Forthcoming October Events

APPLE DAY

Saturday 3rd October

RSPB Campfield Marsh, Bowness-on-Solway (10am start)

 

Come along and enjoy a day filled with all types of apple madness. Have a go juicing and pressing apples and learn the art of cider making. Find out about the different types of apples and their uses Free of charge, just turn up.

 

 

HEDGELAYING

Saturday 24th October

Orton Moss, near Great Orton, south of Kirkbampton (10am start)

 

Join expert Ed Kyrke to learn this ancient art from scratch or improve your skills while helping to conserve a traditional feature of the Solway landscape. All tools will be provided but bring warm, waterproof clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and a packed lunch. Free of charge but booking is essential.  Happy to take any age group, however, any under 18s will need an adult with them.

 

 

SPOOKY SOLWAY

Saturday 31st October

Finglandrigg Wood NNR, near kirkbampton, CA5 6JD (6.30pm start)

 

Dare you join the phantoms of Fingland and take a walk into the dark woods on the spookiest night of the year? Discover the myths and legends of the Solway and the wildlife of the woods. Dressing up welcome. Free of charge, but booking is essential. All ages welcome as always.

 

If you have any questions about our project or any of our events please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

Hope to see you at one of our events.

 

 

Naomi, Chris, Rhia & Vicky

 

Solway Wetlands Landscape Partnership Scheme

 

Solway Coast AONB Unit

Allerdale Borough Council

Liddell Street

Silloth on Solway

Cumbria

CA7 4DD

 

Telephone: 016973 33055

Website:    www.solwaywetlands.org.uk

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