Illustrative photograph: Boardwalk, South Walney Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7514012. habiloid · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lend a hand at South Walney nature reserve
If you are nearby on Tuesday 10 November 2026, South Walney reserve needs help with practical jobs. The day’s work could involve repairing paths, painting bird hides or cleaning the beach. The trust asks volunteers to bring a packed lunch, waterproofs and clothes that can get dirty. Bring work gloves if you have them.
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If you are nearby on Tuesday 10 November 2026, South Walney reserve needs help with practical jobs. The day’s work could involve repairing paths, painting bird hides or cleaning the beach. The trust asks volunteers to bring a packed lunch, waterproofs and clothes that can get dirty. Bring work gloves if you have them. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityCotswold Lakes
Look for wintering wildfowl at the Cotswold Lakes
Newly arrived wildfowl are the focus of a morning at the Cotswold Lakes on Saturday 28 November 2026. The outing runs from 10am to 1pm and waterproof footwear is advised. If you are nearby, reserve a place before going. The organisers suggest a £5 donation for adults, and children under 16 can join free.
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Newly arrived wildfowl are the focus of a morning at the Cotswold Lakes on Saturday 28 November 2026. The outing runs from 10am to 1pm and waterproof footwear is advised. If you are nearby, reserve a place before going. The organisers suggest a £5 donation for adults, and children under 16 can join free. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityExmouth, Devon
See the Exe estuary through a birdwatcher’s eyes
A guided cruise leaves Pier Head in Exmouth at 1.15pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Discover the birds of the estuary as local ornithologists explain how the Exe estuary and East Devon coast shape their feeding and resting habits. Beginners are welcome alongside experienced birdwatchers. Check places with Stuart Line Cruises before travelling.
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A guided cruise leaves Pier Head in Exmouth at 1.15pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Discover the birds of the estuary as local ornithologists explain how the Exe estuary and East Devon coast shape their feeding and resting habits. Beginners are welcome alongside experienced birdwatchers. Check places with Stuart Line Cruises before travelling. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsTestwood Lakes, Hampshire
Illustrative photograph: Bird hide, Testwood Lakes nature reserve - geograph.org.uk - 344303. Jim Champion · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Take little walkers outdoors at Testwood Lakes
Families meet at the Testwood Lakes Education Centre on Saturday 28 November 2026 to enjoy a story, learn about local wildlife outdoors and make something with natural materials. The session runs from 10am to noon. It is designed for ages two to five, with other ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
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Families meet at the Testwood Lakes Education Centre on Saturday 28 November 2026 to enjoy a story, learn about local wildlife outdoors and make something with natural materials. The session runs from 10am to noon. It is designed for ages two to five, with other ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityWirral
Meet the people looking after Wirral’s amphibians and reptiles
On Friday 13 November 2026, local ecologist Tom Doherty-Bone invites residents to discover how Wirral’s amphibians and reptiles are faring and how to get involved in their conservation. Tom grew up on the peninsula and founded the local amphibian and reptile group. The talk starts at 7.30pm. Admission is £5, with tea and homemade cake afterwards.
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On Friday 13 November 2026, local ecologist Tom Doherty-Bone invites residents to discover how Wirral’s amphibians and reptiles are faring and how to get involved in their conservation. Tom grew up on the peninsula and founded the local amphibian and reptile group. The talk starts at 7.30pm. Admission is £5, with tea and homemade cake afterwards. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityWest Muchlarnick, Cornwall
Help plant the next woodland at West Muchlarnick
The first planting sessions at West Muchlarnick take place on Saturday 14 November 2026, with more on Sunday. Families can enjoy planting oak, hazel and other native trees. Cornwall Wildlife Trust supplies tools and shows newcomers how to plant. Entry is free, but parking is limited. Book a vehicle place for the driver and separate places for additional passengers.
