What's On EDUCATION What's On
OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH
RSPB Birdwatching Group
Various Dates Throughout the Year
MAY
Did Lockdown bring you closer to nature? Worcester and Malvern Local RSPB group are pleased to be up and running again after lockdown stopped most activities. The group is a busy one, with monthly talks, walks, day trips to nature reserves further away, and lots of local project work for volunteers to help with such as feeding corn buntings during the winter. Covid measures are in place for all activities. Whether you are a beginner birdwatcher just starting to learn your garden birds, or you are more experienced you will be very welcome. www.rspb.org.uk/worcester or call Nick Skilbeck group leader 07540 328945
and wildlife, before (and after) visiting a carefully tended open garden. Walking is not mandatory (although good for us!). It is a two-and-a-half-mile route by car and all the gardens have adjacent parking (a threeminute walk at most). This year there are seven gardens adding to the variety; including one that has been tended by the same family for 30 years. Others have developed over the last 2-5 years and the newest is a work in
Wednesday 11th
progress, where ancient fruit trees, azaleas
Spring Afternoon Racing Worcester Racecourse, Grand Stand Road Worcestershire, WR1 3EH. Give yourself a midweek treat! Join us at Worcester Racecourse to experience the thrill of watching live horse racing as thundering hooves fly past you heading towards the finish! The perfect excuse to get family and friends together to enjoy delicious food and drinks. Get ready to enjoy every roar and cheer with friends and family and don’t miss another moment together. Your safety is our priority and all events will be run in accordance with the latest government advice and guidelines.
and much more besides has been discovered. Not to mention a beautiful quarter acre plot with themed borders, and a contemporary styled South facing garden created 4 years ago. Visitors to Putley Open Gardens are also encouraged to explore Putley Church
Sunday 8th
and its lovingly cared-for churchyard. Of
Blooming Lovely! Gardeners are hoping for a bumper crop of visitors to Putley Open Gardens on Sunday May 8th from 10am – 4pm. The annual event offers visitors an opportunity to explore seven gardens in this idyllic Herefordshire parish, with all funds raised contributing to the upkeep of both the Parish Hall and Church. There are three waymarked routes accessing some of the gardens, using footpaths through orchards and pastures, providing a chance to enjoy the apple blossom, wildflowers
particular interest, an unusual oak and teak
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who masterminded the event eight years ago, says: “Visitors are always delighted that there is so much to enjoy - seasonal interest and colour, landscape features, garden sculptures along with some lovely settings and views.” For more information visit: www. putleygardens.org.uk Please note: dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
War Memorial, a very fine medieval Preaching Cross, specimen trees, the possibility of emerging wildflowers and delightful views over the adjacent duck pond. Everything starts (and finishes) at the Parish Hall, HR8 2QN, where all day refreshments will be available: Bacon Butties from 10am-midday, Soup and Rolls from 12-2.30pm, Cakes and Teas from 2.30-4pm plus Tombola and Plant Sales. Entrance ticket is £5 per person and no charge for children under 15. Tim Beaumont,
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th Feckenham Flower and Garden Festival This hugely successful triennial festival, which is now entering its 37th year, raises funds for CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE
