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2008 EVENTS PROGRAMME
If you would like any further information or to book a place
please contact us on 01484 847798 or
mick@rivercolneproject.org.uk
jim@rivercolneproject.org.uk
APRIL
Saturday 19th April: Tree Nursery
open day
Come along to an
open day at the River Colne Community Tree Nursery. See what
your local schools have been sowing and help with a specially
organised task
Drop in between 10am
and 2pm, Lees Mill lane, Linthwaite
MAY
Tuesday 27th May:
Half term pram easy walk
A short circular
walk along the River Colne on a newly upgraded path built to
accommodate individuals with limited mobility
Meet 10am at
Lowestwood Lane, Linthwaite
MAY
Wednesday 28th May:
Half Term Owl Treat
Join Thurlstone Owl
Sanctuary for a talk and live display of our native owls
Location to be
arranged
JUNE
Sunday 1st June:
Dragonfly Drama
Learn how to
identify and survey for these mystical species with the British
Dragonfly Society. Includes ID skills and walk
Meet on West
Slaithwaite Road at the canal bridge.
10am 1pm
JUNE
Saturday 7th June:
Creatures of the Night-Moth Madness
An evening with
experts catching, identifying and recording local moth species as
part of National Moth Night.
Location to be
arranged
JULY
Thursday 24th July:
Bat Talk and Walk
Enjoy a short talk
about these wonderful creatures and learn how the River Project
and volunteers are helping these protected species. Followed
by a short walk
Location to be
arranged
JULY
Tuesday 29th July:
Summer holiday Blue Plaque Walk
Walk around the
Colne Valley viewing the buildings and features that have been
celebrated with a Blue Plaque recently
Location to be
arranged
AUGUST
Saturday 16th August:
2nd Valley Brewery Walk
A summer walk
between the Valleys micro breweries with a tour of the Golcar
Brewery.
12pm at the
Empire Brewery, Slaithwaite.
TOUR COSTS: £10
per head, WHICH
INCLUDES THE TOUR OF THE GOLCAR BREWERY, PIE AND PEAS AND 2 OR 3
PINTS OF DIFFERENT BEERS PUT ON ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TOUR.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
PLEASE!!!!!
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 21st September:
Marsden Mushroom Madness
Enjoy a walk around
Tunnel End to search out this years crop of fungi.
Location to be
arranged
OCTOBER
Sunday 19th October:
River Colne Conker Championship
Take on the staff of
the River Project and try and take this years crown. Adults and
childrens competition
Location to be
arranged SOME
OF THE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR...
A Sunday afternoon walk
2hr
walk from Slaithwaite to Marsden ending with a well deserved drink
in the local pub
An
Introduction to Moths
Very
popular and interesting event. Unfortunately it was a clear crisp
night and people out numbered moths!
Fingers crossed for this year!
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