Get your boots on and enjoy the Tamar Valley! More than 30 events for all ages and abilities.

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1 Get your boots on and enjoy the Tamar Valley! More than 30 events for all ages and abilities.

2 Thank you for taking part in this year s Spring Trail Festival and supporting the work of the Tamar Valley AONB in keeping our area special. The 7 million Mining Heritage Project has celebrated and conserved the rich mining heritage of the Tamar Valley over the past 6 years, and is now drawing to a close. Some of the events showcase just part of the great work the Project has achieved, including the conservation of mining remains, the enhancement of important wildlife habitats, the creation of 25km of multi-use Trails, and the opening of the new Tamar Trails Centre, Gulworthy the hub for exploring the Tamar Trails and our rich & unique mining heritage. Thanks......to all the groups, individuals, clubs and organisations who have contributed to the Spring Trail Festival Programme More from us... Sign up to recieve monthly e-bulletins from Tamar Valley AONB - a great way to keep up-to-date with all our events and projects, visit and click on News to sign up. Follow us: Tamar Valley AONB Tamar Valley Centre Cemetery Road Drakewalls Near Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9FE T: E: enquiries@tamarvalley.org.uk A few notes before you spring out of the door... Many events are FREE OF CHARGE, others require a small fee or donation. For some events, booking is essential. Events are correct at time of going to press. If you are unsure, please call the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) office or the Event Organiser to check. Persons who participate in events do so at their own risk. Neither the Tamar Valley AONB, or other organisers and land owners shall be liable for any accident, loss or damage sustained. Participation in events is at the discretion of the event organiser/leader. 100% Recycled Paper. Please re-use or recycle. Tamar Valley AONB 2013

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4 Calendar Cycle Ride Walks & Rambles Workshops & Exhibitions Great for Kids! History & Archaeology Fri 22 March - Sun 12 May Spring Time Exhibition Limekiln Gallery, Calstock Friday 29 March Devon in to Cornwall Tamar Trails Centre Fri 29 March - Mon 1 April Family Garden Easter Trail Cotehele House and Gardens Fri 29 March - Mon 1 April Spring Crafts for Families Antony House and Gardens Date Fri 29 March - Fri 5 April Event Uncovering the Past Exhibition Location Tamar Trails Centre Time Saturday 30 March Tamar Trails Centre OPEN DAY!! Tamar Trails Centre Sun 31 March - Mon 1 April Easter on the Tamar Trails Tamar Trails Centre All Day Tuesday 2 April A Close Encounter of the Geologi cal Kind Greystone Quarry Tuesday 2 April Treesurfer s Terrific Taster Session Tamar Trails Centre Tuesday 2 April Drop-in Crafts Tamar Trails Centre Tuesday 2 April Harrowbeer Airfield Walk Knightstone Tea Rooms, Yelverton Wednesday 3 April Mountain Biking Skills Tamar Trails Centre Wednesday 3 April Easter Felting Buckland Abbey, Gardens & Estate Wednesday 3 April Walk & Talk to Devon Great Cons ols Calciners Tamar Trails Wednesday 3 April Tamerton to the Tavy Walk Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth Wednesday 3 April Didgeridoo Man Tamar Trails Centre

5 Calendar Cycle Ride Walks & Rambles Workshops & Exhibitions Great for Kids! History & Archaeology Thursday 4 April A Close Encounter of the Geologi cal Kind Greystone Quarry Thursday 4 April Treesurfer s Terrific Taster Session Tamar Trails Centre Date Thursday 4 April Event Drop-in Crafts Location Tamar Trails Centre Time Thursday 4 April Woodland Family Activity Day Warleigh Point, Tamerton Foliot Thursday 4 April Tamar Trails to Morwellham Meeting Tamar Trails Centre Thursday 4 April Lutyens Revealed... Milton Abbot Thursday 4 April The Rubber Band Tamar Inn, Calstock Hourly Friday 5 April Morning Bird Song Tamar Trails Friday 5 April Cotehele Quay Circular Cotehele Quay Friday 5 April Exploring Nature Tamar Trails Friday 5 April Appaloosas - Evening of Music The Old Chapel, Calstock Saturday 6 April Lambing Day - Farm Open Day Deer Park Farm, Luckett Sat 6 April & Sun 7 April Digging for History Exhibition Bere Alston Church Hall Sunday 7 April Wacker Trail Walk and Work Op en Day Wacker Quay Sunday 7 April Bedford United Walk Tamar Trails Sunday 7 April BioBlitz Pentillie Castle and Estate ALL DAY!

