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Award winning detectives seek new recruits
01/03/2010
East Lothian’s Newhailes Detectives Club has been recognised as the best wildlife watch group in Scotland - and they’re eager for more children to join their ranks.
East Lothian’s Newhailes Detectives Club has been recognised as the best wildlife watch group in Scotland - and they’re eager for more children to join their ranks.
The club, which is led by ranger Hannah Levene and run by the National Trust for Scotland with support from the Scottish Wildlife Trust, was judged Watch Group of the Year 2009 for the Scottish Region on the basis of its scrapbook of the year’s activities. Judges were impressed by the wide range of nature-themed activities the club offered – from felt making to birdwatching - as well as the degree to which members had been involved in shaping the programme.
2010 promises to be just as exciting a year for the club, who are always happy to accept children between 7 and 12 into their ranks. With plans to plant wildflowers, make artworks from natural materials, build dens in the woods and see seal pups at the Scottish Seabird Centre, new members can expect to have all manner of interesting experiences.
Newhailes Ranger and Club Leader Hannah Levene said:
“The children were all thrilled that we’ve been awarded for our 2009 programme, but that’s no reason for us to rest on our laurels! I’m confident this year will be even better than the last, and that our members will have the chance to make friends, learn facts and explore their local area- all while having a lot of fun doing so.”
The Newhailes Detectives usually meet from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Education Room at Newhailes on the third Saturday of each month, though these details can vary depending on the activity. For more information please contact the Ranger, Hannah Levene, on 0844 493 2124. Club membership costs £8 for a year and is open to all.
For more information about the club, visit its website at www.swt.org.uk/kids/watch/east-lothian/.
The club, which is led by ranger Hannah Levene and run by the National Trust for Scotland with support from the Scottish Wildlife Trust, was judged Watch Group of the Year 2009 for the Scottish Region on the basis of its scrapbook of the year’s activities. Judges were impressed by the wide range of nature-themed activities the club offered – from felt making to birdwatching - as well as the degree to which members had been involved in shaping the programme.
2010 promises to be just as exciting a year for the club, who are always happy to accept children between 7 and 12 into their ranks. With plans to plant wildflowers, make artworks from natural materials, build dens in the woods and see seal pups at the Scottish Seabird Centre, new members can expect to have all manner of interesting experiences.
Newhailes Ranger and Club Leader Hannah Levene said:
“The children were all thrilled that we’ve been awarded for our 2009 programme, but that’s no reason for us to rest on our laurels! I’m confident this year will be even better than the last, and that our members will have the chance to make friends, learn facts and explore their local area- all while having a lot of fun doing so.”
The Newhailes Detectives usually meet from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Education Room at Newhailes on the third Saturday of each month, though these details can vary depending on the activity. For more information please contact the Ranger, Hannah Levene, on 0844 493 2124. Club membership costs £8 for a year and is open to all.
For more information about the club, visit its website at www.swt.org.uk/kids/watch/east-lothian/.
