A family fun day event set to help local wildlife thrive in Angus over winter-time is being held at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s (SWT) Montrose Basin Visitor Centre this weekend.
To help wildlife ‘prepare for winter’, the fun day will see youngsters, helped by SWT staff and volunteers, get crafty by making their own bird feeders and animal habitats like hedgehog hideaways.
Caroline Hendry, SWT’s Montrose Basin Visitor Centre Manager, said:
“Our event on Sunday is a perfect family fun day. Kids love our arts and crafts activities and, as they are supervised by staff and volunteers, parents can take time to relax and enjoy the wildlife on the basin. Afterwards, the kids can take home their hard work and all the family can enjoy spotting wildlife in their very own garden over winter.
“Montrose Basin is a perfect location for local family days out and our events calendar aims to provide a variety of fun activities which the whole family can enjoy throughout the year.”
The Winter Wildlife event will be held this Sunday (25 October) from 10.30am to 5pm and costs £7.00 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children) or £3.50 per adults and £2.50 for concessions. SWT members get in for free.
SWT is the largest membership organisation dedicated to protecting all of Scotland’s wildlife, from each native species to every natural habitat. Visit www.swt.org.uk to become a member and learn more about how you can help.
For further information, please contact SWT’s Montrose Basin Visitor Centre on 01674 676336.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. SWT seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
2. The People’s Postcode Lottery is the lottery for charities in Scotland. Launched in November 2007, PPL represents a unique fundraising concept where players play with their postcode to win cash prizes whilst supporting local Scottish charities. 40p from each ticket sold goes direct to charity in Scotland. To date SWT have received over £772,023 from PPL which helps maintain the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s network of over 120 reserves across Scotland.
3. SWT receives financial assistance and support from Scottish Natural Heritage and the People’s Postcode Lottery.
4. Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is open daily, 15 March – 15 November from 10.30 am – 5.00 pm and from 16 November to 14 March (Friday – Sunday only), 10.30 am – 4.00 pm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Nicola McGovern, PR Officer, SWT
Tel: 0131 312 4742
Caroline Hendry, Visitor Centre Manager SWT
Tel: 01674 676336