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:
JANUARY
Volunteers Day
Sunday 13th January 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.
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. 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 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!
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 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
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.
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 14th August
Wednesday 21st August
Wednesday 28th August
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP
10am – 12noon & 1pm – 3pm
Join Canal Rangers for a festive treat and make a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door
Meet: Rangers Office, Canal Hill, Tiverton
Booking: Essential
Cost: £5 per person
For more information and to book onto an event please contact the Canal Ranger Service on 01884 254072 or email gwcanal@devon.gov.uk.