| Sunday May 11, 2008 |
| Dawn Chorus |
Yes, its early but it will be worth it! Hear the birds waking up and gradually join in the dawn chorus. Wrap up warm and bring binoculars if you have them. Children: £2.50. BOOKINGS ONLY.
Please note that this event starts at 05:00.
Event ends at 07:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessy Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793 |
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| Tuesday May 27, 2008 |
| Woodland Rubbings and Prints |
Make your own collection of bark rubbings and leaf prints on a woodland stroll, then be creative with your collection. Time: 11.00am and 1.30pm, each session last approximatley 1.5hours, all ages welcome.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessy Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793 |
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| Thursday May 29, 2008 |
| Toddler Trundle |
Come for a wonder around the woods and collect natural materials to create your own collage. All ages welcome.
Please note that this event starts at 11:00.
Event ends at 13:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessy Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793 |
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| Sunday June 15, 2008 |
| An Introduction to Fly Fishing |
An opportunity to learn the basics of Fly Fishing with members of the Bedlington and Blagdon Angling Association. Includes fly casting and fly tying tuition. Ages 8yrs and over. BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
Children £2.50
Please note that this event starts at 14:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Sunday June 22, 2008 |
| Marine Makes |
To coincide with National Whale and Dolphin week. Create your own marine mammal from natural materials found at plessey. Why not create your own marine mobile using materials found on the seashore.
Time: 11.00am and 1.30pm each session lasts approximatley 1.5 hours, for ages 5+
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824 793 |
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| Saturday July 26, 2008 |
| Otter Walk |
Join the River Bailiff on a search for the elusive Otter. Spot their tracks, signs and other wildlife. A three mile walk along the River Blyth. Will involve some River walking! Dress for mess. Ages 12yrs and over, BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 06:00.
Event ends at 09:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday July 29, 2008 |
| Minibeast Hunt |
Join park staff in a hunt for creepy crawlies and wild wigglies. We will be searching in the woods and in the meadow. Wear long sleeves, trousers and bring sun protection.Time: 11.00am and 1.30pm, each session last 1.5hours, for ages 5yrs+
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824 793 |
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| Thursday July 31, 2008 |
| Campfire Cooking |
Make and cook food on an open campfire. We'll be making the classic "Twizzels" and "Fire Cake". All materials provided. Ages 6yrs and over, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Saturday August 02, 2008 |
| Otter Walk |
Join the River Bailiff on a search for the elusive Otter. Spot their tracks, signs and other wildlife. A three mile walk along the River Blyth. Will involve some River walking! Dress for mess. Ages 12yrs and over, BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 06:00.
Event ends at 09:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday August 05, 2008 |
| Insect Homes |
Build insect homes to help them survive the winter in your garden. Ages 5yrs and over, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Thursday August 07, 2008 |
| Kite Making |
Build, decorate and hopefully fly your own kite in the beautiful surroundings of Plessey Woods Country Park. All material provided. Time: 11.00am and 1.30pm,each session last 1.5 hours, ages 5yrs+
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Pleesey Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824 793 |
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| Saturday August 09, 2008 |
| Bat Night |
Come and here about the bats of Plessey then enjoy a walk around the woods to see what we can find using bat detectors. Drinks and biscuits included. Children £2.50. BOOKINGS ONLY
Please note that this event starts at 20:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824 793 |
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| Tuesday August 12, 2008 |
| Camouflage Trail |
Go on the unnatural trail, learn about hte use of camouflage in nature, get camouflaged up and see if you can blend into the woods. Ages 6yrs and over. 11.00am & 1.30pm each approximatley lasting 1 hours 30 minutes
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk
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| Thursday August 14, 2008 |
| Pirates of Plessey |
Make a wooden pirate ship to sail and race on the River Blyth. Prize for the fastest boat. Wellies advisable, pirate costume optional. Ages 5yrs and over, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm. Bookings only.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday August 19, 2008 |
| Pond Dipping |
Look into the depths of the pond and discover who lives there. Two 1.5 hour sessions at 11.00am and 1.30pm.Ages 6yrs and over.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793 Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Thursday August 21, 2008 |
| Archery |
Become an apprentice Robin Hood. Make your own bow and arrow, then join with the Green Lane Archers and learn how to shoot accurately at targets with your own bow and sports bow. All materials and equipment provided. Ages 6yrs and over, two 2hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm. BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
There is a charge to attend this event of £3.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday August 26, 2008 |
| Wood Sculpture |
Using natural materials and your imagination, build a unique creation to decorate your home or garden. Ages 6yrs and over, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Thursday August 28, 2008 |
| Make and Bake |
Make clay creatures, fire in an outdoor kiln then make and bake your own pizza in the traditional way, in our home made clay ovens.
Sessions start at 11.00am and 1.30pm, lasting for about 1.5 hours.Ages 6yrs and over
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday September 02, 2008 |
| Shelter Building |
Learn how to construct your own woodland shelter, just like Ray! Ages 5yrs and over, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm. BOOKINGS ONLY
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Thursday September 04, 2008 |
| Rock Creatures |
Rocks, Pebbles and Paints. All you need to create your own pet. All ages, two 1.5hr sessions: 11am and 1.30pm
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Saturday September 13, 2008 |
| Willow Basket Making |
An opportunity to learn the craft of willow basket weaving. Participants will take home their own finished basket. Ages 14yrs and over. BOOKING ONLY on 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 10:00.
Event ends at 16:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £20.00 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Sunday October 05, 2008 |
| Bonkers For Conkers |
A morning of cheery chestnut challenges involving conker foray nd competition. The winner will recieve the Plessey Conker Trophy. All ages
Please note that this event starts at 10:30.
Event ends at 12:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Tuesday October 28, 2008 |
| Small Mammals |
Find out all about the small animals that live in Plessey Woods, we'll be live trapping and looking for tracks and signs. All ages. BOOKINGS ONLY: 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 11:00.
Event ends at 12:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Owl Pellets |
Find out about these fascinating night hunters, dissect their pellets and discover who they had for dinner. Ages 5yrs and over. BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 13:30.
Event ends at 15:00.
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Sunday December 14, 2008 |
| Rudolph's Rustic Reindeer |
Make a rustic reindeer to decorate your garden for Christmas. Tools and all materials provided. Ages 5 yrs and over, £10 per reindeer BOOKINGS ONLY on 01670 824793
Please note that this event starts at 13:00.
Event ends at 14:30.
There is a charge to attend this event of £10.00 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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| Sunday December 21, 2008 |
| Christmas Crafty makes |
Using natural material why not create tree decorations, candle holders and christmas cards! All ages welcome. Time: 11.00am and 1.30pm
There is a charge to attend this event of £2.50 |
| Venue: |
Plessey Woods Country Park, Shields Rd, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland. NE22 6AN |
| Directions: |
You
can view
a streetmap, or view
a roadmap to help find this event. |
| Contact: |
Tel: 01670 824793
Email: plesseywoods@northumberland.gov.uk |
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