MARCH 2024
EDIBLE HEDGE PLANTING DAY
SATURDAY 2 MARCH There are two sessions - morning (10.30 - 12.30) and afternoon (1.15 - 3.15). Tools & gloves will be provided but wear stout footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Click here to find out more and to book your place - each person attending must be booked in separately. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 7, 14, 21, 28 MARCH 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 5, 12, 19, 26 MARCH 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 11 MARCH 2024 7.30pm at The Dynamo House All welcome to come along and discuss the future of the park and how we can contribute. FRIENDS OF BESTWOOD COUNTRY PARK WILDLIFE GROUP MONDAY 18 MARCH 1pm - 3pm AT DYNAMO HOUSE Come along and join in - everyone welcome. SEVERN TRENT PIPELINE DROP IN MEETING Tuesday 19 March 3.30pm to 6.30pm at the Welfare on Park Road Information will be available about the route of the water supply pipeline as it crosses the park on its way from Redhill to Strelley, along with details of the mitigation plans in place to reduce damage to the environment. STW Ltd staff will be on hand to discuss any issues you have. Drop in and find out more about the project. APRIL 2024
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 5, 12, 19, 26 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 |
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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