Tree Dressing Day

11 am -3 pm
Take a walk to collect natural materials and then make decorations to take home and to help the Rangers decorate a tree in the park as part of National Tree Week (National Tree Dressing Day). For information & to book a place phone Head Ranger on 07833598155 or contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org. Cost: £6 per child (£5 for members).

Hedge Laying at Coton Countryside Reserve

11am to 3pm

Help the Rangers restore some of the old hedges the traditional way. Bring a picnic and suitable clothing and shoes. Tools etc provided. Free event , donations welcomed. Booking essential—limited places. For information & to book a place phoneour Head Ranger on 07833598155 or contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org

Coton Countryside Reserve - An introduction to GPS navigation

11 am – 4 pm
Come along and get some basic tuition and hands on practical experience to help you use a GPS for work or pleasure. If you have them please bring along a GPS (including the manual), a compass and an OS 1:25000 map of Cambridge (Explorer Map No. 209). Adults and over 14's only. Booking essential, for more information and to book call our Head Ranger on 07833598155 or contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org

Autumn at Wandlebury

Tues 30 & Wed 31 Oct 10.00 am – 12.30pm
Enjoy an autumn walk, collect, print with fruits and seeds and look for animal overwintering hideaways. Ages 5 plus (children must be accom-panied), £6.50 per child (members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. For information contact enquiries@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 x 201

Moonlit Walk at Wandlebury

8-9 pm
Meet at: the notice board in the visitor car park. Join the Rangers on a guided walk around Wandlebury and see it as you've never seen it before, by the light of a full moon! Dress according to the weather and bring a torch if you wish. Booking is essential. To book a place contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org or call 07833598155.

Halloween Fun at Wandlebury

4.30-7 pm
Come along in fancy dress and join the Halloween fun; carve pumpkin sculptures then join the Rangers on a candlelit twilight walk returning to the Stable Rooms for hot soup. Bring a torch if you wish. Early booking essential. For information & to book a place contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org or call 07833598155. £9 per pumpkin (£7 for members).

Guided Walk early autumn - farming and wildlife

10.30am to 1.00pm
Early Autumn - farming and wildlife. To find our more contact ceo@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 x 201

5th Apple & Orchard Day at Wandlebury

11:00am to 4:30pm
A popular day dedicated to delicious countryside delights for all the family: get your apples, nuts and other soft fruit identified, discover the importance of orchard conservation & beekeeping. Have a go at archery, apple tasting & apple press, craft activities, walks and Fairy Tales (pm), tea/coffee/juice on the green and other stalls. For more information contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org or call 07833598155.

Tree Identification at Wandlebury

1 - 4 pm
Join a Ranger for this workshop and acquire the basic skills for tree identification using bark, buds, leaves, shape and form, then go on a tree trail to put those skills to use. Adults only, dress according to the weather. Booking essential. For information & to book a place contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org or call 07833598155. Cost: £6 (£5 for CambridgePPF members).

Celebration of the historic Stourbridge Fair

12-4pm
Stalls and entertainment with a medieval flavour. Open Cambridge and Heritage Open Day Weekend - come at midday for the traditional opening of the fair or drop by through the afternoon. For more information contact enquiries@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 x201.

Countryside Scramble with the Farmer

6 - 8.30pm
Report on harvest and wildlife. For more information contact ceo@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 x 201.

Beginners Bats at Wandlebury

6-9.30pm
Come along to Wandlebury for an introduction to bats, make a bat box to take home and finish the day with a walk to try and find some bats. Dress according to the weather and bring a torch if you wish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. For information and to book a place contact ranger@cambridgeppf.org or call 07833598155.

