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Events 2008 Northern Optics Discount WeekendSat 17 & Sun 18 May, 10am to 5pm Northern Optics will be offering a 10% discount on all binoculars, spotting scopes and accessories. Amber Exhibition Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 10am to 5pm An exhibition of Baltic Amber showing various stages of this fascinating resin. There will also be an opportunity to purchase Amber with inclusions, Amber chips and an extensive range of jewellery made by a local craft worker. Spring Craft Fair Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, 10am to 5pm See and buy locally made arts and crafts. Watervole Training Day P Sat 7 June, 10am to 4.30pm A one day course presented by Angie Neave of Protected Species Projects Ltd aimed at undergraduates, ecologists and wildlife enthusiasts. The ‘BIG GREEN ONE’ Sun 15 June, 10am to 5pm Waters’ Edge will be holding an outdoor market of Fair-trade and eco friendly stalls. Enjoy browsing the stalls then come inside the Centre and visit the … Art Exhibition by Barton St. Peter’s C. of E. School ☺ Sun 8 June to Sun 15 June Waters’ Edge are proud to host opening of the art exhibition ‘Our Future Is In Your Hands’ - a large display put together by all the children of local school Barton St. Peter’s. As part of the opening ceremony the children will also perform a ‘STOMP’ – a rhythm and dance movement to music created by every day objects. Tummies & Tots Exhibition (formerly the Baby Fair) Sun 6 July, 10am to 5pm Featuring baby feeding & sleeping accessories, toys, real nappies, slings, support & information and much more. Wildlife Photo Workshop ⋆ Sat 12 July, 10am to 4pm with Ecologist Angie Neave of PSPL. Learn how to get the best out of wildlife photography. Please bring your own digital camera and packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Make sure you wear adequate outdoor clothing and stout footwear. An adult only activity. Wildlife Art ☺⋆ Thu 31 July, 2pm to 4pm An enviroART activity with Ecologist Angie Neave of PSPL. Take a walk around the park collecting leaves, twigs and other items then have messy fun turning them into wildlife art . Minibeasting ☺♣ Tue 5 August, 2pm to 4pm This popular event always turns up some of our more unusual looking wildlife. Nature viewers and sweep nets will be provided. ECO FAIR Sat 9 & Sun 10 August, 10am to 5pm Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, one of the Greenest buildings in the UK will be holding an Eco Fair which will appeal to all those looking to save the environment through recycling and using renewable resources. We will also be running guided tours of the park with Ecologist Angie Neave of PSPL several times throughout the day. ☺For the children we will be running an enviroART competition. Design a poster on how you would save the planet and we will display it over the weekend. The winner will have their artwork featured in North Lincolnshire’s Direct magazine. All entries must be submitted by Sun 3rd August with age, name, address and telephone number on the reverse. Wildlife Photo Workshop ☺⋆ PART1: Wed 13 August, 2pm to 4pm A two-part enviroART activity lead by Ecologist Angie Neave of PSPL. Take a walk around our delightful park with Angie who can help you take great wildlife and scenery shots. Own digital cameral required. (Part 2: Wed 20th Aug) Watervole Training Day P Sat 16 August, 10am to 4.30pm A one day course presented by Angie Neave of Protected Species Projects Ltd aimed at undergraduates, ecologists and wildlife enthusiasts. Wildlife Awareness Day☺ Sun 17 August, 10am – 5pm Bring the family to Waters’ Edge and learn all about the wildlife around us. Inside we will be holding a wildlife exhibition were you can learn all about badgers, hedgehogs, rabbits, birds and even wildlife plants. There will be information and displays from the Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Hedgehog Care, and much more. Outside we will be holding a Nature Trail - find the clues around the park and enter our prize draw. Why not have a go at pond dipping or bug hunting with the Wildlife Trust, or you might like to enter our colouring competition. Either way there’s lots of fun for all the family at Waters’ Edge this weekend. Northern Optics will also be here and will have special offers on a range of binoculars and spotting scopes for adults and children. Minibeasting ☺♣ Tue 19 August, 10am to 12pm This popular event always turns up some of our more unusual looking wildlife. Nature viewers and sweep nets will be provided. Wildlife Photo Workshop ☺⋆ Part 2: Wed 20 August, 2pm to 4pm On part 2 of this enviroART activity, make a picture frame from recycled items in which to display your favourite photograph. Then display it in our gallery and maybe win a prize. Own digital camera required. (Part 1: Wed 13th August). Craft Fair Sun 31 August, 10am to 5pm See and buy locally made arts and crafts. Outdoor Music Performance by ‘The Real Macaws’ Sun 31 August Jazz/Latin/funk fusion ensemble hailing from Leeds. Stunning musicianship performed with humour and professionalism, The Real Macaws have been delivering their smooth, intoxicating blend of Caribbean, African and South American dance music with a Jazz twist for more than ten years and are now established as firm favourites with promoters and the public alike. Autumn Art ☺♣ Tues 28 October, 2pm to 4pm Autumn is upon us and leaves are turning beautiful colours, the light is bright and clear. Perfect Inspiration for the artist within! Halloween ☺⋆ Friday 31 October, 5pm to 7pm Join us for a spooky disco, fancy dress competition, face painting and other fun activities. For children 12 and under, who must be supervised by an adult. The Honey Pot Café will be open serving a special children’s spooky menu. NORTHERN OPTICS Most weekends there will be a display of binoculars, spotting scopes and tripods for you to try and buy. Booking: Booking is essential on activities marked with the following symbols. For further information, costs and to reserve a place please contact: ⋆ Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre These events must be booked directly with the Visitor Centre on 01652 631500. ♣ Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust These events must be booked directly with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust on 01652 637055. P Protected Species Projects Ltd These courses must be booked directly with Angie Neave on 01469 535049 or 07762 842948. ☺ Activities marked with the smiley face are run specifically with children in mind. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. But hurry, places are limited! Call in and see us !
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