the full Outdoor Learning Programme 2013 - Severn Gorge ...

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LIGHTMOORA4169Shropshire WayLydebrookDingleSGCT CentreDARBY ROADMuseum of IronIronworksVaneCoppiceOODSIDECOALBROOKDALEEnginuityCaptain'sCoppiceWJIGGERS BANKCHURCH ROADMuseum ofSteel SculptureCHERRY TREE HILLRough ParkDale CoppiceNEWCOMEN WAYA4169W O O D S I D E A V E N U EM54 (East)Junc. 4The SGCT CentreWOODSIDEROUNDABOUTSupermarketMADELEYRETAIL AREAM54 Junc. 4(Via A442)PoliceMADELEYROUNDABOUTBUILDWAS ROAD B4380Power StationValley HotelDale EndSchoolSTATION ROADGreen WoodCentre & CaféDALE ROADLincolnHillRotundaPARADISELINCOLN HILLMuseum of The GorgeHODGEBOWERBEECH ROADIronbridgeWayIRONBRIDGEMADELEY ROAD HILLLEES FARMROUNDABOUTMADELEYLEGGES WAYShropshire WayBenthall EdgeTHE WHARFAGEIron BridgeLADY WOODBedlam FurnacesWATERLOO STR EETSevern Valley WayJackfield BridgeJACKFIELDLloyds CoppiceR I V E R S E V E R NLPORT ROADCOABlists HillVictorian TownBLISTSHILLJackfieldTile MuseumHay InclinedPlaneGolfCourseSevern Valley WayMaws Craft CentreMemorial FootbridgeCoalportChina MuseumShakespeare InnCOALPORT2PreensheadCOALP O R THaywoodHI GH S T RR I V E R S E V E R NSevern Valley Way &NCN Route 45 Mercian WayEETCoalportBridgeSuttonWood

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is aregistered charity which manages muchof the landscape within IronbridgeWorld Heritage Site. The Trust is locatedin a fully accessible award winningeco-build set within the woodlands ofthe Sunniside Old Deer Park, central toIronbridge and hosts a small car park.The landscape, of woodlands,heathlands and wildflower meadows,are managed for wildlife and publicaccess and includes 25 kms of footpathsalong which you will find an abundanceof wildlife and clues of the past.This Outdoor Learning Programme isa new venture for the Trust. Fundingfrom Big Lottery and Natural Englandhas enabled these courses to be heavilysubsidised. The fees cover resourcesand are charged accordingly. Somecourses require you to bring materialsor equipment. Please see additionalinformation.Contact information:bookings@severngorge.org.uk01952 433880www.severngorge.org.ukBookings:All courses are based at Severn GorgeCountryside Trust unless indicated with ameeting point and post code.Please book your places via email tobookings@severngorge.org.uk or tel:01952 433 880 or by post with SAE toSevern Gorge Countryside Trust, DarbyRoad, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7EP.Booking forms are on page 15.All courses and walks have limitednumbers of places.The course places are reserved oncepayment has been received. Where acourse is fully booked, we can acceptfurther names in case of cancellations.There are no concessions.For the FREE guided walks, please bookyour place. However, contact us as soonas possible if you cannot attend.Cancellation: If you need to cancelyour place, please contact us as soon aspossible. If you cancel more than 4 weeksbefore the course starts we will retain 50%to cover our administration costs.Cancellations within 4 weeks of thecourse start date are chargeable in fullunless we are able to fill the place from areserve list.Start times: Times listed are the actualtime the course/walk begins. Please arrive15 minutes before the stated time forregistration.Refreshments and clothing: Pleasebring your own packed lunch and drinks.Tea and coffee will be available for indoorsessions. We shall be outside for most ofthe courses. Strong footwear and outdoorclothing are essential.Ages: All courses are suitable forparticipants 16+. On guided walks,children must be accompanied by anadult.AccommodationA variety of accommodation is availablein the local area. The Tourist InformationCentre in Ironbridge will be pleased tohelp you: tic@ironbridge.org.uk orwww.visitironbridge.co.uk3

