Teddy Bears Picnic
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 20 July 2008
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An opportunity for bears of all sizes and ages to bring their owners to the annual picnic. More>
Children's entertainment throughout the afternoon with the Teddy Bears Parade at 4pm.
Dates:
Sunday 20 July 2008
Times:
1pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Jaguars: 'The Big Cats Return'
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 27 July 2008
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The Jaguars Annual Meet. More>
Pipe band, craft stalls and children's activities. The local Jaguars Enthusiasts Club host this annual event and raise funds for local charities, as well as supporting NTS. A chance to purr-r-r over some fantastic machines.
Dates:
Sunday 27 July 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
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Children’s Walk: Pond Dipping
Castle Fraser
Wed 30 July 2008
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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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Country skills
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 3 August 2008
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Falconry and dog displays; craft demostrations - spinning, weaving, corn dollies, bodging, lace making and more. More>
Woodcraft for children. Craft stalls. Family History Society.
Dates:
Sunday 3 August 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Adult Event: Harvest Supper & Bat Watch
Castle Fraser
Thu 14 August 2008
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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
Castle Fraser
Fri 22 August 2008
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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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Bonnie bulbs & Corn dollies
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 24 August 2008
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Corn dollies demonstration led by master crafts woman Elaine Lindsay. More>
Specialst bulb sale.
Children's workshop 11am - 12pm
Dates:
Sunday 24 August 2008
Times:
1pm - 4pm
Children's workshop 11am - 12pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, 01467 681330
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Harvest Bounty: Sunflowers and Stripes
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 30 August 2008
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Flower arranging workshop including walk, soup lunch and flower class. More>
A great day out.
Dates:
Saturday 30 August 2008
Times:
11am - 3pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, 0844 493 2167
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Harvest Festival
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 31 August 2008
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Join in our popular family scarecrow competition. More>
Prizes for the scarecrow most likely o scare crows at Drum and for 'Mr Green', the recycled scarecrow. Judging at 4pm. Bulb sale and hardy plant sale. Ceilidh band from CUlts Academy - 2.30pm.
Dates:
Sunday 31 August 2008
Times:
12.30pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Bonnie Bulbs: Specialist bulb sale & end of season hardy plant sale
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Mon 1 September 2008 - Tue 30 September 2008
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Bulb sale specialising in unusual varieties. More>
Come along and buy some unusual varieties and species of bulbs in our bulb sale.
Dates:
Monday 1 September 2008 - Tuesday 30 September 2008
Times:
12pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Fusty Fungus, Edible Eat?
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sun 28 September 2008
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Join our fungus fanatic on this foray in the woods. More>
Morning stroll follwed by soup lunch and afternoon fungus table with advice on the do's and don't's.
Dates:
Sunday 28 September 2008
Times:
11am - 3pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential as numbers limited by catering facilities, 0844 493 2161.
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Adult Walk: A Wild Night Out
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008
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Come and discover what our furry and feathered friends get up to in the twilight zone. Then join us afterwards for a warming drink in the castle. Costs for walk and refreshments. More>
All our walks begin and end in the property’s car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008
Times:
6.00-8.00pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking is essential for all walks. Phone 0844 493 2167
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Wild Weekend
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
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A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to sutumnal tales. More>
Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm and 3.15pm.
Creative autumn arts for all the family.
Self guided tree trails.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
12.30pm - 4.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
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Wild Weekend
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Sat 4 October 2008 - Sun 5 October 2008
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A weekend celebrating the autumn More>
A weekend celebrating the autumn. Come for a shuffle in our leaves, enjoy our big skies, hug our ancient oaks and listen to autumnal tales.
Storytelling sessions at 2.30pm
and 3.15pm. Creative autumn arts for all the family. Self guided tree trails.
Dates:
Saturday 4 October 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008
Times:
12.30 – 4.30pm
Contact:
0844 493 2161
Booking:
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Children’s event: Bat Crafts in the Castle
Castle Fraser
Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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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
Castle Fraser
Sun 12 October 2008
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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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Tattie Holiday Treats
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Mon 13 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Autumn activities. More>
Quizzes, crafts and creative activities for children of all ages. Scavenger hunts. The last of the bulb and plant sale.
Dates:
Monday 13 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
12pm - 4pm
Contact:
Booking:
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