Tom and his family run Argaty Red Kites – a working upland livestock farm in Doune and home to the award-winning Argaty Red Kites project. Argaty were the first private landowners in British history to legally release beavers into the wild. The farm hosts red kite viewings, beaver tours, and runs several wildlife viewing hides.  

We hope you will join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative evening.

Tom will be selling his books – A Sky Full of Kites: A Rewilding Story and Waters of Life: Fighting for Scotland’s Beavers – after his talk.

To find more about Argaty Red Kites, check out their website: www.argatyredkites.co.uk

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The Changeworks Advisors will offer free, impartial energy saving advice as well as the opportunity to request free energy saving home accessories. The team will be knocking on doors in Fintry late October/early November to make sure as many Fintry residents as possible receive their help and advice.

The FDT team will be on hand at the Drop-In to assist with questions on our grants, assist with application forms, general enquiries, membership etc. We’ll be running a free ‘winter warmer’ lucky dip – with prizes that will help keep you warm!

As always, the hot drinks are on us! Please do join us if you can.

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Our first winter event will take place in the Fintry Museum on Wednesday 21^st October at 7pm.

That’s right… Benedict Cumberbatch is coming to Fintry! (Almost!)

We will be screening Cumberbatch’s ‘How to Live on Earth’, an ambitious and hopeful documentary about our connection to nature and its role in our future. This film features inspirational and cutting-edge stories from across the globe, exploring one of the biggest questions of our time: how can we build a safe and thriving future by working with nature, not against it?

If you would like a teaser, click the link to watch the trailer on YouTube.

We hope to see you there!

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We have two bat experts leading us with detectors and thermal kit to teach us all about the wonderful world of these nightime creatures! Not to be missed!

There are limited spaces for this event, so booking is essential! To reserve your space please email admin@fintrydt.org.uk.

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There will be loads of family-friendly, fun activities on the day including music from Fintry musicians, stalls, a BBQ, teas and games! A great family afternoon for everyone.

We’ll see you there!

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Join us for an evening with Scottish wildlife photographer Michael Cook of WildScot Photography.

Thursday 20^th August, 7pm arrival for a 7.30pm start, Fintry Museum. Free to attend (donations to Fintry Museum are welcomed).

Michael has spent more than 25 years photographing wildlife and has travelled widely in search of nature, but Scotland remains his favourite place to explore with a camera. He was a finalist in last year’s British Wildlife Photography Award. After a career leading environmental organisations, he now works full time as a wildlife photographer and guide, helping people discover and photograph Scotland’s birds and mammals.

In this illustrated talk, Michael will share some of his favourite images and the stories behind them, along with practical insights into Scotland’s wildlife, where to find it, and the techniques and patience involved in photographing it. Whether you’re interested in wildlife, photography, or simply enjoy Scotland’s natural environment, this promises to be an informative and enjoyable evening.

For more information about Michael and his work, visit www.wild-scot.co.uk

We hope you can join us.

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Dr Bike will also accept donations of bikes or bike parts. These go back to Recyke-a-Bike, and with a bit of mechanical magic, are refurbished (where possible) and sold to raise funds for the organisation.

Get the date in the diary and get your bikes ready for summer holiday rides!

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