Found 242 activities
Thursday 29th January 2026
With Cheshire Midweek Group
About 29.1 miles away from your postcode
At Chester Station
The Chester Midweek Volunteering Group. We go out every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to sites across Cheshire West to carry out practical conservation and habitat management activities. Please follow this link: https://mailchi.mp/eb8fdacbd78d/sign-up-page to subscribe to our emailing service for regular updates about our projects across Cheshire west and Merseyside.
Thursday 29th January 2026
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
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.
Thursday 29th January 2026
With Oakwood Hall Green Gym
About 42.7 miles away from your postcode
At Oakwood Hall
A chance to try your hand at a whole range of practical conservation, food growing and gardening activities in this 'hidden gem', looking after the beautiful Oakwood Hall garden, with its award winning trees and hidden historical features. There is plenty of opportunity to learn or share your experiences, with some people brand new to gardening, and some with decades of experience. If you find yourself thinking you need to make some time for yourself, this is the perfect group to add a bit of me-time and make a real positive impact at the same time.
Friday 30th January 2026
With Sale Water Park Habitat Improvement
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Sale Water Park
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.
Friday 30th January 2026
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 30th January 2026
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
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.
Friday 30th January 2026
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 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.
Monday 2nd February 2026
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 19th January to 16th February 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>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.
This is a paid event.
Monday 2nd February 2026
With ACLS Courses 2025-26
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
<br>This course runs on Mondays for 5 weeks from 19th January to 16th February 2026 from 10.00am to 14.15pm<br> <br>This course is designed for anyone who would like to improve their wellbeing and learn some traditional craft skills at the same time. The course will introduce you different practices to help your wellbeing, the benefits of being in nature, and to the practical skills needed for a variety of traditional crafts. You will learn about: different meditation and stress management techniques, how to make a variety of things from natural materials and more.<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 £25,750 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.<br>
This is a paid event.
Monday 2nd February 2026
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.