Saturday, 3 October 2015, 6pm to 8pm
Oadby & Wigston Lions Club Charity Swim
Saturday, 3 October 2015, 7pm to 10pm
A Musical Evening
Our Deputy Mayor and Consort (Councillors Robert and Lynda Eaton) are attending a Musical Evening at Leicester Cathedral which is in aid of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust.
Saturday, 10 October 2015, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
One Voice for Care Concert
The Deputy Mayor and Consort are attending a concert in aid of LOROS, Rainbows Hospice and Hope Against Cancer on Saturday 10 October 2015.
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Blaby District Council Civic Service
Our Deputy Mayor and Consort are attending this event.
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 10:30am to 11:30am
Food Fayre
Sunday, 11 October 2015, 10:30am to 3pm
Food Fayre at Brocks Hill
An event for all the family organised by the Friends of Brocks Hill Group.
From ground to plate!
Stalls with information and displays from growing food to healthy eating.
The chance to try and buy local produce.
Free entry and free parking.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Special service of choral evensong
Our Mayor is attending a Special Service of Choral Evensong in Leicester Cathedral to commemorate the Centenary of The Battle of the Hohenzollern Redoubt.
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 7pm to 9pm
An introduction to fungi
This course for adults will be led by Richard Iliffe of the Leicestershire Fungi Study Group.
Using field collected and museum specimens, Richard will introduce common fungi and their identification. The course is an introduction to the types of fungi found in Leicestershire (not a food foraging course). Each attendee will be supplied with a copy of the Field Studies Council (FSC) Fungi Name Trail guide to take away.
Cost £15.00 per person including light refreshments. Booking essential.
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:30am to 10am
Walk of Britain
By invitation of The Lord-Lieutenant and Chairman of the County Council, our Deputy Mayor and Consort (Councillors Robert and Lynda Eaton) are supporting the Walking with the Wounded Team as they embark on Day 56 of the Walk of Britain.
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:30am to 10:30am
Walk of Britain - CANCELLED
Our Deputy Mayor and Consort are supporting the Walking With The Wounded Team as they embark on Day 56 of the Walk of Britain on Friday 16 October 2015.
Sunday, 18 October 2015, 3pm to 5pm
County Service for Leicestershire
The Deputy Mayor and Consort (Councillors Robert and Lynda Eaton) are attending the County Service for Leicestershire on Sunday 18 October 2015.
Monday, 19 October 2015, 10:30am to 3pm
Happy hedgehogs
Happy Hedgehogs with Colleen Powell from Leicester Hedgehog Rescue. Find out about all things ‘hedgehoggy’ at Brocks Hill Country Park and Centre and come nose to nose with one of our spiky friends!
Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost per person £4.00 Suitable for families (3 years and over) Booking essential.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 10:30am to 1:45pm
Let's go batty
Let’s go Batty; Find out about bats and make your own clay bat.
Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Cost £4.00 per child. 5 years and over. Under 5’s welcome but will need a lot of help. Adults welcome to purchase their own ticket too! Booking advisable.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 7pm to 8:30pm
Guided walk training at Brocks Hill Country Park
This illustrated talk will put the role of the guided walk into context.
It will provide information on how to be a good leader and provide a framework with which to plan and deliver a guided walk. Some top tips and ideas for creative additions, managing health and safety and making a walk fun and informative will be shared by the team.
Cost £7.50 per person. Apologies for the incorrect cost which appeared on this site previously.
Booking is essential.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 10:30am to 1:45pm
Celebrate Apple Day
Celebrate Apple Day with a variety of apple based craft activities.
Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Cost £4.00 per child 3 years and over. Booking advisable.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3pm to 4:15pm
Make a bat box - for older children
Make a Bat Box for older children; Find out about bats and make your own bat box. This is an opportunity for older children to enjoy a session unaccompanied. (Consent form required).
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Cost £8.50 each 10 years and over. Booking essential.
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 10:30am to 1:30pm
A spider's web
A Spider’s Web. Weave a spider’s web in a willow hoop and add a special spider for a Halloween surprise!
Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost £4.00 per child 5 yrs and over. Under 5’s welcome but will need a lot of help. Adults welcome to purchase their own ticket too! Booking advisable.
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
A Reception in the presence of The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra
The Deputy Mayor and Consort are attending A Reception in the presence of The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra which has been organised by The Oakham Branch of the Royal British Legion.
Friday, 23 October 2015, 11:30am to 3pm
The Big Draw 2105 - Every drawing tells a story
A local storyteller joins with Art Tracks for The Big Draw 2015 with this year’s theme of ‘Every Drawing Tells a Story’. Become inspired by the words and mysteries of the stories told to create your piece of artwork using resources from our Country Park.
Times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost £5.00 each Suitable for ages 4 to 19 years Booking advisable.
Friday, 23 October 2015, 6pm to 8pm
Family Star Gazing with the Leicester Astronomical Society
Come and see the wonders in the skies above the Country Park.
No booking required but advance notice of attendance would be helpful. Alternative arrangements have been made in case of bad weather. There is no charge but donations will be taken for the Society.
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm Suitable for the family.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Annual Autumn AGM and Educational Event
Friday, 30 October 2015, 9:15am to 10:15am
OWBC Natural Discovery Volunteer Project Launch Event
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