Discover Blackburn with Darwen’s Parks and Countryside May 2014 – April 2015 Events Guide
Guided walks, events and family activities www.blackburn.gov.uk Discover Blackburn & Darwen’s Parks & Countryside
Key and useful information Guided walks For all the walks we strongly advise you to wear strong footwear and bring waterproof clothing, regardless of the season or the weather. Event suitable for families (an adult must accompany children under 16 on all events). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. £ A small charge is payable for this event B Buggy friendly - Suitable for pushchairs Toilet facilities available Telephone booking Walk Grade: easy pace moderate pace brisk pace
Transport Parking is available at each venue, but in the interest of reducing congestion we hope that you will use public transport where possible. For transport information contact: 0871 200 22 33, www.traveline.org.uk Large print copies of this events guide are available on request, please ring 01254 666976 or email: [email protected] Blackburn Visitor Centre (01254) 688040 www.visitblackburn.co.uk
Corporation Park Do you want to be kept The Gatehouse informed? Corporation Park Preston New Road If you would like to be added to Blackburn BB2 6AW our mailing list please contact Telephone: (01254) 692179 01254 666976 or email: [email protected], Sunnyhurst Wood leaving your name, address Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre and postcode. off Earnsdale Road Darwen BB3 0LA The information you give will Telephone: (01254) 701545 be held in confidence and in compliance with the Data Witton Country Park Arena Protection Act 1998. Preston Old Road Blackburn BB2 2TP Telephone: (01254) 666966
Throughout the year additional events may be added to the programme. Contact (01254) 666976 or (01254) 666966 www.blackburn.gov.uk for information on new events. Please note: all event information was correct at time of going to press.
Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
May
Sunday May 4 2014 Ribble Valley Horse Riding Club Ribble Valley Riding Club hold monthly shows at the park on the first Sunday of the month. Venue: Witton Country Park Monday May 5 2014 Mask Making 1pm - 4pm Join us at the activity room for mask making. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Saturday May 10 - Saturday May 24 2014 Archaeology Archaeologists from the University of Salford and local volunteers will be excavating the remains of Witton House, built in 1800 by Henry Feilden as his family residence. The local community will also be involved in the dig, culminating in a public open day on Saturday 24th May. For further information or to book a place on the dig contact Vicky Nash on [email protected] or 0161 295 4009 Venue: Witton Country Park Sunday May 11 2014 ‘Wags an Wellie’ 11am - 3pm East Lancashire Hospice special event,with walks that start and finish at Witton Country Park. For details contact www.eastlancshospice.org.uk or 01254 733411. Venue: Witton Country Park Monday May 12 2014 Circus Starr 4.45pm & 7pm Circus Starr are a not for profit community interest company (CIC), that is an all human, touring circus that performs in over 75 towns across the UK. Venue: Witton Country Park Booking tickets www.circus-starr.co.uk Wednesday May 14 2014 Pleasington Pleasure Walk 1.30pm Guided walk with the Countryside Services Team. For more details contact 01254 666976 or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3.5m easy pace
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Saturday May 17 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday May 17 - Sunday May 18 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4.30pm Pick up a trails leaflet from the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Sunday May 18 2014 Witton Country Fair 11am - 4pm In partnership with Myerscough College a ‘country’ themed day for all the family, including birds of prey, animals, demonstrations, fun dog show and cycle rides. Come and see! For more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Country Fair Sky Rides - 11am The Fair teams up with British Cycling bringing you two free Sky Rides, guided rides led by friendly British Cycling ride leaders. The Witton Wobble - 11am Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Join us for a fantastic 3-mile route for beginners. Witton Park to Pleasington. Venue: Meet Witton Country Park Pavilion Billinge, Buncer and Beyond - 11am Join us on just over five miles circular route from Witton Park, combing countryside and town along quiet lanes, tracks, suburban roads and canal banks. For a lovely, leisurely ride and a great way to see more of the great cycling Blackburn has to offer. Venue: Meet Witton Country Park Pavilion To find out more and book your free place on a Sky Ride Local ride visit www.goskyride.com/blackburn-with-darwen Saturday May 24 2014 Archaeological Dig - ‘Open Day’ 10am - 3pm Salford University are carrying out an archaeological dig at Witton on the site of the old house. For more details contact [email protected] or 0161 295 4009 Venue: Witton Country Park
Guided walks, events and family activities Want to make a difference in your park? Have your say on how it is run and take part in practical activities!
