What's on in Wychwood
Information about events organised by the Wychwood Project, the Friends of Wychwood, local projects, groups or societies.
Please note that events organised by local projects, groups or societies other than the Wychwood Project may charge a small ‘visitors’ fee.
You are advised always to confirm details beforehand with the contact telephone number given.
July 2009
Date
Time |
Activity |
Contact |
Thursday
16 July
2pm - 5pm |
Behind the Scenes Tour of Gill Mill Quarry. Join Alison Hopewell, Project Officer, Lower Windrush Valley Project and Martin Layer, Planning and Estates Manager, Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd for a behind the scenes tour of Gill Mill Quarry.
There will be an opportunity to see all aspects of this operational site including active mineral extraction, the processing plant and how the worked out gravel pits are being restored for leisure and nature conservation. Date : Gill Mill Quarry, Standlake Road, Ducklington, OX29 7PP Grid ref: SP 373 074. Places need to be booked in advance and numbers will be strictly limited to 20 people max. Hard hats & high viz jackets provided - please wear stout boots. Distance: 2 miles/3km max. - the tour is likely to follow a linear route with a shuttle bus to return people to their cars. If the weather is poor the bus may be used for the whole tour.
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Sally Jeffery
01993 814142
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August 2009
Date
Time |
Activity |
Contact |
1 August
2pm |
Pond and stream dip followed by a river walk along part of the Evenlode by the edge of Abel Wood. Continue along the bank looking for dragonflies and damsel flies.
Meet North Leigh - East End common car park. Friends of Wychwood free, Guests £2.00
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Robert Bigwood
01993 868203
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September 2009
Date
Time |
Activity |
Contact |
Sunday
6 Sept
11am - 5pm |
Wychwood Forest Fair
This year’s Forest Fair will be held at Cornbury Park, just off the B4220 between Finstock and Charlbury, on Sunday 6th September. £5 per adult – Parking free – Under 16s free.
If you would like to have a stall at the Fair please call Ken Betteridge on 01993 - 878615.
We need volunteers to work on stalls – if you would like to help and enjoy a free, fun day out, call Robert Bigwood on 01993 868 203
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Wychwood Project
01993 - 814142 |
