After a day's walk, a chance to relax and enjoy the company of other walkers and walk leaders. We have various events arranged during the Festival and feel sure they will be as popular as the walks. Evening events fill up quickly so please don't leave it too late!
WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2024
Meet and Greet at Castle Hotel
6.00 - 7.00 pm. Join your leaders and fellow walkers for a drink and catch up on Wednesday evening between 6 and 7pm in the excellent gardens of the Castle Hotel, near the top of town. Enjoy a drink with a view, if the weather is fine, and in May it usually is, we will be up in the lovely garden up the steps by the side entrance, and start settling into the short break in the Shropshire Hills.
A Bat Walk
8.45 - 10pm. The evening walk will be led by Dan Gordon-Lee, a Walking Festival Walk Leader and environmental professional, living locally. Dan has worked as a registered bat ecologist for many years, and has surveyed for bats in a variety of settings from dusty attics, through tunnels and cliff faces to the cracks and crevices of old oak trees. On this short walk, you'll get to know a bit about bat ecology, foraging and echolocation, and if bats are out and about, how to identify species by their sonograms, with the help of a tablet and the latest bat detection software.
6.00 - 7.00 pm. Join your leaders and fellow walkers for a drink and catch up on Wednesday evening between 6 and 7pm in the excellent gardens of the Castle Hotel, near the top of town. Enjoy a drink with a view, if the weather is fine, and in May it usually is, we will be up in the lovely garden up the steps by the side entrance, and start settling into the short break in the Shropshire Hills.
A Bat Walk
8.45 - 10pm. The evening walk will be led by Dan Gordon-Lee, a Walking Festival Walk Leader and environmental professional, living locally. Dan has worked as a registered bat ecologist for many years, and has surveyed for bats in a variety of settings from dusty attics, through tunnels and cliff faces to the cracks and crevices of old oak trees. On this short walk, you'll get to know a bit about bat ecology, foraging and echolocation, and if bats are out and about, how to identify species by their sonograms, with the help of a tablet and the latest bat detection software.
Apres walk
End of Walk each day - 5.30pm. Bishops Castle and surroundings areas have long hosted people on their journeys through this countryside – look out for the ancient Pine trees marking out directions. At the end of your walking day we try to arrange somewhere to gather around for refreshments. The Six Bells Inn, Church Street, will be open for tea (hot drinks), cake and ale each afternoon in Bishop Castle.
THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2024
Bishop's Castle Town Tour
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Film - FREEDOM UNDER LOAD (2016) - Thursday 16th May 24 - 7.30 pm (Bar opens at 7 pm)
SpArc in the grounds of the Community College, Bishop's Castle, will be presenting a film at 7.30 pm. Short film just 1 hour. Cost £7 adults or £4.50 youths. Paid direct to SpArc. Click on the link below to book.
http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/documentary-film-freedom-under-load/
FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024
Butterflies, Birds and Beyond, the extraordinary photos of Andrew Fusek Peters
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SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
FESTIVAL DINNER
Share a drink, meal and wall quiz together in Lydbury North Village Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm. Drinks from the bar!
Community transport from Bishop's Castle and return will be confirmed later for those that want to use it.
Menu outline for a walkers wholesome meal – prepared and served by Wendy Oakley Catering Services
Two courses
Beef Lasagne (1) or Vegetarian Hot Pot (2) with Bowls of Mixed Salad and Homemade Coleslaw Baked potatoes.
Homemade Apple Crumble & Custard (3) or Meringues with Fresh Fruit Salad (4).
Cost £15.00
Community transport from Bishop's Castle and return will be confirmed later for those that want to use it.
Menu outline for a walkers wholesome meal – prepared and served by Wendy Oakley Catering Services
Two courses
Beef Lasagne (1) or Vegetarian Hot Pot (2) with Bowls of Mixed Salad and Homemade Coleslaw Baked potatoes.
Homemade Apple Crumble & Custard (3) or Meringues with Fresh Fruit Salad (4).
Cost £15.00