6 Fri 22 March - Sun 12 May Fri 29 March Spring Time Exhibition Limekiln Gallery, Calstock. PL18 9QT, SX am - 5pm Daily (except Mondays), Free Our Spring Show this year showcases new paintings by Masako Whitehouse and Madeleine Strobel. A wonderful contrast in styles is guaranteed from two of the Tamar Valley s most prominent artists. Also featuring the best of local ceramics, glass, jewellery and printmaking. The Gallery sits in the heart of the village above the River Tamar on the main hill just before you reach the Tamar Inn. For more information please visit Devon in to Cornwall Meet: Tamar Trails Centre, Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX am. Free ( 2 car parking charge applies) Join the Friends of the Tamar Valley alongside the Tamar Community Trust on a 6-mile walk using a new section of the Bedford United path, crossing into Cornwall for a visit to Gunnislake Clitters and Skinners industrial areas, before returning to the start for a picnic lunch. Tea and coffee can be purchased from the Tamar Trail Centre. Please wear walking boots and bring waterproofs. Well behaved dogs welcome. Suitable for children over 10 years. To book and for more information please call Jane on Calstock Viaduct Tamar Valley AONB Gunnislake Clitters Tamar Valley AONB

7 Fri 29 March - Mon 1 April Fri 29 March - Fri 5 April Family Garden Easter Trail Cotehele House and Gardens. PL12 6TA, SX am - 4pm Daily, 2 per child plus normal admission charges. Follow an Easter trail around the estate and collect a chocolate egg prize. Suitable for all ages, children will need adult supervision. No booking necessary. Call for more information or cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk Spring Crafts for Families Antony House, Torpoint, PL11 2QA, SX Open 12noon - 3pm Daily 1.50 per item made Come and join staff at Antony House in getting creative in our spring craft workshop. Lots of fun to be had by all. Uncovering the Past Exhibition Tamar Trails Centre, Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX am - 4pm daily, Free A Tamar Valley AONB travelling exhibition, celebrating the end of the 2-year Calstock Parish Heritage Project. The project provided opportunities for the community of Calstock to delve deep into their history and heritage, and is being shown at the NEW Tamar Trails Centre. Uncovering the Past will showcase and highlight the wealth of events and training that were made available to local people, thanks to a grant of 35,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), awarded to the Calstock Parish Heritage Project in October Visitors to the exhibition will be able to learn more about the community s experience and the full stories behind what was uncovered during the project, including results from the 2011 Calstock Roman fort excavation. For more information please contact Sam Barnes, Project Officer sbarnes@tamarvalley.org.uk or call Suitable for all ages, children will need adult supervision. No booking necessary. Call for more information or antony@nationaltrust.org.uk Artist s impression of Roman Fort, Calstock Tamar Valley AONB

8 Saturday 30 March Tamar Trails Centre Open Day The NEW Tamar Trails Centre, near Gulworthy, opens its doors to the public, for the very first time, with a special day of FREE activities for all the family. Come along at any time between 10am and 4pm, and join in the fun!!! Bushcraft skills & firelighting Balloon modelling Face painting Panning for gold Easter Egg Hunt Arts and Crafts in the bell tent Bring your bikes and walking shoes and why not make a day of it. The Tamar Trails offer a fantastic place for families to escape and create their own adventures. Discover the remains of old mines, look for signs of wildlife and make new friends! Hog roast and refreshments will be available from the NEW cafe located at the site. For more information please contact the Tamar Trails Centre on Treesurfers will also be running FREE Taster Sessions so why not challenge your balance and co-ordination on their adrenaline-fuelled treetop ropes courses, jump off a 40ft platform, free fall and touch down (with a soft landing) with their Tree Jump or keep your feet firmly on the ground and learn the skill of archery. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL for the Treesurfers taster sessions, please call to book as spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis!!!! 2 parking charge for the day.

