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June 2025
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY
3, 10, 17, 24 June 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 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 5, 12, 19, 26 June 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 deails 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, Sue McDonald email: [email protected] phone: 0115 804 1452 FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK MEETING Details TBC Come along and join in - everyone welcome. FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK WILDLIFE GROUP MEETING Details TBC Come along and join in - everyone welcome. July 2025
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 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 TASK DAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 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: [email protected] phone: 0115 804 1452 FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK MEETING Details TBC Location and Time TBC Come along and join in - everyone welcome. email: [email protected] FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK WILDLIFE GROUP MEETING Details TBC 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: [email protected] Phone: 0115 9636215 or the main FoBCP email: [email protected] The Dynamo House 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 50p each and cakes usually £1 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 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 [email protected].
Nordic Walking
Contact Richard:- [email protected]
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