4Course Summary 2013Courses Walks Free walks Community eventsDATE COURSE TUTOR COST PAGE5 February Winter Tree Identification in Benthall Woods Russell Rowley FREE 525 February Introduction to Rural Archaeology Imogen Sambrook £10 513 March Learning to See – a beginner’s guide to taking better photographs Sophie Kerr £5 516 & 17 April Rustic Chair Making Neill Mapes £45 619 April Creative Painting and Drawing within the Ironbridge Gorge Lynne Morgan £20 624 April Using Woodlands for Outdoor Learning Sue Shanks £30 626 April Birds and their Habitats – part 1: Woodland Glenn Bishton £5 74 May Birds and their Habitats – part 2: Scrub & grassland Glenn Bishton £5 710 May Birds and their Habitats – part 3: Oak woodland Glenn Bishton £5 717 May Celebrating National Children’s Book Week: The Gruffalo Cadi Price FREE 818 May Birds and their Habitats – part 4: Hedgerows and farmland Glenn Bishton £5 822 May Insects of the Ironbridge Gorge – part 1 Pete Boardman £10 829 May Let’s be creative in Rough Park Sue Shanks FREE 831 May-2 June A three-day creative art course in a World Heritage Landscape Lynne Morgan £20/day 915 June Introduction to making and firing prehistoric pottery Mick Krupa £25 1018 June Plant Identification in Benthall Edge woodlands and heathland Penny Wysome FREE 1022 June Charcoal in Archaeology and an Introduction to Charcoal Burning Mick Krupa £25 1025 June Summer Tree Identification in Sutton woods Nathan Morris FREE 112 July Industrial Archaeology of Benthall Edge Bob Thomas FREE 116 July Introduction to Prehistoric Iron Smelting Mick Krupa £25 1125 July Glow Worm Survey Cadi Price FREE 1227 July History of Lime Production in the Ironbridge Gorge Mick Krupa £25 129 & 10 August Artists Charcoal Making and Drawing in the Ironbridge Gorge Mick Krupa £35 1228 August Insects of the Ironbridge Gorge – part 2 Pete Boardman £10 1330 August Bat survey Cadi Price FREE 134 September The Iron Trail Craig Baker FREE 1322 September Creative writing along the Sabbath Walks Julie Bromilow £10 138 October Fungi Foray in the Ironbridge Gorge Sue Shanks £10 1418 October Coalbrookdale Circular Cadi Price FREE 1431 October Halloween High Jinks Cadi Price £2.50 14

5 February 10am-1pmWinter TreeIdentification inBenthall WoodsTutor: Russell RowleyIdeal for anyone interested intree identificationWhat is the difference betweenone tree and another? How doyou identify trees when not inleaf? Take a guided tour throughBenthall Woods and learn howto identify native trees in winter.Take a closer look at buds, barkand the shape of trees.FREE. Meet on the Iron Bridge(TF8 7DR). Max no. 1225 February 9.30am-4pmIntroduction toRural ArchaeologyTutor: Imogen SambrookA day of learning andexploring rural archaeologicalfeatures found withinthe Ironbridge GorgeStart the day with anintroductory lecture ofrecognisable archaeologicalfeatures found in the Shropshirecountryside, looking brieflyat their form, development,current condition, threats to theirconservation, and management/ solutions/opportunities fortheir continued preservationand interpretation in the ruralhistoric environment. This willbe followed by three site visits tolook at archaeological features,their condition, managementand interpretation. The day willconclude with discussions aboutthe sites visited and looking atsome finds from the local area.£10. Travel between sites is byminibus. Max no. 12© Sophie Kerr13 March 10am-3pmLearning to See –a beginner’s guideto taking betterphotographsTutor: Sophie KerrA workshop to inspire andguide you on your way totaking your pictures to thenext levelThe day starts with a talk aboutbasic photography techniquesto use throughout the day,followed by a woodland walkfinding images and practisingnew skills. After lunch youwill use simple photo editingsoftware in order to enhanceand experiment, and finallyprint an image to take homewith you.£5. Digital camera essentialMax no. 65

