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Events at RoslistonMay 2008Saturday 3rdDawn Chorus WalkExperience dawn breaking over the site, and find out which birds are out and about. Meet in Foyer at 5am. £5 per person, includes hot snack and drink. Booking advised- 01283 535039. Wednesday 7thArchery CourseJoin our 6 week archery beginner's course. Starting on 7th May. £60 per person. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 7thForest Arts - Colour See it mix it.Do you truggle with mixing colour? Learn more about colour, it's theory and application so thati it is no longer a mystery. What ever your media, you can approach you painting with more confidence 10am till 4.30 £60 per person. £20 deposit required. contact 01530 412132 / 07970 678158 / www.forest-arts.org.uk Wednesday 7thForest Arts - Colour See it mix it.Do you truggle with mixing colour? Learn more about colour, it's theory and application so thati it is no longer a mystery. What ever your media, you can approach you painting with more confidence 10am till 4.30 Saturday 17thNational Forest Walking Festival Launch EventFirst Ever National Forest Walking Festival. Everyone is welcome to joing us for the opening ceremony, to enjoy the entertainment provided and take the park the the events organised for the morning. We hope you will enjoy the First National Forest Walking Festival. Car Parking Charges £1.50 per day. Saturday 24thBird WalkLearn a little about Rosliston Forestry Centre's feathered friends as you walk with expert Brian George. Meet at 10am in reception 26th and 30thWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat. £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Tuesday 27thTreasure TrailExplore the site, follow the trail and find the treasure! Come to the picnic area anytime between 2-4pm - £2 per person. 01283 535039 Wednesday 28thLaser Clay Drop inA taster session of Laser Clay pigeon shooting! £2.50 for 10 clays. Between 2pm - 4pm. Thursday 29thArchery Drop inA taster session of Archery! £2.50 for 10 arrows. Between 2pm and 4pm. June 2008Saturday 14thLads and Dads dayJust in time for Father's day. Activities include archery, climbing wall, laser combat. 11am - 3pm. £20 per lad and dad, and £5 for additional child: booking essential. 01283 563483 Thursday 19thDrawing FacesCapturing a likeness can be very satisfying and requires careful observation. Wrking in dry media - pencil or charcoal and usisng a photograph as a reference you will learn how to draw a portrait. Cost is £60. £20 deposit required. Contact 01530 412432 / 07970 678158 / www.forest-arts.org.uk Saturday 21stHawk WalkLearn a little about beautiful birds of prey, as you walk around the site in their company (subject to weather conditions). Meet at 2pm in reception. £1 per person. July 2008Saturday 5thInside StoriesEveryone has a story to tell and this lively fiction writing workshop will help you tell yours! Combining a series of fun-filled excecises, discussions and readings your words will boon be flying off the page. Course cost £60. Deposit required £20. Contact 01530 412132 / 07970 678158 / www.forest-arts.org.uk Saturday 12thButterfly WalkJoin our local enthusiast on a butterfly safari around the site. Meet at 2pm in reception: £1 per person. Saturday 19thRosliston Village Open Gardens WeekendOnce a year the beautiful village of Rosliston opens its gardens in aid of local causes including County Air Ambulance. Gardens throughout the village will be open to the public, Refreshments will be served in the Village Hall and one of the gardens. There are also two pubs that serve meals. Craft and plant stalls will be open, and there will be a photographic exhibition and musical entertainment each afternoon. 11am till 6pm each day. £3 per person. Accompaned children free. Sunday 20thCycle Treasure HuntBring your bike or hire one of ours to take part in an exciting treasure hunt around the site. 1pm start. £1 per person. Cycle hire extra cost Sunday 20thRosliston village Open Gardens WeekendOnce a year the beautiful village of Rosliston opens its gardens in aid of local causes including County Air Ambulance. Gardens throughout the village will be open to the public, Refreshments will be served in the Village Hall and one of the gardens. There are also two pubs that serve meals. Craft and plant stalls will be open, and there will be a photographic exhibition and musical entertainment each afternoon £3 per person. Accompanied children free. For further information www.roslistonopengardens.events.live.com Friday 25thNight WorldSee the owls, stars, moths and bats with experts to guide you. £1.50 per person or £5 per family. Full programme 7:30pm - 11pm. Monday 28thLaser Clay Drop inA taster session of Laser Clay pigeon shooting! £2.50 for 10 clays. Between 2pm and 4pm. Tuesday 29thFantastic FrogsLearn to paper marble, and then use the results to make amazing amphibians! In the classroom anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039 Wednesday 30thWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Thursday 31stArchery Drop inA taster session of Archery! £2.50 for 10 arrows. Between 2pm and 4pm. August 20081st, 6th, and 8th AugustWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Saturday 2ndFive for a FiverChoose up to 5 exciting activities including archery, laser combat and climbing wall for only £5. 