Hoe Winter 2009/2010 events

Please read this before attending an event

Every care has been taken to ensure that the details given here are correct at the time of printing.  You may wish to check with the walk leader by telephone before travelling, particularly when weather conditions are likely to be poor.  The White Cliffs Countryside Project accepts no liability for errors or omissions.

Please note that you attend an event at your own risk.  Anyone suffering from a serious health condition is advised to check with their doctor before attending any event.  You are advised to inform the walk leader, in strictest confidence, of any health condition that may affect your ability to participate in any event.  The White Cliffs Countryside Project, Dover District Council and the sponsors accept no liability for any accident or loss.

Return of the animals

With the approach of winter the livestock have returned to the Hoe. There are currently 6 heifers and 41 sheep grazing the grassland. The sheep are mostly ‘Suffolk’ and the cows are a ‘Hereford’ cross breed. Five of the sheep have bells on this is to make people more aware of their presence and it adds an attractive sound to the peace and quiet of the Hoe. By grazing the site it is hope that the grassland will continue to develop into a type of coastal chalk grassland, one of the rarest habitats in the world. This type of management should help keep some of the areas of vegetation short which is perfect for the colony of early spider orchids. As always to keep the balance between the people visiting the Hoe and the wildlife and livestock we ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and visitors stay to the paths.

October 2009

• Sunday 18 October – 2:00p.m.      
  SAMPHIRE HOE AND THE MEGA FLOOD
  A walk around Samphire Hoe to find out about the fantastic history and wildlife of this beautiful place. Donation appreciated.
  Leader:  Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).
  Meet:  Site office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone) (pay and display car park) (TR 294 392).
  Distance:  1.5 miles (2 hours).  
  
  
• Saturday 31 October – 2:30p.m.  
  MAKING FISHY LANTERNS AT SAMPHIRE HOE
  Come and make a seashore or smuggler lantern to take along to the evening 'Spooky Pirates Parade' with fishy goings-on at Samphire Hoe. Please come prepared with clothing appropriate for the weather and a picnic and drink before joining the 'Spooky Pirates Parade'. Please bring a jam jar or similar.
  Charge: £2 per lantern.
  Leader: Arty Crafty for White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649).
  Meet: Site Management Office, Samphire Hoe (Pay and Display car park), Dover (signposted off the A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).
  Duration: 1.5 hours.  
  
  
• Saturday 31 October – 4:00p.m.  
  SPOOKY PIRATES AND FISHY LANTERNS AT SAMPHIRE HOE
  Fancy dress competition to start 4:00p.m., followed by the Parade with fun and games from approx. 4:30p.m. Come along dressed in your best spooky pirates or smuggler costumes. Prizes for the best. Fathom the 'Fishy Goings-on' (fun and games) to discover the treasure lost by 'Black Beard', me hearties! Bring your lantern or torch with you and wear shoes with good grip. Donation appreciated.
  Leader: Melanie Wrigley & Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Project (01304 225649).
  Meet: Site Management Office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover (signposted off the A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).
  Distance: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours).

November 2009

December 2009

Happy New Year to everyone

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

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