Orchard Apple Day – Parke, Bovey Tracey

Saturday 1 October, 11am-3pm
Help press apples into delicious
juice – bring your own to press for a
small charge (don’t forget a container). Fun and games in and
around the orchard. Learn about apple
trees, bees and herbs. Rural skills
demonstrations throughout the day
and Grimspound Border Morris.
Further information on 01626 834748 (normal office hours) or dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Arts and Crafts in the Chapel, Autumn Programme

DECOPATCH – The easy way to decoupage – Transform your home
Decopatch for Beginners 2 – 5 £25
Sept 20 & Oct 11Tues Decopatch and Furniture Rejuvenation 10 – 4 £35
Oct 19 & Nov 9 Wed Decopatch for Christmas 2 -5 £25
FELTING
Sept 10 Sat Hat Making 10 – 4.30 £40
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Woodland Explorer Day – Parke, Bovey Tracey

Wednesday 24 August, 11am-4pm:
Go wild in the woods – lots of woodland activities, including den building, nature trail, fire lighting and toasting marshmallows. Wear suitable footwear and bring a picnic if you want. Child £3. Booking advisable on 01626 834748 or dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Stream Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey

Wednesday 27 July – 2-4pm
Discover what lives in the leat with the aid of nets and microscopes. Meet in main car park, grid ref SX 805 786.
Child – £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Booking essential.  Email dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01626 834748.
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Scarecrow Day – Parke, Bovey Tracey

[ February 23, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Wednesday 23 February: 11am-3.30pm

Make your own scarecrow. Sessions start at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. The winner of each session will win a prize and their scarecrow will work in the walled garden. Child £2.

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Family Orienteering – Parke, Bovey Tracey

Saturday 16 October, 11am-3pm: Follow clues and see if you can not get lost in the woods. Meet in main car park, grid ref SX 805 786.   Adult £4, child £2.  Booking essential (weekdays only) on 01626 834748 or dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Rural Crafts and Skills Day – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Saturday 21 August, 11am-4pm: Free live demonstrations of many traditional West-country crafts and the opportunity to buy hand-made items. Further information on 01837 840046 or finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk. Normal admission charges apply.
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Woodland Explorer Day – Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey

Wednesday 18 August, 11am-4pm: Go wild in the woods – build dens, follow the nature trail, light a fire, toast marshmallows and make popcorn, plus other kids woodland activities. Child £3 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at National Trust office below the walled garden. Wear suitable footwear and bring a picnic if [...] . . . → Read More: Woodland Explorer Day – Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey

Family Mini Beast Day – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Saturday 14 August, 11am-2pm:  Walk around the foundry garden looking for mini-beasts and bugs.  Hunts start at 11am, 12 noon and 1pm.  £2 per chld.  Suitable for children aged 4-12.  Please bring a sweep net or bug viewer if you have one.  Booking essential on 01837 840046 or finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Pond Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey – Wednesday 11 August, 2-4pm

Another chance to discover the life in the leat with nets and microscopes. Child £2. Booking essential (weekdays only) on 01626 834748 or dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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