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Starts: 2:00pm - ends 3:30pm Join our walk around the site in search of bugs and creepy crawlies, led by insect-expert Ray Barnett. This is an amazing opportunity to meet some of Arnos Vale's smallest residents and during the walk we will use simple means of discovering the sort of insects and other creatures which live in this wildlife refuge. You will learn how they survive and what role they play in keeping our environment healthy. Information on Ray Barnett: Ray has had a life long interest in the creatures that really make the world go around - the small ones. He has worked in museums for 30 years and has specialised in the identification of insects, contributing to their conservation and understanding. Ray has been Collections Manager for Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives since 1997, he now manages the curatoiral team which runs 5 museums in the city including the new M Shed museum to open in June 2011. How to book:
You can purchase your tickets via secure on-line payment by following the Paypal link below. Alternatively please visit the Box Office Reception located in the Gift Shop of the East Lodge building. This building is located to the left of the cemetery from the main Bath Road entrance. Reception is open from Monday - Saturday 10:00-4:00pm. You can also send a cheque, made payable to Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust to the following address and your tickets will be posted out to you. Please add the £1.00 P&P to the total amount if you prefer to purchase your tickets this way. Address: Box Office, Arnos Vale Cemetery, West Lodge, Bath Road, BS4 3EW. For more information please contact 0117 971 9117 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please also take a moment to read our access guide to ensure you visit Arnos Vale safely. Can't make this tour? We have other tours arranged for 2011 that may interest you: Saturday 18th June - The Big Debate, Moth Watch on 23rd July, Arnos Vale Animals Guided Tour 26th July, Gurrillustration with Simon Gurr on 30th July, Halloween heritage Guided Tour in October, Owl Prowl guided tour in November and our War Graves Tour also in November. There are other exciting events planned for 2011 - please visit our events listing page for all the details.
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Tickets are £5 adults or £3 concessions (Children, OAPs, Guardian Angel Members.
