Calendar of Bracknell Forest Events
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March 2010
Until Sunday 4th April, times vary
Mansion Space Galleries and Bracknell Gallery South Hill Park
Free exhibitions focusing on the theme DNA. From Jewellery design to interactive art where you can test your own DNA and become part of an exhibition.
Mon 8th March 7.30 for 8pm
The Bracknell Forest Mayor's Fundraising Dinner for RNLI
The Tamarind Tree 01344 772575 or 01252 894 600
Tues 9th 9am to 2pm
Faith and Belief in Action - Conference
Easthampstead Baptist Church RG12 7NS
01344 304404
Wed 10th 7.30 - 9pm
The Bracknell Forest Society
'Archaeology in Bracknell'
Talk by Fiona MacDonald of Berkshire Archaeology
Jocks Lane Community Hall, Binfield Road
Admission free All Welcome 01344 423 440
Thurs 11th 8pm
Birds in the Village of Cookham - Brian Clews
Wokingham and Bracknell RSPB
Finchampstead Memorial Hall
0118 988 2053
Sat 13th
Indoor Country Market
Morgan Centre, Wellington Road
Crowthorne Parish Council
Sat 13th 10am - 12 noonSavernake Spruce Up - Join the park Ranger in a spring clean up of this precious woodland and pond. Suitable for all ages. Refreshments, gloves and tools will be provided.
Meet in Savernake Park car park RG12 0UX 01344 354441
Sun 14th March 10am -12 noon
Mother's Day Walk - Ranger led gentle 3 mile stroll followed by tea and cake - all welcome
The Look Out Discovery Centre entrance Nine Mile Ride
RG12 7QW 01344 344451 £2 for refreshments
Mon 15th March 8pm
Bracknell Forest's Parks by Marie Anne Phillips
Bracknell Forest Natural History Society
South Hill Park Recital Room 01344 423440
Tues 16th 10.30am around 7 miles
Ranger Guided Walk - A Warfield Circuit
Meet at Frost Folly Carpark
01344 354441
Tues 16th March from 7.30pm
Bracknell Diabetes Support Group invites all diabetics, carers’ medical practitioners and anyone interested in blood monitoring, to a free meeting when various manufacturers of blood testing meters will be present to demonstrate and inform on them.
Edmunds Court, Sandy Lane, Bracknell RG12 2HP - Refreshments available
If you are interested in attending, please telephone:
07718 063428 or 01344 310378 or visit www.bdsg.org.uk
Thurs 18th 9:30 to 12:30pm and 2 to 4.30pm
Give Blood at Owlsmoor Community Centre, Yeovil Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0TF
Thurs 18th 12.45 - 2.45pm
The Wonders and Woes of Grandparenting
Coopers Hill Centre RG12 7QS
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Sat 20th 10am
The Bracknell Forest Society - Meet for refreshments at the Coffee Spot, Sandhurst Memorial Hall, followed by a walk around the Green Flag awarded Meadows. The Coffee Spot also prepares lunchtime snacks.
Mon 22nd 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Mon 22ndMarch 2pm - 4pm
East Berkshire Ostomy Club: Speaker Sally Wright of Convalec
Martins Heron & The Warren Community Centre
Whitton Road RG12 9TZ 01344 426 652 See Links
Wed March 24th
Free 8-week Nordic Walking Course for 50+ at Look Out Nine Mile Ride
0118 959 4242 to book a place
Thurs 25th 12.45 - 2.45pm
Sibling Rivalry
Crown Wood Primary RG12 8DB
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Sat 27th March 11am - 2pm
Easter Eggstravaganza (Fair) Easter crafts to buy/make, stalls, games, raffles, competitions, refreshments and much more. All ages welcome.
Wildriding's Primary School, Netherton. Bracknell 01344 425483
Mon 29th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Mon 29th March 2pm -3pm
Ranger led Spring Stroll Lily Hill Park
Meet North Car Park RG12 2RX 01344 354441
Tues 30th 10.30am all day
Ranger Guided Walk - White Waltham Circuit
Meet Felix Fisheries Carpark off Howe Lane
01344 354441
Wed 31st March
Free event by Dimensions for Parents of children with learning disabilities or autism at the Grange Hotel to learn about opportunities and support available.
