Planting Flowers in the Park - part 2
2026-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Diggle Street Park, Diggle St,, Wigan, WN6 7DZ
Please join us to continue our project in making Diggle Street Park beautiful for people and pollinators.

On 28th April at 10am, we’ll start creating our 2nd flower bed in the park, and we really need your help!

We will be digging out the flower bed and planting a variety of flowers and plants chosen for their resilience, beauty, and appeal to birds and insects.

All tools are provided, plus refreshments and full guidance. If you are staying all day, bring some lunch! You don’t need to stay the whole time, or arrive at 10am.

Children are welcome with adult supervision.

We’ve already got seating installed, planted a native hedgerow, and, more recently, a community orchard with The Orchard Project.

Diggle Street Park, Springfield, WN6 7DZ

If you have any questions, please email hello@giveitagrowwigan.co.uk

Organised by The Community Patch CIC

Thanks to funding from the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund.

Wild Crafts - Dream Catchers
2026-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.
A great way to try something new and creative together – inspired by nature. Some events are drop-in, some you can book in advance – all are free and suitable for children and adults.
Join Ali on 2nd May, any time between 11am and 1pm at St Anne’s Community Garden, WN6 7TA, to make our own dreamcatchers. We’ll be using a tactile array of beads, natural materials and beauutiful ribbons. Take your dreamcatcher home and find the perfect spot to hang it.
All materials and full guidance are provided.
Free – just drop into the session – but you can book if prefer though. Please only reserve space for children.
This programme of events is kindly funded by the Curious Minds Chance to See Fund
Event organised by The Community Patch CIC, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.

Wild Crafts - Windchimes
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.
A great way to try something new and creative together – inspired by nature. Some events are drop-in, some you can book in advance – all are free and suitable for children and adults.
Join Ali on 9th May, any time between 11am and 1pm at St Anne’s Community Garden, WN6 7TA, to make our own windchimes. Using elderwood and a variety of fun, tactile natural materials, it’s a creative, relaxed session for children and grown-ups to create something together and enjoy being outdoors.
Take your windchime home and find the perfect spot to hang it and enjoy the gentle sounds it brings.
All materials and full guidance are provided.
Free – just drop into the session – but you can book if prefer though. Please only reserve space for children.
This programme of events is kindly funded by the Curious Minds Chance to See Fund
Event organised by The Community Patch CIC, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.

Wild Crafts - Flower Hammering Tote Bags
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Diggle Street Park, Diggle St,, Wigan, WN6 7DZ
Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.
A great way to try something new and creative together – inspired by nature. Some events are drop-in, some you can book in advance – all are free and suitable for children and adults.
Join Victoria on 17th May, any time between 11am and 1pm at Diggle Street Park, to try your hand at flower hammering! We’ll be picking flowers (carefully) and hammering them onto tote bags, creating a beautiful nature imprint and you to take home.
All materials and full guidance are provided.
Free – just drop into the session – but you can book if you prefer, though. Please only reserve space for children.
This programme of events is kindly funded by the Curious Minds Chance to See Fund
Event organised by The Community Patch CIC, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.

Step Into Nature - Guided Woodland Walk
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Manchester
Our free monthly guided woodland walk – Step Into Nature.
The next walk together is on 22nd May, 10am at Standish Wood Lane, WN6 8RA and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons.
Starting in Beech Hill this month, we’ll explore local woodlands now we’re coming into Spring, a perfect way to get outdoors, meet new friends, and discover hidden corners of our local green spaces. The walk is approximately 3 miles along with some uneven paths, bit of a hill and few small steps, and is free to attend.
It is muddy, and we don’t mind a bit of rain, so dress for the weather!
It will be the 4th Friday of each month at 10am. The starting point may alter very slightly month to month, but we will make sure to update you.
Booking is preferred, but not necessary. It’s just so we know to wait for you. Or if you prefer to text that’s fine, 07768202818

Gardening Together Sunday Session
2026-05-31 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-28 12:00 - 15:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Join us in the community garden on the last Sunday of each month for our weekend session – 12 – 3pm, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors.
At the community garden, we tend to several raised beds, borders, a greenhouse, fruit trees, and a wildlife pond together. We grow all kinds of fruit and veg, and there is often produce or plants to take home at the end of a session.
There are always plenty of different jobs to do and things to learn. Anyone is welcome to attend – just show up, there’s no need to book, and no skills are required as all training and tools are provided.
Children and families are always welcome. We’ve got garden toys and always invite young people to join in with planting and garden jobs if they want.
Please dress for the weather – sessions always go ahead unless it’s pouring with rain. We’ll post on socials if it’s off for any reason.
The space is accessible by wheelchair.
Address
St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, WN6 7TA
There’s free parking outside, and it’s accessible by bus

Plant Swap
2026-05-31 12:00 - 15:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Our next Sunday session is also our annual plant swap! If you have sown too many seeds this year or just have plants that you’ve fallen out of love with, bring them along and grab some new ones.

We host this each year, and it’s always a great event with so many interesting plants. We love seeing what people bring along and there’s usually plenty to share
We can help divide or provide pots for split plants, etc. We have spare compost, etc., if needed.

We also have plants and seeds here to offer out, so you can just pop along for af ree plant too, even if you have nothing to share.

It’s always super family-friendly and free to attend. We have kids’ toys in the garden and usually a few biscuits to share. Just drop in

Tell your friends!

