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Woodfest 2009!

Woodfest 2009

Sunday 19th July 2009  10am-4pm

Admission FREE!

Lower Ruff Field (Off Mickleham Way)

Our successfull woodland festival in now in its 4th year and this year's event will be bigger and better than ever!

Swoop down and see the Birds of Prey, swing in the trees, walk amongst Tropical Butterflies, take a trip down memory lane on a horse pulled cart, visit magical lands with the story teller and lots lots more...


Events include:

  • Extreme Falconry
    The birds are flown to demonstrate their outstanding natural abilities, observe the awesome power of the Eagles, cute and cuddly Owls and Falcons swooping past at 150mph!
  • Storyteller
    Enjoy the magical tales and activities of our storyteller
  • Tropical Butterfly Tent
    A chance to get close to the beautiful tropical butterflies

Have a go at:

  • Heavy Horses
    Enjoy a cart ride pulled by rare breed Suffolk Punch horses
  • Cleaving
    Try out this traditional craft
  • Aerial Tree Work
    Get harnessed up and view the Woodfest from high in the trees
  • Hazel Weaving
    Anyone can have a go at this traditional craft

Visit:

  • ACT Stand
    Information about the Addington Conservation Team and a chance to buy charcoal and firewood produced from Birch and Rowdown Woods
  • Allotments Open Day and stall
    Find out about your local allotments and maybe put your name down for a plot in the new expanded allotment site
  • Woodturning demonstrations and sales
    Watch these master craftsmen at work and maybe buy a souvenir of your day
  • Charcoal Burn
    See how quality British charcoal is made, at temperatures of 270°C
  • BTCV stand
  • Girl Guides Stand
  • Croydon RSPB
  • Downlands Project

Also available:

  • Refreshments
  • Picnic area
  • Disabled parking
  • Toilets
  • First Aid

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