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THAMES CHASE SPRING FAYRE
16th April 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thames Chase Spring Fayre 2023!
Join us on Sunday April 16th from 10am for our annual spring event to celebrate the heritage of the local landscape and Broadfields Farm at Thames Chase Forest Centre.
The timetable for the day will include:
The timetable for the day will include:
Heritage Book Talks from 10.30-11.30am. This FREE session will include 4 guest speakers led by local author and historian Sue Smith.
*Ian Mercer: Geology and Ice Age
*John Phillips: General Oglethorpe and Cranham Hall
*Thurrock Library
Books will be for sale along with lots of local historical information provided by:
*John Phillips: General Oglethorpe and Cranham Hall
*Thurrock Library
Books will be for sale along with lots of local historical information provided by:
*The Land Of The Fanns
*Tithe Barn
*Valance House
*Essex Rock and Mineral Society
*Thurrock Local History Society
Plus many more.
*Tithe Barn
*Valance House
*Essex Rock and Mineral Society
*Thurrock Local History Society
Plus many more.
*Orchard Blossom Walk.
A guided walk from 1pm-2pm. This walk will be led by our tree nursery manager and a knowledgeable Forestry England Ranger. Suggested donation £3 per person.
A guided walk from 1pm-2pm. This walk will be led by our tree nursery manager and a knowledgeable Forestry England Ranger. Suggested donation £3 per person.
Children’s activities will include: Make a mini scarecrow and seed planting.
Hot Food and Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day from local providers.
Craft stalls plus spinning demonstrations and traditional woodcraft inside the heritage barn.
Entrance is free to the event, please call the Thames Chase Visitor Centre for further information.