TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities near LS53BP
Found 240 activities
Activity key
- Green Gym
- Conservation Action
- Tree Planting
- Health Walk
- Children and Young People
- Training or workshop
- Food Growing
- Public event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Friday 25th September 2026
Practical Conservation
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
The Practical Team will be out and about carrying out a conservation based practical task. For more information on location and type of task, please get in touch with Dani. If you would like a seat on the minibus please contact Hollybush to book a seat. Please be at Hollybush for 9:15 Please come in weather appropriate clothing and bring a packed lunch.
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Friday 25th September 2026
Green Team
With Skelton Grange Green Team
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
Every week Green Team does a range of conservation and outdoor tasks with experienced leaders and a lovely group of volunteers! Come and make a difference to the nature reserve and education areas enjoyed by thousands of local people every year.
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Friday 25th September 2026
Wild Fridays
With Hull Road Park Project
About 24.5 miles away from your postcode
At Hull Road Park
Activity description
Join us for this family friendly volunteering opportunity in Hull Road Park. On Wild Fridays we aim to improve the park for wildlife by creating new nature homes, planting wildflowers, eco crafting, conducting wildlife surveys and more! Most recently we have created an insect hotel, made bumble bee homes and sown wild meadow seed. This relaxed, informal session is great for those wanting to make a difference, meet new people and get outside. The group is diverse open to additional needs and dementia friendly. During our break volunteers can enjoy snacks and hot drinks provided free of charge from the Choose2cafe (if you have any dietary requirements please contact before attending). Do as little or as much as you like, and stay for as long as you wish! Please contact the office for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
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Friday 25th September 2026
Sale Water Park Habitat Improvement
With
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Sale Water Park
Activity description
As part of a project improving the walkways along the river Mersey, we will be improving habitats at Sale water Park. You do not need any prior experience. Skills you'll learn: -Hedge laying -Coppicing -Woodland management -Tree felling (small <200mm) -Fence Installation Sessions will run 10am - 2pm, but there is no obligation to stay for the whole day.
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Sunday 27th September 2026
Practical Conservation - 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
With York Practical Conservation - Weekend
About 24.5 miles away from your postcode
At TCV York Office (THCC)
Activity description
We run practical conservation tasks in various locations in York and the surrounding area from 10am-4.30pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Transport is provided from Tang Hall Community Centre and the University Library bus stop on University Road. No experience necessary. The work varies from season to season. In winter you could be tree planting, hedge laying, or creating and maintaining ponds and wetlands; whilst in summer you could be constructing wildlife areas in schools, creating footpaths, making hay, or undertaking invasive species control. If you want to get involved in practical work outdoors, learn new skills (or share old ones!) and work with a fun and friendly group then come and join in.
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Monday 28th September 2026
Wildlife Walk
With Hollybush Wildlife Walks
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
Every Monday the Wildlife Walkers gather to take a walk in one of the wonderful parks and nature reserves of Leeds. The walks aim to be accessible for a range of abilities, with regular routes planned to include at least one wheelchair accessible option a month. The group includes plenty of time to appreciate and identify nature along the way. The routes are usually between 1 and 2 miles, with a cup of tea and a snack provided along the way.
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Monday 28th September 2026
Growing Plants Outside and In (Monday)
With ACLS Courses 2026-27
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This course runs on Mondays for 5 weeks from 21st September to 19th October 2026 from 10.00am to 2:30pm. <br>The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing plants. No garden space necessary, if all you have is a windowsill or table then we can still teach you the tips and tricks of growing and caring for a wide variety of plants.<br> <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £26,800 or part-time and earn less than £13.85 per hour; It is £30 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. <br>To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk <br>If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
This is a paid event.
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Monday 28th September 2026
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Monday for FIVE weeks)
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2026-27
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Woodwork
Activity description
This is a five week course which runs every Monday from 14th September to 12th October 2026 from 10.00am to 4.00pm.<br>Health and Wellbeing courses are designed to help you to improve or take care of your physical and/or mental health and wellbeing. <br>This hands-on course is all about using creativity to boost wellbeing, tackle feelings of isolation, and support mental health. You'll learn practical woodwork skills that you can use in everyday life - no experience needed! Whether you're a complete beginner or just want to refresh your skills, you'll get to safely use common hand tools, measure wood accurately for simple projects, create basic joints and fixings. It's a relaxed and supportive environment where you can learn new skills, meet others, and enjoy the process of making a planter and a small bench with your hands.<br> <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £26,800 or work part-time and earn below £13.85 per hour; It is £37.50 for those in receipt of state pension. Otherwise contact us for course fees. Evidence of identity and benefits, pension, or salary must be provided before the course starts. <br>To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk <br>Please note that this is a very hands-on, physical course that requires a level of strength and dexterity, and you will be using sharp hand tools. If you have a disability or problem with mobility, then please contact us to discuss how we can help you before you sign up to the course.
This is a paid event.
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Monday 28th September 2026
Green Gym
With Skelton Grange Green Gym
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
Join us at our Green Gym each Monday at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. With activities including food growing, woodland management, brash removal and more, all are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you are looking to improve your health, would like to learn new skills, or just want to meet people, everyone is welcome to come along and get some fresh air in a fantastic local green space. Join in - feel good.
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Tuesday 29th September 2026
Whittling Group
With Hollybush Whittling
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
Join in and learn how to use knives, saws, hatchets and much more to make things out of wood. No whittling experience needed, we can work with whatever level you are at. Your first session you will go home with a lovely whittled mushroom! We whittle anything we imagine, from spoons, deer and mushrooms to the Loch Ness monster.