Wokingham

Aren’t Birds Brilliant RSPB Walk

Sat 7 July

Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the RSPB for a morning stroll around Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Meet: main car park, Dinton Pastures Country Park

Time: 9am

Cost: Adults £1, accompanied children free (proceeds to RSPB)

 

Puppet Shows in the Park

Sun 8 July

Environment- themed puppet shows: interactive fun for all the family.

Meet: Dinton Pastures Country Park, signposted from main car park

Time: Sessions throughout the day

Cost: Free

 

Friends of Lavell’s Lake Bird Walk

Sun 8 July

Lavell’s Lake is rich in bird life, which is attracted to the reed bed, shallow scrapes, and quiet surroundings. Two hides are available for viewing across the reserve. Join the Friends of Lavell’s Lake for a walk around the Park.

Meet: at Sandford Lane car park opposite the Black Swan Sailing Club

Time: 9am-12 noon (approx)

Cost: Free to Friends of Lavell’s Lake members; suggested donation of £1 for non-members

           

Bat Walk and Talk with Dave Endacott from the Oxfordshire Bat Group

Fri 13 July

Illustrated slide show and chance to meet rescued bats, followed by a walk to the lake listening for wild bats with the help of a detector. Wear sturdy shoes and suitable clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet: Loddon Room, Dinton Pastures Country Park

Time: 8.45pm-10.30pm

Cost: Free, but with donations to the Oxfordshire Bat Group

Please book in advance by emailing countryside@ wokingham. gov.uk or calling 0118 934 2016

 

Glow Worms - Ranger-led Walk

Sat 14 July  

In the dark about glow worms? Illuminate your knowledge of these fascinating insects during a Countryside Service ranger-led walk. Suitable for ages 8+ Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy shoes and suitable clothing.

Meet: main car park, California Country Park

Time: 9.30pm-11pm

Cost: Free

Please book in advance by emailing countryside@ wokingham. gov.uk or calling 0118 934 2016

 

Ponds (BBOWT course)

Sat 14 July

Trainers: Rod D’ayala (Pond Conservation/ BBOWT)

Indoor theory session and outdoor practical session, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to create and manage your own pond.

Meet: Binfield Memorial Hall, Binfield, Bracknell, Berks

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: Free. £10 refundable deposit cheque (payable to BBOWT). 

To book, call 01865 788 309 or email lindsaywatts@ bbowt.org. uk. Deposit cheques should be sent to: BBOWT Course Bookings, Freepost OF2051, Oxford, OX4 4BR

 

Junior Rangers Wildlife Watch Group – Minibeast Meadow Hunt

Sat 21 July

Monthly club for children aged 8-12, who are interested in the environment. The group is run by a combination of parent leaders and rangers, and is affiliated with Wildlife WATCH (the junior branch of the Wildlife Trust).

Meet: Emmbrook Room, Dinton Pastures Country Park

Time: 10am-12noon 

Cost: £1

For further information or to book a place please contact 0118 934 2016

 

Friends of Lavell’s Lake Work Party

Sun 22 July

Lavell’s Lake is rich in bird life and monthly practical tasks help to encourage even more birds and other wildlife to visit. Friends of Lavell’s Lake is a registered charity, (no rangers on these tasks).

Meet: at Sandford Lane car park opposite Black Swan Sailing Club

Time: 10am till lunchtime (refreshments provided at tea break!)

Cost: Free

 

Willow Sculpture Demonstration with David Gosling (environmental artist)

Wed 25 July

David Gosling will be creating a new sculpture for the café garden. Come along to watch him at work; you may even be able to lend a hand!

Meet: café garden, Dinton Pastures Country Park

Time: 11am- 4pm

Cost: Free

 

Theatre in the Park - The Merry Wives of Henry VIII

Fri 27 July Dinton Pastures Country Park

The Countryside Service is pleased to welcome back the Distraction Theatre Company with their brand new comedy The Merry Wives of Henry VIII. Set in the Tudor court of King Henry VIII, the esteemed and powerful monarch is on the search for love... and a woman who can give him an heir. Watch the six Mrs Tudors struggle to keep their position (and their heads), as they rival for Henry's attention to remain Queen of England. Come along to see history re-written with Distraction' s distinctive comedy flavour and bawdy and unique slapstick timing.

Time: 8pm

Cost: £10 adult, £8 group books of 6 or more, £7 under 16s and students

Contact: Please book tickets in advance by emailing countryside@ wokingham. gov.uk or calling (0118) 934 2016

 

Heathlake Work Party

Sun 29 July

Ranger-led practical task on this Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Meet: main car park off Nine Mile Ride, nr Crowthorne

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: Free

 

 

Lynn Yardley

lynn.yardley@wokingham.co.uk
Countryside Ranger (Education and Interpretation)
Wokingham Borough Council Countryside Service, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Berkshire RG10 0TH
Tel: 0118 9342016, Fax 0118 9341987