Q. How do I book a place?

A. Email spedantrust@gmail.com with the name/s. We are accepting bookings on a first come first served basis. For all those attending you will be sent an email confirming your place/s along with details for the day.  

 

Q. What are the timings for the day, can I just come along to part of it?

A. We will be starting at 10:00 in the Leckford village hall with a couple of short informative briefings about the charity, Spedan’s Natural Trust, and biodiversity in the local area. Followed by a short 10-minute walk to where we will have 5 educational demonstrations that you will work your way around in small groups. We will be finishing at around 14:30.

We will be staying as a group for the whole Open Day, so we ideally would like all people coming to stay for the duration.

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Q. Why are we running an Open Day?

A. To showcase the Trusts involvement in biodiversity and stimulate interest with a view to closer involvement. We have a remit to educate, and this is part of the process.

 

Q.  Do I have any qualifications to attend or be a person knowledgeable about biodiversity

A. No We welcome everyone from novice to world experts

 

Q. Can Children attend?

A. Supervised children are very welcome. Please note the location is in the middle of a secluded, very uneven possibly soft grassy area next a river. Their safety and well-being is your responsibility.

The day does begin with a couple of short informative briefings in the village hall on biodiversity and our charity, Spedan’s Natural Trust, followed by a short 10-minute walk to where we will have 5 educational demonstrations that you will work your way around in small groups. It is very suitable for children who are interested in the natural environment and in biodiversity.

 

Q. Is there parking available?

A. Yes, details of where to park will be emailed in your confirmation of place email.

 

Q. Is it suitable for wheelchairs?

A.  Challenging due to rough terrain. Please discuss when booking.

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Q. How far will I be expected to walk during the Open Day Event?

A.  To get to the location where the demonstrations are being held is about 800ft from the village hall.

 

Q. Can I bring my dog?

A. Yes, on a lead at all times.

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Q. Will there be toilet facilities?

A. Yes.

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Q. Am I limited to the number of places I can book?

A. There is no limit to the number of spaces you can book. We are accepting bookings on a first come first served basis.

 

Q. What happens if the weather is not good for being outdoors?

A. We are hoping in July the weather will be perfect for us! But this is the UK… If the weather forecast is looking unsuitable for our Open Day a decision will be made a few days before hand and all attendees will be emailed to inform.

 

Q. Is food provided?

A.  No,  please bring your own picnic lunch.

 

Q. Are their chairs to sit on?

A.  No, bring your own outside rug or whatever you feel ok to sit on. Soft grass may prohibit normal garden chairs.   

 

Q. Will I be asked to donate or become a friend of the Trust?

A. No, but you can do both if you feel compelled.

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Q. What kind of precautions I should I take?

A. That’s for you to decide. It may be a sunny day, there may be insects around such as midges and tics so as we are outside close to woods dress appropriately (sensible sturdy footwear, a hat etc.).

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Q. How often does the Trust have an open day ?

A. This is our first one for four years, but if well supported we can think about 2025 and beyond!