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Walks, Talks, Discovery Days & Craft Demonstrations |
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Walks Our walks and talks aim to be a friendly meeting point for all and to promote a better understanding of the Park. The programme of Walks, Talks, Discovery days & Craft Demonstrations is described in our Park Life newsletter which is available as a PDF. Every effort is made to follow the programme, but we reserve the right to modify or cancel at short notice as routes can change, and the weather can affect some activities. Walk leaders and speakers are usually members of the Trust's staff working in the Park and help care for it or people with a particular knowledge of the subject who enjoy sharing it. Most walks last about two hours or so and proceed at a gentle pace, with regular stops en-route to appreciate various aspects of the Park. Sensible footwear and clothes appropriate to the weather are recommended. Binoculars can be useful for most walks. Dogs on leads are usually welcome; guide dogs always are. Most walks start from the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows unless otherwise stated in the programme. (location plan link) and link to (resources Ferry Meadows leaflet) The walk leader will always be at the start whatever the weather. If it is poor then the leader in consultation with participants will make a decision whether or not to carry on. For a few events in the programme places are limited and prior booking is necessary which will be indicated within the event details. Family Discovery Days Walks and other events may be organised at relatively short notice to look at a particular phenomenon or events that arise, so don't forget to look at the What's On section. Talks The John Horrell Room The John Horrell Room at the Visitor Centre is dedicated in memory of John Horrell Farmer, Countryman, Educationalist and Board Member of Nene Park Trust 1988 – 2005 and makes an ideal small venue for meetings, conferences and exhibitions. Please contact the Visitor Services Officer to discuss hiring arrangements and your requirements. Willow Growing Within the Park there are some very old willow pollards as well as many recently created ones. These are periodically harvested and the material produced is used by a local Thatcher. Also Willow grown on our osier beds is harvested annually in the winter to provide rods for traditional basket makers as well as more contemporary uses in garden structures. After harvesting there is usually a limited supply of bundles of un-stripped willow rods that are available for sale, unfortunately we are unable to arrange delivery. Please contact Terry Daunt (Senior Ranger) to discuss your requirements and to purchase willow by telephone on 01733 234443 ex 132 or by email tdaunt@neneparktrust.org.uk Craft Demonstrations Over the past few years over twenty craftspeople, many recognised as leading exponents in their field, have visited Nene Park providing considerable interest for visitors. The range of products has been wide and varied including Willow Baskets, Chairs, Rush work, Coracles, Lovespoons, Thatching Spars, Trugs, Sticks, Hurdles and Turnery. Most of the demonstrations take place at the demonstration area on Ham Lane near the main pedestrian entrance or as part of larger events held on the grass area adjacent to the Visitor Centre. Some events may be organised at relatively
short notice so don't forget to look at the
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