Outdoor Town

Gardening at Offshoots
2024-01-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Offshoots Permaculture Project, Offshoots Permaculture Project c/o Towneley Hall, Towneley, Holmes Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
Friday morning’s at Offshoots.

Offshoots community garden are always looking for new people to come along to their open volunteer sessions.Activities include general gardening and maintenance tasks from planting, weeding, food growing, harvesting, composting, along with opportunities for more labouring activities including carpentry, building and more.The garden has a relaxing atmosphere and you can grab a brew in the hut or around the fire pit. There are always staff and experienced volunteers on hand to support.

Perfect opportunity to get outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people.

Burnley parkrun
2024-01-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Everyone takes part for their own reasons and enjoyment so please come along and join in whatever your pace!There is also a “new runners” briefing, so you don’t have to worry about where to go and what to do as everything will be explained prior to the start.

Burnley parkrun takes place in the picturesque, popular Towneley park. See Course page for more details.You can take the children on the play park, visit the Hall, grab a coffee or take a stroll through the woodland trails afterwards.What better way to start your Saturday!What does it cost to join?Nothing – it’s free!But please register before you first come along and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it. Without your barcode you won’t get a time.

Walking Rugby
2024-01-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Burnley Rugby Club, Holden Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2LE, United Kingdom
Walking Rugby is a great non contact form of the game. Perfect for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury or just wanting to give the game a try (no pun intended). Join a friendly group of people and learn new skills. The weekly sessions are open to all ages and abilities.

Padiham Greenway junior parkrun
2024-01-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Padiham Greenway, Padiham Greenway, Park Road entrance, Padiham, BB12 8ED, United Kingdom
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds).​ Held every Sunday on the Padiham Greenway, Park Road entrance.

The aim is to have fun so please come along and join in whatever your pace!

The event is friendly and welcoming, entirely organised by volunteers who all grab a post parkrun coffee in a local café afterwards.

What does it cost?

Nothing – it’s free! Please register before you first come along and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

Tree Planting
2024-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Lancs
Throughout the winter we’ll begin planting the trees a lot of the residents across the borough earned through playing Beat the Street and we’re INVITING YOU TO JOIN US!

We start during National Tree Week and continue until March 2024. WE WILL BE AT DIFFERENT SITES EACH DATE, so check out the schedule in the link below to see where in the borough we are planting and save the dates as we’d love to see you there!

All equipment and guidance will be provided but remember to dress for the weather

Find out more and keep up to date with any potential changes to the planting schedule here: https://burnley.gov.uk/parks-green-spaces/plant/

Gardening at Offshoots
2024-01-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Offshoots Permaculture Project, Offshoots Permaculture Project c/o Towneley Hall, Towneley, Holmes Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
Offshoots community garden are always looking for new people to come along to their open volunteer sessions. Activities include general gardening and maintenance tasks from planting, weeding, food growing, harvesting, composting, along with opportunities for more labouring activities including carpentry, building and more. The garden has a relaxing atmosphere and you can grab a brew in the hut or around the fire pit. There are always staff and experienced volunteers on hand to support. Perfect opportunity to get outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people.

Padiham Guided Walks
2024-01-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Padiham Leisure Centre, Park Road, Padiham, Lancs, BB12 8ED
The Active Together Walking Project supports a number of free walks that run weekly in the Borough. They are open to all abilities and have different difficulty gradings on all walks to ensure you can select the best walk for you. A = Easy, B = Moderate, C = A little more vigorous Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders or our staff. The walk volunteers and staff are kind and welcoming, and provide a friendly opportunity for you to come and walk, explore new routes, and meet new people.The walk will leave from outside Padiham Leisure Centre, and can last up to 2 hours. There will be class B and C walks available.

How can I take part in one of these walks?

Simply come along. New walkers will be asked to fill in a registration form before going on their first walk. This can be done just before the walk so please turn up 10 minutes earlier to your first walk.If possible contact our walk leader beforehand so we know to expect you.

Friends by the Water
2024-01-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Rosegrove Canalside Building, Burnley Office, Lowerhouse Lane, Rosegove, Burnley, BB126HU, United Kingdom
A friendly, outdoor group for people living with Dementia and their carers. Offering a reason to get outdoors and enjoy time with others in the beautiful outdoor space at The Canal & Rivers Trust site, Canal Cottage, Rosegrove.The session is extremely relaxed and allows natural flow of conversations, interests and time with no pressure to do anything they don’t want to do. Activities vary each week and can include gentle mobility, conversation, reminiscence, crafts and snacks, all based outdoors. Activities are user-led, based on the needs and interests of those attending.What do you need to bring?You don’t actually need to bring anything, as we provide all equipment, refreshments etc but it is advisable to come dressed in clothing appropriate to the weather.PLEASE NOTE: In extreme, adverse weather we will meet inside Canal Cottage, in the community room, but we will notify you on arrival.Friends by the Water – For people living with Dementia & their carers | Facebook

Incredible Edible Garden Project
2024-01-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Howard Street Community Health Centre, Howard Street, Burnley, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 4PQ, United Kingdom
No previous gardening experience required.Come and sit and relax in the garden or get involved in the upkeep of the allotment – experienced help on hand to guide you.

Open community gardening session
2024-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Fennyfold Community Garden, Fennyfold Community Garden, (just off) Park Road / Elizabeth St, Padiham, Lancs, BB12 7AT
A community led gardening opportunity. Meet new people, learn new skills. All ages and abilities welcome. Under 13’s must attend with parent or guardian.

Light refreshments included along with indoor activities on wet days, gardening, maintenance, painting and crafts. Grow and play area for children accompanied with an adult.

Kiddrow Lane Guided Walks
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Kiddrow Lane, Kiddrow Lane, Burnley, BB12 6LH, United Kingdom
Thursday

Weekly guided walks. The Active Together Walking Project supports a number of free walks that run weekly in the Borough. They are open to all abilities and have different difficulty gradings on all walks to ensure you can select the best walk for you. A = Easy, B = Moderate, C = A little more vigorous Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders or our staff. The walk volunteers and staff are kind and welcoming, and provide a friendly opportunity for you to come and walk, explore new routes, and meet new people.The walk will leave from opposite Kiddrow Lane Health Centre on the Greenway. Class A and B walks available and walks will last between 45 and 60 minutes.

How can I take part in one of these walks?

Simply come along. New walkers will be asked to fill in a registration form before going on their first walk. This can be done just before the walk so please turn up 10 minutes earlier to your first walk.If possible contact our walk leader beforehand so we know to expect you.

Rhododendron removal
2024-01-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Rd, Padiham., Burnley, BB12 8UA, United Kingdom
Learn all about the importance of Rhododendron removal, how we do it and why it’s important for our native woodlands with National Trust Ranger David Bevis.

The event will take place in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall, and here are the details…

Meet in the courtyard.

Equipment will be provided.

Please wear appropriate footwear and warm clothing.

Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.

Bring your own lunch if you wish to do so.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

No need to book, simply turn up on the day.
