Exhibitors
for Countryside Live at the Ledston Estate 2010
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exhibitor page for 2010 is a work in progress
Exhibitors
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Slide Show
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| Arena
We
have put together an exciting arena programme that includes: gundog
training; a display of indigenous birds of prey ; sheepdogs at work
with geese; beagles and the Royal Pigeon Racing Association.
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The
Bat Show

Going
Batty
In the half-hour session we’ll find out a lot about bats and
dispel the common myths and correct some of the misconceptions associated
with these greatly misunderstood animals. You will discover that
bats are not blind and they don't suck your blood. You’ll
also find out where they live, what they eat, and that bats use
high-pitched sound to navigate and find their insect prey. Normally
we can't hear that sound, but we'll have equipment that will let
you hear it and let you into the secret world of bats. There might
be some audience participation, which will provide ‘photo-opportunities’.
There'll also be some different sorts of bats for you to see, so
that you can appreciate how tiny, and cute, our bats are.
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity – 30 minutes.
Visit the local bat group’s website: www.westyorkshirebats.org.uk
and also the Bat Conservation Trust 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.
- a
poster display
- burger
bar (venison burgers)
- goose
and duck calling
- interactive
display with rotating info-cubes and a lift-flap table
- visual
display of British game species -(taxidermy and photos)
- leaflets
to take away
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.
NB.
For those groups booked in for a session - they will receive goodie
bags and venison burgers, in addition to a talk on conservation
or safe use of air rifles. WE ALSO WELCOME VISITORS WHO ARE NOT
BOOKED IN, TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND OUR STAND AT THE INTERATIVE DISPLAYS
AND POSTERS.
Visit
their website: www.basc.org.uk
NB.
Some schools my feel this is a controversial subject, but please
be assured that the programme is backed by DCSF and the Home Office.

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| British
Horseracing Education and Standards Trust -Racing
to School

Weighing
In
Pupils
will get an insight into life of a jockey and see what goes on behind
the scenes in the Weighing Room. They will see a practical application
of the maths they learn in the classroom.
This
is a bookable activity for 7+ year olds. Group size up to 30. Approximate
duration of activity 25 minutes.
Visit
their websites: www.racingtoschool.org.uk
and www.bhest.co.uk
National
Curriculum – Functional 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 – we can take two groups at a time so
60 per session. Approximate duration of activity 35 minutes.


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| Countryside
Alliance Foundation

Primary
School Teachers and pupils will be able to learn more about our
free-to-use online resource for 7-11 year olds called Countryside
Investigators. This exciting new tool for schools offers a real
insight into today’s countryside through 10 people who live
and work there. It includes 20 classroom-based activities, superb
videos, games and quizzes, all of which are designed to help delivery
of important parts of the curriculum. Check out www.countrysideinvestigators.org.uk
This
is a drop-in activity for any age range.
Visit
their website: www.countryside-alliance.org
and www.countrysideinvestigators.org.uk

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| The
Countryside Foundation for Education -
2 separate activities

Sowing
the seeds of growth
Children
will have the opportunity to make their own newspaper plant pot,
in it they can plant a bean seed which they can take away with them.
Once germinated, they will be able to plant the pot and seedling
directly into the ground and watch the beans grow.
This activity will be bookable on the day.
Age range - any. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of the
activity 20 minutes.
Artists
in Action, Amazing Psychedelic Animals
A chance
to reflect on the animals that you’ve seen during the day
and draw some of your favourites. Colouring in sheets will be provided
or you can have a crack at drawing your own. At the end of the session
you can either leave your animals on the wall as part of a display
that will remain there for the duration of the show or take your
animals away with you and build your own countryside scene at home
or back at school.
This
is a drop in activity for any age range.
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
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range – all KS1
and KS2. Group size up to 10. Approximate duration of activity 20
minutes.
Visit
their website:
www.elisabethsvendsentrust.org.uk/
and http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/

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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 and watch a grooming demonstration.
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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| Farm
Animals
Local
tenant farmers will bring some sheep and chickens for the children
to see.
This
is a drop-in activity for any age range.


