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BEDGEBURY Spring/Summer 2018 Events Bedgebury’s dawn chorus • Getting active in the forest • How to capture the perfect image • Suggested £1 donation www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk Cover image: Come and see our stunning cherry tree Welcome to our avenue in bloom this spring! new look magazine! by Katherine Jary Manager, The Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum We have smartened it up, changed our eco-paper to better show off our beautiful Bedgebury pics, and narrowed the focus of each edition. Magazines will now appear when we have a Bedgebury story to tell. Keep your eyes peeled for each new edition in your member e-mails and in the Visitor Centre atrium, and do tell us what you think about them. If there is a Bedgebury story you’d like us to tell in future, please just get in touch! In this edition, we want to tell you about the inspirational array of events and activities on offer at Bedgebury this spring and summer, including a new Pinetum walking trail for you to try. Some will enhance your appreciation of our wonderful Pinetum through its landscape, wildlife or trees, others will offer you the chance to achieve your own personal goals for 2018 in a spectacular outdoor environment. We hope that you can find at least one activity at Bedgebury this spring and summer that will enable you to connect with nature in a way that works for you. Bedgebury is run not-for-profit, with recreation supporting conservation. By enjoying the site’s events programme, you are contributing directly to Bedgebury’s conifer conservation efforts as well as supporting the development and maintenance of the Contents recreation facilities that you enjoy. Welcome to our new look magazine! ........1 Thank you for your support. What’s on at Bedgebury .............................2 If you want to get in touch to share your view of the magazine, Event calendar ............................................3 or to ask us to tell a particular Bedgebury story, e-mail us at Race calendar ............................................5 [email protected] Bedgebury’s dawn chorus: going for a song! ...................................... 11 Hidden secrets of the Pinetum: a walking trail ............................ 13 Getting active in the forest ........................26 A different way of seeing .........................28 Site information and our partners ...........30 Enjoy the benefits of membership ...........32 Coming later this year…...........................33 1 What’s on at Bedgebury Event calendar For more information on any of the events listed, please contact either: MARCH Bedgebury Visitor Centre Information Office on 01580 879820 or visit Saturday 3rd Drop in from Volunteer recruitment day 10.00am to 2.00pm www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury APRIL The Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum on 01580 879842 or visit Tuesday 3rd 9.00am to 3.00pm Easter holiday forest camp www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk Monday 9th to Drop in from Bedgebury National Pinetum habitat trail Friday 13th 10.00am to 2.00pm Events and activities may be subject to change. We recommend that you ring either of the Tuesday 10th 9.00am to 3.00pm Easter holiday forest camp numbers above before visiting. Saturday 21st 5.30am Dawn photography workshop* Friday 27th 10.00am Take better pictures with your smartphone* Sunday 29th 5.00am Bedgebury's dawn chorus* MAY Friday 11th 10.00am Starting digital photography* Saturday 12th 10.00am Starting digital photography for teenagers* Friday 18th 10.00am Take better pictures with your smartphone* Saturday 19th 9.30am Introduction to birdsong* Wednesday 30th 8.45pm Nightjars of the forest* Thursday 31st Before sunset Bat walk* JUNE Friday 15th T.B.C. Forest Live concert – Paloma Faith Friday 16th T.B.C. Forest Live concert – Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott Saturday 23rd T.B.C. Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club – 6-hour endurance race Saturday 30th 12.30pm Bedgebury’s butterflies – a talk and walk* JULY Dates T.B.C T.B.C. Summer holiday forest camp Saturday 7th T.B.C. Illyria outdoor theatre – The adventures of Dr Dolittle Saturday 7th Before sunset Bat walk* Saturday 28th Before sunset Bat walk* School holidays 9.30am to 5.30pm 9-Cone treasure hunt trail sheet AUGUST Dates T.B.C T.B.C. Summer holiday forest camp 2nd 3rd 9th 10th 10.30am to 3.00pm Hands on cones activity 16th 17th 23rd 24th School holidays 9.30am to 5.30pm 9-Cone treasure hunt trail sheet Saturday 4th 1.00pm Bedgebury’s butterflies – a walk* Saturday 4th Before sunset Bat walk* Friday 10th Before sunset Bat walk* 2 3 * Friends’ events Race calendar Booking conditions for all events FEBRUARY excluding Friends’ events: Sunday 25th From 8.30am Buggy running – 5k and 10k MAY Non-members will be subject to the Wednesday 2nd 