{"id":5337,"date":"2019-05-22T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/?p=5337"},"modified":"2023-06-13T08:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T08:14:10","slug":"geofest-launch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/2019\/05\/geofest-launch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"GeoFest Launch!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2019 GeoFest will be launched a<\/s>t Malvern Hills GeoCentre<\/a> on Saturday 25th<\/sup> May with special displays about the Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark. Come along and find out about what make this area special, with experts on hand to talks to you about the rocks and fossils you can find here. There are plenty of specimens for you to look at. You can also find out more about the Geopark Way, a long distance walk through the beautiful local countryside which also takes in the incredible geology along the route.<\/p>\n

There are also plenty of other events at other partner venues: Bee Day<\/a> at NT Greyfriars in Worcester on Saturday, special trails at NT Brockhampton<\/a>, NT The Firs<\/a> and Severn Valley Country Park<\/a>. From Monday Bewdley Museum<\/a> will have an exciting range of half term activities.<\/p>\n

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The annual GeoFest features activities and events run by members of the Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark Forum, who are museums, country parks and other visitor centres in the region. Numerous events are run across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire including guided walks, craft sessions, open air theatre, trails and wildlife experiences. Many of the events are family friendly. Although GeoFest features a number of rock and fossils events there are also plenty of other events with wildlife, history and archaeology themes, and there is plenty of fun and hands on experiences. <\/p>\n

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Details of events can be found on our What\u2019s On guide<\/a> and calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Peter Oliver of the Geopark Forum said, \u201cThis weekend\u2019s launch will feature a huge video screen presentation about the Geopark and we\u2019re looking forward to bringing along our displays and fossils for you to look at. Bring your own specimens for us to identify. There are more activities planned in<\/s> over the summer across the region and there\u2019s plenty for people to join in with.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event, which is free, will be 10am-4pm Saturday at the Malvern GeoCentre<\/a>, near the Wyche Cutting on the Malvern Hills.<\/p>\n

Other events this week and half term<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victorian fun and games at NT The Firs, Lower Broadheath
\n25th May \u2013 17th July 10:30-4:30
\nJoin us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys.
\n\u00a31.50 for crafts, \u00a32 for trail.<\/p>\n

Tudor Cherry Chase Trail at NT Brockhampton
\nSat 25th May \u2013 Sun 2nd June 11:00-4:00
\nComplete the Tudor cherry chase and win a prize.
\n\u00a32.50 per trail<\/p>\n

Bee aware day at NT Greyfriars House and Garden
\nSat 25th May 11:00-4:30
\nMeet our volunteer Beekeeper and his busy hive and enjoy nature inspired activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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Severn Valley Country Park<\/p><\/div>\n

Woodland Creature Self-Led Trail at Severn Valley County Park (SVCP)
\nSat 25th May to Sun 2nd June 11:00-4:00
\nPick up at map at the refreshment kiosk so you can follow the trail around the park to discover lots more about these fascinating animals. Trail maps \u00a32 each<\/p>\n

May Half Term Activities at Bewdley Museum
\nMon 27th-Fri 31st May 11am-3:30pm
\nActivities every day throughout the holidays,
\n\u00a34 per person. All children must be supervised.<\/p>\n

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North and End Hills, Malverns<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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