9 Sun 31 March - Mon 1 April Tamar Trails Tamar Valley AONB Easter on the Tamar Trails Why not take some time out to enjoy the Tamar Trails this Easter? They are open from dawn til dusk every day, so bring the family and create your own spring time adventure. Explore the Trails on foot, bicycle, mountain bike or horseback. Or, hire a tramper from the Tamar Trails Centre, for those with limited mobility. Discover what was once the largest copper mine in Europe or find out which rare species have made the area their home. The Tamar Trails start are located just off the A390 between Gunnislake and Tavistock where you will find the newly opened Tamar Trails Centre (opening 30th March). The Centre will be open 9am 5pm over the Easter Bank Holiday offering; * Wildlife cameras * * Interpretation about the area s mining past * * Wildlife & habitat information * * Picnic area * * Refreshments * * Café * The 25km of Trails were created as part of the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project, and is one of the landmark achievements of this ambitious project. The Trails have opened up parts of the Tamar Valley that were previously inaccessible to the public. The Tamar Trails Centre is also home to Treesurfers who offer fantastic opportunities to surf through trees, jump from great heights and learn new skills, such as archery. Access to the Tamar Trails and Centre is free of charge. A car parking fee of 2 for the whole day applies, with proceeds reinvested to keep this unique area special. For more information call or visit

10 Tues 2 April A Close Encounter of the Geological Kind Meet at Greystone Quarry, 10am. Free The Quarry is ½ mile from Greystone Bridge (PL15 9PF, SX ). A guided tour around the working Quarry at Greystone near Launceston. The tour, by mini bus and on foot, will look at the daily work of the quarry in extracting stone for road surfacing, and also their commitment to conserving the wildlife and geological heritage of the site. This will be an interesting tour for all ages, which will last about 1 ½ hours. If you have never been to a massive working quarry, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing. Sorry no dogs. Suitable for children. Booking essential, as numbers are limited. Please call the Tamar Valley AONB on Treesurfer s Terrific Taster Sessions Tamar Trails Centre, Nr Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX per activity per person. Archery 10am - 1pm Tree Jump or Zip wire 1pm - 3pm An introduction to archery, a chance to ride the zip wire or jump out of a tree, all in our amazing woodland setting. Join us for superb sessions with qualified instructors where you will get to try your hand at a new adrenaline filled activity. All equipment is supplied, ideal for the whole family, no experience is required. Booking essential, please call Treesurfers on Suitable for children over 6 years. Drop-in Crafts Tamar Trails Centre, Nr Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX am - 12noon. Free Greystone Quarry R Teverson, Tamar Valley AONB Come and join members of our team painting stone bugs, making mini dens and creating works of art, or collect self-guided activity sheets and a map and go and make your own adventure on the Trails. Call Treesurfers on

