Outdoor Town

Gardening with Friends of Towneley Park
2027-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
The friends of Towneley park meet every Thursday at the Friends Meeting Room. The meeting room can be found near the bowling green behind the Italian gardens and close to Offshoots community garden. The group undertake an array of different gardening activities, along with cleaning signs, refurbishing benches and any little jobs that help keep the park welcoming and attractive for all visitors.

It is a fab way to learn new skills, and meet new people whilst taking pride in local spaces. Anyone is welcome to come along, and the group always finish with a brew, biscuit and a chat.

Free Cycling Sessions
2027-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Thompson Park, Thompson Park Ormerod Road,, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU, United Kingdom
Looking for a fun way to get active, try something new, or meet new people?Join us for Free Cycling Sessions every Thursday morning, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Thompson Park.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or have never ridden before, everyone is welcome — all ages and abilities!We offer a range of bikes to suit different needs, including two-wheel cycles, trikes, and hand-pedal bikes — all free to use.

Why come along?

Try cycling in a friendly, supportive environment

Stay active and boost your wellbeing

Meet new people and enjoy the outdoors

Build confidence and have fun — no pressure!

You might just discover your new favourite hobby!

Where to find us:

We meet at the opposite end of the lake, just a short walk away from the playground and you’ll spot us.Contact Claire at clairenewton@britishcycling.org.uk for more information.

LITTER PICKING WITH PADIHAM LITTER PICKERS
2027-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | PADIHAM, Thompson Street Car Park, Padiham
Hi! We are a group of dedicated litter-picking volunteers who love our great town – PADIHAM! Our group has collected over 1,100 bags of litter over the past nine months, but our BAGOMETER is hungry for more!! Anyone is welcome to join us as we work for ‘Cleaner Streets and a Tidier Town’!

We meet every Saturday at 1 pm, at different venues around town for our ‘SUPER SATURDAY’ litter picks. . Please see our PADIHAM LITTER PICKERS Facebook page for more details of this and future events.

We also meet at 1 pm every Thursday, at Clitheroe Street Car Park, behind the ‘Hand and Shuttle’, for our regular litter pick around the town centre, and along both sides of Burnley Road, up as far as Dryden Street.

Our litter picks last between 1 and 2 hours, and you can stay for the whole pick, or for just as much as you feel able. Children are welcome too, but an adult must accompany those under 14. Dogs are also welcome!

We supply ALL the equipment you will need, at no charge, along with free chocolate and cold drinks. You can also pick up a copy of our FREE 12-page full-colour newsletter, ‘The Picker’, which is also available from Taproom Padiham, Bertwistles Bakery, Barber Bros, and Rawes Grazing Co, plus the foyer at Padiham Town Hall.

So why not come along and enjoy the great outdoors, meet new friends, and partake in a really meaningful community activity? Let’s LIFT THAT LITTER – ‘TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE’! …as we always say!

FURTHER DETAILS: David Cooke, Padiham Litter Pickers Organizer: email – david.cooke957@btinternet.com
