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    Children’s Walk: Pond Dipping
    Wed 30 July 2008
    Children’s Walk: Pond Dipping Bring wellies and join us for some pond dipping. Find out more about the amazing world of pond creatures living here at Castle Fraser. More>
    All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Some of our trails are unsuitable for pushchairs. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements. Children’s walks are aimed at 5 to 12 year olds.

    Dates:
    Wednesday 30 July 2008

    Times:
    Two sessions, either 10.30am - 12.30pm or 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch
    Thu 14 August 2008
    Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch Enjoy a harvest supper in the tearoom, followed by a brief talk about bats & then a gentle stroll around the castle grounds to watch the bats emerge. More>
    Access suitable for people with disabilities, please phone for further details.

    Dates:
    Thursday 14 August 2008

    Times:
    6.45-9.00/9.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    Children’s Event: Bat Watch
    Fri 22 August 2008
    Children’s Event: Bat Watch Join us at Castle Fraser to learn more about bats and their nocturnal world, then – hopefully - watch them flying out of the castle. More>
    Aimed at 7 years and above.

    Dates:
    Friday 22 August 2008

    Times:
    7.30-9.00pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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    Children’s event: Bat Crafts in the Castle
    Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
    Children’s event: Bat Crafts in the Castle Come and make batty crafts in the castle and then try our bat quiz for a truly batty holiday. More>
    NB Castle closed Mon & Tues, small charge applies. Drop in event, booking not required.

    Dates:
    Saturday 11 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008

    Times:
    12.00-5.00pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Drop in event, booking not required

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    Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction
    Sun 12 October 2008
    Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & Fiction Delve into the fascinating world of fungi. We will look at simple ID, fungal facts & folklore. Aimed at beginners. More>
    Optional bowl of homemade mushroom soup afterwards, served in the tearoom (£1.50 extra)

    Dates:
    Sunday 12 October 2008

    Times:
    2.30-4.30pm

    Contact:

    Booking:
    Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167

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      Green-fingered and green-minded people who want to make a difference to the environment in the Grampian area are invited to come along to a conservation volunteering taster day at Castle Fraser this weekend. more>

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