616 & 17 April 9am-5.30pmRustic Chair Making:2 day courseTutor: Neill MapesCreate your own rustic ‘slab’chair in an outdoor woodlandsetting to take homeAn intensive, practical, hands-oncourse taking you through thebasics of constructing your ownslab chair, other- wise known asAfrican/Druid/Viking style. Youwill use hand tools and learna variety of carpentry skills toproduce a chair to be proud of.£45. Bring own tools ifavailable: saws, planes, chisels.Max no. 619 April 9.30am-4pmCreative Paintingand Drawing withinthe IronbridgeGorgeTutor: Lynne MorganAn introduction for thebeginner in drawing andpainting local landscapes andhistoric structuresOutdoors, you will be able tomake preparation work in yoursketchbook to gather inspirationand information for your ownartwork.Indoors, we shall explorefamous artists who painted inthis area and Lynne Morgan willgive a demonstration prior toyou starting your painting.Plenty of help and advice isavailable throughout the day.£20. Bring a small sketchbook,portable outdoor drawing/painting materials, paper,brushes, preferred medium. Fulllist available. Max no. 12© Sue Shanks24 April 9.30am-3.30pmUsing Woodlandsfor OutdoorLearningTutor: Sue ShanksThis outdoor workshopwill consider ways of usingwoodlands for inspirationand curricular resourcesWe will consider ways to usegreen spaces effectively andwill include practical handsonparticipation and skilldevelopment and will include:• planning for learning outdoorsusing materials, equipment,organisation and risk/benefitassessments, outdoor surveysand observations• simple identification – plants,mini-beasts/other groups,collecting data• use outdoor experiencesas key elements in learningprogrammes.£30. For teachers, teachingstaff and anyone interested inusing woodlands as a learningenvironment for all ages.Max no. 12

26 April 9.30am-1pmBirds and theirHabitats – part 1:WoodlandTutor: Glenn BishtonGain pleasure and knowledgefrom observing and learningabout birds in woodlandsThis walk takes you throughBenthall Edge Wood, Ironbridgewhich supports a wide selectionof birds, each with their ownsong, territory & food. Habitatmanagement and conservationissues will be discussed.£5. Binoculars useful, meet onThe Iron Bridge (TF8 7DR).Max no. 124 May 9.30am-1pmBirds and theirHabitats – part 2:Scrub & grasslandTutor: Glenn BishtonGain pleasure and knowledgefrom observing and learningabout birds in scrub andgrasslandThis walk explores Devil’sDingle, managed by E-on, thissite over-looks Buildwas. Thehabitat of scrub, grassland andpools supports many Africansummer migrant warblers &birds of scrub, open grasslandand pools.£5. Binoculars useful, meet atentrance to Devil’s Dingle offB4380 near Buildwas Bridge(TF8 7BU). Max no. 1210 May 9.30am-1pmBirds and theirHabitats – part 3:Oak woodlandTutor: Glenn BishtonGain pleasure and knowledgefrom observing and learningabout birds in oak woodlandsThis walk takes you up andaround The Wrekin, a highupland oak woodland overlookingthe River Severn andwest Telford. Here, you willobserve a wealth of summermigrants, and learn about nestboxschemes and conservationissues.£5. Binoculars useful, meet atForest Glen car park, Wrekin(TF6 5AL). Max no. 127© Glenn Bishton

