Huncoat: Meadow Magic events in July at Spout House Wood

Hyndburn people are invited to come along and help to improve their woodland and make some
meadow magic at Spout House Community Woodland this month.

Wednesday evening 16th July from 6pm – 8pm, ‘Spread the meadow’. Help our lovely wildflowers to expand into a new patch near the existing meadow and preparing the new space for wildflowers. Over 12 years only please.

Sunday afternoon 20th July, from 2pm – 4pm, ‘Meadow magic’. Come and collect wildflower seed and learn all about the butterflies in the meadow. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards or go for a walk around the woods. This event is family friendly and all children must be with an adult please.

Monday morning, 28th July, 10.30am – 2.30pm, ‘Woodland gateways’. Join other conservation volunteers making improvements with brews and tools provided.  Please bring a packed lunch. Over 16 years only please, stay as long or as little as you like.

Cllr Ken Moss, Cabinet Member for Leisure said; “Please come along and help develop this beautiful woodland, there are three different activities on offer with something for all the family to enjoy along with the chance to enjoy a picnic and a stroll around the woods.”

For all activities please wear old clothes, boots and be prepared for all weathers and
meet at the meadow across the playing fields from Bolton Avenue.

Cllr Moss added; “We’d love to hear about what you would you like to see happening and when.  Please contact Anne Hourican with your ideas on 01254 388111 or anne.hourican@hyndburnbc.gov.uk.”