Wildside 2012 -13.pdf - Ogden Water
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August <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tuesday 21st August<br />
The Gruffalo<br />
See Tuesday 7th August for details.<br />
Wednesday 22nd August<br />
We’re Going on<br />
a Bear Hunt<br />
See Wednesday 1st August for details.<br />
Thursday 23rd August<br />
Shark in the Park<br />
See Monday 6th August for details.<br />
Thursday 23rd August<br />
Eaves and Leaves<br />
Meet Alastair Bishop from ‘Walk It’<br />
in St. James churchyard, Mytholm<br />
near Hebden Bridge at 10.30 for a<br />
1.5 hour walk through Eaves Wood<br />
passing sites of old mills and Ted<br />
Hughes’ former home. For further<br />
information, contact the leader on<br />
01422 843215.<br />
Thursday 23rd August<br />
Summer Pruning<br />
of Apples<br />
Learn the fundamentals of pruning<br />
fruit trees from the experts, and<br />
master the skill of pruning to obtain a<br />
good crop from your fruit trees.<br />
Outdoor clothing, work gloves and<br />
secateurs needed. Charge: £12.<br />
Booking essential call 01422 352246.<br />
Event runs from 10.00-12.00. Event<br />
held at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG).<br />
Monday 27th August<br />
Wainhouse Tower<br />
Open Day<br />
Access on foot from Wakefield Gate<br />
(off Skircoat Moor Road, King Cross,<br />
Halifax. Open 11.00-16.00 (last ascent<br />
15.30). £2 adults, children and<br />
Passport to Leisure holders £1.50,<br />
family ticket £5. Pay a visit, climb the<br />
403 steps of the spiral staircase, take<br />
in the fantastic view from this<br />
fabulously ornate, chimney.<br />
Monday 27th August<br />
Walk the Wainhouse Trail<br />
See 22nd July for details. Walk led by<br />
Ed Westbrook.<br />
Saturday 1st September<br />
Pole Lathe Turning<br />
Learn the craft of pole lathe turning<br />
at Shibden Hall (HX3 6XG). A hands<br />
on beginners course that teaches<br />
people how to use the pole lathe,<br />
how to choose the correct wood for<br />
the job and how to complete a<br />
simple item using the pole lathe.<br />
Learn about the history and tools of<br />
this ancient craft. Charge: £15.<br />
Booking essential telephone 01422<br />
352246. Session runs from 10.00-13.00.<br />
September <strong>2012</strong><br />
Monday 3rd and<br />
17th September<br />
Ovenden Health Walk<br />
Meet Mike Barnett outside<br />
Beechwood Medical Centre,<br />
Keighley Road, Ovenden at 13.00<br />
for a walk around Ovenden. Routes<br />
vary depending on ability of those<br />
taking part but will be between 1<br />
and 4 miles long and will often visit<br />
Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park.<br />
Contact the leader on 01422 244302<br />
for further information. Some routes<br />
are accessible with pushchairs and<br />
wheelchairs-call the leader to<br />
check before attending.<br />
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