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Events and activities include:
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
Kingsbury Young Anglers Club at Kingsbury Water Park
The first of three angling tuition sessions to be held monthly on Saturday afternoons for children aged 8 to 14 years – come along as many times as you wish and learn the essentials of good angling.  Suitable for beginners or those with some experience; no equipment required.
Time: 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Information Centre.
Cost: £4.00 per child, per session.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

Creepy Crawly Club at Ryton Pools Country Park.

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
Fungi Walk at Hartshill Hayes Country Park
Join a Ranger on this short walk looking for fungi and learn the basics of fungi identification.
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  Meet:  The Visitor Centre.
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
Fungi Walk at Pooley Country Park
Join a Ranger on this short walk looking for fungi, and learn the basics of fungi identification.
Time: 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Visitor Centre
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER
Stargazing at Kingsbury Water Park
An evening talk followed by the opportunity to view the night-time sky (weather permitting) with local experts. In conjunction with the Heart of England Astronomical Society.
Time: 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Information Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00. 
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
Birds of Prey at Kingsbury Water Park
See 24 July for details.

FRIDAY 30 & SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
Echills Wood Railway at Kingsbury Water Park – Halloween Train Rides
Dress up and make yourself look really scary for a spooky train ride in the park.  A prize for the best costume – judging at The Harvester Station at 4.30 p.m.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Harvester Station.
Cost: £1.00 per person per train ride.

Halloween Fright Night at Kingsbury Water Park
Call for further information. The Old Barn Coffee Shop will be open for refreshments (extra).  All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time:  6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. – last entry 8.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Harvester Station. 

NOVEMBER

SUNDAYS 1 & 15 NOVEMBER, and every first and third Sunday each month throughout the yearMiners’ Coffee Mornings at Pooley Country ParkSee 5 July for details.

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Kingsbury Young Anglers Club at Kingsbury Water Park
See 10 October for details.

SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Creepy Crawly Club at Ryton Pools Country Park

‘Moth Trunking’ at Hartshill Hayes Country Park
The Winter Moth is best observed by ‘trunking’ – searching tree trunks with spotlights for the flightless females that attract visiting males.  We will also set up a light trap to catch November Moths and December Moths, also active at this time of year.  Please bring a torch.
Time: 10.00 p.m. onwards.  Meet: The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

Night Walk at Ryton Pools Country Park
Join a Ranger for a night-time tour of the country park and see what wildlife comes out after dark.  Please bring a torch and wear warm winter clothes.
Time: 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER
Make A Bird Feeder at Kingsbury Water Park
Construct a bird feeder to take home and put up in your garden.  Also bring along yoghurt pots and cooking apples to make alternative feeders. Please bring a hammer.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Time: Drop in between 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Information Centre.
Cost: £3.00 per feeder, to include nuts.

Build a Bird Feeder at Ryton Pools Country Park
Make a simple bird feeder to take home for the birds in your garden.
Time: 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: £3.00 per feeder, to include nuts.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Night-time Wildlife Walk at Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
Join a Ranger for a night-time tour of the country park and see what wildlife comes out after dark.  Please bring a torch and wrap up warm.
Time: 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.  Meet:  Below the beacon.
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Buds and Bark at Kingsbury Water Park
Learn how to identify trees during the Winter season.  Can you tell an Oak from an Ash without its leaves?  Wear suitable footwear for muddy conditions. 
Time: 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Information Centre.
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

DECEMBER

All Saints Church, Burton Dassett
Carols By Candlelight.
For date and time, please contact the Vicar on 01295 770400.

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER
Kingsbury Young Anglers Club at Kingsbury Water Park

Birds of Prey at Ryton Pools Country Park

SUNDAYS 6 & 20 DECEMBER, and every first and third Sunday each month throughout the yearMiners’ Coffee Mornings at Pooley Country Park

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
Creepy Crawly Club at Ryton Pools Country Park

SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER
Natural Christmas at Kingsbury Water Park
Make a variety of festive decorations from natural materials in time to hang on your Christmas tree or front door.  If the weather is good we will go for a short walk to collect materials.
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.  Meet:  The Education Centre.
Cost: £3.00 per person (no concessions).
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER
Boxing Day Stroll at Kingsbury Water Park
Come and walk off those Christmas excesses with a gentle stroll around the park.  The Old Barn Café will be open for refreshments if required after the walk.
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  Meet:  The Information Centre.
Cost:  Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

Boxing Day Walk at Ryton Pools Country Park
Join a Ranger for a stroll around the park to walk off all that festive food.  See what wildlife is around at this time of year. 
Time: 1.00 to 3.00 p.m.  Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

Boxing Day Ramble at Hartshill Hayes Country Park
After all the Christmas festivities, a 4-mile ramble with a Ranger is just what the doctor ordered! 
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  Meet: The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.

For further information call 01827 872660 or pick up a copy of our free event guide from any of our park visitor centres, tourist information, local library and some local shops/hotels. Alternatively log onto http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks

Link to WCC