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  1. Plant spring bulbs at two Kingston riverside gardens
  2. Take a closer look at Kingcombe’s mosses and lichens
  3. From Pure Contour UK: Pure Contour Tightening Cream 3.5% 415 ml
  4. Follow the change of season beside the Thames
  5. Join a small wildlife walk from Egleton
  6. Walk Norwich’s urban marshes with the reserve team
  7. Make room for native species at Black Beck Wood
  8. Survey the rocky shore at Wembury Beach
  9. Clear litter from the beach at Hartlepool Headland
  10. A handmade card for a neighbour in Newham
  11. Make a remembrance poppy at Kimberworth Library
  12. Try painting egrets in watercolour at Fingringhoe Wick
  13. Maidenhead neighbours discuss local action after a film
  14. Young rangers bring volunteer time to Robinswood Hill
  15. Take a young naturalist to Testwood Lakes
  16. Lend a hand on Fleetwood Beach
  17. Build a woodland den at Rushcliffe Country Park
  18. Explore Pure Contour Tightening Cream 3.5% 415 ml
  19. Explore the arboretum with young learners in Luton
  20. Plan a more hedgehog-friendly garden in Maidenhead
  21. Learn to record a marine stranding in Exmouth
  22. Give a hand at Savernake Bridge Garden
  23. Try hands-on conservation at Waterford Heath
  24. Young Rangers take conservation outdoors in Cumbria
  25. Lay a section of hedge with a Rutland tutor
  26. Look for shark egg cases on the Menai Strait
  27. A morning walk with time to pause at Idle Valley
  28. Discover another side of the Wolseley Centre after dark
  29. Take muddy play outdoors at Ladderedge Country Park
  30. Walk and explore at Lackford Lakes with a carer
  31. Learn practical woodland skills at Nower Wood
  32. Nature Tots head outdoors at Brandon Marsh
  33. Follow the boardwalk through Askham Bog’s history
  34. A Gwent grazier explains what is changing on farms
  35. Follow the great white egrets of the Avalon Marshes
  36. Meet the moths of Bristol and beyond in Keynsham
  37. Take the slow route to Thatcham’s bird hides
  38. Sketch the seasons at Hetton Lyons Country Park
  39. Read the Clwydian hills through their stories
  40. Walk through a changing landscape at Martlesham Wilds
  41. Spot sculpture letters in a Kendal woodland
  42. Watch winter birds from the Exe Estuary
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Canbury Gardens, Kingston, trees along the river
Illustrative photograph: Canbury Gardens, Kingston, trees along the river. Archive photograph of Canbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames; a regional riverside-garden illustration, not Memorial Gardens or Eagle Brewery Wharf. It does not establish current conditions. AndyScott · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plant spring bulbs at two Kingston riverside gardens

If you are nearby, help two Kingston community gardens plant spring bulbs on 14 November 2026. Start at Memorial Gardens between 10am and 11.30am or join the second session at Eagle Brewery Wharf until 1pm. The council supplies the equipment, so you can just bring outdoor clothes. Children are welcome with an adult.

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If you are nearby, help two Kingston community gardens plant spring bulbs on 14 November 2026. Start at Memorial Gardens between 10am and 11.30am or join the second session at Eagle Brewery Wharf until 1pm. The council supplies the equipment, so you can just bring outdoor clothes. Children are welcome with an adult. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Take a closer look at Kingcombe’s mosses and lichens

At Kingcombe National Nature Reserve on 21 November 2026, a field day turns attention to the small things underfoot. Take a closer look at local mosses and lichens with people who can help you recognise the differences. The Dorset Wildlife Trust lists the course at £40.

