Home Samphire Hoe events from April to September 2010 Please read this before attending an event Every care has been taken to ensure that the details given here were correct at the time of printing. You may wish to check with the leader by telephoning before travelling, particularly when weather conditions are likely to be poor. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership accepts no liability for any 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. Please inform the leader, in confidence, of any serious health condition at the start of an event. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, Dover District Council and the sponsors accept no liability for any accident or loss. 2010 April | May | June | July | September APRIL Easter Sunday 4 April - 2:00 p.m. Easter stroll at Samphire Hoe A walk around the Hoe to discover just what is Samphire Hoe. We will look to see if there are any signs of life returning to the Hoe after winter slumbers. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Friday 9 April - 2:00 p.m. Smugglers haul at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Contraband has washed up on the beach from a ship wreck. Will we get the treasure off the beach in time? Will the Preventative officers catch us? Or will Davy Jones claim the locker? Come along for some nautical fun. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (Rocky beach). Dogs on leads. Wednesday 14 April - 2:00 p.m.Samphire Hoe: the great egg rolling challenge (Green Gang Family Event)Bring your decorated eggs and then join in the renowned Hoe egg rolling challenge, prizes for all. Donation appreciated. Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Sunday 18 April Helping the HoeThere is always plenty to do at the Hoe, it could include path clearing, beaching clean or erosion control. For more information call Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649 or 07899 758748.Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road,10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site Management Office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off the A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Friday 23rd April - 2:00 p.m. The famous Samphire Hoe orchid Come and see the famous Samphire Hoe ‘early spider orchids’. As we walk around the site we shall look at how we pamper to the special requirements of this fussy little plant with a fascinating sex life. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Saturday 24th April 2:00 p.m.St George and the Hoe dragons (Green Gang Family Event)Discover the myth of St George and find out about sightings of different dragons at the Hoe. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. MAY Saturday 1 May - 8:00 p.m. Look, listen and wonder – Night time special at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Celestial bodies, flittermice and marvellous moths at Samphire Hoe. A night to remember! We shall be using telescopes, ultrasound, and very bright lights. We will search high and low for creatures and features, real or imagined. Bring a torch. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (night). Dogs on leads. Sunday 2 May - 2:00 p.m. Marvel, mimic and make – Samphire Hoe’s famous orchid (Green Gang Family Event)After a short walk to see Samphire hoe’s most famous mimic flower the ‘early spider orchid’ and any other floral beauties we can find, we shall make some exotic orchids to take home. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads Saturday 8 May – 2:00 p.m.Early Spider orchids of the HoeCome along and join in a walk to discover these fascinating orchids. Donation appreciatedLeader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Wednesday 12 May Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Sunday 23 May Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. JUNE Sunday 13 June - 2:00 p.m. ‘Land ahoy’ at Samphire HoeSince Britain became an island mankind has wanted to cross the channel. We look at some of the many ways we have tried to bridge the gap whilst we take a gentle stroll around the Hoe. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display parking). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Thursday 17 June Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Saturday 19 June - 2:00 p.m. Samphire, solstice and sundogsCome along and enjoy a walk at the Hoe as the Solstice approaches. We will discover the Samphire and if we are very lucky may even see a sundog. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office (pay and display car park), Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Sunday 27 June Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, beach cleaning and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. JULY Sunday 4 July Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 1:.00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Monday 26 July - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe – Peg bugs (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a walk around the Hoe searching for mini-beasts. This will be followed by a chance to make your own peg bug to take home. Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Thursday 29 July Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Saturday 31 July – 1:00pm – 4:00pm Dragons and damsels of the Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)A chance to discover more about damselflies and dragonflies that have colonised this addition to the Kent Coast. All events: Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Dogs on leads.1:00 p.m. Dragon and damselfly worldLook what it is like to see through a dragonflies’ eye and feel the crusty case of a nymph.Duration: 1 hour.2:00 p.m. Living dinosaurs We will be going on a short walk to get up close and personal with the habitat of, and hopefully see, some dragonflies and damselflies.Distance: 0.5 mile (1 hour).Grade: 23:00 p.m. Make your own dragonfly Join in with the opportunity to make your own dragonfly to take home with you.Duration: 1 hour. AUGUST Sunday 1 August Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Sunday 1 August - 2:00pm Wednesday 18th August 2.00pmSamphire Hoe green games (Green Gang Family Event)Have you ever made a smelly pot, drawn a sound picture or played the sparrowhawk and blackbird game? Well now is your chance. Come along to the Hoe and join in the fun. Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Friday 20 August - 2:00pm Rock pooling at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event) Join us for a chance to discover the wildlife of a rocky shore. Please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet and take care on the rocks. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display parking). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (rocky shore). Dogs on leads. Sunday 22 August – 2:00pm So just why is Britain an island? We shall walk around the site of Samphire Hoe to discover the fascinating story of early Britain and why we have Samphire Hoe. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Thursday 26 August Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Saturday 28 August 8:00 p.m. A spooky walk at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a night time walk around the Hoe and hear some strange tales of murky goings on, and who knows what, or who we might see. Please bring a torch. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 5 (night). Dogs on leads. Sunday 29 August 12.00 noon – 4:00 p.m.Samphire Hoe Open Day (Green Gang Family Event)There will be displays, coastal collage, badge making and the Bug Road Show and a series of events over the day. All events: Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Dogs on leads.1:00 p.m. Hoe treasure trail Find the answers to the treasure trail and claim your prize.2:00 p.m. Minibeast safari We will be searching in the grasslands to see what different types of creepy crawlies we can find.Distance: 1 mile (1 hour).Grade: 23:00 p.m. Chalk and berry art Time to get messy (please wear old clothes). We will be creating chalk pictures - get inspired.Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Bank Holiday Monday 30 August - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe castaway, would you survive? (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a mind stretching walk. If you were shipwrecked and washed up on an island like Samphire Hoe would you have the skills to survive? Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 2 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. SEPTEMBER Thursday 9 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Saturday 11 September - 2.00 p.m. If only the cliffs could talkJoin in a walk around the Hoe to find out about the lives of the people who used to live at the base of the cliffs. We will be listening to parts of the recordings made for the Shakespeare Cliff a People’s History Partnership. Donation appreciated. Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Sunday 12 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Saturday 18 September Spruce up Samphire Hoe beach (Green Gang Family Event)Come along and help scavenge for debris thrown up from the sea at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649.Meet: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wingate Road, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. Sunday 19 September - 10:30 a.m. Shakespeare beach: clean upSupporting The Marine Conservation Society National Beach Clean Week and in partnership with Dover Harbour Board and Clean Kent we are holding a beach clean on this beautiful stretch of heritage coastline. Bring the family and help us to reduce the accumulated rubbish that threatens wildlife and spoils the beach.Leader: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121).Meet: Lord Warden Square, Dover Western Docks (64 car space car park).Free car parking for volunteers though space is limited (TR 318 403). Sunday 19 September - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe walkDiscover the fascinating story of Britain’s newest piece of land made from creatures that lived 130 million years ago. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads. Thursday 23 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office. © 2009 Eurotunnel and White Cliffs Countryside Project (WCCP)
Please read this before attending an event
Every care has been taken to ensure that the details given here were correct at the time of printing. You may wish to check with the leader by telephoning before travelling, particularly when weather conditions are likely to be poor. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership accepts no liability for any 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. Please inform the leader, in confidence, of any serious health condition at the start of an event. The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, Dover District Council and the sponsors accept no liability for any accident or loss.
2010 April | May | June | July | September
Easter Sunday 4 April - 2:00 p.m. Easter stroll at Samphire Hoe A walk around the Hoe to discover just what is Samphire Hoe. We will look to see if there are any signs of life returning to the Hoe after winter slumbers. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Friday 9 April - 2:00 p.m. Smugglers haul at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Contraband has washed up on the beach from a ship wreck. Will we get the treasure off the beach in time? Will the Preventative officers catch us? Or will Davy Jones claim the locker? Come along for some nautical fun. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (Rocky beach). Dogs on leads.
Wednesday 14 April - 2:00 p.m.Samphire Hoe: the great egg rolling challenge (Green Gang Family Event)Bring your decorated eggs and then join in the renowned Hoe egg rolling challenge, prizes for all. Donation appreciated. Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Sunday 18 April Helping the HoeThere is always plenty to do at the Hoe, it could include path clearing, beaching clean or erosion control. For more information call Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649 or 07899 758748.Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road,10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site Management Office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off the A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Friday 23rd April - 2:00 p.m. The famous Samphire Hoe orchid Come and see the famous Samphire Hoe ‘early spider orchids’. As we walk around the site we shall look at how we pamper to the special requirements of this fussy little plant with a fascinating sex life. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Saturday 24th April 2:00 p.m.St George and the Hoe dragons (Green Gang Family Event)Discover the myth of St George and find out about sightings of different dragons at the Hoe. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Saturday 1 May - 8:00 p.m. Look, listen and wonder – Night time special at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Celestial bodies, flittermice and marvellous moths at Samphire Hoe. A night to remember! We shall be using telescopes, ultrasound, and very bright lights. We will search high and low for creatures and features, real or imagined. Bring a torch. Donations appreciated. Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (night). Dogs on leads.
