What's on in and around Bestwood Country Park
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Events This Month & Next
DECEMBER
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 7, 14, 21, 28 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 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 December 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 THURSDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 2, 9, 16, December 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, 26 10am - 1pm Yes we really will be open on Boxing Day 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. Masks are optional but would be appreciated during your time at the counter making your order. MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 4 December FREE 10am – 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 WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 1 December 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 CRAFTERNOON - Wednesday 8 December FREE 1.30pm to 3.30pm PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Free craft sessions held at the Dynamo House on every 3rd (or 2nd!) 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 December (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. JANUARY 2022
DYNAMO HOUSE COMMUNITY CAFE - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 January
10am - 1pm Yes - we really are open on New Year's Day! The Dynamo House Community Cafe will be opening every Saturday serving hot & cold drinks (50p) and home-made cakes (75p) on sale. Please note we accept CASH ONLY. Masks are optional but would be appreciated during your time at the counter making your order. MINI-MINERS - SATURDAY 1 January FREE 10am – 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 TUESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY - 4, 11, 18, 25 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 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 Phone: 0115 975 7273 WEDNESDAY HEALTH WALK - 5 January 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 6, 13, 20, 27 January 10am to 3pm The tasks will cover a range of conservation work with a particular emphasis on conservation management. Specific details are set out below. Your help on any of these task days will be much appreciated. Meeting details will be sent 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. For more information & to book a place Contact: NCC Green Spaces Team, Community Liaison Officer email: sue.mcdonald@nottscc.gov.uk phone: 0115 804 1452 FOBCP Bi-MONTHLY MEETING - Monday 10 January 10am at the Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village Please contact us using the contact form to obtain an agenda. WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER TASK DAY 12, 19, 26 January 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 19 January 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. 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 January (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 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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