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RECORD HAT TRICK FOR BLACKPOOL ZOO

12/1/2011 9:03 AM EST  -   ICG PR
Blackpool Zoo is toasting a tremendous hat trick of records as visitor numbers, membership sales and school visits hit all-time highs in 2011.

Visitor numbers and revenue are up three per cent whilst memberships have seen an eight per cent rise. School visits topped more than 50,000 for the first time during the year, up more than 1500 on 2010.

Significant births, the introduction of additional species, a new...
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KEEPERS AT THE DOUBLE FOR A COUPLE OF TWO HUMPED CALVES

6/1/2011 10:37 AM EST  -   ICG PR
Two critically endangered double humped Bactrian Camels are being hand-reared by specialist keepers at Blackpool Zoo.

The male and female calves, which were born to Olivia and Lucy respectively, share the same father, Sid, and the same birthday.

Zoo staff arrived at work on the morning of 6th May to find both had arrived safely and naturally during the night.

Whilst Olivia didn’t have enough milk Lucy showed...

Flooding Brings Major New Family Attraction to St. Austell

4/14/2011 6:57 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
St. Austell, Cornwall, UK – One of Cornwall’s leading children’s play facilities that was closed by last year’s flooding, has announced that it plans to create a major new family attraction at its St. Austell site.
The play facility known as Kidzworld and the adjoining Charlie’s Adventureland, were both submerged by the floodwater that swept through the area during November 2010. With the play equipment and...

Charity Firework Extravaganza at Conkers

11/1/2010 12:42 PM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 6th November 2010, Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of the National Forest is playing host to Ashby Rotary and their annual fireworks display in aid of local charities.

Doors open for the event at 5pm, with the first, smaller fireworks display taking place at 6.45pm then the main display at 7.30pm. There will be hot food available, including a barbecue, fully-licenced bar...

Spooky Goings On at Conkers this Halloween

10/18/2010 9:00 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 30th October 2010, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest, is playing host to a spooky evening’s entertainment to mark the creepiest night of the year.

The Conkers Halloween Party, offers visitors of all ages, a fun-packed evening of fiendish activities and ghoulish experiences throughout a dense forest setting.

There will be a ghost train...
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Half-Term Fun at Conkers this Autumn

10/18/2010 6:24 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr. Swadlincote – This Half-Term holiday, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest, will be laying-on a fun-packed two weeks of activities and entertainment to keep the whole family busy – all included in the normal ticket price.

Starting on Monday the 18th October - from Dream Ponies and Ranger craft activities, through to circus workshops and the Animal Man, Nick Spellman -...

Local Men Set to ‘Conker’ Three Peaks for Charity

10/7/2010 8:49 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
On the 16th, 17th and 18th of October 2010, a four-man team from the Conkers visitor centre in Moira, at the heart of The National Forest, will embark upon the legendary ‘Three Peaks’ challenge in aid of two national charities.

Gerry O’Brien, head ranger from Albert Village; Tom Chamberlain, a ranger from Castle Gresley and Tom Astle, catering assistant from Woodville will face the three peaks – ably assisted by...
HRH The Princess Royal Visiting The National Brewery Centre, Burton, 21-09-2010
 

HRH The Princess Royal Opens the National Brewery Centre, Burton

9/24/2010 4:10 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – On Tuesday 21st September 2010, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the new National Brewery Centre in Burton upon Trent - the town that is synonymous with the British brewing industry. The Centre houses ‘The Brewing Experience’, a visitor attraction which features the history and art of brewing. The exhibition celebrates the UK’s brewing heritage and the...
Performers in The National Brewery Centre's Edwardian Bar, Burton upon Trent
 

Brewery Actor Wanted to Travel Back in Time

9/14/2010 11:49 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, is on the lookout for a talented performer/actor to play a number of historic roles from the town’s esteemed brewing history.

Since it opened back in May 2010, the Centre has had a resident team of actors and performers dressed in full period costume adding an air of authenticity to the visitor experience - staying in character...
Shire horse and dray at The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
 

48 Heavy Horses to Compete at The National Brewery Centre

9/8/2010 4:05 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – Final preparations are being made for the inaugural Heavy Horse Show that’s taking place on the 12th of September, 2010, at the UK’s leading brewing museum, The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent.

The competition, which celebrates the iconic Heavy Horse breeds from around the region, will see an impressive total of 48 horses compete. Cllr David Leese, Mayor of East...