17 May 5-7pmCelebratingNational Children’sBook Week: TheGruffaloTutor: Cadi PriceA family woodland walkcelebrating the adventuresof The Gruffalo, the famouschildren’s story bookTo explore this wonderful story,we’ll go on a journey into thewoods to find the Gruffalo…‘A mouse took a stroll throughthe deep dark wood…’ Whathappened next?You’re most welcome to comein fancy dress.FREE. Wellingtons/sturdy shoesessential. Max no. 2018 May 9.30-1pmBirds and theirHabitats – part 4:Hedgerows andfarmlandTutor: Glenn BishtonGain pleasure and knowledgefrom observing and learningabout birds in hedgerows andfarmlandThis walk will take in habitatsof farmland and hedgerowslocated near The Wyke, thetheme being farmland birds andconservation issues.£5. Binoculars useful, meet atNational Trust Benthall HallBroseley, (TF12 5RX). Max no.1222 May 10-4pmInsects of theIronbridge Gorge -part 1Tutor: Pete BoardmanLearn to identify insects withan expert entomologist inwoodlands and meadowsHabitats around the IronbridgeGorge are incredibly importantfor a range of insects includingsome very special species.The day will be spent aroundLoamhole and LydebrookDingles to see the wealth ofinsect interest. We will look atconservation issues as well asgetting a close look at a rangeof species.£10. Bring x10 hand lens, kneel/sitting pad. Max no.1229 May 10am-12.30 or1.30-4pmLet’s be creative inRough ParkTutor: Sue ShanksTwo family creativity eventsusing natural materials inmeadow and woodlandDivided into 2 sessions, therewill be the opportunity toproduce large-scale temporaryinstallations of landscapes andhorizons and contribute to aportrait gallery left for others toadmire in the meadow.Additionally, you may makesmaller artists palettes, pictureframes and mini-beasts, fromobservations and foundmaterials, to take home toremind you of the rich colours,textures and materials that arefound everywhere within ournatural environment.8FREE. Meet at entrance to RoughPark, end of Newcomen Way,Woodside Avenue, Woodside(TF7 5UB).Max no. 30 per session

31 May 9.30-4pmA three-daycreative art coursein a World HeritageLandscape – day 11 June 9.30am-4pmA three-daycreative art coursein a World HeritageLandscape – day 22 June 9.30am-4pmA three-daycreative art coursein a World HeritageLandscape – day 3Tutor: Lynne MorganTutor: Lynne MorganTutor: Lynne MorganIntroducing tonal drawingtechniques in the IronbridgeGorgeDuring the morning, learn howto use a sketchbook outsideto gather inspiration andinformation from the landscape.Emphasis will be on tonalstudies. After lunch, we will lookat the work of some famousartists who produced tonaldrawings in black and white.The tutor will give ademonstration in charcoalbefore you use your sketchesto produce a piece of artworkin charcoal, with plenty of helpand advice as required.£20. Bring a small sketchbook,portable outdoor drawingmaterials for use outdoors, goodquality drawing or watercolourpaper, drawing board.Max no. 12Introducing colour into yourpaintings to create emotionsand moodsDuring the morning, learn howto use a sketchbook outsideto gather inspiration andinformation from the landscapeand introduce colour into yourstudies. After lunch, we willlook at the work of some veryfamous artists who used colourin this way. The tutor will givea demonstration using acrylicsbefore you use your sketches toproduce a piece of artwork inacrylic, with plenty of help andadvice as required.£20. As day 1 and includingwatercolour paper, canvas orboard for finished artwork,acrylic colours, brushes, tear offpalette or old plate, drawingboard. Max no.12Introducing mixed mediainto your paintings to createtextureWe will look at the work of otherartists who use mixed mediaor unorthodox materials in thisway.© Lynne MorganThere will be a demonstrationusing mixed media by the tutor,after which you will be ableto use the sketches you madeduring previous course daysto produce a piece of artworkin mixed media, with plenty ofhelp and advice as required.£20. As day 2 with a selectionof mixed mediums and texturesof your choice, canvas or boardfor finished artwork, pva glue toattach textures. Max no. 129

