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EVENTS AT THE

GREEN QUAY

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AN EXHIBITION TO CELEBRATE OUR NATURAL HISTORY AND LANDSCAPE FROM AROUND THE WASH, KING'S LYNN & WEST NORFOLK

30TH JUNE - 22ND JULY 2008

DAILY 9am - 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

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LYNN VINEYARD CHURCH CELEBRATION

SUNDAY 20TH JULY

6.30 pm

AT THE GREEN QUAY

If you would like to find out more, contact Warren on 01553 672721

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UPTON ART EXHIBITION

23RD JULY - 30TH JULY

FREE ADMISSION

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MAKE A SAILBOAT OUT OF JUNK AND BRIGHTEN UP AN OLD LAMPSHADE

23RD JULY

10am - 2pm

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 8 years and up. 5-7 year olds welcome if accompanied by an adult.

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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GREEN QUAY & NATURAL ENGLAND ARE PLEASE TO OFFER A RANGE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS OF THE WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE:

STRANDLINE TREASURE HUNT FOLLOWED BY AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A SEA SHELL MOBILE OR RAZOR SHELL WIND CHIME.

THURSDAY 24TH JULY 2008

2PM - 4PM

MEET AT THE WASH NNR, SUTTON BRIDGE CAR PARK BY THE EAST LIGHTHOUSE ( THE BEGINNING OF THE SIR PETER SCOTT WALK)

SUITABLE OF 8 YEARS AND UP.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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TALK - KING'S LYNN & THE ARTIST WALTER DEXTER

BY PAUL RICHARDS

FRIDAY 25TH JULY

6PM

Renowned local historian Dr Paul Richards gives an illustrated lecture on Walter Dexter in which he discusses the development of the town from the 1870,s and how this influenced Dexter work.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - (FULLY BOOKED)

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MAKE PUPPETS AND A PUPPET STAGE

WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY

10AM - 2PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 8 years and up. 5-7 year olds welcome if accompanied by an adult.

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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WASH ESTUARY GROUP EXHIBITION

30TH JULY - 21ST AUGUST 2008

DAILY 9am - 5pm

The Wash Estuary Group will have a display and activities happening at the Green Quay throughout the month including a free exhibition of the winning photographs of The Wash Calendar Photographic Competition. Further details will be available nearer the time.

FREE ADMISSION

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EASTERN SEA FISHERIES & MARINE TALK

BY PETER RUSHMERE

(THE WASH & NORTH NORFOLK COAST EUROPEAN MARINE SITE MANAGEMENT SCHEME PROJECT MANAGER)

TUESDAY 5TH AUGUST

7PM - 9PM

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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WITH THE WEST NORFOLK LOCAL RSPB GROUP

GULL GALORE ON HUNSTANTON CLIFF TOP

WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST

9AM - 1PM

Join the RSPB West Norfolk local group by the lighthouse at Hunstanton cliff tops where they will help you see a variety of seabirds as they swoop and dive over the sea. Chat with our friendly volunteers and learn more about the stunning local nature reserves at Titchwell Marsh & Snettisham. There will also be a chance for the kids to get involved in making pin badges on the day.

A FREE EVENT, NO BOOKING REQUIRED.

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SHELL PAINTING, SAND MOSAIC AND MAKING SHELL NECKLASES

WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST

10AM - 2PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 8 years and up. 5-7 year olds welcome if accompanied by an adult.

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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WITH THE WEST NORFOLK LOCAL RSPB GROUP

GULL GALORE ON HUNSTANTON CLIFF TOP

THURSDAY 7 TH AUGUST

9AM - 1PM

Join the RSPB West Norfolk local group by the lighthouse at Hunstanton cliff tops where they will help you see a variety of seabirds as they swoop and dive over the sea. Chat with our friendly volunteers and learn more about the stunning local nature reserves at Titchwell Marsh & Snettisham. There will also be a chance for the kids to get involved in making pin badges on the day.

A FREE EVENT, NO BOOKING REQUIRED.

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LYNN RIVERS, BUILDING & PEOPLE 1350 - 1850: A WALK

WITH DR PAUL RICHARD

SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST

2.30PM

START AT THE GREEN QUAY

TICKETS: £3 PER PERSON

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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MUSIC NIGHT

SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST

8PM - 11PM

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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LYNN RIVERS, BUILDING & PEOPLE 1350 - 1850: A WALK

WITH DR PAUL RICHARDS

SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST

2.30PM

START AT THE GREEN QUAY

TICKETS: £3 PER PERSON

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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NATURE DETECTIVE

WEDNESDAY 13TH AUGUST

10AM - 2PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 7 years and up. 5-6 year olds welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the different wildlife, flora and fauna found in 'Harding pits' and 'The Walks' with a guided walk in the morning. This is followed by making a bird nest box and fat balls, which can then be

taken back home. Bring some old clothes

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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GREEN QUAY & NATURAL ENGLAND ARE PLEASE TO OFFER A RANGE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS OF THE WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE:

UNDERSEA LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP

THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2008

10AM - 2PM

MAKE A MINIATURE MURAL OF WHAT YOU WOULD SEE UNDER THE SEA IN THE WASH ESTUARY.

