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(Parks & Countryside)
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8th Nov, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
WINTER HIDEY HOLES
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton.
Why not try and make a safe and warm house for some of the animals that
spend the winter out in the cold. The Rangers will be on hand to give
you some ideas. Booking essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 720453.
Sat 22nd Nov, 1:00pm - 2:00pm & 2:30pm – 3:30pm
FAT FEEDERS
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton.
Come and make your very own food to keep the birds in your garden strong
this winter. Booking essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 720453.
Sun 23rd Nov, 1:00pm
ASHFIELD RAMBLE
Ashfield Park.
A 2 hour led walk around Worthington Lakes. Meet at Ashfield park.
Suitable clothing and footwear required. No dogs allowed. For further
information telephone 01942 245369.
Free
Sun 23rd Nov, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BASKETS, BOXES AND FEEDERS
Playpatch, Platt Lane, Hindley.
Come along to the Playpatch for an afternoon of fun filled activities.
Bird feeders are free, there will be a small charge for the winter
baskets and next boxes. Booking essential. For further information and
to book telephone 01942 720453.
Sun 23rd Nov, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
INSECT BOXES
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Come and help the rangers make homes for all sorts of minibeasts to
spend the winter in. Meet at the information centre. Booking essential.
For further information and to book telephone 01942 605253.
Sun 30th Nov, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
FEED THE BIRDS
Mesnes Park, Wigan.
Learn how to keep garden birds well fed this winter. The rangers will be
in the café to show you how to make bird feeders. Booking essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 245369.
Sun 30th Nov, 10:00am - 12:00pm
RANGER IN THE HIDE
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
A ranger will be on hand to answer birding questions, help with
identification and point out anything significant. Meet at the Butning
Hide unless otherwise directed. This is a drop-in event no booking
required.
Sun 21st Dec, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
WINTER BEGINS…
Pennington Hall Park, Pennington, Leigh.
Join the rangers for some traditional winter activities. Make a
Christmas decoration for your table and some winter feed for your bird
table. Sing along with the band playing a selection of Christmas songs
and carols. Thaw out with a cup of warm Vimto! Booking essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 720453.
Fri 21st Dec, 12:00pm
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Mesnes Park, Wigan.
Join the rangers in the café to make a table decoration from natural
materials. Booking essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 245369.
Small charge
Mon 22nd Dec, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton.
Why pay lots for decorations at the shops when you can come and make
your very own. The rangers will be able to guide you through making your
own holly wreath, candle holder or even baubles. Booking essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 720453.
Mon 22nd Dec, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Using materials collected from around the park make your own wreath or
Christmas tree decorations. Meet at the information centre. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 605253.
Mon 22nd Dec, 12:00pm
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Alexandra Park, Newtown, Wigan.
Join the rangers in the pavilion to make a table decoration from natural
materials. Booking essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 245369.
Small charge
Fri 26th Dec, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
WINTER WANDER
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton.
Join the rangers to burn off all those Christmas Day calories for a 5
mile circular walk taking in the Three Sisters and Wigan Flashes. Stout
footwear recommended. Booking essential. For further information and to
book telephone 01942 720453.
Fri 26th Dec, 10:30am
BOXING DAY RAMBLE
Orrell Water Park.
Burn off those Christmas excess calories with a 4-5 mile walk from
Orrell water Park over Billinge Hill. Strong footwear and warm
waterproof clothing required. Booking essential. For further informaiton
and to book telephone 01942 245369.
Free
Sun 4th Jan, 10:00am - 12:00pm
NEW CAMERA?
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Got a new cameera for Christmas? Bring it along to the Flash, take a few
photos and get some handy wildlife photographic tips from the rangers.
Booking essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942
605253.
Sat 10th Jan, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
PENINGTON FLASH TO HOPE CARR WALK
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Join the rangers on this 4.5 mile walk starting at the flash and walking
over the surrounding farmland following the Carr Brook and Pennington
Brook. Stout footwear recommended. Meet at the visitor centre. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 605253.
Sat 17th Jan, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
FEED THE BIRDS
Jubilee Park, Ashton.
Learn how to keep garden birds well fed this winter. The rangers will be
in the pavilion to show you how to make bird feeders. Booking essential.
For further information and to book telephone 01942 245369.
Sun 18th Jan, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
BORSDANE IN WINTER
Borsdane Woods.
The rangers are going for a walk through Borsdane and the surrounding
area. Would you like to join them? Stout footwear recommended. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 720453.
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CYCLE RIDES
Three Sisters Recreation Park.
Bikes supplied free of charge. Booking essential. For further
information and to book telephone Active Living Team 01942 488481
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