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Key to Events:

Green: Practical Conservation volunteer projects een: Practical Conservation

Orange: Guided walks for health and to explore the park

Blue: Guided walks for wildlife

Pink: Kids' events

Red: Farmers' market

Black: All other events

We had a fantastic Woodworks! Don't miss next year's event....                

  at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2008

 

Health Walks

Throughout the Year

Health walks, in the company of a trained leader take place every Wednesday at 10.30am and during the summer on Mondays at 7pm. (Most walks start at Forest Centre Reception but  some start elsewhere -  see notice board or ring 01234 767037 to confirm). Walks are free and open to everyone.                

Walk 4 HEalth logo

Walking could change your life! Walk at your own pace under the guidance of a trained health walk leader and enjoy the many benefits that walking can bring. Our regular walks are part of a county-wide walking scheme - Walk 4 Health in Bedfordshire, run from the Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity offices in Tebworth. To find out if there is a walk happening near where you are, contact Mike Fayers, the Healthy Walking Manager on 01525 878140 or email mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk

Or visit the web site www.walk4health.org

 

Farmers' Market - the next market is on Woodworks! weekend, the 6th and 7th September.

A great chance to buy a huge variety of local products from producers within a short distance of Marston Moretaine. For more information email mygardenfriend@aol.com or visit

www. farmersmarketgardenf.mysite.orange.co.uk

The Forest Centre Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month (except January), but please be aware that there will be no market June, July or August this year.

 

Tribute Night!

Saturday 26th July 2008

A fabulous night of tributes to   ABBA and The Bee Gees

Plus Dave Dixon’s special tribute to Elvis Presley

Drift back in time with two terrific live bands WITH FIREWORKS FINALE

Following last year’s very successful event, the superb setting of the grounds around the Forest Centre is again the venue for our open-air concert, where you can picnic before we bring you fantastic sounds of times past with two acclaimed live tribute bands to ABBA and the Bee Gees. Why not dig out those disco outfits and join us for a great night out?

Pre-booked tickets £19.50  (Children 5-16 yrs £13.50)

Tickets booked on the day, if available £25.00 (Child £17.50)

Ticket Hotline 0870 060 0100

Or book online at www.ticketweb.co.uk

 

Conservation Task

Sunday 27 July at 10.15am                  

Pasture trees and ditches - Post and rail fencing.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

Sunday Stroll

3 August at 10.30am
A Gentle Sunday Walk

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.

The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.                              

Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.

 

Conservation Task

Saturday 23 August at 10.15am                  

Millbrook side of site - Tree guard removal and raising crowns on trees.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

WoodWorks!

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September

For full details, please go to the Woodworks! pages

 

Sunday Stroll

7 September at 10.30am
A Gentle Sunday Walk

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.

The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.                              

Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.

 

Wildlife Walk

Saturday 13 September 8am to 11am

Join expert, friendly Forest Volunteers to discover the birds and other wildlife in the Country Park.  Booking in advance is required but please pay the leader on the day. Bring binoculars if you can.  Wear suitable clothing and footwear.  Some rough paths and gradients.                                                                          

£3 adult, £2 child/concession/member/volunteer. Ring 01234 767037 to book.

It's that time of year again - birds are on the move and we will be there to spot who's arriving and passing through.

Farmers' Market

Sunday 14 September 10am to 2pm

A great chance to buy a huge variety of local products from producers within a short distance of Marston Moretaine. For more information email mygardenfriend@aol.com or visit

www. farmersmarketgardenf.mysite.orange.co.uk

The Forest Centre Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month.

 

Conservation Task

Sunday 21 September at 10.15am                  

Wetlands Islands - Boating out to the islands to cut back trees and shrubs and gravelling some areas.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

Sunday Stroll

5 October at 10.30am
A Gentle Sunday Walk

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.

The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.                              

Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.

 

Farmers' Market

Sunday 12 October 10am to 2pm

A great chance to buy a huge variety of local products from producers within a short distance of Marston Moretaine. For more information email mygardenfriend@aol.com or visit

www. farmersmarketgardenf.mysite.orange.co.uk

The Forest Centre Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month.

 

Conservation Task

Saturday 18 October at 10.15am                  

Boardwalks in the wetlands - Cut back invasive vegetation and attach roofing felt to boardwalk for safety.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

Sunday Stroll

2 November at 10.30am
A Gentle Sunday Walk

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.

The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.                              

Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.

Farmers' Market

Sunday 9 November 10am to 2pm

A great chance to buy a huge variety of local products from producers within a short distance of Marston Moretaine. For more information email mygardenfriend@aol.com or visit

www. farmersmarketgardenf.mysite.orange.co.uk

The Forest Centre Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month.

 

Conservation Task

Sunday 16 November at 10.15am                  

Garage and wetlands - Bird box construction and refurbishment.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

Sunday Stroll

7 December at 10.30am
A Gentle Sunday Walk

Come and join us in the Country Park for a gentle walk to hear how the Park was set up and a little about the surrounding area.

The walk will keep to hard surfaced tracks in the Park which are mostly level but have short sections of gradient up to 1:9.

Call Guy Lambourne for more details 01234 762608 or email guy.lambourne@marstonvale.org
Cost £1, payable on the day - no need to book. Meet at reception. Walks last approximately 2 hours.                              

Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.

 

 

Conservation Task

Saturday 13 December at 10.15am                  

Callow Mounds - Cutting and burning hawthorn scrub to open up area for wildflowers and butterflies.

Join our volunteer team to do something for the environment, get some exercise and have fun. We carry out a variety of practical projects throughout the Vale. Wear old clothes and bring lunch.

Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm.  

For further details contact alexis.pym@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614.

 

Farmers' Market

Sunday 14 December 10am to 2pm

A great chance to buy a huge variety of local products from producers within a short distance of Marston Moretaine. For more information email mygardenfriend@aol.com or visit

www. farmersmarketgardenf.mysite.orange.co.uk

The Forest Centre Farmers’ Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month.