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Heather Scarecrow Festival

Heather Village Coalville LE67 2QJ Leicestershire

Once a year, for the past 20 years, the good people of Heather have gone ever so slightly insane. Throughout the village the gardens are dotted with scarecrows. Scores and Scores of them, some of celebs, some of them topical, many of them cheerfully daft, and all competing for the votes of the people who come for miles around to see them. This hugely popular event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the villagers plan to make it extra special. It will take place in the Village of Heather in the heart of the National Forest from 11 am on Sunday 29h July until 6pm on Sunday 5th August. There will be ample free parking at Heather St John's Football Club (LE67 2QJ). Admission is free and guides are available for £2 to help visitors find all the Scarecrows and vote for their favourite. More details can be found on their website heatherscarecrowfestival.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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24HR BUSHCRAFT EXPERIENCE

Field Sport UK Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1RS Leicestershire

This is a great 24hr experience learning survival skills and Bushcraft in our beautiful woodland on the border of Derbyshire and Leicestershire in Ashby De La Zouch. Have you got what it takes to make yourself at home in the natural world. Some of the itinerary will cover a variety of outdoor survival skills - from lighting a fire using various methods, techniques and materials, to building a protective shelter. You'll explore the psychology of survival, learn to purify and filter water, and experience campfire cooking in the real outdoors. - Fire lighting: Learn to light a fire (and sustain it) using various methods and materials including a bow drill. Boil your kettle on your fire so everyone can have a hot drink to start the day. - Shelter Building: Experience what its really like to survive in the great outdoors and learn how to build various shelters with natural surrounding materials. - Cordage, Knots & Tarps Have a go at making cordage which is a great essential for surviving in the outdoors, learn various knots and how to hang tarps for an alternative shelter. - Water purification: Using natural materials supplied learn different methods on how to purify and filter water. - Campfire Cooking So you've learnt how to light and sustain a fire, now its time to prep a meal (inc fresh bread baking) and cook it on your campfire! Pudding is served - to finish off your meal you'll get to taste freshly popped popcorn and toast your marshmallows on the fire. And much much more... Types of accommodation available: -Camp bed pod (single) -Tree hammock -Natural shelter -Or bring your own WHAT'S INCLUDED Fire lighting, shelter building, water purification, campfire cooking, Instructors and All equipment to undertake your tasks. Evening Meal and dessert, breakfast and light lunch on Sunday (you are welcome to bring any snacks and refreshments with you, Alcohol not permitted) AGE REQUIREMENTS 10 years + IMPORTANT INFORMATION This activity is outside in a woodland, appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn.

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CAMPFIRE BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP

Field Sport UK Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1RS Leicestershire

It's hard to beat the primitive pleasure of cooking over an open flame with a deep smoky scent in the air; in a beautiful woodland setting. Now who doesn't like freshly baked bread? There can't be many folks who don't love the smell of bread as it comes out of the oven Using and leaning various methods come and join us on this wonderful bread making experience using natural materials to cook fresh bread! Learn 3 different types of cooking bread on a campfire: - Artesian Bread - Bannock - Flat Bread This experience is a great way to learn new skills or simply have a go. No experience needed, our fully qualified instructors will take you through everything you need to know. Mixed group Session DURATION 3-3.5 hours WHAT'S INCLUDED All equipment and ingredients Instructor, PPE, tea/coffee AGE REQUIREMENTS 12 years +

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Wild Food and Wilderness Cookery Courses

Woodland Survival Crafts Melbourne DE73 8BJ Derbyshire

Gain some inspiration and understanding about some of the many seasonal wild foods available in our woodlands and countryside. Dave has been teaching on wild foods for well over 20 years and will focus on giving you confidence to identify various plants/fungi and use them in a variety of ways.

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Bavarian Night

Conkers Moira DE12 6GA Derbyshire

Join us for our brilliant Bavarian Night in our Forest Hall and celebrate in true Oktoberfest style. Karl's Brass, one of the best Oompah Bands in the country will be your hosts for the evening. Hot themed supper included. This sold out last year - so book early to avoid disappointment.

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Timber Festival

Feanedock Moira Derbyshire

Timber returns to the heart of the National Forest in 2019 to celebrate music, forests, arts & ideas

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Edible Forest Festival

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Stir-up Sunday

Donington le Heath Manor House Manor Road Coalville LE67 2FW

Begin Christmas the right way and learn how to make a traditional Christmas Pudding in our relaxed and beautiful Barn. Take home the pudding you’ve made along with a jar of mincemeat to share with all the family.

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Breakfast with Santa

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park Ambion Lane Nuneaton CV13 0AD

Join us for breakfast with Santa as he takes time out from his busy Christmas schedule to visit the Tithe Barn. Children will get breakfast with unlimited squash, a chance to meet Santa and a gift.

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