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Country pursuits

Friends of Ridge Wood
Join in the fun! Help the Friends of Ridge Wood manage this much valued, wildlife-rich woodland. All are welcome - we work hard but have lots of parties!
For more information please tel: 01454 863595 or email below.
www.ridge-wood.org.uk
Email:

Ian McGuire - Wild Owl Educational Services
Yate-based, covering all South Gloucestershire
Tel: 07770 684200

Raptorcare
Tel: 01454 294258

Severnside Ramblers
We arrange walks each weekend as well as midweek evenings in the summer. The area and length of the walk varies greatly and members also arrange occasional weekends away.
We have regular social events such as skittles evenings, quiz nights, barbecues and the like, and there is always a Christmas dinner.
However, we are more than just a walking club. The Ramblers is a registered charity and one of its aims is to campaign to keep the footpath network open.
Please visit our website below for details of our walks.
www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk

Southwold Ramblers
Southwold Ramblers is a local group of the Ramblers' Association (RA). The group is based in the Yate and Chipping Sodbury area of South Gloucestershire; however, our walks take us to many different locations.
The group organises rambles (approx 4-15 miles) on a regular programme throughout the year, during the week and at weekends.
www.southwold-ramblers.co.uk

Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve
The warmth and exhilaration of flower rich meadows, secretive ancient woodlands and wooded grassland plateaux are all found on a visit to Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve to the south of Yate.
www.wapleybushes.info

Yate and District Garden Group
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the Pop Inn cafe 7.30-9.30pm. The summer meetings in May-Aug are generally evening visits to other gardens. The membership is £7 per year. Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.

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Saturday 19th May 2012
10am: Barn Force
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

10am-1pm, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

Winterbourne Medieval Barn Force is a small crew of dedicated friends who enjoy improving and maintaining the physical aspects of the barn and its immediate environment. We work as a group one Saturday a month, rain or shine, with a tea and coffee break somewhere in the middle.

If you would like to join us in this often satisfying work, please just show up and pitch in. Everyone is welcome.

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Sunday 27th May 2012
2pm: Sunday Afternoon with Westerleigh Brass Band
Kingsgate Park

Westerleigh Brass Band will be playing 2-4pm in Kingsgate Park. The event is free for everyone - please come and join us.

For more information please contact Yate Town Council, Poole Court Drive, Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate, South Glos., BS37 5PP Tel. 01454 866506 or email below.

Email:

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Saturday 9th June 2012
10am: Barn Force
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

10am-1pm, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

Winterbourne Medieval Barn Force is a small crew of dedicated friends who enjoy improving and maintaining the physical aspects of the barn and its immediate environment. We work as a group one Saturday a month, rain or shine, with a tea and coffee break somewhere in the middle.

If you would like to join us in this often satisfying work, please just show up and pitch in. Everyone is welcome.

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Tuesday 12th June 2012
6.15pm Yate and District Garden Group, Henleaze

Yate and District Garden Group
Leave car park 6.15pm

Evening visit to garden Henleaze

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 17th June 2012
2pm: South Gloucestershire Countryside Walk
Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower

Mutt Strut and Fun Dog Show
2pm, Meet for a car share at the Clock Tower, High Street, Chipping Sodbury

We shall be going to the Dyrham and Hinton area of the county to look at the delightful hedgerows, flowers and fields in early summer. Our walk leaders will be the experienced guides Richard and Pauline Wilson and please wear walking boots or other stout footwear. Please note that ample free car parking is available at the Wickwar Road car park.

Organised by Southwold Local Group of Avon Wildlife Trust.

www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

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2.30pm: Guided Walk, Chipping Sodbury High Street
Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower

Guided Walk
2.30pm, meet at the Clock Tower, Chipping Sodbury

Free of charge. Organised by the Historical Society.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/arts_...

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Monday 18th June 2012
10.30am: Flower Demonstration, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Flower Demonstration
10.30am, Lounge, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/arts_...

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Wednesday 20th June 2012
7pm: Annual Lecture and AGM
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

7pm, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

This year the talk is given by Colin Tudge: "Good Food for Everyone Forever"

Colin Tudge read zoology at Cambridge in the early 1960s and ever since has been writing for a living - on science and natural history and also, his special passion, on food and agriculture.

He has worked for the New Scientist, Farmer's Weekly, BBC Radio 3, and for Britain's erstwhile Agricultural and Food Research Council - but mainly he likes to write books.

In 2009 he helped to establish the Campaign for Real Farming and is now seeking to establish the College for Enlightened Agriculture.

The lecture is free and will be followed by the AGM of Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust.

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Thursday 21st June 2012
2pm: Flower Workshop, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Flower Workshop by Lucy Butler Flowers
2-4pm, Charter Suite, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Entrance £10

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/arts_...

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7.30pm: Guided Walk, Chipping Sodbury High Street
Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower

Guided Walk
7.30pm, meet at the Clock Tower, Chipping Sodbury

Free of charge. Organised by the Historical Society.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/arts_...

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Sunday 24th June 2012
2pm: Grand Duck Race, Jubilee Park

Grand Duck Race
2pm, River Frome, Meet at Jubilee Park, Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury

As part of their contribution to Chipping Sodbury Festival Week, the Southwold Group of the Wildlife Trust will be holding their annual duck race along the River Frome. Why not come along, have a flutter, and join us for an afternoon of races, a cup of tea and a doughnut? You are very welcome to come along and bring a picnic to enjoy in the park.

www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk


Tuesday 10th July 2012
6.30pm Yate and District Garden Group, Latteridge

Yate and District Garden Group
Leave car park 6.30pm

Evening visit to Organic Blooms, Latteridge

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.



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