Booking is essential on activities marked with the symbols below. For details, cost and to reserve a place please contact:
Waters' Edge Visitor Centre.These events must be booked directly with the Visitor Centre on 01652 631 500.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. These events must be booked directly with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust on 01652 637 055.
Childrens' Activities. Activities marked with the smiley face are run specifically with children in mind. Please note children MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
............................................................. January
VALENTINE CARDS & DECORATIONS- £ 3.50
Sun 31 January, 11am.
Show them you care with your own special handmade card.
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INTRODUCTIONS TO COPPICING - £ 25.00 (ADULTS ONLY)
Sat 6 February, 10am-4pm.
Come and learn the toold and tecniqures of the ancient art of coppicing
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INTRODUCTION TO HEDGE - LAYING - £25.00 (ADULTS ONLY)
Sun 7 February, 10am-4pm
Come and learn the tools and techniques of this ancient art.
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CRAFT FAIR - FREE
Sat 6 & Sun & February, 10am-4pm
Enjoy the first cradt fair of 2010, and with Valentine's Day and Mother's Day
near, why not buy that unique gift for the special person in your life?
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RANGER RAMBLE - FREE
Saturday 13 Febraury. 10:30 am
Length: 4 miles.
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WILDLIFE PAPIER MACHE MASKS - £ 5.50
Part 1: Mon 15 February, 1.30 pm.
Part 2: Thrus 18 February, 1:30pm.
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BATH CRYSTALS AND LIP BALM - £ 4.00
Tue 16 February, 10:30am & 1:30pm
Children's workshop, bring an old apron or T-shirt, eveything else will be
provided.
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BEAD DAY- JEWELLERY WORKSHOP - £ 3.50
Wed 17 February, 11am-3pm.
Come and make bracelets, earrings or necklaces from lovely colourful
beads. No need to book, just drop in
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BITTY BODIES- £ 3.50
Fri 19 February, 10:30am & 1:30pm.
Make your own door hanger or name plaque, with Bitty Body foam friends.
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INSECT BOXES FOR YOUR GARDEN - PLEASE CONTACT FOR COST
Sun 21 February, 11am & 2pm.
Join the Ranger and make your own handmade insect box to encourage
these friendly little creatures to your garden.
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MOTHER'S DAY CARD WORKSHOP - £ 3.50
Sun 28 February, 11am.
Make that special person in your life their own unique handmade card to show
them you care.
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GIFT WORKSHOP- SOAP MAKING - £ 4.00
Sun 7 March, 11am-3pm.
Children's gift making workshop, bring an old apron or T-shirt, everything else
is provided. No need to book, just drop in.
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RANGER RAMBLE - FREE
Sat 13 March, 10:30am.
A 9.5 mile ramble with a pub stop
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP -
BIRDS OF PREY WITH PAUL HOBSON - £38
Sun 21 March, 10am-4pm.
Capture that perfect shot, as well as getting some hints and advice.
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EASTER DECORATIONS DAY - £ 3.50
Sun 28 March, 11am.
Have messy fun makin Easter decorations for your home.
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WOODLAND WORKING PARTY - FREE
Sun 28 March, 10 am.
Over 16s only. Jon the Wildlife Trust helping out in our wonderful woodland.
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.................................................................. April
EASTER CRAFT FAIR - FREE
Sat 3 - Mon 5 April, 10am - 5pm.
Come and see locally made arts and crafts at our 3 day craft fair.
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EGG HUNT AND COLOURING COMPETITION - (£ 1.00 / 50p)
Sat 3 - Mon 5 April, 10am - 5 pm.
Come and the the eggss hidden in the park, or enter the colouring competition
to win some choctastic prizes
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WILD ART - £ 3.00
Tue 6 April, 11am.
Join the ranger in collecting things from the park then have fun making
pictures and collages.
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LIP BALM & SOAP MAKING - £ 4.00
Thur 8 April, 10:30am & 1:30pm.
Children's gift making workshopm bring an old apron or T-shirt, everything
else will be provided.
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RANGER RAMBLE - FREE
Sat 10 April, 10:30 am.
A 13 mile ramble with a pub stop
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CRAZY CREATURES JUNK MODELLING - FREE
Tue 13 April, 1:30pm.