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The first planting sessions at West Muchlarnick take place on Saturday 14 November 2026, with more on Sunday. Families can enjoy planting oak, hazel and other native trees. Cornwall Wildlife Trust supplies tools and shows newcomers how to plant. Entry is free, but parking is limited. Book a vehicle place for the driver and separate places for additional passengers. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsNorth Lancashire
Discover the wildlife that returned to Foulshaw Moss
Twenty-five years of restoration at Foulshaw Moss have given ospreys, dragonflies and rare crickets a home in the Cumbrian peatland. On Friday 13 November 2026, the local wildlife group in North Lancashire welcomes Alasdair McKee to tell that story. The evening starts at 7.30pm. If you are nearby, you can attend without booking. Admission is £3.
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Twenty-five years of restoration at Foulshaw Moss have given ospreys, dragonflies and rare crickets a home in the Cumbrian peatland. On Friday 13 November 2026, the local wildlife group in North Lancashire welcomes Alasdair McKee to tell that story. The evening starts at 7.30pm. If you are nearby, you can attend without booking. Admission is £3. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityUniversity of Portsmouth
Portsmouth film evening brings the Solent into focus
The University of Portsmouth will screen Ocean with David Attenborough on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Take a closer look at local waters with partners from the Solent Seascape Project before the film, then put questions to the panel about conservation in the Solent. The evening runs from 6.15pm to 9.15pm. Admission is free and booking is required.
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The University of Portsmouth will screen Ocean with David Attenborough on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Take a closer look at local waters with partners from the Solent Seascape Project before the film, then put questions to the panel about conservation in the Solent. The evening runs from 6.15pm to 9.15pm. Admission is free and booking is required. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CultureWilliam Morris Gallery, Walthamstow
Try metal embossing at William Morris Gallery
Families can turn a closer look at everyday objects into an afternoon of metal embossing at William Morris Gallery on Saturday 14 November 2026. The free drop-in runs from 1pm to 4pm for families with children under 18. Take a closer look at the metalwork in the galleries for inspiration, or follow the family trail through the displays.
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Families can turn a closer look at everyday objects into an afternoon of metal embossing at William Morris Gallery on Saturday 14 November 2026. The free drop-in runs from 1pm to 4pm for families with children under 18. Take a closer look at the metalwork in the galleries for inspiration, or follow the family trail through the displays. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityCarsington Water, Derbyshire
Weave a willow wreath at Carsington Water
Learn to weave a willow wreath at Carsington Water and discover how to decorate it with locally sourced natural materials. Meet in the Wildlife Discovery Room at the visitor centre on Saturday 28 November 2026, from 10am until noon. The adult workshop costs £40, including materials, refreshments and parking.
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Learn to weave a willow wreath at Carsington Water and discover how to decorate it with locally sourced natural materials. Meet in the Wildlife Discovery Room at the visitor centre on Saturday 28 November 2026, from 10am until noon. The adult workshop costs £40, including materials, refreshments and parking. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityLittleborough Library, Greater Manchester
Bring a knitting or card-making project to Littleborough
At Littleborough Library in Hare Hill Park, adults can bring a craft project to work on together on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Knitting, sewing and card-making are all welcome. The free group meets from 2pm to 4pm. If you are nearby, you can drop in without booking, and bring the materials for your own project.
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At Littleborough Library in Hare Hill Park, adults can bring a craft project to work on together on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Knitting, sewing and card-making are all welcome. The free group meets from 2pm to 4pm. If you are nearby, you can drop in without booking, and bring the materials for your own project. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CultureMiddleton Library, Greater Manchester
Make something over a brew at Middleton Library
Middleton Library’s volunteers will have the craft materials ready on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Adults and families with teenagers can drop in between noon and 2pm at the library on Long Street. The session is free and offers time to explore a new craft or have a chat while working. There is no booking list.
