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what's on
 


There is plenty going on in the Regional Park all year round although it is always possible to find somewhere to enjoy the peace and quite in the healthy country air.

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Events


JULY 2008

 
July & August Holiday Happenings

Each Visitor Centre in the Regional Park provides a summer programme of Ranger led events or outdoor activities courses. All are open daily with walks, wildlife, Countryside Ranger Service, refreshments and gift shops. Free entry.
WHERE: Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park: Lochwinnoch or Greenock.
WHEN: Daily 11.00 until 16.00 hrs approx
MORE INFO: tel 01505 614 791


Monday 7th July to Friday 15th
Aug Junior Activity Week

Kids can do 5 different outdoor activities over 5 half days in any one week. Courses run every week.
WHERE: Castle Semple
WHEN: 10.00 – 12.30 hrs for 8+yrs 13.00 – 15.30 hrs for 12+yrs
COST: £85
MORE INFO: Advanced booking ASAP ESSENTIAL please tel 01505 842 882 Ex20


Tuesday 8th July to Tuesday 12th August
Nature Notes

Join the Rangers for a summer programme of nature inspired activities, come along any or every week.
WHERE: Muirshiel
WHEN: 13.00 hrs every Tuesday
MORE INFO: tel 01505 842 803 and bookings


Wednesday 9th July to Wednesday 13th August
Wednesday Wildlife Watch

All the family can join the wildlife watching activities each or any week.
WHERE: Muirshiel
WHEN: 13.00 hrs every Wednesday
MORE INFO: tel 01505 842 803 and bookings

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Saturday 5th July

Birds by Bus – FREE transport to Muirshiel

A perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and get a free lift up the hill to Muirshiel Country Park for a walk, a BBQ or to watch the Hen Harriers on TV.
WHERE: Muirshiel (bus picks up from RSPB Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple)
WHEN: 13.00 hrs uphill, 16.00 hrs downhill
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 803 and to book a place on the bus

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Monday 7th – Friday 11th July

Junior Activity Week

Kids can do 5 different outdoor activities over 5 half days. Courses run every week until Fri 15 Aug.
WHERE: Castle Semple
WHEN: 10.00 – 12.30 hrs for 8+yrs 13.00 – 15.30 hrs for 12+yrs
COST:
£85
MORE INFO:
Advanced booking ASAP ESSENTIAL please tel 01505 842 882 Ex20

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Saturday 12th July

Birds by Bus – FREE transport to Muirshiel

A perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and get a free lift up the hill to Muirshiel Country Park for a walk, a BBQ or to watch the Hen Harriers on TV.
WHERE: Muirshiel (bus picks up from RSPB Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple)
WHEN: 13.00 hrs uphill, 16.00 hrs downhill
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 803 and to book a place on the bus

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Sunday 13th July

All About Bikes

There will be fun runs, a skills course, baby bikes, special needs bikes, bikes to buy, local clubs and more.
WHERE: Castle Semple
WHEN: All day
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 882 Ex20

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Friday 18th July

Gardeners Question Time

An opportunity to drop in, find out about and ask questions to your local compost expert. Questions can be left in advance.
WHERE: Cornalees
WHEN: 11.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01475 521 458

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Friday 18th July

Bugs & Beasties

A family friendly opportunity to see what lives in compost.
WHERE: Cornalees
WHEN: 13.00 – 15.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01475 521 458

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Saturday 19th July

Birds by Bus – FREE transport to Muirshiel

A perfect opportunity to leave the car at home and get a free lift up the hill to Muirshiel Country Park for a walk, a BBQ or to watch the Hen Harriers on TV.
WHERE: Muirshiel (bus picks up from RSPB Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple)
WHEN: 13.00 hrs uphill, 16.00 hrs downhill
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 803 and to book a place on the bus

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Tuesday 22nd July

Seamill Rockpools

Come and find what is lurking in the depths of the rockpools.
WHERE: On the Beach behind the Seamill Hydro
WHEN: 10.30 – 12.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 882 Ex22

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Thursday 24th July

Map Hunt

Test your map skills and try and follow the course around the public park.
WHERE: Kilbirnie by Garnock Pool
WHEN: 13.30 – 15.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 882 Ex22

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Sunday 27th July

Rockpools

Time for a dip! Find out what interesting creatures are living in the seaside pools
WHERE: Lunderston Bay
WHEN: 13.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01475 521 458 & to make bookings

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Monday 28th July

Mystery Event
It’s a mystery come and join the fun on the beach at Largs.
WHERE: Pencil Monument, Largs
WHEN: 14.00 – 15.30 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01505 842 882 Ex22

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Thursday 31st July

Summer Beach Survey

Help collect and record the findings of items washed up along the seashore.
WHERE: Lunderston Bay
WHEN: 13.00 hrs
MORE INFO:
tel 01475 521 458

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