With just a week to the half-term holiday, you may be looking for some ideas to entertain the kids..... well look no further, the Green Gang are holding lots of interesting, educational and fun events.

Saturday 23rd October 2.00pm WCCP

THE ETERNAL SPRING – SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
Join in a walk to discover what and where Lydden Spout is, and hear some of its stories, some more believable than others. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 2 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 3. Dogs on leads.

Sunday 24th October 10.00am - 12.30pm WCCP W.CHAIR BUS

BROOMS FOR SPOOKS
Make an authentic birch broom ready for Halloween. Children must attend with an adult. No booking required. CHARGE: £ 5 for each broom made. Pay and Display car park (£1.50). LEADER: Park Staff, Brockhill County Park (01303 266327). MEET: Brockhill County Park, Sandling Road, Saltwood, near Hythe (TR 146 356). NO DOGS.

Monday 25th October 3.00pm JUNIOR RANGER WCCP

FOSSIL FORAY (Green Gang)
Join in a family fossil foray in the East Cliff & Warren Country Park. An opportunity to see some fossils found on the site with a chance to find your own fossils to take home. Please wear strong footwear and take care on the rocks. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Phil Green, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01303 274806 or 07880 706993). MEET: The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone (TR 239 364). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (rocky shore).

Thursday 28th October 2.00pm RMCP BUS JUNIOR RANGER

BEACH SCULPTURES ON GREATSTONE BEACH (Green Gang)
Come and try out your artistic skills using natural materials from the tide line at Greatstone beach. Many exotic creatures have been washed up on the tideline from seahorses, thresher sharks and whales so bring a bucket (small will be fine!). Donation appreciated. LEADER: Mark Tuson, Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership (01797 367934 or 07971 276698). MEET: Car park (pay and display) opposite the Jolly Fisherman's pub, The Parade, Greatstone (TR 081 229). DISTANCE: 0.5 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (Beach).

Saturday 30th October 10.00am – 1.00pm NEW JUNIOR RANGER WCCP

BIRD FEEDERS AND WINTER FEED FAT CONES (Please book) (Green Gang)
Bring the children to make a bird feeder from willow grown and cut locally. These feeders are easy to make, and then will be ready to hang in your garden. We will also be making cone feeders to take away with you. Staff will be on hand to help you make your feeders. Donation appreciated. Please note, pre booking for this event is advised as materials and places are limited. Please contact the WCCP office on 01304 241806 to confirm numbers and time. LEADER: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 609121). MEET: The Art Room at Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH. DURATION: 0.5 hours.

Sunday 31st October 11.00am JUNIOR RANGER

ROCK POOLING AT ST. MARGARET’S (Green Gang)
A family event held at St Margaret’s Bay. Rock pooling with experts on hand to help with the identification of flora and fauna. Please wear sensible footwear. Donations appreciated. CHARGE: Council car park charges apply. LEADER: Nature Table for White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01795 525504). MEET: St. Margaret’s Bay car park, bottom of Bay Hill, St. Margaret’s Bay, near Dover. (TR 369 446). DURATION: 2 hours. GRADE: 5 (rocky shore).

Sunday 31st October 2.30pm WHEELCHAIR NEW WCCP

MAKING SEASHORE LANTERNS AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
Come and make a seashore lantern out of your pumpkin or a colourful seaweed sail to take along to the evening 'Spooky Parade' with fishy goings-on at Samphire Hoe. Please come prepared with clothing appropriate for the weather and a picnic and drink before joining the 'Spooky Parade'. Please bring a jam jar or similar. CHARGE: £2 per lantern. LEADER: Arty Crafty for White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site Management Office, Samphire Hoe (Pay and Display car park), Dover (signposted off the A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). DURATION: 1.5 hours.

Sunday 31st October 4.00pm JUNIOR RANGER WCCP NEW

HALLOWEEN & CREATUES OF THE DEEP AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
Something’s very fishy!!! Come along for an evening of scary fun, games and stories. Please come as dressed as pirates, sea creatures or traditional Halloween costumes. HA HA HA Prizes given for best fancy dress. Torches and stout shoes a must. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (night). Dogs on leads.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Please note that children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. It is the responsibility of the adult to make sure that their children are safe and well behaved, not the responsibility of the leader of the Green Gang event. The leader is there to add extra fun and learning. Many events take time to set up beforehand, so please don’t let unruly behaviour spoil the event for everyone else.

YOUR DONATION IS APPRECIATED
The Green Gang costs the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership about £10,000 a year. If your child enjoys a Green Gang event then a donation of £2 per child is suggested. This will help us keep Green Gang running in the future and enable us to continue to offer a programme of events.