Make models and pictures from everyday items such as egg boxes and
plastic bottle. Matterials are provided, but you can bring in you own junk
too! No need to book, just drop in.
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WET FELTING- PICTURES AND PEBBLES - £ 4.50
Wed 14 April, 10:30 am & 1:30pm.
Have fun making colourful pictures and paper weights with wet felt.
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BEE KEEPING COURSE - £ 60.00
Sat 17 & Sun 18 April, 10 am - 4:00pm
Cone and see how our honey is made, from start to finish, with local
beekeepers giving you an insight into how it is done, and how you can
get started
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WILDLIFE PAINTING DAY - £3.50
Sun 25 April, 11 am.
Get arty and make pictures of wildlife.
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................................................................... May
RANGER RAMBLE - FREE
Sat 8 May, 10:30 am
An 8 mile ramble with pub stop.
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BEE KEEPING COURSE - £ 60.00
Sat 15 & Sun 16 May, 10 am - 4:00pm
Cone and see how our honey is made, from start to finish, with local
beekeepers giving you an insight into how it is done, and how you can
get started
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - REPTILE DAY - £28.00
Sun 23 May, 10 am - 4 pm.
Capture that perfect shot, as well as getting some hints and advice.
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BEADS DAY - £ 3.50
Sun 23rd May, 11 am.
Make a selection of either bracelets, earrings or necklaces from lovely
colourful beads.
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FAMILY WILDLIFE RAMBLE & OPTICS DAY - £ 1.00
Sun 30 May, 1pm.
Enjoy a ramble around the park with the Ranger. Come early and
treat yourself at the Northern Optics stand with special offers today
only on binoculars and spotting scopes.
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................................................................. June
MAKE BATH BOMBS - £ 4.00
Tue 1 June, 10:30 am & 1:30pm.
Children's workshop, Brin an old apron or T-shirt, everything else is provided.
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PEBBLE ART - £ 3.00
Thur 3 June, 11 am - 3pm.
Get creative and make your own jazzy bug or animal paper weight using pebbles.
No need to book, just pop in.
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VEGETABLE PRINTING - £ 2.00
Sat 5 June, 1pm -4pm.
Make models and monsters from everyday junk. Materials provided, but you can
help and bring your junk in too!
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RANGER RAMBLE - FREE
Sat 8 June, 10:30 am.
A 5.5 mile ramble with pub stop.
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THE GOOD LIFE WEEKEND
Sat 12 & Sun 13 June, 10am -5pm.
Remember Barabara and Tom from the Goodlife?... Come and see our
exhibition on how we can become more self-sufficient in our environment.
From live animals and honey bees to organic gardening, with talks, walks and
workshops, there is lots of help and advice on hand this weekend. Please
contact the centre for further details.
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WILDLIFE SCENE - £ 1.00
Sun 20 June, 11am -3pm.
With Barton Arts week approaching, join K&L Crafts in making a wildlife
scene with recycled materials to be displayed in the centre. No need to
book, just drop in.
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BARTON ARTS WEEK
Sun 27 June - Sun 4 July, 10am - 5pm.
In support of Barton Arts Week, we will be displaing the entries from our
photographic competition 'Visions of Barton'.
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***'Visions of Barton' - Win a £100 Tom Dennis Photography Voucher!***
- COMPETITION CLOSES 4PM, MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2010
Why not enter our 'Visions of Barton' photography competition?
The theme is open, but entries must featur wildlife, architecture or landscapes
of Barton-upon-Humber.
Judges will select 12 photographs, with adult winners receiving a £100
Tom Dennis Photography voucher, and under-16 winners receiving a
£50 voucher. The 12 finalists chosen will be published in the 'Direct'
Magazine, and receive Binoculars.
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Rambing Information and Advice:
- Meet at Waters' Edge Visitor reception by 10:30 am.
- Please ensure you park at the main visitors car park so as not to congest the parking area outside the centre.
- Appropriate footwear and clothing should be warn.
- Please bring plenty of drinks- especially in the summer.
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
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DISCLAIMER- North Lincolnshire Council can accept no responsibility for any
errors or omissions, nor for any consequences arising from the use of this
information. All prices and detailed quoted have been supplied by the establishments
concerned. Readers are reminded that details are subject to change and they are
advised to check when finalising their arrangements.
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