What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
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Events This Month
AUGUST
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August
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. For more information & to book a place Contact: GBC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: Robert.Wombwell@gedling.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 5, 12, 19, 26 August 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. For more information & to book a place Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 7, 14, 21, 28 & 30 (BH) 10am - 1pm The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening outdoors in the Winding Engine compound every Saturday. There will be hot & cold drinks (50p) and home-made cakes (75p) on sale. Please note we accept CASH ONLY and there is no cover provided for customer seating, so fingers crossed for some dry weather. Masks are optional but would be appreciated during your time at the counter making your order. MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 7 August FREE 10.00am – 12 noon TEMPORARILY CANCELLED In addition to our usual activities for children, there will be extra activities on the first Saturday of the month at the Dynamo House. All these activities are FREE and you get to take home what you make. For more information Contact: FoBCP email: Info@fbcp.org.uk JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date to be confirmed (weather permitting) Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near the steps by 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 the date each month. WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - x August FREE 10.30am - 12 noon TEMPORARILY CANCELLED Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a free 90-minute gentle guided walk. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 18 August FREE 1.30pm to 3.30pm Free craft sessions held at the Dynamo House on every 3rd Wednesday. Bring along a craft to work on, or turn up and have a go at a new craft. - this month silk painting to make a themed bunting. Encouragement and helping hands available along with a cuppa and friendship. Drop in any time during the session to find out more - no need to book - just turn up. |
Regular EventsWinding 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. Masks must be worn as social distancing is impossible in the confined space of the WEH. Tours will be taken round in family/bubble groups to minimise social mixing. If you would like more information, want to discuss a group tour or wish to become a member please contact Laura Simpson the Heritage Officer 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 too. Mini-Miners - Every First Saturday
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