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At Kingcombe National Nature Reserve on 21 November 2026, a field day turns attention to the small things underfoot. Take a closer look at local mosses and lichens with people who can help you recognise the differences. The Dorset Wildlife Trust lists the course at £40. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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From Pure Contour UK: Pure Contour Tightening Cream 3.5% 415 ml

Comparing sizes of Pure Contour Tightening Cream? The UK shop lists this 415 ml version for face and body, with 3.5% hyaluronic acid. For daily moisturising, the directions say to massage it gently into clean, dry skin until it absorbs. Take a closer look at the UK product page for local availability and the external-use guidance.

More details about From Pure Contour UK: Pure Contour Tightening Cream 3.5% 415 ml

Comparing sizes of Pure Contour Tightening Cream? The UK shop lists this 415 ml version for face and body, with 3.5% hyaluronic acid. For daily moisturising, the directions say to massage it gently into clean, dry skin until it absorbs. Take a closer look at the UK product page for local availability and the external-use guidance. Read the full product information, directions and safety guidance on the linked regional product page before use.

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Follow the change of season beside the Thames

Thameside Nature Discovery Park hosts a monthly group for women to spend time outdoors together. The local meeting on 11 November 2026 in Mucking offers a chance to explore the reserve as the season changes. The ticket price is £12.99, including the booking fee.

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Thameside Nature Discovery Park hosts a monthly group for women to spend time outdoors together. The local meeting on 11 November 2026 in Mucking offers a chance to explore the reserve as the season changes. The ticket price is £12.99, including the booking fee. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Join a small wildlife walk from Egleton

The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Egleton is the starting point for a guided morning walk on 13 November 2026. Local birdwatchers can explore the reserve in a small group, whatever their experience. Check the booking options, as the organiser lists different prices for permit holders.

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The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Egleton is the starting point for a guided morning walk on 13 November 2026. Local birdwatchers can explore the reserve in a small group, whatever their experience. Check the booking options, as the organiser lists different prices for permit holders. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Walk Norwich’s urban marshes with the reserve team

On 11 November 2026, explore Sweet Briar Marshes with the urban reserve team. The adults’ walk starts by the BMX track at Sloughbottom Park and covers no more than two miles. It gives local residents a chance to hear what staff have found on this patch of Norwich.

More details about Walk Norwich’s urban marshes with the reserve team

On 11 November 2026, explore Sweet Briar Marshes with the urban reserve team. The adults’ walk starts by the BMX track at Sloughbottom Park and covers no more than two miles. It gives local residents a chance to hear what staff have found on this patch of Norwich. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Make room for native species at Black Beck Wood

Black Beck Wood has the damp conditions that give parts of Cumbria their temperate rainforest character. On 14 November 2026, volunteers can help remove invasive rhododendron so native species have more room. If you are nearby, the trust lists this Bouth work session as free and asks participants to book.

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Black Beck Wood has the damp conditions that give parts of Cumbria their temperate rainforest character. On 14 November 2026, volunteers can help remove invasive rhododendron so native species have more room. If you are nearby, the trust lists this Bouth work session as free and asks participants to book. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Wembury , Wembury Beach - geograph.org.uk - 3054014
Illustrative photograph: Wembury , Wembury Beach - geograph.org.uk - 3054014. Archive photograph of Wembury Beach, Devon. It does not establish current conditions. Lewis Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Survey the rocky shore at Wembury Beach

Explore the shore with other adults who meet outside Wembury Marine Centre before the Shoresearch survey on 26 November 2026. The team will record the wildlife of the rocky shore as part of a wider citizen science project. It is a free opportunity to learn what to look for on a familiar stretch of coast.

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Explore the shore with other adults who meet outside Wembury Marine Centre before the Shoresearch survey on 26 November 2026. The team will record the wildlife of the rocky shore as part of a wider citizen science project. It is a free opportunity to learn what to look for on a familiar stretch of coast. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Clear litter from the beach at Hartlepool Headland

Marine Drive is the meeting point for a free beach clean at Hartlepool Headland on 12 November 2026. It gives neighbours a practical way to remove litter from the shore together. If you are nearby, check the trust’s supervision arrangements for volunteers under 18 before coming along.

