Events Key to Events:
Green: Practical Conservation volunteer projects Conservation
Orange: Guided walks for health and to explore the park
Blue: Guided walks for wildlifelife
Pink: Kids' events
Black: All other events
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Health Walks 
Throughout the Year. Health walks, in the company of a trained leader take place every Wednesday at 10.30am. (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.
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 by the Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity. To find out if there is a walk happening near where you are, contact Mike Fayers, Healthy Walking Manager, on 01767 626453 or email mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk
Or visit the web site www.walk4health.org
Conservation Task
Saturday 19th May at 10.15am
Replacement and repair of the raised beds in the Sensory Garden. Remulching the flowerbeds.
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 if you want to stay all day. We provide tea and biscuits.
Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm. Please contact us and let us know if you would like to attend.
For further details contact anna.charles@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614
Sunday Stroll
3 June 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 01234 767037 for more details.
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.
Wands in the willows
At The Forest Centre
Friday 8th June 2012
3 Sessions: 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm 20 children per session.
Outdoor adventure. Join us on a walk to the willow huts to make a willow wand with a game of tree bingo on the way
Fun, facts and craft. Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £3.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
Wildlife wonders - a guided walk
Saturday 9 June, 9.30am
Led by expert Forest Volunteers. Blazing June! If the weather's right we'll see orchids, dragonflies, butterflies... and of course birds.
Meet outside the Forest Centre. Bird walks last around 3 hours and use surfaced and non-surfaced paths, including some gradients over 1:6. Around 2 miles. Bring binoculars if you have them (not essential as there are usually pairs to look through).
Please book in advance but pay the leader on the day £3/adult, £2/child (£1 deduction for members and volunteers)
Call 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org
Ampthill and Flitwick Flyers - Marston 5K
Friday 15th June 7.30pm
Join the annual 5k race around the Millennium Country Park. 1k fun run for juniors prior to the main race.
Enter online at Runners world http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/vieweventnonmember.asp?sp=&v=2
Conservation Task
Sunday 17th June at 10.15am
Tools maintenance and BBQ
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 if you want to stay all day. We provide tea and biscuits.
Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm. Please contact us and let us know if you would like to attend.
For further details contact stephen.gascoyne@marstonvale.org or 01234 762610
Millennium Country Park Wildlife Bioblitz
Midday 23rd June 2012 - Midday 24th June 2012
Bring the family and find out more about the wildlife in The Millennium Country Park on this mass wildlife recording day. This event is organised by Marston Vale Trust and the Bedfordshire Natural History Society. BNHS recorders will be out in force recording anything that flys, crawls, jumps, swims and grows. There will be a whole host of guided walks and sessions from butterfly walks and moth trapping to bird walks and hoverflies. Most walks will require you to just turn up on the day, first come first served. The moth trapping is an evening event which will require pre booking. More details on the various walks and timings will be available nearer the event.
Come and join us, you never know we may find a first for the county!!
For further details contact anna.charles@marstonvale.org or call 01234762614
Moth Trapping and identification Saturday 23rd June 9.30pm till late Advance booking only
To book please call reception on 01234767037 or email info@marstonvale.org
Macmillan Cancer Support- Marston Vale Walk
Sunday, 24th June 2012
Walk starts at 10am (registration between 9-10am)
Starts and finishes at The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park
Walk through ancient woodland, past farms, reservoirs and across grassy banks. Enjoy wildlife and stunning views as you walk along the Greensand Ridge and through Ampthill Park. Choose between a 5mile or 13 mile walk.
For more information and to register, please visit www.macmillan.org.uk/walking. If you have any questions, please call the team on 0300 1000 200 or email marstonvalewalk@macmillan.org.uk
Sunday Stroll
1 July 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 01234 767037 for more details.
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.
Buggyfit sponsored event in aid of Tommy's
8th July at 10.30am
Sponsored run/power walk
Buggyfit will be supporting Tommy's on the 8th July by holding a sponsored 8k run/powerwalk event at The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park for you to take part with your baby in their buggy. Tommy's funds research into, and provides information on, the causes and prevention of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
Contact paula@midbedsfitness.co.uk or call 07807284820
Conservation Task
Saturday 21st July at 10.15am
Ragwort pulling
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 if you want to stay all day. We provide tea and biscuits.
Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm. Please contact us and let us know if you would like to attend.
For further details contact anna.charles@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614
Pond dipping and design
At The Forest Centre
Thursday 26th July 2012
3 Sessions: 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm 20 children per session.
Inside and out . A chance to find out who lives in the pond. Pond dipping then make your own pond on a plate!
Fun, facts and craft. Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £3.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
Sunshine and flower power
At The Forest Centre
Thursday 2nd August 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Create a sunflower collage and make your own sun clock. Join our sundial challenge- can we work out the time without a watch?
Fun, facts and craft. Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
Sunday Stroll
5 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 01234 767037 for more details.
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.
A story safari
At The Forest Centre
Monday 6th August 2012
3 Sessions: 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm 20 children per session.
Come and explore the Park, solve riddles and hear stories of the animals that live here.
Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £3.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
Buzzing about!
At The Forest Centre
Monday 13th August 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Games, activities, quizzes and craft themed on bees
Fun, facts and craft. Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
Conservation Task
Sunday 19th August at 10.15am
Hay meadow raking
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 if you want to stay all day. We provide tea and biscuits.
Meet at the Forest Centre - finishes about 4.15pm. Please contact us and let us know if you would like to attend.
For further details contact anna.charles@marstonvale.org or 01234 762614
Woodworks!
Celebrating woodlands through crafts, skills and music
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 September 2012
11am - 5pm
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Sunday Stroll
2 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 01234 767037 for more details.
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.
It's a hoot!
At The Forest Centre
Monday 29th October 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Find out about owls with stories and craft activities
Fun, facts and craft. Event aimed at 4-10 year olds. All materials provided.
All children to be accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per child.
When booking please specify names and ages of children, name of adult attending and contact phone number in case there are any changes.
Ring 01234 767037 or email info@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place.
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