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Warwickshire County Council’s Country Parks service has recently issued an updated guide to all of Warwickshire’s country parks and greenways. The new guide gives people a snapshot of what is on offer across all the parks, so why not try a different park or greenway for your next visit?  Leaflets can be downloaded from the website http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks or collected from the parks information centres or local libraries, tourist information centres and Warwickshire Direct.

Country Parks Manager Paula Cheesman said: “With so much to see and do, plus a whole range of events during the school holidays – make Warwickshire Country Parks your number one leisure time destination.”

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SATURDAY 7 MAY
Willow Plant Obelisk at Ryton Pools Country Park
Come along and weave yourself a willow plant obelisk, ideal for your sweet peas, runner beans or any climbing plants.
Time:  1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. 
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  £3.00 per obelisk.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

WEDNESDAY 11 MAY
Toddlers Trundle at Ryton Pools Country Park

SATURDAY 14 MAY
Volunteering at Ryton Pools Country Park

Creepy Crawly Kids Club

Birds of Prey at Ryton Pools Country Park

Beginners Bat Night at Kingsbury Water Park   CU (Children’s University module)
A fun family night to learn all about bats!  A short introduction to bats followed by a wander around the park to find some local residents.  Please bring a torch.Time:  8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. 
Meet:  The Education Centre.  Cost:  £4.00 per person (includes hot drink and biscuits)
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

SUNDAY 15 MAY
Dawn Chorus at Ryton Pools Country Park
From early Spring through to Summer, as day breaks, song birds live up to their name and fill the air with music.  Get up early to learn about birds and bird song and you’ll be home in time for breakfast!  Bring your binoculars.  Hot drinks and croissants to warm you up at the end of the walk.
Time:  4.30 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. 
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  £4.00 per person (includes hot drink and croissant).
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

History Walk at Hartshill Hayes Country Park
A guided walk around the park to learn about its history and that of the surrounding area.
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.   
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £7.00.

WEDNESDAY 18 MAY
Toddlers Trundle at Ryton Pools Country Park

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 MAY
Miniature Traction Engine Gathering at Kingsbury Water Park
Miniature steam road vehicles will be operating in the park giving visitors the opportunity to ride on and talk to the owners/drivers.  An event organised by Echills Wood Railway.
Time: 11.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. each.   
Meet:  Far Leys car park. 
Cost:  FREE event (donations to a local charity).

SUNDAY 22 MAY
Scarecrow Making Day at Ryton Pools Country Park
Design and build your very own scarecrow, entries will be judged in the ensuing week and the winner will receive a prize. 
Time: 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.   
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £7.00.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592 to reserve a place and obtain your equipment list.

WEDNESDAY 25 MAY
Toddlers Trundle at Ryton Pools Country Park

SATURDAY 28 MAY TO SUNDAY 5 JUNE
Springtime Trail at Kingsbury Water Park
Collect your sheet from the Information Centre and follow the trail to find out some super Springtime facts! 
Cost:  £1.50 per trail sheet.

SATURDAY 28 MAY TO MONDAY 30 MAY
Bank Holiday Trail at Ryton Pools Country Park
Follow the clues around the park to crack the code and complete the challenge.
Cost:  £1.50 per trail sheet, available from the Visitor Centre.

SATURDAY 28 MAY
Spring Watch Walk at Ryton Pools Country Park
Be part of Spring Watch and help us spot the signs of Spring at Ryton.  Our observations of these natural events will be fed into a national database.
Time: 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.   
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £7.00.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

SUNDAY 29 MAY
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:  10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £7.00.

TUESDAY 31 MAY
Mad May Minibeasts at Kingsbury Water Park CU
Search the meadow, peer under logs and shake the trees to find some amazing beasties! A family event.
Time:  10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. 
Meet:  The Education Centre. 
Cost:  £3.00 per child.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.

Krazy Kites at Ryton Pools Country Park CU
Have a go at making your own recycled kite then join a Ranger to fly it in the park.  Let’s hope for a windy day!  For children aged 5 to 10 years who must be accompanied by an adult.
Time:  11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 
Meet:  The Visitor Centre. 
Cost:  £3.00 per child.
Booking essential – telephone 024 7630 5592.

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