07920 711174 or 07795 304683
Wed 31st March until Mon 19th April 10.30am - 9.45pm
Sessions at Coral Reef Nine Mile Ride RG12 7JQ
Contact reception on 01344 862525
Wed 31st 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
April 2010
Wed 7th April 2pm - 4pm
Wild Ones: Brilliant Beetles - Ranger led - Discover more about the amazing Stag beetle, one of Bracknell's Biodiversity Action Plan species. Make a beetle mask and other beetle crafts and take away a beetle bucket. Best suited for families with 5-11 yr olds.
Meet Westmorland Park Pavilion Westmorland Drive Warfield RG42 3QP 01344 354441
Thurs 8th April 2pm - 4pm
Wild Ones: Ranger led Easter Treasure Hunt - Lily Hill Park
A trail of clues will need all your detective powers to un-riddle. If you are really wise, you may win a prize! Best suited for families with 5 - 11 year olds.
Meet North Car Park RG12 2RX 01344 354441
Mon12th 9:30 to 12:30pm and 2 to 4.30pm
Give Blood at The Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne RG45 7LD
Tues 13th 10.30am 4 miles
Ranger Guided Walk - Caesars Camp and the Redoubts
Meet at Look Out, Nine Mile Ride
01344 354441
Wed 14th April 8pm - 9pm Part 1
Thurs 15th 10 - 12noon Part 2
Wild Ones: Ranger led Night-time Newt Hunt (Part 1)
Join our Biodiversity Officer to set up a pond survey and investigate the secret world of amphibians and other pond life. Suitable for families and adults. Bring a torch and suitable outdoor footwear. In Part 2 survey the results from the night before.
Meet South Hill Park Arts Centre main entrance RG12 7PA 01344 354441
Wed 14th April 2pm - 4pm
Wild Ones: Love birds
Ranger led for families: Discover the detective skills you need for watching birds in the outdoors, then have a go at making your own bird feeders and other fun bird crafts. Bring a cardboard milk or juice carton and binoculars if you have them.
Farley Wood Centre, Amen Corner Turnpike Road RG42 1FW
From the Wokingham Road (B3408) travelling away from Bracknell
01344 354441
Thurs 15th April 10am - 12 noon
Wild Ones: Ranger led Wild Walk and Woodland Shelter building
Enjoy a family woodland adventure, learn more about trees and plants and build a shelter using natural materials. Bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
Meet Ambarrow Court car park A321 Wokingham Road Sandhurst GU47 8JB
01344 354441
Mon19th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Thurs 22nd 7 - 9pm
Pre-teens - balancing parental control/growing independence
Wooden Hill Primary RG12 0PE
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Fri 23rd
The Bracknell Forest Society
St Georges Day Historical Tour in and around Bracknell
01344 423 440
Fri April 23rd 7.30pm
Bracknell Twinning Association
Braybrooke Park £6.00 (includes food but not drink) Quiz Teams of 6
Tickets from Town Council office or 01344 454738 / 420079
Fri 23rd and Sat 24th April Newt survey
23rd April 8.00 pm to set traps
24th April 9.00 am to open traps and count newts
Warfield Environment Group – The annual newt survey at the Thomas Lawrence Brickworks Newt Reserve. Please bring waterproof gloves and wellies. This event is free but booking is essential. 01344 302708 Email:warfieldenvironmentgroup@hotmail.com
Mon 26th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Tues 27th 12.45 - 2.45pm
Bullying and How to Handle it
Crown Wood Primary
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Thurs 29th April 2pm - 3pm
The Woods on Wheels - Discover the natural delights of this beautiful park on a Ranger-guided trail using step-free surfaced paths only. Ideal for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs. No bikes please.
