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In this issue:
Spring is definitely in the air at Coombe! The main avenue is bursting into life with the first daffodils in bloom and crocuses popping with colour under the majestic trees that line the drive into the park.
Can you spot the first primrose? Or the first leaves on the trees? Take a spring walk and tell us about your #signsofspring on Facebook and Twitter. If you need further convincing of the sights that await you, take a look at our most recent Facebook photos.
Follow us on social media to find out all the latest news/pictures - and you share your own photographs of your visit too!
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Chiffchaffs and other spring visitors arriving in the park.
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Hazel and Alder catkins
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Swans fighting for territory as they choose their nest site.
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Frog spawn in slow moving pools and the lake.
- You don't have to wait until the Wildflower Meadow opens in April to see the first flowers: primroses and cowslips have started to make an early appearance due to the mild weather.
- On warm days look for the first butterflies: Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock
- Let us know when you see the first lambs on the Deer Park.
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As newsletter subscribers you are the first to know about our events programme this spring - as many of you know our events book up fast so don't delay, get in touch today!
The Easter Bunny Trail is back for the school holidays. Adults can enjoy the Willow Weaving course on 9 April, learn this traditional craft to make your own unique bird feeder to take home. And later that day a fun guided walk will appeal to all the family as a member of the team will help you discover all the birds arriving at the park this season. Those from Warwickshire who are still off school on 15 April can bring magical stories to life in the Finger Puppet Theatre Workshop.
 21 March - 6 April
Booking and advance payment is essential prior to all events (except the Easter Bunny Trail). You can call on 024 7645 3720 to pay by credit/debit card or call into the Visitor Centre between 10am-4pm to make a booking in person. Limited places available.
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 We are delighted to welcome CJ's Events Warwickshire for their first Farmers' and Craft Market at Coombe Country Park this spring. Join us for their first date in the calendar:
The market is divided into produce stalls and those specialising in arts and crafts. If you would like to know more about the stallholders or are interested in a stall yourself, please get in touch with CJ's Events Warwickshire.
Psst.....For all craft market lovers and participants: The Coombe Abbey Woodturners have confirmed that they are extending their Festival of Crafts to two days this year - 12-13 September. Some stalls still available, please get in touch with the Woodturners using their online application form.
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