The activities are part of the Conservancy’s year round Programme of Guided Walks & Activities. Extra sessions are held during the school holidays to introduce young ones and their families to the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This half-term, the fun starts on Saturday 16 February with a Sea Shanties sing-along. The session aim at families with children 5-12 years old starts at 10am and includes a look into the history of these nautical tunes. There is then an opportunity to have a go at playing some jug band instruments and singing. No musical experience is necessary - just a willingness to join in and have fun!

For younger ones (under 5s), there will be an indoor puppet show on Monday 18 February. In year’s gone by the harbour area was rife with smugglers. The puppets will bring the story to life and give lots of opportunities for booing and hissing at the baddies and cheering on the good guys. After the show there will be a chance to make your own finger puppet to take home.

As we get towards bird nesting season, people are looking to put up bird boxes in their gardens. Rather than buying one, why not have a go at making your own this year. On Wednesday 20 February, the harbour rangers will be helping you assemble bird box kits which you can then take home or donate for putting up in harbourside woodlands.

Judi Darley who organises these events for Chichester Harbour said ‘these sessions will help bring to life the history and wildlife of this special place in a fun way.’

All of these events will be held at the Harbour Education Centre at Dell Quay. For more details please see www.conservancy.co.uk or call the Harbour Office on 01243 512301. There is a small charge for some sessions and booking may be necessary.

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