Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy a presentation of stunning images of Worcestershire when Bishops Wood Centre plays host to the Worcester Camera Club on February 25.
The presentation has been compiled using new equipment bought with money awarded to the club by the National Lottery Fund. The equipment enables club members to exchange pictures with photographers in Worcester, Massachusetts. The presentation is accompanied by a commentary by ex-photography teacher Clive Haynes F.R.P.S.
Worcester Camera Club members Dennis Lee and Bob Tunstall are regular visitors to Bishops Wood Centre which lies in the grounds of the National Grid high voltage sub station at Crossway Green near Stourport. Both men will be available to offer tips and advice on taking successful wildlife photographs.
The presentation will take place on Sunday, February 25 starting at 2.30pm. Entrance costs £2 for adults and 50p for children. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the award winning environmental centre which is usually closed to the public.
John Rhymer, Head of Bishops Wood Centre said, “We have seen many of the wonderful wildlife photographs taken by members of Worcester Camera Club. This will give our visitors a chance to enjoy stunning photographs of the countryside and built environment of Worcestershire”.
Bishops Wood Centre is situated just off the A449 at Crossway Green, near Stourport, DY13 9SE. It is run as a partnership between National Grid, Worcestershire County Council and Worcester College of Technology. Set in 70 acres of ancient woodland and meadows, the centre’s award winning building was designed as a model of good practice
for ‘green’ architecture. Web map www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Friends of Bishops Wood organise monthly events which show the variety of work at the centre. Future events include:
April 22 - Viking Traders at the Saxon Hall.
The Birmingham Vikings will be demonstrating leatherwork, weaving, spinning, shoe making, fire lighting, coin-making and demonstrating their fighting techniques.
May 13 - Bluebell Walk
The annual guided walk through the woodland of blue as far as the eye can see with the chance to learn more of the natural history and folklore of one of the nation’s favourite plants.
June 10 - Wildflower Wander
Worcestershire botanist Rosemary Winnall will identify some of the wildflowers of woodland and meadow and talk about the folklore and healing properties of the plants.
July 8 - A Taste of Bishops Wood
A chance to sample some of the varied activities available at Bishops Wood and see why it is one of Europe’s leading environmental education centres. Visitors can enjoy an earthwalk in the woodland and meadows, try their hand at pond-dipping, discover what small mammals live in the woodlands and visit behind the scenes in the electricity sub-station.
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For more information contact Jane Taylor on 0121 333 2640 or 07785 220647