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CAT Feb Half Term: Bird Box Making at Centre For Alternative Technology
CAT Feb Half Term: Bird Box Making at Centre For Alternative Technology
Roger's field
Wildlife & Nature Event, from 18 Feb 2019, free entry
Llwyngwern Quarry,
Pantperthog,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Details
We all want a cosy place to snuggle up in in the winter months and our wildlife is no different.
Installing a nesting box for wildlife is a great way to encourage creatures to make their home in your garden; you just have to decide who you want as your neighbours. Birds, bats, hedgehogs and bugs all appreciate a bought or homemade box. Try your hand at making a bird box with CAT’s woodland volunteers and check out our nesting box display for more ideas.
Bird box making is taking place at 2pm - 4pm on select days and is preceded by a habitat tour in the morning from 11am - 12pm.
Entry and activities are both FREE throughout half term!
Assisted Access, Coach Access. Group Rates available. Special offers for visitors arriving by train, bus, bike or foot.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon 25 Feb 2019 | 11:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 |
Prices
Free entry
Centre For Alternative Technology
CAT Cafe
CAT Eco Store
WISE Conference Centre
Wedding Venue
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
Centre for Alternative Technology Walk
Quarry TrailEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 16 Feb - Sat 2 Mar | February Half Term at CAT |
| Sun 24 Feb | Feb Half Term: Fat Ball Making |
| Mon 25 Feb | CAT Feb Half Term: Bird Box Making |
| Sun 3 Mar | CAT Feb Half Term: Bird Tours & Territory Mapping |
| Sat 23 Mar | Edgelarks |
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Address
Llwyngwern Quarry,
Pantperthog,
Machynlleth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 755044 Lat: 52.62305 Long: -3.84062
CAT is located three miles north of Machynlleth on the A487, look out for the brown signs.
Bus services run from Machynlleth and other major towns. The T2 runs regular routes from Aberystwyth to Bangor. The T2 also passes the centre as well. It's worth looking online if you're planning to travel by bus and ask the driver about the best place to alight for the centre.
National Cycle Network Route 8 passes via CAT's entrance and the road from Mach to CAT is quiet and safe (see map above).
Trains are frequent and it doesn't take long to get from the Midlands to Machynlleth.
We have free car parking at our reception and there are plenty of spaces.
EV Car Charging point free to Cat Visitors, please notify reception on arrival and they will assist you with the charging facilities.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3 miles from Machynlleth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Pushchairs available
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Electric car charging point
Assisted Access, Coach Access. Group Rates available. Special offers for visitors arriving by train, bus, bike or foot.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 30Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Notes
There is disabled parking at the top of both driveways. Please don't hesitate to call us on 01654 705989 for more information.
