The Vine Villages - June July 2017 - Issue 31

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What’s On

Akeman Street For Infomation Tel: 020 7942 6171
Tring
Explore exhibitions and events at
Hertfordshire www.nhm.ac.uk/tring.
HP23 6AP

TRING PARK NEST BUILDING TRING BIOBLITZ
2nd June, 10.30 - 12.00 & 14.30 - 16.00 10th June. 10.00 - 16.00. FREE
Learn why birds nest and gather material to create Help experts record wildlife around the Museum
your own leafy home. grounds by taking part in scientific sampling.
Understand the variety of different types of nests. Join a variety of family-friendly activities including
Then complete a challenge to collect your material pond dipping, mammal trapping, tree shaking and
from the park to create your own large nest. grass beating. Then enter the identification tent to
Suitable for children aged seven and older. Outdoor explore animal skulls as well as the day’s finds.
activity. Suggested donation £2, advance booking Suitable for all ages. Outdoor activity. Just turn up.
required.
ORCHIDS AT THE RAGPITS
WELLY WEDNESDAY AT TRING 2nd July. 10.30 - 12.00. £5
7th & 21st June 5th & 19th July, 10.30 - 11.15, Learn how to identify flowers with Museum scientists
£3 per child. and Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust wardens.
Outdoor activity, meet at The Quad. No need to book. The Aston Clinton Ragpits is a nature reserve known
Help children explore nature in an outdoor play for its beautiful orchids. Find out about the flowers,
session. Create nature-themed outdoor crafts and the Rothschild’s connection, and the Natural History
listen to peaceful stories in this messy play session Museum’s citizen science project, Orchid Observers.
for children under 5.
COLOURS OF NATURE IN TRING PARK
BEHIND THE SCENES AT TRING 31st July. 0.30 - 12.00 & 14.30 - 16.00
8th & 22nd June. 11.00. Tickets £10. Journey around Tring Park and discover colours in
Step into one of the Museum at Tring’s collections nature.
areas to discover how the world-renowned bird Join the Woodland Trust on a walk and see the park
research collection is used. in a different light. Explore the different colours and
Explore the different types of scientific collections shades in this ever-changing habitat.
and how they are prepared, conserved and used by Outdoor activity (Tring Park), suitable for ages 7+.
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Booking required. EXPLORE SKULLS
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Discover the stories behind endangered and extinct omnivore? Investigate skulls to uncover which animal
species in this tour and handling activity. they belong to.
Complete a guided tour of the galleries with a member of Work out what these animals are and what they eat
the Museum’s knowledgeable team. Find out about the by handling skulls and teeth. Suitable for ages 5+.
threats facing wildlife and enjoy a rare chance to handle Just drop in.
real specimens. Suitable for adults, booking required.

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June - July 2017

TODDINGTON SCOUT GROUP

Things have been busy as usual for the Scout Group. We continue
to fundraise to install handrails on the disabled ramp, obtain secure
storage facilities etc. and we are very grateful to Toddington Parish
Council for recently awarding us a grant of £200 towards these
improvements. Our Quiz Night in April was well attended and a fun
night was had by all. It was great to be able to use our refurbished
Hut to hold an event for the community during the Toddington
Spring Festival and we hope to hold more community events there
in the future.

We were delighted to take part in the St. George’s LEIGHTON-LINSLADE CROQUET CLUB
Day activities in the village. We had an excellent turn- The Club was formed in 2000 to provide opportunities
out across all sections for our Parade along Dunstable for those in the area who wish to play croquet. We oper-
Road & the High Street to the Service at St. George’s ate on three courts at Page’s Park, Leighton Buzzard, in
Church on the Sunday morning. The Beavers, Cubs, pleasant surroundings. The aim of the club is to foster and
Scouts, Explorers and their Leaders looked very promote the sport of croquet, providing opportunities for
smart and proud as they marched along following the recreation and competition in the Leighton Buzzard and
flags. It’s good for the community see that Scouting surrounding district.
continues to thrive in Toddington. That afternoon, The club provides all you require to begin with – you just
we fired up the BBQ to cook burgers and hotdogs need a pair of flat shoes. We play Golf Croquet and the
for the Family Festival event on the Green. The sun rudiments of the game are simple to learn. The game is
shone and it was lovely to see families getting out to played in ‘singles’ or ‘doubles’ versions and there are local,
enjoy all the activities on offer. Let’s hope the sun regional, national and international level tournaments for
shines at the end of June when we’ll be on the Green the real enthusiasts. Everyone helps newcomers to master
again for the Village Summer Fete! the basics of Golf Croquet. We also have a number of
fully qualified Coaches.
On the Saturday of the May Bank Holiday weekend, We are members of The Croquet Association, the sport’s
we were invited by Moto Services to assist them national governing body - which provides full insurance
with a fundraising initiative for their chosen Charity cover. We also take part in regional and national competi-
of the Year “Help for Heroes.” This was an excellent tion at appropriate levels.
experience for our young people, helping them to We encourage people of all ages and physical abilities to
gain confidence by interacting with the public while try the sport – which is particularly enjoyed by those in
helping others. Plus a couple of our Cubs were lucky their more senior years!
enough to have their photo taken with a local sport- We enjoy our exercise in the fresh air and have FUN!
ing hero, cricketer Alastair Cook! Informality and friendliness are the watchwords.
For more information take a look at our website at
Planning for our Camps in the summer is well un- www.leightonlinsladecroquet.org.uk or telephone Judith
derway and it is at this time of year we start to take on 01525 374620.
advantage of the lighter nights and do more outdoor
activities. Archery, Air Rifle Shooting, Hikes, Rafting
etc. are just some examples. If your child is interested
in joining Scouting, or you are interested in finding
out more about volunteering as a helper/ Leader,
please see contact details on our website
www.toddington.scoutsonline.co.uk
You can also check out our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/toddingtonscoutgroup
You can help in lots of ways, as little or as often as
you can. Just get in touch - we’d love to hear from
you!

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