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Sun 5th Feb 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Feb 1

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sat 18th Feb 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Feb 2

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

11:00-15:00 Bedfords Optics Day

Come and try before you buy from our range of optical equipment. Get expert advice on the getting the best for you and your budget.

Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre

Sat 25th Feb 2012

10:00-16:30 Garden for Wildlife

Information and displays in the centre to help you make your garden a wildlife haven.Free event. On all week.

Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre

Sat 3rd Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Spring is in the air

Guided Bird Identification Walks - Optic Advice and Sales by professional bird tour leaders. This joint event with Essex Wildlife Trust and local bird tour company Swallow Birding is designed to bring you the best of bird watching. Join a guided walk or come and visit the centre for a warming drink or advice on binoculars and telescopes. A great chance to try before you buy. No booking is required. Suggested entry donation £2.00

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 4th Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Mar 1

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sat 10th Mar 2012

10:00-15:00 Book Sale 10th March 2012

Great books for sale at fantastic prices.

Sun 11th Mar 2012

10:00-15:00 Book Sale 11th March 2012

Great books for sale at fantastic prices.

Sat 17th Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Mar 2

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sun 25th Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 'All about Birds!'

Our advisor will be available to discuss all aspects of bird care including feeding, nest boxes and what to do with casualties. Additionally, David Petts is doing an Introduction to Birds walk from 10am - 12.30pm for which you need to book in advance and David Bailes is running an optics day so you can choose which binoculars to watch those birds with! £5 per person for Introduction to Birds Walk.

Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sun 1st Apr 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Apr 1

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

11:00-16:00 Easter Craft Fair

There will be a selection of craft stalls in the visitor centre. Why not come and browse through the stalls, have a walk on the reserve and then reward yourself with a cup of tea and a piece of cake on your return! Normal entry donation.

Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sun 15th Apr 2012

11:00-16:00 Plant Sale Open Day

At Barnes Spinney nature reserve, Hall Lane, Walton. For more information please contact Tendring Local Group on 01255 861342. Open to non members. All are welcome to these events.

Sat 21st Apr 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Apr 2

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sat 5th May 2012

10:00-17:00 Plant Sale

Come along to Thorndon Countryside Centre for our plant sale. CM13 3RZ. For more information please contact Brentwood & Billericay Local Group on 01277 355541.

Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre

Sun 6th May 2012

10:00-17:00 Plant Sale

Come along to Thorndon Countryside Centre for our plant sale. CM13 3RZ. For more information please contact Brentwood & Billericay Local Group on 01277 355541.

Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre

10:00-16:00 Optics Day May 1

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Mon 7th May 2012

10:00-17:00 Plant Sale

Come along to Thorndon Countryside Centre for our plant sale. CM13 3RZ. For more information please contact Brentwood & Billericay Local Group on 01277 355541.

Location Thorndon Countryside Visitor Centre

10:00-16:00 Plant Sale 7th May 2012

The Chelmsford local group will be here in the centre selling a wide selection of plants at low prices. Teas and home made cakes. Normal entry donation of £2 per adult, £1 per child.

Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sat 19th May 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day May 2

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sun 20th May 2012

11:00-16:00 Optics Day 20th May 2012

Come and look at our range of binoculars, telescopes, eyepieces, tripods and accessories and David Bailes will be on hand to give you the advice you need to choose the ideal optics for you.

Location Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sun 3rd Jun 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Jun 1

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Sat 16th Jun 2012

10:00-16:00 Optics Day Jun 2

Are you just starting out in birdwatching and don't know where to begin, looking to upgrade those old binoculars or thinking about getting your first telescope? Come along to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre on an Optics Day and let our friendly Optics Team help and advise you. Our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories, carefully selected for quality, price and value for money, will be on display so you can try before you buy. Includes Opticron and Hawke. Special offers and secondhand available. All profits go to EWT to support our conservation work around the county.

Location Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

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