Dreamnight images - facepainting and tractor rides

The Trust's second Dreamnight for local disadvantaged children took place. Although numbers were lower than expected, everyone who attended had a great time. Food and drinks were provided by local WI's and local companies, and guests were entertained by the Wyvern Dance Band on arrival. In attendance were face painters, magicians, a gun dog display team; and everyone had the chance to hold a rabbit, take a tractor ride, have their photo taken with an owl and play the American game of cornhole. The evening ended with a display in Reg's meadow and the chance to take home a goody bag.

Volunteer Lou Richie provided an outreach visit to Longparish School.

The Trust team at Amport fete	Egg crushing machine in action	Cornholing

The Trust helped out at the local Amport fete. As the the theme was Independence Day, Julianne dressed up as a Bald Eagle and everyone had the chance to play cornhole. The egg crusher machine was set up, and even Danebury made an impromptu fly past on his way back to the 2pm display.

An exclusive evening in the meadow was held for Carl Williams and seven guests.

Over 15 staff and volunteers assisted as guides at the preview day at the Festival of Falconry in Reading.

Local schoolchildren were invited to attend the event and receive behind the scenes tours.

		Far left: Trust guides showing school children around on thepreview day of the festival of falconry Left: Trust guides enjoying a rest at the end of thepreview day

The Trust was heavily involved at the Festival of Falconry. They were involved in the education tent, providing sessions on owl pellet dissection and egg crushing, as well as a children's quiz. In the conservation tent we provided displays about the Trust's conservation projects around the world, and screened footage of our work in Africa, and of the Honey Buzzard release. In addition the Trust also had a trade shop selling Trust merchandise.

Conservation Tent	Education tent
Egg crusher in action in the education tent	The Trust's trade stand at the Festival of Falconry

The Trust was visited by the Mayors of Test Valley and their guests. Twenty-four people attended the 3.30pm display, and then enjoyed tea & cakes in the Griffon Rooms.

A day's management training course was held at the Trust. Part of the course involved survival skills and course members have to learn how to light fires from scavenged materials.

A private Owls by Moonlight was held for a retirement celebration party.

A private family birthday lunch was held in the upstairs of the Griffon Rooms.

A group from Cotswold Falconry visited the Trust