Join us for the dawn chorus at Cliffe Castle, Keighley.
We'll be live streaming the sounds of the day to Reveille/soundtent.org as part of an international collaboration to broadcast the dawn chorus around the globe for 24 hours.
Meet in the car park at 4:30 am. 😊 we will then move into the park together.
Cliffe Castle Support Group will be joined by David Carpenter of a Sense of Place who will record the bird song.
More information on the the A Sense Of Place website
https://asenseofplace.org.uk/
Cliffe Castle, Keighley
International Dawn Chorus Day (Reveille 2025)
Sunday 4th May 2025
Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Twilight: 04:44
Sun Rise: 05:26
We'll walk as a group from the car park into the grounds of Cliffe Castle to a spot overlooking the Aire Valley.
If it's raining we will go to the undercover area by the café.
We will stay there until the sun has risen (5:26am) and witness the dawning of the day.
We will broadcast the sounds we hear as part of Reveille 2025, an international broadcast of the Dawn Chorus from around the globe.
At sunrise, local musician Phil Moody will welcome the day with a short musical piece.
We anticipate that people will make their own creative responses to the event through drawing, writing, poetry, and so on. Local artist Nicola Storr will be on hand to aid, inspire, and guide people wishing to draw.
Once the sun has risen you people can make their own way home in their own time.
Please Note
You will arrive in the dark, before the sun rises.
This event is aimed at people living within walking distance of the site. In order to keep this a low carbon event we would ask that people do not travel by car unless they need to.
The event will take place whatever the weather - unless there is a severe weather warning.
You will need to be self-sufficient for about 2 hours. You are responsible for your own welfare at this event.
You might bring
A torch - both to see and to be seen.
Appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain. Walking boots, water proof clothing, spare layers, hat, gloves.
An umbrella.
You may be stationary, outside for about an hour or more. Some people may bring sleeping bags.
Food and drink.
Something to sit on. A camping/carry mat or a fold up chair.
An audio recording device (a phone would do).
Notepad and pen for writing or drawing.
Your creative craft/activity.
Access
The park is accessible to wheel chairs with tarmac paths leading from the car park.
Please come prepared for the weather, toilet facilities will be available.
Funded by: The Keighley and Ilkley Community Chest.
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