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19th Aug 2017 11am – 4pm Blakehill Farm Nature Reserve, Cricklade Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Wild Connections SN6 6RA Project proudly presents: The Festival of Flight A celebration of the reserve’s history as a WW2 military airfield and its current value as a wildlife-rich hay meadow and pasture.

Tethered hot air balloon for aerial view of reserve

WW2 RAF re-enactment group

Sweet Swing Jazz Band

RAF Blakehill War to Wildlife display

BBMF Spitfire flyover (confirmed)

Static falconry display

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust crafts and activities

FREE EVENT – DONATIONS WELCOME ON THE DAY NO BOOKING REQUIRED Join us on the historic Air Field of Blakehill to celebrate the wonder of all things that fly! From Dakotas to Dragonflies, whether your interest is the history of the former airfield, the wildlife of the reserve or just having fun, there will be something of interest for everyone. Refreshments available but please bring a picnic lunch.

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If driving – Blakehill Reserve is If using bus – Service 50 travels from signposted off B4040, Malmesbury Cricklade to Cirencester via Leigh and Road, between Minety and Cricklade, Ashton Keynes. Service 52 travels from adjacent to village of Leigh. From through to Royal Wootton Cricklade drive about 1.3 miles from Bassett via Minety. Visit www.wiltshire. edge of town. The reserve entrance gov.uk/parkingtransportandstreets is on the left about 100 yards after If cycling – Local route from Cricklade entering Leigh. From Minety drive about goes all the way into Blakehill Farm, 3.2 miles. Reserve entrance is on right with access via Chelworth Industrial about 0.5 miles after the Forester’s Estate. Continue past World War 2 Arms pub. For car park follow the signs Memorial Cairns and Purley Farm from the new vehicle access road. House. Visit www.sustrans.org.uk