Dynamo Magazine

Summer 2024 - Reclaiming Bestwood Edition

This edition explores the transition of the site from working colliery to country park,
It has been written by David Vincent (he of "Vincent's View") who was the Mining Surveyor employed by the NCC Land Reclamation Team to restore the land at Bestwood Colliery once the pit closed. It gives a whole new perspective to any walk in the country park to know what lies beneath your feet. A great read for anyone visiting the park.
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Winter 2023 - Butterfly Edition

In this edition you can find out the results of a butterfly survey which has taken place in the park. The main species are then highlighted giving you the main points to identify them and information on their lifestyle and habitat.
If this whets your appetite for finding out more about butterflies you can pick up an identification sheet from the Dynamo House Community Cafe when it is open on Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm.
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Autumn 2023 - Pit Pony Edition

In this edition we are looking at the role of pit ponies in the coal industry.
People used to think a coal mine was a dark and dirty place to work in: there was certainly
no glamour down there. For one group, though, this could not have been further from the truth!
They were a truly international brigade.
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Summer 2023 - Volunteers Edition

This edition focuses on the amazing people who volunteer in our park. Without them it would be a far less exciting place to visit. Find out what they do and perhaps think about what skills you have to be able to volunteer along side them. Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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Spring 2023 - Geology Edition

This edition describes the geological formation of the land in the area.  Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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Autumn 2022 - Early Railways Edition

This edition describes the early railways around Bestwood.  Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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Summer 2022 - Volunteer Edition

This edition outlines Volunteering in the Park with FoBCP.  Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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Spring 2022 - Wildlife Group Edition

This edition describes the new FoBCP Wildlife Group.  Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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Jan 2022 - We're Back Edition

This edition announces the return of the Dynamo House Cafe.  Either click on the image or the link below to view the magazine.
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