11 Tues 2 April Wed 3 April Harrowbeer Airfield Walk Park & meet at Knightstone Tea Rooms (PL20 6BT, SX513675) at 12.30pm for a prompt 1pm start. Although the walk is free of charge donations will be welcomed with 100% going to RAF Harrowbeer Interest Group. Join Tamar Valley AONB Project Officer, Sam Barnes, on a leisurely stroll around the remains of RAF Harrowbeer Airfield near Yelverton. During the walk she will be joined by Stephen Fryer from RAF Harrowbeer Interest Group who will talk through the fascinating story of how RAF Harrowbeer came into being and some of the exploits of the Squadrons stationed here. This is a unique opportunity to find out what the building bases were used for and hear anecdotes about the lives and deeds of the Station s personnel. The walk takes about 3 hours. Sensible shoes and clothing is essential as the walk crosses the moor. Booking essential, please call Tamar Valley AONB to secure your place or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk. Mountain Biking Skills Tamar Trails (meeting at Tamar Trails Centre, Gulworthy. PL19 8JE, SX438726). 9am pm, 12 per person Mountain bike skills for beginners. Suitable for 12yrs upwards. Build off-road confidence, develop techniques for riding across rough terrain, up and down steep terrain, simple drop-offs and single track techniques. Bikes and helmets provided. Booking essential please call Treesurfers on Easter Felting Buckland Abbey, Gardens and Estate,11am - 4pm. 3 per child + normal admission Join artist Claire Packer for a drop-in family workshop where families will be able to make Easter themed felt items to take home. Pictures courtesy of RAF Harrowbeer Interest Group Suitable for all ages, children will need adult supervision. Booking not necessary. For more information please call or bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

12 Wed 3 April Walk & Talk to Devon Great Consols Calciners Meet at Tamar Trails Centre, PL19 8JE, SX am - 12:30pm, Free. Join a guided walk along some of the Tamar Trails network to explore the restored industrial remains at Devon Great Consols mine, the biggest copper mine in Europe just 100 years ago. Please bring sturdy shoes and suitable clothes. Walk is steep in some sections but on a good trail surface. Suitable for off-road mobility scooter (Trampers available to hire from Treesurfers). Well behaved dogs under control please. Suitable for children over 10 years. No booking needed. For more information please call Tamar Valley AONB or dreadman@tamarvalley.org.uk. Tamerton to the Tavy Walk Meet at 10.30am, Tamerton Foliot Green. Return to Tamerton Foliot independently or with the group leader by 3.00pm. Free. Join Stepping Stones to Nature on a guided walk along the Discovery Trail from Tamerton Foliot to Lopwell Dam. There and back with a lunchtime stop at the Old Pump House Café and South West Lakes Trust Visitor Centre. Walk one way takes around 1.5 hours. Walk is steep in one section and muddy after rain. Wear sturdy shoes and suitable clothes. Regular number 42 bus from Plymouth. Dogs on leads welcome. Suitable for accompanied children over 10 years. Booking essential, please call Dean on Didgeridoo Man Tamar Trails, (meeting at the Tamar Trails Centre), 4pm pm 7.50 per child, including a hotdog & marshmallows. Accompanying adults are free, but will need to book their hotdogs and marshmallows at 2.50 each. Join us at the Tamar Trails for a fantastic outdoor event with Chris Holland - Didgeridoo man. Chris will entertain us with some of his famous didgeridoo tales. Create clay forest creatures and fairy rings, then head up to the fire-pit for hot dogs and marshmallow toasting, and maybe even another story or two... Calciners at Devon Great Consols Tamar Valley AONB Please call the Tamar Trails Centre to book on , as places are limited, we look forward to seeing you there.

13 Thurs 4 April A Close Encounter of the Geological Kind Meet at Greystone Quarry, 10am. Free The Quarry is ½ mile from Greystone Bridge (PL15 9PF, SX ). A guided tour around the working Quarry at Greystone near Launceston. The tour, by mini bus and on foot, will look at the daily work of the quarry in extracting stone for road surfacing, and also their commitment to conserving the wildlife and geological heritage of the site. This will be an interesting tour for all ages, which will last about 1 ½ hours. If you have never been to a massive working quarry, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing. Sorry no dogs. Suitable for children. Booking essential, as numbers are limited. Please call the Tamar Valley AONB on Greystone Quarry R Teverson, Tamar Valley AONB Treesurfer s Terrific Taster Sessions Tamar Trails Centre, Nr Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX per activity per person. Archery 10am - 1pm Tree Jump and/or Zip Wire 1pm - 3pm An introduction to archery, a chance to ride the zip wire or jump out of a tree, all in our amazing woodland setting. Join us for superb sessions with qualified instructors where you will get to try your hand at a new adrenaline filled activity. All equipment is supplied, ideal for the whole family, no experience is required. Booking essential, please call Treesurfers on Suitable for children over 6 years. Drop-in Crafts Tamar Trails Centre, Nr Gulworthy PL19 8JE, SX am - 12noon, Free Come and join members of our team painting stone bugs, making mini dens and creating works of art, or collect self-guided activity sheets and a map and go and make your own adventure on the Trails. Call Treesurfers on

