For the second in our summer season of Events at St John's Tuesdays Till Two lunchtime concerts we're delighted to welcome back Apollo Opera, for another concert of operatic treats. The singers will be Shiona Cormack (Soprano), Jessica Lawrence-Hares (Mezzo-Soprano) and Franco Kong (Baritone), and once again Kate Wishart will be providing the piano accompaniment. […]
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along £1 per child to be paid on the day. Wednesday 1st August 2018 10am […]
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Test your origami skills to make a selection of paper planes then enter one of the flying competitions. Will yours be the fastest, fly the furthest, or stay in the air the longest? Will it go highest or land accurately? Maybe it will be the best designed? The possibilities are endless. Prizes to be won. […]
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Test your origami skills to make a selection of paper planes then enter one of the flying competitions. Will yours be the fastest, fly the furthest, or stay in the air the longest? Will it go highest or land accurately? Maybe it will be the best designed? The possibilities are endless. Prizes to be won. […]
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The Events at St John's Tuesdays Till Two summer season continues with a concert by Scottish pianist Alasdair Cameron, making his first appearance at St John's, and featuring music by Schubert, Chopin and Liszt. As usual the café will be open from noon, serving a range of hot drinks and homemade quiche, cakes, scones etc. […]
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Contact 01733 234193 for further information or directions. £1 per child to be paid […]
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Join Ranger Chris Rollason for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in Nene 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). Suitable for ages: 3yrs+. Children must be accompanied. Sorry this […]
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Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by story time and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for ages 3 yrs + (younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they take part). We […]
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Bring your own teddy bear and join us on a bear hunt. There will be a craft session, followed by story time and then a walk around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. Suitable for ages 3 yrs + (younger siblings may attend but must have a booked place if they take part). We […]
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Join wind quintet Summer Winds for an evening of exciting and varied programme of music from the 1700s to the present day including works by Nielsen, Malcolm Arnold, Ligeti, Ibert, and Danzi. Summer Winds is a wind quintet from the Royal Academy of Music in London consisting of Sally Jane Palmer (Flute), Emily Stephens (Oboe), […]
£7.50
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The city’s annual Green Festival – one of the longest running and biggest environmental events in the whole of the UK – is set to move to a new venue for 2018! The charity PECT, who organises the event, is delighted to announce that this year the event will be held at the popular family-friendly […]
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A mass participation walk following an interesting, enjoyable and environmentally friendly route from the City Centre to Ferry Meadows meeting impressive trees along the route. The route will be 3.6 miles one way. End with refreshments at PECTs Peterborough Green Festival which takes place in Nene Park on the same day Contact [email protected] to show your […]
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Come along to find out how to build a wild shelter and have a go at creating your own one. Suitable for children age 7+ Children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 2 children per adult). Cost: £3 per child. Book your place(s) by signing/logging in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/shelterbuilding Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility […]
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Come along to find out how to build a wild shelter and have a go at creating your own one. Suitable for children age 7+ Children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 2 children per adult). Cost: £3 per child. Book your place(s) by signing/logging in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/shelterbuilding Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility […]
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An electric bike, or e-bike, provides all the advantages of a regular bike, while reducing the strain on your body by giving you an assisted electronic boost. Whether you're using them to ride faster, keep up with friends, help you up hills, improve your time around the woods or get to work, e-bikes are light, […]
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Join members of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust's Boston Area Group on a walk around Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve. We'll be taking a gentle stroll around the flooded gravel pits at Deeping Lakes, a nature reserve noted for it's abundance of wildfowl and waterbirds. The area includes small wildflower meadows and a bird hide overlooks the […] |
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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. 9:30am - 3pm every day. Cost: £15 per day or £60 if you book all 5 days. To book places sign up/ log in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/naturekids Contact […]
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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. There are two Nature Tots sessions each month, with the second session being a repeat of the first one, so you will only need […]
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Our summer season of concerts continues with a solo concert by viola player Leon King. Entitled "The Composer as Craftsman" and featuring works by Hindemith, Bach, and Leon King himself, the concert will explore the limits of harmony and dissonance. As usual the café will be open from noon, serving a range of hot drinks […]
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Contact 01733 234193 for further information or directions. £1 per child to be paid […]
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The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our new climbing wall for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre throughout the school holidays. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Book at the Visitor Centre on the day only. Times vary approx. 11:30am - 15:30pm. […]
£5
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Join our Park rangers and members of the Cambridgeshire Bat Group for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the Park to try and spot the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for all over 5yrs old Cost: £5 per person (a place must be booked for everyone attending the […]
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Come along to find out more about bees in some fun bee-related activities. Suitable for children 5years + must be accompanied by an adult. Book your place(s) by signing up/logging in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/buzzingbees Cost: £2 per person. Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions Meet at Ferry Meadows Country Park - Discovery Den, […]
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Come along to find out more about bees in some fun bee-related activities. Suitable for children 5years + must be accompanied by an adult. Book your place(s) by signing up/logging in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/buzzingbees Cost: £2 per person. Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions Meet at Ferry Meadows Country Park - Discovery Den, […]
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Guided tour of this exciting fenland restoration project near Spalding with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust warden, John Oliver. Meet in the car park on Counter Drain Drove opposite Bank House Farm PE11 3JH - Map Ref: TF 181 213. Walk costs £2 per person, children free. Contact Sarah Lambert on 07922 164676 or at [email protected]. This is a […]
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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. 9:30am - 3pm every day. Cost: £15 per day or £60 if you book all 5 days. To book places sign up/ log in at https://neneparktrust.cloudvenue.co.uk/naturekids Contact […]
