What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
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Events This Month & Next
JANUARY 2020
DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFÉ – New Year's Day – Wednesday 1 January the Dynamo House cafe will be open from 10.30am to around 12 noon to accommodate the extra Park Run and anyone else who finds themselves in the park that day. We will be serving drinks and there may be a few free treats on offer to say thank you for your custom throughout the year.
THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 2 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 MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 4 January 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 snowy pictures of the park. All activities are FREE. THERE WILL BE SOUP ON SALE AT THE DYNAMO HOUSE 75p soup, 50p buttered home-made bread roll. For more information Contact: Sue McDonald, 0115 927 3674 email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 8 January 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 - 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 CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 15 January - 1.30pm to 3.30pm FREE 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. CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Provisionally Wednesday 15 January - 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 - 16 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 GUIDED WALK - SATURDAY 18 JANUARY Stride into the New Year in the footsteps of Nell Gwynn! A free guided walk, starting at 11 am, will take you round the new 6-mile route, which starts and finishes at Southglade Leisure Centre. The walk is guided by members of Nottingham's Local Access Forum. See poster for details... FoBCP Bi-MONTHLY MEETING - Tuesday 21 January 10.30am The Friends of Bestwood Country Park monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday 21 January at 10.30am, in the Dynamo House. All are welcome to come along and contribute or just listen to the dialogue about all issues affecting the park. For more information and a copy of the agenda: Contact: Gill Costello email: HERE THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 23 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 REPAIR CAFE AT THE DYNAMO HOUSE - Saturday 25 January 12.30pm to 2pm Bring along any of your clothes in need of a little TLC. Split seams, hanging hems, perforated pockets can all be fixed for free by the Repair Cafe staff for free. The Cafe will be open until 1pm serving drinks and cakes. THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 30 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 FEBRUARY
MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 1 February 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. We will be making sure you are lucky in love by decorating real horseshoes with hearts and flowers. All these activities are FREE. THERE WILL BE SOUP ON SALE AT THE DYNAMO HOUSE 75p soup, 50p buttered home-made bread roll. 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) 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. CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING - Provisionally 5 February 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 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 6 February 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 WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 5 February 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 - 13 February December 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 PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO FoBCP MEETING IN FEBRUARY - next meeting is on 17 March at Bestwood Lodge Hotel starting at 7pm. This will also be the FoBCP AGM CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 19 February - 1.30pm to 3.30pm FREE 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 - 20 February 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 |
Regular EventsWinding Engine House ToursSaturday 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 the Heritage Development Officers 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. Mini-Miners - Every First Saturday
On the first Saturday of the month throughout the year 10am to 12 noon.
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 975 3782 Meeting place is here using What3Words map system. 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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