Events in Rufford Country Park in April.

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Information courtesy of Nottinghamshire County Council Tourism.

Notice: This web site cannot be held responsible for events which have been cancelled. Details correct at time of publishing. It is advisable to contact the organisers if possible.

Sunday, 1st April, 11am – 4pm

Paint a Pot

Choose a pot from a selection of pre-fired forms, e.g. tiles, ugs,jugs, vases and teapots, and decorate it in your own individual style using colourful glazes. Then collect it after final firing or, for a small charge, have it posted to your home. No need to book, just drop in!

Venue: Craft Centre Seminar Room.

Monday, 1st April to Sunday, 12th May, 12 noon – 2pm (most days)

Potter in Residence – David White

Drop in and see Yorkshire potter, David White, at work. For more information, ring the Ceramics Centre on 01623 822944, Extn 208.

Venue: Rufford Ceramics Centre

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Sunday, 7th April, 2pm – 4pm

A Fish called Wanda

What can you make with some willow, natural materials and tissue paper? Join the rangers today and find out! We will demonstrate the basics then you will be able to apply your own creative ability to construct your own sculpture to take away with you.

Charge: £2.00 per sculpture made.

Venue: Abbey Marquee

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Sunday, 14th April, 5.45am – 8.15am

Dawn Chorus

No, it’s not a misprint, unfortunately dawn is this early! Join a member of our ranger team as we have a stroll around the park and try to identify birdsong and perhaps spot one or two of our early visitors. On completion of the walk, the Coach House café will be open for a well deserved breakfast.

Charge: £2.00 per person (breakfast extra)

Venue: Meet outside the Craft Centre.

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Tuesday 16th April – Monday, 27th May, from 10.30am each day

Construction

An exhibition of structurally-created craft work in mixed media, including woven, felted and knitted textiles; baskets; jewellery and furniture. The Jewellery Exhibition will feature work in precious metals by Amanda Doughty, while The Ceramics Centre will showcase and exhibition of garden pots.

Venue: The Gallery & Ceramics Centre, Rufford Craft Centre

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Friday, 19th April, 8pm – 9.30pm

Bat Walk

A complete contrast to last Sunday’s event! As dusk falls over the country park, we will be looking out for our nocturnal friends – the bats. A short explanatory talk will be followed by a walk around the park during which we will attempt to spot and identify some of the species which currently reside here. Please note, this activity is not suitable for those under 8 years of age.

Charge: £2.00 per person.

Venue: Meet outside the Craft Centre.

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Saturday & Sunday, 27th & 28th April 10.30am – 4.30pm each day

Rufford Kites Weekend

With just a gentle breeze, our visiting expert kite flyers can demonstrate the art of kite flying. You can either bring your own kite with you, make one at our kite workshop, or indeed buy a ready made one. Whichever you choose, our experts will be on hand to assist and offer advice.

Venue: Abbey Lawn or Long Meadow (to the rear of the Abbey), depending on wind direction.

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