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Middleton Library’s volunteers will have the craft materials ready on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Adults and families with teenagers can drop in between noon and 2pm at the library on Long Street. The session is free and offers time to explore a new craft or have a chat while working. There is no booking list. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityRegional community location
Rotherham residents invited to mark Armistice Day in All Saints Square
If you are nearby, gather with the local community in All Saints Square in Rotherham town centre on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The Mayor will lead a two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. The council lists the gathering for 10.55am, ahead of the silence at 11am. Members of the public are welcome and there is no charge to attend.
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If you are nearby, gather with the local community in All Saints Square in Rotherham town centre on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The Mayor will lead a two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. The council lists the gathering for 10.55am, ahead of the silence at 11am. Members of the public are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsIdle Valley, Nottinghamshire
Illustrative photograph: Idle Valley Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2452831. Richard Croft · CC BY-SA 2.0.
An owl-themed morning for young wildlife watchers at Idle Valley
Local children aged seven to twelve can discover more about owls at an Idle Valley Wildlife Watch session on Saturday 14 November 2026. The group meets at Idle Valley Visitor Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm and the session costs £2. Families with mobility questions should contact the organisers first, as the activity is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
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Local children aged seven to twelve can discover more about owls at an Idle Valley Wildlife Watch session on Saturday 14 November 2026. The group meets at Idle Valley Visitor Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm and the session costs £2. Families with mobility questions should contact the organisers first, as the activity is unsuitable for wheelchair users. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityHaverhill, Suffolk
Haverhill opens its doors for a talk on collecting bee swarms
The East Town Park Centre in Haverhill invites residents to discover more about beekeeping and collecting swarms on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 2.30pm. No booking is needed. Admission is £3, with free entry for under-25s. The organisers accept cash or contactless payment and list a hearing loop and wheelchair access.
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The East Town Park Centre in Haverhill invites residents to discover more about beekeeping and collecting swarms on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 2.30pm. No booking is needed. Admission is £3, with free entry for under-25s. The organisers accept cash or contactless payment and list a hearing loop and wheelchair access. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityClints Quarry, Cumbria
Give wildflowers room at Clints Quarry
If you are nearby, Clints Quarry needs local volunteers to clear scrub from its flower-rich patches on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The workday runs from 10am to 3.30pm and places must be booked. The trust advises that the steps and rocky ground can be slippery and there are no toilets on site. Dogs cannot join the work party.
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If you are nearby, Clints Quarry needs local volunteers to clear scrub from its flower-rich patches on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The workday runs from 10am to 3.30pm and places must be booked. The trust advises that the steps and rocky ground can be slippery and there are no toilets on site. Dogs cannot join the work party. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsSmardale, Cumbria
Help care for Smardale’s old railway wildlife corridor
Smardale’s disused railway is now a home for wildflowers and butterflies. On Tuesday 10 November 2026, consider joining local volunteers to care for it by clearing scrub, coppicing or repairing fences as needed. The workday runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Cumbria Wildlife Trust lists Smardale car park as the meeting point and asks visitors to leave dogs at home.
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Smardale’s disused railway is now a home for wildflowers and butterflies. On Tuesday 10 November 2026, consider joining local volunteers to care for it by clearing scrub, coppicing or repairing fences as needed. The workday runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Cumbria Wildlife Trust lists Smardale car park as the meeting point and asks visitors to leave dogs at home. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CultureEast Dartmoor, Devon
Hear how farmers and conservationists are working together on Dartmoor
East Dartmoor’s moors, wooded valleys and upland farms share the same landscape. On Thursday 19 November 2026, local residents can explore how a partnership of farmers, landowners and conservation organisations is approaching its future. The introduction to the East Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Scheme runs from 6pm to 7.30pm.
