Diary | Summer & Autumn 2010 cider and honey produced locally and find out more about orchards and beehives. There will also be a community apple press for people to see in use and a human fruit machine! Adults: £1.00, Children 50p Sun 3 October Coton Countryside Reserve Autumn Guided Walk 10 am 12.30pm Meet at Martin Car Park; See details as per 26 September. Thurs 7 October CambridgePPF AGM 7 pm, Orchard Community Centre, Central Avenue, Orchard Park, CB4 2EZ Guest Speaker: Dr Alex Nichols Understanding the Agricultural Environment . This links to our work on Coton Countryside Reserve Master Plan (see page 2). Sat 9 & Sun 10 October Tadlow Granary at Wandlebury: Figures and Landscape 10 am 4.30 pm Exhibition featuring the work of two professional artists Patricia Palmer and Mary James, working with water based materials and oils, inspired by people, countryside and landscape. Fri 15, Sat 16, & Sun 17 October Art Exhibition at The Leper Chapel: Jo Miller & Erica Bohr Friday and Saturday from 11 am 8 pm and Sunday 11 am 4 pm. Jo Miller and Erica Bohr invite you to a joint exhibition of film installation, in which their audience is able to reflect on the nature of light, sound, space and the rhythms of time. Sat 30 October Halloween Fun at Wandlebury 4 pm 7.00 pm Meet at: Wandlebury Stable Rooms (Education Centre). Come along in fancy dress and join the Halloween fun, carving pumpkin sculptures and then join the Rangers on a candlelit twilight walk before returning to the Stable Rooms for hot soup. Don t forget to bring a torch if you wish. Booking is essential as places are limited. Cost: £6 per pumpkin (CPPF members £4)
Sun 31 October Halloween Storytelling at Wandlebury 3 pm 4.30 pm Scary tales for all the family from seasoned yarnsmiths, the Cambridge Storytellers. Tickets on the door: £7, £5 concessions & children,
NOVEMBER under 5 s free. Sat 21 November Moonlit Walk at Wandlebury 9 pm 10.00 pm Join the Rangers on a guided walk around Wandlebury and see it as you ve never seen it before, by the light of a full moon! Dress according to the weather and bring a torch if you wish. Booking is essential as places are limited. FREE donation appreciated Fri 26 November Ceremonial Tree Planting at Coton Countryside Reserve 2.30pm 4.30pm For all our volunteers and supporters - celebrate achievements to date. Join us for a ceremonial planting, walk up the hill, enjoy the evening views of countryside and Cambridge s historic skyline. Afterwards enjoy a warm drink in the barn. Free event but please book in advance. Fri 3 Sun 5 December
MILL OPENINGS 1 August, 5 September
Hinxton Watermill Open Days 2.30 pm- 5.30 pm Discover this working watermill, dating back to the Doomsday Book, owned by Cambridge Past, Present & Future, in picturesque surroundings in the village of Hinxton. CambridgePPF members free, Adults £1.50, Children: 50p
29 August, 26 September
Bourn Post Mill Open Days 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm Between Bourn and Caxton A chance to see inside one of the oldest windmills in the country with Cambridge Past, Present & Future volunteer guides. CambridgePPF members free, Adults £1.50, Children: 50p.
For all events Please dress according to the weather, wear sturdy footwear and protection against the sun. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Further information and additional events These may be advertised please check our website, watch out for notices and let us have your e-mail for regular e-mail updates.
DECEMBER
CambridgePPF Contact:
Storytelling at the Leper Chapel Please check the website for more information nearer the time.
Tel 01223 243830
Sat 18 December Christmas Crafts at Wandlebury 11.am 4.00 pm Drop in at any time Meet at: Wandlebury Stable Rooms (Education Centre). Come along and take part in the making of traditional Christmas crafts, decorations and gifts, listen to the choir singing carols and finish with a short twilight walk around the County Park . Cost: £5 per child (CPPF members £3)
CambridgePPF Office enquiries@cambridgeppf.org or Head Ranger ranger@cambridgeppf.org For more information & directions:
www.cambridgeppf.org
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