Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the May half-term holiday. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities each day. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet […]
Events
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£15
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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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5 events,
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Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
£15
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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. For children 3yrs+ - younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they take part. Meet at Ferry Meadows […]
£4
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This Tuesdays Till Two spring lunchtime concert welcomes back two performers from summer 2017: coloratura soprano Shiona Cormack and pianist Kate Wishart in a programme titled "Let the Bright Seraphim" featuring arias from oratorios, including music by Handel, Mozart, and Michael Tippett. The concert will begin promptly at 1pm and end at 1.45pm. Admission is […]
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Explore the amazing world of trees and what makes them so special . Refreshments on sale. Booking recommended on 01487 815524 or at [email protected] Charge: £3:00 per person or £10:00 per four people. Wheelchair users and those with limited mobility please contact the organiser, Diana Spencer, in advance on the above number. Meet at Ramsey […]
£3
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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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3 events,
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Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
£15
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A series of practical sessions that teaches you how to care for and grow a range of houseplants, which are currently seeing a huge growth in popularity. Also covered will be the marketing, display and sale of these plants, including the use of social media and photography. Further sessions are being run on the 6th, […]
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Cost: £1:00 per child to be paid on the day. Session runs from 10am to 2pm. Meet at the Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows PE2 5UU Phone 01733 234193 […]
£1
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Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
£15
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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. The final session of this course runs from 10am-1pm. These sessions are part of […]
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Join Ranger Chris Rollason for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the Park. We will hopefully get to see Voles, Mice and Shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features. Free event - suggested £2 per person donation appreciated. Suitable for ages: 3yrs+. Children must be accompanied […]
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Find out what lives in and around Ferry Meadows. Together with Wildlife Trust BCN and other conservation organisations, we will be looking a little closer at the wildlife around us. PECT will be here with a tree for you to take home and plant. The Hawk and Owl Trust will be finding out what small […]
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As part of Wildlife Day, join volunteer Howard on a bird walk to count as many different birds as you can in 45 minutes Who will see the most birds, the rarest or the most of one species? You will also learn how to identify different species. Go back to the Discovery Den afterwards to […] |
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Fun nature inspired activities for children aged 7 - 11 yrs in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire, and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities everyday. Please bring lunch and drinks for the day. Parents do not stay with the children. Session: 9:30am - 3pm. Meet at Ferry […]
£15
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3 events,
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Learn how to use a selection of tools including Loppers and Gimlets to turn Elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! Suitable for ages 7+ Meet at the Lakeside Car Park, Ferry Meadows. Cost:£5:00 per participant. Book your place(s) at https://www.nenepark.org.uk/events/bushcraft-skills-elder-crafts-168 Phone 01733 234193 for further information or directions. A Nene […]
£5
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Do you yearn to get your garden blooming, or get digging on an allotment, but don’t know your prunus from your peonies? Spend the morning with professional horticulturist and allotment lover Gareth Richards as you explore the Green Backyard gardens, learn the basics of plant ID and pick up a wheelbarrow load of tips to […]
£25
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Learn how to use a selection of tools including Loppers and Gimlets to turn Elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! Suitable for ages 7+ Meet at the Lakeside Car Park, Ferry Meadows. Cost:£5:00 per participant. Book your place(s) at https://www.nenepark.org.uk/events/bushcraft-skills-elder-crafts Phone 01733 234193 for further information or directions. A Nene Park […]
£5
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1 event,
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Join us for our annual community picnic as part of The Big Lunch ! (more information at https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/thebiglunchhomepage) Bring a dish to share, a blanket or chair to sit on, and enjoy a feast of flavours, colours and cultures. Please list ingredients in your dishes - it is really helpful for people with allergies. As usual […] |
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This Tuesdays Till Two spring lunchtime concert welcomes back cellist Ellen Porter and her accompanist Alec Hone, after their very well received Tuesdays Till Two début two years ago. Ellen will be playing two of her favourite cello works: the Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, and Shostakovich's Sonata for Cello and Piano […] |
2 events,
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Guided walk led by expert Dr Pat Doody giving you a rare chance to visit the flower-rich meadow in the middle of Huntingdon racecourse and hopefully see orchids and other flora. Meet at the car park near the racecourse entrance gates (Grid Ref: TL 201717) which can be reached following the road past the Holiday […]
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A series of practical sessions that teaches you how to care for and grow a range of houseplants, which are currently seeing a huge growth in popularity. Also covered will be the marketing, display and sale of these plants, including the use of social media and photography. Further sessions are being run on the 13th, […] |
1 event,
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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. This is the final session […] |
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2 events,
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Come and join Hinchingbrooke Wildlife Watch Group in the Park. Run by volunteers with a passion for wildlife, it's a great chance to learn about nature in its own habitat. Evening session Bat Watch - 20:15pm - 22:15pm. Meet at the Visitors Centre There is a charge for this event. Further information from David Robinson […]
Donation
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Come and join Hinchingbrooke Wildlife Watch Group in the Park. Run by volunteers with a passion for wildlife, it's a great chance to learn about nature in its own habitat. We meet on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30 pm unless stated otherwise. You'll get to do lots of exciting things. […]
Donation
