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November 2019
WOODY (at Clayton Forest Park)
This week we’ll be continuing to thin the Larch plantation at Clayton Forest Park (also known as Wilson’s Playing Fields) which is at the end of Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors. You can also access the site from the bottom of Bell Lane, off Burnley Road. We’ll be meeting at 9.30am in the Car Park of the Wilson’s Playing Fields Changing Rooms (see location map below). Please wear appropriate clothing for the time of year. Expect it to be cold and…
Find out more »TREE PROTECTION AT PLANTATION WOOD
We will be looking after some of our ancient Oaks and Hawthorn in the grounds of the old Hall. We will be making brash piles around some of our grand old trees to help with natural regeneration of seedlings from these veterans. Meet at the gates to Arden Hall which is at the top of Plantation Street in Accrington at 10.00am. The gates are just after the turning for Wensley Drive. The nearest postcode is BB5 6RU. Click HERE to…
Find out more »December 2019
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »WOODY (at Clayton Forest Park)
This week we’ll be continuing to thin the Larch plantation at Clayton Forest Park (also known as Wilson’s Playing Fields) which is at the end of Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors. You can also access the site from the bottom of Bell Lane, off Burnley Road. We’ll be meeting at 9.30am in the Car Park of the Wilson’s Playing Fields Changing Rooms (see location map below). Please wear appropriate clothing for the time of year. Expect it to be cold and…
Find out more »PRIESTLEY CLOUGH LEAKY DAM BUILDING
Come and make some leaky dams to help control the flow of water into Priestley Clough. Meeting point to be confirmed. All tools will be provided. Please bring lunch to keep you going and a pair of wellies. Places must be booked in advance. email admin@ribbletrust.com or ring 01200 444452 and ask for Charlotte or Helen for more information.
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »HEATHLAND MANAGEMENT AT THE COPPICE
The heathland at The Coppice has recently had some cutting and we will be clearing some of the scrub to allow new heather growth and to increase the area and density of the heathland. Meet at 10:00am at the Bowling Green Car Park at the end of Peel Park Avenue, Accrington BB5 6HF Grid Ref: SD768293. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348, 07974 626835 or email roger.plum@prospectsfoundation.org.uk Wear warm clothing and wellies or boots. Bring lunch and a…
Find out more »January 2020
WOODY (at Clayton Forest Park)
For our first volunteer day of 2020 we will be continuing to thin the Ash woodland at Clayton Forest Park (also known as Wilson’s Playing Fields) which is at the end of Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors. We’ll be meeting at 9.30am in the Car Park of the Wilson’s Playing Fields Changing Rooms (see location map below). Please wear appropriate clothing for the time of year. Expect it to be cold and wet underfoot. If you would like to join us…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »WOODY (at Clayton Forest Park)
This Friday, we'll be continuing to thin and process timber from the Ash woodland at Clayton Forest Park (also known as Wilson’s Playing Fields) which is at the end of Clayton Hall Drive, Clayton-le-Moors. We’ll be meeting at 9.30am in the Car Park of the Wilson’s Playing Fields Changing Rooms (see location map below). Please wear appropriate clothing for the time of year. Expect it to be cold and wet underfoot. If you would like to join us please contact…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »WOODY (on Woodnook Vale)
This Friday (17th Jan) we will be felling trees deemed potentially dangerous to users of the path / cycleway through Woodnook Vale. This route is owned by Lancashire County Council and forms part of the National Cycleway Route 6 and is also well used by walkers, runners and dog walkers. As the route was an old railway line some of the trees (mostly willow) are growing in the banking at steep angles and a number have split and fallen onto…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »CANAL VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY Tottleworth
Bridge No 108, Tottleworth Bridge off Spring Street on the Leeds Liverpool canal. To tidy up the picnic area and access steps on both sides of the bridge. Access via Spring Street and turn right to access the car park over the canal bridge. Grid Reference: SD727308.
Find out more »WOODY (on Woodnook Vale)
This Friday (24th Jan) we will be felling trees deemed potentially dangerous to users of the path / cycleway through Woodnook Vale. This route is owned by Lancashire County Council and forms part of the National Cycleway Route 6 and is also well used by walkers, runners and dog walkers. As the route was an old railway line some of the trees (mostly willow) are growing in the banking at steep angles and a number have split and fallen onto…
Find out more »CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348,…
Find out more »WOODY (at Clayton Forest Park)
This Friday we'll be back at Clayton Forest Park but this time we'll be processing the felled Larch into planks in order to make bird boxes, hedgehog homes and Forest School equipment. We'll be meeting at 9.30am in the Wilson's Playing Field Car Park. Click on the map below to see a larger version!
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