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| Green
Monster Arts

Going
Bats
Each child will
make a bat on a stick out of a sock on a pea stick. We will be using
socks, stuffing, pea sticks wire, tape, sticky back plastic, wobbly
eyes, scissors and wire cutters. The pupils can take their bats
home.
This activity will be bookable on
the day. Age range 8+. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration
of activity 30 minutes.
Visit
their website: www.greenmonsterarts.co.uk/

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Groundwork
- activities in the woods

Rock
Village (Waste and Sustainability)
As
a starter activity, pupils will be reminded of what can be recycled
in Leeds City Council Green Bins, then through linking how nature
recycles all the time, pupils will create their own community of
rock people living in the forest by recycling natural materials
they find. They also need to think about what role their rock has
within the village community. As the day progresses the village
may become a city! Each session will finish with a display of unusally
creative, recycled products to inspire pupils and teachers on what
they could do back in the classroom.
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range KS2. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes.
National
Curriculum
Science,
English, Art, PHSE
Visit
their website: www.groundwork-leeds.org.uk
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| Harewood
House Trust

Birds
An opportunity
to discover more about our feathered friends. Find out about their
history, how and where they live, their importance to us and the
environment and what we can do to help bird species under threat
in the UK and around the world.
Staff from Harewood Bird Garden will be here to answer your questions
and there will be a display of bird artefacts.
Staff from the Education Department will assist you in making your
own Bird Hat to take home!
There will also be information about, and a chance to speak to,
one of our Education Officers about education opportunities at Harewood.
National Curriculum – Science, Art Geography, PSHE and Citizenship
This
activity will be bookable on the day, together with drop in sessions.
Age range any. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity
up to 30mins.
Visit their website: www.harewood.org

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Horses
and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA)

Pony Care
Come
along and meet a Shetland pony and learn how to care for ponies
and find out about the work that HAPPA do.
This
is a drop in activity for any age range.
Visit their website: www.happa.org.uk
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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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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
activity will be bookable on the day. Any age group. Group size
up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 40 minutes.
Visit
their website: www.gamekeeperstrust.org.uk

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| The
National Trust

Food
Glorious Food – National Trust Key Lifestyle Campaign
Interactive games and activities focusing on food, local
and seasonal produce.
This
is a drop-in activity for any age range. Group size up to 15. Approximate
duration of activity 20 minutes.
Visit their website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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| Natural
England

Bog in a box (making a model bog in a plastic container) and Design
a Dragonfly (making dragon flies from wooden pegs)
Creative activity around nature/wildlife while instructing
the children on the environment.
This activity will be bookable on the day.
Age range 7+. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration of both
activities 30mins. Children will be split into two groups of 15,
carry out one activity and then swap over.
Visit their website: www.naturalengland.org.uk
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Northern
Fruit Group

Matching
Fruits with their Fruit Plants
A
variety of fruits and food products made from fruit will be on display
as will a range of fruit plants. The students will be asked to match
the fruits to the fruit plants. This activity can then be extended
in a wide variety of ways e.g. which can be grown in the local area?
(school garden), climatic conditions for other fruits (geography,
food miles), food preparation and preservation,effect of climate
change, etc.A sheet with the names of the fruits or foods will be
supplied, and the fruit plants will be identified by letters.
This
is a drop in activity suitable for any age group. Group size up
to 30. Approximate duration of activity 15 minutes.
Visit
their website: www.northernfruitgroup.com
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| OPAL
(Open Air Laboratories)

The
Great Minibeast Hunt
Pupils
will discover some of the minibeasts that live in the woodland on
the Estate. They will work in groups to find and identify as many
creatures as they can in the session, learning about the different
habitats that exist in the woods. This activity is suitable for
all abilities: last year we ran sessions with children who had never
been into a wood, and they found it a very worthwhile experience.
Children who have more experience of minibeast hunting will be able
to use identification keys to help sort their finds into family
groups.
National
Curriculum: How Science Works (all key stages)
This
is a drop in activity. Age range 5+. Group size up to 30. Approximate
duration of activity 30 minutes.
Visit
their website: www.opalexplorenature.org/
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| Potato
Council

