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Fun in the Forest - EventsKey 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
Health WalksThroughout 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.
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
WoodWorks! Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September We are gearing up for the big one! Less than two weeks to go... For full details, please go to the Woodworks! pages
Sunday Stroll 7 September at 10.30am 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 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.
Woodland Seed Collection Sunday 21 September at 10am at Marston Thrift. Meet in car park. All members, families, children and volunteers welcome. For info contact Colin Carpenter on 01525 716371 or 07751 356094 or visit www.communitytreetrust.co.uk Sunday Stroll 5 October at 10.30am 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 Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.
Woodland Seed Collection Sunday 5 October at 10am at Kempston Wood. Meet in field adjacent to Wood. All members, families, children and volunteers welcome. For info contact Colin Carpenter on 01525 716371 or 07751 356094 or visit www.communitytreetrust.co.uk 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.
Woodland Seed Collection Sunday 12 October at 10am at Flitwick Wood. Meet at Byron Close end of Tennyson Road. All members, families, children and volunteers welcome. For info contact Colin Carpenter on 01525 716371 or 07751 356094 or visit www.communitytreetrust.co.uk 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.
Elvis Night Saturday 18 October Call 01234 767037 for details.
Woodland Seed Collection Sunday 26 October at 10am at King's Wood, Houghton Conquest. Meet at top of Rectory Lane. All members, families, children and volunteers welcome. For info contact Colin Carpenter on 01525 716371 or 07751 356094 or visit www.communitytreetrust.co.uk
Halloween Crafts 10am — 12.45pm Make your own halloween craft to decorate your house. Details to follow. Session One : 10am – 10.45am Cost of £1 per child, adults join in for free! ring 01234 767037 or E-mail alexis.pym@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place. Some places will be saved for people to turn up on the day too but places are limited so please book in advance. Thank you.
Kids'Halloween Fancy Dress Disco Thursday 30 October - 6pm to 8pm Tickets available from 1 October. Sunday Stroll 2 November at 10.30am 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 Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details.
Wildlife Walk Saturday 8 November 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. Autumn ducks and thrushes - autumn's here, marked by arrivals from Europe. Come and meet them.
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 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 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.
Christmas Crafts 10am — 12.45pm make two different natural christmas decoration from a fir cone, paper and glitter! Session One : 10am – 10.45am Cost of £1 per child, adults join in for free! ring 01234 767037 or E-mail alexis.pym@marstonvale.org for more details or to book your place. Some places will be saved for people to turn up on the day too but places are limited so please book in advance. Thank you.
Wildlife Walk Saturday 27 December 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. Holiday highlights - celebrate the season by getting to know the species wintering in the Park.
Sunday Stroll 4 January at 10.30am 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 Why not finish the morning off with lunch in our Forest Centre Restaurant? Call 01234 767037 for details. Wildlife Walk Saturday 31 January 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. Life in the freezer - winter weather often brings out unusual birds; a great time to be out and about. | ||||||||
