Celebrate 100 years of WG Clarke’s “In Breckland Wilds” book with us at this special day of nature and creativity. This whole day event has something for everyone with:
- Storytelling sessions
- Foraged craft activities
- An art and photography exhibition
- Talks on history, nature and creativity
- Writing workshops
- Readings
- And, of course, birthday cake!
Full Schedule:
Family Activities
- 10am-4pm: An exhibition of Breckland children’s Brecks nature books and the shortlisted photographs from our Wild Brecks photography competition
- 10am-4pm: A drop-in wildlife-themed scavenger hunt
- 11am-3pm: Wild-craft activities
- 11am: storytelling
- 12.30pm: birthday cake and drinks, bring your own picnic lunch
- 1pm: storytelling
Writing Retreat
- 10am-4pm
- Incorporates all three talks of the day, interspersed with mini writing workshops inspired by the talks
- Readings at lunchtime
- Sweet treats and drinks provided, bring your own picnic lunch
Talks
- 10.30am: Discover the Writer WG Clarke – a talk by author, James Parry
- 12noon: The History of the Forest and Protecting the Forest of the Future – family-friendly talk by Forestry England
- 2pm: Reflections on 100 Years in the Landscape – a talk by conservationist, Simon Hooton
In Breckland Wilds Day
Date: Saturday 5th July
Time: 10am – 4pm.
Location: The Bidwell Centre, Thetford, IP24 1LX
Booking: £5 per adult for the whole day, children go free. Book your place here: In Breckland Wilds Booking Page
Accessibility: The Bidwell Centre has ramp/level access and disabled toilets. If you require any assistance, or have any questions, please contact the BFER Team who will be able to advise and assist: (E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265600
Parking: There is free parking on site. Please note: the access route to the car park is a bumpy track.
