The Parks Trust’s Events for September 2010

Discover the magic of autumn by joining one of The Parks Trust organised events this September. Explore the hedgerows, bursting with berries at Food For Free or try your best to catch American signal crayfish in the river on Crayfish Day.

Push ‘n’ Tone                                               
Monday 6 September
Come ‘push’ your buggy ‘n tone’ your body!  Fun outdoor exercise with baby.  Mothers need to have had their 6 week post natal check before attending.  Meet at Campbell Park Pavilion, Silbury Boulevard.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:15, £2

Urban Sports Festival                                  
Friday 10 – Sunday 12 September
This event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes

Waggy Walk Puppy-Power                          
Sunday 12 September
Puppy-Power is just like the Waggy Walk but is designed especially for dogs under 12 months or toys and miniatures of any age. All are welcome to the original Waggy Walks too. Meet in the car park, H7 Chaffron Way.
Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog

Orienteering                                                  
Sunday 12 September
Learn how to use a map while having fun in the parks.  Run by South Midlands Orienteering Club.  Visit www.smoc.info for details.  Park on the roadside at Breckland, H3 Monks Way.
Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, 10.00 – 12.00, £3/person

Easy Riders                                                   
Sunday 12 September
20 mile off road cycle ride exploring the Brickhills. Meet at Bow Brickhill railway station.
Bow Brickhill. 10:30 – 2:00, free

Food For Free                                               
Saturday 18 September
Delve into nature’s larder and discover what foods you can eat for free in the wild. Park at Woughton Playing Fields, Newport Road, H8 Standing Way.
Woughton Orchard, Milton Keynes, 10.30 – 1.00, free

Waggy Walk                                                   
Sunday 19 September  
Get training advice as you walk, ideal for socialising both young and old dogs, and enjoy a new walking route in our parks. Meet in the car park, Livingstone Drive, V10 Brickhill Street.
Tree Cathedral, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog

Crayfish Day*                                                            
Sunday 19 September
Discover more about non-native crayfish and see how many you can catch. Booking is essential. Park in Millfield, access via Willow Lane, Stony Stratford.
Millfield, Milton Keynes, 10:30 – 12:30, £3/person

Waggy ‘Fitness’ Walk                                   
Sunday 26 September
Fitness Walk is designed to help improve you and your dog’s fitness level. We will be increasing fitness slowly but walking briskly. All are welcome to the original Waggy Walks too. Meet in the sports ground car park, Marsh Drive, Great Linford.
Great Linford Park, Milton Keynes, 10:00 – 11:30, £1/dog

Pushchairs in the Park                                 
Thursday 30 September
Join us for outdoor adventures whatever the weather. Mud pies, rustic crafts and woodland investigation. Pushchairs optional, wellies essential. Park in the Peace Pagoda car park, V10 Brickhill Street.
North Willen, 10:00 – 11:30, free

*Booking is required for these events. Contact The Parks Trust on 01908 255 379.

For full details of all these events contact The Parks Trust on 01908 233600 or visit www.theparkstrust.com.