Primary Times Leicestershire May edition

Primary Times Leicestershire & Rutland
WHAT’S ON WHERE
WOW!
17 May
what’s on where
Open Your Ears - Bat Walk
Anglian Water Birdwatching
Centre LE15 8BT
www.lrwt.org.uk
These amazing creatures are often misunderstood
and overlooked so join us to
learn the basics and head out for a guided
bat walk on the reserve. You will learn
how to listen to and identify the bats using
detectors. You may also spot some other
nocturnal wildlife – owls, foxes, badgers –
as you stroll around the reserve after dusk.
Booking essential.
17 May – 19 May
Rockingham
International HorseTrials
Rockingham Castle LE16 8TH
www.rockinghamcastlehorsetrials.com
There will be a range of delicious food and
drink stands selling everything from soup
and sandwiches to burgers, paella and
Yorkshire puddings with all the trimmings!
There is a fully licensed bar in the centre
of the site along with coffee and tea stalls
across the event site. There is also a have
a go Dog Agility ring for your canine pals
to impress!
18 May
Achille Wood & Farm Walk
Hill Farm LE65 1WU
www.goleicestershire.com
Take a leisurely stroll around the farm and
woodland, taking in Canadian bison, red
deer, alpacas and many more. Finish with
a visit to Antlers and Alpaca coffee and gift
shop for brunch or refreshments.
Kids with Cameras
Calke Abbey DE73 7JF
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Come and join the photography team on a
kid’s camera walk and have some fun looking
for different views to photograph. Pick
up some handy tips and tricks along the
way. Don’t forget to bring your camera and
your adult along! We recommend suitable
footwear and clothing for the weather.
18 May – 19 May
Push the Boat Out Plus
Rutland Watersports Oakham, LE15 8BL
anglianwaterparks.co.uk/
rutland-water-park
Try Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking,
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Wind foiling
and Dinghy foiling! PLUS discounts on:
equipment hire, tuition & courses, camping,
boat launch & storage, Rutland Belle Cruises,
and Cycle hire. Demo Area Entry fee is
£5 per person with no bookings necessary.
Moira Canal Festival
Moira Furnace DE12 6AT
www.moiracanalfestival.com
The Moira Canal Festival is a family event
held every year on the restored section
of the Ashby Canal, at the historic Moira
Furnace Museum. Boats, Children’s Entertainment,
Live Steam and Shreck The Boat
Horse. It aims to raise awareness of, and
money for, the restoration, extension and
maintenance of the Ashby Canal.
18 May – 30 May
National Walking Festival
various venues
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Walks for all ages and abilities. Guided
and themed walks and activities. Beautiful
places to explore within the National Forest.
Pick up a brochure from either Ashby or
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centres.
18 May – 31 May
Rutland Walking &
Cycling Festival
various venues
www.activerutland.org.uk
Over 30 sessions for all ages and abilities
to try including country walks, mountain
bike ride, electric bike demo day and much
more! It’s a perfect opportunity to meet
new people with similar interests, explore
different areas across the historic county,
whilst witnessing the breath taking views of
the countryside.
19 May
Emergency Services Day
Bradgate Park Newtown
Linford, LE6 0HB
www.bradgatepark.org
FREE! A BIG family day out with a difference,
help us celebrate, the services who
make up the Leicestershire’s Emergency
Services and support Bradgate Park. Lots of
fun for all the family. Mini fire engine for the
children to ride on. Vintage fire engines to
look at and learn more about. Meet all the
Emergency Services and learn more about
the important work they do.
Loughborough Bike & Trike Show
Loughborough Market Place LE11 3EA
www.facebook.com/
LoughboroughBikeandTrike-Show
Loughborough Market Place will be filled
with bikes of all types - old and new, custom
and factory - something for everyone.
Open Day at The Brand
Brand Hill LE12 8SS
www.lrwt.org.uk
Grounds Open at the Brand. Refreshments,
children’s activities, woods, gardens, ponds,
APOLLO 10
ALMOST THERE
THE DRESS REHEARSAL FOR
THE FIRST LUNAR LANDING
The National
Space Centre
Join the National Space Centre for an
Apollo packed school holiday period,
as we discover just how Charlie Brown
and Snoopy nearly landed on the
Moon. This dress rehearsal for a Moon
landing brought the Apollo lunar module
to 8.4 nautical miles (15.6 km) from
the lunar surface, at the point where
powered descent would begin on the
actual landing. Its success enabled
the first landing to be attempted on
the Apollo 11 mission two months
later. Join The National Space Centre
to unearth the mysteries of the Moon's
geology and its history, along with lunar-themed
arts and crafts, the brand
new planetarium show, and even a
chance to explore the grotty side of
space with the Grossology talks.
www.spacecentre.co.uk
Indoor Archery
Activity Centre
Archery Legends is an award-winning
indoor archery activity centre.
BAND OF BOWMEN - 10am Saturday
and Sunday morning kids club. Ages
7 - 1 1 years. £15 for 80 minutes.
ARCHERY SUMMER CAMP – Starting
on Monday 15th July, every Monday
during the summer holidays. Ages
9 - 15 years. 10am or 1 pm time slot to
choose from. 80 minute session.
Full 6-week summer archery programme:
£75 (20% saving) Or you can
pay as you go: £15.
ROBIN HOOD BIRTHDAY PARTIES –
2-hour archery & pizza package. £195
for 10 children.
Guardian(s) must be in attendance.
www.archerylegends.co.uk
Date
25 May – 02 June 2019
Book online
spacecentre.co.uk
Join us during the school holiday as we discover how
Charlie Brown and Snoopy nearly landed on the Moon.
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