TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities near LS101RS
Found 119 activities
Activity key
- Big Green Weekend
- Green Gym
- Practical conservation activity
- I Dig Trees: Tree Planting
- Health walk
- Children's activity
- Training or workshop
- Food growing activity
- Community event or activity
- Wildlife surveying activity
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Monday 7th July 2025
Green Gym
With Skelton Grange Green Gym
About 0.0 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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Monday 7th July 2025
Wildlife Walk
With Hollybush Wildlife Walks
About 5.2 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 7th July 2025
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Monday for FIVE weeks) HT6
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2024-25
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Woodwork
Activity description
This is a five week course which runs every Monday from 9th June to 7th July 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm It is well documented that taking part in creative activities and learning new skills can support positive mental health and wellbeing. The practical and creative techniques and skills learnt on this course will support your positive mental health and wellbeing. Learn how to safely work with wood and design, hand build, and decorate a useful garden store/small cupboard for yourself or others. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or work part-time and earn below £13.05 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. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk Please note that this is a 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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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Whittling Group
With Hollybush Whittling
About 5.2 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.
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Tuesday Conservation Group
With Tuesday Conservation Group
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
We will be doing a variety of tasks throughout the duration of the project which include; improving the biodiversity of the site, regular wildlife surveys, site maintenance, mapping, improving the grounds, planning and research. There will be soup provided at lunch break, but you can still bring your own food if you wish. Please come in weather appropriate clothing. If you would like to get involved please contact Dani - danielle.aspinall@tcv.org.uk
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Practical Conservation
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 5.2 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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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Growing Plants Outside and In (Tuesday for FIVE weeks) HT6
With ACLS Courses 2024-25
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This course runs on Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 10th June to 8th July 2025 from 10.00am to 13.30pm This course is specifically for those who would like to support positive wellbeing through learning to grow and care for plants outside and in their home. The course is aimed at people with or without gardening experience, who want to learn more about greening their spaces and growing and caring for plants. On this course you will learn about: microgreens, herbs, houseplants, succulents, growing food, square foot gardening, helping wildlife, how plants can improve your health, growing and displaying plants and more. This course is FREE if you are in receipt of certain income related benefits; work full-time (37hrs a week) and earn below £25,000 or part-time and earn less than £13.05 per hour; It is £26.25 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. To enrol on a course or for more information please call 0113 274 2335 or email hollybush@tcv.org.uk If you have a disability or problem with manual dexterity or 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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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Food Growing Green Gym
With Hollybush Food Growing Green Gym
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This session looks after the food growing areas at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall, Leeds. The group helps to look after the accessible community Hub at Hollybush. The sessions have a range of activities each week, and aim to offer an opportunity for everyone to get involved. There is no growing experience needed, with group leaders supporting the group in a variety of organic growing techniques using raised beds, ground level beds, orchards and in a paved polytunnel. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the session, please get in touch. Work is carried out in small groups across the site, with the session planned to accommodate access needs.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Wildlife Gardening & Conservation Green Gym
With Hollybush Food Growing Green Gym
About 5.2 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
This group meets every Wednesday afternoon to take carer of the Wildlife gardens and conservation areas in the grounds of Hollybush Conservation Centre, to increase the biodiversity of the site. A variety of management techniques used including growing plants from seed & propagation, and planting and providing homes for wildlife. Work takes place in small groups across the site, with work areas accessible by wheelchair available. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the session, please get in touch.
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Practical Conservation
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 5.2 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.
