The Ranger Service organises a series of events each year. Here are what events we have coming up at the Grand Western Canal in the coming months:
2020
JANUARY
Walk & Talk
Wednesday 8th January 2020
10:15am (for a 10:30am start)
Walk back along towpath Enjoy a guided walk along the Grand Western Canal and in the surrounding countryside. These walks are part of Tiverton Walk & Talk scheme. Walks are held weekly at a variety of locations so please see the programme for more details.
Volunteers Day
Sunday 12th January 2020
10am – 4pm
Kick start your new year by joining the Canal Rangers with some practical habitat management. Tasks and locations vary, so please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk if you are interested in attending this event.
FEBRUARY
Volunteers Day
Sunday 9th February 2020
10am – 4pm
Come along, join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical habitat management. Tasks and locations vary, so please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk if you are interested in attending this event.
Bird Box Day
Wednesday 19th February 2020
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Families can get creative this half term at the Grand Western Canal Country Park by making their own bird box to take home with guidance from the Canal Rangers!
Cost: £5 per box
Meet: Rangers Office, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton Devon EX16 4HX
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs
Booking essential: To book or for more information please contact the Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk
MARCH
Volunteers Day
Sunday 8th March 2020
10am – 4pm
Come along, join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical habitat management. Tasks and locations vary, so please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk if you are interested in attending this event.
Walk & Talk
Wednesday 25th March 2020
10:15am (for a 10:30am start)
Enjoy a guided walk along the Grand Western Canal and in the surrounding countryside. These walks are part of Tiverton Walk & Talk scheme. Walks are held weekly at a variety of locations so please see the programme for more details.
For more information and to book onto an event please contact the Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk.
Previous Events:
JANUARY
Volunteers Day
Sunday 13th January 2019
Come along, join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical habitat management.
FEBRUARY
Volunteers Day
Sunday 10th February 2019
10am – 4pm
Come along, join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical habitat management.
Bird Box Day
Wednesday 20th February 2019
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Families can get creative this half term at the Grand Western Canal Country Park by making their own bird box to take home with guidance from the Canal Rangers!
MARCH
Volunteers Day
Sunday 10th March 2019
10am – 4pm
Come along, join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical habitat management. Tasks and locations vary, so please contact the Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or gwcanal@devon.gov.uk if you are interested in attending this event.
Walk & Talk
Wednesday 20th March 2019
10:15am
Enjoy a guided walk along the Grand Western Canal and in the surrounding countryside. These walks are part of Tiverton Walk & Talk scheme. Walks are held weekly at a variety of locations so please see the programme for more details.
MAY
Bat Walk
Friday 10th May 2019
8:30pm
Discover what bats live at the canal by joining Rangers on our Bat walk and have a go at using the bat detectors to identify local species. Starting in Tiverton, this 1½ mile walk along the towpath will take approximately 2 hours.
• Please bring a torch and warm clothing.
• Sorry no dogs or children under 5.
• All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Walk & Talk
Wednesday 15th May 2019
10:15am
Help us celebrate National Walking Month, and join Rangers for a mid-week stroll along the Grand Western Canal and in the surrounding countryside. These walks are part of Tiverton Walk & Talk scheme. Walks are held weekly at a variety of locations so please see the programme for more details.
AUGUST
Wild Wednesdays
Every Wednesday throughout August between 10am – 12noon and 1pm – 3pm Rangers will be running a series of children’s activities throughout the summer holidays.
Pond Dipping
Wednesday 14th August
Discover what creatures are lurking in the murky depths.
Cost: £3 per child
Pirate Crafts
Wednesday 21st August
Ahoy me hearties! Come along and see what treasures we have for you to make using nature materials from the Country Park, including leafy pirate hats and stick ships.Cost: £3 per child
Fairies & Butterflies
Wednesday 28th August
Get all creative and make some enchanted crafts, like sun catchers, mosaics, bracelets and wands. Cost: £3 per child
SEPTEMBER
Bat Walk
Friday 13th September 2019
8pm
Discover what bats live at the canal by joining Rangers on our Bat walk and have a go at using the bat detectors to identify local species. Starting in Tiverton, this 1½ mile walk along the towpath will take approximately 2 hours.
• Please bring a torch and warm clothing.
• Sorry no dogs or children under 5.
• All children should be accompanied by an adult.
December
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2019
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Another amazing turnout for this year’s Christmas Wreath event. Thanks to all that attended this weekend. Hope your doors all look very festive ready for Christmas.