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East Dartmoor’s moors, wooded valleys and upland farms share the same landscape. On Thursday 19 November 2026, local residents can explore how a partnership of farmers, landowners and conservation organisations is approaching its future. The introduction to the East Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Scheme runs from 6pm to 7.30pm. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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Good causesBraunton, Devon
Volunteer training brings a model dolphin to the North Devon coast
At Braunton Countryside Centre on Saturday 14 November 2026, local volunteers will learn to identify marine mammals and explore how to record strandings safely. A morning indoors is followed by a beach exercise using life-sized models of a dolphin, porpoise and seal. The Devon Wildlife Trust session runs from 10am to 4pm.
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At Braunton Countryside Centre on Saturday 14 November 2026, local volunteers will learn to identify marine mammals and explore how to record strandings safely. A morning indoors is followed by a beach exercise using life-sized models of a dolphin, porpoise and seal. The Devon Wildlife Trust session runs from 10am to 4pm. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunitySwanwick Lakes, Hampshire
Illustrative photograph: Early spring at Swanwick Lakes (1) - geograph.org.uk - 4061839. Basher Eyre · CC BY-SA 2.0.
A fungi morning for small explorers at Swanwick Lakes
On Tuesday 24 November 2026, local preschool children and their parents or carers can explore mushrooms at Swanwick Lakes. The session starts with a craft and story indoors before the group heads out to discover the reserve. Meet at the study centre for 10.30am and allow until noon.
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On Tuesday 24 November 2026, local preschool children and their parents or carers can explore mushrooms at Swanwick Lakes. The session starts with a craft and story indoors before the group heads out to discover the reserve. Meet at the study centre for 10.30am and allow until noon. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsAttenborough, Nottinghamshire
Illustrative photograph: Attenborough Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1148133. Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Follow the Tufted Duck trail with neighbours at Attenborough
If you are nearby, meet beside the picnic benches outside Attenborough Nature Centre on Tuesday 17 November 2026 for a group stroll around the Tufted Duck trail. The leaders set off at 10.30am and finish by 11.45am. The route is accessible and needs no special equipment. Trainers and a water bottle are recommended.
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If you are nearby, meet beside the picnic benches outside Attenborough Nature Centre on Tuesday 17 November 2026 for a group stroll around the Tufted Duck trail. The leaders set off at 10.30am and finish by 11.45am. The route is accessible and needs no special equipment. Trainers and a water bottle are recommended. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityFoxburrow, Suffolk
Spend Sunday afternoon in the woods at Foxburrow
Families can enjoy a local forest school afternoon at Foxburrow on Sunday 15 November 2026. Meet in the discovery room for a 1.30pm start. The programme includes time for den building, forest crafts and seasonal activities in the woods, with the session ending at 3.30pm. Check the organiser’s booking details for the children coming with you.
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Families can enjoy a local forest school afternoon at Foxburrow on Sunday 15 November 2026. Meet in the discovery room for a 1.30pm start. The programme includes time for den building, forest crafts and seasonal activities in the woods, with the session ending at 3.30pm. Check the organiser’s booking details for the children coming with you. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityTrimley Marshes, Suffolk
Try photographing waders as the tide rises at Trimley Marshes
On Saturday 14 November 2026, local photographers will explore Trimley Marshes as the rising tide brings waders onto the reserve. Look for lapwings and redshanks and try a shot with a smartphone or camera. The adult session runs from 1pm to 4pm, starting at the car park in Cordy’s Lane, Trimley St Mary.
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On Saturday 14 November 2026, local photographers will explore Trimley Marshes as the rising tide brings waders onto the reserve. Look for lapwings and redshanks and try a shot with a smartphone or camera. The adult session runs from 1pm to 4pm, starting at the car park in Cordy’s Lane, Trimley St Mary. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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Start at the mud kitchen for a morning at Brandon Marsh
On Monday 23 November 2026, Brandon Marsh’s education team invites children and parents to explore outdoors for stories, wildlife activities and games. Meet at the mud kitchen for the hour-long Nature Tots session, from 10.30am to 11.30am. There will be time for free play as well as guided activities to enjoy together.