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We will introduce children to Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggywinkle and discover the wonderful world of hedgehogs through crafts, activities, and stories. Not suitable for all pushchairs and wheelchairs as we will be going into the woods. Ages 3+ Maximum 2 children per adult. Cost: £3 Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions. […]
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The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our new climbing wall for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre throughout the school holidays. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Book at the Visitor Centre on the day only. Times vary approx. 11:30am – 15:30pm. […]
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We will introduce children to Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggywinkle and discover the wonderful world of hedgehogs through crafts, activities, and stories. Not suitable for all pushchairs and wheelchairs as we will be going into the woods. Ages 3+ Maximum 2 children per adult. Cost: £3 Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice or directions. […]
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The 'Tuesdays Till Two' Events at St John's summer season continues with a concert by Peterborough-born pianist Richard Allum. The centrepiece will be a performance of Bach's English Suite No. 2 in A Minor. Richard will also perform Beethoven's ‘Pathétique’ Sonata and three movements from Debussy's ‘Children’s Corner’. As usual the café will be open from […]
£5
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Contact 01733 234193 for further information or directions. £1 per child to be paid […]
£1
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Contact 01733 234193 for further information or directions. £1 per child to be paid […]
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Create your own mini word collage creature with local artist, Jamie Poole. A drop-in creative craft session for your little ones at the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre. No need to book in advance - drop-in. Cost: £5 per person. Wednesday 22 August 2018 11am - 3pm drop-in Nene Wetlands (https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/nene-wetlands) Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre The Boardwalk […]
£5
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Family friendly bring and share picnic. 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. Dogs are very welcome so long as they are kept on a lead […] |
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Insect-themed activities at the Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre. Explore the world of insects in this week dedicated to these amazing critters. We will have many activities revolving around insects including painting bug hotels and ladybird houses as well as creating bug keyrings: Costs (variable) Saturday: Decorate a bug keyring (£1) Sunday: Pebble painting (£1) Monday: […]
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Come along and join us at Nene Wetlands to celebrate International Bat Night. Join one of our expert volunteers for a guided walk with a bat detector and learn more about these nocturnal mammals. Cost: £7.50 per adult, £3 per child. Booking essential on 01933 779587 or at [email protected] Suitable for adults and children. Meet outside […]
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The Wildlife Trust will be running its annual Bat Walks across several nature reserves. Join our regular team of surveyors as they record which species are using our nature reserves. Get the opportunity to try using a bat detector and learn more about these elusive creatures. Bring along a torch, warm clothing and insect repellent. […]
£3
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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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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 […] |
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. There are two Nature Tots sessions each month, with this second session being a repeat of the first one, so you will only need […]
£3
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The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our new climbing wall for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre throughout the school holidays. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Book at the Visitor Centre on the day only. Times vary approx. 11:30am – 15:30pm. […]
£5
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In the last of our Tuesdays Till Two Events at St John's summer concerts we are delighted to welcome back three of our most popular performers: pianist Bruce Burbidge, harpist Rowena Bass, and flutist Deirdre Culloty, who last year attracted our biggest ever audience for a lunchtime concert when more than 150 people heard them […]
£5
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Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts at the Discovery Den , Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. This is a Drop in event, no booking required, just come along Contact 01733 234193 for further information or directions. £1 per child to be paid […]
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A guided activity at the Nene Wetlands - find out all about these fascinating creatures. Come along and look for bugs in the education area, then make a bug hotel to take home to attract some of them to your own garden! Cost: £7 per child. Booking advisable on 01933 779587 or at [email protected] Meet […]
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FREE beginners taster Yoga sessions with experienced local teacher Sara Wellham. Yoga can help build strength, stability, co-ordination and body confidence. No need to book, these are all drop in sessions but spaces are limited so come early. Saturday 1st September 2018 9:30-10:00 am yoga 10:00-10:30 am meditation/relaxation 11-11:30 am […]
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Our second weekend of the Ferry Meadows 40th Birthday Celebration takes place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September, between 10am-5pm on both days, with the Ferry Meadows Activity Weekend. Activities will take place around Coney Meadow (behind the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre), around Lakeside Play Area and at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre. […]
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As part of our Ferry Meadows at 40 Birthday Celebration weekend, Turweston Helicopters will be here on Saturday 1st September 10am -5pm providing Helicopter Rides. What better way to discover Ferry Meadows than from the skies above. Book a seat by visiting http://turwestonhelicopters.co.uk/book-a-flight.php Cost £46.17 per seat. Contact 01733 234193 for further information, accessibility advice and […]
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Ever wondered how our Rangers complete the tree work around the Park. Children can come and have a go at tree climbing in a rope and harness. Full instructions are given by our Rangers and all safety equipment is provided. Suitable for children aged 3yrs + Cost: £2 per child Book your place(s) after signing up/logging in […]
£2
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This workshop run by Lawrence Bee is a follow on from the ‘Introduction to Spiders’ workshop previously run at Ring Haw Field Station. Following fieldwork on the reserve, there will be an introduction to the use of microscopic examination to identify spiders down to species level. This intermediate workshop will establish the ground rules for […]
£40
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FREE beginners taster Yoga sessions with experienced local teacher Sara Wellham. Yoga can help build strength, stability, co-ordination and body confidence. No need to book, these are all drop in sessions but spaces are limited so come early. Sunday 2nd September 2018 10-10:30 am yoga 10:30-11:00 […]
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Our second weekend of the Ferry Meadows 40th Birthday Celebration continues on Sunday 2 September 10am-5pm. Activities will take place around Coney Meadow (behind the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre), around Lakeside Play Area and at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre. FREE to enter - some activities may incur a cost. Parking charges do apply. […] |