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Grand Western Canal
Events
The Ranger Service organises a programme of events each year. To find out more information about the events below please click on the relevant event listing or to book onto the event please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk.
 | Bat Walk Friday 25th May 2012 9pm Join the canal Rangers for a late night wander along the Canal in search of bats. Meet at: To be confirmed Cost: £3 Adult £1 Child Please note: Booking essential, places limited. Walks are 1½ to 2 hours and will start in Sampford Peverell. Please bring a torch if you have one. Unsuitable for children under 5 and dogs are not allowed. To book, please contact the Ranger Service. |
 | Canal Towpath Party The Grand Western Canal Country Park is hosting a Canal Towpath Party on Monday 4th Jun June 2012 between 12noon – 4pm to help mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The event will take place in the Canal Basin in Tiverton with a live jazz band, hog roast, children's entertainers including circus skills, stilt performers, bouncy castle, pin the tail on the corgi, face painting and a treasure hunt. Throughout the day the Tiverton Canal Company's horsedrawn barge will be running and their floating canalside café, the Duck's Ditty, will be offering a free drink of rum to all serving or former Navy personnel, as part of an old high seas tradition to 'splice the mainbrace'. You must be18 to qualify but the offer also extends to all armed forces, police, ambulance and fire service. Many of the local primary schools have designed some bunting that will be on display at the canal's event and throughout the town. So come along and see if you can find your school's bunting. It's sure to be a great way for local people to celebrate this special occasion. |
 | Healthy Walk Wednesday 11th July 2012 10:30am Join Rangers for a midweek stroll to discover the sights and sounds of the Country Park. Meet at: The Globe Inn, Lower Town, Sampford Peverell Cost: Free event. Please note: Walks can sometimes inlcude steep inclines, stiles or uneven ground. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and bring a bottle of water to drink during the walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. |
| Healthy Walk Wednesday22nd August 10:30am Join Rangers for a midweek stroll to discover the sights and sounds of the Country Park. Meet at: The Globe Inn, Lower Town, Sampford Peverell Cost: Free event. Please note: Walks can sometimes inlcude steep inclines, stiles or uneven ground. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and bring a bottle of water to drink during the walk. All children to be accompanied by an adult. |
 | Have a go at Fishing & Family Fun Day Thursday 23rd August 2012 10:30am – 4pm Have you ever wanted to try fishing, but don’t know where to start? Help is at hand from the Environment Agency and the Tiverton & District Angling Club who are hosting free sessions to get you started as part of the National Fishing Month. Meet at: Grand Western Canal Basin, Canal Hill, Tiverton. Cost: Free event, but donations are welcome. |
| Bat Walk Friday 31st August 2012 9pm Join the canal Rangers for a late night wander along the Canal in search of bats. Meet at: To be confirmed Cost: £3 Adult £1 Child Please note: Booking essential, places limited. Walks are 1½ to 2 hours and will start in Sampford Peverell. Please bring a torch if you have one. Unsuitable for children under 5 and dogs are not allowed. To book, please contact the Ranger Service. |