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The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership have lots of Christmassy events... Ho Ho Samphire Hoe!

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Please note that you attend an event at your own risk. Anyone suffering from a serious health condition is advised to check with their doctor before attending any event. Please inform the leader, in confidence, of any serious health condition at the start of an event. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, Dover District Council and the sponsors accept no liability for any accident or loss.

DECEMBER 2011

Saturday 3rd December 2.00pm

EACH END – MARSHBOROUGH & WOODNESBOROUGH

Join our friendly group on a relaxing autumn walk to Woodnesborough. Children over 7 welcome. Bring water to drink. Suggested donation of £1 (to WCCP) appreciated. LEADER: Diane of Collyer’s Companions (01304 241806). MEET: Each End lay-by – Ash by-pass (TR 305 555). DISTANCE: 4 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 3. Dogs welcome on leads.

Sunday 4th December 2.00pm

SAMPHIRE HOE TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

Join in a walk around the Hoe to hear some of the weird and wonderful things (both natural and human) that have been observed on the Hoe since it opened in 1997. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone, postcode: CT17 9FL. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs welcome on leads.
Saturday 10th December 12.00pm

COLLYER’S COMPANIONS XMAS LUNCH (Please book)

Join us at the King’s Arms in Sandwich for a lunch or snack. Please book on one of the Collyer’s Companions walks. LEADER: Bernadette of Collyer’s Companions (01304 241806). MEET: Kings Arms, Strand Street, Sandwich.

Sunday 11th December 1.30pm

MAKE NATURAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Bring a bag to collect leaves, twigs and berries to make beautiful table and house decorations for yourself or as presents. Bring string, a container for the table decorations and colourful ribbons. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Melanie Wrigley, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: Elms Vale Recreation Ground car park, Elms Vale Road, off Folkestone Road, Dover (TR 298 414). DISTANCE: 1 mile (2 hours). GRADE: 3

Saturday 17th December 2.00pm

SAMPHIRE HOE HO HO

Join in a walk around the Hoe to discover the winter wildlife as we approach the shortest day. Bring along a joke to share with us. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone, postcode: CT17 9FL. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2 Dogs welcome on leads.
 

Saturday 17th December 2.00pm

No walk planned – check WCCP internet for any updates. LEADER: Collyer’s Companions (01304 241806).
 

Sunday 18th December 10.15am – 2.00pm

CARING FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS TASK AT HILLS RESERVOIR, FOLKESTONE

Everyone is invited to join the volunteers in an Xmas task to cut small scrub from areas of the grassland which are rich in wildlife. LEADER: Phil Green, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706993). MEET: 10.15am at Hills Reservoir, top of Castle Hill, Crete Road West, Folkestone (TR 213 382).

Sunday 18th December 2.00pm

TREE WALK AROUND FOLKESTONE DOWNS

An easy afternoon walk around Folkestone Downs to learn more about the winter identification of trees in winter (and a chance to make a book of bark rubbings) and hear some stories about trees. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Kirk Alexander, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01303 274806 or 07885 599182). MEET: Kissing gate at end of Holywell Avenue, off Canterbury Hill (A256), Folkestone (TR 225 377) DISTANCE: 3 miles (2 hours). GRADE:3

Merry Christmas to Everyone

Boxing Day Monday 26th December 2.00pm

SAMPHIRE HOE BOXING DAY STROLL

Join in a Boxing Day Walk around the Hoe to discover how this new piece of land was created and the wildlife that has colonised it. Weather permitting the tea kiosk will be open serving hot drinks. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone, postcode: CT179FL. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs welcome on leads.

Wednesday 28th December 2.00pm

TREE TALES AT LYMINGE FOREST

An easy walk for all the family around West Wood at Lyminge Forest to discover more about trees and their uses with stories from folklore. LEADER: Kirk Alexander, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01303 274806 or 07885 599182). MEET: Car Park, West Wood, Lyminge Forest (TR 141 439). Driving along Stone Street (B2068) towards Canterbury, turn right at Six Mile Garage and you will find the car park on your right hand side about 800 metres along the country lane. DISTANCE: 2.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 2

(in a box) Thursday 29th December 10.15am – 3.30pm

CARING FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE: ST MARTINS BATTERY, WESTERN HEIGHTS, DOVER

Last task of 2011! Shake off those Christmas blues and join in with a general clear up and bonfire on this stunning site overlooking Dover Harbour and the Channel. Please wear old clothes, sturdy boots and bring a packed lunch if staying all day. Festive refreshments (more mince pies) provided! LEADER: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121). MEET: St Martins Battery Car Park, South Military Hill, Dover (TR 314 407)

A Happy New Year to Everyone
 

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