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Exhibitors
for Countryside Live at the Ledston Estate 2008 Exhibitors
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| Arena Robin Mackenzie (J & M Associates) has put together an exciting arena programme that includes: gundog training; a display of indigenous birds of prey ; sheepdogs at work with geese; the Royal Pigeon Racing Association. 10.00
Working with Sheepdogs – David Seamark |
| The Arboretum Trust – Thursday only
What makes the best tree? Given a choice of tree parts how would you design your own Super Tree? The features of leaves, bark, seeds and fruits will be presented, with many different tree parts to look at, touch, feel and choose between. What animals would live in your tree? Does your tree exist in nature? How would you create it? This is a 30-45 minute drop-in activity for ages 7+. Group size up to 15. Visit their website: www.kewatch.co.uk/education.html National
Curriculum: PSHE Citizenship
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Bat Conservation Trust
Bat Art and Craft Activities including: colouring in, making
a pipistrelle The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Our vision is of bats and people living in harmony, where everyone, everywhere can enjoy watching and hearing bats as part of their natural environment.BCT has set up the Count Bat project to help achieve this and engage new audiences to the wonder of bats. Schoolchildren will be able to participate in art and craft activities using bats as a medium for creative ideas and teachers can learn more about Count Bat that is happening in their local area. This is a 10-15 minute drop-in activity for ages 7+. Group size up to 30. Visit their website: www.bats.org.uk
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Beagles
Come along and meet the beagles. The Association of Masters of Harriers & Beagles, the Organisation that regulates Beagle packs, recommends trail hunting as an alternative activity to live quarry hunting (pending repeal of the Hunting Act). It describes trail hunting as the hunting of an artificial scent and recommends that hunts use the scent of a hare. The Association states that “There is no reason why huntsman or followers should know in advance the route hounds will take when following a trail, thus closely matching hunting in its traditional form". The official website of DEFRA, the Government Ministry with responsibility for the countryside, states "Trail hunting is perfectly legal, as long as animal welfare and other laws are not broken in the process of obtaining the scent. Many hunts have adopted some form of trail hunting in place of live quarry hunting. The Government has said that it welcomes this, provided that the hunts are genuinely intending to stay within the law and not trying to use the practice as a subterfuge for engaging in illegal hunting activities." This
is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit their website: www.amhb.org.uk/
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| BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation)
The Game Chain The focus of the BASC stand is the chance to discover game food and an opportunity to try it too with our venison burger bar! A lively interactive look at how game (wild birds and animals) as a food source, gets from the heart of the countryside to city shops and restaurants - why it's becoming so popular, why it's such a healthy eating option, what the game species are, what BASC does to ensure the welfare of game species and their environment. The lively and informative presentation is illustrated with.
In addition for teachers/group leaders - an A4 ring-bound Teacher Resource Pack is available, covering all aspects of shooting and conservation. BASC staff available to talk about all aspects of shooting and conservation. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation is the UK's largest field sport organisation. Airgun and BB gun misuse The AETO (Airgun Training & Education Organisation) was formed 7 years ago with the aim of teaching people of all ages that airguns are used for a wide range of activities from sporting use such as target shooting and Olympic disciplines, through to pest control. Many local authorities employ marksmen to control pest species such as rats and feral pigeons. Unfortunately airguns also get misused and we have an active education programme that we take into schools to educate young people that an airgun or BB gun is not a toy and the consequences of having either in a public place is a serious offence that could involve being faced by an armed police officer. We get support for this programme from various police forces and ACPO. At the events that we do with the CFE, we explore the relationship between food production and the control of pest species to the farmer (rabbits and wood pigeons) and this also gives us the opportunity to get the message across that guns are not toys and that we don’t live in a movie type world. The activity is very interactive with photographs of British deer species and antlers to handle, stuffed rabbits and pigeons and other native animal/bird species for the children to look at and touch. We also have a venison burger bar and goodie bags for the children along with a teacher resource pack for follow up lessons and information. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - all. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes. Visit their website: www.basc.org.uk
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| British
Horseracing Education and Standards Trust -Racing
to School
Weighing In Pupils will get an insight into the mathematics needed to be a jockey. The mathematics of racing. This is a bookable activity for 7+ year olds. Group size 20+. Approximate duration of activity 30 minutes. Visit their websites: www.racingtoschool.org.uk and www.bhest.co.uk National Curriculum – KS2 & KS3 Maths.
