What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
Events This Month & Next
JANUARY 2019
THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 3 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 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 5 January rom 10.00am – 12noon 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 New Year Bunting. All activities are FREE. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk SOUP & ROLL - SATURDAY 5 January 10am til it runs out! On the first Saturday of the month from November through to the spring we will be serving warming home-made veggie soup and hand-made bread rolls at the Dynamo House Café. A mug of hot soup is 50p and the bead roll and butter is 50p. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 10 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 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 JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date TBC (weather permitting) – assemble at 10am Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near steps by Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending. WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 16 January 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 - 17 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 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 - Thursday 17 January 7pm The Friends of Bestwood Country Park monthly 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 CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Wednesday 23 January - 10am to 3pm: FREE This is a new opportunity to undertake some supervised conservation work to improve habitat and increase biodiversity. The work will take place at The Linby Trail, off the traffic island on the B6011 in Linby NG15 8AJ. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. You must notify Sue of your intention to attend by 4pm on Monday prior to the event. Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk KNIT & NATTER - Wednesday 23 January - 1.30pm to 3.30pm: 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 - 24 & 31 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 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 FEBRUARY
MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 2 February from 10.00am – 12noon 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 painting cut out wooden shapes - either farm animals or sea creatures. All activities are FREE. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Wednesday 6 February - 10am to 3pm: FREE This is an opportunity to undertake some supervised conservation work to improve habitat and increase biodiversity. The work will take place at The Linby Trail, off the traffic island on the B6011 in Linby NG15 8AJ. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. You must notify Sue of your intention to attend by 4pm on Monday prior to the event. Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 7 February 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 JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date TBC (weather permitting) – assemble at 10am Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near steps by Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending. SOUP & ROLL - SATURDAY 9 February 10am til it runs out! On the first Saturday of the month from November through to the spring we will be serving warming home-made veggie soup and hand-made bread rolls at the Dynamo House Café. This month we have had to delay to the second Saturday . A mug of hot soup is 50p and the bead roll and butter is 50p. WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 13 February 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 - 14 February 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 20 February - 1.30pm to 3.30pm: 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 - 21 February 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 FoBCP MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday 21 February 7pm The Friends of Bestwood Country Park monthly 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 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 28 February 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. Mini-Miners First Saturdays
On the first Saturday of the month throughout the year 10am to 12 noon.
We offer indoor creative craft activities in the Dynamo House. All activities are FREE and you usually get something to take home at the end of the session. Activities vary but are usually suitable for anyone over 3 or 4 years old although some younger ones might need a little help from a parent or sibling. To see the type of things we offer click here. Monthly Wednesday Health Walks
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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