Why not join a park supporters group near you?
Darwen Blackburn • Ashton Park • Corporation Park • Bold Venture Park • Griffin Park • Sunnyhurst Wood • Queens Park • Whitehall Park • Roe Lee Park • Pleasington Nature Reserve
For information about any of the groups contact the parks office: 01254 692203
Experience the great outdoors at Witton Country Park
• FREE family activities • cycle path • beautiful woods and • Wits adventure parkland playground • trails and riverside walks • Athletic Track / • Big cover adventure Sports turf playground • Witton Arena - indoor track
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Saturday May 24 - Sunday May 25 2014 Discover the Park 1pm - 4pm Family activities weekend, pick up one of our trail leaflets and explore the park, discover its history. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Monday May 26 - Friday May 30 2014 Activity week 1pm - 4pm Meet at the activity room, for family activities during the week. Children must be supervised. (Closed on Tuesday May 27). Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Wednesday May 28 2014 Beamers Walk 12.30pm Join us on a guided walk with Countryside Services. Suitable for the more experienced walkers. For more details contact 01254 666976 or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
moderate pace Thursday May 29 2014 Pond Dipping 1pm - 3pm Come and discover the mini world of creepy crawlies! All welcome - Children must be supervised. Booking essential – (01254) 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
June
Friday June 6 2014 Bird Talk and Walk 5.30pm Come along and enjoy a walk and talk on the birds of the park. Children must be supervised, £2. Booking essential – (01254) 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
£ Saturday June 7 - Sunday June 8 2014 Crafty weekend 1pm - 4pm Join us at the activity room at the Pavilion for some crafty work. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Guided walks, events and family activities Sunnyhurst Wood a hidden treasure!
• Gateway to the West Pennine Moors • Idyllic woodland walks and family wildlife trail • Start of the Tacklers trail (Witton Weavers Way) • Visitor centre - free activities, events and guided walks - art exhibitions - free admission - open Thursday - Sunday and bank holidays (Summer hours opening Apr - Oct) 1 - 4.30pm (Winter hours opening Nov - Mar) 12noon - 3.30pm
Mixed artwork exhibition by David Coggins Saturday 5 April – Sunday 18 May 2014
‘A diverse way of thinking’ by Gail Burdett Thursday 10 April – Sunday 1 June 2014 – (downstairs gallery)
Images of our industrial landscapes, past and present by Stephen Omerod Saturday 24 May – Sunday 13 July 2014 Places Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August 2014 A collection of photographs by Jill Abbot of Paris, Blackburn, Darwen in the 1990s alongside more recent images of the great British seaside resort. A collection of seascapes and landscapes by Michael Wilkinson Saturday 6 September – Sunday 19 October 2014
Farington Art Group Saturday 25 October – Sunday 7 December 2014. A presentation of original paintings by amateur artists from Farington Art Group.
Painting and illustrations by Billy Almond Saturday 13 December – Sunday 8 February 2015 off Earnsdale Road, Darwen BB3 0LA (01254) 701545, email: [email protected] www.blackburn.gov.uk Discover Blackburn & Darwen’s Parks & Countryside
Wednesday June 11 2014 Heritage Walk 1pm - 3pm Guided walk to discover the history of the Feilden Family at Witton Country Park. For more details contact 01254 666976 or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
easy pace Saturday June 14 2014 Volunteer Day 10am -12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday June 14 - Sunday June 15 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4.30pm Enjoy Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails, pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre. Where you can also check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood,Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Saturday June 14 - Saturday June 28 2014 Blackburn with Darwens Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival 2014 Join us for this year walking festival and explore the locality on a variety of walks to suit all ages and abilities. Includes Heritage Walks, to canal walks or Wainwright themed walks. For more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Various Locations Saturday June 21 - Sunday June 22 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4pm As part of the Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival, families are invited to come and pick up one of our trails leaflets, explore the park and ‘get walking’. For more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday June 22 2014 Great British Greyhound Walk 10.30am Witton hosts a Great British Greyhound Walk raising awareness of greyhounds as pets. For more information contact Norman or Anne Tel (01254) 388517 or email, [email protected] Venue: Witton Country Park, Main Car Park
Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
Wednesday June 25 2014 Race for Life 5km 7.30pm Join in this years Race for Life and show Cancer who’s boss by raising money for groundbreaking research into new drugs. For more information visit www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Venue: Witton Country Park Friday June 27 2014 Mosaics 1pm Come to the park and make you own small mosaic. For more information and book a place please ring 01254 692179. £5.00 per 10cm x 10cm mosaic. Only ten places, not suitable for children. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
£ Saturday June 28 2014 Pond Dipping 1pm - 3pm Come and discover the mini world of creepy crawlies! All welcome - Children must be supervised. Booking essential – 01254 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
July
Saturday July 12 - Sunday July 13 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails, pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre. Where you can also check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Friday July 18 2014 Wainwright View Point-walk 1.30pm Guided walk to the highest point in the park and check out some fantastic views, see the recently installed memorial to Alfred Wainwright. For more details contact 01254 666976 or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3m moderate pace
www.blackburn.gov.uk Witton Country Park Green Gym Green Gym offers people of all ages and abilities an opportunity to regain, maintain or improve their physical and mental well being. It meets each Thursday morning for up to three hours of practical conservation work made suitable for all.
