SCHOOL CHILDREN from the district will certainly be in for a big surprise tomorrow at APF 2022 at the Ragley Estate.
850 local children and their teachers will be going to visit the UK’s largest forestry, woodland, trees and timber show.
They will be given a guided tour of the show to learn all about what happens in a modern working woodland.
Everything from seed to sawmill and will have the opportunity to watch over £80 million of machinery in action.
The tours are being organised by The Royal Forestry Society as part of their Young Forester Scheme.
The children will also be able to relax afterwards and watch some wonderful competitions including the World 25m Poleclimbing Championships and the European Chainsaw Carving Championships.
Exhibition secretary, Ian Millward said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming the children to the show.
“The show is a unique opportunity for the children to learn about trees and timber, how to grow it and the uses it can be put to.
“Often the children go home so full of enthusiasm that they bring their parents back to the show at the weekend.”
The show is taking place between the 22-24th September at Ragley Estate.
Over 300 exhibitors and 25000 visitors are expected over the three days of the event.
Tickets cost £25 on the gate and children under 16 get in free.
Visit www.apfexhibition.co.uk for more information.
