BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//People's Trust for Endangered Species - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ptes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for People's Trust for Endangered Species REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250408T152543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T074812Z UID:60524-1749686400-1749772799@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management - Thursday 12th June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nHazel dormice are one of Britain’s most enigmatic species\, but they are hard both to find and study. This is because they are small\, they live in the tree and shrub canopy when active and they come out at night. They are also closely associated with old\, managed woodlands\, where they live\, and with hedgerows\, that they use as dispersal corridors. \n  \nPeople’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has been the lead conservation charity helping hazel dormice and we manage the national monitoring programme\, the dormouse reintroduction programme\, and advise both conservation groups and ecological consultants on habitat management. \n  \nPTES also manage the Great British Hedgerow Survey which is the standard method of surveying hedgerows in Britain. On completion of the short survey which assesses the current condition of the hedge\, advice is provided for future management. \n  \nThis one-day course on woodland and hedgerow management for dormice will take place at Briddlesford woods on the Isle of Wight which is a private reserve owned by PTES and managed for its mammal assemblage that includes hazel dormice\, red squirrels and woodland bats. \n  \nCourse dates: Thursday 12th June 2025 \nVenue: Black Hut\, Briddlesford Woods\, Isle of Wight \nCost: £50 for Volunteers | £80 for Ecological Consultants \nIf you have any questions\, please email ian.white@ptes.org URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-woodland-and-hedgerow-management-thursday-12th-june-2025/ LOCATION:Isle of Wight CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DormouseHeadOut_ThamesWater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T154500 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250220T115134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T115245Z UID:60383-1747922400-1747928700@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs - Thursday 22nd May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology\, behaviour\, habitat requirements\, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, breeding behaviour\, habitat preferences\, and the key threats they face.\nIdentify water vole field signs\, including droppings\, feeding remains\, burrows\, and latrines\, and confidently distinguish them from similar species such as brown rats.\nIdentify other riparian mammals such as otter and American mink.\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and recognise good habitat management strategies that will support water voles.\nUnderstand the legislation that protects water voles.\n\nThis course will prepare you to take part in the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP) – PTES’ long-term citizen science project tracking water vole populations across the UK. Volunteers survey a 500m stretch of riverbank annually\, recording field signs using a standardised method. The data collected helps us monitor population trends and identify alert areas where conservation action may be needed. Register for the NWVMP here: https://watervoles.ptes.org/auth/register \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Luck\, BSc (Hons)\, MCIEEM\, MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at PTES and has a background in ecological consultancy. She coordinates the NWVMP and works across sectors by collaborating with ENGOs and government agencies on water vole policy and legislation; advising landowners on habitat management and mink eradication; and engaging with students or individuals in water vole research projects. \n  \nDate: Thursday 22nd May 2025 \nTime: 14:00 – 15:45 \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: £15 for conservation volunteers and charity staff /  £30 for ecological consultants \n  \nImage credit: Iain Green URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-thursday-22nd-may-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Iain-Green-for-facebook-ads-e1740050998916.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250417T090958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T111157Z UID:60584-1746554400-1746559800@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hedgerow myth busting – (So you think you know hedgerows?) - 6th May 2025\, 18:00 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nHedgerows are an incredible habitat\, offering a wide range of environmental as well as on-farm benefits. But in a lot of ways they can be hugely misunderstood; \nIs trimming hedgerows unnatural? Is the flail killing our hedges? Hedges are a man-made habitat; not as good as a ‘natural’ one? Did hedges lose their value when we got barbed wire? \nWe will discuss the ENORMOUS wildlife value of hedges\, the many ways they benefit us\, their fascinating history\, how they’re holding up nationally\, (what condition are they in?) and how we manage them to ensure they reach their incredible potential. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 6th May 2025 \nTime: 18:00 to 19:30 \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: Free URL:https://ptes.org/event/hedgerow-myth-busting-so-you-think-you-know-hedgerows-6th-may-2025-1800/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgerows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Floral-Hedge-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250129T105720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T075153Z UID:60282-1746536400-1746541800@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hedgerow myth busting – (So you think you know hedgerows?) - 6th May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now for 18:00 time slot\n13:00 SOLD OUT – NEW TIME ADDED AT 18:00 \nHedgerows are an incredible habitat\, offering a wide range of environmental as well as on-farm benefits. But in a lot of ways they can be hugely misunderstood; \nIs trimming hedgerows unnatural? Is the flail killing our hedges? Hedges are a man-made habitat; not as good as a ‘natural’ one? Did hedges lose their value when we got barbed wire? \nWe will discuss the ENORMOUS wildlife value of hedges\, the many ways they benefit us\, their fascinating history\, how they’re holding up nationally\, (what condition are they in?) and how we manage them to ensure they reach their incredible potential. