Thursday 7th October

7.30pm - 9pm

Mike Brown, Regional Representative of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) gives an insight into the fascinating world of Bird Migration and the work of the BTO. Refreshments will be included.

At: Nidderdale High School Community Education Centre

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

Saturday 16th October

10am - 5pm

Join the Historic Parks & Gardens Study Group on this fascinating tour of Studley Royal & Hackfall. Discover the history of the Aislabie gardens and the connections between the two sites. Meet at Studley Royal for a guided tour of the water garden. Following a break for lunch you will visit Hackfall for a guided tour. You will then return to Studley Royal, stopping en route for refreshments.

Meet: Fountains Abbey. Exact location to be given at time of booking.

Cost: £10 per person payable on booking, plus £8.50 entry into Studley Royal Water Garden (n.b. if you are a member of the National Trust or English Heritage, entry into Studley Royal Water Garden is free). The price includes tours of the two 'Aislabie' estates, return transport between the two sites, late afternoon refreshments, and some information handouts.

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

* a packed lunch or money for lunch in the tearoom

 

Sunday 24th October

10am - 2pm

A follow on from the Introduction to Geocaching. Locate a suitable spot to plant a new Nidderdale AONB cache, and guide yourself to other nearby caches. Some prior knowledge of geocaching is essential. Suitable for over 7's only.

Meet: Thruscross.  Exact location to be given at time of booking.

Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's free.

You will need: 
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing

* a packed lunch

* 2 or 3 small gifts for the caches

* a GPS (if you have one)