31st May 12 – 3pmSt Anne’s Community Garden, Beech Hill Ave, WN6 7TA

Balsam Bash & Walk in Elnup Woods
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Elnup Woods, Parkbrook Lane, WN6 8AF
Join us for a guided walk in Elnup woods and bash Himalayan Balsam as we find it.
Meet up at the woods entrance on Parkbrook Lane, WN6 8AF on 7th June at 11am
This is a fun and satisfying activity for everyone, as we all enjoy the beauty of these ancient woodlands along Mill Brook.
Though this plant can look lovely, it is extremely prolific and invasive, and it’s a danger to our native woodlands, rivers and canals. So let’s all pitch in!
We will help everyone to identify the correct plants, and will show the correct method for bashing
The walk is suitable for families and adults; it’s around 1.6 miles long loop and has steps and uneven paths. We’ll be walking, but stopping and starting a bit, so we expect it to take around 1.5 -2 h
You don’t need to book, but if you want to text 07768202818 to let us know if you’re coming, and we’ll know to wait.
Volunteer balsam bashing events can make a real difference in protecting our waterways. You can read more about the dangers to native wildlife and our rivers here canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/canal-and-river-wildlife/canal-and-river-invasive-species/himalayan-balsam

Event organised by the Community Patch CIC and funded by National Lottery Environment fund

Step Into Nature - Guided Woodland Walk
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Manchester
Our free monthly guided woodland walk – Step Into Nature.
The next walk together is on 26th June, 10am at Beech Hill Park on Gidlow Lane, WN6 8RQ and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons.
Starting in Beech Hill this month, we’ll explore local woodlands now we’re coming into Spring, a perfect way to get outdoors, meet new friends, and discover hidden corners of our local green spaces. The walk is approximately 3 miles along with some uneven paths, bit of a hill and few small steps, and is free to attend.
It is muddy, and we don’t mind a bit of rain, so dress for the weather!
It will be the 4th Friday of each month at 10am. The starting point may alter very slightly month to month, but we will make sure to update you.
Booking is preferred, but not necessary. It’s just so we know to wait for you. Or if you prefer to text that’s fine, 07768202818

Wild Crafts - Nature Paint Brushes
2026-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.
A great way to try something new and creative together – inspired by nature. Some events are drop-in, some you can book in advance – all are free and suitable for the whole family.
Join us between 10pm – 12pm at St Anne’s Community Garden in 20th July, WN6 7TA, to have a bit of fun making nature paintbrushes. We will hunt around the garden for beautiful leaves and flowers to make our own natural paintbrushes, then we’ll work on a giant painting together outside.
All materials and full guidance are provided.
Free – booking required, no booking required, just drop in
All children must be accompanied.
This programme of events is kindly funded by Curious Minds
Event organised by The Community Patch CIC, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.

Step Into Nature - Guided Woodland Walk
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Greater Manchester
Our free monthly guided woodland walk – Step Into Nature
The next walk together is on 21st July, 10am at Standish Wood Lane, WN6 8RA and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons. Please note, this month it’s on a Tuesday, not the regular Friday!!
Starting in Beech Hill this month, we’ll explore local woodlands now we’re coming into Spring, a perfect way to get outdoors, meet new friends, and discover hidden corners of our local green spaces. The walk is approximately 3 miles long with some uneven paths, a bit of a hill and a few small steps, and is free to attend.
We don’t mind a bit of rain or sunshine, so dress for the weather!
It is usually the 4th Friday of each month at 10am. The starting point may alter very slightly month to month, but we will make sure to update you.
Booking is preferred, but not necessary. It’s just so we know to wait for you. Or if you prefer to text that’s fine, 07768202818

The Secret Life of Butterflies - Family Activity
2026-07-22 10:30 - 12:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Welcome to the world of butterflies and moths!
Want to see a real-life caterpillar up close? Here’s your chance! With their little suction-cup feet, which help them climb branches, and their ability to camouflage themselves from predators, they’re fascinating creatures.
Join us in the community garden – 22nd July 10:30am – 12pm to experience for yourself.
Did you know that caterpillars don’t have the best eyesight? They find their way through vibrations, usually through faint (or really fluffy) hairs on their body, and through smell to find food.
Did you also know that caterpillars can be fussy eaters? Caterpillars have a host plant, or several host plants. A caterpillar would rather starve itself than eat something they don’t want. They’re a bit like a three-year-old who doesn’t like vegetables!
Finally, caterpillars become goo in their cocoons, where their whole body changes shape. But, miraculously, butterflies retain some memory from their caterpillar stage!
Want to find out more – or hold a real caterpillar? Then come along to our workshop!
Free to attend, no booking required.

We’ll also have our regular gentle community gardening session.

St Anne’s Community Garden, Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan WN6 7TA (In between the church & the community centre)

This event is funded by the National Lottery as part of a year-long programme of family environmental events in Wigan Borough, helping us support community action and care for local green spaces.
Event organised and facilitated by The Community Patch CIC
Any questions, please email us on hello@giveitagrowwigan.co.uk

Family Bug Hunt
2026-07-26 12:00 - 15:00 | St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7TA, United Kingdom
Join us for a bug hunt in the community garden!Free, family-friendly, and all bug-hunting equipment is provided! Let’s see how many you can spot!
26th July – 12 – 3pm

We’ll also have our regular gentle community gardening session.
St Anne’s Community Garden, Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan WN6 7TA (In between the church & the community centre)

This event is funded by the National Lottery as part of a year-long programme of family environmental events in Wigan Borough, helping us support community action and care for local green spaces.
Event organised and facilitated by The Community Patch CIC
Any questions, please email us on hello@giveitagrowwigan.co.uk