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Woodland & Papermaking

Wed 22 August  10 am – 12.30 pm

Explore our woods to find out about the plants and animals living here, then try paper making using some of the plants for decoration. Why not stay on afterwards for a picnic? Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Under 5’s stories & nature

Tues 21 August 10 am – 12.30 pm

If you go down to the woods today – story led nature discovery especially for children under five. (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Nature Safari

Wed 15 August 10 am – 12.30 pm

Be a nature detective: come and track down the mini-beasts in our ponds, meadows and woodland. Why not stay on afterwards for a picnic? Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Art at the Leper Chapel: Isolation

A multi media exhibtion by five local artists, exploring non-conventional approaches to health and healing and the relationship with the body. For information about opening times please contact enquiries@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 x 201

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Watery Wonders

Wed 8 & Tues 14 August  10 am – 12.30 pm

Dip nets in our pond to find out what’s lurking in the depth, then try some pond related craft activities. Why not stay on afterwards for a picnic? Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Orienteering for beginners

Tues 7 August 10 am – 12.30 pm

Learn how to use a map then practice your skills running around our training fields (and woods) hunting out the orienteering control posts! Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Feathered Friends

Wed 1 & 29 August 10 am – 12.30 pm

Come and explore the park for signs and sounds of birds. Watch the birds from the new bird hide and examine Owl pellets to see what their last meal has been. Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Bug Hunt

Tues 31 July  &  28 August  10 am – 12.30 pm

Come and search for some of the creepie crawlies that live at Wandlebury. Try some sweep netting, tree shaking & woodland floor foraging. Then do some craft activities including making your own bug home from natural & recycled materials. Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Cambridge Summer Music Festival Picnic Concert at Wandlebury

3.30 pm
Come and enjoy our popular outdoor concert for all the family with Cambridge City Brass Band and Arco Iris . For more information see: www.cambridgesummermusic.com. Free, with suggested donations after the concert £4 per person £1 per child.

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Travel Back Through Time

10 am – 12.30 pm

Track down evidence of the past around the site, then make Celtic styled artefacts and minature wattle and daub.  Ages 5 plus (children must be accompanied) Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free.Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Wandlebury Summer Holiday Activity: Archery Taster

Come and try your hand with a bow and arrow. We will be running three introductory sessions for children aged 8 plus. Book for: 10 – 11.30 am, 11.45 – 1.15 pm or  14.15 – 3.45 pm. Please note children must be accompanied. Why not stay on for a picnic and explore the Country Park? Ages 5 + Cost:  £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited. Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Coton Countryside Reserve Scramble - checking panoramic views and wildlife

Mon 23 July 6pm
Enjoy a summer evening at the Reserve where wildlife is busy and wonderful sunsets can be admired. Meet at the Martin Car Park, Grantchester Road, Coton. Free - donations welcomed.

Theatre at the Leper Chapel: Macbeth

Wed 18  – Sat 21 July 8 pm

in situ theatre’s Richard Spaul and Bella Stewart perform Shakespeare’s study in personal and political violence and it's effect on the soul, in an intense two-hander.  Bookings and more information: http://www.insitutheatre.co.uk/ (tickets on sale from January 2012). Directions: The Chapel is located at Barnwell Junction on the Newmarket Road (opposite Cambridge United Football Ground), Cambridge. Please note there is no parking at the Chapel – park in nearby streets or come by bus or bike.

Coton Countryside Reserve Wildlife Safari

10 am – 1.30 pm

Join the Rangers as they check moth traps set the night before and go on a mini safari around Coton Countryside Reserve to discover the secret lives of some of our native wildlife. Dress according to the weather, all children must be accompanied by an adult. For information and to book a place contact our Head Ranger. Meet at: Martin Car Park, off Grantchester Road. Cost: £5.50 per child (£4.50 for CambridgePPF members).

Dowsing for beginners at Wandlebury

14th July
11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm
What is it? What can you do with it? Not just for finding water, it is used to find pipes and underground features, can help with health problems and reveal natural earth energies. On Sat  14 July we have two, two hour introductions to the subject where you can learn and try it for yourselves. You will be guided by John Baker, a tutor and member of the British Society of Dowsers and a professional water and archaeological dowser. He will touch on archaeologist, T. H. Letheridge’s views on chalk figures at Wandlebury. Join either session  at a cost of £10.00 per session. Numbers are restricted to 14 people per session and pre-booking is essential as places will go quickly.

