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January 2023

Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, January 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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New Year’s Walks – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Are you looking to keep fit this New Year? Have you resolved to explore nature and meet new people? Then come on a weekly wellbeing walk with Prospects Foundation at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR!  Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome! Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Saturday 21th January Time:  10am - 11:30am Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, meet in the Bowling Green Car Park

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, January 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  Come along and 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.

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Miller Fold Allotment 6a – Rewilding

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Woodnook Community Garden, Belfield Road
Accrington,
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Spout House Woodland – Green Team Volunteering

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spout House Community Woodland, Higher Gate Road
Accrington, BB5 6LH

Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be removing the old tree guards from when the woodland was first planted. All equipment and PPE will be provided. We will be meeting at the village stocks, Higher Gate Road. There is on street parking along Higher Gate Road, then it will be a short walk to the site. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. To find…

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Huncoat Woods – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, January 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Huncoats woodland

Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include coppicing hazel and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, January 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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New Year’s Walks – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Saturday, January 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Are you looking to keep fit this New Year? Have you resolved to explore nature and meet new people? Then come on a weekly wellbeing walk with Prospects Foundation at Peel Park and the Coppice LNR!  Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome! Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Email to book: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Saturday 28th January Time:  10am - 11:30am Location: Peel Park and the Coppice LNR, meet in the Bowling Green Car Park

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, January 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  Come along and 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.

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Oakhill Workshop – Rewilding

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Oakhill Park, Accrington BB5 2NY, 113 Manchester Rd
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2NY United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of woodwork! Tasks will include; pallet breaking, building planters, and pyrography Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Woodnook Vale – Green Team Volunteering

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Woodnook Vale Nature Reserve, Nuttall Street
Accrington, BB5 2HW

Join our 'Green Team' of conservation volunteers led by our Green Spaces staff members: Helen, Brandon & Chloe. This week we will be doing a litter pick along the Vale. All equipment and PPE will be provided. We will be meeting by the entrance on Nuttall Street in Accrington (across from Pappous Greek Grill), BB5 2HW at 10am. There is on street parking available. Staff will be wearing an orange hi-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please…

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February 2023

Martholme Greenway – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, February 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Martholme Greenway, Martholme Greenway Martholme Lane, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7UQ + Google Map

Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include coppicing hazel and removing non-native trees from the site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, February 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, February 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  Come along and 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.

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Miller Fold Allotment 6a – Rewilding

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Woodnook Community Garden, Belfield Road
Accrington,
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Join Gareth and the Rewilding Volunteers for a spot of Wildlife friendly Gardening! Tasks will include; weeding, watering, composting and more... Please wear weather appropriate clothing, robust footwear and bring your own refreshments Contact Gareth gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more!

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Rushton House Farm – Hyndburn’s Woodlands

Thursday, February 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rushton House Farm, Broadfield/Rough Hay Lane
Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3SF United Kingdom
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Join Gareth and the Woodland Volunteers for a day of practical environmental conservation! Tasks will include removing non-native trees and thinning Holly on site. Contact Gareth - gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230 348 to find out more and get involved!

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Woody CIC Volunteering Day

Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Join WOODY for a day of volunteer woodland management. Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact Gareth – gareth.muir@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Find out more about Woody here: http://woodyhyndburn.org.uk/ Woody Flyer 2022

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Special Saturday conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  Come along and 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.

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Conservation volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve

Monday, February 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom

Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out heathland, grassland and woodland management work throughout the year.  Come along and 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.

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Moss ID and Other Bryophytes ID Training – Peel Park and the Coppice LNR

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, Main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green)
Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6HL United Kingdom
Free

Fall in love with moss this Valentine's Day on a free moss and other bryophytes ID training session led by the PROSPECTS Foundation and Ribble Rivers Trust! We will be meeting at Accrington St Paul's Church Hall for ID training and then head up to Peel Park and the Coppice LNR for some identification in the field. Limited spaces available. To book, contact Robert: robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Date: Tuesday 14th February Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Accrington St Paul's Church Hall

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