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On Monday 23 November 2026, Brandon Marsh’s education team invites children and parents to explore outdoors for stories, wildlife activities and games. Meet at the mud kitchen for the hour-long Nature Tots session, from 10.30am to 11.30am. There will be time for free play as well as guided activities to enjoy together. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityHolme Fen, Cambridgeshire
Young rangers go looking for fungi at Holme Fen
Teenagers aged 11 to 17 can explore Holme Fen National Nature Reserve on a guided fungi walk on Saturday 14 November 2026. The Youth Rangers session runs from 10am until 1pm and welcomes newcomers. It is a chance to get to know a Cambridgeshire reserve alongside people who work in practical conservation.
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Teenagers aged 11 to 17 can explore Holme Fen National Nature Reserve on a guided fungi walk on Saturday 14 November 2026. The Youth Rangers session runs from 10am until 1pm and welcomes newcomers. It is a chance to get to know a Cambridgeshire reserve alongside people who work in practical conservation. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CultureColchester Library, Essex
Bring a laptop or phone question to Colchester Library
Colchester Library is offering basic IT help on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The session starts at 10am and is free to attend. If you have a question about using your laptop or smartphone, consider bringing it to the library on Trinity Square. There is no need to book a place in advance.
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Colchester Library is offering basic IT help on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The session starts at 10am and is free to attend. If you have a question about using your laptop or smartphone, consider bringing it to the library on Trinity Square. There is no need to book a place in advance. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsNorth Wales
Young people can help shape a North Wales wildlife forum
North Wales Wildlife Trust is inviting people aged 14 to 24 to help decide what a new youth-led forum could do. The first online conversation is on Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 7pm to 8pm. It will take place in English. Reserve a free place to explore an idea for your local area.
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North Wales Wildlife Trust is inviting people aged 14 to 24 to help decide what a new youth-led forum could do. The first online conversation is on Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 7pm to 8pm. It will take place in English. Reserve a free place to explore an idea for your local area. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunitySpennymoor, County Durham
Spennymoor gathers at the war memorial on Wednesday
On Wednesday 11 November 2026, Spennymoor’s Armistice Day service takes place at the war memorial beside the Grand Electric Hall. If you are nearby, join residents, veterans and community groups at 10.50am ahead of the two-minute silence at 11am. The town council lists the service as free and expects it to conclude at 11.30am.
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On Wednesday 11 November 2026, Spennymoor’s Armistice Day service takes place at the war memorial beside the Grand Electric Hall. If you are nearby, join residents, veterans and community groups at 10.50am ahead of the two-minute silence at 11am. The town council lists the service as free and expects it to conclude at 11.30am. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityCornwall
Cornish fisher shares a working day at sea
Local fisher Jonny Pascoe will describe a working day in Cornwall’s fishing industry on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Listeners can explore the pressures fishing communities face and the practices crews are trying to protect both their livelihoods and the marine environment. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s evening session runs from 7pm to 8.30pm.
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Local fisher Jonny Pascoe will describe a working day in Cornwall’s fishing industry on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Listeners can explore the pressures fishing communities face and the practices crews are trying to protect both their livelihoods and the marine environment. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s evening session runs from 7pm to 8.30pm. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunityCley Marshes, Norfolk
Illustrative photograph: On the shore at Cley Eye - geograph.org.uk - 7842350. David Martin · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Watch Norfolk weavers bring a marsh landscape to life
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, local guild members will demonstrate spinning and weaving at the Simon Aspinall Wildlife Centre. Visitors can discover a tapestry loom in use and hear about a collaborative piece depicting the marshes. The demonstration runs from 10.30am to 2pm and includes examples of the makers’ current work.
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On Tuesday 10 November 2026, local guild members will demonstrate spinning and weaving at the Simon Aspinall Wildlife Centre. Visitors can discover a tapestry loom in use and hear about a collaborative piece depicting the marshes. The demonstration runs from 10.30am to 2pm and includes examples of the makers’ current work. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsSomerset
Somerset communities share practical ideas for nature
Somerset Wildlife Trust and Somerset Council are bringing residents, neighbourhood groups and local councillors together on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Their online launch will look at ways communities can help nature and adapt to a changing climate locally. Join from 7pm to 8.30pm to discover what could work nearby and hear about the support available for getting started.
