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2022

October

9th

River-comber Crafting family workshop

10.30am-12.30pm, 1:30pm-3.30pm West Stow Country Park

River-comber Crafting family workshop West Stow Country Park Make the most of the natural materials available alongside the river to collect, make, and take away your own crafting-creations. Take a short walk to explore and gather natural materials, then have a go at making a variety of wild crafts including; mini-boats, rafts, badges and willow. […]
22nd

Fungi, fruits and seeds

AM session: 10:30am-12:30pm, PM session: 1:30pm-3:30pm The Engine House, Brandon Country Park

Fungi, fruits and seeds: find out more about the fascinating fungi, fruits, and seasonal seeds to be found on a family friendly autumnal amble around Brandon Country Park. Join nature and foraging enthusiast Jon Tyler on a guided exploration of Brandon Country Park, to learn about different seasonal species of wild foods. Situated in the […]
22nd

Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington

Registration from 11am. Run starts at 12pm Honington, Suffolk

  Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington Join Run Breckland for the launch of a brand new 7.5K run following footpaths and byways in a loop from Honington and around Troston in Suffolk. Be among the first runners to experience this brand new running route at its launch, which will be officially opened by the Duke of […]
25th

Guided bird walk – Lynford Arboretum

10am-12pm Lynford Arboretum

Guided bird walk – Lynford Arboretum. Join bird experts Jenny and Nick from the British Trust for Ornithology for a family birdwatching walk around Lynford Arboretum and Lakes. BTO staff Jenny Donelan and Nick Moran will lead this 2-hour guided birdwatching walk, and help you to spot and identify birds around Lynford Arboretum. This is a great […]
26th

Thetford’s Riverside Heritage

10am-12pm Meeting point-Thetford Priory car park

Join local heritage enthusiast Stuart Wright for a guided tour of Thetford’s fascinating historical riverside. Thetford’s Riverside Heritage. From Roman roads to Viking invasion, coffee mills to public lidos, the rivers in Thetford hold many stories. Beginning at the ruins of the Priory of Our Lady of Thetford, this guided walk will take you along […]

Recent Events

2022

September

Outdoor Swim Event: Serious and fun races and activities for all ages

Exciting opportunity to attend swim event in the Brecks, 4 Sept! Book here, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-swim-event-0409-serious-and-fun-races-and-activities-for-all-ages-tickets-395146984267. An opportunity to take further your swimming after the coaching and intros with some races, or to have some fun in activities, games and races for all ages (or both). It will be a safe and friendly session with qualified lifeguards […]

Outdoor Swimming intro for adults and 13 plus

Outdoor Swimming intro for adults and 13 plus   Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-swim-intro-4-sept-adult-13-have-a-go-learn-how-to-be-safe-tickets-395387363247.   An exciting opportunity to try out Outdoor Swimming in the Brecks in a safe and friendly session with qualified lifeguards and experienced swimmer volunteers. Come and have a go and learn how to enjoy water safely at Lynford Water (approved by Forestry […]

August

Nettle Wonder

Nettle Wonder Discover the history and many uses of the common nettle, from things to make, eat, and drink. Experience the common nettle in a whole new way, with foraging and bush-craft expert, Jon Tyler. In this workshop, you will discover more about the history and many uses of this much maligned member of the […]

Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross Common

Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross Common Join BFER and bat expert Jane Harris for a Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross Common, exploring the Common’s nocturnal nightlife. This walk will be led by bat expert Jane Harris from the Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group. Explore Barnhamcross Common at dusk, learning about bats as you walk, and […]

Tales of the Riverbank Summer Club (6 days, Monday – Saturday)

Tales of the Riverbank Summer Club – running from Mon 22nd Aug to Sat 27th Aug Tales from the River BFER project is working with BFER partner Ancient House Museum to offer a week long summer club where young people can learn new skills and make new friends. Young people (11 years and over) will […]

Outdoor swim intro for young people with additional needs with their parents/carers

Outdoor swim intro for young people with additional needs with their parents/carers (various times) Four relaxed start times for younger or older children during the day   Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-swim-intro-218-young-people-with-additional-needs-fun-safety-tickets-386999204037 (free)!   Come and try swimming together in a safe and relaxed session with small numbers of participants and qualified lifeguards and experienced swimmer volunteers, […]

Evening Yoga at West Stow *SOLD OUT*

Evening Yoga at West Stow Prepare for the weekend at our Evening Yoga session at West Stow Country Park. Friday 22 July 2022, Friday 5 August 2022 and Friday 19 August 2022 Join local practitioner, Yoga with Tracey for a calming and balancing yoga session. Each session will combine movement with the breath to shake off […]

Evening Meditation at West Stow

Prepare for the weekend at our evening meditation at West Stow Country Park. Friday 22 July 2022, Friday 5 August 2022 and Friday 19 August 2022 As part of our Wellbeing at West Stow series of Feel Good Friday activities, join us at West Stow Country Park for an evening of meditation session with local […]

Forest Bathing at West Stow

Forest Bathing at West Stow Slow down and unwind at West Stow Country Park. Wednesday 20 July 2022, Wednesday 3 August 2022 and Wednesday 17 August 2022   Join local practitioner Nicky from Sound and Ground to take part in forest bathing. Forest Bathing is the ancient practice of slowing everything right down, engaging all […]

Sound Bath at West Stow *SOLD OUT*

Sound Bath at West Stow Take part in a deeply relaxing sound bath in the beautiful surroundings of West Stow Country Park. Wednesday 20 July 2022, Wednesday 3 August 2022 and Wednesday 17 August 2022   Join local practitioner Nicky from Sound and Ground to take part in a relaxing sound bath. Sound bathing can be a […]
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