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Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Easter activities in the park

There are lots of activities organised by the Park Rangers going on in the park over the Easter period. Here is a list, kindly supplied by Lydia, the Senior Park Ranger.

Easter bunny crafts
Tuesday 15 April, 1.30-3pm
Come and join us for this Easter bunny themed session where we will be making a variety of art and craft items for you to take home.

Herb Collection in a pot
Wednesday 16 April, 1-2.30pm
Potting workshop of plug plants for all the family to get involved. Pots will be provided and you can bring* a small container from home to pot up. Egg prize given for the best. Suitable for children of all ages. This session is run by Growing Opportunities – Ideal for all.

All new Easter egg hunt
Thursday 17 April, 10.30am-12pm
The rangers have devised an all new egg-citing Easter egg hunt around the park for the whole family to join in.

Edible planting pots
Tuesday 22 April, 1-2.30pm
Potting workshop of plug plants for all the family to get involved. Pots will be provided and you can bring a small container from home to pot up. Egg prize given for the best. Suitable for children of all ages. This session is run by Growing Opportunities – Ideal for all. *Visit their Facebook for ideas on containers.

Knights and dragons
Wednesday 23 April, 10.30am-12noon
Today is St Georges Day so what better way to celebrate with a variety of knight and dragon themed crafts and activities to keep the children entertained. 

Fun with fish
Saturday 19 April, 2-3.30pm
This art and craft session is themed around fish and fishing. Come and make yourself a model fish and also learn to use a rod and line.

Medieval tile making
Thursday 24 April, 11am-12.30pm  and 1.30-3pm
Our medieval tile expert Karen Slade will be here to run these two tiles making sessions for families. You will get to make your own tile to take home and also learn a little about the history of the medieval tiles found in Priory Park. Open to all ages. Booking is essential on 01384-812474.