Members' Night
Saturday 1st June @ 6.00pm
Exclusive evening for Members of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, with special guest speaker (tbc), flying demonstrations and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the work of the Trust.
Exclusive event to Members of the Hawk Conservancy Trust only.
Click the link for information about becoming a Member of the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Summer Solstice Picnic Concert in the Meadow
Friday 21st June – Doors open 7.00pm/Event starts 7.30pm
In association with Sing-for-Fun, Andover
Bring your own picnic and enjoy a summer evening concert with Sing-for-Fun, and a flying display from our magnificent birds of prey on the longest day of the year! Watch the aerial spectacle as the music and birds fill the skies.
Tickets : Adults £10.50 / Children £6.50
Shepherd's Hut open for soft drinks and snacks. Places are limited please book in advance!
Romeo and Juliet Production
Thursday 4th July to Saturday 6th July @ 7.30pm
The Hawk Conservancy Trust, in association with the Andover Community Theatre, presents "Romeo and Juliet". A special abridged production of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy that will enchant audiences of all ages.
The Lower Flying Grounds of the Hawk Conservancy Trust will be transformed into the setting where “fair Verona's” two feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, reside. This is a production of two halves, with a 30 minute interval in between. During the interval there will be the chance to watch some of the feathered stars of the Trust fly’.
On Thursday and Friday evening only, pre-show suppers will available from Feathers Restaurant (must be booked in advance). Drinks, light refreshments and ice creams also available.
Price: £20.00 adults/£15.00 concessions.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Hawk Conservancy Trust Business Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday 2nd July
After this breakfast meeting you will walk away with practical ideas and actions to implement.
Christopher Milne, from Event Integration, will give a presentation - ‘How to organise effective events' - during which he will give an overview of the principles of event management, coupled with some interesting anecdotes.
Venue: Feathers Restaurant
Registration/welcome coffee: 7.30am
Breakfast: 7.45am – 8.30am
Presentation/Q&A: 8.30am – 9.00am
COST: £10.00.
To book please email corporate@hawkconservancy.org or phone 01264 773850.
VIP Summer Evening
Saturday 13th July @ 6.30pm
VIP Evenings will accommodate up to 24 guests for an evening with the stars of the Trust, both avian and human! The evening will include participation in demonstrations, such as feeding the Kites, holding some of the birds that the general public seldom encounter, flying Harris’ Hawks and guided tours of the park. A glass of fizz, canapés and a buffet meal with a glass of wine will be provided.
These evenings can also be booked privately.
Ticket £54.50 per person
Falcons at Sunset
Saturday 20th July @ 7.00pm
Falcons at Sunset takes advantage of the calm air during the evening to demonstrate the true aerial skill of falcons. As the air cools and the turbulence drops these masters of the skies will provide a thrilling demonstration of speed and agility. While the display will emphasise falcons, other birds will also be flown. Meals will be available in Feathers Restaurant. Tickets: Adult £10.50 Children £6.50
Acoustic Night
Saturday 27th July @ 7.00pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Acoustic evening held in Feathers Restaurant featuring Andover’s upcoming bands and singers, including One Last Thrill, Talking to Amy, Bethany Hatyter, and Outside Central (winners of the Fairplay Youth Series music competition). More bands to be confirmed.
Restaurant & bar open for evening.
Tickets £5 adults/£3 children.
A Play in a Day
Tuesday 13th August @ 10.30am-4.15pm
Drama class provided by John Baxter for children aged 9-13 years old. Children will work with John throughout the day to create a performance of selected scenes from a well-known play. John was Head of Performing Arts at Harrow Way School for over 30 years. He is an Advanced Skills Teacher for drama and well respected consultant on all aspects of educational drama work.
Tickets: £35.00 per child, includes packed lunch and Valley of the Eagles flying demonstration. Participants should bring a non-fizzy drink with them to use during the day.
