TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Activities near M332LX
Found 188 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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Thursday 4th December 2025
Practical Conservation
With Leeds Midweek Practical Team, Hollybush
About 38.8 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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Thursday 4th December 2025
Oakwood Hall Green Gym
With Oakwood Hall Green Gym
About 42.7 miles away from your postcode
At Oakwood Hall
Activity description
Visitors to this garden often describe it as a 'hidden gem', tucked away behind Oakwood Hall, a residential property and training centre operated by Inspire North. This group looks after the impressive, mature gardens through a combination of food growing, conservation, woodwork and gardening activities. The group builds on peer support and mentoring, supporting people to build confidence, well being and fitness through gardening type activities. The two acre garden allows lots of opportunity to try out new gardening techniques and enjoy the peaceful 'oasis' that is Oakwood Hall. The group is for people of all abilities and experience, so if you are brand new to gardening, or have 60 years experience. Everyone has something to bring, and something to learn, at Oakwood Hall. The session starts at 10, with a refreshments and a light snack at 11:30. We finish the activity session at 1pm, when lunch is provided. All food is provided by TCV and Inspire North.
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Friday 5th December 2025
Countess Friday Conservation Session
With Green and Healthy Hearts and Minds
About 29.4 miles away from your postcode
At Countess Of Chester Country Park
Activity description
Here the group will be undertaking various conservation and management task around the park
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Friday 5th December 2025
Green Woodwork for Wellbeing (Friday for FIVE weeks) ATL-HT2
With ACLS Courses 2025-26
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Conservation Centre
Activity description
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 £25,750 or work part-time and earn below £13.85 per hour; It is £30.00 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.
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Friday 5th December 2025
Green Team
With Skelton Grange Green Team
About 40.5 miles away from your postcode
At Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity description
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.
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Saturday 6th December 2025
Weekend Practical Conservation Volunteer Group
With South Yorkshire Community Woodlands Team
About 45.5 miles away from your postcode
At Brodsworth
Activity description
Do you enjoy getting outdoors whatever the weather and want to make a difference at your local green space? Then come along to one of our Practical Conservation Volunteer sessions that take place every 1st Saturday of the month across our 6 Community Woodland based in the Doncaster and Barnsley area. This volunteer session will undertake a range of habitat management and access improvements task for people and nature across all the community woodlands that TCV South Yorkshire team manage. If you are interested in finding out what volunteering is all about and want more details about the sessions, then please contact the team Or book onto the session via Eventbrite. https://WeekendPracticalConservationVolunteerGroup.eventbrite.co.uk
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Monday 8th December 2025
Creative Woodwork for Wellbeing (Monday for FIVE weeks) ATL-HT2
With ACLS - Creative Woodwork 2025-26
About 38.8 miles away from your postcode
At Hollybush Woodwork
Activity description
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.
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Monday 8th December 2025
Wildlife Walk
With Hollybush Wildlife Walks
About 38.8 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 8th December 2025
Green Gym
With Skelton Grange Green Gym
About 40.5 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 9th December 2025
Women in the Wild
With Women in the Wild
About 0.0 miles away from your postcode
At Sale Water Park
Activity description
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