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CACH-IN ON A TREE
*Geocaching at Brading Down - Tuesday 18 December
Try the popular high-tech treasure hunting game using GPS equipment to find hidden caches. All equipment and training is provided and the event is suitable for all ages. Places are limited and booking is essential. The event starts at 2pm and runs for approximately 2 hours. Telephone 01983 823893 to book.
*Geocaching is an international adventure game for GPS (Global Positioning System) users. A cache is something concealed in a location, usually in a public place. The game is to find the cache and, with Isle of Wight Geocaching, explore the Island and discover its nature and heritage. You don't need to know much about GPS technology to play geocaching. All you need to do is enter into the handheld GPS unit a series of numbers - a 'waypoint' - which specifies where the cache is hidden.
In pursuit of the caches you will encounter many aspects of the Isle of Wight's rich and varied landscape; its soaring cliffs, wetlands and chalk downland.
*Isle of Wight Geocaching has two guided training trails, one at Northwood Park and one at Appley, Ryde. Events are held regularly at these locations - look out for details on the Isle of Wight Council's Park's and Countryside walks programme. There are also ten individual caches hidden in locations around the Island. The details can be downloaded straight into your GPS unit from this site. Visit www.iwgeocaching.org for more information.
*National Tree Week takes place 21 November to 3 December, visit www.treecouncil.org.uk