International Vulture Awareness Day
Saturday 7th September
An international event to call attention to the plight of vultures, that last year saw over 150 zoos and conservation groups from 32 countries taking part.
Tickets: Normal admission applies – no charge for additional activities.
Click here to download and print a Vulture face mask that you can cut out and colour
Members' Night
Saturday 7th September @ 6.00pm
Exclusive evening for Members of the Hawk Conservancy Trust, with special guest speaker (tbc), flying demonstrations and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the work of the Trust.
Exclusive event to Members of the Hawk Conservancy Trust only.
Click the link for information about becoming a Member of the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Photographic Workshop with Oliver Smart
Sunday 15th September 2013 @ 10.00am
Oliver is a top wildlife photographer regularly travelling the world on photography expeditions or leading photographic workshops. His work is regularly featured in many wildlife journals including: ‘British Birds’, ‘Bird Watching’ and ‘Bird Watch’ and writes for a number of publications.
Oliver's workshop has been designed for wildlife enthusiasts who wish to improve their photography and to learn more about the techniques involved by experimenting with trained birds. This understanding can then be put into practice with wild birds or other wildlife subjects. In addition two members of the Hawk Conservancy Trust team will handle the birds and will explain to guests about the species featured in the workshop, their habitats and lifestyle in the wild.
A basic knowledge of photography would be beneficial but Oliver is on hand to assist with the key factors in getting great shots, and can give expert instruction on composition, camera controls or lighting. He will also create natural sets with a variety of props that will help to gain the best results on the day.
Price: £145.00 per course – includes lunch/refreshments (Course limited to 12 people).
Hike for Hawks
Saturday 21st September
A fundraising sponsored walk with routes from the Trust of either five or ten miles (depending on your preference or fitness!) to help raise funds to support the injured birds that are admitted to the National Bird of Prey Hospital.
Download a Sponsorship Form.
To register for the walk or for more information contact tracey@hawkconservancy.org
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Falconer!
Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November
@ 7.00pm
A historical and humorous look back at the work of the Trust through the eyes of Ashley Smith, Executive Life President.
Tickets: £12.00 - includes interval tea and cake.
"Ashley is a wonderful speaker who will astonish you with his amazing anecdotes and make you cry with laughter".
VENUE: Griffon Rooms, Visitor Centre, Hawk Conservancy Trust
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Christmas Quiz
Friday 6th December @ 7.00pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Quiz night with a Christmas theme. Teams of up to 6 people per team.
Tickets £10.00 each, includes basket supper. Cash bar.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Christmas Party Night & Disco!
Saturday 7th December - in Feathers Restaurant.
Enjoy a festive three-course Christmas meal, and then dance the night away to tunes from the 60s to today, with a few party tunes thrown in.
For more information contact: 01264 773850x225 or email feathers@hawkconservancy.org.
Astronomy evening
13 December 2013 at 7pm
FUNDRAISING EVENT
There will be an astronomy evening at the Trust on Friday 13th December 2013. The evening will start at 7pm with a chance to use telescopes to see the night sky, followed by a break for tea & coffee and then a presentation about star gazing.
Limited to 40 people for the evening, the cost is £10 per person including refreshments.
Christmas Carols & Owls by Moonlight
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December @ 7.00pm
FUNDRAISING EVENT: Join us for an evening of Christmas carols, traditional and modern, played by Test Valley Brass and sung to the accompaniment of the voices of Andover Sing-for-Fun, plus a special owl flying demonstration and bird holding session!
Tickets: £15.50 – includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince-pie.
Bird-phobia Course
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The fear of birds, also known as Ornithophobia, is actually very common in adults and children. Anna Rowe is a licensed NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotic practitioner. She runs her own successful private practice in Hampshire and is an expert in helping people overcome their phobias. Anna uses the ‘Fast Phobia Cure’ with the most up to date and cutting edge techniques to help you. If you have a fear of birds this is the course for you!
