Robin Hood Festival
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The FoBCP Wildlife Group are planting an edible hedge in the park. This event is organised in partnership with Greenwood Community Forest's Trees and Hedges project, which is part of the Miner2Major Landscape Scheme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
You can get involved too. Please come and join us planting on Saturday 2nd March with your family and friends. There are both morning and afternoon planting sessions to chose from. You will need to book a place for each person on the Eventbrite link below so that we know who is coming and we can ensure enough gloves and tools etc. BOOK HERE |
- The hedge will be on the pit tip to screen ground nesting birds from disturbance in future years when a new footpath opens (protecting skylarks and meadow pipits).
- The hedge will have fruit and nut trees within it to provide increased biodiversity to the Park. The hedging has also been chosen deliberately to provide nectar plants for the butterflies in the Park.
- It's chemical free as we will be experimenting with using sheep fleece to lower the carbon footprint and provide a mulch, which will hopefully be a natural deterrent to deer damage.
- We'll be using biodegradable tree guards, so there will be no plastic in the hedge in the future
Shining A Light On Mining
29 January 2024
Shining A Light are a charity who are aiming to raise £30,000 towards creating a permanent memorial to miners to mark the sacrifices they made. They celebrate miners and their families, the communities they built and the legacy they gave us.
The project has received generous backing from local unions, councils and businesses to get it started but it also seeks your support. Shining A Light is a community led project and they need your donation.
If you would like to know more or could make a donation please click here.
The project has received generous backing from local unions, councils and businesses to get it started but it also seeks your support. Shining A Light is a community led project and they need your donation.
If you would like to know more or could make a donation please click here.
Keep The Date Free
27 January 2024
We have a special Sunday opening of the Dynamo House Community Cafe coming up, so get your diary out and make a note.
We are hosting a charity fundraiser for "The Brain Tumour Charity" on Sunday 18 February from 10am to 1pm. The dog-friendly cafe will be serving the usual selection of drinks & cakes whilst promoting this very worthwhile charity's work. Come along and enjoy an extra day of the Dynamo's delights and support a good cause.
If you are unable to attend but still want to help, there is a just giving page here:- www.justgiving.com/page/bsmithbraintumour
You can also read all about Bridget's story and why she is arranging this event here.
We are hosting a charity fundraiser for "The Brain Tumour Charity" on Sunday 18 February from 10am to 1pm. The dog-friendly cafe will be serving the usual selection of drinks & cakes whilst promoting this very worthwhile charity's work. Come along and enjoy an extra day of the Dynamo's delights and support a good cause.
If you are unable to attend but still want to help, there is a just giving page here:- www.justgiving.com/page/bsmithbraintumour
You can also read all about Bridget's story and why she is arranging this event here.
Watch Out Below
23 January 2024
With the numerous named storms passing through our region it was inevitable that the park would sustain some damage. Please take extra care when walking in the park during or after windy weather as there may be trees down or branches hanging precariously overhead. The torrential rain has also damaged some paths, so extra care is needed underfoot in places. If you spot problems with dangerous tree falls or gulleys on paths please report them to Ranger, Rob Wombwell, on 0300 500 8080 giving clear information on the location of the incident.
You could use What3Words to explain the location if it is on a smaller path out in the park.
The tree fall shown in the photo has been removed and made safe.
You could use What3Words to explain the location if it is on a smaller path out in the park.
The tree fall shown in the photo has been removed and made safe.
Pipeline Coming Through
12 January 2024
Monday’s Friends of Bestwood Country Park meeting included a briefing about the route of the water main that will cross our park.
We have asked Severn Trent Water plc to provide information to explain the work, its timescale, its context and the measures they’ll be taking with Nottinghamshire County Council to ensure access & safety, as well as remedial works afterwards.
When we have more information we will share it with you all via our information hub (subscribe at [email protected]), via our Facebook page and here on the website.
Our next group meeting will be on Monday 11 March at 7:30pm. Venue is still to be confirmed.
We have asked Severn Trent Water plc to provide information to explain the work, its timescale, its context and the measures they’ll be taking with Nottinghamshire County Council to ensure access & safety, as well as remedial works afterwards.
When we have more information we will share it with you all via our information hub (subscribe at [email protected]), via our Facebook page and here on the website.
Our next group meeting will be on Monday 11 March at 7:30pm. Venue is still to be confirmed.
Local Talks
8 January 2024
"A Mining Ghost Story" will be told on Saturday 27 January at 2pm in the cabin at the Walks Of Life Museum, 33 Lincoln Road Tuxford NG22 0HR. This is a free event but donations are welcome. Please let the organisers know if you want to come along due to limits on numbers
- Contact Diane on 01777 872776 or by email on [email protected]
"Horses at War" - a profusely illustrated talk (not for the faint hearted!) will be held on Sunday 4 February 2.30pm at the Museum of the Horse. There will also be a tour of the museum. Numbers are limited so please book with Sally - [email protected].
- Contact Diane on 01777 872776 or by email on [email protected]
"Horses at War" - a profusely illustrated talk (not for the faint hearted!) will be held on Sunday 4 February 2.30pm at the Museum of the Horse. There will also be a tour of the museum. Numbers are limited so please book with Sally - [email protected].
