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October 2024
Songs Around the Campfire at Brookside
Join talented choir mistress Beth Allen at Brookside for a good old sing song this half term. It's well documented that singing has many health and wellbeing benefits, so bring your enthusiasm and get stuck in. Absolutely no experience required, these events are all about trying something new and having fun! Some things to note: Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times Please wear suitable, waterproof outdoor clothes and sturdy boots Please bring something to sit on…
Find out more »Autumn Foraging Walk with Medical Herbalist Danielle Kay
Join Medical Herbalist, Danielle Kay, for an Autumn Foraging Walk followed by recipe demonstrations. Learn about the healing properties of local plants, shrubs and trees! We will be meeting at Oak Hill park (next the playground) and taking a walk into Woodnook Vale. This will be around 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace, but on some uneven ground. We will then finish back at Oak Hill for the demonstrations and samples! Under 18s welcome with an adult. This will be…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for the last month of the Peel Park Pollinators project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To book a place or find out more email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call into the Prospects office at 54 Broadway, Accrington
Find out more »Tree Nursery Development session @Miller Fold Allotment
Join the PROSPECTS team for two sessions in October as we develop our exciting new Tree Nursery! Currently, the allotment is difficult to access so we will be concentrating on making the site safer to walk around by scraping the paths, cutting back overgrown vegetation and doing general maintenance. Due to the reduced accessibility, the session is not suitable for everyone. Please contact us for more details. Tuesday 15th October - 10am-3pm - Cutting grass and managing flower beds. (Robert)…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »HALLOWEEN Bat Walk at Brookside
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice and Roger "The Batman" Cunliffe for a Sooktactular Bat Walk at Brookside this Halloween! Bring your very best costumes to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Come and learn all about these magical little creatures, and hopefully see them in action at Brookside. We will be using special bat detectors, which convert bat calls to a frequency that humans can hear, and you'll be amazed how many we find flying around…
Find out more »November 2024
Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery session
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session at our new 'Tree Nursery' Allotment at Miller Fold! This week, we will be stratifying seeds (rowan, guelder rose & spindle) ready for the winter. We'll also be building a rodent-proof tree box to keep the trees safe! We will be meeting at the small car park at the top of Miller Fold Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NT (more on-street parking available once the car park is full). Google maps link HERE. PLEASE NOTE: Site Accessibility -…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park’s Old Bowling Green
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Bullough Park's old bowling green in Accrington. We will be meeting at the main car park off Dunny Shop Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0LW. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park’s Old Bowling Green
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Bullough Park's old bowling green in Accrington. We will be meeting at the main car park off Dunny Shop Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0LW. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery – Landscaping the Entrance with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for two sessions at the new Community Tree Nursery near Miller Fold. On Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th of October we will be landscaping the entrance to the site and carrying out general maintenance tasks. We will meet at the bottom of Miller Fold Avenue (BBS ONY) at midday. Alice will be on site in high viz. If you are driving, please park at the top of the hill, where the road…
Find out more »Community Tree Nursery – Landscaping the Entrance with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for two sessions at the new Community Tree Nursery near Miller Fold. On Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th of October we will be landscaping the entrance to the site and carrying out general maintenance tasks. We will meet at the bottom of Miller Fold Avenue (BBS ONY) at midday. Alice will be on site in high viz. If you are driving, please park at the top of the hill, where the road…
Find out more »Wreath Making with Alice
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice for a creative craft evening in the Stanhill Methodist Church. We will be creating festive wreaths from natural materials foraged from Brookside, perfect to decorate your home this Christmas! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. This event is free to attend, with an optional collection taking place on the night in aid of the Wildflower Meadow restoration work at Brookside. Each £1 raised will buy enough seeds to sow 1m…
Find out more »Citizen Science Day: Water Quality Testing
Join our Brookside Development Office Alice and the Ribble Rivers Trust for a citizen science event at Brookside. We will be collecting vital water quality data for the four lodges and lottice brook, which will inform our management plan. No experience is necessary and all training will be provided. We will meet at the Stanhill Methodist Church at 10am before walking down to the site together. All are welcome but under 18s must be supervised by an adult. Please contact…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Harvey Street Oswaldtwistle
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Harvey Street South in Oswaldtwistle for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! We will be meeting on the green next to the Wordsworth Close estate, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QP. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) The TreeACTION…
Find out more »NATIONAL TREE WEEK Tree Planting at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting hedgerow trees at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve in Accrington for NATIONAL TREE WEEK 2024! No experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! All ages welcome. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots (wellies are advised) To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into the Prospects office…
Find out more »Hyndburn’s Nature Reserve Volunteers session @Peel Park and the Coppice LNR
Map showing the meeting point at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. Click the image to be taken to the map. Join us for our new Hyndburn's Nature Reserves project! There will be weekly conservation volunteers sessions at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. Come along to learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife! To express your interest or find out more, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348 or call…
Find out more »Miller Fold Community Allotment session
Join Sonja to learn new gardening skills, socialise and relax in nature while supporting our productive community allotment! Activities will include weeding, planting and bed maintenance. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. No experience needed. Snacks and brews will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to find out more and get involved.
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