Diggle Street Park is going to have a new community orchard! The Community Patch CIC and The Orchard Project would like to invite you to come and have an informal chat with us about what sort of fruit trees you would like to see in your park, and help us to design a brand new […]
Our famous Christmas wreath workshops are back this winter. Please note, these popular events usually sell out in under 1 hour! Join us on our second session of 2025 on 14th December at 3:30pm for a cosy afternoon creating a beautiful natural Christmas wreath for your front door. We focus on sustainability, nature, and creativity, […]
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 […]
Our free monthly guided woodland walk - Step Into Nature. Please note the date has changed due to it landing on boxing day (this is December's walk!) The next walk together is on 2nd Jan, 10am at Beech Hill Park, Gidlow Lane, WN6 8RQ and will be led by Victoria - we'll gently enjoy the sights […]
Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors. Please note change to dates due to Christmas 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 […]
Join Ali for a calming New Year workshop at The Old Courts on 15th January at 6pm, discovering the world of winter herbs and traditions. This nature based herbal session focuses on January themes of grounding, cleansing and setting yourself up well for the year ahead. You will make your own smudge sticks with sage and […]
Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm, 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 […]
Join us at St Anne’s Community Garden in Beech Hill on Sunday 25th January for a relaxed and friendly Seed Swap and Share. This is alongside our regular gardening social group on the last Sunday of the Month. A great chance to bring along any spare seeds you have and swap them with others, and […]
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 […]
Help us create a new orchard for all the community to enjoy! Come and help us plant the new orchard over at Diggle Street Park! The Orchard Project and The Community Patch CIC have received some funding to make this possible. There will be lots more events and sessions in the future, including learning all […]
Join us for a Family Litter Pick at Beech Hill Park on Sunday 8th February - starting at 11am and help care for this local green space. This is a fun, family-friendly event where everyone can get involved in making a positive difference. All litter picking equipment will be provided, so just turn up dressed […]
Join Victoria on 12th Feb at The Barkeley Tavern and get creative with this relaxed nature-inspired collage workshop. Using a mix of natural materials, found textures, paper and imagery, you will create a layered collage inspired by the seasons. Sharing her love of art and collage, Victoria will guide you through this session - it's […]
If you want to help Improve where you live in Wigan, for your own well-being and for wildlife, see how you can get involved, we'd love to hear from you.