Wildlife trust’s events will get families out and about in Bridlington
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) has announced a series of events in the Bridlington area to keep families entertained during the summer holidays and beyond.
There will be a series of ‘Waves of Waste’ beach cleans, including on Bridlington’s north beach and Fraisthorpe, an Extreme Rockpool Safari; an Ocean Explorers event; and two crafty workshops based at Flamborough.
Here’s a list of events during August:
Saturday 1 August (10:30am start); Saturday, September 12 (10:30am start, meet at the slipway at Limekiln Lane/North Marine Drive): Waves of Waste beach clean at Bridlington North Beach – an organised beach clean, all you need to do is book online and turn up. The YWT provides provide litter pickers, gloves and bags for you to use. All beach cleans are free to attend.
Sunday, August 16 (11am start, meet at the beach entrance of Fraisthorpe Beach Car Park): Waves of Waste beach clean at Fraisthorpe – an organised beach clean, all you need to do is book online and turn up. Dress appropriately for the weather – remember it can be brisk in the North Sea breeze! All beach cleans are free to attend.
Sunday, August 30 (noon to 2pm, meet outside the Living Seas Events Centre): Extreme Rockpool Safari – The tides are extremely low so get ready for a rockpool safari with a difference. The event will take you on an exploration of the shore as we search for marine life which is only uncovered on a very low tide.
Wednesday, August 5 (11am to 2pm): Thursday, August 6 (11am to 2pm); Thursday, September 3 (11am to 2pm, meet at Living Seas Events Centre): Ocean Explorers – Are you a budding marine biologist? Drop in to the Living Seas Centre to discover what lies beneath the waves on the Yorkshire coast!
Wednesday, August 26 (11am to 1pm, meet at Living Seas Centre, Flamborough) – A fantastic workshop for children to learn how to make felt wildlife art!
Wednesday, August 26 (2pm to 3:30pm, meet at Living Seas Centre, Flamborough) – A fantastic workshop for children to learn how to make a cute puffin from socks.
Go to www.ywt.org.uk/events to discover the full list of activities and further information on the YWT’s website.