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Wednesday 30th July 2008
“Go wild nature day at Abergavenny Castle”
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come to Abergavenny Castle (SO 299 139) and enjoy lots of activities including fresh water dipping for mini beasts (bring your wellies), a flying display of birds of prey, and join in a photographic treasure hunt with the Monmouthshire Countryside Service. Become a castle detective using photographic evidence to search for clues. Suitable for ages 5-11. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Children: £2.00; Adults: free.
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Thursday 31st July 2008 and Thursday 7th August 2008
“Dragon kite making workshop and walk at Caldicot Castle and Country Park”
11.00am to 1.00pm
Join Sarah Jones to track the dragon to its lair by following a trail made from natural things. Bring along a carrier bag and some straws and make a dragon kite. Wear stout shoes and bring a waterproof coat. Barrier free route. Assistance dogs only please.
Cost: £5.00 per child. Booking essential on 01291 420241. Meet at the entrance to Caldicot Castle (ST 486 885)
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Friday 22nd August 2008
“Moths and bats on tour at the Old Station, Tintern”
8.00pm until late
A fun evening for all ages discovering moths and bats as you have never done before using live moth traps and electronic bat detectors. There will be quizzes and games while we wait for it to get dark after which we will go in search of moths and bats around the Old Station site. Family event - all children to be accompanied by an adult. Barrier free route. Assistance dogs only please.
Cost: £2.00 per person. Booking essential on 01291 689566
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"Old Station, Tintern" - cafe, toilets, shop, signalbox and information centre with a new programme of events, displays and activities, including the KITE club and artists in residence.
Signal Box Exhibitions at Old Station, Tintern
10.30am – 5.30pm
Please contact the Old Station for further details: Tel 01291 689566. The Old Station, Tintern (SO 536 006) is 1 mile (1.5 km) from Tintern Abbey along the A466 towards Monmouth. View Old Station on a map.
ACCESS to the Old Station
Essentially Old Station Tintern and the meadows alongside are “barrier free”. There is an accessible toilet as well as baby changing facilities in both male and female toilets. Please note that access to the Signal Box does require use of a steep flight of steps.
Countryside Mobility Scooters and wheelchairs at site (register and book with site staff on 01291 689566). Accessible toilet on site. Bus number 69 passes the entrance. Contact www.traveline.org.uk for more information. Tel 0870 608 2 608 daily between 7.00a,m and 9.00pm.
Please check with site staff about the specific activities arranged on site.
Miniature Train Rides
The Wye Valley Railway Society will be running their miniature train rides from 11am – 4pm with rides costing £1.00: Sunday 27th July
The trains (diesel and occasionally steam) run throughout the day from in front of the Old Station signal box. The journey of approximately 300 yards takes passengers southwest down the site to where the original railway would have crossed over the river. The engine is then turned around via a turntable ready to take passengers back to the signal box. The ride is suitable for passengers of all ages.
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Events at the Old Station in July & August:
Friday 18th – Thursday 24th July: 10.30 -5pm - Railway books from Oakwood Press
A vast array of railway and transport books from Oakwood press.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July: 11 – 4pm -
Paint your own train money box. £3 per person
Thursday 24th & Friday 25th July: Dreamcatcher project craft workshops
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
Friday 25th – 31st July: 10.30 – 5pm - Anthea Binns artist in residence
A varied range of subjects including some local scenes in watercolour, oils, and acrylics. Good selection of cards also available.
Monday 28th July: 2 -4pm - Badge Making
Design and colour your own button badge. £1.00
Tuesday 29th July: 11 – 4pm - Dora the Explorer treasure hunt.
Explore the Old Station looking for Dora and her friends. A Ty Beanie Dora for everyone who completes the hunt. £3.00
Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st July: Dreamcatcher project craft workshops
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
Friday 1st August – 4th Sept: 10.30 – 5pm -
Wye Valley Crafts
Local craftspeople displaying and selling their works
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August: 11 -4.30pm -Dora the Explorer treasure hunt.
Explore the Old Station looking for Dora and her friends. A Ty Beanie Dora for everyone who completes the hunt. £3.00
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August: 11 -4.30pm -Train Hunt
Find all the trains hidden around the Old Station and claim your prize. £1.50
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th August: Badge making and Paint your own train money box.
2 – 4pm Badge Making – design and colour your own button badge. £1.00
11 -4pm Paint your own train money box. £3 per person
Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th August-Dreamcatcher project craft workshops
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
Saturday 9th - Thursday 14th August: 11 – 4.30pm - Dora the Explorer treasure hunt; Badge making and Paint your own train money box.
Explore the Old Station looking for Dora and her friends. A Ty Beanie Dora for everyone who completes the hunt. £3.00
Train Hunt. Find all the trains hidden around the Old Station and claim your prize. £1.50
Paint your own train money box. 11 -4pm £3 per person
Friday 15th August - Punch and Judy.
The Original Punch and Judy presented by Professor Pete Milson, shows at 12.30, 2pm and 3.30pm
Friday 15th August - Face Painting
Face painting by Shiny Happy Faces from 11 – 4pm. £3.00 per person
Friday 15th August - Dreamcatcher project craft workshops
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
Sunday 17th August: 11am – 4pm - ‘Have a go archery’
Expert tuition from Heritage Archery. £2.50 per person, booking essential 01291 689566
Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th August: 2 -4.30pm - Badge Making
Design and colour your own button badge. £1.00
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st August: 11 – 4.30pm - Dora the Explorer treasure hunt.
Explore the Old Station looking for Dora and her friends. A Ty Beanie Dora for everyone who completes the hunt. £3.00
Train Hunt. Find all the trains hidden around the Old Station and claim your prize. £1.50
Paint your own train money box. 11 – 4pm £3 per person
Friday 22nd August 2008
“Moths and bats on tour at the Old Station, Tintern”
8.00pm until late
A fun evening for all ages discovering moths and bats as you have never done before using live moth traps and electronic bat detectors. There will be quizzes and games while we wait for it to get dark after which we will go in search of moths and bats around the Old Station site. Family event - all children to be accompanied by an adult. Barrier free route. Assistance dogs only please.
Cost: £2.00 per person. Booking essential on 01291 689566.
Friday 22nd August - Dreamcatcher project craft workshops at the Old Station, Tintern
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
Monday 25th – Thursday 28th August: 11 – 4.30pm Dora the Explorer treasure hunt; Badge making and Paint your own train money box.
Explore the Old Station looking for Dora and her friends. A Ty Beanie Dora for everyone who completes the hunt. £3.00
Train Hunt. Find all the trains hidden around the Old Station and claim your prize. £1.50
Paint your own train money box. 11 – 4pm £3 per person
Friday 29th August - Dreamcatcher project craft workshops
A variety of craft workshops for ages 4 –16yrs old. 11.00 – 4pm. Average cost £2 - £3. Ring for more details 01291 689566
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Our activity and events programme is supported by the Countryside Council for Wales
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