• Planting hedges • Fence and path maintenance • Tree planting
Meet Thursdays at 9.45am at Witton Park Sport Turf, Car Park, accessed via Preston Old Road. To let us know if you are coming or just to find out more call: 07751 739 701 email: [email protected] May 2014 - April 2015
Saturday July 19 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday July 19 - Sunday July 20 2014 Fun family activities 1pm - 4pm Visit the Countryside Services Activity room for family activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Thursday July 24 2014 Volunteer Day with Green Gym 9.45am - 1pm Meet up with the Green Gym for conservation work in Witton Country Park, meet the team at the Witton sport turf car park, 9.45am. For more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton sport turf car park Corpy kids 1pm - 3pm Come to the park and get involved in fun group activities. Suitable for children 6 - 12. Children must be supervised Venue: Corporation Park, West Park Lodge
Saturday July 26 - Sunday July 27 2014 Activity madness 1pm - 4pm Meet up with Countryside Services in their activity room, for some fun craft activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday July 27 2014 Town & Country Dog Walk 9am - 4pm Sponsored dog walk organised by Town & Country Vets, Blackburn. For more information contact 01254 681455. Venue: Witton Country Park Wednesday July 30 2014 Pleasington Pleasure Walk 1.30pm Guided walk with the Countryside Services Team. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
3.5m moderate pace
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August
Tuesday August 5 2014 Corpy kids 1pm - 3pm Come to the park and get involved in fun group activities. Suitable for children 6 - 12. Children must be supervised Venue: Corporation Park, West Park Lodge
Wednesday August 6 - Sunday August 10 2014 Circus Funtasia Circus Funtasia is an all human travelling circus featuring a dazzling assortment of acts that will both amaze and amuse. For more information contact 07706 168507. Venue: Witton Country Park Saturday August 9 2014 Origami Magic 1pm - 4pm Meet our paper magic expert. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
Tuesday August 12 2014 Corpy kids 1pm - 3pm Come to the park and get involved in fun group activities. Suitable for children 6 - 12. Children must be supervised Venue: Corporation Park, West Park Lodge
Wednesday August 13 2014 Beamers Walk 12.30pm Guided walk with Countryside Services. Suitable for the more experienced walkers, enjoy 6 miles of stunning views across the locality. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 6m moderate pace Saturday August 16 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
Saturday August 23 - Sunday August 24 2014 Fun family weekend 1pm - 4pm Get crafty or pick up one of our Trails leaflets to explore the park. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Forbes Pre-Season Football Tournament Forbes Pre-Season Football Tournament in its 16th Year attracting over 1,000 competitors in various age groups. All details and entry forms contact Audley Sports Centre on 01254 680012 or email [email protected] for more details. Venue: Pleasington, Witton Country Park Tuesday August 26 2014 Corpy kids 1pm - 3pm Come to the park and get involved in fun group activities. Suitable for children 6 - 12. Children must be supervised Venue: Corporation Park, West Park Lodge
Wednesday August 27 2014 Heritage Walk 1.30pm Guided walk discovering the history of the Feilden Family at Witton Country Park. Fore more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 1.5m easy pace Saturday August 30 - Sunday August 31 2014 Activity Challenge 1pm - 4pm Visit the Activity Room try your hand at crafty activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
September
Tuesday September 2 2014 Corpy kids 1pm - 3pm Come to the park and get involved in fun group activities. Suitable for children 6 - 12. Children must be supervised Venue: Corporation Park, West Park Lodge
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Saturday September 6 - Sunday September 7 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails, pick up a trail leaflet from the Visitor Centre. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Wednesday September 10 2014 Wainwright View Point-walk 1.30pm Guided walk to the highest point in the park for some fantastic views, see the recently installed Alfred Wainwright memorial. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3m easy pace Saturday September 13 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
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Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
