What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
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Events This Month & Next
MAY 2022
DARLING BUDS OF MAY - BH Monday 2 May 12 noon - 4pm
FREE entry There will be plenty for all the family to do as we help celebrate trees and blossoms during this season of new growth. Bug hunts, tree walks, children's crafts, a plant stall, and much more. There will be refreshments and cakes available at the Dynamo House Cafe but feel free to bring a picnic along with you. The gates open at noon and the activities start from 1pm with the things wrapping up at 4pm. TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 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. PRE-BOOKING of places is essential For more information & to book a place Contact: GBC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: Robert.Wombwell@gedling.gov.uk Phone: 0115 975 7273 WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 4 May FREE 10.30am - 12 noon Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a free 90-minute gentle guided walk. Wear sensible footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 4, 11, 18, 25 May 10am to 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. These events are currently working to Covid19 protocols to try to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. 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 DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 7, 14, 21, 28 May 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening every Saturday, (except Christmas Day) serving hot & cold drinks (50p) and home-made cakes (75p) on sale. Please note we accept CASH ONLY. DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 8, 15, 22, 29 May 2pm - 4pm Sundays The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening every Sunday in the summer serving hot & cold drinks (50p) and individual packets of biscuits (50p). If there is any cake left over from Saturdays this will also be on sale at 75p. Please note we accept CASH ONLY. WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 11, 18, 25 May 10am to 3pm The tasks will cover a range of conservation work with a particular emphasis on conservation management along the Linby Trail. Your help on any of these task days will be much appreciated. Meeting details will be send to you when you book your place. These events are currently working to Covid19 protocols to try to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. 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 CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 18 May - FREE 1.30pm to 3.30pm Free craft sessions are 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. 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. JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date to be confirmed in May (weather permitting) Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near the steps by the 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 that the event is still going ahead. JUNE
WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 1 June FREE
10.30am - 12 noon Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a free 90-minute gentle guided walk. Wear sensible footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 10am to 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. These events are currently working to Covid19 protocols to try to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. 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 DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 4, 11, 18, 25 June 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturdays The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening every Saturday, (except Christmas Day) serving hot & cold drinks (50p) and home-made cakes (75p) on sale. Please note we accept CASH ONLY. DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2pm - 4pm Sundays The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening every Sunday in the summer serving hot & cold drinks (50p) and individual packets of biscuits (50p). If there is any cake left over from Saturdays this will also be on sale at 75p. Please note we accept CASH ONLY. TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 7, 14, 21, 28 June 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. PRE-BOOKING of places is essential For more information & to book a place Contact: GBC Park Ranger, Rob Wombwell email: Robert.Wombwell@gedling.gov.uk Phone: 0115 975 7273 WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 8, 15, 22, 29 June 10am to 3pm The tasks will cover a range of conservation work with a particular emphasis on conservation management along the Linby Trail. Your help on any of these task days will be much appreciated. Meeting details will be send to you when you book your place. These events are currently working to Covid19 protocols to try to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. 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 JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date to be confirmed in June (weather permitting) Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near the steps by the 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 that the event is still going ahead. |
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. 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 9.30am to 12.30pm
The Dynamo House Café is open every Saturday morning offering hot & cold drinks alongside tempting cakes & biscuits. The Café will be open 9.30am - 12.30pm on Bank Holiday Mondays too. Mini-Miners - Every First Saturday
On the first Saturday of the month throughout the year 10am to 12 noon.
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED 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
FREE guided walks in the country 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 804 1452 Meeting place is here using What3Words map system. (quite.flock.action) 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. 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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