Bestwood Country Park Events - Things to do in Nottinghamshire
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<strong>Events</strong><br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
May <strong>to</strong> December 2011
Due <strong>to</strong> the terra<strong>in</strong> of the park and the nature of some events good mobility may be<br />
required. Please telephone <strong>in</strong> advance <strong>to</strong> discuss any access needs you have. Under 18’s<br />
attend<strong>in</strong>g events and courses must be accompanied by an adult. <strong>Events</strong> are occasionally<br />
subject <strong>to</strong> change or cancellation.<br />
More Information: If you would like any more <strong>in</strong>formation about any event listed here,<br />
please telephone our park ranger team on 0115 9273674.<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Volunteers<br />
Every Monday except Bank Holidays<br />
and every first Sunday of the month.<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
We need your enthusiasm <strong>to</strong> help us protect<br />
this fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g 700 acre remnant of<br />
ancient Sherwood Forest. Volunteer<strong>in</strong>g is a<br />
great chance <strong>to</strong> learn new skills and make<br />
friends whilst mak<strong>in</strong>g a real difference <strong>to</strong><br />
the environment. Everyone is welcome (no<br />
previous experience necessary) with <strong>to</strong>ols,<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and tea all provided! Please br<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
packed lunch and all-weather cloth<strong>in</strong>g. For<br />
further <strong>in</strong>formation please call<br />
0115 927 3674.<br />
Meet: Alexandra Lodge, off Alexandra<br />
Lodge, Northern Drive, <strong>Park</strong> Road,<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Village, Nott<strong>in</strong>gham, NG6 8UH<br />
W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Open Days<br />
Open 10am <strong>to</strong> noon, every Saturday<br />
and Bank Holiday between Easter and<br />
the end of Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Free park<strong>in</strong>g at the<br />
W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, off<br />
<strong>Park</strong> Road, <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village, NG6 8ZA.<br />
Come and visit this unique his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
monument, a tribute <strong>to</strong> the workers who<br />
put the Great <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> Brita<strong>in</strong> and fuelled the<br />
fires of the Industrial Revolution. The last<br />
rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g part of <strong>Bestwood</strong> Colliery, it once<br />
transported colliers <strong>do</strong>wn <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the m<strong>in</strong>e, and<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ched coal up <strong>to</strong> the surface.<br />
The build<strong>in</strong>g and its mighty eng<strong>in</strong>e have<br />
been res<strong>to</strong>red by Nott<strong>in</strong>ghamshire County<br />
Council with the help of a Heritage Lottery<br />
Grant. Ride the glass sided lift and view the<br />
<strong>in</strong>terior, or talk <strong>to</strong> the W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House<br />
volunteers, who look after this fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />
piece of Nott<strong>in</strong>ghamshire’s heritage.<br />
Tours free of charge but <strong>do</strong>nations always<br />
welcome.
May<br />
Sunday May 15th<br />
Dawdl<strong>in</strong>g at Dawn<br />
4.30am (yes, that really is AM!)<br />
<strong>to</strong> approx 6.30am<br />
The woodland world is wak<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> more ways<br />
than one as summer arrives. Experience an<br />
early morn<strong>in</strong>g amble through the trees tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> mother nature’s dawn chorus <strong>in</strong> all its glory.<br />
A feast of tea and <strong>to</strong>ast awaits you at the end!<br />
Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g and pre-payment are essential by<br />
call<strong>in</strong>g 0115 927 3674.<br />
Charge: £2.50 per person<br />
Meet: Alexandra Lodge, NG6 8UH<br />
June<br />
Friday June 3rd<br />
Family Pond Dip<br />
10am <strong>to</strong>11.30am<br />
Discover the dynamic and dangerous world<br />
that lies beneath the deceptively still surface<br />
of the water. Grab a net and get <strong>to</strong> know your<br />
aquatic m<strong>in</strong>ibeasts and small fish. Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and pre-payment essential by call<strong>in</strong>g<br />
0115 927 3674.<br />
Charge: £2 per child<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, <br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Friday June 17th, Saturday 18th,<br />
Sunday 19th<br />
Sweat Lodge Summer Solstice Camp<br />
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a weekend<br />
of sweat lodges, ceremonies and heal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
as well as activities for children. For further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place please contact<br />
Jason Sewell at jason@turtlelodgeheal<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
co.uk or call 0115 956 9603. A charge applies<br />
<strong>to</strong> this event.<br />
Sunday June 19th<br />
Green Woodwork<strong>in</strong>g Course<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
This one day practical event reviv<strong>in</strong>g traditional<br />
skills will teach you how <strong>to</strong> split, shave and turn<br />
items from greenwood us<strong>in</strong>g simple <strong>to</strong>ols. Use<br />
both a pole lathe and shave horse <strong>to</strong> fashion a<br />
choice of objects. Please br<strong>in</strong>g a packed lunch.<br />
Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g and pre-payment are essential by<br />
call<strong>in</strong>g 0115 927 3674.<br />
Charge: £25<br />
Meet: Alexandra Lodge<br />
July<br />
Sunday 3rd July<br />
Sunday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 4th July<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Sunday 10th July<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> <strong>in</strong> Summer<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
Experience the park <strong>in</strong> all its summer glory. The<br />
woodland is <strong>in</strong> full leaf and the air is alive with<br />
the buzz<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>in</strong>sects. Jo<strong>in</strong> us for a 2-3 mile<br />
stroll through this verdant landscape.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, <br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Monday 11th July<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.
Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th July<br />
Goddess Camp<br />
Help us <strong>to</strong> celebrate the earth, appreciate our<br />
connection <strong>to</strong> it and explore what we can <strong>do</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> protect our environment. Over the weekend<br />
there will be a variety of enterta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g workshops<br />
that may <strong>in</strong>clude belly danc<strong>in</strong>g, arts and crafts,<br />
tree walks, Reiki, <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>to</strong> the goddess<br />
path and much, much more. The camp is open<br />
<strong>to</strong> men, women and children, but advanced<br />
book<strong>in</strong>g is essential. The charge for this event<br />
is on a slid<strong>in</strong>g scale accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>come. For<br />
more <strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place contact<br />
Margret V<strong>in</strong>ce on 07971 250616 or 956 8810<br />
or e-mail nottmgoddesscamp@hotmail.com<br />
Monday 18th July<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 20th July<br />
Health Walk<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
Invigorat<strong>in</strong>g yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles<br />
through the varied and beautiful landscapes<br />
of <strong>Bestwood</strong>. Make friends whilst enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route <strong>in</strong> the<br />
company of a park Ranger. Walks tend <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>clude some slopes.<br />
Free event<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>,<br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Sunday 24th July<br />
Sweat Lodge<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4pm<br />
Beneath a covered <strong>do</strong>me of willow rods hot<br />
volcanic s<strong>to</strong>nes are <strong>do</strong>wsed with water and<br />
herbs creat<strong>in</strong>g a therapeutic steam that<br />
cleanses both body and m<strong>in</strong>d. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place please contact<br />
Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email<br />
jason@turtlelodgeheal<strong>in</strong>g.co.uk A charge<br />
applies <strong>to</strong> this event.<br />
Monday 25th July<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Tuesday 26th July<br />
Family Pond Dipp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10am <strong>to</strong>11.30am<br />
Discover the dangerous world that lies beneath<br />
the deceptively still surface of the water. Grab<br />
a net and get <strong>to</strong> know your aquatic creepy<br />
crawlies and small fish. Suitable for ages 5+.<br />
Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g and pre-payment are essential by<br />
call<strong>in</strong>g 0115 927 3674 as places are limited.<br />
Cost: £2 per child<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, <br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
August<br />
Monday 1st August<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge. <br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 8th August<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.
Monday 15th August<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 17th August<br />
Health Walk<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
Invigorat<strong>in</strong>g yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles<br />
through the varied and beautiful landscapes<br />
of <strong>Bestwood</strong>. Make friends whilst enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route <strong>in</strong> the<br />
company of a Ranger. Walks tend <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
some slopes. Free event – all welcome.<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>,<br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Monday 22nd August<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
Meet at Alexandra Lodge.<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Thursday 25th August<br />
Family Pond Dipp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 11.30am<br />
Discover the dangerous world that lies beneath<br />
the deceptively still surface of the water. Grab<br />
a net and get <strong>to</strong> know your aquatic creepy<br />
crawlies and small fish. Suitable for ages 5+.<br />
Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g and pre-payment are essential by<br />
call<strong>in</strong>g 0115 927 3674 as places are limited.<br />
Cost: £2 per child<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, <br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Sunday 28th August<br />
Sweat Lodge<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4pm<br />
Beneath a covered <strong>do</strong>me of willow rods hot<br />
volcanic s<strong>to</strong>nes are <strong>do</strong>wsed with water and<br />
herbs creat<strong>in</strong>g a therapeutic steam that<br />
cleanses both body and m<strong>in</strong>d. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place please contact<br />
Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email<br />
jason@turtlelodgeheal<strong>in</strong>g.co.uk A charge<br />
applies <strong>to</strong> this event.<br />
September<br />
Sunday 4th September<br />
Sunday Volunteers<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 5th September<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 12th September<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 19th September<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 21st September<br />
Health Walk<br />
Invigorat<strong>in</strong>g yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles<br />
through the varied and beautiful landscapes<br />
of <strong>Bestwood</strong>. Make friends whilst enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route <strong>in</strong> the<br />
company of a Ranger. Walks tend <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
some slopes. Free event – all welcome.<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>,<br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Monday 26th September<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Sunday 2nd Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Sunday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 3rd Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.
