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14 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukGreen Guide to BassetlawDarin SmithJohn SmithWelcome to the Summer HolidayEdition of our Green Guide.The Bassetlaw Local StrategicPartnership Environment Sub-Group look at variousareas and issues within the District. The priorities ofthe Sub-Group are to promote and raise awarenessof environmental issues; to conserve and expandareas of open green space; promote recycling andthe reduction of waste; and to ensure cleaner andgreener public spaces across the District.We hope you find this useful and enjoy the varietyof events on offer. If you know anything elsehappening in your local area that we could add ina future ‘Green Guide to Bassetlaw’ publicationplease get in touch with us by telephone 01909533737 or 01909 533189 or alternatively viaEmail: cara.crossland@bassetlaw.gov.ukJordan BeardConnor Fox and Conner Spiller at an Idle Valley EventScott TillyDate Time Event Location Organisation Cost and Booking Additional Information27/07/2010 10.00 am - 12 noon Family orienteering Idle Valley Rural Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per child, adults free. Booking essential With a map and clues see what you can find.Learning Centrecall Sara Smith 01777 71394528/07/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Things that creepand crawl29/07/2010 10.00 am - 12 noon Children’s session onbutterflies and beesTreswell Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 713940Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre29/07/2010 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm Hedgehog event Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre03/08/2010 10.30 am -12 noon Make a DifferenceDayIdle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife Trust£1.50 per child, adults free. Booking essentialcall Sara Smith 01777 713945£1.50 per child, adults free.Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 71394504/08/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Terrific Trees Dukes Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 71394004/08/2010 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Wild ChildWednesdays04/08/2010 10.00 am -12.30 pmWild Child WednesdayWalks - Wet 'n' Wild05/08/2010 10.30 am -12 noon Water Safari Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre06/08/2010 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Picnic in the Park Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre07/08/210 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm James and theGiant Peach08/08/2010 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Wildlife Watch -ActivityClumber Park National Trust Normal Admission Charges Apply,No Additional Charges.Booking Not NeededClumber Park National Trust Adult £4; Child £2;Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16).Normal Admission Charges ApplyBooking Essential call 01909 544917Notts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Clumber Park National Trust Adult £13; Child £8;Family £34 2 adults, 3 children.Booking Essential call 01909 476592Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife Trust£1 per child. Booking essential callAnn Marie 01777 713940.Family event. Discover which tiny creatures make Treswelltheir home and take part in a mini-beast quiz.Find out more about butterflies and bees, and helprecord species found on the reserve.A family event to learn more about hedgehogs and howto encourage them in your garden. We will also makesome hedgehog homes.Children’s activity. Find out some of the things youcan do at home to make a difference and help theenvironment.Family event. Learn how to identify trees and take part infun art activities inspired by trees.Come and join in at these fun and informative wildlifethemed activities within the Conservation Centre forfamilies with children aged 11 and under.Fun and informative wildlife themed walks and activitiesfor families with children aged 11 and under.Children’s activity. Find out what’s lurking in the lakesaround the Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre.Children’s activity. Join Idle Valley for the big picnic, bringyour own food and follow the fun trail to find the picnicsite. There will be games for all to play.Bring along a picnic and chair and enjoy the shelteredand secluded surroundings of the Turning Yard at theMain Visitor Facilities. Illyria present David Wood'sadaptation, which captures all the fun and excitement ofRoald Dahl's superb children's classicChildren’s wildlife club (5 – 15 years old). Under 8s mustbe accompanied by an adult.10/08/2010 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Conservation Day Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 71394511/08/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Terrific Trees Dukes Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 71394011/08/2010 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Wild ChildWednesdays11/08/2010 10.00 am -12.30 pmWild Child WednesdayWalks - Mini beastmagic12/08/2010 10.30 am - 12 noon Woodland Workshop Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreClumber Park National Trust Normal Admission Charges Apply,No Additional Charges.Booking Not NeededClumber Park National Trust Adult £4; Child £2;Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16).Normal Admission Charges ApplyBooking Essential call 01909 544917Notts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Family Event. Bring your wellies to head onto theNature Reserve to take part in some practical hands onwork to help wildlife. Suitable for 8+ year olds with anaccompanying adult.Family event. Learn how to identify trees and take part infun art activities inspired by trees.Come and join in at these fun and informative wildlifethemed activities within the Conservation Centre forfamilies with children aged 11 and under.Fun and informative wildlife themed walks and activitiesfor families with children aged 11 and under,Children’s Event. Children will get the chance to meeta tree, make fairy bracelets, and find out more aboutwoodland life.Volunteering with Nottinghamshire Wildlife TrustCome and have fun working on NWT reserves everyWednesday and on the first and second Sunday ofeach month. Meet 9.00 – 9.30 am and leave site by4.00 pm. For further information and details of tasksplease call Rob Atkinson, Northern Reserves Officer, on01777 713943 or 07764 188451.Alternatively, you can have fun working at the IdleValley Nature Reserve every Thursday and on thethird and fourth Sunday of each month. For furtherinformation and details of tasks please call JamesSimpson, Idle Valley Reserve Officer, on 01777 713944or 07969 202305; Email: jsimpson@nottswt.co.uk