NOVEMBER 2019 - NEWSLETTER & WHAT’s ON
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Think Global – Act Local
National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season (November to March each year). ... National Tree Week is a great chance for communities to do something positive for their local treescape.
The Tree Council > Take Part > National Tree Week
https://www.treecouncil.org.uk › Take-Part › National-Tree-Week
ACT LOCAL during National Tree Week
Rothwell Heights Forest School Tree Planting
Join PROSPECTS on Saturday, 23rd November for Tree and shrub planting in the Forest School site at Rothwell Heights, top of Willows Lane. Visit the What’s On Calendar for November events at the PROSPECTS new website. See the What’s On below for details
See details of the event here https://www.treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/Event-Details/EventId/1584
Winter Tree ID at Whinney Hill – DISCOVER HYNDBURN WALK A circular walk on Wednesday, 27th November around Whinney Hill and a chance to learn to identify trees from their twigs and buds.
Visit the What’s On Calendar for November events at the PROSPECTS new website
See the What’s On below for details of this walk
Plantation Woodland Ancient Trees Join PROSPECTS on Saturday, 30th November as we look 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.
Visit the What’s On Calendar for November events at the PROSPECTS new website. See the What’s On below for details
See details of the event here https://www.treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/Event-Details/EventId/1585
CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE CHARTER DAY ON THE 30th November - PROSPECTS is a Tree Charter Branch Find out more https://treecharter.uk/
ROY CHETHAM HUNCOAT TRAIL WALK
10.00am, Saturday 9th November
Starting from the Huncoat Peace Garden, junction of Highergate Road and Burnley Lane, Huncoat
On Saturday 9th November the Huncoat Community Forum will be leading a celebration walk of the Huncoat Trail devised by former Chair, Roy Chetham.
Roy was Mr Huncoat and played a big part in most community initiatives that took place in the village including devising the Huncoat Trail, the Peace Garden, Spout House Woodlands as well as Chairing the Forum for many years.
Roy passed away earlier this year and to celebrate Roy's legacy to Huncoat we'll be walking the 9.5 mile trail and we'd like to invite you to join us.
We'll be starting from the Peace Garden so that people can also see the new carved stone installed in memory of Roy.
The entire walk is 9.5 miles but if that seems a tad too far then please feel free to join us for the initial lower level section of the Trail which is 5 miles and includes the Canal. This first half will lead us back towards the Peace Garden where people can finish, or else continue with us onto the higher level section which takes in Hameldon Scouts and the Coppice.
The 9.5 walk should take between 4 and 5 hours with plenty of rest breaks.
If you'd like to come along please just turn up on the day. You can also tell us by reply e-mail so we get an idea of numbers coming.
As the walk will be in November please expect cold windy weather, especially on the canal and also on the higher sections. Please wear suitable footwear, wear plenty of layers and also bring some snacks and a hot drink.
START: Huncoat Peace Garden, Highergate Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6LN – see map below.
WHAT’S ON IN – November 2019 Volunteering & Activities Contact Roger Plum for details of Practical Conservation Volunteering at VOLUNTEERING PROSPECTS and Mike Stapleford to Volunteer with Woody CIC. Contact details are in the What’s On below.
WOODY (Hyndburn’s woodland social enterprise). A group of volunteers known as Woody do woodland management activities in various woodlands around the borough. They work at The Coppice, Woodnook Vale & Whinney Hill green space areas. Activities vary each month/season so please contact Mike to find out more about their planned activities. As it is now Autumn we will concentrate on making things out of wood and start our woodland management programme. Friday 1st, 8th, 15th, Anyone interested must book as volunteers need to wear appropriate PPE and we need to make 22nd & 29th sure enough tools are available to keep everyone active. Any new helpers are welcome for any November 2019 amount of time.
You will acquire lots of woodland management skills volunteering with Woody and work with a 10:00am to friendly and helpful team of regular volunteers. Bring lunch and wear appropriate outdoor 4:00pm approx. clothing and footwear for the season and predicted weather.
Contact Mike Stapleford (Social Enterprise Development): 01254 230348 Ext 205 or e-mail [email protected] Note: Woody (Hyndburn) C.I.C. is a small social enterprise helping to look after our local woodlands. Products and services are sold to support this work so if you would like to buy any of these natural local products please get in touch. *PEDAL AWAY HYNDBURN - Beginner/ Back in the Saddle rides every Monday. For anyone needing to gain skills, learn gears, build confidence (& calf muscles!) and generally just wanting to have a fun ride. Starting at 10am from the cycle hub on Eagle Street, Accrington Monday 4th, 11th, (opposite Tesco). We’ve got bikes, helmets, ride leaders and a big, warm welcome. If you’re 18th, 25th thinking of coming along; just do it. Nick and Nancy will be there to help get you cycling. Bikes November and helmets available or you can bring your own. Supported by The PROSPECTS Foundation and 10:00am a grant from the Windfall Fund. £1 donation. Please phone Nancy on 07469148245 https://cycling.org.uk/locations/hyndburn-pedal-away Pedal Away – Coming Soon to Ossie Mills th th Monday 4 , 11 , CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS – The Conservation Group will be carrying out practical th th 18 & 25 conservation activities on various sites in Hyndburn including the eight Lancashire County Council November 2019 woodlands in Hyndburn. Wear warm, old clothes and sensible, strong shoes or boots. Bring a
Tuesday 5th, 12th, packed lunch and waterproof clothing. We provide tools, gloves, materials and hot drinks. 19th & 26th You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the meeting November point in advance. For more information phone Roger Plum, 01254 230348, 07974 626835 or email [email protected]