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 6th May 2025 \nTime: 13:00 to 14:30 \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: Free URL:https://ptes.org/event/hedgerow-myth-busting-so-you-think-you-know-hedgerows-6th-may-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgerows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Floral-Hedge-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T114500 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250220T112601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T074644Z UID:60371-1746007200-1746013500@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs - Wednesday 30th April 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology\, behaviour\, habitat requirements\, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, breeding behaviour\, habitat preferences\, and the key threats they face.\nIdentify water vole field signs\, including droppings\, feeding remains\, burrows\, and latrines\, and confidently distinguish them from similar species such as brown rats.\nIdentify other riparian mammals such as otter and American mink.\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and recognise good habitat management strategies that will support water voles.\nUnderstand the legislation that protects water voles.\n\nThis course will prepare you to take part in the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP) – PTES’ long-term citizen science project tracking water vole populations across the UK. Volunteers survey a 500m stretch of riverbank annually\, recording field signs using a standardised method. The data collected helps us monitor population trends and identify alert areas where conservation action may be needed. Register for the NWVMP here: https://watervoles.ptes.org/auth/register \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Luck\, BSc (Hons)\, MCIEEM\, MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at PTES and has a background in ecological consultancy. She coordinates the NWVMP and works across sectors by collaborating with ENGOs and government agencies on water vole policy and legislation; advising landowners on habitat management and mink eradication; and engaging with students or individuals in water vole research projects. \n  \nDate: Wednesday 30th April 2025  \nTime: 10:00 – 11:45 \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPrice: £15 for conservation volunteers and charity staff /  £30 for ecological consultants \n  \nImage credit: Iain Green URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-wednesday-30th-april-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Iain-Green-for-facebook-ads-e1740050998916.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250130T161044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T111130Z UID:60292-1743600600-1743611400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - Tuesday 1st April & Wednesday 2nd April 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nDuring this online course\, we will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. \nThis course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nThis course will be run over two afternoon sessions and cost £50 or £80 depending on a delegates position. \n  \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer Ian White.  Please email ian.white@ptes.org for further details \nIan White\, the course leader\, has been working with dormice for over 20 years and has worked solely on the species since being with PTES for the last twenty years. He has developed most of the training resources to help people work towards their licence\, he manages the dormouse reintroduction programme\, is part of the team that manages the NDMP and has extensive experience in dormouse mitigation procedures. He also manages the dormouse monitoring programme on the Briddlesford estate on the IoW. \n  \nDetails: \n\n\n\nDate: \nTue 1st April & Weds 2nd April 2025\n\n\nTime: \n1.30pm  – 4.30pm\n\n\nCost:\n£50 for conservation volunteers\n\n\n \n£80 for ecological consultants\n\n\nTutor: \nIan White Ian.white@ptes.org\n\n\nAdministrator:\nCharlie Hooper Charlie.hooper@ptes.org\n\n\nVenue:\nOnline course URL:https://ptes.org/event/event-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-1st-and-2nd-april-2025/2025-04-02/ CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Briddlesford_301013_LGE__MG_4747.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250401T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20250130T161044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T111129Z UID:60289-1743514200-1743525000@ptes.org SUMMARY:Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - Tuesday 1st April & Wednesday 2nd April 2025 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nDuring this online course\, we will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. \nThis course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \nThis course will be run over two afternoon sessions and cost £50 or £80 depending on a delegates position. \n  \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer Ian White.  