Saturday September 20 - Sunday September 21 2014 Activity madness 1pm - 4pm Meet up with Countryside Services in their activity room, for some fun craft activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Wednesday September 24 2014 Pleasington Pleasure Walk 1.30pm Guided walk with the Countryside Services Team. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3.5m moderate pace Saturday September 27 - Sunday September 28 2014 Fun family weekend 1pm - 4pm Join us at the Activity Room for some family activities or pick up one of our Trails leaflets to explore the park. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
October
Saturday October 4 - Sunday October 5 2014 Trails in the Park 1pm - 4.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails, pick up a trail leaflet from the visitor centre. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Wednesday October 8 2014 Beamers Walk 12.30pm Join us on part of the Witton Weavers Way Walk, guided walk with Countryside Services. Suitable for the more experienced walkers. For more information and to book a place contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 6m moderate pace
www.blackburn.gov.uk Myerscough College in East Lancashire
Myerscough College is the UK’s largest land-based college, offering a huge range of full and part time opportunities – from introductory courses to higher education studies at University degree level.
As well as its main campus in Preston, Myerscough College has three great centres of learning in East Lancashire. The Blackburn Centre is based at Witton Country Park and Blackburn Rovers Football Club whilst the Burnley Centre is at Crow Wood Equestrian Centre.
Blackburn Centre, Witton Park The College’s Blackburn Centre is located within Witton Country Park. Set within 480 acres of park and woodland, yet only two miles from the town centre. Witton Park provides the ideal venue for students wishing to undertake courses in the following subjects:
• Animal Studies • Countryside Studies • Floristry • Horticulture • Landscape • Sportsturf
The College has developed strong partnership links with Blackburn Rovers FC to support the rapidly expanding delivery of its sports and football studies programme.
Burnley Centre The excellent facilities at Crow Wood provide the ideal venue for students wishing to undertake full-time, part-time and short courses in Equine Studies and Horse Care. An indoor school, two outdoor schools and all-weather gallops and trails complement an impressive livery at this popular £1 million venue. We offer a daily transport to the Centre from Burnley Bus Station. www.myerscough.ac.uk
A College with a difference! Myerscough’s Preston campus boasts excellent resources and offers a broad range of landbased and sports courses. Superb vocational teaching facilities include an International Equine arena, Golf Institute, Motorsport and Engineering Centre and Animal Academy. Further Education courses from Level 1 to Level 3 Diploma (A-Level Equivalent) and many Higher Education courses (from Foundation Degree and Honours Degree) all with a highly vocational, industry- led focus are available in: • Agriculture and Countryside Studies • Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing • Arboriculture (tree care and management) • Equine Studies • Fishery Studies • Floristry • Golf, Sport and Leisure (including Football, Cricket, Basketball and Rugby Studies) • Horticulture • Landscape Design • Mechanisation • Motorsports • Photography • Sportsturf (sports ground maintenance) Foundation Learning courses are also available as well as flexible workbased apprenticeship options. Myerscough Advice Mornings and Career Evenings A warm welcome awaits you! See the facilities for yourself at Myerscough’s popular Course Advice Mornings which take place regularly on Saturday mornings from 10am – 12.30pm at both the Preston Centre and at Witton Park. Regular Careers Evenings also take place at Blackburn Rovers Football Club (Football) and Crow Wood (Equine). Check the website for forthcoming dates. Contact Myerscough College today to find out about exciting opportunities for YOU! Myerscough College Preston Centre Course Enquiries – 01995 642211 / 0800 652 5592 East Lancashire Centres Course Enquiries - 01254 667 166 / 0800 652 5592 Email: [email protected]
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Saturday October 11 - Sunday October 12 2014 Witton Fun! 1pm - 4pm Visit us at our Activity Room for some fun family activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Saturday October 18 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday October 18 - Sunday October 19 2014 Witton Wander! 1pm - 4pm Join us at the Countryside Services Activity Room for some family activities, get crafty or pick up one of our Trails leaflets to explore the park. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday October 19 2014 History Walk 1pm Enjoy a stroll and listen to our local expert about the history of the Park - Children must be supervised. Booking essential – (01254) 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Friday October 24 2014 Heritage Walk 1.30pm Guided walk to discover the history of the Feilden Family at Witton Country Park. Book a place, more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 1.5m easy pace Monday October 27 2014 Lantern Making All Day Come to the park and make you own lantern for the lantern walk. For more information please ring 01254 692179. Children must be supervised. Booking essential. £5 per box. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
