What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
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Events This Month & Next
MARCH
WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 4 March 10.30am FREE
Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a gentle free 90-minute guided walk. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 4 March 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 7 March from 10.00am – 12 noon FREE In addition to our usual activities for children, there will be extra activities on the first Saturday of the month at the Dynamo House. This month we will be making origami paper flowers. All activities are FREE. THERE WILL BE SOUP ON SALE AT THE DYNAMO HOUSE 75p soup, 50p buttered home-made roll. Last time this winter. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 9 January 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Provisionally Wednesday 11 March - 10am to 3pm CHECK WITH SUE IF/WHEN THIS WILL TAKE PLACE This is an opportunity to undertake some supervised conservation work in the local area to improve habitat and increase biodiversity. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). The exact location will be confirmed when you book your place. Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. You must notify Sue of your intention to attend by 4pm on Monday prior to the event. To book a place Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date TBC (weather permitting) – assemble at 10am Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near steps by Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 12 March 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 18 March - 1.30pm to 3.30pm FREE TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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. 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. FoBCP Bi-MONTHLY MEETING - Tuesday 24 March 2pm at the Dynamo House. This will also be the FoBCP AGM TEMPORARILY CANCELLED The Friends of Bestwood Country Park bi-monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday 24 March at 2pm at the Dynamo House. All are welcome to come along and contribute or just listen to the dialogue about all issues affecting the park. THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED DATE & VENUE. For more information and a copy of the agenda: Contact: Gill Costello email: HERE THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 26 March 10am to 3pm TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk APRIL
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Provisionally 1 April
CHECK WITH SUE IF/WHEN THIS WILL TAKE PLACE TEMPORARILY CANCELLED This is an opportunity to undertake some supervised conservation work in the local area to improve habitat and increase biodiversity. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). The exact location will be confirmed when you book your place. Bring a packed lunch & a sense of humour. You must notify Sue of your intention to attend by 4pm on Monday prior to the event. To book a place Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 2 April 10am to 3pm TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 4 April from 10.00am – 12 noon FREE 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. We will be making Easter bunny cards. All these activities are FREE. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk JAPANESE WATER GARDENS VOLUNTEERS - Date to be confirmed (weather permitting) TEMPORARILY CANCELLED Assemble at 10 am at the top end of the Gardens near steps by Bestwood Lodge Hotel; bring strong gardening gloves, a picnic, and wear stout footwear. Tools provided. Use the contact form to let us know you are interested in attending and to confirm the date. WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 8 April 10.30am FREE TEMPORARILY CANCELLED Assemble in the Winding Engine House car park for a gentle free 90-minute guided walk. For more information and to discuss your first session Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 9 April December 10am to 3pm TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO FoBCP MEETING IN APRIL - next meeting is on 19 May. CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 15 April - 1.30pm to 3.30pm FREE TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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. 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. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 16 & 23 & 30 April 10am to 3pm TEMPORARILY CANCELLED 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 at 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 Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk |
Regular EventsWinding Engine House Tours
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