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We are a small group of volunteers who work collaboratively to bring people together to care for and improve the green space and facilities.

Promoting health and wellbeing, and delivering inclusive activities and events for everyone.

28/10/2026

Another good session yesterday spreading mulch on the borders, having filled around 20 bags we still haven't finished and we'll be back again next week to continue ☺️

Jade and Claire also scattered some mixed seeds in the borders, it will be interesting to see what comes up and where 🤣 thanks to Shan Wilkinson for the seed donation 😘

28/10/2026

A date for your diary!

We will be having a stall at the Mayors Christmas Fair on the 5th December, so come and check out all the goodies we have on offer 🧑‍🎄😍
There will be lots of groups raising funds for good causes, and also an opportunity to support the Mayors chosen charities for this year. Lots of opportunities to pick up some great presents 🎁

27/10/2026

🎅 Breakfast with Santa is coming to BLGC! 🎄

Join us for a festive morning packed with Christmas fun for the whole family. ❤️

From meeting Santa and receiving a special gift to decorating cookies and baubles, writing letters to Santa, making reindeer dust and enjoying breakfast together, there’s plenty to keep little ones busy! ✨

📅 Saturday 12th December
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 BLGC Infinity, Spa Road
🎟️ Children £14 | Adults £6

💙 Is your child a BLGC member?
Our members can get discounted tickets to Breakfast with Santa!

📞 To book your discounted member tickets, give our team a call on 01204 540100.

For all other tickets, simply scan the QR code on our poster to book.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blgc-breakfast-with-santa-tickets-2002150006566?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spaces are limited, so get yours booked and come and celebrate Christmas with us! 🎅🎁

26/10/2026

Groundwork Manchester are holding a FREE Wreath making workshop on Tuesday 24th November 10-12 Noon at the Pavilion Café at Queen's Park

If you would like to attend, booking is essential, please confirm to Elena - [email protected] to secure your place 😀

For anyone planning to drive to Queens Park, there is free car parking available on the car park on Spa Road, which is only a short distance to walk to the cafe.

24/10/2026

The bread isn't feeding them. It's just filling them.

Half-term is here, and ponds and canals across Britain will be busy with families feeding the ducks. It's one of the oldest childhood traditions we have.

But the bag of crusts isn't doing the ducks many favours.

Bread isn't very nutritious. It fills them up without giving them the variety of food they need, especially as the weather gets colder. Mouldy bread can make birds ill. And where lots of people feed bread, much of it goes uneaten: it sinks, rots, pollutes the water and attracts rats.

The Canal & River Trust suggests bringing these instead:
• Sweetcorn (drained)
• Frozen peas, thawed first
• Porridge or rolled oats
• Bird seed or plain seeds
• Rice, cooked or uncooked
• Torn lettuce or kale

Cut things small (ducks don't chew), give only a little, and stop when they lose interest. If other people are already feeding them, let that be enough for today.

Same tradition. Just a better menu.

Echoes of the Earth follows British wildlife through the seasons.

Sources: Canal & River Trust

24/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone that attended our magical event this morning, we had a great turn out 🎃🕷️

We hope you enjoyed the trail and activities 🎇and got home before it rained 🌧️

Thanks to all our volunteers who have taken part in this year's activities and to Sam for her fantastic face painting designs this morning 😘

This is our final family craft activity for this year but stay turned to find out about next year's events ☺️

❤️

23/10/2026

Please note the revised session time due to the expected bad weather. Hope that you can join us tomorrow for some free fun activities 🎃

23/10/2026

Last year there were 1,020 reports of anti-social behaviour involving fireworks over the bonfire night period.

Playing with fireworks is and can have serious consequences, including injuries to yourself or others.

Always follow the Firework Safety Code.

Find out more - https://orlo.uk/3UH4T

22/10/2026

A lovely afternoon attending the Floral pumpkin workshop hosted by the Khidma Ladies Community Group 🎃

Michelle an experienced florist, who took the class produced a fantastic floral display and provided lots of advice to help with our creations.

Thanks to Yasmin from Khidma for inviting us to attend 😘

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