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Monday October 27 - Friday October 31 2014 Spooky fun! 1pm - 4pm Come and see us in the activity room, plant some bulbs to take home and grow. Maybe the odd spooky fun activity. Get ready for Halloween with our origami expert on Friday October 31. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Thursday October 30 2014 Lantern Walk 4.30pm Come along and join in the lantern walk. Children must be supervised. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Thursday October 30 - Friday October 31 2014 Blooming bulbs 1pm - 4pm Plant some bulbs to take home and grow. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
November
Wednesday November 5 2014 Wainwright View Point-walk 1.30pm Guided walk to the highest point in the park for some fantastic views, see the recently installed Alfred Wainwright memorial. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3m easy pace Saturday November 8 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
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Saturday November 8 - Sunday November 9 2014 Trails in the Park 12noon - 3.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Saturday November 15 - Sunday November 16 2014 Winter madness 1pm - 4pm Enjoy a family activity at our activity room and get crafty. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Wednesday November 19 2014 Pleasington Pleasure Walk 1.30pm Guided walk with the Countryside Services Team. For more details contact 01254 666976, or just turn up! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 3.5m moderate pace Saturday November 22 - November 23 2014 Winter wander! 1pm - 4pm Join us at the Countryside Services Activity Room for some family activities, get crafty or pick up one of our Trails leaflets to explore the park. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Thursday November 27 2014 National Tree Planting 9.45am Come and plant a tree or two for National Tree week with Green Gym our volunteer conservation group. Venue: Sport turf Car Park Witton
December
Wednesday December 3 2014 Beamers Walk - Witton Weavers Way 12.30pm Join us on a guided walk with Countryside Services. Suitable for the more experienced walkers. Book a place, more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion 6m moderate pace
Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
Saturday December 6 - Sunday December 7 2014 Winter Trails 12noon - 3.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
Saturday December 13 2014 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday December 13 - Sunday December 14 2014 Christmas fun! 1pm - 4pm Come to our Activity Room for some fun Christmas activity, make a Christmas card, and maybe a surprise visit by Father Christmas. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Wednesday December 17 2014 Heritage Walk 11.30am Guided walk discovering the history of the Feilden Family at Witton Country Park. Fore more details contact 01254 666976. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
1.5m easy pace
Saturday December 20 - Sunday December 21 2014 Winter Wonderland 1pm - 4pm Visit our Activity room for last minute Christmas fun. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
January 2015
Saturday January 10 - Sunday January 11 2015 Trails in the Park 12noon - 3.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace
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Saturday January 17 2015 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday January 17 - Sunday January 18 2015 Fun family activities 1pm - 4pm Visit the Countryside Services Activity room based at the Pavilion, for family activities. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday January 18 2015 Bat and bird boxes 1pm - 3pm Come and make a home for a bird or a bat (£3.00 per box) - Children must be supervised. Booking essential – (01254) 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
£ Saturday January 24 - Sunday January 25 2015 Activity Madness! 1pm - 4pm Start the weekend with some great activities, from mask making to trails for the family. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
February 2015
Saturday February 7 - Sunday February 8 2015 Trails in the Park 12noon - 3.30pm Enjoy the wonderful Sunnyhurst Wood with its many trails. Maybe check out the latest art exhibitions in the visitor centre. Venue: Sunnyhurst Wood, Visitor Centre
