What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park & Mill Lakes Country Park |
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Regular Events & Activities
Dynamo House Community Café
Saturdays throughout the year 9.30am to 12.30pm
The Dynamo House Café is a community café staffed by FoBCP volunteers. It is open every Saturday morning offering hot & cold drinks alongside tempting home-made cakes & biscuits. Drinks are £1 each and cakes usually £1.50 each. During winter months on the first Saturday of the month we serve warming home-made soup with home-made rolls too. Please note we now accept card payments The Café plans to be open 9.30am - 12.30pm on most Bank Holiday Mondays too. Winding Engine House Guided ToursSaturday Mornings 10am - 12noon
Throughout the year - FREE, but donations welcome 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 email 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 Kevin by email: [email protected] or the main FoBCP email: [email protected] Saturday 5km Park Run
These happen every Saturday setting out at 9 am. They are always looking for volunteers to marshal or tail walk the event so you don't have to be a keen runner to get involved. 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 more details and to register contact [email protected].
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Special Events Coming Up
FoBCP meetings planned for this year so far are:-
Regular meeting - 7 September venue TBC. 9 November venue TBC. AGM will be on 6 July at 7.30pm at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel followed by the regular meeting at 8pm also at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel. All are welcome to attend. Contact us for an agenda. Volunteering OpportunitiesTuesday Volunteer GroupEvery Tuesday 10am - 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 by Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. PRE-BOOKING of places is essential For more information & to book a place Contact: NCC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: [email protected] Phone: 0300 500 8080 Thursday Volunteer GroupEvery Thursday 10am - 3pm
The tasks will cover a range of conservation work with a particular emphasis on conservation management. Your help on any of these task days will be much appreciated. Meeting details will be send to you when you book your place. As part of this PRE-BOOKING of places is essential. To check availability, to book and for further information contact NCC at least one week beforehand. You may book for more than one date. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer phone: 0115 804 1452 |