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Visit to this Suffolk RSPB Reserve led by Ian Gordon giving you a chance to see breeding cranes, hobbies, bearded tits and much more. Meet in the Reserve car park, 38 Station Road, Lakenheath, IP27 9ADat 10am. Reserve charge of £4 for non RSPB members. Non-members welcome. Contact Ian Gordon on 07453971727 for further information […]
£4
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1 event,
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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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1 event,
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The last of this season's Tuesdays Till Two spring lunchtime concerts features four up-and-coming flautists studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in a programme entitled "A Journey from Mower to Mendelssohn" they'll take you through whirlpools, midsummer dreams and the beautiful French countryside. The concert will begin promptly at 1pm and […] |
1 event,
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A series of practical sessions that teaches you how to care for and grow a range of houseplants, which are currently seeing a huge growth in popularity. Also covered will be the marketing, display and sale of these plants, including the use of social media and photography. Further sessions are being run on the 20th […] |
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Looking for flowers in the meadow, make a record of what you find and learn all about the importance of flowers! Aimed at ages 6-12 years - under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair users and those with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance. Cost £2 per child. Contact 01487 710420 or […]
£2
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Wild activities for young people! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Wheelchair users and attendees with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance. No dogs permitted. Small charge will be required from each young person participating. Contact Clive Baker on 01353 610224 or at [email protected] for further information or directions. […] |
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Guided walk led by Sarah Lambert and Peter Kirby around Stanground Wash Nature Reserve. Stanground Wash NR includes part of the Nene Washes SSSI and an area of rail-side brownfield land with a varied flora including many species that are rare in the Peterborough area. It also supports a rich invertebrate fauna. The ditches contain […]
£2
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2 events,
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A series of practical sessions that teaches you how to care for and grow a range of houseplants, which are currently seeing a huge growth in popularity. Also covered will be the marketing, display and sale of these plants, including the use of social media and photography. A further session is being run on the […]
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Six mile walk includes part of Little Paxton Nature Reserve and Ouse Valley Way. Nettles will be along some of the paths so you are advised wear long trousers and long sleeves. FREE event but donations welcome. Meet at Waterside Leisure Club, Mill Road, Buckden PE19 5QS. Wednesday 20th June 10:00am - 1:00pm. Contact the […] |
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Visit led by Bob Titman to see the orchids, insects, birds, and examine the geology. Meet at 10am at the reserve which is situated a few hundred yards past the Willow Brook Farm Shop, Stamford Road, Helpston Heath PE6 7EL Map Ref.: TF115033. Although there is limited parking, overflow parking might be available on the […] |
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2 events,Are you up for taking part in the challenge of this annual 39-mile sponsored walk? The Wildlife Trust BCN welcomes participants willing to take up the challenge to complete this walk in under 17 hours, and we encourage participants to try to raise £100 in sponsorship. The money will support work to create and manage […]
£15
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An introduction to the myriad wild and cultivated edible foods that grow all around us, for foodies and gardeners alike. Horticulturist and food enthusiast Gareth Richards and permaculturalist Sam Woods, will be leading a hands-on tour exploring the Green Backyard, tasting and picking as they go, to seek out some of the more unusual edible […]
£25
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6 events,
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Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park. Children, couples, grandparents, friends - everybody welcome. All tools and training provided. You just need to bring along lots of enthusiasm. Free event and free car parking for all participants Suitable for everyone 5yrs old + - younger children welcome, however full participation may […]
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We would like to discuss what ethical shopping means to people. The first in a new series of events, we will engage with customers about what different products mean to them. Why they shop at Backyard Food, or why they don't? What makes them select the products they do and what are their non-negotiables when […]
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Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park. Children, couples, grandparents, friends - everybody welcome. All tools and training provided. You just need to bring along lots of enthusiasm. Free event and free car parking for all participants Suitable for everyone 5yrs old + - younger children welcome, however full participation may […]
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See this rare and elusive butterfly in its designated SSSI woodland. The wood is close to the parking area but has uneven surfaces and rough grass paths that are muddy and slippery when wet. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Park at Glapthorn Cow Pastures, 1 mile west of Glapthorn School on the Benefield Road, […]
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Wild activities for secondary school age young people in Cambridgeshire. Wheelchair users and those with limited mobility please contact organiser in advance. Contact Debbie McKenzie on 01480 473161 or at [email protected] for further details or directions. Sunday 24 June 2018 2pm - 4pm Paxton Pits Education Centre, Paxton Pits, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6ET A […] |
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A series of practical sessions that teaches you how to care for and grow a range of houseplants, which are currently seeing a huge growth in popularity. Also covered will be the marketing, display and sale of these plants, including the use of social media and photography. This final session of the series runs from […] |
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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. Welcome to our Bugs and Beasts weekend! This is a Werrington Brook Rivercare event.
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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. Welcome to our Bugs and Beasts weekend! This is a Werrington Brook Rivercare event.
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Come along and join Hinchingbrooke Wildlife Watch Group in Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a quest for bats! Run by volunteers with a passion for wildlife, it's a great chance to learn about nature in its own habitat. The Group usually meets on the second Saturday of the month 10:30am - 12:30pm. You'll get to do […] |
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As part of Peterborough Pride 2018 (https://www.facebook.com/events/1926239704076687/) The Green Backyard is holding a community picnic in its bright and beautiful gardens to celebrate diversity in Peterborough and the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a dish with you to share and a blanket or chair to sit on. Dogs are very welcome so long […] |