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SUMMARY:Wild Crafts  - Wildflower Seed Paper
DESCRIPTION:Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.  \nA 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.  \nJoin Victoria on 7th April at 11am at Wigan Library to make your very own handmade paper with added wildflower seeds and petals. It’s a fun\, hands-on activity perfect for all ages\, create something beautiful and take a piece of nature home with you to plant later! \nAll materials and full guidance are provided. \nFree – booking required\, please book on this page. \nPlease only reserve a space for children attending. All children must be accompanied.  \nThis programme of events is kindly funded by Curious Minds \nEvent organised by The Community Patch CIC\, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/wild-crafts-wildflower-seed-paper/
LOCATION:Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wild Crafts  - Cyanotype Printing
DESCRIPTION:Wild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.  \nA 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.  \nJoin Victoria on 8th April at 12pm at St Anne’s Community Garden\, WN6 7TA to try Cyanotype printing. This is a simple and fun printmaking process that uses light to create images.  We’ll place leaves\, flowers\, or objects onto specially prepared paper\, then expose it to sunlight to create a beautiful print to take home.   \nAll materials and full guidance are provided. \nFree – booking required\, please book on this page. \nPlease only reserve a space for children attending. All children must be accompanied.  \nThis programme of events is kindly funded by Curious Minds \nEvent organised by The Community Patch CIC\, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature.
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/wild-crafts-cyanotype-printing/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN6 7TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Rainmakers - Wild Crafts (1-5s)
DESCRIPTION:Join Ali in the community garden on 11th April\, making rainmakers! \nThis session is aimed at 1-5s\, but older kids are welcome to come along. We’ll be decorating tubes\, painting your own designs\, then adding in leaves\, flowers and feathers all foraged from nature. \nAll materials and full guidance are provided. \nThis session is free – no booking required\, just drop in between 11am and 12pm \nAll children must be accompanied.  \nWild Crafts is a new spring programme of fun nature-based creative sessions for families in Wigan.  \nA 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.  \nThis programme of events is kindly funded by Curious Minds \nEvent organised by The Community Patch CIC\, a local non-profit working to increase biodiversity in Wigan and bring people together in nature. \n  \n 
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/rainmakers-wild-crafts-1-5s/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN6 7TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gardening Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the community garden every other Wednesday morning\, 10am – 12pm\, for some company and gentle movement in the outdoors. \nAt 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. \nThere 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. \nChildren are always welcome. We’ve got garden toys and always invite young people to join in with planting and garden jobs if they want. \nPlease 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. \nThe space is accessible by wheelchair. \nAddress \nSt Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, WN6 7TA \nThere’s free parking outside\, and it’s accessible by bus
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/gardening-together-19
LOCATION:St Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN6 7TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Kitchen: Wild Garlic
DESCRIPTION:Join Ali on the 16th April at The Old Courts to learn all about cooking with this abundant spring ingredient\, Wild Garlic\, or Ramson. Together\, we’ll make a pesto together to take home\, and then we’ll make one of Ali’s famous seasonal herbal teas. \nThis is a fun practical hands on workshop working with carefully foraged plants and natural ingredients. It’s a delicious and versatile plant. \nWhat’s included:\n\na pesto and a tea\nFull guidance\, materials & tools\nHandbook to take home\n\nVenue\nThe Holding Cell (Entrance through the Bailiff Bar at the bottom of the building)\, The Old Courts\, Gerrard Winstanley House\, King Stret West Wigan WN1 1NA \nTickets\nTickets are £15 pp – by booking online on this page \nPlease note the venue is age 18+ \nWhat do people say about our workshops?\nMy favourite thing was making and selecting the herbs. Excellent company and friends \nAli was an amazing host who made us feel very included\, had a great time \n  \nRefund Policy \nPlease note that\, due to the amount of preparation that goes into our workshops\, we can allow 1 week prior to events for full refunds. If you can’t make it after that period\, please let us know asap\, as we usually offer the ticket out to the community to allow someone to attend for free. \n  \nThis event is hosted by The Community Patch CIC\, a local Wigan non-profit\, aiming to bring people together in nature and improve our green spaces for everyone. Our ticketed events help to fund our free activities for families and contribute to the community garden. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/seasonal-kitchen-wild-garlic/
LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford St\, Wigan\, WN1 1NA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop: Seed Planting and Scriptwriting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a scriptwriting workshop inspired by nature in the Community Patch community garden on Sunday 19th April 1-3pm.  \nAre you a gardener interested in exploring creative writing? Are you a writer looking to try out new ways of working? Are you a theatre maker who wants to develop your writing skills? \nIn this interactive outdoor workshop\, we will plant seeds\, generate script material inspired by the action of sowing\, create plant inspired characters and write monologues before ending with an opportunity to share the newly sprouted scripts. \nThis creative afternoon will give you a chance to explore new ways of writing alongside planting spring seeds to take home with you. \nBook your place here\nThis creative writing workshop is free for everyone to attend\, thanks to support from The Community Patch and Arts Council England. However\, if you would like to support The Community Patch’s work\, there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the organisation after the workshop. \nIf you have any access requirements please let us know. The workshop is suitable for 14+ however\, under 18s will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. \nThis workshop is part of an Arts Council England funded research and development period for Wigan-born writer and theatre maker\, Laura Atherton. She will be working at The Old Courts the week before to develop her play ‘Spring’\, which is set in a garden and uses nature as an inspiration and metaphor throughout the script. For more information about her work visit www.lauraatherton.co.uk and to attend the work in progress sharing of ‘Spring’ on Friday 17th April at 2pm in The Old Courts\, Wigan please book your free ticket here. \n‘Spring’ is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/creative-writing-workshop-seed-planting-and-scriptwriting/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN6 7TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Step Into Nature - Guided Woodland Walk & Forage
DESCRIPTION:Our free monthly guided woodland walk – Step Into Nature.  \nThe next walk together is on 27th April\, 10am\, starting at Scot Lane Bridge\, WN6 7NL\, and will be led by Victoria – we’ll gently enjoy the sights and sounds of these beautiful woodlands through the seasons – and try something new as we get into spring. \nStarting in Springfield this month\, we’ll walk on the canal and then go for a small forage in local woodlands\, 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\, mostly flat but with some uneven ground in parts. \nPlease bring a bag or basket to forage with \nIt is muddy\, and we don’t mind a bit of rain\, so dress for the weather! \nIt 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. \nBooking 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
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/step-into-nature-guided-woodland-walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gardening Together Sunday Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nThere 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. \nChildren 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. \nPlease 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. \nThe space is accessible by wheelchair. \nAddress\nSt Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, WN6 7TA \nThere’s free parking outside\, and it’s accessible by bus
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/gardening-together-sunday-4-4
LOCATION:St Anne’s Community Garden\, 152 Beech Hill Ave\, Wigan\, Greater Manchester\, WN6 7TA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T194000
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:This Bat Walk is a fantastic joint event with the Springfield Beech Hill Gidlow Community and Billinge Bat Rescue. \nPlease join us for our first Beech Hill Bat walk on 27th April at 7:40pm \nStarting just before sunset\, using special detectors so we can hear the bats\, we will listen for echoes and observe bats in their natural habitat in the local woods. \nWe’ll be doing about 1 mile walk. \nThe session will be guided by fantastic H and Michael from Billinge Bat Rescue; they are the true experts! \nThis is free to attend\, but booking is required as spaces are limited. Adults\, please book a ticket for yourselves as well as any young people with you. \nChildren must be accompanied. \nFunded by the National Lottery Community Fund \n 
URL:https://giveitagrowwigan.co.uk/event/bat-walk/
LOCATION:Standish Wood Lane\, Wigan\, WN6 8RB
CATEGORIES:Free,Workshop
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