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Wednesday 1st
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HEALTH WALK: Windlesham Arboretum 10am - 11am
Walk through the trees, lakes, streams and follies of this little-known private arboretum. 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 at South Farm Lane, GU18 5RN. Sorry no dogs. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707272, email or visit the website.
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Saturday 4th 
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WALK: A Date With Nature 9am - 12.30pm
Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on a monthly walk around Dinton Pastures Country Park. Suitable for beginners to experienced bird watchers. Children under 18 must be accompanied. Meet in the main car park at Dinton Pastures Country Park. Cost: £1, children free (proceeds to RSPB).
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Saturday 4th
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HANDS-ON CONSERVATION: Bill Hill 11am - 3pm
Join the site ranger at Bill Hill and help clear and conserve this wildlife haven by coppicing Hazel and thinning Rowan and Birch. Suitable for all ages. Children welcome accompanied by an adult. Refreshments, gloves and tools will be provided. Dress for the outdoors. For more information contact the Bracknell Forest Parks & Countryside Service on 01344 354441 or visit their website.
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Saturday 4th
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CONSERVATION: Scrub and Spuds From 12 noon
An afternoon of scrub bashing with the Greenspace Team from Surrey Heath Borough Council in the woodlands at Lightwater Country Park. Enjoy baked potatoes cooked on the bonfire afterwards. Meet at the Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, Lightwater GU18 5RG. For more details contact Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707272, email or visit the website.
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Wednesday 8th
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WALK: Paths Lost and Found, Peacock Farm and Copses 10am
Get active and keep fit. Take a steady walk for 3 miles at 3 mph on this monthly walk on the second Wednesday of every month. This month meet at Great Hollands allotments, off Ringmead, opposite Wheatley, Bracknell RG12 8UF. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers. For more details contact The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 / 354441, call in at Reception (open 10am - 5pm)or visit the website
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Saturday 11th to Sunday 8th April
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EXHIBITION: Routes & Trees Photo Competition 2011
Come and view the winning and best selected entries from the ‘Routes and Trees’ themed Parks Photo Competition 2011 run by Bracknell Forest Council. The impressive pictures were taken by Bracknell’s budding amateur photographers. Exhibition at South Hill Parks Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7PA.
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Sunday 12th
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WALK: Friend’s of Lavell’s Lake Bird Walk 9am - 12 noon
Lavell’s Lake is rich in bird life, which is attracted to the now much extended reed beds, shallow scrapes and quiet surroundings. Bittern Hide offers extensive seating and standing room overlooking Tern Scrape, whilst Teal Hide offers great views over the scrape and a fine Sand Martin Wall. On the second Sunday of every month join the Friends of Lavell’s Lake for a walk around the Park. Cost: Members free, donation of £1 for non-members. Meet: Sandfords Lane car park opposite the Black Swan Sailing Club, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst, Berks RG10 0TH.
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Tuesday 14th
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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 707272, email or visit the website.
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Tuesday 14th
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FAMILY ACTIVITY: Build a Bird Box for your Garden From 11am
Join a member of the Surrey Heath Borough Council’s Greenspace Team and build a bird box for your garden. Everything supplied, but extra hammers welcome. Costs £6 per box. Meet at The Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park, Lightwater GU18 5RG. For more details contact Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707272, email or visit the website
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Tuesday 14th
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FAMILY ACTIVITY: South Hill Park Storywalk 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm
Travel through time and discover the many marvellous, mysterious and slightly spooky tales of South Hill Park as your explore the grounds with a professional storyteller Red Phoenix. Three 1 hours sessions, suitable for all ages. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Meat outside South Hill Park Arts Centre, front entrance off Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA.
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Wednesday 15th
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HEALTH WALK: Lightwater Country Park 10am - 11am
A heathland walk with wildlife spotting and conservation information. 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 Heathland Visitor Centre, Lightwater Country Park ,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.
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Thursday 16th
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FAMILY ACTIVITY: Bird Box Workshop 10am - 12 noon
Try your hand at making a range of bird boxes for wildlife at Northerams Wood during National Nest Box Week. These boxes will later be installed at the woodland to provide homes for our feathered friends. Suitable for all ages. Booking required. To be held at Northerams Wood, next to Ringmead Playing Fields, car parking at Great Hollands Allotments off Ringmead, opposite Wheatley, Bracknell RG12 8UF. Grid ref: SU 856 680. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more details and to book contact The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 / 354441, or call in at Reception (open 10am - 5pm) or visit the website.
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Saturday 18th
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FAMILY ACTIVITY: Celebrating Woods Day 10am - 3pm
Enjoy a fantastic day in the woods with traditional woodland crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Try out the ancient skill of hazel coppicing. Other activities include wood turning, hurdle making, hedge laying, green chair making, Morris dancing, family-friendly treasure trail, BBQ, miniature steam railway rides, green gardening and wood products for sale. Meet at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground car park, off B3018 Binfield Road, Bracknell RG12 2BH. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more details ring 01344 354400 / 354441, or visit the website.
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Saturday 18th
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FAMILY WORKSHOP: Build a Bird Box 10.30am - 1pm
The British Trust for Ornithology’s National Nest Box Weeks starts on St Valentine’s Day and now’s the time to build nest boxes to replicate birds’ natural homes. Join Bernard Baverstock and other members of the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust at the Ash Centre, Ash Hill Road (B3411) Ash to build a bird box, then take it home so you can enjoy nesting birds in your own garden. Each box will cost £5 to include an information sheet on siting and maintenance. All materials are provided, but if possible please bring a hammer with you. Children welcome with their parents. There is only a limited number of boxes available so phone 01276 22574 or 01252 331353 to book a place. Event organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust.
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Tuesday 21st
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WALK: The Countryside in Winter - Englemere & Swinley Circuit 10.30am - 1pm
One of a series of regular mid-week walks, today it is a ‘Rambler’ walk, which will cover up to 7 miles and take about 2½ hours.
Meet at Englemere car park off Swinley Road (B3017) SL5 8BA at 10:30am. Map ref: SU 8901 684. Organised by Bracknell Forest Rangers, for more information please visit the website.
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Wednesday 22nd
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WALK: Basingstoke Canal Towpath Walk 10am - 11am
Follow the peaceful canal towpath on this gentle one hour walk up to the lock-keeper’s cottage with wildlife spotting en route. 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 at Pistachio’s in the Park Cafe, Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Surrey GU16 6HY. For more details contact Surrey Heath Walking for Health at Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707272, email or visit the website.
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Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th
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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 and Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April 2012.
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Wednesday 29th
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WALK: Chobham Place Woods 10am – 11am
Gentle one hour walk through woods with historical significance and some wildlife-spotting. 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 at Valley End car park, off Windsor Road (B383), Chobham, Surrey GU24 8TL. For more information contact Surrey Heath Borough Council. Tel: 01276 707100, email or visit the website.
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Event suitable for children.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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Event organised by Blackwater Valley Countryside
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