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A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. Suitable for children age 2+. Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no […]
£3
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Presentation by Rick and Elis Simpson founders of the 'Waders Quest' charity. Waders, particularly the long-distance migrants, are under more global pressure today than at any time previously, which is why Rick and Elis Simpson set up the Wader Quest charity. Rick is a speaker, writer and artist and Elis a photographer, and together they […]
£2
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A simple, free taster session that introduces a range of herbs, explores their properties and flavours, and explains how to grow and use them in cooking. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. This session is part of the Green Backyard 2018 community learning programme, provided in […] |
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Come and join our FREE community cooking sessions Talking - Tasting - Teaching In association with Food For Nought
Free
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Oh no, the Easter Bunny has misplaced all of its Easter eggs! Can you and your family help it find them. Follow the clues around Nene Park to retrace the Easter Bunny’s last hops and hopefully find where it left them. Come join our 2018 Nene Park Trust Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the Discovery […]
£4
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A simple, free taster session for people with little to no gardening experience on the basics of plant propagation, including cuttings and seed sowing. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. You'll have the chance to take some plants home to keep growing. This session is part […]
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Oh no, the Easter Bunny has misplaced all of its Easter eggs! Can you and your family help it find them. Follow the clues around Nene Park to retrace the Easter Bunny’s last hops and hopefully find where it left them. Come join our 2018 Nene Park Trust Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the Discovery […]
£4
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3 events,
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Oh no, the Easter Bunny has misplaced all of its Easter eggs! Can you and your family help it find them? Follow the clues around Nene Park to retrace the Easter Bunny’s last hops and hopefully find where it left the eggs. Come join our 2018 Nene Park Trust Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the […]
£4
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Oh no, the Easter Bunny has misplaced all of its Easter eggs! Can you and your family help it find them? Follow the clues around Nene Park to retrace the Easter Bunny’s last hops and hopefully find where it left the eggs. Come join our 2018 Nene Park Trust Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the […]
£4
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The Salvation Army Band from the Peterborough Citadel will be at Lakeside, Ferry Meadows giving a free performance from 2:30pm. All donations will go to the Nene Park Vandalism Appeal. Please give generously. This is a Nene Park event |
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Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the WestRaven Community Garden. No experience is necessary! We'll be getting hands-on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and show you some things that you can grow at home too. […]
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A simple, free taster session for people with little to no gardening experience on the basics of plant propagation, including cuttings and seed sowing. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. You'll have the chance to take some plants home to keep growing. This session is part […]
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Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the Olive Branch Community Garden in Dogsthorpe. No experience is necessary! We'll be getting hands-on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and show you some things that you can grow […] |
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Children and adults are welcome to come to our Wild Wednesday session and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This event takes place indoors and is suitable for all abilities. No need to book in advance - £1 per person charge to be paid on the day. Please phone 01733 234193 for further information […]
£1
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Walk led by Martin Runciman and Grainne Farrington around Paxton Pits Nature Reserve which has a great variety of wildlife habitats. It is famous for its cormorants and nightingales. We hope to see many different birds and flora. FREE event but donations are appreciated. Meet in the Reserve car park for 10am start Paxton Pits […]
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A simple, free taster session on the basics of growing fruit and veg on a small scale. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion, and plenty of hints and tips to take away and use at your home, garden or allotment. This session is part of the […] |
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Join Rose for this FREE and fun workshop that introduces gardening to all the family. No experience necessary! We'll be getting hands on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and making some things that you can grow at home too. This session is for everyone, big and small. Make sure you all […] |
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Come join us to whittle a kazoo from hazel using a knife. You will learn how to use a knife safely as well as various whittling techniques and skills during this session. For children aged 7 yrs + only. Meet at the Lakeside Toilet Block, Ferry Meadows £5 per child - accompanying adults free. Please […]
£5
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A simple, free taster session that introduces a range of herbs, explores their properties and flavours, and explains how to grow and use them in cooking. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. This session is part of the Green Backyard 2018 community learning programme, provided in […]
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Come join us to whittle a kazoo from hazel using a knife. You will learn how to use a knife safely as well as various whittling techniques and skills during this session. For children aged 7 yrs + only. Meet at the Lakeside Toilet Block, Ferry Meadows £5 per child - accompanying adults free. Please […]
£5
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A hands-on day learning to work with wood in its natural state, using traditional tools and techniques. Spend the day with woodsman Matt Robinson, as he takes you through the tools and techniques required to turn freshly cut timber into a range of beautiful and practical items. You will be able to practice and hone […]
£50
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2 events,
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A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. Suitable for children age 2+. Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no […]