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British Waterfowl Association
Come and see the ducks. An opportunity for children to learn about ducks and their uses to man. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit their website: www.waterfowl.org.uk
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| Corndollies Corndolly Making Come and see the demonstration of corn weaving and dolly making. Each child makes a countryman's favour. These were worn by farm workers at country fairs to signify the type of work they did e.g. shepherd would have wool in his favour.
This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - 6 years upwards. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 35 minutes.
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| Countryside Alliance
General information about the countryside and rural activities including information about rural sports. An opportunity to meet the animals. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit their website: www.countryside-alliance.org
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| The Countryside Foundation for Education - 2 separate activities
"Boot
Pegs" and "Pine Cone Crafts" Seed Planting and Fruit and Veg Activity Come and plant a runner bean seed to take back to school with you and watch it grow. Have a go at our fruit and veg matching game. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of the two activities 20 minutes. Groups will be divided in half to do one activity for 10 minutes and then swap to do the second activity for 10 mins. This
activity has kindly been supported by Gordon Riggs Garden Centre
Visit their website www.countrysidefoundation.org.uk
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| The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys
Animal care – donkeys, raising awareness of charity’s work Animal care to include grooming, care of the donkey including feeding and general donkey information. This is a drop in activity for Key Stage 1 and 2. Group size up to 15. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes.
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| The Exmoor Pony Society
Meet an Exmoor pony, one of Britain’s rarest animals. Find out where they come from, how they survive in their native habitat and the work that they do as conservation grazers. Discover how versatile they are as riding and driving ponies. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit their website:www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk
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Falconry There will be an all day static display of birds of prey, together with flying demonstrations as part of the arena programme. This is a drop-in activity for any age range.
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| The Farming to Food Roadshow
Showing
different fowl and eggs and explaining their uses ie. Chickens,
geese, turkey. Also showing children the different cereals, grain
for human and animal feed. We will also have a large collection
of vegetables which will be available for children to take home.
There will be a display of shepherding equipment within all this
there will be a work sheets for children to fill in as a quiz and
a follow up work sheet for teachers to take away. |
| Farm Animals and Farm Machinery Local tenant farmers will bring some farm animals and machinery for the children to see. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. |
| Green Monster Arts and Bradford & District Guild of Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers
The Funky Fluffy Flock Working in groups (maximum six groups of five) to make a model sheep from wool, fabric and untreated wool fleeces. The children will be using hand tools such as hammers and screw drivers and using nail screws and tacks as well as glue, string and scissors. The groups can then take their flock of sheep home to display at school. A member of the Bradford and District Guild of Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers will also be providing a wool spinning demonstration on a spinning wheel. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range 8+. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 30 minutes. It would be useful if teachers and adult helpers could provide additional supervision of groups in the use of hammers etc. Visit their website: www.greenmonsterarts.co.uk/ This
activity has been sponsored by The British Wool Marketing Board
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Groundwork - activities in the woods - to be confirmed April
Rock Village
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range KS2. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes. National Curriculum English, Art, PHSE
Visit their websites: www.groundwork-leeds.org.uk |
Harewood House Trust
Big
Bug Encounters
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Hazel Brow Farm - Wednesday only
Where does our food come from? Visit their website: www.hazelbrow.co.uk Hazel
Brow Farm is a member of Farms for Schools
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| Leeds City Council Parks and Countryside - 2 separate activities
Leeds City Council Parks and Countryside will be offering two woodland activities: 1.
How Woodlands Work 2. Woodland minibeasts See what creatures you can find living in the woodland habitat and how they survive there. This
activity will be bookable on the day. Suitable for year groups 2
- 6. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 30 minutes.
Visit their website: www.leeds.gov.uk/fol
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| Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Handle Young Animals, Minibeast Homes and Recycling There
will be a pen with guinea pigs, rabbits and chicks which the children
can stroke. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 10-15 mins.
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| Mordor Gundogs
Mordor Gundogs are part of the arena display. The gundog display covers every facet of a working dog's training, incorporating general pet obedience and problems. You can also meet the animals on their stand. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit
their website:
www.mordorgundogs.com
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| The National Trust
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range KS2. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 30 minutes.
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Natural England
NB.
IT WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THIS ACTIVITY, IF THE CHILDREN COULD BRING
A SMALL PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE WITH THEM TO MAKE A BIRD FEEDER.
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National Gamekeepers Organisation (NGO) Charitable Trust
The Season of the Keeper Come to the NGO exhibit and meet the gamekeepers who will take you on an interactive walk through the seasons. See pheasant birds and chicks and ducklings. This is a drop in activity for any age range. Visit their website: www.gamekeeperstrust.org.uk
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| Phunky Foods
Eatwell
Activity |
| Royal Pigeon Racing Association
Pigeon Racing - the sport for all the family and very educational. You can be a breeder, nutritionist, race manager and learn about geography, science and maths along the way. Come and meet the pigeons on the stand and watch some being released as part of the arena programme. This is a drop-in activity for any age range.
