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Countryside - Activities and Events Listed below are countryside events for April. If you would like to find what's been happening at all our countryside sites throughout the whole year, download the If you would like to join our mailing list to receive a copy of our complete Countryside Events Guide every year by email, please email: hamhill@southsomerset.gov.uk If you would rather receive a paper copy, please phone Ham Hill on 01935 823617, leaving your full name and address. For all children's events where parents/guardians are not required to stay, all children must be registered with SSDC. You can download the The Rangers at Ham Hill Country Park now run a range of bushcraft courses throughout the year for families, adults and private groups. These courses offer opportunities to learn more about the great outdoors in your local Country Park! APRIL EVENTS Spring Watch at Yeovil Country Park Wednesday 7th April 10.30am – 12.30pm In anticipation of BBC's Springwatch starting, join the rangers to make special insect homes to put in your garden to give mini beasts somewhere to live throughout the year. For over 8's with or without an adult. Children under 8 may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Adult £5.00 Child £2.50 Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. Easter Egg Hunt at Ham Hill (Meet at Lime Kiln car park) Tuesday 13th April Two sessions: 10.00am – 12.00noon and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Come along for an Easter egg hunt in the wild woods. For Easter the rangers have hidden egg tokens in Horses Wood (approx 2 miles walk altogether, including a steep hill). Find them all to exchange for chocolate (if you can get to it before the rangers or squirrels). For over 8's with or without an adult. Children under 8 may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child £3.50 Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. Easter Egg Hunt at Yeovil Country Park Tuesday 13th April Two sessions: 10.00am – 12.00noon and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Come along for an Easter egg hunt in the wild woods. For Easter the rangers have hidden egg tokens in the valley gardens (approx 2 miles walk altogether, including a steep hill).. Find them all to exchange for chocolate (if you can get to it before the rangers or squirrels). For over 8's with or without an adult. Children under 8 may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Cost per child £3.50 Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. Family Conservation Project at Yeovil Country Park Wednesday 14th April 10.00am – 3.00pm (stay as long as you wish) For over 8's and their families. Join the countryside rangers for a day of woodland management work. Helping the rangers to cut down sycamore saplings using a range of hand tools, build hibernacula for insects and other small animals to use in winter. All tools, training and protective equipment provided. An adult must accompany children. Free Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. A Ranger Experience at Chard Reservoir Thursday 15th & Friday 16th April 9.30am – 3.30pm For young people aged between 12 and 16. Join the countryside rangers and volunteers for two days to carry out a range or practical tasks such as path clearance and scrub management and also learn outdoor skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, identity skills and outdoor cooking!!! Cost: £10.00 for two days Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. Family Bushcraft Day at Ham Hill Sunday 25th April 9.00am – 5.00pm For over 8's and their families. A chance for adults and children to learn together the basics of bushcraft. During the day you will learn a variety of survival skills from shelter building to fire lighting. A fun and informative day in the unique setting of Ham Hills woodlands. Lunch provided. Cost: Adults £30.00 Child £15.00 Booking is essential for this event. To book please phone the Heritage and Visitor Information Centre on 01935 845946. The centre can take credit/debit card payments, plus cheque or cash. To confirm your place you will need to pay in advance. COUNTRYSIDE ACTIVITIES If you are looking for something fun for the family to do at the weekend why not download the |
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