Contact  John  at j.baker864@btinternet.com  or telephone 01322 525975

Cheques sent to J.Baker, 68 Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Kent DA1 4RR

Open Air Theatre at Wandlebury: Wild

Wed 4 to Sat 7 July – 8 pm

A walkaround performance inspired by, created in and performed in Wandlebury - in situ:’s new performance attempts to catch a glimpse of the Wild. From a poetry of our everyday encounters with our environment, from the way we inhabit our bodies to the buildings and objects we use and then abandon, from the weather and dreams of flying to the core of the Earth and Jack-in-the-Green, the Wild is everywhere. ‘Wild’ is where ordinary movement is dance, a face has its own silent language, leaves have eyes and everything happens the moment our backs are turned .. Bookings and more information: www.insitutheatre.co.uk (tickets on sale from January 2012). Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532]

Mammal Day at Wandlebury

10 am - 3 pm

Come along and investigate the mammals which can be found at Wandlebury Country Park, including tracks and signs, owl pellet dissecting and small mammal trapping. Dress according to the weather and bring a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Meet at: Wandlebury Stable Rooms (Education Centre). For information & to book a place phone:  Cambridge Past, Present & Future Head Ranger Jon Gibbs 07833598155, e-mail: ranger@cambridgeppf.org. Cost: £5.50 per child (£4.50 for CambridgePPF members). Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532]

Open Air Theatre at Wandlebury: As You Like It

7.30 pm
Come and see Shakespeare’s great comic romance in the atmospheric setting of Wandlebury Country Park. For more information and ticket prices see www.rainorshine.co.uk. Tickets in advance also available 01223 243830 or on the door (picnics from 6 pm). Please bring your own seats and rugs.

Coton Countryside Reserve - Midsummer Guided Walk & Coton Village Cream Tea

Sun 24th June 1pm
Meet at Reserve entrance off the Footpath, Coton. 2 to 2.5 hour popular countryside walk ending at the village green and 12th century church where a wonderful selection of homemade cakes and tea will be on offer. Free event, donations welcomed for the upkeep of the resrve and/or church.

Open Air Theatre at Wandlebury: King Lear

Thurs 14 to Sat 16 June –  8 pm

in situ Theatre Company perform possibly Shakespeare's greatest tragedy in the extraordinary setting of Wandlebury's ancient hill-fort, an exciting walk-about production. Bookings and more information: http://www.insitutheatre.co.uk/ (tickets on sale from January 2012). Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] 

Midsummer Party In aid of Bourn Windmill

Thurs 14 June - 6.30 - 8.30pm
Come and help support one of Britain's oldest surviving windmills by enjoying the summery delights of our Midsummer Party - starting with optional guided walks from Cambourne and Bourn village leaving at 6pm. The party will be held in the tranquil surroundings of the Mill Cottage Garden. During the evening the CambridgePPF volunteer guides will show you the inside of the 'open trestle mill.' Home-made tasty treats, Pimms and Fruit Punch will be provided in the Cottage Garden or undercover if needed. There will also be a chance to win prizes at our raffle - all proceeds raised from the evening will go towards the upkeep of the Mill. Tickets cost £8.00 and £15 for a double ticket. Please book early as places and car park spaces are limited. To book tickets please contact devassist@cambridgeppf.org or call 01223 243830 ext 205. 

Cambridge Storytellers at the Leper Chapel

8pm
Listen to the Cambridge Storytellers as they tell tales about lepers and outcasts in the poignant setting of the Leper Chapel. Tickets on the door: £7/£5 (concessions). Directions: The Chapel is located at Barnwell Junction on the Newmarket Road (opposite Cambridge United Football Ground), Cambridge. Please note there is no parking at the Chapel – park in nearby streets or come by bus or bike.

Contact : Cambridge Past, Present & Future Office on 01223 243830 or e-mail: enquiries@cambridgeppf.org.

Coton Countryside Reserve - Plantlore Walk

2 pm -4 pm
Join a Ranger on a guided walk around Coton Countryside Reserve and find out

more about the history and uses of many of our native trees and plants. Booking Essential. FREE – donations welcome to support the Reserve. For information and to book a place phone:  Cambridge Past, Present & Future Head Ranger Jon Gibbs 07833598155, e-mail: ranger@cambridgeppf.org. Meet at: Martin Car Park, off Grantchester Road (1 mile south of Coton village). Postcode: CB23 7PZ  OS Grid Ref: TL 414 577 GB . Wear sturdy footwear and dress according to the weather.