MEET AT THE GREEN QUAY, KING'S LYNN

SUITABLE FOR 8 YEARS AND UP. 5-7 YEARS OLD WELCOME IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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GLASS PAINTING & PAINTED GLASS VASES

WEDNESDAY 20TH AUGUST

10AM - 2PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 7 years and up. 5-6 year old welcome if accompanied by an adult.

With help, you will design, outline, develop and produce a chosen picture onto a plastic sheet to take home. Old glass vases can also be spruced up with a design of your own making.

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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GREEN QUAY & NATURAL ENGLAND ARE PLEASE TO OFFER A RANGE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS OF THE WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE:

A SALTMARSH WALK

THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST 2008

1PM - 4PM

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON A SALTMARSH WALK ROUND THE WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE WHERE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE SPECIALLY ADAPTED PLANTS FOUND ON THIS UNIQUE WILDERNESS AND LEARN TO IDENTIFY BIRDS AND ANIMALS TRACKS. PLASTER CASTS WILL BE MADE OF ANY TRACK THAT YOU MIGHT FIND, WHICH CAN THEN BE TAKEN HOME. FINALLY MAKE SOME SPECIAL SALTMARSH PLANT COASTERS TO ALSO TAKE HOME.

MEET AT THE WASH NNR, SUTTON BRIDGE CAR PARK BY THE EAST LIGHTHOUSE ( THE BEGINNING OF THE SIR PETER SCOTT WALK)

SUITABLE OF 8 YEARS AND UP.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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FLOOD EXHIBITION BY THE ENVIRONMENT AGENGY

29TH AUGUST - 21ST SEPTEMBER 2008

DAILY 9am - 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

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CIRCUS WORKSHOP WITH SASHA LEE

WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST

10AM - 2PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 6 years and up. Come and join Sasha Lee in our 'Green Quay Circus Workshop' and learn new skills like using stilts, diablo, juggling, scarves & balls, hoop spinning, pedal & go, spinning plates and much more. Bring some old clothes.

COST:£10

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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GREEN QUAY & NATURAL ENGLAND ARE PLEASE TO OFFER A RANGE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS AIMED AT RAISING AWARENESS OF THE WASH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE:

SALTMARSH DISCOVERY

THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST 2008

11AM - 1PM

LEARN ABOUT AN IMPORTANT HABITAT WITH ITS SPECIALLY ADAPTED PLANT, UNIQUE WILDERNESS AND BIRDS. LEARN WHT AN OWL EATS THROUGH OUR SPECIAL OWL PELLET INVESTIGATIONS. USING GRASS FOUND ON SITE, WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT SOME BASKET WEAVING AND MAKE SPECIAL SALTMARSH COASTERS TO TAKE HOME.

MEET AT POINT GREEN CAR PARK ( PASS THE DOCKS AND DOW CHEMICALS)

SUITABLE OF 8 YEARS AND UP.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

FREE ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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THE TWENTY FOURTH POETRY FESTIVAL

AT THE GREEN QUAY, KING'S LYNN

26TH - 28TH SEPTEMBER 2008

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL AND THE WRITERS CAN BE FOUND AT www. lynnlitfests.com

TICKETS INFORMATION:

ALL EVENTS: £8.50

BARGAIN SEASON TICKET: £37.50

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK RING ANTHONY ELLIS ON 01553 691661 (OFFICE HOURS), 01553 761919 (OTHER TIMES)

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NATURAL ENGLAND EXHIBITION

29TH SEPTEMBER - 22ND OCTOBER 2008

DAILY 9am - 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

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HALLOWEEN FUN & MAKE A SKELETON OUT OF OLD MILK JUGS

WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

10AM - 3PM

Children's holiday workshop suitable for 7 years and up. 5-6 year old welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Come along and have some fun making a selection of Halloween Arts & Crafts that can be used to decorate you home in time for Halloween. Have a go at making googly eye ghost or a skeleton out of plastic milk jugs.

COST:£10

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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FOOD FORTNIGHT EXHIBITION

1ST NOVEMBER - 30TH NOVEMBER 2008

DAILY 9am - 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

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The Green Quay, Marriott's Warehouse, South Quay, King's Lynn, PE30 5DT

01553 818500