15 June 9am-5pmIntroduction tomaking and firingprehistoric potteryTutor: Mick KrupaThis course provides anintroduction to prehistoricpotteryStudy the materials andtechniques used in potterymanufacturing and firing andits subsequent survival in thearchaeological record.Using a specific examplefrom the Iron Age, known as“briquetage” which is intimatelyassociated with salt production,participants will produce asimple coil pot using locallysourced materials before firingthe finished vessel in a replicaprehistoric pottery kiln.£25. Old clothes advisable.Max no. 1018 June 10am-1pmPlant Identificationin Benthall Edgewoodlands andPatten’s RockQuarry heathlandTutor: Penny WysomeIdeal for anyone fascinatedby plant identificationEnjoy a guided walk with Pennyand become familiar with thehuge variety of flower and leafforms of wild flowers in thesebeautiful habitats.FREE. Bring a flower ID bookand x10 hand lens optional.Meet on The Iron Bridge,(TF8 7DR). Max no. 1222 June 9am-5pmCharcoal inArchaeology andan Introduction toCharcoal BurningTutor: Mick KrupaThis course provides anintroduction to charcoalStudy its importance in thearchaeological record, how itwas produced and used, fromantiquity to the recent past, andhow in this modern world it stillsurvives as a traditional industry.Using practical demonstrationsof earthen clamp charcoalbuilding, based on research inthe UK and Eastern Europe, itaims to present an internationalsynthesis of this ancient craft,the people involved and theircultural traditions.£25. Old clothes advisable.Max no. 1010© Mike Ashton

25 June 10am-1pmSummer TreeIdentification inSutton woodsTutor: Nathan MorrisIdeal for anyone interested intree and leaf identificationWhat is the difference betweenone tree and another? How toyou identify trees when in leaf?Take a guided walk throughSutton Woods to learn how toidentify trees in summer lookingat leaves, fruit, bark and shapeof the trees.FREE. Meet at Shakespeare Inn,Coalport, (TF8 7HT). Max no. 122 July 11am-1pmIndustrialArchaeology ofBenthall EdgeTutor: Bob ThomasIntroduction to the industrialpast of this beautifulwoodlandThe aim of this guided walk isto highlight the rich industrialarchaeology of the area ofBenthall and Ironbridge duringthe Industrial Revolution andchanges made since then.FREE. Meet: on The Iron Bridge(TF8 7DR). Max no. 126 July 9am-5pmIntroduction toPrehistoric IronSmeltingTutor: Mick KrupaIntroduction to prehistoriciron smelting using thetechniques of the ‘bloomeryfurnace’The ‘bloomery furnace’ wasprevalent during the late IronAge and Roman occupation ofBritain. Using a replica Romanshaft furnace, participants willlearn about the raw materialsand how they were minedand prepared for smelting, thetechniques and chemistry of thesmelting process and how thefinal bloom would be processedto produce iron tools.£25. Old clothes advised.Max no. 10© Andrew Cutts11

1225 July 9.30-11.30pmGlow Worm SurveyTutor: Cadi PriceHave you ever seen theelusive glow worm? A femalebeetle with glowing powers!Glow worms start to shine assoon as it gets dark properly,about 11pm in July.Prior to then, we’ll take a strollalong the Silkin Way before westart the survey. We’ll count the‘glows’ and complete the surveyto send the results online.FREE. Torch preferable, meet atShakespeare Inn, Coalport(TF8 7HT). Max no. 20© Cadi Price27 July 9am-5pmHistory of LimeProduction in theIronbridge GorgeTutor: Mick KrupaA day to explore a lesserknown aspect of industryoften overlooked againstthe world renowned ironindustry that gave birth tothe Industrial RevolutionUsing site visits to recentlyrestored limekilns and Patten’sRock Quarry the course willexplore all aspects of thegeology of limestone, itsextraction and subsequentprocessing to produce‘quicklime’ a product ofimmense value to agricultureand the building industry.A practical demonstration oflime burning will be undertakenin a small test kiln using locallysourced lime stones.£25. Old clothes advisable.Max no. 109 & 10 August9.30am-4pmArtists CharcoalMaking andDrawing in theIronbridge GorgeTutors: Mick Krupa andLynne MorganMake your own charcoal tocreate your own artworkDay 1 – Introduction to charcoalburning and experimenting withsuitable materials to use thecombustion method. Sketcheswill be made in preparation formaking a charcoal drawing.Day 2 – Retrieving the charcoalfired overnight and testingthe materials. Study charcoaldrawings of famous artistsfollowed by a demonstrationin charcoal, and finally, useyour sketches to produce yourcharcoal artwork.£35. Old clothes, smallsketchbook, drawing materialsfor outdoors, quality drawingor watercolour paper, drawingboard. Max no. 12

