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IN CONVERSATION WITH … HANNAH CUNLIFFE, NATIONAL HISTORIC SHIPS

Join Hannah Cunliffe, Director of National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) in the next instalment of “In conversation with …” evening talks. The conversation with Hannah will be compered by Simon Stephens, Royal Museums Greenwich. Hannah will be talking about the work undertaken by National Historic Ships UK since it was first established in 2006 with a remit to represent the interests of historic vessels and their supporting infrastructure. She will look at current and past projects, as well as highlighting some of the successes and challenges of an organisation tasked with covering the whole of the UK with a very small team. She will reflect on the present state of the historic vessel sector and give consideration to what the future holds for Britain’s maritime heritage.

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Battle of Eversham: The Medieval Festival

Travel back to 1265 with re-enactments groups from all over the country who will entertain you with various demonstrations of medieval living. Visitors are invited to step back in time to the 13th Century when the Battle of Evesham is re-enacted on 3 & 4 August 2024. The free* to enter event, takes place in the Heart of Evesham, featuring a medieval festival and camp with life-demonstrations of cookery, weapons and medicine, plus the main battle re-enactment. Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to attend, to experience life in the 13th century and witness a battle which was instrumental in leading to the democracy we know today.

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Adopt Trentham’s Babies! – Trentham Monkey Forest

The babies are born in late spring/early summer and every birth is magical because devastatingly there are now less than 8,000 Barbary macaques in the wild.

Due to this sad situation, Trentham Monkey Forest has launched a BRAND-NEW ADOPTION PACK.

From just £49 you can get the perfect gift for the primate lover in your life whilst also ACTIVELY PROTECTING ALL PRIMATES!

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Wye Valley Cruises

Wye Valley Cruises will inform and guide you into getting the very best from your cruise. Leaping salmon, peregrine falcons and mink are all regularly sighted, although the local otters are a little more elusive! You will overlook the rapids where hillside streams babble into the river between mature woodlands of oak, ash, beech and cherry trees which are all set against the backdrop of views that extend over three counties.

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The Old Bear’s Nature Trail – Hampton Court Castle

The Old Bear’s Nature Trail is a great way for families to explore the Hampton Court Castle Gardens in Herefordshire! Perfect for a day out with the kids.

Collect your trail worksheet and pencil from the Visitor’s Centre when you arrive. Meet the Old Bear sculpture in the Kitchen Garden and get ready to start! From here, help him find the friends he’s made on the estate. – These beautifully carved animal sculptures are either native to the estate or known to live on sections of the River Lugg. There are also eight ceramic rubbing plates for you to discover and spaces for you to collect them all on the back of your trail map. Book your tickets today!

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