14 Thurs 4 April Woodland Family Activity Day Warleigh Point Nature Reserve, at the end of Station Road, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth 11am - 4pm, Free Explore the footpaths through Warleigh Point Nature Reserve with a children s quiz trail, wildlife-spotting lottery and craft activities. Look out for bluebells and primroses, woodpeckers and nuthatches and enjoy views of the Tavy and Tamar rivers. Main circular trail approx 1 mile. Wear wellingtons or walking boots. Short section of trail has steep steps. First half of trail suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. For more information call Tamar Trails to Morwellham Starting at the Tamar Trails Centre, near Gulworthy, PL19 8JE, Meet at 10am. Free Join the Friends of the Tamar Valley alongside the Tamar Community Trust on a 9-mile walk. We will use the Tamar Trails to reach Morwellham, via newly renovated Morwellham Chapel, and continue on along the Sheepridge trail back to the Tamar Trails Centre for a cup of tea. Please wear suitable clothing. Well behaved dogs welcome. Suitable for children over 10 years. Please bring a picnic and drinks. There is a cafe at the Tamar Trails Centre where refreshments can be purchased. To book, please call Jane on Warleigh Point Simon Williams / Devon Wildlife Trust Walkers on the Tamar Trails (Above Morwellham Chapel) Tamar Valley AONB

15 Thurs 4 April Fri 5 April Lutyens Revealed... Meet at the church lychgate, Milton Abbot 2.30pm, 2 per person A guided walk of Milton Abbot village with Sam Barnes, Tamar Architect Edwin Lutyen Valley AONB Project Officer. Discover more about the architecture of the village and the life of the great twentieth-century architect Edwin Lutyens, who designed several buildings in the village for the Duke of Bedford. The walk will last about an hour and will finish with coffee and cakes! Please wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather. Booking essential please call the Tamar Valley AONB on or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk The Rubber Band Tamar Inn, Calstock, PL18 9QA, SX Starting 8.30pm, Free Morning Bird Song Tamar Trails, near Gulworthy (meeting at the Tamar Trails Centre, PL19 8JE, SX438726) 9am - 12noon. 3 per person A fabulous opportunity to have a guided walk along the Tamar Trails with bird and wildlife expert Richard Hibbert. Join him for a morning walk through the woods and discover what hidden birds are nesting deep within. There will be a chance to stop, listen and contemplate as well as ask questions along the way. Please note there is a small parking charge of 2 all day at the Trails Centre. Booking is essential please call the Tamar Valley AONB to secure your place or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk The Rubber Band has a wild mix of instruments, talents and ages. They play an eclectic mix of traditional Cornish music, popular jazz pieces, and other characterful numbers Fun Folk Jazz. As a tribute to the Spring Trail Festival, the evening s performance will include walking associated tunes, including Footloose. Sun through the leaves Tamar Valley AONB

