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  Model Boat and Train Show at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Thu, 01/01/2009 14:54

  Its full steam ahead at the WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as we host our first indoor model boat and train show on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2009. All the family will be entertained by local model boat and train societies as they bring a vast array of layouts to entertain visitors in the warmth of the building.

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  North West Bird Watching Festival at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Wed, 19/11/2008 14:20

  WWT Martin Mere is hosting the North West Bird Watching Festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November. Whether you have an interest in bird watching, photography, conservation or simply enjoy nature, the North West Bird Watching Festival is an enjoyable and informative day

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  Swans Return in Record Numbers at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Wed, 05/11/2008 20:23

  The cold weather might not be suiting everyone but in the last three days at WWT Martin Mere, the cold spell has brought over 1200 Whooper Swans from Iceland, a record for this time of year at the Centre.

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  WWT Martin Mere Receives Grants to Improve Public Transport in Region

  Published: Mon, 27/10/2008 20:33

  WWT Martin Mere has received grants to improve the public transport routes from Burscough Bridge Station to the Martin Mere Centre along the main train route from Southport including Wigan, Bolton and Manchester.

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  Thousands of Geese Make this a Record Year for Lancashire

  Published: Mon, 20/10/2008 19:53

  WWT Martin Mere currently has 15,000 Pink-footed Geese on the Mere, with almost 50,000 in Lancashire, making this a record number of geese in the region and a clear sign of how climate change is affecting bird movement.

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  Ahoy! Glasgow's Puppet Pirates Invade our Dynamic Earth

  Published: Wed, 08/10/2008 11:26

  Edinburgh's five star visitor attraction, Our Dynamic Earth, will be invaded by puppet pirates from 17 - 19 October.
  The FREE show, Pirates: All Hands on Deck is on tour from Glasgow Science Centre and will run three times a day.
  

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  Autumn migration begins at Martin Mere

  Published: Mon, 25/08/2008 13:42

  Good weather for ducks? You may ask when the summer is going to start but at WWT Martin Mere, the autumn migration has already begun. The wet weather is proving to be a stimulant for many wild birds in this country. In the last couple of weeks, Martin Mere has seen signs that the autumn bird movement has begun before the summer has even started...

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  Barn owls nest for first time in 16 years at Martin Mere

  Published: Mon, 11/08/2008 06:22

  Barn Owls nest for first time in 16 years at WWT Martin Mere culminating in a very successful breeding season for Centre. Barn Owls have nested at WWT Martin Mere for the first time since 1992 and produced two chicks that are ready to fledge.The Centre is not just for birds however, a new species of moth has been recorded on site recently.

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  WWT Martin Mere launches Crazy Wetland ‘Croakay'

  Published: Tue, 15/07/2008 19:29

  Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy hitting balls through the legs of wetland birds, using a flamingo shaped bat. The activity will have eight hoops based on birds such as flamingos, swans, nenes; all birds that WWT help to protect

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  Bat and Barn Owl events at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Tue, 15/07/2008 17:45

  Ever wondered what it would be like to search for bats and barn owls in the wild? Well you now have the opportunity by coming along to the Bat and Barn Owl BBQ events at Martin Mere in July and August

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• Summer Fun In The Forest

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:39

  Families searching for new ideas on where to take the children during the long summer break should head to The National Forest at the heart of the English midlands

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  Have-a-go at Sports at WWT Martin Mere's new event

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:31

  WWT Martin Mere is launching a new event on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22: the Have-a-go Sport Show

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  Flamingo chicks born at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:11

  The first six Greater Flamingo Chicks of 2008 have been born at WWT Martin Mere. The first chick was born on Saturday 24 May

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• Dust Off The Hamper For A Packed Programme Of Summer Concerts in The National Forest

  Published: Tue, 20/05/2008 18:16

  will soon be time to chill the champagne and pack the hamper for the range of concerts taking place across The National Forest this summer

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  It's Downy Duckling Time at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Sat, 17/05/2008 15:55

  This May Half Term don't miss the baby boom at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Ducklings, goslings, cygnets, flamingo chicks and other babies are beginning to hatch

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• Exploring Water, Woodland and Wildlife in The National Forest

  Published: Sun, 27/04/2008 23:50

  Visitors to three Severn Trent reservoirs in The National Forest can now discover more about the stunning waters, the new and ancient woodland and the abundant wildlife in the area

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  Edinburgh Zoo Opens The World's Largest Chimpanzee Enclosure

  Published: Sun, 20/04/2008 00:03

  The Budongo Trail, the largest chimpanzee enclosure in the world, will open at Edinburgh Zoo in May 2008

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  First gosling born at WWT Martin Mere in 2008

  Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 21:08

  The first Hawaiian Goose gosling, or Nene, of the year has been born at WWT Martin Mere and heralds the start of the duckling season at the Centre

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• New bus pass will open more of the countryside for disabled people in the North West

  Published: Sat, 22/03/2008 00:37

  More than thirty National Trust sites will be even more accessible to disabled visitors following the launch of the national bus concession in two weeks time
  

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  Steamers released at WWT Martin Mere

  Published: Thu, 20/03/2008 20:55

  Two Falkland Island Flying Steamer Ducks, a male and female, have been released at Martin Mere Wetland Centre on Tuesday 18 March

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• National Forest Walking Festival

  Published: Thu, 20/03/2008 20:39

  Dust off the walking boots and head for the Forest, for the first ever National Forest Walking Festival taking place from 17-26 May

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• Rolling Out The Blue Carpet in The National Forest

  Published: Thu, 13/03/2008 20:39

  The annual display of spectacular blues will be rolling out during April and May to carpet the Forest floor with a mass of bluebells

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• Witness a Growing Forest At Snibston

  Published: Thu, 13/03/2008 20:34

  Visitors to Snibston can discover the huge variety of attractions, but also witness the growing Forest through a short animated movie at its new information stop.
  

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• A Bumper Load of Easter Fun in The National Forest

  Published: Sun, 10/02/2008 18:16

  A whole host of Easter events are taking place across The National Forest

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  Martin Mere Craft and Hobby Show

  Published: Sun, 27/01/2008 18:23

  Martin Mere is one of nine wetland visitor centres run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust and is hosting an Eco Festival.

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  Great Days out for kids!

  Published: Tue, 11/09/2007 16:32

  Five 'different' attractions to make a day out of nationwide - make a day trip out of it!

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  Bruntwood Park - Cheadle

  Published: Sat, 14/07/2007 12:14

  This park has wonderful recreational and sporting facilities and has a lot to offer to the family wanting a good time in the out of doors.
  

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  Bramhall Hall

  Published: Sun, 17/06/2007 12:35

  One of the best loved local Tudor Manor houses

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  The Friends of Abney Hall Park, Cheadle.

  Published: Fri, 01/06/2007 22:17

  Abney Hall was built in 1847 for Mr. Alfred Orrell, a former Mayor of Stockport.
  
  

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