What’s On FIVE HAMLETS OF CLENT GUIDED WALK A relaxing ramble with an expert local guide. Sunday 30th October 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, Tickets £2.00 BESOM BROOK MAKING Make your very own broom in time for Halloween. Sunday 30th October 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, Tickets £5.00 HALLOWEEN LANTERN WALK A haunting walk through the hills. Sunday 30th October 6.00 – 7.30 pm, Tickets £3.00 Croft Castle, Yarpole, nr Leominster, HR6 9PW Tel: 01568 780246 Cotswold Wildlife Park Redditch NCT Saturday 8th October 1.00 – 3.00 pm at Studley Village Hall, High Street, Studley, B80 7HG Tel: 0844 243 6248 or email: redditchnearlynewsale@gmail.com Vale of Evesham NCT Saturday 15th October 10.00 am – 12.00 midday at Sports Hall, Prince Henry’s High School, Victoria Avenue, Evesham, WR11 4QH Tel: 0844 243 6308 or email: valeofevesham@nct.org.uk Worcester & Droitwich NCT Sunday 25th September 10.15 am – 12.00 pm at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8DX Tel: 0844 243 6334 or email: nearlynewsale@yahoo.co.uk
NATIONAL TRUST 0844 800 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Berrington Hall, nr Leominster, HR6 0DW Tel: 01568 615721 HERITAGE OPEN DAY An opportunity to explore Berrington free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Day. Saturday 10th September 10.00 am – 5.00 pm A FLIGHT IN THE PARK Come along to see kite enthusiasts flying a variety of kites. Bring along your own and join in the fun. Two for one entry for anyone bringing their own. Sunday 18th September 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
BERRINGTON FIREWORK DISPLAY Celebrate the start of the Winter season with a firework display. Sunday 30th October 6.00 pm Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, Bringsty, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB Tel: 01885 488099 HERITAGE OPEN DAY An opportunity to explore Brockhampton free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Day. Saturday 10th September 11.00 am – 5.00 pm APPLE PRESSING DAY Celebrate National Apple Day, pressing apples from the orchards, sampling local juice and cider and apple-themed family activities. Saturday 22nd October 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
HALF TERM HALLOWEEN TRAILS Halloween trails around the gardens to keep the little ones entertained. Trails running all week inside the Castle and the gardens. Saturday 22nd October – Monday 31st October, 10.00 am – 5.30 pm HALLOWEEN Children in fancy dress get in free. Make a broomstick, follow the trail and have your face painted for Halloween – watch out for the ghosts and ghouls! Fun for the family. Sunday 30th October, 10.00 – 5.00 pm Croome Park, Croome D’Abitot, WR8 9DW Tel: 01905 371006 HERITAGE OPEN DAY Free entry and lots of fun. Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th September 10.00 am – 5.30 pm
THE CROFT CASTLE QUARRIES A guided walk through the beautiful Fishpool Valley to the summit of Croft Ambrey, a notable Iron Age Hill Fort. Enjoy breath taking views and learn how geological forces have moulded the landscape. Saturday 1st October 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
WALKING FESTIVAL AT CROOME Join in the national Walking Festival at Croome with walks to suit all ages and fitness. Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
FUNGI WALKS Learn about all the fungi in the woods. Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th October, Wednesday 19th October Adult £5.00, child £2.50 (different times available)
SPOOKTACULAR CROOME! Have fun with Halloween trail and activities. Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm £2.50 trail
HALLOWEEN TRAIL Explore the spooky trail through the grounds. Saturday 22nd - Monday 31st October 11.00 am – 4.00 pm £2.00 per child MAKING BIRDFEEDERS Children can get creative by making their own birdfeeders. Tuesday 25th October 12.00 – 3.00 pm £2.50 per item Clent Hills, Nimmings Wood car park, between Hagley and Stourbridge, B62 0NL Tel: 01562 712822
APPLE WEEKEND Extensive range of apples, plus cider making demonstrations, food and craft stalls, children’s activities. Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd October 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
A RAMBLE ROUND THE CLENT HILLS Enjoy an invigorating walk through the stunning countryside of the Clent Hills. Take in panoramic vistas and find out more about local landmarks, wildlife and history along the way. Sunday 25th September, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
MAKING BIRDFEEDERS Children can get creative by making their own birdfeeders. Monday 24th October 12.00 – 3.00 pm £2.50 per item
FAMILY ADVENTURE WALK Bring your wellies for a fun-filled trek through the hills. Wednesday 26th October £2.00 Booking essential
September – October 2011
HERITAGE OPEN DAY Enjoy a free entry day and guided tours of the cellars and attics. Saturday 10th September 10.00 am – 5.30 pm
BIRDFEEDER MAKING Make your own birdfeeder. Wednesday 26th October, 12.00 – 3.00 pm, £2.50
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