Meet North Car Park Lily Hill Park RG12 2RX 01344 354441
May 2010
Sun 2nd
Bracknell Half Marathon from South Hill Park
01344 352000
Fri 7th 12.45 - 2.45pm
Sex and Relationships - talking to your child
Meadow Vale Primary School RG42 1SY
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Mon 10th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Tues 11th until Sat 15th 7.30pm (Sat 2.30 Matinee)
Kiss me Kate - East Berkshire Operatic Society
Wilde Theatre South Hill Park
0845 450 5301 01344 484123
Thurs 13th 7.30pm
The Bracknell Forest Society
'Broadmoor - Victorian Asylum'
Talk by Mark Stevens of the Berkshire Records Office at Garth Hill College, Sandy Lane
Tickets £5.00 to include a glass of wine 01344 451878
Thurs 20th 12.45 - 2.45pm
Risky Teenage Behaviour
Crown Wood Primary RG12 8DB
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Mon 24th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Fri 28th May until Mon 7th June 10.30 - 9.45pm
Sessions at Coral Reef Nine Mile Ride RG12 7JQ
Contact reception on 01344 862525
Fri 28th - Further details nearer the time
The Bracknell Forest Society
'Bracknell in Bloom Preparation Tour'
A daytime tour of the council greenhouses followed by refreshments at Wyevale Garden Centre
01344 423 440
Bank Holiday Monday 31st
Donkey Derby and Fair at Memorial Park Sandhurst
June 2010
Thurs 3rd 7 - 9pm
Involving Dads - building positive relationships with your children
College Town Infants Owlsmoor GU47 0QF
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Wed 9th 6 - 8pm
Self Esteem for All the Family
Brakenhale School RG12 7BA
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Mon 14th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
Wed 23rd 11am to 2pm
Teddy Bear's Picnic - A fun day out for pre-school children
Jocks Lane Recreation Ground, Off Binfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2BH
Tickets from Bracknell Forest Pre-school Learning Alliance Office on 01344
305613 or email rachelclaytonpla@sky.com See Links page
Thurs 24th 7 - 9pm
Managing Transition to Secondary School
Garth Hill College RG12 2JH
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Sat 26th 10am - 11pm
Bracknell Armed Forces Day (BAFD 2010)
Armed Forces Day - Veterans Day
On the recreation field in front of South Hill Park celebrating 150 years of Cadet Forces
Sat 26th 8pm - 11pm
The Wilde Theatre Show 'Let us Entertain the Armed Forces'
Sun 27th
10am - 12 noon Proposed simultaneous Church Services
1.30pm - 4pm BAFD Gala Lunch
Mon 28th 12:45 to 3:30pm and 5 to 7.30pm
Give Blood at Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE.
July 2010
Sun 4th July 12 noon - 4pm
Friends of Kennel Lane School Family Fun Day
Lots to do for all the family - BBQ, music, stalls, motorbike rides, horses, plants, games, inflatables, Morris Dancers, a chance to win a laptop and other fantastic prizes in our raffle and much more.
Kennel Lane School RG42 2EX 01344 876968
Thurs 8th 1 - 2.45pm
Anger Management - helping your child
Ascot Heath Infants SL5 8PN
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Sat 10th
The Big Day Out
South Hill Park
Sat 17th and Sun 18th
Sandhurst Freedom March and Arts Festival at the Memorial Park
Sun 24th
Reunion of Class of 1983 Ranelagh
(Remembering Alan Tunnicliffe)
ranelagh@bracknelllamps.com
August 2010
August 12th - 17th
If anyone would like to join the Bracknell Twinning Association visit to Leverkusen please contact
01344 454 738 / 420079
The Bracknell Forest Society
A Ranger Guided nature walk at Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve
Off Crowthorne Road, one mile north of Sandhurst Station
RG42 7HD 01344 451878
September 2010
Thurs 23rd 12.45 - 2.45pm
Helping Children Develop Good Peer Relationships
Crown Wood Primary RG12 8DB
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
October 2010
Thurs 7th 7 - 9pm
Dealing with Difficult Behaviour
Woodenhill Primary RG12 8D
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
November 2010
Thurs 4th 12.45 - 2.45pm
Setting Boundaries - clear limits for your children
Harmans Water Primary School RG12 9NE
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
Thurs 18th 7 - 9pm
Sex and Relationships - talking to your child
Crown Wood Primary RG12 8DB
Free BFC Family Workshops 01344 354067
December 2010
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