Found 165 activities
Friday 21st November 2025
With Green and Healthy Hearts and Minds
About 29.4 miles away from your postcode
At Countess Of Chester Country Park
Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
Friday 21st November 2025
With ACLS Courses 2025-26
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
This is a five week course which runs every Friday from 7th November to 12th December 2025 (not 21st November) from 10.00am to 2.15pm <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>On this course, you will learn how to work with freshly cut wood using simple hand tools. You will try out different techniques to make useful and decorative items. This type of woodworking is calm and relaxing, and you will be learning in a friendly group, surrounded by nature. This course is for anyone who wants to feel better by learning new skills in nature. You will learn how to find natural materials (foraging), whittle and carve wood, make items from wood and other natural materials. You will have time to enjoy the outdoors, be creative, and support your health and wellbeing. <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below ã25,750 or work part-time and earn below ã13.85 per hour; It is ã30.00 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 manual 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.<br> In the first session we will introduce you to the Hollybush site, your tutor and other learners so you feel welcome and confident, and make sure you have the support and equipment you need.
This is a paid event.
Friday 21st November 2025
With Skelton Grange Green Team
About 40.5 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Every week Green Team does a range of gardening and conservation 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.
Monday 24th November 2025
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2025-26
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Woodwork
This is a five week course which runs every Monday from 10th November to 8th December 2025 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 garden store with your hands. <br>This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,750 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.<br> In the first session we will introduce you to the Hollybush site, your tutor and other learners so you feel welcome and confident, and make sure you have the support and equipment you need.
This is a paid event.
Monday 24th November 2025
With Hollybush Wildlife Walks
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
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.
Monday 24th November 2025
With Skelton Grange Green Gym
About 40.5 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
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.
Tuesday 25th November 2025
With Women in the Wild
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Sale Water Park
A project for unemployed women over 16 who are looking to gain experience and confidence to work/ volunteer in the environmental sector and / or those that want to focus on wellbeing and confidence building in a peer support setting within nature. What to expect: Sessions are free and are designed to support women who wish to gain experience for onward employment or volunteering; or those looking for confidence building and nature based wellbeing experiences. We will provide group, peer supported outdoor activities as well as bespoke and 121 support, coaching and mentoring. Join our free sessions for: Wellbeing in nature activities e.g. open water swimming, fire lighting and cooking, natural crafts like willow weaving Practical green skills training e.g. Woodland management, nature ID/ surveying, wildflower and meadow enhancement Peer to peer empowerment Confidence building Bespoke coaching & mentoring Individual employment support available Free minibus transport Refreshments provided
Tuesday 25th November 2025
With Manchester Conservation Volunteers
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Sale Water Park
This task is NOT suitable for corporate or group volunteering. We do practical conservation across Greater Manchester, and are not always at Sale Water Park. The activities we do vary but could include: - habitat management - countryside furniture construction - waterways and pond work - green skills like coppicing and hedgelaying To find out what we're up to and where we are, email Josh!
Tuesday 25th November 2025
With Whitby Park Green Gym
About 27.4 miles away from your postcode
At Whitby Park
Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities
Tuesday 25th November 2025
With Whitby Park Green Gym
About 27.4 miles away from your postcode
At Whitby Park
Here we will be undertaking a number of activities, including clearing along footpath in the woodland, felling of unwanted sycamore regeneration, pond works and other related activities