16 Fri 5 April Sat 6 April Cotehele Quay Circular Meet: Cotehele Quay, outside The Edgcumbe, SX am - 12:30pm, Free A 4-mile walk taking in the Morden Valley, tracing part of the old Cotehele Estate coach track up to St Dominick and returning via Bohetherick Wood. Bring sturdy shoes and suitable clothes. No need to book, just turn up. Well behaved dogs. Suitable for children over 10 years. For more information please call or cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk Exploring Nature Tamar Trails, near Gulworthy (meeting at Tamar Trails Centre),1pm - 4pm. 5 per child, accompanying adults free! Join Richard Hibbert in exploring the Tamar Trails. An exciting afternoon of exploration, discovering what is living under your feet and high up in the trees, why leaves are green and how many legs your favourite bug has. Richard will guide you around the Tamar Trails and carry out activities along the way so you can really get to grips with nature. Enjoy shelter building, bug hunting, animal tracking, bird calling and much more. Suitable for all ages. Please note there is a small parking charge of 2 for the day at the Trails Centre. Booking is essential please call the Tamar Valley AONB to secure your place or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk Appaloosas - Evening of Music Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Calstock, PL18 9QX, SX Doors open 7.30pm, music from around 8.30pm. Free, but donations welcome Cotehele Quay Tamar Valley AONB A band from the wild west of Dartmoor. Old-Time and Appalachian music- the music that became American music.

17 Sat 6 April Sat 6 April & Sun 7 April Lambing Day - Farm Open Day Deer Park Fam, Luckett (PL17 8NW, SX385732) or walk from Luckett on the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. 11am - 4pm, Free The farm will be opening its doors to the public this Spring allowing people to experience the spring time tradition of lambing first hand. Activities include: * Tour of Lambing Shed: experience a birth & see the newborns * Tractor & Trailer rides to the fields * Nature walks through the Native American Tipi Village ( Covering 280 acres (113 hectares), Deer Park Farm is a good example of a Westcountry mixed farm, with cattle, sheep and various growing crops. It is farmed by the Howlett family, who place a strong emphasis on protecting the environment and enabling the public to learn more about British agriculture and the countryside. Full facilities in the farm Education & Interpretation Community Centre ( WARNING Pregnant mothers not advised to attend for health reasons. Booking is essential please call the Tamar Valley AONB team on or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk. Digging for History Exhibition Bere Alston Church Hall 11am - 4pm Daily Free A Tamar Valley AONB travelling exhibition, celebrating the end of the 2-year Calstock Parish Heritage Project. Uncovering the Past showcases and highlights the wealth of events and training that were made available to local people, thanks to a grant of 35,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), awarded to the Calstock Parish Heritage Project in October Visitors to the exhibition will be able to learn more about the community s experience and the full stories behind what was uncovered during the project, including results from the 2011 Calstock Roman fort excavation. On show will also be a selection of the best finds from the What s in your back garden? community archaeology weekend which Tamar Valley AONB ran in July 2012 as part of the Cordiale project and in conjunction with the CBA Festival of British Archaeology. There will also be photographs, maps and the results of the weekend - did we find evidence of the medieval settlement? For more information please call Sam Barnes on or sbarnes@tamarvalley.org.uk. A small fragment of pottery found during What s in your back garden? Tamar Valley AONB

18 Sat Sun 47 April- Sun 5 April Wacker Trail Walk and Work Open Day Meet: Wacker Quay car park (A374 between Antony and Sheviock, Torpoint, PL11 3AH, SX390552) am onwards: practical work continuing through the day until 4pm. Free Join the local community group to explore the Wacker to Antony Trail from the picnic and beauty spot of Wacker Quay along the disused military railway up to Antony village and the Ring o Bells Inn. You can just walk along the riverside and through the woods and see the improvements being made to the trail, or get stuck in and join a work party who will be doing a variety of practical conservation tasks during the day. Walk each way can take up to 1 hour. Bring sturdy shoes and suitable clothes. Walk can be very muddy in some sections after wet weather and there are 2 flights of steps. Well behaved dogs under control please. Suitable for all ages but be aware of surface conditions if wet. Bedford United Walk Tamar Trails, near Gulworthy (meeting at the Tamar Trails Centre, PL19 8JE, SX438726) 1pm - 3pm. 3 per person. Be one of the first to walk along this newly opened route, and enjoy a guided tour of one mile around Bedford United, to discover the history & archaeology of this mine site. Rick Stewart, Manager of the George & Charlotte Mine at Morwellham, will bring to life one of the most important copper mines of the Tamar Valley area, with his knowledge and expertise. Rick is currently writing a book on Devon Great Consols, and is keen to share his passion of this much-loved area with walkers on this event. Please note there is a small parking charge at the Trails Centre. Booking is essential please call the Tamar Valley AONB to secure your place or bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk Bring a picnic or try the Ring o Bells for lunch. Trail not accessible to buggies or wheelchairs but Wacker picnic area is. No booking needed. For more information please call Tamar Valley AONB on or dreadman@tamarvalley.org.uk. Copper waterfall at Bedford United Mine Tamar Valley AONB / B.Gamble