Please email ian.white@ptes.org for further details \nIan White\, the course leader\, has been working with dormice for over 20 years and has worked solely on the species since being with PTES for the last twenty years. He has developed most of the training resources to help people work towards their licence\, he manages the dormouse reintroduction programme\, is part of the team that manages the NDMP and has extensive experience in dormouse mitigation procedures. He also manages the dormouse monitoring programme on the Briddlesford estate on the IoW. \n  \nDetails: \n\n\n\nDate: \nTue 1st April & Weds 2nd April 2025\n\n\nTime: \n1.30pm  – 4.30pm\n\n\nCost:\n£50 for conservation volunteers\n\n\n \n£80 for ecological consultants\n\n\nTutor: \nIan White Ian.white@ptes.org\n\n\nAdministrator:\nCharlie Hooper Charlie.hooper@ptes.org\n\n\nVenue:\nOnline course URL:https://ptes.org/event/event-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-1st-and-2nd-april-2025/2025-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Briddlesford_301013_LGE__MG_4747.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240221T124654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T093304Z UID:59079-1728986400-1729008000@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management DESCRIPTION:  \n14th May 2024: \nBook tickets now\n15th October 2024: \nBook tickets now\n  \nHazel dormice are one of Britain’s most enigmatic species\, but they are hard both to find and study. This is because they are small\, they live in the tree and shrub canopy when active and they come out at night. They are also closely associated with old\, managed woodlands\, where they live\, and with hedgerows\, that they use as dispersal corridors. \n  \nPeople’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has been the lead conservation charity helping hazel dormice and we manage the national monitoring programme\, the dormouse reintroduction programme\, and advise both conservation groups and ecological consultants on habitat management. \n  \nPTES also manage the Great British Hedgerow Survey which is the standard method of surveying hedgerows in Britain. On completion of the short survey which assesses the current condition of the hedge\, advice is provided for future management. \n  \nThis one-day course on woodland and hedgerow management for dormice will take place at Briddlesford woods on the Isle of Wight which is a private reserve owned by PTES and managed for its mammal assemblage that includes hazel dormice\, red squirrels and woodland bats. \n  \nCourse dates: 14th May 2024 or 15th October 2024 \nVenue: Black Hut\, Briddlesford Woods\, Isle of Wight \nCost: £50 \nProgramme and getting there: Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management_Programme_May and Oct 2024 \nIf you have any questions\, please email ian.white@ptes.org URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-woodland-and-hedgerow-management-14th-may-2024-or-15th-october-2024/2024-10-15/ LOCATION:Isle of Wight CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DormouseHeadOut_ThamesWater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240415T090345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T090546Z UID:59274-1716472800-1716478200@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Thursday 23rd May 2024 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis course will cover water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, habitat\, survey techniques\, and the identification of field signs. \nNo prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species\, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). \nWater voles are fully protected by law\, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers\, conservationists\, and ecologists know how to survey for them and other riverbank species. \nBy the end of the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify water vole\, otter and American mink field signs\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, conservation and legislation\nConduct a water vole survey\, and optimise chances of detecting water voles during surveys\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and explain suitable habitat management techniques\n\n The species identification element of the course will cover a range of water vole field signs (e.g. droppings\, feeding signs\, burrows) in great detail and it will compare them to other easily-confused species. \n  \nDate: Thursday 23rd May \nTime: 2pm to 3:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years. URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-thursday-23rd-may-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Water-Vole-_-2024_Main-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240501T140828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T140828Z UID:59362-1716402600-1716406200@ptes.org SUMMARY:Watching Water Voles Webinar - Wednesday 22nd May 2024 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nWe’re excited to bring you a 1-hour webinar\, focusing on our favourite element of our popular Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs course – the identification of water voles and their field signs\, habitat\, population\, behaviour and lifecycle. \nThis will arm you with the essential basic knowledge needed for carrying out water vole surveys anywhere in the UK. Ideal for anyone with a professional or personal interest in water voles\, in particular: \n\nProfessional ecologists\nNew volunteer surveyors\nLand managers\, wardens\, rangers\n\nThere will also be time for questions at the end to discuss the training and anything else related to water voles! \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years. \n  \nImage credit: Jenny Hibbert URL:https://ptes.org/event/watching-water-voles-webinar-wednesday-22nd-may-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baby-water-voles-feeding-jenny-hibbert-500x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240221T124654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T093304Z UID:59076-1715680800-1715702400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management DESCRIPTION:  \n14th May 2024: \nBook tickets now\n15th October 2024: \nBook tickets now\n  \nHazel dormice are one of Britain’s most enigmatic species\, but they are hard both to find and study. This is because they are small\, they live in the tree and shrub canopy when active and they come out at night. They are also closely associated with old\, managed woodlands\, where