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Red Squirrel Talk with Rachel Smith

Join Rachel Smith, Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group, to find out more about this shy creature and its struggle for survival.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

Learn about the shy red squirrel and what we can do to help locally in this family-friendly talk with Rachel.

When Beatrix Potter wrote Squirrel Nutkin in 1903, there were lots of red squirrels in the UK, with only a few grey squirrels. In this interactive talk, you'll find out more about the red squirrel’s struggle for survival and the work of Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group. Plus clips from award winning filmmaker Terry Abraham’s new film Cumbrian Red and squirrel facts.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 You need a ticket to attend the talk. Tickets are free, but admission charges apply to non-members.

Suitability

Children are very welcome, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet in the Drawing Room.

Accessibility

House access is step-free and there are wide doorways to reach the Drawing Room.

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