Monday 10th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Saturday 15th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
THE BIG DRAW – ‘The Draw<strong>in</strong>g Age’<br />
This is The Campaign for Draw<strong>in</strong>g’s THE BIG<br />
DRAW and with so much <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>spire creativity<br />
<strong>in</strong> the <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Park</strong> we would <strong>in</strong>vite you <strong>to</strong> jo<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> and make this year the best ever! Whatever<br />
your age or ability, draw<strong>in</strong>g is a great way <strong>to</strong><br />
express yourself and great fun <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Park</strong> offers you the chance<br />
<strong>to</strong> get your creative juices flow<strong>in</strong>g by jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
the draw<strong>in</strong>g-related activities, some of which<br />
may be taken home <strong>to</strong> impress your friends.<br />
No charge or need <strong>to</strong> book, just turn up at The<br />
W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House anytime between 10am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12noon on Saturday morn<strong>in</strong>gs. Free park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at the W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car park near<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Sunday 16th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
<strong>Bestwood</strong> <strong>in</strong> Autumn<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
The seasons change and green turns <strong>to</strong> gold.<br />
Enjoy the woodland <strong>in</strong> its autumnal cloth<strong>in</strong>g as<br />
the year comes <strong>to</strong> a close and, plants, birds,<br />
beasts and bugs prepare for the com<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>ter.<br />
2-3 miles. Free event.<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong><br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Sunday 16th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Beneath a covered <strong>do</strong>me of willow rods hot<br />
volcanic s<strong>to</strong>nes are <strong>do</strong>wsed with water and<br />
herbs creat<strong>in</strong>g a therapeutic steam that<br />
cleanses both body and m<strong>in</strong>d. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place please contact<br />
Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email<br />
jason@turtlelodgeheal<strong>in</strong>g.co.uk A charge<br />
applies <strong>to</strong> this event.<br />
Monday 17th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 19th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Health Walk<br />
See July 21st for details.<br />
Monday 24th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Saturday 29th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Bird Feeders and Fat Balls<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
It’s always worth provid<strong>in</strong>g food for birds <strong>in</strong> the<br />
garden, particularly dur<strong>in</strong>g the harsh w<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
months. Today we’ll be mak<strong>in</strong>g a special treat<br />
that the birds will love.<br />
Cost: £1.50 per child<br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>e House, <br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
November<br />
Sunday 6th November<br />
Sunday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 7th November<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Sunday 13th November<br />
Hedgelay<strong>in</strong>g Course<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
This traditional and ancient craft is the best<br />
way <strong>to</strong> manage a hedgerow mak<strong>in</strong>g it stronger,<br />
longer lived and a better home for wildlife.<br />
Learn the basics and familiarise yourself with<br />
the <strong>to</strong>ols that make it possible <strong>in</strong> this one day<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>to</strong>ry course. Pre-book<strong>in</strong>g and prepayment<br />
are essential by call<strong>in</strong>g<br />
0115 927 3674 as places are strictly limited.<br />
Cost: £10 per person<br />
Meet: Alexandra Lodge
Monday 14th November<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 16th November<br />
Health Walk<br />
See July 21st for details.<br />
Sunday 20th November<br />
Sweat Lodge<br />
See Sun 24th July for details<br />
Monday 21st November<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 28th November<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
December<br />
Sunday 4th December<br />
Sunday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Monday 5th December<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Sunday 11th December<br />
Hedgelay<strong>in</strong>g Course<br />
See Sunday 13th November for details.<br />
Monday 12th December<br />
Monday Volunteers<br />
See volunteer panel for details.<br />
Wednesday 14th December<br />
Health Walk<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 12pm<br />
Invigorat<strong>in</strong>g yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles<br />
through the varied and beautiful landscapes<br />
of <strong>Bestwood</strong>. Make friends whilst enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route <strong>in</strong> the<br />
company of a park Ranger. Walks tend <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>clude some slopes.<br />
Free event <br />
Meet: W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>e House Car <strong>Park</strong>, <br />
near <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village.<br />
Sunday 18th December<br />
Sweat Lodge<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4pm<br />
Beneath a covered <strong>do</strong>me of willow rods hot<br />
volcanic s<strong>to</strong>nes are <strong>do</strong>wsed with water and<br />
herbs creat<strong>in</strong>g a therapeutic steam that<br />
cleanses both body and m<strong>in</strong>d. For more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>to</strong> book a place please contact<br />
Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email<br />
jason@turtlelodgeheal<strong>in</strong>g.co.uk A charge<br />
applies <strong>to</strong> this event.<br />
Contact<strong>in</strong>g us<br />
email bestwood.country.park@nottscc.gov.uk<br />
phone 0115 927 3674<br />
post <strong>Bestwood</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Park</strong>, Alexandra Lodge,<br />
Northern Drive, <strong>Park</strong> Road, <strong>Bestwood</strong> Village,<br />
Nott<strong>in</strong>gham NG6 8UH<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternet www.nott<strong>in</strong>ghamshire.gov.uk<br />
published May 2011<br />
D&P/5.11/CF&CS/56050
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