Events in October
Saturday 3 October, 2.00pm
Animal Antics
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country
Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Junior
Rangers
Price: free
Kids can celebrate world animal day by getting involved in a
variety of animal themed games and activities. The Junior Rangers
club is for 5 to 13 year olds. Booking is essential as places are
limited.
Saturday 3 October, 2.00pm
Conker Competition
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Take part in this fun competition to find out
if you could be king of the conkers! Conkers will be provided. To
enter please contact the Park Ranger by no later than 5.00pm on
Thursday 1 October.
Sunday 4 October, 10.30am
Seeds, Nuts, Fruits and Berries
Meet at the Vicarage Lane entrance to Ruff
Wood, Vicarage Lane, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Learn to identify trees in their most colourful season through
their seeds and fruit. Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable
clothing for the weather. Under 16s must be accompanied by an
adult. Dogs under control are welcome.
Sunday 11 October, 10.00am
Beacon Canal Loop Walk
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country
Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Join the Rangers on a 8.5 mile walk that includes a lovely stretch
along the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Please wear sturdy footwear and
suitable clothing for the weather, and bring a packed lunch. Under
16s must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs under control are
welcome.
Sunday 18 October, 2.00pm
Spring Bulb Planting
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Help brighten up Coronation Park by planting a
variety of different bulbs to add colour for spring 2010. Booking
is essential and can be done from 9.00am the day before the event
is scheduled to take place.
Saturday 24 October, 10.30am
Apple Day
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country
Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Celebrate national Apple Day by taking a walk around the community
orchard at Beacon Country Park. Please wear sturdy footwear and
suitable clothing for the weather. Under 16s must be accompanied by
an adult. Dogs under control are welcome.
Tuesday 27 October, 2.00pm
Feed the Birds
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Kids can help our feathered friends by making
tasty bird feeder for the garden. Booking is essential and can be
done from 9.00am the day before the event is scheduled to take
place.
Wednesday 28 October, 2.00pm
The Big Draw
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country
Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web:
Junior Rangers
Price: free
Youngsters can get inspired by the autumnal sights and sounds at
Beacon Country Park and create their own work of art as part of the
Big Draw campaign. The Junior Rangers club is for 5 to 13 year
olds. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Thursday 29 October, 2.00pm
Pumpkin Carving/Lantern Making
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Prepare for Halloween by making your very own
seasonal lantern. Booking is essential and can be done from 9.00am
the day before the event is scheduled to take place.
Saturday 31 October, 2.00pm
Halloween Lantern Parade and Fancy Dress
Competition
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Get your best Halloween costume on and bring your lantern down
to Coronation Park to join in a spectacularly spooky parade around
the park.