£3
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Come along to discover the amazing hidden world beneath our feet! Family drop-in session - turn up anytime between 10am - 2pm (last admission). No need to book in advance! Maximum of three families admitted as a party. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed in the Environmental Education Centre (EEC). […]
£5
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Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the WestRaven Community Garden. No experience is necessary! We'll be getting hands-on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and show you some things that you can grow at home too. […]
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Join Adrian Hallam for a guided bird walk around Ferry Meadows Country Park. April is one of the best times to visit the park coinciding with lots of newly arrived migrants. These should include warblers, hirundines, terns and possibly waders. Meet outside the Visitor Centre (Grid Ref. TL 149973) at 10:00am. Parking in the main […]
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A simple, FREE taster session that introduces a range of herbs, explores their properties and flavours, and explains how to grow and use them in cooking. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion. This session is part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme provided in […]
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Join Rose from the Green Backyard for this free and fun series of workshops that introduce gardening for all the family at the Olive Branch Community Garden in Dogsthorpe. No experience is necessary! We'll be getting hands-on with all kinds of seeds, fruits, vegetables and bugs, and show you some things that you can grow […] |
3 events,
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Children and adults are welcome to come to our Wild Wednesday session and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This event takes place indoors and is suitable for all abilities. No need to book in advance - £1 per person charge to be paid on the day. Please phone 01733 234193 for further information […]
£1
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Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 18th, 25th April, […]
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Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on Wednesdays 18th, 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided […] |
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Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by storytime and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for aged 3yrs+ - younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they wish to take part. We […]
£4
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Guided tour led by the warden of King's Dyke NR, one of the most diverse brownfield sites in the Peterborough area. April is a good month for the Spring ephemeral flora and breeding bird activity is high. There will be also a chance to do some fossil hunting. The full walk around the Reserve will […]
£2
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Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a guided walk around Ferry Meadows and surrounding area, pointing out areas of interest along the six mile route, asking him questions along the way. In April, June and July we will cover a 6 miles route which is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs etc. as stiles to cross […]
£2
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Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by storytime and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for aged 3yrs+ - younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they wish to take part. We […]
£4
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Join Phil from our Education Team and learn how to make charcoal sticks from wood, using a tin box and fire. Take your charcoal sticks home to use on sketches and works of art! Children must be aged 7yrs or over and each must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lakeside Toilet Block, […]
£2
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Continuing with our Werrington Brook monitoring programme. Come along and be a scientist for a day and help us monitor the brook. Do some litter picking and learn about the wildlife that is flourishing from the improvement works. This is a Werrington Brook Rivercare event.
Free
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Free tutor-led workshop making no sew cushions in a relaxed setting - all materials supplied. Looking for something new to do? Wanting to gain skills to improve your life and work chances? Monday 16th April 1pm-3pm and further session Wednesday 18th April same time. Contact Amanda on 07813 811742 or 01354 696479 or at awalls@cpltrustnet […] |
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A simple, FREE taster session on the basics of growing fruit and veg on a small scale. This will be a relaxed practical session with lots of opportunity for demonstration and discussion, and plenty of hints and tips to take away and use at your home, garden or allotment. This session is part of the […]
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FREE concert by Russian pianist Alexander Ardakov offering music by Domenico Scarlatti, Rameau, Daquin, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. The concert will begin promptly at 1pm and end at 1.45pm. Admission is FREE, but those who are able to afford it are asked to make a donation. The suggested amount is £5. As usual the café will […] |
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Enjoy a gentle stroll along the River Nene to Wansford where there will be time to look around the Nene Valley River station before returning to Ferry Meadows by train. Suitable for aged 8yrs + Must be able to walk 6 miles over uneven terrain and stiles. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please bring a […]
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Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 25th April, 2nd, […]
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Free tutor-led workshop making no sew cushions in a relaxed setting - all materials supplied. Looking for something new to do? Wanting to gain skills to improve your life and work chances? Wednesday 18th April 1pm-3pm - St Marys Church, New Road, Peterborough PE1 1TT Contact Amanda on 07813 811742 or 01354 696479 or at […]
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Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on 25th April, 2nd, 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership […] |
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Guided walk with expert Pat Doody to Portholme Meadow, a Special Area of Conservation, believed to be the largest flood-plain meadow in England. Its good-sized population of Snake's Head fritillaries will be showing well for this evening walk. Pat will also point out other spring meadow wildflowers and wildlife as well as covering the history […] |
1 event,Come along to our Friends of Victoria Park Group on Friday 20th April at the Civic Centre, Ashford, 6:05pm, where you can get involved with maintaining, improving and promoting the park on a regular basis.
