Saturday 27th January 2007

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

As part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch campaign, the Ranger Service at Bedfont Lakes Country Park is running their own Big Garden Birdwatch. results will fed into the national survey.

Time :		10.00am - 11.30am
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		Telephone for details

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Sunday 18th February

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Bird Brother

It is National Nestbox Week.
Learn about bird nests and there is a chance to build your own nestbox and take it home.

Please bring a packed lunch

Time :		11am - 2pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		Telephone for details

Saturday 17th March

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Wildlife Walk

Join us on a guided walk around the park to spot some of the resident wildlife.

Time :		10.00am - 11.00am
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		Telephone for details

Monday 9th April

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Easter Eggstravaganza

It's all about Easter eggs and you have to find them, paint them and roll them across assault courses!
The egg hunt starts at 10am and other events run until 3pm. Refreshments (not just eggs) will be provided.

Time :		10am - 3pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£3 for adults, £2 for children Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Sunday 15th April

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Orienteering Day

We are running an orienteering competition around the course at Bedfont Lakes.
we will run a class in the morning where we teach how to use the map and compass to navigate around a course, then we run a race to see who can get around the course the fastest.

Time :		10.00am - 11.30am
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1 for children

Sunday 20th May

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Make Nettle Soup and Nettle Tea at Bedfont Lakes

Stinging Nettles have been used throughout history to make Nettle Tea, Nettle Soup and even to extract dye to use for camouflage netting. Refreshments will be provided.

Time :		10am - 3pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£3 for adults, £2 for children. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Monday 28th May

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Nature Day at Bedfont Lakes

From dawn to dusk the Ranger Service and ecologists will be running a series of guided walks and events.

This event starts with an early morning nature walk and goes on through the day with walks talks and art events covering everything from how to do a butterfly transect to identifying bats.
A team of Rangers, the Education Officers and experts in various fields will be there to help.

Time :		6am - 10pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£3 for adults, £2 for children. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Friday 1st June

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Wildflowers and Herbs at Bedfont Lakes

Bedfont Lakes has some excellent wild flower areas and this gentle late afternoon/evening walk should show them at their best.

Time :		5.30pm - 7pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1 for children. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Saturday 23rd June

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RSPB Morning Walk

A visit to the Park and nature reserve to see what is about.

Please note that this event is organised by an RSPB volunteer group.

Time :		10am
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		Free to RSPB group members. £1 donation for non-members, including Friends of Bedfont Lakes Country Park.
Booking info :		Telephone: 020-8977-6496 E-mail: KeithGBirch@aol.com

Friday 6th July

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Midsummer Moths

A variety of moths come out at different times of the year - here we look at the midsummer moths.
Using a moth light and moth wine ropes, CIP Rangers will show the diverse collection found at the Bedfont Lakes.

Time :		9pm - 11.30pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1 for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sunday 22nd July

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Country Fair 2007    12pm-5pm

FREE EVENT (small parking charge) - A great day out for all the family.
Displays, stall, crafts and a fun fair make this one of the main events of the local calendar.
Attractions this year include:

Falconry	Climbing Wall	Farm Animals
Fairground	Dog Show	Craft Stalls
Living History Displays	Sheepdog Demonstration	Fun Fair
Food Stalls and Bar	Children's Entertainers
	And More.....

Time :		12pm - 5pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		Admission to the event is FREE Parking at Bedfont Road entrance, charge - £3, Disabled Badge holders Free.

Saturday 8th September

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Friends of Bedfont Lakes Table-Top Sale

The Friends of Bedfont Lakes Country Park will be holding a table-top sale opposite the Information Office.
All kinds of items will be available. Proceeds in aid of projects in the park.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Please Note: In the event of rain the sale will be cancelled.

Time :		10am - 4pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		No admission charge, but please support the sale in aid of projects in the park.

Saturday 6th October

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Food For Free

Learn about the range of natural food found in the park.

Time :		2pm - 3pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.50 for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sunday 14th October

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Seed Gathering Day

Help our rangers collect tree seeds as part of the Tree Councils National Campaign to plant new trees.

Time :		From 11am
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.50 for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sunday 21st October

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Apple Day

This is a rare opportunity to visit the park's South Side Orchard at Challenge Road, Ashford so come along to and celebrate the British Apple.

The W.I. will be selling jam and other items and there will be a demonstration of bees in their hives. The Friends will be running a bookstall and a hook-a-frog game for the children.

There will be bob apple, duck apple and chocolate apples and competitions such as the longest peel. Bring a large bag because you will be able to collect apples from the orchard to take home.

The entrance will be through the dog exercise area at the corner of Challenge and Shield Roads.

Time :		1pm - 4pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£3 for adults, £2 for children. N.B. £2 admission for members of Friends of Bedfont Lakes. You must produce your membership card in order to receive the discount. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sunday 4th November

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Animal Tracks and Signs

What’s been roaming through our parks? Learn to recognize tracks and signs of local British wildlife.

Time :		2pm - 3pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.50 for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sunday 2nd December

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Tree Dressing Day

Come and try the ancient tradition of tree dressing.
Help decorate some of Bedfont's trees in bright colours to encourage the return of spring.

Time :		10am - 12pm
Who it's for :		All
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.50 for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.