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Somerset Wildlife Trust and Somerset Council are bringing residents, neighbourhood groups and local councillors together on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Their online launch will look at ways communities can help nature and adapt to a changing climate locally. Join from 7pm to 8.30pm to discover what could work nearby and hear about the support available for getting started. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsWar Memorial Park, Coventry
Try nature-inspired appliqué in Coventry’s War Memorial Park
The Sherbourne Valley Project is hosting a craft morning at Coventry’s War Memorial Park on Thursday 26 November 2026. Local participants will explore appliqué inspired by their surroundings, with a hot drink and time to meet other makers. The two-hour session starts at 10.30am, and beginners can take part without craft experience.
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The Sherbourne Valley Project is hosting a craft morning at Coventry’s War Memorial Park on Thursday 26 November 2026. Local participants will explore appliqué inspired by their surroundings, with a hot drink and time to meet other makers. The two-hour session starts at 10.30am, and beginners can take part without craft experience. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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Walkers meet at the café by the stables at the top of Gladstone Park on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Brent’s free led walk runs from 1pm to 2pm, with a shorter half-hour option. If you are nearby, look for a leader in a blue council uniform. The pace is suitable for people getting back into walking.
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Walkers meet at the café by the stables at the top of Gladstone Park on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Brent’s free led walk runs from 1pm to 2pm, with a shorter half-hour option. If you are nearby, look for a leader in a blue council uniform. The pace is suitable for people getting back into walking. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsCheshire
Finding funds for a community nature project in Cheshire
A school garden or neighbourhood wildlife space often begins with an idea and a small group of volunteers. On Wednesday 18 November 2026, Cheshire Wildlife Trust is running a free evening webinar on the basics of grant applications. Community groups can join online from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to discover where to start with a project of their own.
More details about Finding funds for a community nature project in Cheshire
A school garden or neighbourhood wildlife space often begins with an idea and a small group of volunteers. On Wednesday 18 November 2026, Cheshire Wildlife Trust is running a free evening webinar on the basics of grant applications. Community groups can join online from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to discover where to start with a project of their own. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsAttenborough Nature Centre, Nottinghamshire
Meet local makers at Attenborough Nature Centre
Attenborough Nature Centre is making room for local craftspeople from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November. Visitors can discover handmade jewellery, prints, cards and decorations between 9am and 4pm each day. The centre lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet, useful details for anyone planning a visit with family.
More details about Meet local makers at Attenborough Nature Centre
Attenborough Nature Centre is making room for local craftspeople from Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November. Visitors can discover handmade jewellery, prints, cards and decorations between 9am and 4pm each day. The centre lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet, useful details for anyone planning a visit with family. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsBrockholes, Lancashire
Illustrative photograph: Brockholes Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 4434829. David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pause for autumn wildlife on a Brockholes walk
A gentle guided walk around Brockholes on Wednesday 18 November 2026 gives visitors time to stop and look for wildlife along the way. Meet to explore the reserve at 10.30am and allow until 12.30pm. The walk is free, but booking closes at 4pm the day before. Children can join with an adult, and sturdy footwear is recommended.
More details about Pause for autumn wildlife on a Brockholes walk
A gentle guided walk around Brockholes on Wednesday 18 November 2026 gives visitors time to stop and look for wildlife along the way. Meet to explore the reserve at 10.30am and allow until 12.30pm. The walk is free, but booking closes at 4pm the day before. Children can join with an adult, and sturdy footwear is recommended. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsStockport and Heaton Mersey
Walk the Mersey Valley Way and lend a hand in Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026 brings a chance to explore a five-kilometre section of the Mersey Valley Way with the Mersey Rivers Trust and help pick up litter along the way. Meet at 10am at Stockport Bus Interchange, off Swaine Street. The route through Stockport and Heaton Mersey is mostly flat. Reserve a free place through the organiser.
