EVENTS IN 2009

To see some of the events which took place in 2009 scroll down this page and follow the links where indicated.

TREE PLANTING

A tree planting took place in early December 2009. The poster below gives a background to the activity and the photos show it really took place. Several types of tree were planted at various locations under the guidance of Shropshire Council rangers.

Tree O’Clock in Llanymynech

Join us on Saturday 5 December 2009 to take part in the BBC Tree O’Clock Campaign to set a Guinness World Record for the most trees planted in 1 hour at more than one place.
We’ll be planting a number of trees in the Heritage Area
for more details see http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/treeoclock/
Meet at the Stables in the Heritage Area at 10.45am, ready to start planting at 11.00.We’ll provide tools, but you can bring your own if you wish. Do wear suitable clothing and footwear

DARWIN EVENTS WHICH TOOK PLACE IN 2009

• Darwin in Llanymynech 
• Celebrate Darwin’s connection to the village
• June 14 Darwin Cruise, not the ‘Beagle’, but the ‘George Watson Buck’. Half hour cruises from 2 pm – 4.30 pm Llanymynech Wharf -
  Adults £4 children £2.50 includes refreshments
• June 15 The Historical Society will host a talk by Gareth Williams entitled ‘Charles Darwin – His Shropshire Evolution’ in the Presbyterian Hall, Chapel Lane, at 7.30 pm. FREE
• June 17 Darwin in Llanymynech, a talk and walk about Darwin’s geological exploits on Llanymynech Hill, given by members of Shropshire Geological Society. Meet at 7pm Stables Education Room, Heritage Area FREE
• June 20  Darwin’s Monsters, a Big Bug Hunt, (catch them, magnify them, identify them, paint them) followed by Big Art Project Children MUST be accompanied by an adult
  10 am to noon. Meet at Stables Education Room, Heritage Area FREE
  June 21 Darwin Cruise, as above

For HALLOWEEN 2009 CLICK HERE

HAVE A LOOK AT SANTA CRUISE 2009