TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Practical conservation work in Pocket Park
An activity with TCV Leicester Volunteers
Activity date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 14:30
Activity description
This site is a nature rich greenspace set in the attractive village of Rushton. We will be carrying out some selective vegetation clearance, cutting and clearing excess vegetation growth to maintain the existing site desire lines for all users of this attractive pocket park.
Meeting place
There will be a 9.30am minibus pick-up from the Victoria Park car park, Granville Road LE1 7RY, volunteers wait in the area of the stone lodge buildings just up from the toilet block. Please reserve your seat on the minibus by either ringing 07764 655482 or email c.forty@tcv.org.uk thank you. Alternatively volunteers can meet with us at our Evington Park House office for 9am if this is easier.
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Activity location
Rushton Pocket Park, Station Road Rushton Kettering, NN14 1RL
Site description
community green space nestled within the attractive village of Rushton. Containing wild flower meadow, mixed thorn hedges, a nice variety of woodland vegetation including Hazel, Dogwwood, Cherry, Ash and bramble.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Clive Forty
Telephone: 07764 655482
Email: C.Forty@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/leicesterandrutland
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Volunteers wishing to make their own way to the site should park vehicles on Station Rd next to the Thornhill Pub. The bridle way which leads to the pocket park is clearly signposted off station Rd. Please do not attempt to park your vehicles along the bridleway.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Thornton Arms, Station Rd.