10:30am to You provide Roger with a mobile number and he will text the details of the tasks and the 2:30pm approx. meeting point in advance. GARDENING CLUB – We meet the first Tuesday of the month at Accrington Womens Centre, an opportunity for women to chat, share, laugh and have a brew, whilst we tidy the small back yard Tuesday, 5th garden, grow fruit, veg and herbs in pots and make a haven for people and wildlife. On November November 5th we will be planting crocus bulbs in the garden and in pots to take home that, when they flower
in Spring, will provide food for early insects. Please bring a bag to take your pot of crocus home. 10:00am to They meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Lancashire Women’s Centre, 21-23 12noon Blackburn Road, Accrington BB5 1LF. For more information or a chat please contact Julie on 07799 295233 or email [email protected] HYNDBURN VOLUNTEER WORKPARTY with PROSPECTS & The Canal and River Trust. Would you like to meet new people, enjoy some healthy exercise in the great outdoors and make a difference to your local canal? Our new Hyndburn Volunteer Work Party could just be the thing you are looking for. Join PROSPECTS as we collaborate with the Canal & River Trust to improve Wednesday, 6th the towpaths through Hyndburn. This workparty will take place alongside the Leeds/Liverpool November 2019 Peel Bank Bridge 113A, Church BB5 4EF (near Emerson Renwick Ltd and Studio Arts canal
entrance. Volunteers are needed. Tasks may include: Litter-clearance, towpath repairs, 10:00am to vegetation management, paining, plus much more to improve the mooring area… Wear suitable 2:00pm clothing and footwear. All tools, hi Vis and life-jackets will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch for a picnic at 1:15pm approx. For enquiries please contact: Gary Wilkinson, Email: [email protected] Tel: 07483 341954 or [email protected] Tel: 01254 230348 DISCOVER HYNDBURN WALKS – We will be running only one walk a month from November to February. See 27th November. Community groups can arrange their own group walk with Tuesday, 12th Barbara. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS (NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY) PLEASE BOOK ON THE November 2019 WALKS IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM THEY ARE TAKING PLACE AND
INFORM YOU OF ANY CHANGES TO THE START POINT OR THE ROUTE DUE TO THE WEATHER NO WALK TODAY AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS! For more information email [email protected] Contact mobile 07599 106670. HYNDBURN VOLUNTEER WORKPARTY with PROSPECTS & The Canal and River Trust. Would you like to meet new people, enjoy some healthy exercise in the great outdoors and make a difference to your local canal? Our new Hyndburn Volunteer Work Party could just be the thing Wednesday 20th you are looking for. Join PROSPECTS as we collaborate with the Canal & River Trust to improve November 2019 the towpaths through Hyndburn. This workparty will take place alongside the Leeds/Liverpool Bridge No 108A, near the canal Café, Rishton. Volunteers are needed. Tasks may include: 10:00am to weeding, litter-clearance, towpath repairs, vegetation management, plus much more to improve 2:00pm the seating area… This session we hope to install the planter for herbs and edible plants. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. All tools, Hi Vis vests and life-jackets will be provided. For enquiries please contact: Gary Wilkinson, Email: [email protected] Tel: 07483 341954 or [email protected] Tel: 01254 230348 ROTHWELL HEIGHTS FOREST SCHOOL TREE PLANTING - As part of National Tree Week we will be hosting a tree and shrub planting event within the Forest School site at Rothwell Heights which is Saturday, 23rd at the top of Willows Lane in Accrington. The site is opposite the KCL Garage just before you November reach the hamlet of Bedlam. The event finish at 3.00pm, or when all the trees are planted. Please wear warm clothing and wellies or strong boots. Spades and gloves will be provided. For more 10:00am to details phone Prospects on 01254-230348. This event is funded by Hyndburn Borough Council as 3:00pm approx. part of the Hyndburn Local Nature Reserve Weekend Volunteering Programme.
Please copy and paste the link below into Google for a map of the location. https://goo.gl/maps/DtV7qkidMP59dJ2A8
Tuesday, 26th ALL SAINTS CHURCH GARDENING WORKSHOP - Join All Saints Gardening Club to prepare the November 2019 Church Grounds for Winter and dig over the rockery ready for Spring planting. Refreshments and tools provided. Please dress for the weather! For more information, please contact Julie 11:00am to Livesey at The PROSPECTS Foundation: 01254 230348 1:00pm email: [email protected] DISCOVER HYNDBURN – WINTER TREE ID AT WHINNEY HILL. This amble not a ramble, led by Wednesday, 27th PROSPECTS, will start from the entrance to Accrington Cricket Club at the end of Thorneyholme November 2019 Road, nearest postcode: BB5 6BD. Grid Ref SD763298. Meet 09:50 for a prompt 10:00am start.
Two hours approx. Less than 3 miles. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Only one dog per walker 10:00am to though! Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather and this flat easy going walk 12noon approx and bring along a drink of water. The walk is for approximately two hours and will vary according
to the speed of the walkers on the day. PART OF DISCOVER HYNDBURN walks. Bring your camera Arrive 09:50 or a phone to take photos. please For more information email [email protected] Contact mobile
07599 106670. TREE PROTECTION AT PLANTATION WOOD - We will be looking after some of our ancient Oaks th Saturday, 30 and Hawthorn in the grounds of the old Hall. We will be making brash piles around some of our November grand old trees to help with natural regeneration of seedlings from these veterans. Meet at the gates to Arden Hall at the top of Plantation Street at 10.00am, nearest postcode BB5 6RU. 10:00am to Wear warm clothing and wellies or boots. Bring lunch and a drink. Gloves and any tools will be 3:00pm approx. provided on the day. The event is due to end at 3.00pm Coming Soon or Next Month – Dates for your Diary See the new website What’s On CALENDAR
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