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This is the 2nd of our series of Sun Day events which will be on the first Sunday of every month from May til October 2026 on the Ship Inn Community Space.This one will be a fun, nature-themed day of activities. There will be a tree walk with John Parker, 2 x herb walks, story-telling and 2 x 'Find out about fossils' talks. There is also an evening Bat walk planned.
BOOKING INFORMATION FOR WALKS/TALKS:.
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/activities-nature-environment-day
STALLS INCLUDE:
• Transition Stroud with Pedal Power ebikes
• Stroud Valleys Project
• Warm and Well
• Bat conservation
• Butterfly conservation
• Wildlife Trust
• Andrew Hussey – local author of nature-themed children's books
REFRESHMENTS
• Bubble & Brew – Coffee Cart
• Fresh Brew Standard
• BBQ
• Winstones ice cream at SpICE stall
TIMETABLE FOR WALKS/TALKS:
11.15: Story telling – Just turn up
11.30: Cotswold Herb Centre walk
A short walk (suitable for all ages) around the boundary of the Ship Inn site and across the bridge to the canal path opposite. Even in a small space there are an amazing number of purposeful plants to see. Laura will help you recognise them and her lively conversation about plant characters and past uses, along with a basketful of props and tasters, will help you remember your neighbourhood plant allies and perhaps find ways you’d like to benefit from them. Each walk will last about an hour, and spaces are limited to 24 people.
Laura runs regular herb walks around Cam & Dursley - first Saturday of every month - as part of the Cotswold Herb Centre. Laura is a trustee of The Herb Society, founder of Field Fresh Skincare and author of ‘Vital Skincare’ - so expect plenty of tips on how to use our local plants to get your glow from the hedgerow!
11.45: Story telling – Just turn up
12.00: Find out about fossils
A young Fossil Hunter's Guide - What are fossils? Where and how to hunt them safely. In an interactive session where Cotswold Warden and Geologist, Gareth Beamish, will discuss the fascination of fossils, and how children and parents can gind fossils, especially those local to Gloucestershire. It will be exciting if you bring your Fossil finds for identification.
12.15: Story telling – Just turn up
13.00: Tree walk with John Parker
Local arboriculturist and Town Councillor John Parker will lead a tree walks around the vicinity of the Ship Inn Community Space. We will visit trees and species of interest, and talk about the Stonehouse Arboretum project and the importance of tree care.
13.30: Andrew Hussey Story Telling – Just turn up
14.00: Find out about fossils (as above)
14.15: Andrew Hussey Story Telling – Just turn up
14.30: Cotswold Herb Centre walk (as above)
21.10: Discovering Bats
Evening Bat walk to discover what bats are flying around Stonehouse and the canal. After a short introduction to bats and the evening's walk, enthusiastic volunteers will take you at a leisurely pace around the locality to allow you to learn about and encounter these fabulously fascinating flying mammals. You'll be equipped with a bat detector to use as we walk, so you can listen for the ultrasonic calls of the bats swooping past as they're busy hunting and searching for insects to eat.
Please bring a torch with you and wear appropriate clothing and footwear to suit the weather conditions. If you have your own bat detector, feel free to bring it along with you.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at The Ship Inn Community Space. Depending upon the conditions and levels of bat activity, we anticipate returning to meeting point at 10:45 - 11:00 pm.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT:
• Children's games equipment available on site
Free entry – just come along and enjoy!
To view all our other events or to request a stall go to our website: spicestonehouse.co.uk
🚶♀️🚴 No parking on site, but we’re right on the towpath—perfect for walking or cycling!
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Ship Inn Community Space, Stonehouse, Gloucester, United Kingdom
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