Meetings In January
2 January 2024
Darling Buds Of May
12 December 2023
For your Diaries.
3rd Darling Buds of May event is being planned for the 6th of May 2024 which is the Bank Holiday Monday. It runs between 12 and 4pm.
This has proved to be an incredibly popular event for our community with something for everyone, it has also raised funds for use in the Country Park, generated by the cafe and plant stall in particular.
We are asking for volunteers to help on the day and for someone, (or a group) to run and manage the plant stall which raised over £400 last year. We had a fabulous group of volunteers last year whose efforts were much appreciated and if any of you could take this on, please let me know by return.
3rd Darling Buds of May event is being planned for the 6th of May 2024 which is the Bank Holiday Monday. It runs between 12 and 4pm.
This has proved to be an incredibly popular event for our community with something for everyone, it has also raised funds for use in the Country Park, generated by the cafe and plant stall in particular.
We are asking for volunteers to help on the day and for someone, (or a group) to run and manage the plant stall which raised over £400 last year. We had a fabulous group of volunteers last year whose efforts were much appreciated and if any of you could take this on, please let me know by return.
Bird Walk
6 November 2023
The next guided bird walk has been arranged for Saturday 25 November. We will meet at the Dynamo House to leave promptly on the walk at 10am.
Join Hayley and Carl to look for and identify birds around the Country Park.
The walk will last about 2 hours.
Please wear stout footwear and bring binoculars if you have them.
The walk is free but is limited to 15 people so please book early. To book email: [email protected]
Join Hayley and Carl to look for and identify birds around the Country Park.
The walk will last about 2 hours.
Please wear stout footwear and bring binoculars if you have them.
The walk is free but is limited to 15 people so please book early. To book email: [email protected]
Information Notice
2 November 2023
Hedge-laying Workshops
1 November 2023
Lee Scudder, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Land Manager, has agreed to lead hedge-laying workshops at Moor Pond Woods, Papplewick. These are free to attend and will be in three sessions. The first date will be Tuesday 14 November 2023 and then by agreement with participants in December & January.
Places are limited so notify Gill or Stephen if you are interested as soon as possible. Please email them on :-
[email protected]
[email protected]
Places are limited so notify Gill or Stephen if you are interested as soon as possible. Please email them on :-
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Useful Contact Details
Bestwood Country Park Ranger via the Notts County Council Customer Services Team on 0300 500 8080
Please report any overflowing bins directly to Gedling Borough Council – 0115 9013901.
Gedling Borough Council out of hours number 0800 0960306
Please report any overflowing bins directly to Gedling Borough Council – 0115 9013901.
Gedling Borough Council out of hours number 0800 0960306
Who are we?
The Friends of Bestwood Country Park was formed in late 2007 and focuses its activities a few miles north of Nottingham in Bestwood Country Park.
The group’s aim overall is to promote the interests of our big beautiful park, its habitats and flora and fauna as well as its many human visitors and its historic buildings, and to serve as an active means of communication and co-operation between all users.
The group meets most months, you can check out what goes on at the meetings page. We are always looking for new members to join us and everyone is welcome to come along to the meetings. If you think you would be interested in coming along please use the contact us form to let us have your details.
The group’s aim overall is to promote the interests of our big beautiful park, its habitats and flora and fauna as well as its many human visitors and its historic buildings, and to serve as an active means of communication and co-operation between all users.
The group meets most months, you can check out what goes on at the meetings page. We are always looking for new members to join us and everyone is welcome to come along to the meetings. If you think you would be interested in coming along please use the contact us form to let us have your details.
What do we actually do?
There are several strands to the group of people interested in the park so it is not all about meetings! If you like baking or serving coffee and cake you might want to join our Dynamo House Cafe volunteers. If you’re into engineering, you might be interested in joining the Winding Engine House volunteers. If you’re into practical conservation, there are conservation groups that meet on certain weekdays to help the rangers with their work. No experience necessary and tools will be provided.
To find out more check out out volunteering page under the Events tab, or the What's On page.
To find out more check out out volunteering page under the Events tab, or the What's On page.
Useful Links
Read the Richard the Ranger's blog - click here
Read Rob's blog - click here
Read Rob's blog - click here
Bestwood Country Park Facebook account
Bestwood Country Park Flickr site
Bestwood Village Park Run
Bestwood Village WI
Bestwood Village Wikipedia entry
Greenwood Community Forest
Friends of Newstead & Annesley Country Park
Love Parks
Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group
Nottinghamshire CC - Country Parks
If you have images of the park you would like to add to our gallery please send them in to us using [email protected]
You can discuss the format we need using the contact us form.
Bestwood Country Park Flickr site
Bestwood Village Park Run
Bestwood Village WI
Bestwood Village Wikipedia entry
Greenwood Community Forest
Friends of Newstead & Annesley Country Park
Love Parks
Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group
Nottinghamshire CC - Country Parks
If you have images of the park you would like to add to our gallery please send them in to us using [email protected]
You can discuss the format we need using the contact us form.
Actually wanted Friends of Buchan Country Park, based in West Sussex? If so, click here:- fobcp.org.uk.