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Sheepdogs and geese David Seamark is a sheep and arable farmer running a flock of 550 breeding ewes. As part of the arena programme, the display will demonstrate his skill in working up to five dogs with geese in a way that they would work 200-300 sheep back home on the farm. You will see the true partnership of dog and man together with the great ability and trust that each has for one another when working in the practical environment. Also come and meet the dogs on the stand. This is a drop-in activity for any age range.
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The Sheep Show
Come and meet Nobby the Norfolk Horn, Belinda the Blue-faced Leicester and many more breeds of sheep in the highly entertaining and educational Sheep Show. There will also be a sheep shearing demonstration. This
30 minute show will be performed 4 times a day at: Visit their website: www.thesheepshow.co.uk
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Sun Jester Consultancy - 2 separate activities Fire & Light An introduction to the use and techniques of making fire from heating, cooking and lighting prior to the introduction of matches and electricity. Make a simple beeswax candle to take away. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activities 20 minutes. Funky Vikings Construct your own simple template based on a Viking design and use it to make a woollen braid like a friendship band. A proven addictive activity for all ages and genders! This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - 7+ year olds. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activities 20 minutes. Visit their website: http://sun-jester.mysite.orange.co.uk
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| Swillington Organic Farm
All about Milk
NB. TEACHERS, PLEASE ENSURE LACTOSE-INTOLERANT CHILDREN DO NOT SAMPLE MILK. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - 6+. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes.
Visit
their website:www.swillingtonorganicfarm.co.uk |
| Teaching Trees - 2 separate activities
Can you see the trees in the woods? A range of practical activities in the woods involving maths, art and observational skills. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range 10 – 11 year olds. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 30 minutes. National Curriculum: Maths, art and observational skills at KS2 level. Tree
Shelters Visit their website: www.teachingtrees.org.uk
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Temple Newsam Estate
National Curriculum - Design and Technology: Developing, planning and communicating ideas, working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products, evaluating processes and products, knowledge and understanding of materials and components. Art and Design: Investigating and making art, craft and design; knowledge and understanding. Science: Life Processes; green plants, living things in their environment. English: Knowledge, skills and understanding; Reading Strategies; Understanding texts; Literature.
Temple Newsam Estate is a member of Farms for Schools www.farmsforschools.org.uk
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Treewright Bodger - Pole Lathe Turning and Green Woodwork Demonstration Through the bodging process of splitting, chopping, shaving and turning, we will be transforming logs into useful wooden items. A full range of our products will be an interactive display for all. This is a drop-in activity for any age range. Visit their website: www.treewright.co.uk/
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| West Yorkshire Bat Group
Going
Batty This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity – 30 minutes.
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| West Yorkshire Police - Wildlife Crime Unit How you can help the conservation of wild plants and animals their habitat and prevent wildlife crime Ten min talk to the children about the role of the Police Wildlife Crime Unit and how everyone can help prevent the damage and destruction to our environment, especially to the wild plants, animals and it’s habitat. Then to create a poster on the theme “Prevent Wildlife Crime” . Materials will be provided, the most effective poster will be chosen on the day and the winning Child/School will be awarded a prize, the poster will be printed and used by West Yorkshire Police. This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any. Group size
up to 30.
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| Wildkey
This
is a 30 minute drop-in activity for 7+ year olds. Group size up
to 30. National
Curriculum – |
| Willowpool Designs
Willow Weaving Willow is a sustainable and wonderful material that can be used for art projects & living willow sculptures. Children will be given a short introduction on the uses of willow and will have an opportunity to have a go at willow weaving. We will be there to guide them through the stages of creating their very own willow wreath. The wreaths can be taken home and decorated with natural objects. This experience helps children to learn how flexible and fun willow weaving can be. This is an inspiring session with many examples of will sculptures and pictures on display. This activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - 7+. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 15 minutes. Visit their website:www.willowpooldesigns.co.uk
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| Women's Food and Farming Union
The
Cereal Story Visit their website:www.wfu.org.uk
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| Yorkshire Hurdles Willow Work The
willow workshop include:
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For free downloadable
online resources please
refer to the Countryside
Foundation for Education website
and also the Teaching
Trees website
For farms to visit go to the Farms for Schools website