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Welcome to the Essex Wildlife Trust E-newsletter: March 2012

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Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
New Visitor Centre and Reserve Now Open - Open daily, 9am - 5pm.
Abberton Reservoir's spectacular new visitor centre and reserve has opened to the public. The Trust's stunning new visitor centre boasts dramatic views over the reservoir, which is of international importance to wildlife, especially wildfowl.
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Rd, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU. Tel: 01206 738172 or email abberton@essexwt.org.uk

Maldon Barge Trips
Thames Barge Trip - Saturday 10th March & Sunday 11th March, 10.30am - 3pm
Join us at Maldon for an interesting combination of a guided walk along the sea wall from Hythe Quay, followed by lunch on board the barge and a two-hour sail on the River Blackwater. Booking in advance is essential. £30 per person.
Please contact Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre for more information or to book your place. Telephone: 01206 738172 or email abberton@essexwt.org.uk

Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre
Willow Weaving Course - Saturday 17th March, 10am - 2pm
Come along and learn the art of willow weaving. Start off by building your very own obelisk and make your garden stand out this summer. £60 for a 4 day course. Booking is essential and places are limited. Telephone the visitor centre for further details.
Location: Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 7RG. Tel: 01375 484016 or email: chafford@essexwt.org.uk

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
Birding Day Out - Saturday 24th March, 10am - 4pm
Join our expert leaders for a day of field trips to various local sites in search of winter birds and maybe a few early migrants too. We'll use our up-to-date local knowledge to take you to the best places and see the best birds. Donation £20 per person. Booking essential.
Location: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Rd, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU. Tel: 01206 738172 or email abberton@essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust Quiz Night
Quiz Night - Friday 30th March, 7.30pm - 10pm
Join Essex Wildlife Trust for a general fun quiz night at Marks Tey Village Hall. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Donation £21 per team, up to 6 people per team. Please contact Essex Wildlife Trust for more information or to book your place.
Telephone: 01621 862960 or email: maxines@essexwt.org.uk
Location: Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EN.

Easter Holiday Activities
Let the Kids Go Wild this Easter
All Essex Wildlife Trust visitor centres have fun and exciting events for children of all ages, such as school holiday activities including family events for under 8's, drop off and pick up sessions for 8+ and pre-school activities for under 5's. Advance booking and donation essential for all school holiday events.
Please visit http://www.essexwt.org.uk/eventsactivities/ for further details.