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Marine Drive is the meeting point for a free beach clean at Hartlepool Headland on 12 November 2026. It gives neighbours a practical way to remove litter from the shore together. If you are nearby, check the trust’s supervision arrangements for volunteers under 18 before coming along. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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A handmade card for a neighbour in Newham

Who will open the card you make at East Ham Library? On 14 November 2026, Newham residents can join a free workshop to write and decorate cards that will go to other people in the borough. If you are in East Ham, the afternoon session runs from 1pm to 3pm, with space for 30 people.

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Who will open the card you make at East Ham Library? On 14 November 2026, Newham residents can join a free workshop to write and decorate cards that will go to other people in the borough. If you are in East Ham, the afternoon session runs from 1pm to 3pm, with space for 30 people. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Make a remembrance poppy at Kimberworth Library

Families in Kimberworth can make a remembrance poppy together on 14 November 2026. The library welcomes children aged four and over between 11am and 12.30pm. Bring an adult to supervise and drop in when it suits you. If you are nearby, you can drop in for free.

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Families in Kimberworth can make a remembrance poppy together on 14 November 2026. The library welcomes children aged four and over between 11am and 12.30pm. Bring an adult to supervise and drop in when it suits you. If you are nearby, you can drop in for free. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Try painting egrets in watercolour at Fingringhoe Wick

Artists at Fingringhoe Wick can explore how light and dark bring a watercolour to life on 10 November 2026. Beginners are welcome to join the class, with egrets as the subject. Local participants can book through the tutor. The £26 fee includes the materials.

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Artists at Fingringhoe Wick can explore how light and dark bring a watercolour to life on 10 November 2026. Beginners are welcome to join the class, with egrets as the subject. Local participants can book through the tutor. The £26 fee includes the materials. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Maidenhead neighbours discuss local action after a film

Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre is screening the People’s Emergency Briefing on 11 November 2026. Consider staying after the film to discuss actions the community could take. The Maidenhead session is free of charge and open to people aged 16 and over.

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Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre is screening the People’s Emergency Briefing on 11 November 2026. Consider staying after the film to discuss actions the community could take. The Maidenhead session is free of charge and open to people aged 16 and over. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Young rangers bring volunteer time to Robinswood Hill

Gloucester teenagers aged 13 to 17 can volunteer at Robinswood Hill on 21 November 2026. Young people can explore the hill and learn about local wildlife. For young people working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the organiser says the activity can count towards volunteering where appropriate. Entry is free.

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Gloucester teenagers aged 13 to 17 can volunteer at Robinswood Hill on 21 November 2026. Young people can explore the hill and learn about local wildlife. For young people working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the organiser says the activity can count towards volunteering where appropriate. Entry is free. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Footpath Testwood Lakes to Nursling Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3682039
Illustrative photograph: Footpath Testwood Lakes to Nursling Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3682039. Archive photograph of Testwood Lakes, Hampshire. It does not establish current conditions. J W Parker · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Take a young naturalist to Testwood Lakes

Children aged five to 15 can explore the wildlife of Testwood Lakes and try a nature-themed craft on 28 November 2026. The local Wildlife Watch session costs £5. Book ahead and plan to stay with your child, as the organisers ask every group to bring an accompanying adult.

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Children aged five to 15 can explore the wildlife of Testwood Lakes and try a nature-themed craft on 28 November 2026. The local Wildlife Watch session costs £5. Book ahead and plan to stay with your child, as the organisers ask every group to bring an accompanying adult. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Lend a hand on Fleetwood Beach

If you are near Fleetwood, join the monthly litter pick on Fleetwood Beach on 28 November 2026. Meet by the Central Car Park, where volunteers can collect the equipment they need to help clear the shore. The session is free and there is no need to book. Use the equipment provided to pick up litter.

