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08 June 2012
10:30-12:00. With the London 2012 Olympic Games fast approaching, come on a walk through history and find out about the different sports that have been played in Jephson Gardens over the years. From archery to croquet and lawn tennis to golf, there's a sport for everyone! All welcome, but childre...
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09 June 2012
09.30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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10 June 2012
11.00-16.00, falconry displays at 11.00 and 15.00. Falconry Days are re-visiting Jephson Gardens. Come and see the different birds of prey and watch fascinating falconry displays and ferret racing! Children should be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not allowed in the viewing area. Event will t...
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18 August 2012
10.00-16.00. The Warwick and Leamington Branch of Warwickshire Beekeeping Association will be bringing all sorts of fascinating honeybee keeping equipment and products into the Gardens. Try your hand at skep hive making, watch live bee-handling demonstrations and learn how vital the honeybee is fo...
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08 September 2012
19.30-20.30. Join an expert from Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Action 21’s ranger for an evening bat walk and talk around Jephson Gardens. Booking essential: phone 01926 258 782 or e-mail ranger@action21.co.uk to book. Children should be accompanied by an adult and bring a torch. Free event, b...
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09 September 2012
09.30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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06 October 2012
09.30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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18 November 2012
09.30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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27 October 2012
Times and locations TBC. Join Jephson Players on a spooky evening Halloween walk discovering the ghosts and ghouls of Leamington Spa. Costumes encouraged! This will be a bookable event. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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31 October 2012
Times and locations TBC. Join Jephson Players on a spooky evening Halloween walk discovering the ghosts and ghouls of Leamington Spa. Costumes encouraged! This will be a bookable event. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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04 March 2012
09:00-10.30. Come and help spring clean Jephson Gardens! All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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01 April 2012
10:30-12.00. Join the ranger for a spring walk around Jephson Gardens, looking at the history, wildlife and management of the park. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Meet at South Lodge. Free event.
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15 April 2012
09:30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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13 May 2012
09:30-10.30. A litter pick linked with Let’s Do it UK (part of World Clean-up 2012). This is a national litter pick where thousands of people get rid of rubbish in their local area. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuit...
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15 July 2012
09:30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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11 August 2012
09:30-10.30. Another litter pick around Jephson Gardens. All equipment provided but wear suitable clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and biscuits afterwards! Meet at East Lodge.
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02 November 2012
Sessions at 10:30-12.00 & 14.30-16:00. A guided Autumn stroll around Jephson Gardens teaching children simple tree & leaf identification. Materials collected from a scavenger hunt will be used to create leaf collages and leaf rubbings after the walk. This activity is aimed at 4-10 year olds but y...
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01 December 2012
10:30-12:30. Get some fresh air before Christmas and join the ranger for a relaxing walk looking at the history, wildlife and winter management of Jephson Gardens. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Meet at South Lodge. Free event.
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29 February 2012
Would you like to find out more about the history of Gheluvelt Park?
Join the Park Warden on a stroll around the park and find out more about key features including the Park Layout; the Alms Houses; the Bandstand; to name a few!
Meet at the Sons of Rest (near the splashpad)
Booking Essen...
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06 May 2012
Join in with this year's International Dawn Chorus Day hosted for the first time in Gheluvelt Park. Join an expert RSPB volunteer and the Park Warden Team on a stroll around the park identifying birds by their chorus.
Enjoy croissants and tea in the Sons of Rest afterwards.
Please bring your...
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20 January 2012
Enjoy a walk through the city's parks and a well earned cuppa at the end! Walks will vary each week averaging 4.5 miles and taking approx. 1 hr 30 mins, we always start and finish at the Pump House Environment Centre. Everyone welcome!
If its your first time on theis walk please arrive 5 or 10 m...
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14 February 2012
As part of National Nest Box Week have a go at making your very own special nest box to take home for your feathered friends.
Time: 10.30am to 12noon
Cost: £7.50, free car parking for all who attend
Meet: Visitor Centre
Suitable for: families, children
Booking: essential please call 024 7645 ...
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16 February 2012
Bob, weave, dip, duck and dive the Heron way! Join us for an exciting afternoon playing Heron based games and activities. From fish bobbing to duck feeding, have you got what it takes to be a Heron for the day?
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: £2.50
Meeting point: Visitor Centre
Suitable for: fami...
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02 August 2012
From 8.30am. Join us first thing to try and ID moths caught in the
trap from the night before. Presence of moths
cannot be guaranteed. Ring 07931 891086 from
8am to confirm. In the Discovery Hub (behind the bowling greens). FREE. Please note: this will be a monthly event until September 2012....
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09 August 2012
Enjoy a wide variety of games, sports and outdoor activities and don't forget your picnic and teddy to join in the Teddy Bear Olympics. Free entry. 11am - 3pm. Head for the football pictches and play area. For further details, please call: 01543 308869.
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19 August 2012
Join 'Blossom' for a fairy walk. Hear the story of
the Beacon Park fairies, then wonder through
the Park - will you find fairies? £1 per child. Fancy dress encouraged. All children must be accompanied. Under 5s 11am; Over 5s 1pm .
Lasts up to 1 hour. No need to book - just turn up - head for th...
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27 August 2012
August Bank Holiday Fun in the Beacon Park Sandpit. Judging 3pm. Further details to be confirmed closer to event date.
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01 September 2012
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park is Lichfield District Council’s free annual outdoor concert for the whole family. Now in its 14th year, the event is an opportunity to enjoy a late summer evening of al fresco dining, live classical music and fireworks.
Times tbc
For further information, please c...
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06 September 2012
From 8.30am. Join us first thing to try and ID moths caught in the
trap from the night before. Presence of moths
cannot be guaranteed. Ring 07931 891086 from
8am to confirm. In the Discovery Hub (behind the bowling greens). FREE.
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07 October 2012
Join the Rangers & see how
many different tree seeds you
can find. Decorate a pot &
plant some of your seeds.
Suitable for ages 5+. All children must
be accompanied.
10-12 or 1-3pm.
Cost: £2
per child.
Booking essential: 01543 308869. Head for the Discovery Hub, behind the bowling greens.