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Children’s bird feed making this half-term

February 12, 2020
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WHITEHALL Garden Centre is offering children the opportunity to make their own bird feed as being given their own feeder. 

Running from Monday 17th until Friday 21st February, Whitehall are on hand to teach your children how to make their own suet balls to take home. All equipment will be provided and they will be given a bird feeder to hang the suet balls in your garden. 

Tickets are £3.99 for Little Acorn members or £4.99 for non-members. Your ticket will be valid all day between 10.30am-4pm on your chosen date. 

Tickets are available online at www.whitehall gardencentre.co.uk. 

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