they live\, and with hedgerows\, that they use as dispersal corridors. \n  \nPeople’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has been the lead conservation charity helping hazel dormice and we manage the national monitoring programme\, the dormouse reintroduction programme\, and advise both conservation groups and ecological consultants on habitat management. \n  \nPTES also manage the Great British Hedgerow Survey which is the standard method of surveying hedgerows in Britain. On completion of the short survey which assesses the current condition of the hedge\, advice is provided for future management. \n  \nThis one-day course on woodland and hedgerow management for dormice will take place at Briddlesford woods on the Isle of Wight which is a private reserve owned by PTES and managed for its mammal assemblage that includes hazel dormice\, red squirrels and woodland bats. \n  \nCourse dates: 14th May 2024 or 15th October 2024 \nVenue: Black Hut\, Briddlesford Woods\, Isle of Wight \nCost: £50 \nProgramme and getting there: Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management_Programme_May and Oct 2024 \nIf you have any questions\, please email ian.white@ptes.org URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-woodland-and-hedgerow-management-14th-may-2024-or-15th-october-2024/2024-05-14/ LOCATION:Isle of Wight CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DormouseHeadOut_ThamesWater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240409T093103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T135745Z UID:59227-1715104800-1715108400@ptes.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Hedgehog Street: NHMP special – Tuesday 7th May 2024 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis Hedgehog Awareness Week\, we’re delighted to bring you another instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. In this FREE online event\, we’ll be hearing more about the recently launched\, pioneering National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP). Hedgehog Officer Grace Johnson will be joined by NHMP Coordinator Henrietta Pringle\, to discuss the history of the project\, future plans and how to get involved. Find out more about the new NHMP HERE. \nHedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society. \nWe’ll be joined by: \nHenrietta Pringle\, NHMP Coordinator \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \nDate: Tuesday 7th May 2024 \nTime: 6-7pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (via Zoom) URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-nhmp-special-tuesday-7th-may-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Hedgehogs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/An-evening-with-Hedgehog-Street-INSTAGRAM-NHMP-italic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240415T084759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T085326Z UID:59272-1714053600-1714055400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Thursday 25th April 2024 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis course will cover water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, habitat\, survey techniques\, and the identification of field signs. \nNo prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species\, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). \nWater voles are fully protected by law\, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers\, conservationists\, and ecologists know how to survey for them and other riverbank species. \nBy the end of the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify water vole\, otter and American mink field signs\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, conservation and legislation\nConduct a water vole survey\, and optimise chances of detecting water voles during surveys\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and explain suitable habitat management techniques\n\n The species identification element of the course will cover a range of water vole field signs (e.g. droppings\, feeding signs\, burrows) in great detail and it will compare them to other easily-confused species. \n  \nDate: Thursday 25th April \nTime: 2pm to 3:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin BSc (Hons) MRSB \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years. URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-thursday-25th-april/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Water-Vole-_-2024_Main-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240422T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20240221T114613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T092638Z UID:59070-1713792600-1713889800@ptes.org SUMMARY:Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management - Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April 2024 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nDuring this online course (run over two afternoon sessions)\, we will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. \nThis course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \n  \nDetails: \nDate:                                     Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd April 2024 \nTime:                                     1.30pm  – 4.30pm \nCost:                                      £40 \nTutor/Organiser:            PTES Dormouse and Training Officer Ian White.   \nVenue:                                 Online course \n  \nIan White\, the course leader\, has been working with dormice for over 20 years and has worked solely on the species since being with PTES for the last fifteen years. He has developed most of the training resources to help people work towards their licence\, he manages the dormouse reintroduction programme\, is part of the team that manages the NDMP and has extensive experience in dormouse mitigation procedures. He also manages the dormouse monitoring programme on the Briddlesford estate on the IoW. \nPlease email ian.white@ptes.org for further details. URL:https://ptes.org/event/dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-monday-23rd-and-tuesday-24th-april-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Woodland courses,Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/wildlife-dormouse-18-John-Webley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230915T140158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T141356Z UID:58172-1699988400-1699993800@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water vole drawing class with Wild Life Drawing – 14th November 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art and conservation with our partners at Wild Life Drawing\, where we’ll focus on one of our priority species\, the water vole. PTES water vole officer Emily Sabin will tell you all about water voles and her work around the country to monitor and protect this threatened species\, and Laura Cuppage from Wild Life Drawing will give you tips and tricks to help bring your drawing to life. This class will be live streamed over Zoom\, and the recording will be sent to all ticket holders after the class. \n  \nDate: 14th November 2023 \nTime: 7 – 8:30pm \nCost: £12 plus a small processing fee \n  \n50% of the profits will be donated to our conservation work. \n  \nRegister: wildlifedrawing.eventcube.io/events/50741/wild-life-drawing-online-water-voles \n  \nImage credit: Samib123\, Shutterstock \n  URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-drawing-class-with-wild-life-drawing-14th-november-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Water voles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Water-vole-Samib123-Shutterstock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230517T142956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T155030Z UID:57677-1699696800-1699720200@ptes.org SUMMARY:The National Dormouse Conference - Dormice in a Changing World- 11th November 2023 DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nBooking has now closed. Please email ian.white@ptes.org if you have any questions. \n  \nTo be held at the University of Reading university on the 11th November 2023 between 10am and 4.30pm (doors open at 9am). \nClick here for further information about getting to the conference \nHazel dormice have been in decline in Britain for over 100 years. The population has declined\, and their range has shrunk over that time. What does the future hold for the species? The National Dormouse Conference will seek to address this question. Confirmed speaker are: \nChair – Tony Mitchell-Jones (PTES) \nJill Nelson (PTES) – Introduction \nIan White (PTES) – The State of Britain’s Dormice 2023 \nEllie Scopes – Should dormice be considered an endangered species in Britain? (current PhD research) \nRachel Findley Robinson – dormice in hibernation (results from completed PhD) \nLeo Gubert – where do dormice hibernate (results from completed PhD) \nCharlotte Armitage – how does climate affect torpor in dormice (current PhD research) \nMartin Hicks – Biodiversity Net Gain – for dormice too? \nHannah Broughton – Why hazel dormouse conservation can unlock environmental net gain \nMatt Parkins – monitoring dormice in Devon \nGwen Hitchcock – 30 years of dormice at Brampton Wood \nSam Lattaway – The National Forest: 30 years on \nMegan Gimber (PTES) – A future for hedgerows and dormice \n  \nThe conference is aimed at all the volunteers who monitor National Dormouse Monitoring sites and have provided such an important and valuable resource for research. It will also be of interest to ecological consultants who regularly or occasionally come across dormice in the course of their work and also to government organisations and NGO’s who are involved in all aspects of dormouse conservation. \n  \nFood \nConference to be fully catered. Vegetarian and vegan options only \n  \nTicket prices are as follows: \n\n\n\nEcological Consultants\n£110\n\n\nNGO\n£75\n\n\nOther\n£75\n\n\nNDMP volunteers\n£40\n\n\nStudents\n£40\n\n\n\n(speakers and topics are subject to change) URL:https://ptes.org/event/the-national-dormouse-conference-dormice-in-a-changing-world-11th-november-2023/ LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Conference-Photo_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20190606T142458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T143500Z UID:46652-1697279400-1697389200@ptes.org SUMMARY:The Big Apple DESCRIPTION:Weekend rural events in and around Much Marcle \nLocation: In and around Much Marcle\, Herefordshire.  HR8 2LY will take you to Hellens Manor (Venue 7) Free entry to all nine venues. A small charge may apply to some special events\, bookable in advance. \nA celebration of orchards\, apples and cider in the Herefordshire parishes of the Marcle Ridge. Build your own programme from a menu of small rural events available online.  Come for an afternoon\, a day or a weekend. \nID services by Marcher Apple Network and tastings of a selection of cooking apples. Further details of talks\, demonstrations and other events\, from Jackie Denman\, Tel. 01531–670544 URL:https://ptes.org/event/the-big-apple/ LOCATION:Hellens\, Much Marcle\, Ledbury\, HR8 2LY CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:51.9947385;-2.5002236 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hellens Much Marcle Ledbury HR8 2LY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Much Marcle:geo:-2.5002236,51.9947385 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230331T104538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T104836Z UID:57487-1684157400-1684254600@ptes.org SUMMARY:Hazel Dormouse Ecology\, Conservation and Woodland Management – Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th May 2023 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nWe will look at the ecology of dormice\, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent introduction for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not\, however\, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. \n  \nTutor: PTES Dormouse and Training Officer\, Ian White \nDate: Mon & Tues 15th/16th May 2023 \nTime: 1.30pm – 4.30pm \nEvent itinerary: Hazel Dormouse Training Course – May 2023 – Itinerary \nThis