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
Feathers in the freezer - a bird walk
Saturday 4 February 2012, 8am - 11am.
£3/adult, £2/child. £1 reduction for Volunteers and Friends
Life's tough at this time of year and there's always a chance of rarities in the Country Park.
Join our expert and friendly Forest Volunteers on this guided walk in the Country Park.
No experience necessary. Bring binoculars if you have them; not essential as there are usually some spares and often the chance to look down telescopes
Some rough paths and short lengths of gradient over 1:6.
Please book in advance but pay the leader on the day. Call 01234 767037
Sunday Stroll
5 February 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.
Public tree planting at Octagon Wood
Sunday 12 February, 2012
11am - 3pm
Everyone is welcome to join us plant the second and final phase of this new Community Woodland that lies very close to Route 51 of the National Cycle Network, between Willington and Priory Country Park.
It's timed to enable you to dedicate a tree to the love of your life, a couple of days later, but of course this isn't absolutely essential.
Planting trees is very enjpyable, it really makes a difference to the creation of the Forest of Marston Vale and you'll feel a part of the wood for many years to come.
Please come back here soon for final details of parking, transport, etc, closer to the time, or why not sign up to receive regular emailed bulletins about what's happening in the Forest of Marston Vale;
guaranteed to include news about all our tree planting events - click here to find out more
Colourful creatures
At The Forest Centre
Monday 13th February 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Find out about some of nature’s most colourful creatures then design and make your own in a messy craft session.
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.
Stripy faces
At The Forest Centre
Friday 17th February 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Learn about our stripy faced friend the badger and make a mask to wear home
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 26th February at 10.15am
Opening up footpaths
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
4 March 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.
Conservation Task
Saturday 17th March at 10.15am
Reweave the willow arch and work in the Sensory Garden to help prepare the garden for spring
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
1 April 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.
Brilliant birds and marvellous migration
At The Forest Centre
Thursday 12th April 2012
4 Sessions: 10am, 11am and 1pm and 2pm - 25 children per session.
Indoor games and activities to find out about the birds that are arriving in The Millennium Country Park
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 29th April at 10.15am
Gardening in the Sensory Garden- lets finish what we started last month!
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
6 May 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.
Conservation Task
Saturday 19th May at 10.15am
Task to be confirmed
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.
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
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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