Sunday 31st January

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Winter Walk

Join us as we stroll around Bedfont Lakes looking at the wildlife that is out and about braving the cold weather.

Time :		9 am
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 7th February

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Bird Walk

A stroll around the Country Park to look for some of our wintering bird species from the various ducks on North Lake to possibly seeing Bittern and Water Rail around the reedbeds fringing the lakes.

Time :		9 am
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

Friday 12th February

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Moth Night

Join the Rangers to find out what species are braving the cold winter nights at Bedfont Lakes. Don’t forget to wrap up warm and bring along a thermos of tea or coffee.

Time :		7 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Friday 26th February

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Star Walk

Another chance to join the Rangers looking skywards to discover constellations, meteors, planets, and satellites.

Time :		7 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 28th March

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Spring Walk

The earliest signs of springtime should now be on show. Come and look for the first flowers, pussy willow, frogspawn and more at Bedfont Lakes.

Time :		10 am
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th April

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Easter Fun Weekend

Come and join the rangers for some Easter fun at Bedfont Lakes.

Time :		11 am - 3 pm
Admission :		Entry is free but some activities will incur a small fee. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Tuesday 6th April

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Feathered Fun

Join us for some bird based fun and games. Be a bird brainer and make a nest.      Suitable for children 4+.

Time :		10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 11th April

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Birding For Beginners

Learn how to tell the difference between Coots and Cormorants and Doves and Dunnocks as you explore Bedfont Lakes with one of our knowledgeable rangers.

Time :		9 am - 12 Noon
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 15th May

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National Moth Night - Moths and Bats

Celebrate National Moth Night with a candle-lit picnic. Bring a thermos and some snacks and see what Bedfont Lakes has to offer in the world of moths and bats. There will be games and activities for all the family.

Time :		8 pm - 10.30 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Friday 21st May

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Star Walk

Join a Ranger to search the skies above Bedfont Lakes to see constellations, planets, meteors and satellites.

Time :		9 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Tuesday 1st June

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Survival Skills

Become a survival expert. Learn skills like shelter building, fire lighting and find out which wild foods are safe to eat. Suitable for children aged 8+.

Time :		9 am - 12 Noon
Admission :		£5 for adults, £2.50 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Friday 4th June

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Teddy Bears' Picnic

If you go down to the Lakes today you’re sure of a big surprise. Bring your Teddy Bear along to Bedfont Lakes picnic for a fun day out. Advance Booking only.

Time :		11 am - 1 pm
Details :		All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Friday 11th June

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Bat and Owl Walk

Using bat detectors, tune into the bats that fly the skies above the lakes and listen out for the local owls.

Time :		9 pm - 11 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 27th June

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Nature Day

A whole day of nature themed events to celebrate the international year of biodiversity.
Entry to the event is free but some activities will incur a small charge.

Time :		To Be Confirmed
Admission :		Entry to the event is free but some activities will incur a small charge. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 24th July

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Butterfly life cycle trail – beautiful butterflies and camouflage caterpillars

Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly through fun crafts and games. Suitable for children age 4+.

Time :		2 pm - 4 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August

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Wild on Wednesdays

Tune in to your wild this summer - Every Wednesday through August. Join the Rangers in a range of different activities and get to learn more about the park including:

Pond dipping, Mini-beasting, Owl pellets, Predators and prey

Time :		11am - 1pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Friday 27th August

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Night Safari

Lots of things crawl and creep around at night, bring a torch to surprise the shy night animals of Bedfont Lakes.

Time :		8 pm - 10 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 29th August

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Family Fun Day

J.Laing Integrated Services present this family day as a replacement for the annual Country Fair.

Included in the event will be the following activities :

Crazy Bears entertainment shows

Billy Bubbles, who will wow the audience with balloon modelling

A craft studio workshop for children

Funfair rides for children

There may be another special amusement for children but this has yet to be confirmed.

Time :		12 pm - 5 pm
Admission :		Entry to the event is open to all members of the public and free to attend. Car parking will be charged at £5.00 per vehicle. Parking for blue disabled badge holders will be free at the event. Badges must be displayed in the car and a specially located area at the park will be reserved for disabled drivers – entrance at Bedfont Road.
Further info :		Local community groups and traders will be given the opportunity to trade at this family day. Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 11th September

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Bird Walk

Spot migrant birds on passage to faraway land, see the autumn migration at Bedfont Lakes. (All abilities welcome.)

Time :		9 am - 11 am
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Autumn Events Programme

Saturday 25th September

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Autumn Art & Leaf Trail

Catch the first sights of autumn and join us on a leafy trail through the park. We will also spend time using an autumn theme to create some art.

Time :		11 am - 1 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 26th September

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Fungus Foray

Find out about the fungi growing at Bedfont Lakes. Learn about what’s poisonous, what isn’t, and how to tell the difference. Hunt for the mysterious fungi that appear overnight such as Wood Blewit and Shaggy Ink Cap.

Time :		11 am - 1 pm
Admission :		£2 for adults, £1.00 for children & concessions. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 23rd October

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Apple Day

Come along to our celebration of apples and orchards.

The Rangers will be opening the South Side orchard at Bedfont Lakes and everyone is welcome to come and discover different varieties of this well loved fruit and the other seasonal foods that nature has to offer.

Access to the orchard is off Challenge Road rather than Clockhouse Lane.

Time :		12 noon - 2 pm
Admission :		Entry is free but some activities may incur a small fee. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 30th October

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Halloween

Join us for our 11th annual Halloween celebrations. This event is normally held at Cranford Park.

Dare you take a guided walk around the park and hear chilling tales about the mythical monsters of the lakes?

Traditional Halloween costumes welcome.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - (sorry - this event is now fully booked)

Time :		From 6.30 pm
Admission :		£3 per person. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		To book please call 01784 259161 or call 0845-456-2796  for further information

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Friday 26th November

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Stars in our Skies

Look up at the sky with the Rangers and discover constellations, meteors, planets and satellites.

Time :		7 pm
Admission :		£1 per child/OAP, £2 per adult. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Saturday 4th December

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Feed the birds

Come and make a yummy bird cake or a seed feeder to take home for your feathered friends.

Suitable for children aged 4+ (must be accompanied by an adult).

Time :		10 am - 12 noon
Admission :		£1 per child. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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Sunday 19th December

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Tree Dressing Day

Celebrate the winter solstice by helping the rangers dress the trees at Bedfont Lakes with all your unwanted tree decorations.

There will also be the chance to make your own Christmas decorations and cards to take home!

Suitable for the whole family.

Time :		12 noon - 2 pm
Admission :		Free event. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Further info :		Tel: 0845-456-2796

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