is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £35. URL:https://ptes.org/event/hazel-dormouse-ecology-conservation-and-woodland-management-may-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DM_Training-Course-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230405T110439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T085107Z UID:57499-1683727200-1683734400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training - Wednesday 10th May 2023 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis course will cover water vole ecology\, lifecycle\, habitat\, survey techniques\, and the identification of field signs. \nNo prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species\, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). \nWater voles are fully protected by law\, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers\, conservationists\, and ecologists know how to survey for them and other riverbank species. \nBy the end of the training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify water vole\, otter and American mink field signs\nUnderstand water vole ecology\, conservation and legislation\nConduct a water vole survey\, and optimise chances of detecting water voles during surveys\nAssess habitat suitability for water voles and explain suitable habitat management techniques\n\n  \nThe species identification element of the course will cover a range of water vole field signs (e.g. droppings\, feeding signs\, burrows) in great detail and it will compare them to other easily-confused species. \nThe training course itself is free\, but we are running it on a donate-what-you-feel basis. Donations can be made here. Here’s how your donations will help PTES: \n£10 could buy two latrine rafts for a river\, to help us detect water voles more easily. \n£25 could help us train a volunteer to take part in the NWVMP. \n£100 could help us advise a group of landowners to manage their waterways for water voles. \n  \nYour tutor: Emily Sabin \nEmily is the Water Vole Officer at People’s Trust for Endangered Species. She co-ordinates the NWVMP\, and advises on water vole policy\, research and strategy with NGOs and government agencies. She is also an experienced ecological consultant and has been undertaking water vole surveys for almost 10 years. \nImage Credit: Hugh Clark URL:https://ptes.org/event/water-vole-ecology-and-field-signs-training-wednesday-10th-may-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-lead-image_Water-vole.-Credit-Hugh-Clark-scaled-e1680692790185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230313T123057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T123057Z UID:57356-1683226800-1683230400@ptes.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Hedgehog Street: Ghosts in the Hedgerow - Thursday 4th May 2023 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\n  \nThis Hedgehog Awareness Week\, we’re delighted to bring you our next instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. For this FREE online event\, we’ll be joined by hedgehog author and researcher Tom Moorhouse\, to talk about his latest book Ghosts in the Hedgerow (find out more about the book in our review HERE).   \nGhosts in the Hedgerow comes out on the 23rd of March so order your copy\, send your questions for Tom to hedgehog@ptes.org and we’ll see you soon for another evening with Hedgehog Street! \nHedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society. \n  \nWe’ll be joined by: \nTom Moorhouse\, author and researcher \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \n  \nDate: Thursday 4th May 2023 \nTime: 7-8pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-ghosts-in-the-hedgerow-thursday-4th-may-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_6340-Torpid-dormouse_Credit-Tom-Maddock_free-to-use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230208T122228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T090442Z UID:57217-1681554600-1681570800@ptes.org SUMMARY:Grafting Workshop - 15th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:  \nBook tickets now\nLearn to graft fruit trees with PTES Orchard Biodiversity Officer Steve Oram. You’ll learn how to make your own fruit tree to plant in your garden\, school\, a community orchard\, or any little wild corner you can find. You’ll learn why we graft fruit trees and how to do it\, and have the opportunity to graft one yourself from a wide range of varieties. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nA brief history of grafting\nCollecting and storing “scion” wood\nA little about the various rootstocks and compatibility\nAnd\, most importantly\, how to graft your own tree\n…and you will be provided with aftercare options and instructions.\n\nWe’ll provide rootstocks\, scion wood (the varietal part)\, and other materials for grafting. Rootstocks can be purchased on the day if you wish to graft more than one tree. \nIf you have your own secateurs and/or a suitable knife please bring them along. Knives that don’t have a bevel on the blade are better for grafting\, such as Opinel knives (recommend a 7 or 8). \nDate: Saturday 15th April 2023 \nTime: 10.30am –3.00pm \nCost: £80 per person \nVenue: Our Battersea offices. It will be outside if the weather is suitable\, or inside if not. A kitchen will be available for hot drinks. There are lots of food shops around or bring a packed lunch. There is parking available on site\, but if you can use public transport it would be helpful. The offices are next to Battersea Park mainline station\, several bus routes\, or a five minute walk from the new tube station. \nRestrictions: 18+  URL:https://ptes.org/event/grafting-workshop-15th-april-2023/ LOCATION:People’s Trust for Endangered Species\, 3 Cloisters House\, London\, Greater London\, SW8 4BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Training courses,Apple day events and orchard courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Grafting-1.jpg GEO:51.4773518;-0.1465138 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=People’s Trust for Endangered Species 3 Cloisters House London Greater London SW8 4BG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Cloisters