More details about Walk the Mersey Valley Way and lend a hand in Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026 brings a chance to explore a five-kilometre section of the Mersey Valley Way with the Mersey Rivers Trust and help pick up litter along the way. Meet at 10am at Stockport Bus Interchange, off Swaine Street. The route through Stockport and Heaton Mersey is mostly flat. Reserve a free place through the organiser. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust welcomes new birdwatchers to Hoe Rough on Sunday 15 November 2026. Meet on the lane to Hoe Common at grid reference TF 989 173. If you are nearby, choose the early walk from 8am to 9.15am or the later one from 9.15am to 11.30am. Both are free, and there is no need to book.
More details about Help record the birds at Hoe Rough
Norfolk Wildlife Trust welcomes new birdwatchers to Hoe Rough on Sunday 15 November 2026. Meet on the lane to Hoe Common at grid reference TF 989 173. If you are nearby, choose the early walk from 8am to 9.15am or the later one from 9.15am to 11.30am. Both are free, and there is no need to book. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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CommunitySomerset
Somerset parents head out in of starlings
Families with young children can enjoy a walk with Blaze Trails Somerset on Tuesday 24 November 2026 for a gentle afternoon walk. The group hopes to see a winter starling murmuration, though the birds’ appearance depends on conditions. The community walk is free. Check the organiser’s page for the meeting place before setting out, as it has yet to be confirmed.
More details about Somerset parents head out in of starlings
Families with young children can enjoy a walk with Blaze Trails Somerset on Tuesday 24 November 2026 for a gentle afternoon walk. The group hopes to see a winter starling murmuration, though the birds’ appearance depends on conditions. The community walk is free. Check the organiser’s page for the meeting place before setting out, as it has yet to be confirmed. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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OutdoorsWoodbank Park, Offerton
A friendly start to walking at Woodbank Park
People who would like company on a walk can meet at the top car park in Woodbank Park, off Turncroft Lane in Offerton, on Monday 16 November 2026. The free confidence walk runs from 1pm to 2.30pm. Stockport’s organisers work with Age UK Stockport to offer a supportive way to enjoy the park.
More details about A friendly start to walking at Woodbank Park
People who would like company on a walk can meet at the top car park in Woodbank Park, off Turncroft Lane in Offerton, on Monday 16 November 2026. The free confidence walk runs from 1pm to 2.30pm. Stockport’s organisers work with Age UK Stockport to offer a supportive way to enjoy the park. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.
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One year ago · 2025
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Film spotlight: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy brought the British character back to cinemas in 2025. Source
Global headline: World leaders marked the United Nations' 80th anniversary during the September 2025 high-level week. Source
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Film spotlight: Kenneth Branagh's Belfast was one of the defining British films of 2021. Source
Global headline: Island leaders used the 2021 UN General Assembly to warn that climate change threatened their countries' survival. Source
Ten years ago · 2016
Number one music: Closer by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey topped the UK chart for the week beginning 23 September 2016. Source
Film spotlight: Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake became a major British film of 2016. Source
Global headline: The UN warned in September 2016 that renewed violence in Aleppo was placing Syria's ceasefire under severe strain. Source
Fifteen years ago · 2011
Number one music: No Regrets by Dappy was the UK number one for the chart week beginning 25 September 2011. Source
Film spotlight: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was a prominent British cinema release in 2011. Source
Global headline: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas submitted an application for UN membership in September 2011. Source
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Number one music: I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by Scissor Sisters topped the UK chart for the week beginning 24 September 2006. Source
Film spotlight: The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears, was a notable British film of 2006. Source
Global headline: African leaders told the UN General Assembly that conflict remained a major obstacle to development in September 2006. Source
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