Events - January 2012   

WALK: Mid-week Walk at Moor Green Lakes   10am

A morning walk round Moor Green Lakes to look for wintering ducks on the lakes and visiting Siskin and Redpoll by the river. Meet in the Moor Green Lakes car park in Lower Sandhurst Road Finchampstead, RG40 3TJ. Grid ref: SU 805 628. Please note this event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and organised for group members and interested members of the local community. Therefore, facilities and number of places may be limited. Please contact the leader Gerry Bryant for more details. Tel: 01252 628255.
 

CONSERVATION: Eco-Aerobics     1pm - 3.30pm

An afternoon of conservation work on the endangered heathland of Turf Hill with the Greenspace Team from Surrey Heath Borough Council clearing the pine saplings that threaten to smother the precious heather. Meet at Turf Hill car park, off the Guildford Road in Lightwater (opp. Blackstroud Lane West), GU18 5SP. For more information contact Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707100. Email or visit the website.
 

HEALTH WALK: Frimley Fuel Allotments   10am - 11am

Discover one of Frimley’s hidden treasures on this gentle walk through charming and historic woodland. Classified as a gentle walk aimed at beginners, this is one of a programme of supervised health walks offered by Surrey Heath Walking for Health.  Meet on the corner of Alphington Avenue/ Tomlinscote Way, GU16 8LY. Sorry no dogs. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707338, email or visit the website.
 

HEALTH WALK WITH A RANGER: Parks, Ponds & Paths   10am

Get active, keep fit and take a walk. Steady 3 mile walk at 3 mph every second Wednesday of the month. This month meet in front of The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers. More information on the website.
 

CONSERVATION : Help the Heath 10am - 1pm

Help the heath by joining Keith Blackmore of Hampshire Wildlife Trust cutting and burning invasive scrub on Yateley Common. Tools and instruction will be provided but please wear stout footwear. From the A30/B3272 roundabout take Bloomsbury Way and immediately turn right into Woodside. Meet at the small car park on the right. Grid ref: SU 843 592. For further details please contact Keith on 07770 918372. This event may be cancelled in the event of military training, so please call to check a few days beforehand. Visit the website.

HEALTH WALK: Minley Lake     10am - 11am

A circular walk along mostly man-made tracks, through trees and skirting the lake. Classified as a gentle walk aimed at beginners, this is one of a programme of supervised health walks offered by Surrey Heath Walking for Health.  Meet opposite the entrance to Hawley Lake Sailing Club, GU17 9LP. Sorry no dogs. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707338, email or visit the website.
 

HEALTH WALK: Lightwater Country Park   10am - 11am

Heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation information en route. Classified as a moderate walk, this is one of a programme of supervised health walks offered by Surrey Heath Walking for Health. Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater County Park, Lightwater GU18 5RG. Sorry no dogs. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707338, email or visit the website.
 

DROP IN: Meet the Wildlife Trust   7am – 10am

Drop in any time during this morning session for an opportunity to have a chat with a representative of the Hampshire Wildlife Trust about the wildlife and management of nearby Velmead Common. To be held at Florence Road, Fleet Grid ref: SU 818 532. For further details, please contact Alex Cruickshank on 01256 381190. Visit the website.
 

WALK: TO SEE WINTER WATERFOWL   10.30am - 12.30pm

Join members of BBOWT on a walk around Moor Green Lakes to see winter waterfowl and other birds at this outstanding nature reserve. Booking essential, contact Gavin Bennett on tel: 01628 829574.
No dogs please. Meet at Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve car park off Lower Sandhurst Road, Finchampstead, Berkshire GU47 8JW. Grid ref: SU 805 628. The walk is free and children 12yrs+ welcome. Visit the website.
 

HEALTH WALKS: Mytchett Ranges   10am - 11am

A walk along the canal, through army ranges and beautiful SSSI protected woodland. Classified as a gentle walk aimed at beginners, this is one of a programme of supervised health walks offered by Surrey Heath Walking for Health. Meet outside Pistachio’s in the Park cafe, Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley GU16 6HY. Sorry no dogs. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707338, email or visit the website.
 

WORKSHOP: Willowcraft at Zebon Copse     10am - 1pm

Learn about willow in conservation and its traditional uses with the Zebon Copse Ranger. Harvest your own willow, helping to conserve ecologically important mire habitats, before heading into the warmth of the Community Centre to learn the ancient craft of working with natural willow and make your own wigwam plant-climber to take home for the garden! All tools and materials and light refreshments will be provided on the day. Please wear wellies and outdoor clothing suitable to weather conditions.  All welcome, no experience necessary! From 10am-1pm. Cost: £10 per person.
Meet at: Zebon Copse Community Centre. A Google map to the site can be found following this link.  book your place, please contact by email or telephone 01252 870425.
 

FOR CHILDREN : Big Park Birdwatch       10am - 12 noon

To support the National Big Garden Birdwatch join staff and volunteers from the Wokingham and Bracknell RSPB group to discover the birds of Lily Hill Park. Learn how to record the birds in your garden for this important survey and make a simple bird feeder. Best suited for 5 years +.  Costs: £2 donation to the RSPB. Meet in the main car park, off Lily Hill Road, Bracknell RG12 2RX. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers. Tel: 01344 354400. For more information visit the website
 

WORKSHOP: Basket Making   10am - 4pm

Learn how use traditional English basket-making techniques to make baskets that are robust, functional, unique and very beautiful. Suitable for beginners and advanced students may choose their own project. Costs £60 (includes all materials and refreshments). Course run by Christine Brewster in the Multi-Activity Centre, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Berks RG10 0TH. For more information or to book a place contact Christine on 0118 966 2250 or visit the website Also on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February 2012 and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April 2012.
 

NATURE WALK: Winter Stroll Across the Heath   10am - 12 noon

A leisurely stroll across Bagshot Heath and out towards the Surrey/Berkshire border. Meet at Bagshot Playing Fields car park, College Ride, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5EN. For more details contact Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707338, email or visit the website.
 

WALK: Hoary Hedges and Sleeping Giants   10.30am - 12.30pm

Join Hampshire Wildlife Trust for a gentle walk over Foxlease Meadows, identifying shrubs in an informal hedgerow survey. We’ll also spend time looking closely at some of the wonderful veteran trees and checking for signs of wildlife activity. Meet at Foxlease Meadows off the A327 (Minley Road). Park at the Crown and Cushion Public House. Grid ref: SU 835 571. For further details please contact Keith Blackmore on 07770 918372. Dogs on leads and children are welcome. Please wear footwear suitable for muddy terrain. Suggested donation £1.50. This walk may be cancelled in the event of military training, so please call to check a few days before the date. Visit the website.
 

• Event suitable for children.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Event organised by Blackwater Valley Countryside.