Events
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| Volunteer Work Party 10:00 Volunteer Work Party @ Christchurch, Allonby, CA15 6PE Oct 13 @ 10:00 – 15:00 On Thursday we will be carrying out the final phase of the planting for pollinator projects. Collecting grass cuttings and planting rare native Cumbrian plug plants. Bring: Lunch and drink, clothes and footwear suitable for[...] | Dynamic Dunescapes Volunteer day 11:30 Dynamic Dunescapes Volunteer day Oct 14 @ 11:30 – 13:30  Come and visit us at Gosling Sikes to find out all about the Dynamic Dunescapes project. Meet the organisations, partners and volunteers involved in making the project happen. Find out about future volunteer opportunities. | |||||
| Halloween lantern craft and walk Halloween lantern craft and walk Oct 28 all-day  Halloween Lantern craft and walk with the Solway Coast NL and Cumbria Wildlife Trust Location: Allonby Village Hall, Allonby, Maryport, CA15 6QD Time: Crafts at 4.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by a lantern walk, 6.30pm to[...] | ||||||
Please Note: NL Officers and those who lead walks and activities on their behalf cannot accept any responsibility for any injuries or losses incurred by any other person whilst taking part in any activities organised by or on behalf of the NL.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.
Tools and equipment required for work-days will be provided.
For further Details of Forthcoming Events, please contact us, or visit the NL Unit, Liddell Street, Silloth, CA7 4DD, next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre.
Removal of a boardwalk and carrying out general maintenance
Parking: Park in the car park to the south of the reserve, at the cross roads in Mawbray village.
Bring: Lunch and drink, clothes and footwear suitable for task and expected weather
Solway Coast Discovery Day Digital PDF
Solway Coast Discovery Day
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2023, 10am – 4pm
Activity programme for the weekend
Solway Coast DD programme Sat 8th July FINAL
Solway Coast DD programme Sun 9th July FINAL
Blue Dial Farm, Allonby, (CA15 6PB) and along the shore and path between Blue Dial and Milefortlet 21
FREE OF CHARGE
England Coast Path Celebrations in the North West – National Trails
Join the Solway Coast NL, Natural England and a whole range of partners for a weekend of activities to celebrate and enjoy the new King Charles III England Coast Path in Cumbria!
Take a walk along the coast path from Allonby to Maryport to take part in a range of activities to help you enjoy and learn all about the coast, including wildlife spotting, beach mindfulness, photography, Roman re-enactment, shoreline beasties, beach games, storytelling and Tikes Hikes for adults with young children. Drop into Blue Dial Farm on route for a well-earned rest and to meet organisations working along the coast with lots of information and activities about how to enjoy and learn more about this very special coastline. There will be something for all ages and abilities!
Please note than some activities are drop in and others are timed slots so it’s advisable to call in early if you’re interested in a particular activity. Keep an eye out here for a programme of timed activities which will be announced nearer the date.
Parking is limited at Blue Dial so why not pick up our free shuttle minibus running between 10am and 4pm between Maryport Aquarium, Crosscanonby Carr, Blue Dial Farm and Allonby. Or walk or cycle our off-road, accessible path from Maryport or Allonby and be wowed by the “Beach of Dreams” art installation along the route.
At 12 noon on Sunday 9th July, on the green outside Twentymans in Allonby, join us to cheer along our community procession around Allonby village in the culmination of a project celebrating the fishing heritage of the coastline, followed with a bring your own community picnic on the green.
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