Feather Art
Nature paintings on swan feathers by Ian Davie.
Contact : The George Gallery
Newnham-on-Severn
01594 510741
Dates
Friday 28 November - Wednesday 14 January
Bird Cafe
Time: 11.00am – 12.30am and 1.30pm –3.00pm
Leader: Sarah Sawyer and RSPB staff
Flock down to Brockweir Village Shop and take part in the Big Garden Bird Watch. The Big Garden Birdwatch is an annual event run by the RSPB. The data collected by the public gives a snap shot of how the nations garden birds are doing. Any one can take part, staff will be on hand to help identify birds for youngsters and you can make your own bird feeder to take home. A fun family activity.
Contact : Booking essential: For further information contact:
AONB office on 01600 710844
Dates
Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 January
Basket weaving course
Time: 10am – 4pm
Join Judith Hartley to learn the traditional skill of basket weaving. This two day course will cover the basics of willow basket weaving with your own hand crafted basket to take home. The course will take place in a rural village hall and participants will receive tuition in small groups.
Contact : Booking essential: For further information contact:
AONB office on 01600 710844
Dates
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February, 2009
Forest Sculptures Phyllis Lewis
This collection of sculptures in clay depicts scenes from the Forest of Dean by ceramic artist Phyllis Lewis. They tell the story of Forest life, from mining and charcoal burning, to traditional suppers, the hard-up tree, and sheep. They capture the past with humour.
Contact : Dean Heritage Museum
01594 822170
www.deanheritagemuseum.com
Dates
Saturday 6 December - Saturday 14 February
Daffodil Valley
Time: 2pm
Leader: Heather Hurley
Location: Hoarwithy, opposite the New Harp Inn
GR 546293
Distance: approx. 3 miles
Join Heather Hurley, local historian, to explore paths from Hoarwithy up to Grandoo’s Coppice to view the daffodils in an almost unknown valley.
Contact : AONB 01600 710844. No booking required.
Dates
Wednesday 25 March
Net a pond monster!
Time: 2.00pm- 4.00pm
Location: Dingestow Area.
Hop along with Sarah Sawyer and discover more about our native amphibian species and other pond life. Nets provided. A popular event for all the family.
Contact : Booking essential:
For further information contact:
AONB office on 01600 710844
Dates
Saturday 18 April |
