EVENTS PAGE
For more information or to book places, please contact Julia on 01572-770651 or julia@rutlandwater.org.uk. Alternatively you can download a booking form, print it out and return it with your payment. Please click here to download the form.
For all-day courses please bring a packed lunch or you can buy snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre.
An introduction to wildlife photography
Learn how to use your Digital SLR camera to capture wildlife and nature photographs with renowned, awardwinning wildlife photographer, Danny Green 10am—4pm (bring a packed lunch). £50. This course will be run twice: on 7th and 19th September.
You can see some of Danny's work at www.dannygreenphotography.com
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Damselflies & Dragonflies
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Dry-stone Walling
Tree identification
Identifying Water Birds
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Hedge-laying Course
Reedbed management course
Art Exhibition at Lyndon Visitor Centre
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Children's summer-holiday activities
Family Osprey Day
Hallowe'en Event
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Walks with the Warden
The perfect way to learn about the Nature Reserve - an afternoon walk with one of the wardens. Not only will you see a range of birds and other wildlife but you will also learn how the various habitats on the reserve are managed. The walks take place on 2 September, 1st October 1st, 5th November (!) and 3rd December at 1pm. The cost is the price of a day permit - just £4!
Friday Birdwatching walks
These walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. He regularly runs bird identification courses and has written several books. The walks with Terry are very popular and you are advised to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- 26 September, 31 October, 23 November and 19 December
The cost is £5.00 per person or £2 with an Activity Pass or Explorer Permit. Meet at the Anglian WaterBirdwatching Centre at 9:30am. Finish at 12.30pm.
Rutland Birds In Autumn
A course of four walks led by Terry Mitcham. 22 and 28 September, 26 October and 23 November
£24 for the course.(For further details and venues please call the Centre.)
Painting with Alan Oliver in 2008
There can few more attractive places to attend an art course than the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, with its unrivalled light and prospect across Lagoon 1 towards Lax Hill. Alan's courses are very popular and early booking (through him) is highly recommended.
Workshop Days from 10am to 4pm. Fee £40 per day. Deposit £10 per day. Contact Alan.
- 17 Sep - Pastels
- 15 October - acrylics
3-day Courses, Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm. Fee £120. £20 deposit. Contact Alan.
- 23-25 Sep - Oils - painting landscapes
- 21-23 Oct - Pastels - Flowers and landscapes.
Please note bookings for Alan Oliver's courses workshops and courses must be done by contacting him.
Address: 10 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6JA. Phone: 01572 756 845
email alan@watercolourist.fsnet.co.uk website www.alan-oliver.co.uk
2-day Drawing & Watercolour Course
1st-2nd November—2 days course with Steve Cale
£75 pp for course including refreshments & light lunch.
