Led by Steve Hammond and the woodland team, children will learn how to build their own nest box to take home and put up in the garden. They can also take part in a variety of craft activities. The event is open to all children aged 5yrs and over when...
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This is our annual service to remember lost babies and children. The service will consist of readings and music followed by an act of remembrance. The Sunday teashop will be open for homemade cakes and refreshments. Please book in advance, no charge for the service, charity donations welcome.
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Christmas Charities Event
Sunday 7th November 2010
Christmas cards and other merchandise will be offered for sale in our beautiful woodland hall. Refreshments will be available. We hope you will join us in helping support these local and national charities.
Children's Event - Nature in Autumn
Tuesday 26th October 2010
Led by Steve Hammond and the woodland team for children aged 5yrs and over when accompanied by an adult. Children will enjoy a variety of craft activities using the beautful autumn leaves in the woodland.
An introduction to bees and their evolution, honey production and pollination, the history of beekeeping, and a short introduction to the natural history of the honeybee colony. Tickets cost £5.00 per person including refreshments.
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Led by Steve Hammond and the woodland team, children can take part in a variety of activities throughout the woodland. The event is open to all children aged 5yrs and over when accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost £5.00 per child including a snack and Easter Egg plus tea/coffee for...
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Chocolate Demonstration & Tasting by Angela Ruthven of Saffire Handmade Chocolates
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Saffire specialise in producing high quality handmade gourmet chocolates using only natural ingredients without additives, preservatives or colourings. Why not treat yourself and a friend to what promises to be irresistible temptation.
Annual Thanksgiving Service (Religious)
Sunday 19th September 2010
This our annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving. The service will be of a religious nature and is open to all.
Join us for the first of our annual service, open to all those who wish to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. The service will be of a non-religious content. Please book in advance, no charge for the service, charity donations welcome.
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Steve Hammond and John Loome are leading the Dawn Chorus Walk this year. You will be able to watch the sun rise as you walk through our woodland and meadow while Steve and John identify the beautiful birdsong. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours (please wear appropriate clothing and...
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Annie Kerridge Photography Workshop
Tuesday 16th September 2010
Bring your digital camera to take photos in the woodland with Annie who will give hints on how to improve your photography skills. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Children's Event - Pond Dipping & Mini Beast Hunt
Tuesday 27th July 2010
Led by Steve Hammond and the Colney woodland team for children aged 5yrs and over when accompanied by an adult. Children will have a chance to examine life in the pond and search for the insects that live in the woodland.
Linda Laxton is a leading authority on wildflowers and runs a local specialist nursery in North Burlingham. The nursery opened in 1986 for British wildflowers, stocking almost 400 species, the talk will be a fascinating insight into the world of wildflowers. Tickets cost £5.00 per person including refreshments.
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Sunday Afternoon Music - Annette & Susie
Sunday 18th July 2010
A miscellany of great songs from the shows presented by this popular singer and pianist duo.
Sunday Afternoon Music - The Dixieland Jazz Trio
Sunday 13th June 2010
Enjoy the best feel good favourites in our beautiful woodland hall. This is the first of two Sunday afternoon music events, local craft artists will also hold stalls at this event from 12.00 - 3.30pm and our teashop will be open for homemade cakes and refreshments.
Libby Ferris Floristry Workshop - An Evening of Flowers
Tuesday 8th June 2010
Top local florist Libby Ferris will be hosting a fun, informative evening in our woodland hall, demonstrating and showcasing various floral designs in line with our sustainable, natural and ecologically viable ethos here at Colney Wood. Libby will be using the latest techniques and flower varieties to make a range of beautiful designs that would be suitable as individual commemorative pieces, as well as some seasonal designs for gifts or textural arrangements for the home. Do come along for your chance to learn and observe, and perhaps win one of the designs to take home with you at the end of the night.
Reprise! Musical Concert
Saturday 8th May 2010
A wonderful evening including songs from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Chicago and Les Miserables' presented in our beautiful woodland hall, refreshments will be served during the interval.
Dawn Chorus at Colney Wood
Saturday 1st May 2010
Steve Hammond and John Loome to lead this event for us. You will walk around the woodland and meadow while Steve and John identify the beautiful birdsong. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Celebration of Life Serve (Non-religious)
Sunday 18th April 2010
Join us for the first of our annual services, open to all those who wish to celebrate the life of someone they have lost.