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January 2024
Tree Planting at The Great Harwood Showground
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at the Great Harwood Showground with the Great Harwood Argicultural Society. We will be meeting at the top gate entrance just off Harwood New Road, BB6 7TD. 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…
Find out more »Community Crocus Planting at Memorial Park
On Saturday 6th January The PROSPECTS Foundation will be hosting a community Crocus planting day at Memorial Park, Church Lane Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7PU. Come along and help us plant Crocus bulbs to add to the beauty of the park! Previously, the Friends of Memorial Park have planted over 15,000 Crocus bulbs so we will be helping fill out the sections that haven't been planted. This is a family-friendly event. There is no need for booking, just turn up!…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 1pm (no session Thursday 9th.) We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks project! 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…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Whinney Hill woodland carrying out some general maintenance and tidying up the site. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. Please remember to bring warm items of clothing e.g., hats, gloves, extra thick socks, spare fleeces/jackets. We…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. Tasks for the week will include finishing clearing the garden paths and sowing in the polytunnel. Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome! Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more.
Find out more »Memorial Park – Woodland Management
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting on Church Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7PU. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Eco Refill shop – 54 Broadway
PROSPECTS is now selling a selection of refills! Bring a container, grab a refill and start/restart your refill journey. We currently stock laundry liquid, fabric conditioner and washing up liquid to refill, but are looking to expand our range if it proves popular. Pop to the PROSPECTS office at 54 Broadway, Accrington and ring the bell. We're usually upstairs so don't be put off if there's no one around. Open between 10am and 2pm every Thursday. For more info contact…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Bullough Park 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 Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks project! 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,…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 1pm (no session Thursday 9th.) We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks project! 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…
Find out more »Woodnook Vale – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Woodnook Vale LNR. The first half of the session will involve tidying up the entrance on Nuttall Street, while the second half will focus on felling small Ash trees suffering from Ash dieback close to the path. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. This week we will continue sowing in polytunnel and start mulching around soft fruit bushes with our own compost! Please wear warm, weather appropriate clothing and robust footwear. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Sonja sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk or phone 01254 230348 to get involved or to find out more.
Find out more »Memorial Park – Rhododendron Bashing
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting on Church Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7PU. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Arden Hall
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Arden Hall in Accrington. We will be meeting at the top of Plantation Rd by the Arden Hall gates, Accrington, BB5 6RU. 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…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks project! 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,…
Find out more »Whinney Hill – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Whinney Hill woodland. This week, we will be focusing on removing non-native tree and shrub species from the woodland. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. Please remember to bring warm items of clothing e.g., hats, gloves,…
Find out more »Memorial Park – Woodland Management
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. Tools, gloves and PPE will be provided. Please wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and full length trousers as we may be working around brambles and nettles. Waterproofs may be needed, depending on the weather. We will be meeting on Church Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7PU. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
Find out more »Eco Refill shop – 54 Broadway
PROSPECTS is now selling a selection of refills! Bring a container, grab a refill and start/restart your refill journey. We currently stock laundry liquid, fabric conditioner and washing up liquid to refill, but are looking to expand our range if it proves popular. Pop to the PROSPECTS office at 54 Broadway, Accrington and ring the bell. We're usually upstairs so don't be put off if there's no one around. Open between 10am and 2pm every Thursday. For more info contact…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Bullough Park 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 Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone…
Find out more »Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
Join us for a weekly conservation volunteers session at Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve, every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 1pm. We'll be carrying out conservation work to benefit pollinators throughout the year as a part of our Pollinator Networks project! 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,…
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