Wednesday 9th April
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 13th April 2.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE GREEN GAMES (Green Gang)
Have you ever made a smelly pot, drawn a sound picture or played the sparrowhawk and blackbird game? Well now is your chance. Come along to the Hoe and join in the fun. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Sunday 20th April 2.00pm
SHAKESPEARE AND ST. GEORGE (Green Gang)
A family walk on Shakespeare Cliff to learn more about St. George and King Lear, written 400 years ago by Shakespeare. We will look for wildlife of the chalk grassland and possibly see early spider orchids. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: By the Hoe site office 'Pay and Display' car park (Samphire Hoe is off the A20 driving out of Dover) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 2 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 4 (steep hills).
Sunday 27th April
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 26th April 2.00pm
IF ONLY THE CLIFFS COULD TALK
Join in a walk around the Hoe to find out about the lives of the people who used to live at the base of the cliffs. We will be listening to parts of the recordings made for the Shakespeare Cliff a People’s History Project. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Saturday 3rd May 3.30pm
LOWTIDE ROCK POOLING AT THE HOE (Green Gang)
Join in the LowTide celebrations with a chance to discover the wildlife of the rocky shore. Please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: By the Hoe site office (Samphire Hoe is off the A20 driving out of Dover) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (rocky shore).
Sunday 4th May 2.00pm
MAKE YOUR OWN ORCHID (Green Gang)
A short walk to look at the beautiful early spider orchids, then a chance to make your own orchid to take home. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: At the Samphire Hoe site office 'Pay and Display' car park, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (2 hours). GRADE: 2
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2.00pm
EARLY SPIDER ORCHIDS AT SAMPHIRE HOE
Join in a gentle walk around Samphire Hoe to see the early spider orchids which have colonised this addition to the Kent coastline. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Wednesday 7th May
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 11th May
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 25th May 2.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE - PEG BUGS (Green Gang)
Join in a walk around the Hoe searching for mini-beasts. This will be followed by a chance to make your own peg bug to take home. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Friday 30th May 2.00pm
BUGS AND BADGES AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
Join in a hunt for the insect life in the grasslands of the Hoe. Then make a badge of your favorite bug to take home. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649). MEET: By the Hoe site office (Samphire Hoe is off the A20 driving out of Dover) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2.
Saturday 7th June 2.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE PEREGRINE WATCH
Come along to the Hoe when we will be looking for the peregrine falcons on the cliffs. Some binoculars and telescopes will be provided but if you have your own please bring them. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Sunday 8th June
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover
Wednesday 18th June
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 29th June 2.00pm
SUMMER STROLL AROUND SAMPHIRE HOE
An easy summer stroll to look at the wildlife and history of Samphire Hoe. Donation appreciated.
LEADER:Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Sunday 6th July 2.00pm
SUNDOGS, HALOES AND BOWS AT SAMPHIRE HOE
A gentle walk around Samphire Hoe to discover the weird optical phenomena that can be seen in the sky above East Kent, if we are very lucky we may encounter a Sun Dog or two. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2
Wednesday 16th July
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 20th July
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Tuesday 29th July 2.00pm
ROCK POOLING AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
A chance to discover the wildlife of the rocky shore. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649). MEET: By the Hoe site office (Samphire Hoe is off the A20 driving out of Dover) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet).
Wednesday 13th August
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
SAMPHIRE HOE OPEN WEEKEND
A weekend of events for all the family at Samphire Hoe, a dramatic country park with magnificent
views of the famous white cliffs.
Saturday 16th August 12.00noon - 4.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE OPEN WEEKEND
There will be displays, coastal collage, the Bug Road Show and a series of events over the weekend.
THE ADDER AND LIZARD CHALLENGE 1.00pm
Follow the trail around the Hoe and see if you can collect all the parts of your reptile and answer some scaly facts.
MINIBEAST SAFARI 2.00pm
We will be searching in the grasslands to see what different types of creepy crawlies we can find.
Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1 hour). GRADE: 2
LANTERN MAKING 3.00pm
Come along and make a lantern. Please bring an empty and clean plastic 1 litre milk container and lid (one per child). Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DURATION: 1 hour.
SAMPHIRE HOE GHOST WALK 8.00pm
Be brave and come on a spooky walk around the Hoe. You never know what we might see. Please bring a torch. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (night).
Sunday 17th August 12.00noon - 4.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE OPEN WEEKEND
There will be displays, coastal collage, the Bug Road Show and a series of events over the weekend.
THE ADDER AND LIZARD CHALLENGE 1.00pm
Follow the trail around the Hoe and see if you can collect all the parts of your reptile and answer some scaly facts.
CHALK TALK WALK 2.00pm
Join in a walk to see the dramatic Shakespeare cliff and find out how chalk is formed and its many uses. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1 hour). GRADE: 2
CHALK ART (Green Gang) 3.00pm
Time to get messy (please wear old clothes). We will be creating chalk pictures get inspired. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (night).
Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 1.00pm – 4.00pm
DRAGONS AND DAMSELS OF THE HOE
A chance to discover more about damselflies and dragonflies that have colonised this addition to the Kent Coast. All events: Donation a ppreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).
1.00pm DRAGON AND DAMSELFLY WORLD
Look what it is like to see through a dragonflies eye and the feel the crusty case of a nymph. DURATION:
1 hour.
2.00pm LIVING DINOSAURS (Green Gang)
We will be going on a short walk to get up close and personal with the habitat of and hopefully
dragonflies and damselflies. DISTANCE: 0.5 mile (1 hour). GRADE: 2
3.00pm MAKE YOUR OWN DRAGONFLY (Green Gang)
Join in with the opportunity to make your own dragonfly to take home with you. DURATION: 1 hour.
Tuesday 26th August 2.00pm
ROCK POOLING AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang)
A chance to discover the wildlife of the rocky shore. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julie Thomsett, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649). MEET: By the Hoe site office (Samphire Hoe is off the A20 driving out of Dover) (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet).
Wednesday 27th August
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 31st August
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 7th September
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Wednesday 24th September
HELPING THE HOE
There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul on 01304 225649. MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wood Avenue, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 28th September 2.00pm
SAMPHIRE HOE CASTAWAY, WOULD YOU SURVIVE?
Join in a mind stretching walk. If you were shipwrecked and washed up on an island like Samphire Hoe would you have the skills to survive? Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE 2 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 2
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