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Women in the Wild

An activity with Women in the Wild

Activity date: Thursday 16th April 2026

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 12:30

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

Meeting place

We will meet at Longford Park Car Park, 2 East Dr, Stretford, Manchester M21 9LF.

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Activity location

Longford Park, Off Cromwell Road Stretford Manchester M32 8QX, M32 8QX

Site description

Longford Park is on the border of Stretford and Chorlton-cum-Hardy, three miles south-west of Manchester city centre.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Rebecca Collingwood

Telephone: 07764655486
Email: rebecca.collingwood@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/northwest

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

We will provide all tools, equipment and brews and biscuits. Please can you bring water, lunch if you'd like it and wear weather appropriate clothes that you wouldn't mind getting muddy and sturdy footwear like trainers or walking boots.

Site Facilities

  • Nearest Toilets - Cafe

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