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Keep up to date with the latest events from Pensthorpe . There are lots of ways to keep track of the fantastic events and workshops including our facebook group, twitter feeds and you can also subscribe to our RSS events feed.
TO BOOK ONTO WORKSHOPS: Either call 01328 851465 or e-mail
NORFOLK NATURE IS THE STAR OF FORTHCOMING ART EXHIBITION The Flora and Fauna of Pensthorpe - 1st September – 4th October
Wed, 1st September 2010 to Mon, 4th October 2010
9:00am - 17:00pm
Two local artists have taken inspiration from a Norfolk nature reserve and produced a series of fine drawings and watercolour paintings which will form part of a forthcoming exhibition entitled The Flora and Fauna of Pensthorpe.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, located near Fakenham, will play host to the exhibition between 1st September and 4th October, duri
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Optics Days
Monday, 6th September 2010
First Monday of every month - March to December 2010
Get the low down on binoculars, scopes and all the hi-tech equipment used for bird watching and photography. Beginners to experts welcome.
10.00am - 3.00pm
Entrance to the Shop Free
(other dates: Monday 4th October, Monday 11th November, Monday 6th December)
Autumn Guided Walk with Head Gardener Imogen Checketts & Warden Edward Bramham-Jones
Thursday, 23rd September 2010
16:00pm - 18:00pm
£7.50 per person
Enjoy the Autumnal colours of our gardens and reserve, Identify some of the visiting wildfowl, flora and fauna of the season.
Spaces are limited and prior booking neccesary
Suitable outdoor footwear and clothing essential
Quilting - Landscapes with Sally Holman
Friday, 24th September 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
FULLY BOOKED
booking essential, limited spaces
Other dates: 22nd October, 10th December
Learn how to make a scenic quilted landscape. Sally will provide a design to work from and help guide you with the different techniques used.
Start to make this long (depth) Landscape with a harve
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Farm Landrover Tour with Bill Jordan
Saturday, 9th October 2010
8:30am - 9:30am
£11.50 per person includes cooked breakfast
Booking essential as limited spaces
Join owner Bill Jordan as he takes you through our Conservation Grade Farm, learn how this type of farming benefits the farmer and the surrounding countryside. The journey should last approxmiately one hour and is followed by a cooked breakfast in our cafe.
Photography with Mike Powles Owl and Small Mammals
Wednesday, 13th October 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£65.00 per person, includes light lunch
Join professional photographer and wildlife expert Mike Powles to photograph harvest mice in specially built sets of hedgerow plants and wheat fields. You will also get the opportunity to photograph one of the Pensthorpe owls in natural settings in the reserve.
Mike will guide you through the best settings to use for g
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Photography with Mike Powles - Owl and Small Mammals
Saturday, 16th October 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£65.00 per person, includes light lunch
Join professional photographer and wildlife expert Mike Powles to photograph harvest mice in specially built sets of hedgerow plants and wheat fields. You will also get the opportunity to photograph one of the Pensthorpe owls in natural settings in the reserve.
Mike will guide you through the best settings to use for g
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Make a Crazy Patchwork Duck Doorstep! with Sally Holman
Friday, 22nd October 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£30.00 per person
booking essential, limited spaces
Other dates: 10th December
Sally will provide a design to work from and help guide you with the different techniques used.
Using the techniques of Crazy Patchwork and Embroidery, start to make a Duck Door Stop! Mai
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Fungi Foray with Dr Leech
Thursday, 28th October 2010
10:30am - 12:30pm
£2.50 on top of normal admission price
walk at 10.30am or 1.30pm
Join the Foray and find out how to tell the difference between the edible and the dangerous species of fungi at Pensthorpe.
Please bring sensible footwear & clothing.
Booking Essential
Orchid Lunch & Talk
Saturday, 4th December 2010
12:00pm - 14:00pm
Join orchid Expert Ray Creek for an informative talk on:
'Success with Orchids in your home'
£35.00 per person
Price includes: Three course meal with a glass of wine and a FREE ORCHID
Booking is essential as there are limited places available.
Please call 01328 851465 for more details or download and return flyer.
Monthly Optics Day
Monday, 6th December 2010
10:00am - 17:00pm
First Monday of every month - March to December 2010
Get the low down on binoculars, scopes and all the hi-tech equipment used for bird watching and photography. Beginners to experts welcome.
10.00am - 3.00pm
Entrance to the Shop Free
Monday 6th December
Quilting - Creating a Christmas Scene by Sally Holman
Friday, 10th December 2010
10:00am - 16:00pm
£30.00 per person
booking essential, limited spaces
Start to make a Christmas Scene framed in a church window shape and explore the techniques of flat and textured Foundation Piecing, Quilting and Applique'. Hand sewn on the day.
You will need to provide materials for the workshop, a list of equipment needed wi
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