House:geo:-0.1465138,51.4773518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20230104T161817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T161817Z UID:57044-1675969200-1675976400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Art and Conservation – 9th February 2023 DESCRIPTION:Date: 9th Feb \nTime: 7:00-9:00pm \nCost: £10 + booking fee \nVenue: Online \nBack by popular demand\, we’re holding another art class with our partners at Wildlife Drawing\, and this time\, we’re celebrating hedgehogs. During the session\, we’ll hear from our very own Hedgehog Officer\, Grace Johnson\, who’ll share lots of information about these special animals and our efforts to protect them. She’ll also answer any hedgehog-related questions you may have. Then\, artist Laura Cuppage will offer pro tips and tricks to help bring this unique species to life on the page. This event takes place online and costs £10 (plus a small booking fee). 50% of the proceeds are donated to PTES to support our hedgehog conservation work. \nClick here to sign up. URL:https://ptes.org/event/art-and-conservation-9th-february-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Phillip-Horwood.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230119T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20221109T162725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T162725Z UID:56851-1674153000-1674156600@ptes.org SUMMARY:Healthy hedgerows: from the individual hedge to the landscape-level - 19th January 2023 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nDate: 19th Jan \nTime: 6.30-7.30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online \nDespite their humble appearance\, healthy hedgerows support much of Britain’s wildlife\, from winter visitors like fieldfares and redwings\, to bats\, butterflies and hedgehogs. They also quietly provide many different ecosystem functions and services\, including flood control\, carbon storage and pollination. Yet\, to keep hedgerows healthy and providing this multitude of benefits to wildlife and humans long into the future\, they need careful management. \nThis talk will cover: \n\nThe importance of hedgerows to wildlife\nKey ecosystem services and functions provided by hedges\nFeatures of a healthy hedge\nThe natural hedgerow lifecycle (based on the hedgerow management 10 point scale developed by Nigel Adams)\nAn introduction to the Healthy Hedgerows app\nHedgerow management from the individual hedge to the landscape-level\n\nIf you aren’t able to attend this online session but you are part of a group that would be interested in a hedgerow training session\, please contact Hedgerows@ptes.org for more information. URL:https://ptes.org/event/healthy-hedgerows-from-the-individual-hedge-to-the-landscape-level-19th-january-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgerows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/laid_hedge_Megan_Gimber.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20221005T111954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T092520Z UID:56579-1668711600-1668717000@ptes.org SUMMARY:An evening with Hedgehog Street – 17th November 2022 DESCRIPTION:Book tickets now\nThis Autumn you’re invited to join us as we explore recent research findings on urban hedgehog conservation. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society\, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE evening event covering hedgehog houses\, highways\, hibernation and much more. Join us for an evening with Hedgehog Street! \nFind out more about the event and speakers HERE. \nWe’ll be joined by: \nAbi Gazzard\, Hedgehog researcher \nGrace Johnson\, Hedgehog Officer \n  \nDate: Thursday 17th November 2022 \nTime: 7-8:30pm \nCost: Free \nVenue: Online URL:https://ptes.org/event/an-evening-with-hedgehog-street-17th-november-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Wildlife Events,Hedgehogs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/An-evening-with-Hedgehog-Street-twitter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20221012T161354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T161849Z UID:56646-1667934000-1667939400@ptes.org SUMMARY:Art and Conservation – 8th November 2022 DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with Wildlife Drawing to bring you an evening of art and conservation\, centred around the beloved dormouse. We’ll hear from Ian White\, our Dormouse Officer\, who will talk about our dormouse conservation efforts\, including our dormouse reintroduction programme. We’ll then get some drawing tips from artist and wildlife enthusiast Laura Cuppage. This art class costs £10 (plus a small booking fee) and takes place online. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to PTES. \nLearn more and reserve your spot here. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 8th November 2022 \nTime: 7-8:30pm \nCost: £10 (50% donation to PTES) \nVenue: Online URL:https://ptes.org/event/art-and-conservation-8th-november-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Wildlife Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ptes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hibernating-dormouse-Mike-Wadey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20220818T120937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T120937Z UID:56421-1665831600-1665849600@ptes.org SUMMARY:Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Apple Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday 15 October 2022 – 11.00-16.00 \nIt will be held at the Recreation Ground\, Mackney Lane\, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0SQ. \nHighlights include Paul Chilton’s giant display of over 100 varieties of apple and pear grown in the village\, apple tasting\, pressing and juicing\, every variation of apple cakes\, children’s apple activities\, chutneys\, plus tours of the Community Orchard and more.  \nThis event is FREE. URL:https://ptes.org/event/brightwell-cum-sotwell-apple-day/ LOCATION:Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Community Orchard\, Mackney Lane\, Brightwell cum Sotwell\, OX10 0QS CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:51.6106271;-1.1604979 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Community Orchard Mackney Lane Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0QS;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mackney Lane:geo:-1.1604979,51.6106271 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20221005T164944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T165116Z UID:56582-1665831600-1665846000@ptes.org SUMMARY:Apple Day at Woolley Firs DESCRIPTION:Woolley Firs has a wide range of top fruit from medlars\, quince and heritage apples\, including local varieties\, to modern sweet\, crisp and juicy eaters. \nJoin us for apple day and taste our varieties\, make some speciality juice and learn more about apples from our experts. This is the way to choose a variety to grow in your own garden to give shade in the summer and fruit for the table. \nGuided walks around the orchards at 12.00 and 2.00. \nIt’s a free event but BOOKING ESSENTIAL at https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2022-10-15-apple-day-woolley-firs \n  \nContact events@bbowt.org.uk  URL:https://ptes.org/event/apple-day-at-woolley-firs/ LOCATION:Woolley Firs\, SL6 3LJ CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:51.5126281;-0.7741711 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20211007T132124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T083933Z UID:54736-1665829800-1665849600@ptes.org SUMMARY:Wolds End Orchard\, Chipping Campden Apple Day DESCRIPTION:Come to the Orchard and meet some of the “Orchardeers” caring for this 3 acre Traditional Orchard in Chipping Campden. \nAfter saving the orchard from development plans\, The Campden Society and The Friends of Wolds End Orchard have been working together to conserve this beautiful corner of glorious Chipping Campden. \nWe have 90 trees with eating\, cider and cooking varieties as well as Perry and culinary pears\, plus a few plums and young quince. \nYou will have a chance to wander around the veteran\, mature and young trees\, and learn about what we have been doing – and hear about our plans for the future. We will also have some local apple juice for sale on the day. \nSteve Oram from PTES and the UK Orchard Network will be available for apple identification and orchard advice. \nPlease email campdensociety20@gmail.com or foweo@gmail.com for more information. \nLocation: entrance corner of Aston Road and Back Ends\, Chipping Campden\, Glos GL55 6HR. \nNo parking on site – free parking at weekends available at the High School (a few minutes walk away\, off Cider Mill Lane) or on Back Ends or the High Street. \nWebsite: www.thecampdensociety.org URL:https://ptes.org/event/wolds-end-orchard-chipping-campden-apple-day/ LOCATION:Wolds End Orchard\, corner of Aston Road and Back Ends\, Chipping Campden\, Gloucestershire\, GL55 6HR CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:52.0545684;-1.7789375 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wolds End Orchard corner of Aston Road and Back Ends Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6HR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=corner of Aston Road and Back Ends:geo:-1.7789375,52.0545684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221009T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20180820T130301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T084648Z UID:42373-1665309600-1665331200@ptes.org SUMMARY:Bedfords Park Walled Garden apple day DESCRIPTION:Come and join us and the Friends of Bedfords Park and Walled Garden for a celebration of all things Apple. \nApple press and bottling. Freshly pressed juice from the walled garden’s own orchards will be on sale. \nBring your own apples to press – bring clean bottles or containers with you. \nFree orchard and fruit tree advice\, and apple identification by Steve from PTES and the UK Orchard Network. \nWe will have some apple activities\, craft stalls\, food and drink and people on hand to answer any questions you may have about apples and growing fruit and vegetables at home. \nFree admission. \n  URL:https://ptes.org/event/bedfords-park-walled-garden-apple-day/ LOCATION:Bedfords Park Visitor Centre\, Bedfords Park\, Broxhill Road\, Haveringate Bower\, Essex\, RM4 1QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:51.6170086;0.1969479 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Bedfords Park Broxhill Road Haveringate Bower Essex RM4 1QH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bedfords Park\, Broxhill Road:geo:0.1969479,51.6170086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221008T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221008T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T134327 CREATED:20170906T135659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T105926Z UID:38314-1665219600-1665243000@ptes.org SUMMARY:Newbury Apple Day DESCRIPTION:The annual Apple Day is happening again this year and will be in the Market Place from 9.00am to 3.30pm. \nA community event intended to celebrate the harvest\, make the most of apples grown in Newbury’s gardens and have fun making apple juice. \nTown Crier to Ring in Newbury Apple Day – at 10.30am the Newbury Town Crier will be in Newbury Market Place inviting people to take part in Newbury Apple Day. \nChildren and adults are all welcome to come and try our new scratter\, press apples and taste the freshly pressed juice. People with surplus apples are invited to bring them along to our community event to make juice.\nWe will have an apple expert on hand to identify unknown apples from people’s gardens and also try samples of unusual local varieties for tasting.\nThere will also be delicious\, homemade apple-themed cakes and savoury treats available for sale. \n  \nnewburyappleday@gmail.com \nhttps://appledayinnewbury.wordpress.com/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/NewburyAppleDay/ URL:https://ptes.org/event/newbury-apple-day-2/ LOCATION:Newbury Market Place\, RG14 5AA CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses GEO:51.4007904;-1.3236485 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR