Stepping back in time – with a difference Print E-mail

Take a magic carpet ride to experience a day in the life of people from the Iron Age - without leaving your seat !
The event at Loggerheads Country Park on Thursday, May 20 (2pm-3.30pm) will allow people to travel back 2,500 years to experience some of the sights, sounds and smells of the Clwydian Range during the Iron Age.
Using novel materials, participants can sample the lifestyle of the Iron Age people, sample a light lunch that would have been popular in this period and be guided on a virtual walk.
Erin Robinson, Interpretation Officer for the Heather and Hillforts Project explained, 'We are incredibly fortunate to have such an archaeologically rich landscape on our doorstep. However, as their name suggests hillforts were built on top of steep hills, so not everyone is able to visit them in person.
'Using a series of events this year we are hoping to bring the heritage of the hills to everyone and give all visitors the chance to experience the stunning Llantysilio Mountains and the wonderful Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which celebrates the 25th anniversary if its designation this year.'
This is one of eight events being organised by Denbighshire County Council, with the aim of allowing people with physical, visual or hearing impairments to have access to Denbighshire’s countryside. A British Sign Language interpreter will be attending this event.
The next event will be held on 15 June when people can be guided through the landscape of the Loggerheads river valley on another 'magic carpet ride'.
To book a place on all Access for All events, please contact Colin Antwis on 01352 756202.

The three year Heather and Hillforts Project is developing a £2.3 million initiative for upland conservation work and has received a grant of £1.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. For more information please visit heatherandhillforts.co.uk. You can now follow us on twitter! Visit www.twitter.com/HeatherHillfort or join our Facebook group for more updates from the project.
Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to take part in, learn from and enjoy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, we invest in every part of our diverse heritage.  HLF has supported more than 28,800 projects allocating over £4.3 billion across the UK, including more than 1,800 projects totalling over £200 million in Wales.  To find out more, please visit www.hlf.org.uk
This event is part of a pilot project to encourage people into the countryside who would not normally feel confident. This project is also supported by Cadwyn Clwyd Rural Development Agency and the project is part funded by the EU Rural Development Plan for Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Fieldsman Trails’ experience in using all the senses in bringing the countryside to life spans nearly 18 years.  Live Commentary Voice Trails, Tactile Talking pictures, Look-Out Guides, Maps and guides in a variety of formats, form part of their repertoire. Visit www.fieldsmantrails.com for more information.