Peterborough's Green Festival listings
Green events for all the family across Greater Peterborough between May 24th - June 8th:
Select a date to see what is happening:
Send your listings to Gaenor Keating on 01733 588702 or email gaenor.keating
@peterboroughtoday.co.uk, deadline for submissions is Tuesday noon.
More listings and things to do:
And for the children
There is plenty for children to do over the Green Festival fortnight, from craft-based acitivities to nature walks and half-term fun.
Saturday's launch will feature an acclaimed puppet show – which featured on Dragons’ Den – that will introduce children to the themes of the festival.
There will also be the chance for children to play with toys and puppets, and the opportunity to indulge their creative side by decorating reusable bags with beads, fabric, paint and glitter.
Every day throughout the festival
Name of Event: Advanced Technology
At: Railworld
Time: 11am to 4pm
Age suitability: Suitable for all
Access suitability: Suitable for all
Cost: Adult £5, concession £4, child £2.50, family ticket £13
Info: Come and discover the latest advancements in technology for transport and the environment. Also explore the various scenes on the superb model railway and other attractions.
Contact: John Turner on 01733 344240, railworld@aol.com, www.railworld.net
Name of event: Peterborough Schools Green Photography Exhibition
At: Peterborough Museum
Time: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 4pm.
Age suitability: Suitable for all
Access suitability: Suitable for all
Cost: Free
Info: Exhibition of the photographs entered into the 2008 Peterborough Schools Green Photography Competition. Come and admire the work of Peterborough’s primary school pupils.
Contact: www.peterboroughheritage.org.uk, 01733 343 329, museum@peterborough.gov.uk or jill.foster@pect.net
Thursday, June 5
Name of event: Perkins Classical Concert
Organisation: Perkins Engines Company Limited
Time: 7.30pm, Doors open at 6.30pm
Location: Peterborough Cathedral
Age suitability: Suitable for all
Access suitability: Suitable for all
Cost: £15, £10 child/senior citizens bookings, Stamford Arts Centre, 01780 763203.
Info: This is the 39th classical concert hosted by Perkins, and following last year’s successful event it will again be held in the magnificent setting of Peterborough Cathedral. The concert, which will have a musical “green theme”, will feature the prestigious BBC Concert Orchestra, with the programme including the Four Seasons
Contact: Claire Purdy, 01733 582276
Saturday, June 7
Name of event: Wild Play Family Day
At: Eye Green Local Nature Reserve, off the Crowland Road, Eye Green
Time: 10am to 5pm
Age suitability: Children and their families.
Access suitability: Suitable for all
Cost: Free
Info: Celebrate wildlife with the Wildlife Trust at Eye Green Local Nature Reserve. Children are invited to bring their families to enjoy the wildlife at Eye Green with “Wild Play” activities, wildlife games, fun activities and guided walks.
Contact: Becky Naman on 01733 890419, www.wildlifebcnp.org
Name of event: Experience the Bat
At: Crown Lakes Country Park. Meet at the car park in Haddon Way, Farcet, just off the B1091
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Age suitability: Suitable for all
Access suitability: Suitable for all
Cost: Free
Info: Fantastic opportunity to find out more about the bats on a guided walk led by a local expert. Expect to see and hear bats using bat detectors
Contact: James Fisher, 01733 453543, www.naturalnet.org
Name of event: Evening Orchid Walk
At: Quarry Carpark (Off Barnack to Wittering Road)
Time: 7:30pm
Age suitability: Any
Access suitability: Not suitable for wheelchairs / pushchairs
Cost: Free
Info: Evening walk looking at the wild flowers nature reserve.
Contact: Chris Gardiner on 07970 408415
Name of event: National Moth Night
At: Barnack Hills and Holes
Time: 9.30pm
Age suitability: Over 10-year-olds
Access suitability: Not suitable for wheelchairs / pushchairs
Cost: Free
Info: National moth night, evening moth trapping, marvel at their beauty while identifying them with an expert
Contact: Chris Gardiner on 07970 408415
Sunday, June 8
Name of event: Family Quiz Trail
At: Castor Hanglands, National Nature reserve
Time: 10am to noon
Age suitability: Children must be accompanied by an adult
Access suitability: Not suitable for wheelchairs /pushchairs
Cost: Free
Info: A whole heap of crafty activities taking place as well as bug hunting and pond dipping.
Contact: 01733 405850
Name of event: Woodland Walk in Bedford Purlieus
At: Bus 404 from Queensgate Bus Station, Bay 9
Time: 12.15am to 3.11pm
Age suitability: 5+years, under-12s should be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Bus fare only, approx £2.20
Info: Country walk (2½ miles), some stiles, bring light picnic.
Contact: Rohan on 01733 331393
Queensgate Centre
A wide range of activities planned for the Green Festival in Queensgate Centre include:
- Anglian Water Saving House
- John Lewis promoting energy efficient appliances
- Water Aid
- Energy Saving Trust
- N Power
- Stamford College
This page last updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 .
