Easter Egg Challenge
Saturday 5 April to Sunday 20 April
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Can you complete our tasks of skill and co-ordination on the Occombe Nature Trail to win a bag of Fairtrade chocolate Easter Eggs? Suitable for all the family. Collect a map from the Occombe Farm Shop.
Time: 10am to 4pm ( 10am to 3pm Sundays)
Cost: £3.50 per child (including eggs) |
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Organic Garden Volunteer Day
Sunday 6 April
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Learn skills for preparing your garden for sumer including sowing and pottingon.
Meet: Cockington Organic Garden
Time: 10am to 4pm |
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Extreme Spring Rockpool Ramble
Monday 7 April |
A rare opportunity to discover the amazing marine life that lives at this special underwater Local Nature Reserve and at a very low tide. Bring waterproof clothing and suitable shoes for some clambering over rocks. Suitable for children 8 years and up.
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Charges: Adults £3.50, children £2.00
Booking: Not required |
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Spring Wild Hedgerow Nibble
Tuesday 8 April |
Discover which wild plants are good to nibble and infuse for tea on a stroll around Cockington. We will finish by making some spring leaf teas ourselves.
Meet: In front of Cockington Court
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Charges: Adults £3.50, children free
Booking: Not required |
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The English Riviera Geopark – What's So Special
Wednesday 9 April |
Why has Torbay 's geology received international acclaim? The first of a two part short course with John Risdon to reveal the Bay's dramatic geological past, from tropical reefs to scorching deserts.
Meet: Cary Room, Cockington Court
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035
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Bat Walk at Berry Head NNR
Wednesday 9 April |
Watch the rare greater horseshoe bats emerge from their roost, tune in with bat detectors.
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2
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Geopark Kids
Thursday 10 April |
Hunt for weird and wonderful fossils at Goodrington beach, solving the mystery of what they are, and then re-create the crafty creature.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Children £2, Adults Free
Booking: Not required |
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Hobby Seahorses
Friday 11 April
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Create your very own hobby seahorse to ride on the beach and learn about seahorses and seagrass in Torbay .
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Charges: Children £3.50 (for materials), adults free
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Building with Torbay 's Rocks
Friday 11 April |
A gentle walk with John Risdon exploring Torquay's exploitation of its geology, from beaches to buildings.
Meet: Central Church forecourt, Torre
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: £3.50
Booking: Not required |
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Easter Family Treasure Hunt
Saturday 12 April
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Fun for all the family – search the headland for hidden clues and win an Easter prize.
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 10am
Charges: £5 per team (maximum of 5 people per team).
Booking: Not required |
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Saturn & the Craters of the Moon
Saturday 12 April
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See Saturn and its rings through a telescope & explore the craters of a first quarter moon. If cloudy, a bat walk.
Meet: Occombe Farmyard
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Guillemot Seabird Colony Walk
Sunday 13 April |
Enjoy the spectacle of the South Coast 's largest guillemot colony, with close up views through the camera.
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2
Booking: Not required |
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A Blue Whale's Tale
Monday 14 April |
Enchanted whale and dolphin nature tales and fun crafty activities.
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Charges: Children £2
Booking: Not Required |
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Scrappy Workshop
Tuesday 15 April |
Creative activities with SPARC, using recycled materials
Meet: Gamekeepers Cottage, Cockington
Time: 10am to 12pm
Charges: Children £2, Adults free
Booking: Not required |
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Wonderful Minibeasts from the Watery Realm
Wednesday 16 April |
Pick up picture clues about their life stories and then have fun discovering the minibeasts of Cockington's pond and stream with nets and magnifying glasses. Also make some simple twirling models back at the cottage.
Meet: Gamekeeper's Cottage, Cockington
Time: 2pm to 4.30pm
Charges: Children £2, adults free
Booking: Not required |
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The English Riviera Geopark - What's so special?
Wednesday 16 April |
Why has Torbay 's geology received international acclaim? The second of a two part short course with John Risdon to reveal the Bay's dramatic geological past, from tropical reefs to scorching deserts.
Meet: Cary Room, Cockington Court
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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A Pirate's Life for Me!
Friday 18 April |
Build yourself a pirate ship and brave the battle for Torbay 's hidden treasure.
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Charges: Pirates £2.00, adults free
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Cream Tea Festival
18-23 April
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A quintessentially english celebration including Cream Tea Day at Cockington Court on Sunday 20 April from 10am to 5pm.
See www.englishriviera.co.uk for more information |