1.5m easy pace Saturday February 14 - Sunday February 15 2015 Origami Magic 1pm - 4pm Join us for some paper magic with our expert. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Guided walks, events and family activities May 2014 - April 2015
Saturday February 21 2015 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday February 21 - Sunday February 22 2015 Activity Challenge 1pm - 4pm Enjoy the activity room where you are challenged to participate in the fun family activities, with our great activity sheets. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday February 22 2015 Hawk and Owl afternoon Afternoon Come to the conservatory and meet hawks and owls. Venue: Corporation Park, Conservatory
March 2015
Saturday March 21 2015 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday March 21 - Sunday March 22 2015 Spring Activities 1pm - 4pm Get crafty or pick up a seed to grow at home. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Saturday March 22 2015 Mini-Beast Hunt 1pm - 3pm Come and discover the mini world of creepy crawlies! All welcome - Children must be supervised. Booking essential – (01254) 692179 Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
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Saturday March 28 - Sunday March 29 2014 Crafty weekend 1pm - 4pm Enjoy fun activities and get crafty at the activity room. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
April 2015
Friday April 3 - Monday April 6 2015 Easter madness weekend 1pm - 4pm Follow the prize Easter treasure trail, have fun! Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Saturday April 18 2015 Volunteer Day 10am - 12noon Why not come along to one of the Corporation Park Volunteer Days. Join in and get some fresh air and exercise whilst taking part in some practical management. Venue: Corporation Park, Gate House
Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19 2015 Trail Madness 1pm - 4pm Meet at the activity room in the Pavilion and check out the great trails in the Park. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Sunday April 19 2015 Bodger Afternoon 1pm - 3pm Try your hand at “bodgering”. Venue: Corporation Park, Conservatory
Saturday April 25 - Sunday April 26 2015 Fun in the park 1pm - 4pm Countryside services activity room open for its craft activity during the weekend. Children must be supervised. Venue: Witton Country Park Pavilion
Guided walks, events and family activities Corporation Park Supporters Group Present Events in the Park For 2014
May 18 Car Boot Sale, Pitch fee £5.00. 8.30am, The Broadwalk
May 28 “Corporation Park from Past to Present”, 7.30pm, 1 West Park Road A fascinating insight into the history of Corporation Park and the Conservatory, by Brian Healey. Tickets £5.00, includes light refreshments. Please get your tickets early as Brian Healey’s talk book up quickly.
June 15 Car Boot sale, Pitch fee £5.00. 8.30am, The Broadwalk
June 29 Park Photography competition, 2pm, Meet at Conservatory Experts on hand in the park on the 29th June, photo’s can be taken within Corporation Park between 29th June and 31st July 2014. Entries to be posted in by 1st August 2014, to 1 West Park Road BB2 6DE. 3 age groups, 3 prizes. More details on web site.
July 15 Glass Fusing Course, 2pm, £5/£7, By The Gate House Enjoy this course taken by glass fusing expert Martha Henry. Includes materials & light refreshments. Booking essential as only small number of places.
July 20 Car Boot Sale, 8.30am, Pitch fee £5, The Broadwalk
August 17 Car Boot Sale, 8.30am, Pitch fee £5, The Broadwalk
September 14 Car Boot Sale, 8.30am, Pitch fee £5, The Broadwalk
November 9 Remembrance Sunday, 11am, Park memorial gardens
December 14 Carols with Santa in the Park, 1pm, By the Conservatory Featuring children from local schools singing carols, local bands, Santa and Real Reindeer. For more information and tickets please ring 01254 692179 or look online at www.corporationparksupportersgroup.com
All profits go to the Conservatory Restoration Fund or the Corporation Park Supporters Group funds. www.corporationparksupportesgroup.comwww.blackburn.gov.uk Corporation Park - a new experience
Come along and visit the newly renovated park with friendly staff and loads to do and see.
Features include: Family activities Events and guided walks all year round Conservatory Panopticon Wooded area, lakes, stream and fountains Cycle path All weather pitch Bowling greens Tennis courts And lots more If you would like to know more please call 01254 692179
“Let Us Remember” A Chance to Remember Your Loved Ones This is a chance for all people of all faiths to come together to remember their friends and relatives who have passed away. This event is open to all.
DATE: SUNDAY March 1, 2015 TIME: 2.30 PM PLACE: CORPORATION PARK (Near the main fountain at Preston New Road entrance)
You will also have the chance to place your own personal message in a specially arranged flower bed to remember your loved ones.