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An instructor demonstrates to three children how to start a fire using a fire stick, as part of a Forest School
  • Geopark Events
  • October 8, 2024 4:00 pm

Outdoor Learning Networking for Charnwood Forest Schools

We are delighted to announce the first in a series of free networking events for educational practitioners working within or close to Charnwood Forest Geopark, focusing on outdoor learning.

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George Smith of Coalville. Image printed in The Graphic, 1881.
  • Geopark Events
  • October 3, 2024 6:00 pm

Free Public Talk – George Smith: The Children’s Friend

Stuart Warburton presents on George Smith, and his work in highlighting the plight of children working in Leicestershire brick and tiles works.

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Whetstone Tiles in St Paul's Church, Woodhouse Eaves. Image by Rob Higgins.
  • Geopark Events
  • October 2, 2024 10:00 am

Exhibition: Decorative Tiles and Tile-Making In and Around Charnwood Forest

Join us for a free exhibition exploring the history, people, and places associated with our region's tile-making past.

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A blue sky and sunny day over a prominent rocky outcrop in Bradgate Park.
  • Geopark Events
  • September 7, 2024 11:00 am

Ask a Geologist

Discover the Hidden Treasures of Charnwood Forest and Bradgate Park!

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Included centimetre thick layers of rock, with out of focus green landscape in the background.
  • Geopark Events
  • July 30, 2024 7:30 pm

Free Online Talk: A Beginner’s Guide to the Geology of Charnwood Forest

Join the Geopark's Dr Jack Matthews for an easy to understand introduction to the amazing geology of Charnwood Forest.

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A photo showing several stages of the medieval tile making process. The tile features an image of a hare.
  • Geopark Events
  • July 22, 2024 9:30 am

Charnwood Forest Decorative Tile Making Workshop – Whitwick

Create your own decorative tile, celebrating Charnwood Forest, led by expert Karen Slade.

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A photo showing several stages of the medieval tile making process. The tile features an image of a hare.
  • Geopark Events
  • July 20, 2024 9:30 am

Charnwood Forest Decorative Tile Making Workshop – Nanpantan

Create your own decorative tile, celebrating Charnwood Forest, led by expert Karen Slade.

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A photo showing several stages of the medieval tile making process. The tile features an image of a hare.
  • Geopark Events
  • July 19, 2024 9:30 am

Charnwood Forest Decorative Tile Making Workshop – Ulverscroft

Create your own decorative tile, celebrating Charnwood Forest, led by expert Karen Slade.

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A photo showing several stages of the medieval tile making process. The tile features an image of a hare.
  • Geopark Events
  • July 17, 2024 9:30 am

Charnwood Forest Decorative Tile Making Workshop – Coalville

Create your own decorative tile, celebrating Charnwood Forest, led by expert Karen Slade.

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