28 August 10am-4pmInsects of theIronbridge Gorge –part 2Tutor: Pete BoardmanLearn to identify insects withan expert entomologistHabitats around the IronbridgeGorge are incredibly importantfor a range of insects includingsome very special species foundin few other places. The day willbe spent exploring the woodsand meadows around BenthallEdge to see the wealth of insectinterest around the sites. We willlook at conservation issues aswell as getting a close look at arange of species.£10. Bring a x10 hand lens,kneel/sit pad. Max no. 1230 August 8-10pmBat surveyTutor: Cadi PriceA night walk to identify thevariety of bat species alongthe River SevernA circular guided walk toidentify the different species ofbat along the River Severn fromCoalport and Sutton Woods toJackfield.We shall use bat detectors foridentification.FREE. Meet at ShakespeareInn Coalport, (TF8 7HT), Torchessential. Max no. 204 September 10am-1pmThe Iron TrailTutor: Craig BakerFollow the Iron Trail, a NEWwalking leafletIronbridge, as a World HeritageSite, is full of history whichstarted well before the comingof The Iron Bridge in 1779and the town that developedaround it. Many remainsexist which tell of its history.The Iron Trail introduces us tothat past whilst taking in themagnificent natural wonders ofour woodlands.FREE. Meet on The Iron Bridge(TF8 7DR). Max no. 1222 September10.30am-4pmCreative writingalong the SabbathWalksTutor: Julie BromilowDo you have a passion forwords?This course will help younegotiate the thickets ofprocrastination, and knuckledown to writing well. It isdesigned to give participantsboth an opportunity to learnmore about the theory of goodwriting, and also to put the craftinto practice through a range ofactivities.Extra inspiration will beprovided by the setting –starting at the Severn GorgeCountryside Trust, much ofthe teaching will take place inwoodlands.£10. Bring something to writewith and on – notebooks, pens,and clipboards. Max no. 1213

8 October 10.30am-3pmFungi Foray in theIronbridge GorgeTutor: Sue ShanksIdeal for anyone interested infungi identificationNeither plant nor animal, fungiare a kingdom in their ownright. Their fruit bodies comein all shapes of sizes, coloursand shapes with some so smallyou can’t even see them. Thewoodlands have a wealth ofspecies.The Foray will explore littleknown areas of woodlands andwe’ll go off the beaten track.£10. Collection basket optional.Max no. 1218 October 11am-2pmCoalbrookdaleCircularTutor: Cadi PriceEnjoy the Autumn coloursalong woodland pathsaround CoalbrookdaleCoalbrookdale is full of historybut also surrounded bywoodlands at their best in theAutumn.This circular guided walkwill lead you through all thewoodlands surrounding theDale.FREE. Meet at Dale End car park(TF8 7DN). Max no. 1231 October 3-6pmHalloween HighJinksTutor: Cadi PriceA seasonal celebration for allthe familyCome and join in with a hostof Halloween high jinks atSevern Gorge Countryside Trust.Fancy dress welcome. Our finalevent celebrates this specialprogramme of woodlandactivities.£2.50 per child. Admission priceincludes a pumpkin to carve14© Mike Ashton

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Contact information:Severn Gorge CountrysideTrust, Darby Road,Coalbrookdale, Telford,TF8 7EP01952 433880www.severngorge.org.ukThis project was supported by16Artwork by MA Creative© Mike Ashton © Cadi Pricewww.macreative.co.uk© Mike Ashton