Events

NOTE: February astronomy viewing date change

PLEASE NOTE: The astronomy viewing session planned for Friday 22nd February has been postponed due to anticipated poor viewing conditions. The session will now be held on SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY. The session will run from…
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February Half Term opening

For the February school half term holiday week the Reserve will be open on Wednesday 20th February when there will be an arts event. For a full listing of the half term events we have…
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December Astronomy Viewing Session

Update: The December astronomy viewing session will include a talk on nebulae by astrophysicist Natalia Garrett. Further details can be found in the Events section.
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Christmas at the Reserve!

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Amendment to Fridays Astronomy evening

Unfortunately, Shaun is unable to put on the projection show for Friday. Instead there will be a short demonstration before the main talk to explain why stars twinkle. Luigi will show the different types of…
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Astronomy Evening – Art & Science come together

This Friday's astronomy viewing session features, amongst other things, a special WALKABOUT projection show! All the details can be found in the Events section. Please note: there will be a small charge for non-members. FREE…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE – Children’s astronomy session

Children's Friday astronomy viewing session 16th November - IMPORTANT UPDATE The current weather forecast is not favourable for the Friday session. There may be the possibility, therefore, that the session will be pushed back a…
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Birthday Party Winner!

The winner of the dinosaur colouring-in activity for the birthday party held at the Reserve on Saturday 3rd November is Poppy. Well done, Poppy!
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Astronomy News

On Saturday 20th October the Monkton Stargazers are taking part in the International Observe the Moon Night. Further details can be found here. This will be followed on Friday 26th October by one of our…
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Heritage Open Day – FREE entry

On the 15th September the Reserve will have FREE entrance as part of the Heritage Open Days event. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across…
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