30th March 2012 - Sir John Lawes School

DISCOVERING HARPENDEN COMMONHARPENDEN TOWN COUNCILTown HallLeyton RoadHarpendenHerts AL5 2LXTel: 01582 768278 Fax: 01582 760026Harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.ukwww.harpenden.gov.ukDiscovering Harpenden CommonIn the short time the Harpenden Common Discovery Day has been running it has become an annual familyfavourite in Harpenden. This year the event will take place on Saturday 16 June from 10am until 5pm and willagain be free to attend. Confirmed attractions include sheep shearing, falconry displays, a dancing dog display, adog show and ferret racing.The aim of the event is to promote Harpenden Common and encourage people to find out about this wonderfulasset in the heart of their community. It includes 3 nature trails, a horse ride, ponds, hay meadow, woodland andis home to a variety of sporting clubs. Over the decades Harpenden Common has had varied uses includinggrazing for sheep, horseracing, hunting, ice skating, athletics, football, cricket, golf, circuses and fairs.There are a number of opportunities for local charities and community groups associated with nature andenvironment to promote their issues for free by holding activities, having a stall or fundraising. If you would like toget involved, contact Dan Taylor on 01582 463665, dan.taylor@harpenden.gov.uk or visit www.harpenden.gov.uk.For further details, please contact Dan Taylor at Harpenden Town Council, tel. 01582 463665.Photo – Bird of Prey from last years event.