19 Sun 7 April BioBlitz 2012 Tamar Valley AONB BioBlitz Pentillie Estate, Nr St Mellion, PL12 6QD, SX Activities are scheduled throughout the day, all FREE!! Back by popular demand the Tamar Valley AONB team will be working with scientists and members of the public to survey the magnificent grounds of Pentillie Estate. We will be seeking to identify and record as many species as possible over a 24-hour period and we need your help! Come and join the team and be a scientist for the day. Enjoy bug hunts, pond dipping, flower walks, pooting and much more. Please register for this event, please visit www. brownpapertickets.com/event/ for more information. Event organiser: Tamar Valley AONB t: / e: sbates@tamarvalley.org.uk Saturday 6 April, 7pm Bat survey and night walk; join experts in discovering what creatures emerge once you have all gone to bed!! Sunday 7 April, 6am Rise and shine! This early morning walk will be well worth getting up for. Listen to the amazing dawn chorus, then join the team back at HQ for a bacon bap and hot drink. Sunday 7 April,10am Mammals; traps will be set the previous evening and this will be the chance to see what has been caught. Sunday 7 April, 11am Reptile hunt - Get eye-to-eye with slow worms and lizards, what will you find? Sunday 7 April, 12noon Spring flower hunt and pond dipping for monsters of the deep. Come and learn how you can do this at home! Sunday 7 April, 1pm Sweep netting, beating, pooting, pit falls in meadows, and parkland Sunday 7 April, 3pm The Big Count - Abacuses at the ready to see what has been found during the weekend s BioBlitz. Refreshments available at a small charge. All events are weather dependant. Please check for the most up-to-date information. We regret no dogs can be brought onto the estate.

20 Discovery Trail Challenge Volunteer Trail Wardens! Join us for another chance to walk the entire length of the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail (30.5 miles) in just one day! In 2012 we raised 2500 for Devon Air Ambulance. This year our chosen charity is Butterfly Conservation, to help support their work in the Tamar Valley with the Heath Fritillary populations. The Discovery Trail has been the flagship recreational trail in the Tamar Valley for over 10 years. The event will start at 8am, for your chance to complete one of the most varied and rewarding routes in the South West. This event is sponsored and supported by: To enter please contact the Tamar Valley AONB t: e: Help us enhance the Discovery Trail. We are looking for volunteer wardens to take care of our main trail route. Can you help? Do you enjoy using some or all of our local long-distance walking trail and multi-use routes? Would you like to help keep them in good condition for everyone to enjoy? Can you spare a few hours each month walking a short section of Trail to monitor its condition? Would you like to meet other like- minded volunteers on occasional training and special events? Our newly updated Discovery Trail Guide is out now!! Pick up your copy from the Tamar Valley Centre, a Tourist Information Centre near you or download from If this sounds like you please contact the Tamar Valley AONB team. We look forward to welcoming you to the Trailmakers Warden scheme, and the Friends of the Tamar Valley. Call Dave Readman, Walks Co-ordinator, on for more information or dreadman@tamarvalley.org.uk

21 The Spring Trail Festival has been supported by the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project, a partnership between: This project is part funded by the European Union under the European Reginal Development Fund: investing in rural ares.