December

Newtown Winter Bird Walks
Join a National Trust volunteer for a guided walk around this National Nature Reserve looking at over-wintering birds, both resident and migrant. It may well
be wet underfoot so wellies are recommended. Bring binoculars if you have them. Assistance dogs only.
Sunday Date 9 December Time 10am to 12.30pm
Meet National Trust car park opposite Newtown Old Town Hall SZ 423 906
Donation to National Trust welcome
Leader National Trust 01983 741020

Rustic Christmas workshop
An outdoor workshop with opportunities to make some Christmas presents from natural materials, including bird boxes, Christmas wreaths and bird feeders. No
dogs please. The session will be held outdoors, so please wrap up with plenty of layers, waterproofs and boots. Limited numbers so booking essential.
Day Saturday Date 15 December Time 10.30am to 12.30pm
Follow track from main road to forest parking site (entrance of Yarmouth Road, Newport) SZ 378 896 Cost Minimum donation of £3 to Wildlife Trust
Leader Ric Temple.
Phone 01983 760018 to book.

Wight Lore: The Norman Fortress Walk
See out the year on this annual walk from the Norman fortress of Carisbrooke. Walk ancient highways and ridge paths and visit the idyllic13th century church at Gatcombe. Back in time for a pub lunch.
Monday 31 December 9.30am
Distance 6 miles
Meet Car park, Carisbrooke Castle Cost Donations to Lucie Blackman Trust welcome
Leader Adrian Searle 01983 615636