What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
Events This Month
APRIL
SUNDAY 1 April 2:30pm
A special showing of the excellent film 'The Messenger', will take place at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold.£5.50 Concessions £4.50 For more information click here. MONDAY 2 April 10am to 1pm As a special Easter Treat the Dynamo House Café and the Winding Engine House will be open on this Bank Holiday Monday. The WEH will be offering free tours from 10am to 12 noon and the Café will be offering refreshments 10am to 1pm. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 5 April 10am to 3pm If you can spare any time to come along & help on any of these task days your help will be much appreciated. Meet outside the classroom at Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk MINI-MINERS - Saturday 7 April from 10.00am – 1.00pm FREE In addition to our usual activities for children, there will be extra activities on the first Saturday of the month at the Dynamo House. This month we will be making a flower pot complete with little weed. All activities are FREE. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Monday - Date to be confirmed (weather permitting) – assemble at 10am Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending and we'll let you know the date. Meet in the Gedling car park; bring strong gardening gloves, and picnic. Tools provided. Use our contact form if you have queries. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 12 April 10am to 3pm If you can spare any time to come along & help on any of these task days your help will be much appreciated. Meet outside the classroom at Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk KNIT & NATTER - Wednesday 18 April - 1.30pm to 3pm: FREE This is a monthly event in the Dynamo House supported by Bestwood Village WI, usually on the third Wednesday of the month. Bring along your knitting or crochet – beginners welcome – all abilities catered for. Light refreshments available. Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 19 April 10am to 3pm If you can spare any time to come along & help on any of these task days your help will be much appreciated. Meet outside the class room at Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk FoBCP MONTHLY MEETING - 19 April 7pm The Friends of Bestwood Country Park meeting takes place at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel starting at 7pm. All are welcome to come along and contribute or just listen to the dialogue about all issues affecting the park. For more information and a copy of the agenda: Contact: Gill Costello email: HERE RADIO NOTTINGHAM BIG DAY OUT - Sunday 22 April 10am to 1pm The Dynamo House Community Café, and the Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House will be open for their usual hours, as part of the various local events being publicised by Radio Nottingham to encourage the use of leisure facilities in the county. WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 25 April 10.30am FREE Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a gentle free 90-minute guided walk. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 26 April 10am to 3pm If you can spare any time to come along & help on any of these task days your help will be much appreciated. Meet outside the class room at Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk |
Regular EventsWinding Engine House ToursSaturday Mornings 10am - 12noon
Throughout the year Free tours of the Winding Engine House are available on Saturday mornings. There is no need to book but if you expect a large party to attend you could ring ahead to let the volunteers know. Tours outside these normal opening hours can be arranged - See the WEH Volunteers page. If you would like more information, want to discuss a group tour or wish to become a member please contact the Heritage Development Officers on 0115 976 2422. The Dynamo House Café
Saturdays throughout the year 10am to 1pm
The Dynamo House Café is open every Saturday morning offering hot & cold drinks alongside tempting cakes & biscuits. The Café will be open 10am - 1pm on Bank Holiday Mondays and we hope to open on Sunday mornings 10am to 12 noon in July, August & September next summer if we can increase the number of volunteers to cover the extra shifts. Mini-Miners First Saturdays
On the first Saturday of the month throughout the year 10am to 12 noon.
Easter to October - Outdoor activities In addition to our usual activities for children, under 5 can ‘tunnel for coal’ and older ones can join in the hunt for mining objects around the site. All activities are FREE. November to Easter - Indoor activities In the colder months indoor activities will take place in the Dynamo House. All activities are FREE although there may be a small charge to cover materials for some craft materials if taken home. Monthly Wednesday Health Walks
2nd, 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month - 10.30am - 12 noon
In 2018 : 21 March, 25 April, 23 May, 27 June, 25 July, 19 Sept, 17 October, 14 November, 12 December In 2019: 16 January, 13 February, 13 March FREE guided walks in the park. Long proven to be one of the best forms of exercise to improve body & mind, this series of invigorating yet gentle, 90 minute, ranger led walks are designed to do both. So join us, you don’t have to book, just turn up and bring along friends & family! (Please note: walks may include some slopes). For further information contact Sue McDonald on 0115 975 3782 Meet at the Winding Engine House Car Park 10.30am. Due to the terrain and the nature of some events good mobility may be required. Please telephone in advance to discuss your needs. Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult. 5km Park Run
These happen every Saturday setting out at 9 am. To attend please walk, cycle or go by public transport if you can, as there is very limited parking nearby. It is free to take part but you must register first. For details and to register contact bestwoodvillageoffice@parkrun.com.
Nordic Walking
Contact Richard:- richardmorris159@hotmail.com
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