Ossy Big Pick this weekend
The Rhyddings Wombles were out this morning litter picking Rhyddings Park - contributing towards the Ossy Big Pick. The Rhyddings Wombles meet every Friday at 10am. After the pick the Wombles have a brew and [...]
News from Friends Of Arden Hall & The Coppice
A bumper crew of thirteen Balsam bashers climbed to the area near Pleck Meadow (not the Himalayas!), defying the mixed weather forecast in the quest to deliver a blow to an area of this non-natives [...]
How will Hyndburn benefit from more trees?
Prospects Foundation and Hyndburn Council have planned a programme to engage local people in planting trees and regenerating existing woodland in Hyndburn. The project is called Community TreeACTION. Go down and speak to some of [...]
FREE outdoor gym-style equipment in Hyndburn
Looking for a change of scenery? In Hyndburn, we have 2 green spaces with FREE outdoor gym-style equipment, available for 24/7 use! Both Milnshaw Park and Mercer Park have equipment suitable for all ages and [...]
Gatty Park survey from HBC – Playarea makeover
Calling all children and parents - although the weather is a bit gloomy at the moment, sunny day trips to the park are just ahead of us Gatty Park is receiving a makeover, and we [...]
Balsam Bashing @ Jackhouse
Join our Friends - The Friends of Jackhouse - help them get rid of the pesky plants - BALSAM BASHING - alternate Sundays from the 7th June @ 10am. Meet at the main gate. [...]
Spot the Chairperson of HGSF !!
Cath, the Chairperson of HGSF and volunteer with Incredible Edibles will be back at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 7th June (10am-4pm) Do go and see her - lots of plants to [...]
Oswaldtwistle Big Pick!
Oswaldtwistle Big Pick! Grab your litter pickers and join the Ossy Litter Pickers this June for the Oswaldtwistle Big Pick Choose your area, pick up some litter and send your photos to ossylitterpickers@outlook.com We are [...]
News form Bullough Park & The Prospects Foundation
The Bullough Park ‘Family Trees’ community orchard has been mulched today, with the help of a new assistant ... THE PURPLE PERIL! That's right, our famous wheelbarrow The Pink Peril now has a sister. A [...]
News from the Friends Arden Hall & The Coppice – Litter Pick
The tale of the first friends of practical activity session. NINE intrepid litter pickers set of on a loop around the coppice in idyllic weather conditions, enthusiastly searching for litter. Special kudos to David's 4 [...]
Refurbished Tennis Courts at Oak Hill Park
News from Hyndburn Borough Council - come take a look at the stunningly refurbished tennis courts at Oak Hill Park £48,000 has been invested, and extensive work undertaken, including resurfacing work, improved fencing and a [...]
Summer Fire Safety across our Green Spaces
Have you been vigilant enough to spot these signs on any of your walks around Hyndburn’s nature reserves? If so, you may have what it takes to help keep our green spaces safe, as vigilance [...]