2nd July

Yellow billed kite hatched

The first of a clutch of Yellow-billed Kites hatched at the Trust. They are destined to become future stars of the carousel of Kites that flies in the Valley of the Eagles demonstration.

6th
July

Club Lotus held a rally at the Trust.

8th
July

Dreamnight

Dreamnight was held at the Trust. More than two hundred people attended the first Dreamnight where local children, whose lives are harder than most at the moment, enjoyed a free evening of fun and entertainment at the Trust. They enjoyed live music and there were rabbits to hold, ponies to ride, tractor rides, hold an owl, face painting, gundog shows and a flying display. Thanks to the coffee shop staff, sponsors and the help of the local WIs, all the guests were treated to a hearty supper and went home with a souvenir photograph and a parting gift. Everyone had a great night, and the Trust staff were moved by the lovely letters and emails they receive over the following days. It is hoped that Dreamnight will become an annual event.

13th July

Two school groups donated boxes to the Trust's Fund a Bird project

Students from local schools that are participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme presented some nest boxes they have made for the Trust's Fund-A-Bird scheme.

15th July

Clip from japanese film documentary

Trust staff and volunteers viewed a premier of the Japanese TV documentary in the corporate room.

18th July

19th July

Falconer Gareth Tonen and Volunteer Julianne Arthur attended Amport Village fete. As it was a medieval day they visited in costume with two hooded hawks.

21st July

A meeting was held to launch the Christmas Celebration menu at the Trust. The recently completed Griffon room will enable the Trust to host Christmas meals which can be booked by local companies and family groups. The evening will allow guests to meet some of the feathered stars of the Trust over a glass of mulled wine, before enjoying a home cooked three course meal.

23rd July

Richard from Lloyds TSB visiting a Fund-a-Bird nest site

Representatives from Lloyds TSB visited the Trust and were taken on a tour of the Trust as well as visiting a nest site to watch owls being ringed. They kindly gave a donation towards the Trust's Fund a Bird nest box project.

27th July

Lordshill Camera club held a photographic session at the Trust.

28th July

Tracey gave an interview to Castledown Radio about the Trust's summer activities.
A 60th Birthday party was held in the Trust's Griffon Rooms.

29th July

Ashley attended a BIAZA council meeting in London.

31st July

Locally based tea company Twinings held a corporate event at the Trust.