What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
Events This Month & Next |
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December 2023
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY
5, 12, 19, 26 ODecember 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 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: GBC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: Robert.Wombwell@gedling.gov.uk Phone: 0115 975 7273 As part of this PRE-BOOKING of places is essential. To check availability, to book and for further information contact Sue McDonald 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 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 7, 14, 21, 28 December 10am to 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 Sue McDonald 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 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 MOTH & BAT NIGHT - Date and time to be arranged A moth trap will be set up after dark to catch & identify moths. Bat detectors will be available to use to find out who is flying about at night. Everyone is welcome and there's no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy. NEW HEALTH WALKS - FREE 10 October 10 - 11.30am (Sorry, NO DOGS) A gentle walk around the park expertly guided by Helen. Meet at the Dynamo House ready to set off at 10am. Wear sensible shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. The walk will involve a little "Forest Bathing" - just taking time to reflect on the calm spaces amongst the trees. The walk returns to the Dynamo House at 11.30 for a quick cuppa. PRE-BOOKING of places is essential For more information & to book a place Contact: info@fbcp.org.uk FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK HERITAGE GROUP - Date and time to be arranged This is the fourth meeting of the heritage group. We will be planning how to gather various aspects of the park's history and make it available to everyone in the future. All welcome who are interested in celebrating the unique heritage of the park. GUIDED INSECT/BIRD WALK - FREE - booking essential - Date and time to be arranged Our next guided insect walk in the park will take place on xxx. Assemble at 9.45am at the Dynamo House to leave at 10am. Please wear stout footwear. The walk will last approximately 2 hours. The walk is limited so PRE-BOOKING of places is essential. To book email: events@fbcp.org.uk FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK MEETING - Date and time to be arranged All welcome to come along and discuss the future of the park and how we can contribute. FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK WILDLIFE GROUP - Date time and venue to be arranged Come along and join in - everyone welcome. JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS weather permitting - Date and time to be arranged Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near the steps by the Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools will be provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending and to confirm that the event is still going ahead. January 2024
THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY
4, 11, 18, 25 January 10am to 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 Sue McDonald 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 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January 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 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: GBC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: Robert.Wombwell@gedling.gov.uk Phone: 0115 975 7273 NEW HEALTH WALKS - FREE - Date to be confirmed (Sorry, NO DOGS) A gentle walk around the park expertly guided by Helen. Meet at the Dynamo House ready to set off at 10am. Wear sensible shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. The walk will involve a little "Forest Bathing" - just taking time to reflect on the calm spaces amongst the trees. The walk returns to the Dynamo House at 11.30 for a quick cuppa. PRE-BOOKING of places is essential For more information & to book a place Contact: info@fbcp.org.uk FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK MEETING - Date to be confirmed (Note change of date) All welcome to come along and discuss the future of the park and how we can contribute. FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK WILDLIFE GROUP - Date to be confirmed Come along and join in - everyone welcome FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK HERITAGE GROUP - Date to be confirmed We will be gathering various aspects of the park's history and planning how to make it available to everyone in the future. All welcome who are interested in celebrating the unique heritage of the park. GUIDED BIRD/INSECT WALK - FREE - booking essential - Date to be confirmed Our next guided bird walk in the park coming soon. JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS weather permitting - Date to be confirmed Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near the steps by the Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools will be provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending and to confirm that the event is still going ahead. |
More Details of Regular Events
Winding Engine House Tours
Saturday 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 Bob Gow email: robertngow@ntlworld.com Phone: 0115 9636215 or the main FoBCP email: info@fbcp.org.uk The Dynamo House Café
Saturdays throughout the year 9.30am to 12.30pm
The Dynamo House Café is a community cafe staffed by FoBCP volunteers. It is open every Saturday morning offering hot & cold drinks alongside tempting home-made cakes & biscuits. Please note we now accept card payments for a minimum £1 spend. The Café will be open 9.30am - 12.30pm on Bank Holiday Mondays too. Saturday 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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