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The Wye Valley AONB Unit runs a series of walks,talks,courses and events throughout the year. We also advertise events and courses going on in the AONB.
To find out more about an event or look at all our events available in or download our newsletter Picturesque.
Most events are free unless a charge is indicated. To book on an event please use the contacts given with each event.
Herefordshire Festival of Wildlife 11/08/12
Family Event
This will be the high point in the Herefordshire Nature Trust’s 50th birthday celebrations and will include a full day of wildlife related activities, demonstrations of traditional country crafts, conservation and wildlife groups, displays, craft stalls, locally grown organic produce and play activities for children. This will be followed by an evening of ceilidh dancing and feasting on locally sourced food and drink.
Location: Herefordshire Nature Trust, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UT
Time: TBC
Cost: Free
Contact: Stas Calder of Herefordshire Nature Trust for further details
tel: 01432 356872
email: enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Web-site: herefordshirewt.org/anniversary.htm
Nature Detectives for all the Family 22/08/12
Family Event
Get out and about with local wildlife expert and tracker, Chris Hatch, who will take you around Pentwyn Farm, showing you how to identify tracks, trails and the signs of wildlife that normally pass us by.
Leader: Chris Hatch
Location: Pentwyn Farm, nr Monmouth
Time: 10:00 am
Booking: Essential
Cost: Members £6.00, non members £9.00
Contact: Gwent Wildlife Trust
tel: 01600 740600
Surveying for Dormice 01/09/12
Course
This course is a brief introduction to dormice ecology, their conservation requirements, their legal protection, where to find them and what signs to look out for. You will join Jan on a walk around Croes Robert looking at habitat, woodland management and for signs of dormice.
Leader: Jan Kinchington
Location: Pentwyn Farm and Croes Robert, nr Monmouth
Time: 10:00 am
Booking: Essential - this course is very popular so book early to avoid disappointment
Cost: Members £12.00, non members £16.00
Contact: Gwent Wildlife Trust
tel: 01600 740600
Wildlife Photography Talk 15/09/12
Talk
Drawing from his book ‘Wildflower Wonders of the World’, Bob Gibbons, the renowned wildlife photographer and author, will be giving a talk about wildlife hotspots of the world.
Speaker: Bob Gibbon
Location: Whitecross High School, Three Elms Road, Hereford HR4 0RN
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: TBC
Booking: Essential
Contact: Stas Calder of Herefordshire Nature Trust for further details
tel: 01432 356872
email: enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Web-site: herefordshirewt.org/anniversary.htm
Great Doward Mosaic 16/09/12
Walk
A walk through a fascinating dense mosaic of small fields, various types of woodland, isolated cottages, quarries and old iron ore mines. The area is flanked by the breathtaking gorge of the River Wye and is rich in wildlife habitats, including several Herefordshire Wildlife Trust reserves. The walk is suitable for adults and children alike but does include some short steep gradients, uneven ground and an unprotected sheer cliff top (which can be avoided by those who wish to do so).
Leader: Nic Howes
Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Location: English Bicknor
Time: 9:30am
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential
Contact: Sarah Sawyer, Wye Valley AONB Community Links Officer
Tel: 01600 710844 email: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
Angiddy Valley 21/10/12
Walk
Walk from the picturesque Tintern Abbey to explore the area's industrial past hidden within the Angiddy Valley, including a visit to the newly conserved remains of the ancient iron works. the return leg affords wonderful views of Tintern from the ruined Church of St Mary's.
Leader: FOD and Wye Valley Tour Guide
Distance: 4.5 miles / 7 km
Location: Tintern
Time: 10:00am
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential
Contact: Sarah Sawyer, Wye Valley AONB Community Links Officer
Tel: 01600 710844 email: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
Hedgelaying 22/10/12
Workshop
A practical introduction to the art of hedgelaying. Participants will learn how to prepare a hedge for laying and how to select the right trees for laying. There will be a brief discussion of the various styles of hedgelaying and we will be demonstrating how to use and sharpen the tools provided.
Leader: Kevin Williams
Location: Pentwyn Farm, nr Monmouth
Time: 10:00 am
Booking: Essential
Cost: Members £27.00, non members £37.00
Contact: Gwent Wildlife Trust
tel: 01600 740600
Geology of Coppett Hill and the Wye Valley 04/11/12
Walk
Gentle walk up Coppett Hill, investigating the Puddingstone outcrop with Old Red Sandstone below and limestone above. Learn about the development of the River Wye and the valley it has carved in this area. Supervised children and dogs are welcome. Some of the ground is muddy and uneven so walking boots are needed.
Leader: Lawrence Moss, Earth Heritage Trust
Location: Goodrich (meet by the Village Shop. Parking at Castle £1 or in village
Time: 11:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential
Contact: Sarah Sawyer, Wye Valley AONB Community Links Officer
Tel: 01600 710844 email: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
Gwent Wildlife Trust - the Present and the Future 21/11/12
Talk
Find out all about GWT’s current aims, challenges and future direction from the Chief Executive of Gwent Wildlife Trust
Speaker: Tom Clarke
Location: Chepstow Leisure Centre, Chepstow
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Members £1.50, non members £2.00 Tea and coffee available
Contact: Gwent Wildlife Trust Chepstow Branch
tel: 01291 689326
Staunton and the Buckstone 02/12/12
Walk
A moderate walk on the hills and woods around Staunton and Highmeadow Woods via the Buckstone, the Suck Stone and Near Harkening Rock.
Leader: FOD and Wye Valley Tour Guide
Distance: 4 miles / 6.5 km
Location: Staunton Village Hall
Time: 10:00am
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential
Contact: Sarah Sawyer, Wye Valley AONB Community Links Officer
Tel: 01600 710844 email: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
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