APRIL 2024
BANK HOLIDAY CAFE OPENING - MONDAY 1 APRIL
9.30am - 12.30pm The Dynamo House Cafe will be open for the Easter Bank Holiday Monday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Serving the usual amazing selection of cakes for £1 each and their 50p hot and cold drinks. Pop over and enjoy a walk around the country park and Mill Lakes or take a stroll around the historic colliery village then reward yourself with a visit to the cafe. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 4, 11, 18, 25 APRIL 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 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 APRIL 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: robert.wombwell2@nottscc.gov.uk Phone: 0300 500 8080 May 2024
THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MAY 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 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 DARLING BUDS OF MAY - Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 12 noon to 4pm Bring along a picnic from 12 noon to 1pm and get yourself in the mood for the full event which starts at 1pm. Meet a pony, check out the live owls, listen to the live music, have a go at the children's craft activities or bug hunt, find out more about the country park and associated interest groups such as the wildlife or History groups. The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be open serving hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes to augment your picnic or just tempt your taste buds. TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 7, 14, 21, 28 MAY 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: robert.wombwell2@nottscc.gov.uk Phone: 0300 500 8080 FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK MEETING Date and time to be confirmed. 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 and time to be confirmed. AT DYNAMO HOUSE Come along and join in - everyone welcome. |
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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