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May Events at the Earth Trust

April 7, 2016

All events take place at the Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ unless otherwise stated.

Brilliant Bees – Sunday 1st May, 10am-2pm

This month’s Sunday Drop-in is all about bees! Bees are pollinators which means they’re really important for growing all sorts of food. Give them a helping hand by making a bee hotel or diner to take home for your garden and bee inspired to create some wild art. £4 suggested donation per child, accompanying adult(s) free.

Dawn Chorus Walk – Sunday 8th May, 4.30am-6.30am

Set your alarm clock and join us to listen to the birds celebrating the season on the Wittenham Clumps. Learn more about identifying birdsong with Ben Carpenter. £5 adult, £2 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.

Bats at Wallingford Castle Meadows – Sunday 8th May, 8.15pm-10p

Local expert Dominic Lamb will lead a walk at dusk to find out more about the wonderful winged mammals, including how to recognise different species using a bat detector. £5 adult, £2 child; booking essential: 01865 407792.

Sensory Walk – Sunday 15th May, 2pm-4pm

Escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and immerse yourself in a hands-on nature sensory experience, including identifying birdsong, silent walking and photography, and blindfolded tasting. With Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbott and photographer William Mankelow. Bring your own camera. £12; booking essential: 01865 407792.

As always, more information can be found on our website www.earthtrust.org.uk.

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Upton seen in 1930

Panorama of Upton looking north

This photograph of Upton was taken from a point south of the George and Dragon

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St Mary’s, circa 1900

St Mary's, circa 1900

St Mary's, circa 1900

St Mary’s interior, circa 1900

St Mary's interior, circa 1900

St Mary's interior, circa 1900

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