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November 2023
Memorial Park – Woodland Management & Rhododendron Bashing
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, every Wednesday at Memorial Park in Great Harwood. * THIS WEEKS SESSION IS A DOUBLE SESSION TILL 4PM - THERE IS NO SESSION NEXT WEDS* 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 7PR.…
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 »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 »Woody Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Fridays, 10am - 5pm Join Woody for a day of volunteer woodland management. Activities range from tree felling, planting, dead hedging, balsam bashing and much more! Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
Find out more »Whinney Hill Helpers – Family Friendly Volunteering
Join us for a new project on the last Saturday of every month, our Woodlands Officer, Brandon Cherry will be running volunteer sessions with the aim of connecting locals to an amazing woodland right on their doorstep! Tasks may include tree thinning, making access improvements, removing invasive species, litter picking and much more! Perfect for families, children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Brandon: brandon.cherry@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to find out more or book a place.
Find out more »Tree Planting at Bullough Park – NATIONAL TREE WEEK
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a weekend practical session planting trees at Bullough Park in Accrington. This session is the first of four during National Tree Week, which marks the start of the tree planting season! We will be meeting at the Woodview Drive entrance to Bullough Park (just off Miller Fold Avenue), BB5 0NT. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting messy! To find out more or confirm…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Peel Park & The Coppice – NATIONAL TREE WEEK
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen and Peel Park Pollinators Project Officer Robert for a practical session planting trees at Peel Park & The Coppice in Accrington. This session is during National Tree Week, which marks the start of the tree planting season! We will be meeting at the main car park off Peel Park Avenue (next to the bowling green), Accrington, BB5 6HL. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting messy!…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Woodnook Vale LNR – NATIONAL TREE WEEK
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen and our Woodlands Officer Brandon for a practical session planting trees at Woodnook Vale LNR in Accrington. This session is during National Tree Week, which marks the start of the tree planting season! We will be meeting at the Royds Street entrance to Woodnook Vale LNR (next to a carved bench), Accrington, BB5 2LW. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting messy! To find out more…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. Tasks will include; weeding, composting and more... 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 »Tree Planting at Harvey Street – NATIONAL TREE WEEK
Join our Community TreeACTION Officer Helen for a practical session planting trees at Harvey Street in Oswaldtwistle. This session is during National Tree Week, which marks the start of the tree planting season! We will be meeting on Harvey Sreet, nearest postcode BB5 3LN. Staff will be in orange hi-vis. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting messy! To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Helen at helen.earnshaw@prospectsfoundation.org.uk, telephone 01254 230348, or call into…
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 »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 »December 2023
Woody Volunteering Day
Woody (Hyndburn) CIC Volunteering Day Fridays, 10am - 5pm Join Woody for a day of volunteer woodland management. Activities range from tree felling, planting, dead hedging, balsam bashing and much more! Locations and tasks change on a weekly basis, to register your interest or to find out more contact info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk
Find out more »Community Wildflower Bulb Planting at Memorial Park
On Saturday 2nd December The PROSPECTS Foundation will be hosting a community bulb planting day at Memorial Park, 2 Hillside Cl, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7PR. Come along and help us plant UK native wildflower bulbs and 'remembrance' 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…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Conservation Volunteers session – Peel Park and the Coppice Local Nature Reserve
CANCELLED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS. 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…
Find out more »Miller Fold Allotment session
Join us for some sustainable food growing on our community garden. Every Tuesday 10am to 1pm. Tasks will include; weeding, composting and more... 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 »Abbott Clough – Hyndburn’s Woodlands
Join Hyndburn’s Woodlands Officer Brandon for weekly practical conservation sessions, this week we will be at Abbott Clough woodland, carrying out some non-native tree felling and general thinning works to open up the crowded canopy. 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 »Wreath making – Christmas evening craft session
Join us for an evening of crafting at PROSPECTS. Create a homemade festive wreath from local foliage foraged from Hyndburn's woodlands, and add some interest with our natural decorations. Join us on Tuesday 29th Nov @ 6pm - 8pm at PROSPECTS Foundation, 54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW. And best of all... there will be festive drinks, snacks and sweet treats provided! (If you have any allergies then please let us know beforehand). To book a place contact Sonja Bottomer on sonja.bottomer@prospectsfoundation.org.uk…
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 7PR. Staff will be in orange high-vis. To find out more or confirm your attendance, please contact Brandon…
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) The TreeACTION Project is a direct result of Hyndburn…
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