Wednesday 4 June

Introduction to fly-fishing

Discovery the art of fly fishing at Stocks Reservoir. You will be introduced to the reservoir and receive some basic tuition in entomology and watercraft, and watch a fly-casting demonstration before receiving over an hour’s expert tuition in fishing and casting. You will then have another two hours to try your best to catch your own trout! Complimentary refreshments on arrival.

Please book direct with the Fishery on 01200 446602.

9am • Stocks Fly Fishery, nr Slaidburn • 5hrs

Cost: £6.50

Book direct, individual booking arrangements apply. Suitable for wheelchairs. Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments. Refreshments available at your own cost.

Extended Moorland Safari

Join the RSPB and United Utilities to look for special moorland birds such as ring ouzels, curlews, peregrines and merlins. Learn about moorland management techniques that benefit both wildlife and water quality. With luck a ‘skydancer’ – the rare and enigmatic hen harrier – may be the highlight of the day!

9.30am • Langden, Trough of Bowland • 5 hrs

Walking Grade: G7 • Cost: £5

Tramper all terrain tramper available, must be booked in advance. Birdwatching, you'll be stopping to look at birds Wildlife, you'll be stopping to look at plants or animals. Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments.

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Fully booked

Walking with Witches

A walking trail exploring the story of the Pendle Witches. Discover the Eye of God, see where Demdike claimed to have met the devil and visit a witches grave.

9.30am • Barley • 5hrs

Walking Grade: G7 • Cost: £3

You may come across livestock, farm equipment. Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments. You can use a bus to get to this event. New for 2007

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Brock Valley Ramble

A stunning walk through wooded valleys, following the River Brock towards its source.

10am • Bleasdale • 5hrs

Walking Grade: G6 • Cost: £5

Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments. New for 2007

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Shooting to Printing

Led by a professional photographer, this workshop is designed to open your eyes and help you to see in a fresh way. You will spend the morning taking digital photographs in and around Bentham, be revived by a simple home-cooked lunch at Looking Well Studios, followed by a workshop - with individual laptops -learning how to get the best from your digital images using Photoshop Elements. You will need to bring your own digital camera with its lead to download your photographs.

Please book direct with Janice Every at Pioneer Projects on 015242 62672 or by e-mail at janice@pioneerprojects.org.uk.

10am • Looking Well Studios, Bentham • 6hrs

Walking Grade: E5 • Cost £30

Book direct, individual booking arrangements apply. You may come across livestock, farm equipment. You can use a train to get to this event. Bowland Festival Arts Event

Roeburndale Woods Walk

A walk through this semi-natural deciduous woodland with tree identification, timber uses and tree folklore.

Please book direct by e-mail at studycentre@middlewood.org.uk, or ring 01524221880, or write to Course bookings, Middlewood, Roeburndale West, Lancaster . LA2 9LL

11am • Middle Wood, nr Wray • 4hrs

Walking Grade: F7 Cost: Free

Book direct, individual booking arrangements apply. You may come across livestock, farm equipment. Wildlife, you'll be stopping to look at plants or animals. Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments.

Introduction to fly-fishing

Discovery the art of fly fishing at Stocks Reservoir. You will be introduced to the reservoir and receive some basic tuition in entomology and watercraft, and watch a fly-casting demonstration before receiving over an hour’s expert tuition in fishing and casting. You will then have another two hours to try your best to catch your own trout! Complimentary refreshments on arrival.

Please book direct with the Fishery on 01200 446602.

2pm • Stocks Fly Fishery, nr Slaidburn • 5hrs

Cost: £6.50

Book direct, individual booking arrangements apply. Suitable for wheelchairs. Lunch, you will need to bring your own refreshments. Refreshments available at your own cost.

Family Wader & Wildlife Event

Activities for children and a walk to see farm management for birds in practice. See why lapwings and Highland cattle make perfect partners and test you skills in a fun bird quiz.

Please book direct with Cobble Hey on 01995 602643.

6.30pm • Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Claughton-on-Brock • 2hrs

Walking Grade: E5 • Cost: £1.50 - £3

Book direct, individual booking arrangements apply. Suitable for children under 8. Tramper all terrain tramper available, must be booked in advance. Birdwatching, you'll be stopping to look at birds You may come across livestock, farm equipment. Refreshments available at your own cost.

Bowland Brewery Tour

Take a fascinating tour around the well-renowned Bowland Brewery with the owner, Richard Baker, and sample his latest batch of fine ales.

7pm • Bowland Brewery, Bashall Barn, Bashall Town • 1hr

Cost: £5

Refreshments available at your own cost.

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Badger Encounter

A chance to see badgers in their natural habitat from the comfort of a purpose built hide with an expert from Lancashire Badger Group. This event is extremely popular and places are limited due to the size of the hide, be sure to book early to ensure your place.

7.15pm • Ribchester • 3-4hrs

Cost: £5

You can use a bus to get to this event. Late Finish

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Fully booked

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