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All the event details are contained in a new bumper 45-page booklet is packed with things to do at all of Warwickshire County Council’s Country Parks during 2010.

Visitor Manager Paula Cheesman said: “Whether you are interested in volunteering, bat nights, making hedgehog homes or den building you are sure to find something suitable for all the family to enjoy.

“Plus there are some new events this year, and due to the success of the Survival Day at Pooley, there are more of these events planned. I’d recommend to book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited on some events.

“Country Parks make for a great value day out, most of the events are only a couple of pounds, and the only other cost is parking.”

Events coming up include:

SUNDAY 25 APRIL
‘Photography Through The Seasons’ at Kingsbury Water Park.

Three Villages Walk from Pooley Country Park
A 5-mile circular walk from the park taking in the villages of Alvecote, Shuttington and Amington with superb views of the SSSI at Alvecote Pools.
Time: 2pm to 4.30pm Meet: The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £5.00.

MAY
At weekends and school holidays in May at Pooley Country Park the popular craft table will be set up with seasonal materials for children to make something to take home with them. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10am to 5pm Meet: The Visitor Centre.
Cost: £1.50 per item.

SUNDAY 2 MAY
Dawn Chorus Walk at Kingsbury Water Park
A 2-mile walk at this magical time of day, music provided by Kingsbury’s own ‘bird choir’, followed by breakfast in The Old Barn Café (optional extra).Time: 4am to 6am. Meet: The Information Centre. Cost: Adults £2.50/Concessions £1.50/Family £5.00 (breakfast extra)
Booking essential only if breakfast required – telephone 01827 872660.

Bluebells through the Lens at Ryton Pools Country Park
Experience the beauty of the bluebells of Ryton Wood and learn how to capture this fabulous spectacle on camera.  On this guided 3-mile walk you will learn a few simple tips on how to make sure your bluebell photos never disappoint.
Time: 2pm to 4pm. Meet: The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £5.00.

SATURDAY 8 MAY
Creepy Crawly Club at Ryton Pools Country Park

SATURDAY 15 MAY
Volunteering at Ryton Pools Country Park

Birds of Prey at Ryton Pools Country Park

Bat Night for Beginners at Kingsbury Water ParkA short introduction to bats followed by a jacket potato in the Old Barn Café.  We will then take a short walk in the park to find which bats make Kingsbury their home!  An ideal family event.  Please bring a torch.Time: 8pm to 10pm. Meet: The Education Centre. Cost: Adults £5.50, Concessions £4.50 (includes jacket potato, drinks extra)
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

SATURDAY 15 and SUNDAY 16 MAY
Miniature Traction Engine Gathering at Kingsbury Water Park
Rally of miniature road vehicles and miniature traction engines organised by Echills Wood Railway.
Time: 11am to 4.30pm each day. Meet: Far Leys car park.
Cost: FREE event (donations to a local charity).

SUNDAY 16 MAY
Woodland Survival Day at Hartshill Hayes Country Park
Try and survive in the Hayes Wood. Have a go at shelter building, fire lighting, cooking and navigation. Learn new skills, have a laugh and spend a day in the great outdoors. A family event suitable for children aged 8 and over, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 11am to 3pm. Meet: The Visitor Centre. 
Cost: Adults £5.00, Concessions £4.00 (includes jacket potato, bring your own filling, and hot chocolate).
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

MONDAY 31 MAY
Bank Holiday Fun Trail at Ryton Pools Country Park
Follow the clues around the park to crack the code and complete the challenge.  Suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years.  Trail sheets available from the Visitor Centre between 11am and 3pm.
Cost: £1.50 per trail sheet.

The new ‘purple’ events booklet is free of charge and is available from all Warwickshire’s Country Parks visitor information centres.

In addition to more than 100 events, walks and activities planned for evenings and weekends, there will also be themed activities taking place at Kingsbury Water Park, Ryton Pools Country Park and Pooley Country Park during the school holidays.

For a free copy of the new booklet, entitled ‘Country Parks Events at a Glance’ ring Ryton Pools Country Park on 024 7630 5592 or email: parks@warwickshire.gov.uk .

The booklet is also available as a download from the Warwickshire County Council website at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks. They are available from libraries, Tourist Information Centres, and some local shops, businesses and hotels.

For further information on this or to find out more about all of Warwickshire’s Country Parks, call Kingsbury Water Park on 01827 872660 or e-mail parks@warwickshire.gov.uk. Or visit http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks

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