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Come and take part in our Victoria Park Community Consultation event on Saturday 21st April, where you can ask questions about improvement works and share views on what happens within the park. We’ll also have lots of fun activities for those of all ages, including face painting, prize giveaways and interactive ways for you to […]
Free
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All Sighthounds are welcome to join us on this Sighthound Plus walk to raise funds and awareness for the Kama's Cave charity. If you have other dogs in the family that are used to being around Sighthounds they are also welcome to join us but please keep them on a lead around the group. We […] |
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A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. Suitable for children age 2+. Adults may bring up to two paying children. Accompanying siblings below the age of 2yrs may attend at no […]
£3
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FREE lunchtime concert today welcomes a new performer: the first appearance at Tuesdays Till Two by baritone Charles Cunliffe, who will be accompanied on piano by Ben Horden in a programme entitled "Go, Lovely Rose" they’ll be performing twentieth century English songs celebrating spring and love. The concert will begin promptly at 1pm and end […] |
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Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and […]
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Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on 2nd, 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City […] |
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A series of practical workshops that will establish a working cutting garden at the Green Backyard. The course will look at the wide range of plants that can be grown as cut flowers, as well as exploring harvesting, sale and display. Further sessions follow on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May, all at […] |
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What lies beneath the still waters of the lakes at Ferry Meadows. Join the Nene Park education team spending some time pond dipping and identifying the creatures that you find. This event is on surfaced paths and is suitable for all abilities including wheelchair users and buggies. £2 per child donation appreciated - accompanying adults […]
£2
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Learn how permaculture can help make your garden or allotment thrive. Spend the morning with permaculture teacher Sam Woods to learn what permaculture is, its ethics and principles, and how these can be applied to your garden or allotment. This half-day course will suit experienced and beginner gardeners alike and will cover a range of […]
£25
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What lies beneath the still waters of the lakes at Ferry Meadows. Join the Nene Park education team spending some time pond dipping and identifying the creatures that you find. This event is on surfaced paths and is suitable for all abilities including wheelchair users and buggies. £2 per child donation appreciated - accompanying adults […] |
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FREE Tuesdays Till Two lunchtime concert welcomes back Spanish pianist Antonio Oyarazabal, who made his St John's début in June 2017. In a programme entitled "Memorias de mi tierra" (Memories of my country) he'll present a musical journey through some of the most beautiful pieces of the piano repertoire by the greatest Spanish composers. Perhaps […] |
2 events,
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Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 9th and 16th […]
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Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on the 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City […] |
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A series of practical workshops that will establish a working cutting garden at the Green Backyard. The course will look at the wide range of plants that can be grown as cut flowers, as well as exploring harvesting, sale and display. Further sessions follow on the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May, all at 10am- […]
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A series of workshops that will explore the therapeutic properties of plants, how to grow and propagate these and how to use them to make a range of therapeutic products for personal use or sale. The workshops will cover the safe identification and use of plants, trading considerations and marketing. Further sessions follow on the […] |
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Guided walk led by Sarah Lambert and Peter Kirby around Lattersey Nature Reserve. Lattersey NR is a brownfield site which has developed a mosaic of open water, reed beds, damp grassland and willow carr. A wide variety of fenland species are present and a stop for pond dipping will reveal many aquatic species that are […]
£2
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Save the date, because our Holi May Day Celebration will be back! Expect colour throwing, live music, dance, great food, real ale, family friendly activities and more! Details to follow, but make sure to the put the date in your diary. Free event hosted by the Green Backyard. Normal charges for food and drink. |
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Annual morning Birding and Big Breakfast led by Bob Titman. Experience the song of the nightingale together with other woodland birds. See drifts of bluebells and wood anemones within the ancient woodland. Meet at 6:00am at the Willow Brook Farm Shop car park, Stamford Road, Helpston Heath, Peterborough PE6 7EL - Grid Ref. TF 118030. […] |