Easter holiday fun at Wildwood!

 

Easter Holiday fun at Wildwood!

We have lots going on at Wildwood this Easter holiday - from Easter crafts to cute chicks and bunnies!

Easter holiday: 5th - 21st April

To book any event call: 01227 712 111
*Please note that membership or entry fees must be paid for all events unless stated otherwise.

 

Daily during holidays (5th - 21st April) - FREE talks & Feeds
Come along and see our animals being fed around the park every day during the holidays!

Monday 7th April - Fun Food!
Make spring-themed yummy treats to gobble up or take home to give as Easter gifts.?Uses standard food cupboard ingredients. Please check at the time of booking if you or your children have any food allergies.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Tuesday 8th April - All Creatures Great & Small
Meet some of our friendliest animals and make animal-themed crafts to celebrate spring!
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Wednesday 9th April - Bunny Bonanza
Meet some of our bunnies, make them some toys and make bunny crafts to take home.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Wednesday 9th April - Nocturnal Animals workshop
A special children's workshop to introduce Year 2 children to the lives of nocturnal animals. Followed by Cumberland sausage baps and a 1hr night walk to experience the darkness, just like a nocturnal animal.
6.30pm - 9pm. £15 for one child + adult. For Yr 2 children only. Must book. Please note that this event does not attract membership or entry fees.
 
Thursday 10th April - Cute Chicks
Meet some chicks and chickens and make  Easter chick-themed crafts to take home.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Friday 11th April - Bloomin' Marvellous Crafts
Celebrate the return of spring blooms with flower- themed crafts to take home.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Saturday 12th April - Animal Drawing Skills
Are you interested in both art and animals? Come along to Wildwood and use our inspirational animals and surroundings to develop your drawing skills! The course will provide a broad introduction to the basics of zoological anatomy and illustration, as well as tips on drawing an animated (and usually unpredictable!) subject. You will have the opportunity to explore Wildwood and draw your favourite animals from life, as well as meeting one of our beautiful tame tawny owls. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
10.00am – 2.30pm. £30 per person. Min age 12yrs, all under 16's must be accompanied by a paying adult. Does not attract membership or entry fees.
Please book with Suzanne Kynaston on 01227 711 471 or email courses@wildwoodtrust.org

Monday 14th April - Easter Baskets
Make your own animal / egg shaped baskets to take home and fill with Easter treats!
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Tuesday 15th April -Easter Bonnets
Make and decorate your own Easter Bonnet with prizes for the most imaginative!
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Wednesday 16th April - Eggsperiment!
Egg-citing experiments using eggs and egg-themed crafts to take home.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Thursday 17th April - Easter Extravaganza!
Dress in an Easter themed outfit for an egg hunt, games, stories and an egg & spoon race.
2pm - 3pm. £2 per person*, one person free per group. Must book.

Saturday 26th April - Spring Foraging
In the days before supermarkets and worldwide imports, wild food foraged from the local countryside traditionally formed a large part of our diet. This one day course is an introduction on to how to forage safely, which easily recognisable plants are good to eat and how to cook and prepare them. We will go for a forage in a local wood, where you will learn to identify some common edible species, before returning  to cook and sample our fare. We will also learn about foraging safety and the law. Own transport will be required for an off-site visit.
10.00am – 4.00pm. £40 per person. Min age 18yrs. Does not attract membership or entry fees.
Please book with Suzanne Kynaston on 01227 711 471 or email courses@wildwoodtrust.org

Sunday 27th April - Snakes, Frogs & Bugs!
Meet some of our native reptiles and amphibians and learn about them from the experts.
11am - 3pm. Free event* Drop in any time.

Tuesday 29th April - Photo Day
A day of Wildlife photography with expert tuition from our resident photographer. Gift vouchers also available.
10am - 4.30pm. £79 per person. Min age 18yrs. Must book. Does not attract membership or entry fees.

 

To book any event call: 01227 712 111
*Please note that membership or entry fees must be paid for all events unless stated otherwise.

The Wildwood Team
Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ
Registered Charity no 1093702

New Job Vacancies at Wildwood

 

New Job vacancies at Wildwood

 We have new vacancies at Wildwood. For more details or to apply for these exciting positions, please visit our Jobs page: http://www.wildwoodtrust.org/recruitmentothervacancies.html

 

Seasonal Retail/Cafe Assistants

Function: To assist visitors to Wildwood in the Shop, Cafe and around the park during the busy spring/summer season.

Salary: National minimum wage.

We are looking for hard working, reliable and responsible people who are happy to work in all aspects of our operation during the busy spring/summer season.

Specifically:

• Serving customers in the Cafe
• Serving customers in the Shop
• Assisting customers around the park.
• General duties around the park.

The right person will be:

• Over 18yrs of age.
• Friendly and confident.
• Reliable
• Able to work during school holidays and weekends.

Successful candidates will be required to start as soon as possible.

To apply, please email Jon May, Park Manager, with your CV and covering letter detailing your experience and suitability: jon@wildwoodtrust.org 

 

 

 

Head of Marketing & Fundraising

Function: Management of Wildwood's marketing, fundraising, membership & databases, social networking, advertising & promotions

Salary: Competitive + pension & other benefits

Wildwood Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation of British Wildlife and running the unique Wildwood Discovery Park.

We are looking for someone to manage our marketing & fundraising systems and lead our marketing team.

Specifically:

• Charity Marketing & Membership
• Development and management of the Trust's CRM system
• Fundraising
• Event management
• Public Relations

This exciting new position will be a key role within the organisation and will part of the senior management team. The post will require extensive fundraising and communication experience, charity marketing experience and a proven track record in delivering significant income generation from a variety of streams

For full details please visit our Jobs Page to download the job description: http://www.wildwoodtrust.org/recruitmentothervacancies.html

The closing date is 21st April 2014. Interviews will be held by arrangement within 2 weeks of that date. 

Wildwood Trust
Herne Common
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 7LQ

Tel: 01227 712 111

Wildwood is a registered charity no. 1093702