12 noon - 5pm. No booking required. 4th - 8thOut and ActiveA whole week's activity including climbing, laser clay, orienteering archery, laser combat. £15 per child per day. Ages 8-14 years. 4th, 11th, 18th and 25thLaser Clay Drop inA taster session of Laser Clay pigeon shooting! £2.50 for 10 clays. Between 2pm and 4pm. Tuesday 5thPond DippingDiscover what lives beneath the surface of the FLight Pond. Come to the Flight Pond anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039. 7th, 14th, 21st and 28thArchery Drop inA taster session of Archery! £2.50 for 10 arrows. Between 2pm and 4pm. Saturday 9thThe Magic of PastelsWhether you work in a loose abstract manner or prefer a more realisitic approach, you can combine exciting mark making with rich depth of colour and learn how to create drama and atmosphere in pastel. Cost per person £60. £20 deposit required. Contact 01530 412132 / 07970 678158 / www.forest-arts.org.uk 11th - 13thCycling ProficiencyFrom basic cycle maintenance to cycling on the road, all under full instruction by qualified staff. 10am - 3pm. Ages 10-16yrs. £45.00. Booking essential. Tuesday 12thMinibeast MagicMake a minibeast. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039. 13th, 15th, 20th and 22ndWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of laser combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Friday 15thEvening with OwlsGet wise and come and meet these amazing creatures. Booking essential. 7:30pm start. £5 per adult and £2.50 concessions. Saturday 16thTrees and TeasEnjoy a summer walk around the site, followed by a cream tea. £3.50 (including cream tea) Meet at 2pm in reception. Tuesday 19thPond DippingDiscover what lives beneath the surface of the Flight Pond. Come to the Flight Pond anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039 Tuesday 26thNatures ArtLet your imagination go wild using natural materials. In the classroom anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039. 27th - 30thOut and Active4 days of adventurous activity including climbing, laser clay, archery, and laser combat. £15 per child per day. Ages 8-14yrs. 27th and 29thWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. September 2008Monday 1stLaser Clay Drop inA taster session of Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting! £2.50 for 10 clays. Between 2pm and 4pm. Tuesday 2ndPond DippingDiscover what lives beneath the surface of the Flight Pond. Come to the Flight Pond anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039. Wednesday 3rdWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Thursday 4thArchery Drop inA taster session of Archery! £2.50 for 10 arrows. Between 2pm and 4pm. Friday 5thFive for a FiverChoose up to 5 exciting activities including archery, laser combat and climbing wall for only £5. 12noon - 5pm. No booking required. Saturday 13thArchery CourseJoin our 6 week archery beginner's course. £60 per person. 6:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday 20thForest ForageJoin us on a hunt round the centre for forest fungi, and then meet back in the restaurant for a bowl of soup. Meet at 2pm in reception. £3.50 per person.(includes soup) Further details 01283 563483 Tuesday 23rdBat WalkFind out about bats with Derbyshire Bat Group - where they live, what they eat and how do they find their way in the dark. 6:30pm - 8:15pm, £2 per person. No need to book. Ring 01283 535039 for more information. October 2008Saturday 18thWalk and WarmGet out in the Autumn sunshine. Join us on a walk then stop off for a bacon buttie. 11pm meet in the foyer. £3.50 per person. (includes bacon buttie)Further details 01283 563483 Monday 27thFun in the ForestActivity day. Climbing wall, Laser Clay, Laser Combat, Orienteering, Archery, Shelter Building 9am - 5pm. Booking Essential. £20 per place. Ages 8-14. Contact 01283 563483. Early booking advised. Tuesday 28thPreparing for WinterHelp the birds make it through the winter months by making tasty treats for them! In the Classroom anytime between 2pm and 4pm, £2 per person. 01283 535039. 29th and 31stWoodland Combat Drop inA taster session of Laser Combat! £2.50 for 15mins. Come along to reception either at 2pm or 3pm. Thursday 30thArchery Drop inA taster session of Archery! £2.50 for 10 arrows. Between 2pm and 4pm. Friday 31stHallowe'en WalkWatch out for the Grim Reaper and whatever you do ...don't look back. Timed tickets from 6.15pm Walk lasts 40 minutes. £4 adults, £3 children. Tickets can be bought in advance from the shop at Rosliston Forestry Centre or call 01283 563483. Tickets available from 1.10.08. Restaurant open- please ring 01283 538909 for information. November 2008Saturday 1stBonfire NightOne of the few establishments that have a huge bonfire and spectacular fireworks! Bonfire lit at 6.30pm & Fireworks at 7pm. £4.50 adults, £3.50 concessions. Family ticket £10. Pay at gate. December 2008Saturday 6thChristmas Craft FairStart the festive season with some shopping at our craft fair- full of extra special gifts and unique Christmas presents. Free admission. 12pm-4pm Saturday 13thMince pie/Mulled Wine WalkCome and be merry! Enjoy a bracing walk around the Centre, finished off with a warming drink and a mince pie in the restaurant. Meet at 2pm in reception. |
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