Half Term Holiday Activity Day at Wandlebury: The Secret Lives of Bees

10 am – 12.30 pm

See our honey bees in the observation beehive. Find out about beekeeping and do some ‘bee’ inspired art and craft. Why not stay on afterwards for a picnic? Meet at: Wandlebury Stable Rooms (Education Centre). Ages 5  plus (children must be accompanied), £6.50 per child (CPPF members £5.00), adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited.  Bring a drink and a snack. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout). [TL492 532] Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future 01223 243830 Ext. 201 to book a place or e-mail: bookings@cambridgeppf.org, www.cambridgeppf.org

Diamond Jubilee Beacon – Guided Walk at Coton Countryside Reserve

9.30 to 10.30pm

Beacon to be lit on view point hill. Bring a torch and /or lantern and explore the reserve at night together with the Rangers. Meet at Martin Car Park, off Grantchester Road. Free, donations appreciated.

Art in The Tadlow Granary, Wandlebury: Oils & Watercolours - from the fens to the hills of the north

Sat 2, Sun 3 & Mon 4 June 11 am to 4.30 pm
Graham Coleman exhibits new work – pictures of the Cambridgeshire Fens, boats and harbours, local villages, hills and mountains. Entrance free.

Clay Oven Courses at Wandlebury

26 May, 16 June, 21 July, 18 Aug, 23 Sept
10 am - 3.30 pm

There is a growing interest in the use of clay ovens as an authentic green approach to outdoor cooking - you may have seen Clay Ovens being used on TV by Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Now you can learn to build your own clay oven and experience the fantastic taste of genuine outdoor cooking. Clay ovens are made from a mix of sand and clay on a brick base and are wood fired. It is quite simple to build and experience your own clay oven but it is always easier to be shown how and why. And you will get to taste some fantastic food.Following a successful 2010, Real Clay Ovens will be running one day courses at Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge from May to September.

You will be shown, hands on, how to build your own oven, how to bake

bread in your oven and other foods to cook. See http://www.realclayovens.co.uk/ 

for more details and to book a course.

Open Sundays at the Leper Chapel

Sun 13 May & 8 July-   
2- 4 pm 

Step back in time and enjoy the special atmosphere of this ancient building and find out about its fascinating history. Directions: The Chapel is located at Barnwell Junction on the Newmarket Road (opposite Cambridge United Football Ground), Cambridge. Please note there is no parking at the Chapel – park in nearby streets or come by bus or bike. Contact:  Cambridge Past, Present & Future Office on 01223 243830 or e-mail: enquiries@cambridgeppf.org

Bourn Post Mill Open Days

Sun 13 May,  Sun 24 June, Sun 29 July, 26 August, 30 September

 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

A chance to see inside one of the oldest windmills in the country with Cambridge Past, Present & Future volunteer guides. Between Bourn and Caxton (off the A428 from Cambridge take the turn after the blue footbridge signed Caldecote then Bourn Airfield and then  Bourn, and take a right turn into Caxton Road, alternatively turn off the A1198 via Caxton village). Entrance to Mill: CambridgePPF members free, Adults £2.50, Children: £1.00

Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future Office on 01223 243830 or e-mail: enquiries@cambridgeppf.org.

Hinxton Watermill Open Days

Sun 13 May, Sun 3 June,  Sun 1 July, Sun 5 August,  Sun 2 September, Sun7 October

 2.30 pm- 5.30 pm

Discover this working watermill, dating back to the Doomsday book, owned by Cambridge Past, Present & Future, in picturesque surroundings in the village of Hinxton. Entrance to Mill: CambridgePPF members free, Adults £2.50, Children: £1.00. Directions: Mill Lane, Hinxton (turn off the A1301 from Cambridge into Hinxton Village)

Contact :  Cambridge Past, Present & Future Office on 01223 243830 or e-mail: enquiries@cambridgeppf.org.