Grow
your own potatoes
Children
attending the Potato Council promotional vehicle can learn about
where their food comes from, how it grows and the potatoes part
in a healthy balanced diet.
They
will be able to plant a seed potato and take it home with instruction
of how to plant it on and look after it at home.
The
children will also be able to sample freshly cooked potatoes.
This
is a drop in activity. Age range 5- 11 year olds KS1 and KS2. Group
size up to 30. Approximate duration of activity 20 minutes.
Visit
their website: www.potatoesforschools.org.uk
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| 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.
Visit
their website: www.rpra.org

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RSPB
– Fairburn Ings

Pond Dipping
Identifying pond creatures and their position
in a food chain.
Students will be able to catch pond creatures in washing up bowls
and then identify them.
This is a 15 minute drop
in activity for 7-11 year olds. Group size up to 30
Visit their website www.rspb.org.uk/fairburnings
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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:
10.15am - 10.45am
11.30am - 12.00pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
2.00pm - 2.30pm
Visit
their website: www.thesheepshow.co.uk

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| St.
Clement Veterinary Clinics

Falconry and Ferrets
Come
and meet the ferrets and dog and learn about a variety of birds
of prey and falconry’s role in the countryside.
This is a drop in activity
for any age range.
Visit
their website: www.stclementvets.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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| 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
Children will investigate how woodlands provide shelter to animals
and plants. Groups will design a small shelter from wind and rain
by using the natural materials they can find in the woods.
This activity will be bookable on the day.
Age range 5 - 9 year olds. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration
of activity 30 minutes.
National Curriculum
– Maths and D & T.
Visit
their website: www.teachingtrees.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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Waitrose
Education and the RHS Campaign for School Gardening


Visit
the Waitrose Education Pod to find out more about the Royal Horticultural
Society’s Campaign for School Gardening. This fantastic cross-curriculum
Campaign is designed to help children learn about gardening, growing
food, healthy eating and how to care for the environment.
Given one of the key aims of the Campaign is to get Primary Schools
growing fruit and vegetables and to help schools change the eating
habits of the nation's children, Waitrose is proud to be supporting
this great initiative. Over 11,000 schools have already signed up
and are enjoying the benefits. Sign up at the show and receive a
Waitrose goody bag of classroom activities!
Activities on the stand will include the making of paper pots and
sowing seeds to take away and grow on at school as well as a chance
to sample some unusual salad leaves and make a salad dressing to
accompany them.
This
is a drop in activity. Age range 4-11 year olds. Group size up to
30. The two actvities will take about 5-10 mins each. Children will
be split into two groups of 15, carry out one activity and then
swap over.
National
Curriculum – PSHE, numeracy, literacy, science, history, geography
Visit
their websites www.waitrose.com/education
and apps.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening
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West
Yorkshire Police - Wildlife Crime Unit
How
you can help the conservation of wild plants, animals and their
habitats
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 their
habitats. Then working in small groups complete a spot the difference
poster which shows animals which sleep during the day and come out
when it is dark. Materials will be provided.
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Age range - any. Group size
up to 30.
Approximate
duration of activity – 30 minutes. |
| Willowpool
Designs

Willow
Weaving
Children
will have an opportunity to weave a willow fish. They will be supplied
with a willow fish “frame” and will be shown how to
create a “weaver” fish using basic weaving techniques.
This experience will enable all participants to learn how flexible
and enjoyable weaving can be! As this is only a taster session the
aim of this short workshop is to allow children to have a genuine
hands-on-experience. Children will take away the skills to finish
their fish at home or at school and be encouraged to use other natural
or weaveable materials.
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
Handling
oat, wheat, barley grains and oil seed rape seeds. Looking at stages
in growth of the plants and the ripe stalks. A display of food and
drinks made from these crops.
This
activity will be bookable on the day. Suitable for any age range.
Group size up to 20. Approximate duration of activity 20-30 minutes.
Visit
their website:www.wfu.org.uk

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| Yorkshire
Hurdles
Willow
Work
Willow
workshop. Set against a display of willow products, children will
be able to experience the age old craft of basketry by weaving their
own garland to take away.
This activity will be bookable on the day.
Age range – KS2. Group size up to 30. Approximate duration
of activity 30 minutes.
Visit
their website:www.yorkshirehurdles.com

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