Events

Friday 17th September 2010 Stars in your Skies Jupiter Uranus Neptune and the summer constellations
See the stars from the Long Mynd. Learn about Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and the summer constellations before venturing outside to observe them. Sessions led by Dr Alan Longstaff, a freelance astronomer working for the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and the Open University.
Sunday 3rd October 2010 Fungal Foray
Come and search for fungi on the slopes of Carding Mill Valley and in Rectory Wood, with expert John Hughes!
Saturday 16th October 2010 The Geology of the Long Mynd
Explore the Geology of the Long Mynd- a guided walk led by Keith Hotchkiss and Dr. Peter Toghill
Tuesday 7th December 2010 Late Night Christmas Shopping
Seasonal entertainment and festivities in the National Trust Shop and Tea Rooms
Thursday 9th December 2010 Christmas Holly Garland workshop
Here is a chance to use the materials of our woodlands to make a seasonal decoration for the house or as a gift for family and friends. Workshop led by Catherine Murphy.
Monday 13th December 2010 Stars in your Skies The Geminids Meteor shower
The Geminids Meteor shower is arguably the most spectacular meteor shower. This is a late meet for the best of the shower, and with a low moon the winter constellations will be good to see. Sessions led by Dr Alan Longstaff, a freelance astronomer working for the Royal Observatory, Greenwich and the Open University.

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