Sunday 2 May - 2:00 p.m. Marvel, mimic and make – Samphire Hoe’s famous orchid (Green Gang Family Event)After a short walk to see Samphire hoe’s most famous mimic flower the ‘early spider orchid’ and any other floral beauties we can find, we shall make some exotic orchids to take home. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads
Saturday 8 May – 2:00 p.m.Early Spider orchids of the HoeCome along and join in a walk to discover these fascinating orchids. Donation appreciatedLeader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Wednesday 12 May Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 23 May Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 13 June - 2:00 p.m. ‘Land ahoy’ at Samphire HoeSince Britain became an island mankind has wanted to cross the channel. We look at some of the many ways we have tried to bridge the gap whilst we take a gentle stroll around the Hoe. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display parking). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Distance: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Thursday 17 June Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 19 June - 2:00 p.m. Samphire, solstice and sundogsCome along and enjoy a walk at the Hoe as the Solstice approaches. We will discover the Samphire and if we are very lucky may even see a sundog. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Office (pay and display car park), Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Sunday 27 June Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, beach cleaning and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 4 July Helping the Hoe There is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 1:.00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Monday 26 July - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe – Peg bugs (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a walk around the Hoe searching for mini-beasts. This will be followed by a chance to make your own peg bug to take home. Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Thursday 29 July Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 31 July – 1:00pm – 4:00pm Dragons and damsels of the Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)A chance to discover more about damselflies and dragonflies that have colonised this addition to the Kent Coast. All events: Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Dogs on leads.1:00 p.m. Dragon and damselfly worldLook what it is like to see through a dragonflies’ eye and feel the crusty case of a nymph.Duration: 1 hour.2:00 p.m. Living dinosaurs We will be going on a short walk to get up close and personal with the habitat of, and hopefully see, some dragonflies and damselflies.Distance: 0.5 mile (1 hour).Grade: 23:00 p.m. Make your own dragonfly Join in with the opportunity to make your own dragonfly to take home with you.Duration: 1 hour.
Sunday 1 August Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 1 August - 2:00pm Wednesday 18th August 2.00pmSamphire Hoe green games (Green Gang Family Event)Have you ever made a smelly pot, drawn a sound picture or played the sparrowhawk and blackbird game? Well now is your chance. Come along to the Hoe and join in the fun. Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Friday 20 August - 2:00pm Rock pooling at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event) Join us for a chance to discover the wildlife of a rocky shore. Please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet and take care on the rocks. Donation appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display parking). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours).Grade: 5 (rocky shore). Dogs on leads.
Sunday 22 August – 2:00pm So just why is Britain an island? We shall walk around the site of Samphire Hoe to discover the fascinating story of early Britain and why we have Samphire Hoe. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Thursday 26 August Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 28 August 8:00 p.m. A spooky walk at Samphire Hoe (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a night time walk around the Hoe and hear some strange tales of murky goings on, and who knows what, or who we might see. Please bring a torch. Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1.5 miles (2 hours).Grade: 5 (night). Dogs on leads.
Sunday 29 August 12.00 noon – 4:00 p.m.Samphire Hoe Open Day (Green Gang Family Event)There will be displays, coastal collage, badge making and the Bug Road Show and a series of events over the day. All events: Donations appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Dogs on leads.1:00 p.m. Hoe treasure trail Find the answers to the treasure trail and claim your prize.2:00 p.m. Minibeast safari We will be searching in the grasslands to see what different types of creepy crawlies we can find.Distance: 1 mile (1 hour).Grade: 23:00 p.m. Chalk and berry art Time to get messy (please wear old clothes). We will be creating chalk pictures - get inspired.Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2.
Bank Holiday Monday 30 August - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe castaway, would you survive? (Green Gang Family Event)Join in a mind stretching walk. If you were shipwrecked and washed up on an island like Samphire Hoe would you have the skills to survive? Donation appreciated.Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 2 miles (2 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Thursday 9 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 11 September - 2.00 p.m. If only the cliffs could talkJoin in a walk around the Hoe to find out about the lives of the people who used to live at the base of the cliffs. We will be listening to parts of the recordings made for the Shakespeare Cliff a People’s History Partnership. Donation appreciated. Leader: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Sunday 12 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Saturday 18 September Spruce up Samphire Hoe beach (Green Gang Family Event)Come along and help scavenge for debris thrown up from the sea at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649.Meet: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wingate Road, 10.00am Dover or 10.15am at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391). Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.
Sunday 19 September - 10:30 a.m. Shakespeare beach: clean upSupporting The Marine Conservation Society National Beach Clean Week and in partnership with Dover Harbour Board and Clean Kent we are holding a beach clean on this beautiful stretch of heritage coastline. Bring the family and help us to reduce the accumulated rubbish that threatens wildlife and spoils the beach.Leader: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121).Meet: Lord Warden Square, Dover Western Docks (64 car space car park).Free car parking for volunteers though space is limited (TR 318 403).
Sunday 19 September - 2:00 p.m. Samphire Hoe walkDiscover the fascinating story of Britain’s newest piece of land made from creatures that lived 130 million years ago. Donations appreciated.Leader: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748).Meet: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391).Distance: 1 mile (1.5 hours).Grade: 2. Dogs on leads.
Thursday 23 September Helping the HoeThere is plenty to do at the Hoe which could include path clearing, electric fence work and erosion control. Come along and help at this wonderful site. For more information phone Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. Meet: 9:30 a.m. Folkestone, 9:40 a.m. Wingate Road, 10:00 a.m. Dover or 10:15 a.m. at the Site management office, Samphire Hoe, Dover (signposted off A20 when driving from Dover to Folkestone) (TR 294 391).Park in the back car park and collect a parking permit from the office.