With half-term almost upon us, the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, Green Gang will be out and about having lots of outdoor fun events.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ATTENDING AN EVENT
Every care has been taken to ensure that the details given here were correct at the time of printing. You may wish to check with the leader by telephone before travelling, particularly when weather conditions are likely to be poor. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership accepts no liability for any errors or omissions.

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.

FEBRUARY 2012

Saturday 11th February 2.00pm (Green Gang)

SAMPHIRE HOE FABULOUSLY FIERCE FEBRUARY

Come along on a walk around the Hoe and discover how we predict when, and protect from, stormy weather. To calm the emotions at the end of the event there will be a chance to make a natural card to give to your loved one on Valentines Day. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). 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.

Sunday 12th February Do anytime!

PICTURE THE HOE—SAMPHIRE HOE TRAIL

Self-guided trail: Discover the wildlife and art trail around the Hoe. Collect a sheet and a crayon from the office and follow your way around the trail, find out about the Hoe and it’s wildlife and create a picture to take home. Samphire Hoe is owned by Eurotunnel and managed together with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership. MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (Post code: CT17 9FL) (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Dogs welcome on leads.

Monday 13th February 2.00pm

DAMBUSTERS AT WEST HYTHE (Green Gang)

Hop, skip, jump and bounce along to the dam on the Royal Military Canal at West Hythe and learn about the ways that wildlife survives the cold winter months. What better way to keep warm! Rain, ice and even snow will make the paths slippery – boots or wellies are needed for this event. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Mark Tuson, Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership (01797 367934 or 07971 276698). MEET: Car park, bottom of Lympne Hill, West Hythe (TR 125 342). DISTANCE: 1 mile (2 hours). GRADE: 2

Wednesday 15th February 10.00am – 1.00pm

BUILD A BIRD BOX (Green Gang) (Please book)

A very popular event which we are repeating again for you to build your own bird box from pre prepared kits. When you have made your box you can take it home and with the instructions given hang it up or put it up on a wall or a suitable location. The materials for this event have been kindly donated by Park Farm Joinery in Folkestone. Please note, pre booking for this event is essential as materials and places are limited. Please contact the WCCP office on 01304 241806 to confirm a time slot. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121). MEET: WCCP offices, Lower Works, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone. CT19 4AW.

Saturday 18 February 10.00am – 3.00pm

WOOLLY WONDERS AND BOINGY BUTTERFLIES

Have a go at making your very own felt from Kent sheep’s wool and craft your very own butterflies and lizard keyrings with Arty Crafty. Also hear about the White Cliff Landscape Partnership's exciting plans for the future and tell us what matters to you about where you live. Free event. LEADER: Anita Sedgewick (07762 627710). MEET: Rooms 111 (Art room) and 112, Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PB.

Saturday 18th February 2.00pm – 4.00pm

CHALK AND CHARCOAL ANIMAL ANCESTORS

Get in touch with your inner caveman and discover the animal ancestors that roamed our Kentish countryside. Using chalk from the grassland and charcoal from the woods we will create a giant picture of the past. Be prepared to get a bit dirty. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone) (pay and display car park) (TR 294 392). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 2 Dogs on leads.

Sunday 19th February 2.00pm

MAKING SENSE OF SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)

Join us for a stroll around the Hoe using our senses to discover hidden delights of the beautiful site and to discover it’s history. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve walker, 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). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs welcome on leads.

Sunday 26th February 2.00pm

GUIDED WALK: WINTER FORAGE, FOLKLORE AND SURVIVAL

What could you survive on, from the wild, in winter? Our ancestors did it, but it’s not an easy task! Bring out that Stone Age person hiding in your genes! Come on a walk to stop, see and hear about the different food and herbal remedy ingredients that can be found in the wild in winter! Dress up with layers and bring a drink and a snack with you. Suggested donation of £2 appreciated. LEADER: Melanie Wrigley, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: St. Martin's Battery car park, South Military Road, Western Heights, Dover (TR 314 407). DISTANCE: 3 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (a hard walk with steep steps approx. 100 - walking from western heights nature reserve down to Shakespeare Beach and back).

MARCH 2012

Sunday 4th March 2.00pm

GUIDED WALK: SAMPHIRE HOE TO DEADMAN’S POOL …...AND BACK (if you’re lucky!) (Green Gang)

‘Oh arrrrr, if the tide is low and if the wind blows from the sou’west we shall attempt the perilous crossing to ‘dead mans pool’. ‘Some say you can hear the cries from long lost sailors on the wind’. ‘Davey Jones welcomes young and old alike’. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve walker, 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). Postcode: CT17 9FL. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (long walk across the shingly beach and slippery rocks). Dogs welcome on leads.

APRIL 2012

Sunday 1st April 2.00pm

TRUE OR FOOLED FAMILY WALK

Join me for a fascinating quiz stroll around the Hoe to find out if our common knowledge about the countryside is true or false. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve Walker, 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). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours). 
 

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