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k summer series – race 1 standard vehicle admission charge unless Sunday 20th From 8.30am Buggy running – 5k and 10k otherwise specified. Sunday 20th 10.00am Nice Work – 5k and 10k canicross challenge JUNE Wednesday 6th 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k summer series – race 2 Booking conditions for Friends’ Wednesday 20th 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k canicross challenge events (marked *): JULY All events are held in, or will start from, the Wednesday 4th 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k summer series – race 3 Sunday 15th From 8.30am Buggy running – 5k and 10k Visitor Centre unless otherwise specified. Wednesday 18th 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k canicross challenge Full payment is required to reserve places AUGUST on all events. Wednesday 1st 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k summer series – race 4 Wednesday 15th 7.00pm Nice Work – 5k and 10k canicross challenge No refund can be offered for failure to attend any course or event. SEPTEMBER Saturday 22nd 7.00pm Nice Work – 10k head-torch run If excessively adverse weather is forecast, a cancellation e-mail will be sent three Buggy running The entry fee of £12.50 includes a timing chip, days before the event. If you are unable to medals, certificate and sticker set. Entries can be made online at www.buggyrunningevents.co.uk attend on the proposed alternative date, you will be offered a full refund. Try the Highway Rat trail… Dogs are not permitted at any of the events listed. Events involving a walk may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Non-members will be exempt from the Sunday 25th February standard vehicle admission charge when Sunday 20th May attending Friends’ events. Sunday 15th July The Highway Rat © 2011 & TM Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler Until November 2018 Friends’ Gift Vouchers may be redeemed Buggy running is a great way to enjoy the Stand and deliver! against any event marked with an asterisk* benefits of outdoor exercise without the need for costly childcare! Not only is it fun and sociable, This year, why not try our Highway Rat trail, it’s the perfect opportunity to burn off those based on the popular children’s book written by calories through a safe and effective workout. It Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. may also relieve stress and boost your mood! Choose to walk, jog or run with your little one Buy an activity pack and pretend to be a as you follow a 5k or 10k off-road trail. highway bandit as you join the Highway Rat on Sessions will run from approximately 8.30am to his forest adventure! Follow the trail to complete 11.00am. Meet beside the Go Ape cabin. fun activities and spot characters along the way. 4 5 Activity packs are available from the Visitor Join the Bedgebury Bright Sparks Forest Information Office for £3 and include an interactive School this Easter for an adventurous day of trail leaflet, character stickers, a pencil/crayon for den building, fire lighting, campfire cooking plaque rubbings and Highway Rat mask! and more! For more information see the advert on page 9. Volunteer recruitment day Similar days will be offered this July and August. Keep an eye on our websites for more information. Volunteer at Bedgebury? Perfect for 7 to 12-year olds. The day will run from 9.00am to 3.00pm. £45 per child. Your time could help others! Try the Bedgebury National Pinetum Our Visitor Experience Volunteers help our visitors to habitat trail get the most from their time at Bedgebury. They play a key role in meeting the visitors, helping RECRUITMENT Saturday 3rd March them with their queries, giving them directions DAY and advice. Drop in to the Visitor Centre between 10.00am Sat 3rd March and 2.00pm to find out how you can join our You could make a real difference by giving visitors 10am – 2pm team of dedicated volunteers. a warm welcome at Bedgebury. Do you like meeting people or enjoy sharing your passion for Bedgebury’s trees, vistas, wildlife or cycling? Or perhaps you are studying From Monday 9th April to Friday 13th April horticulture or arboriculture and wish to put your Bedgebury National Pinetum is a fantastic new skills into practice by working in the Pinetum? place for wildlife! Volunteering at Bedgebury could be for you! Follow the Pinetum habitat trail which guides We will provide full training as well as free you through the Pinetum to see some of the vehicle admission on the day of volunteering, fascinating wildlife living here and test your refreshments, appropriate uniform and safety skills as a top-class wildlife spotter! equipment. You will also receive an invitation to various volunteer events including our annual No need to book, just drop in to the Visitor Centre volunteer ‘thank you’ BBQ. between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Children should be accompanied by an adult.