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If you are near Fleetwood, join the monthly litter pick on Fleetwood Beach on 28 November 2026. Meet by the Central Car Park, where volunteers can collect the equipment they need to help clear the shore. The session is free and there is no need to book. Use the equipment provided to pick up litter. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Build a woodland den at Rushcliffe Country Park

Children can try den building with Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch in Ruddington on 14 November 2026. The group is aimed at eight- to twelve-year-olds and welcomes non-members. If you are nearby, dress for a day out, bring £3 for entry and check the adult accompaniment guidance for younger children.

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Children can try den building with Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch in Ruddington on 14 November 2026. The group is aimed at eight- to twelve-year-olds and welcomes non-members. If you are nearby, dress for a day out, bring £3 for entry and check the adult accompaniment guidance for younger children. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Explore the arboretum with young learners in Luton

A morning session on 19 November 2026 invites children aged four to seven to explore the enclosed arboretum at Wardown Park. Meet near the local museum car park for wildlife discovery in a space designed for young learners. The listed price is £4 plus the booking fee.

More details about Explore the arboretum with young learners in Luton

A morning session on 19 November 2026 invites children aged four to seven to explore the enclosed arboretum at Wardown Park. Meet near the local museum car park for wildlife discovery in a space designed for young learners. The listed price is £4 plus the booking fee. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Plan a more hedgehog-friendly garden in Maidenhead

Discover how a garden or shared green space can help hedgehogs at an evening talk at Woolley Firs on 12 November 2026. The local education centre will look at why hedgehog numbers have fallen and what residents can do. Admission is £10 plus a booking fee.

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Discover how a garden or shared green space can help hedgehogs at an evening talk at Woolley Firs on 12 November 2026. The local education centre will look at why hedgehog numbers have fallen and what residents can do. Admission is £10 plus a booking fee. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Learn to record a marine stranding in Exmouth

If you are in East Devon and want to volunteer, learn how to record marine strandings at Charlie’s Beach School on 21 November 2026. Start indoors with identification and safe recording, then practise a call-out with life-sized models if the weather allows. Bring lunch and waterproofs for the afternoon. The training costs £17.50 plus the booking fee.

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If you are in East Devon and want to volunteer, learn how to record marine strandings at Charlie’s Beach School on 21 November 2026. Start indoors with identification and safe recording, then practise a call-out with life-sized models if the weather allows. Bring lunch and waterproofs for the afternoon. The training costs £17.50 plus the booking fee. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Give a hand at Savernake Bridge Garden

If you are near Hampstead Heath, lend a hand with the community gardening at Savernake Bridge on 14 November 2026. Heath Hands has light conservation tasks, tools and tea ready for neighbours who can join at 2pm. There is no need to book. Check the age guidance if you are bringing a young gardener.

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If you are near Hampstead Heath, lend a hand with the community gardening at Savernake Bridge on 14 November 2026. Heath Hands has light conservation tasks, tools and tea ready for neighbours who can join at 2pm. There is no need to book. Check the age guidance if you are bringing a young gardener. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Waterford Heath north 13
Illustrative photograph: Waterford Heath north 13. Archive photograph of Waterford Heath, Hertfordshire. It does not establish current conditions. Dudley Miles · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Try hands-on conservation at Waterford Heath

Curious about the practical side of looking after a nature reserve? Waterford Heath is hosting a volunteer taster for 18- to 30-year-olds on 25 November 2026. First-time volunteers can explore how the team cares for the heath through practical tasks including tree popping.

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Curious about the practical side of looking after a nature reserve? Waterford Heath is hosting a volunteer taster for 18- to 30-year-olds on 25 November 2026. First-time volunteers can explore how the team cares for the heath through practical tasks including tree popping. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Young Rangers take conservation outdoors in Cumbria

Young people aged 14 to 18 can take practical conservation out of the classroom with the Lake District Young Rangers. The next date on the programme is 15 November 2026. Families can explore the joining details together before applying. The park gives priority to young people living near the activity sites.

More details about Young Rangers take conservation outdoors in Cumbria

Young people aged 14 to 18 can take practical conservation out of the classroom with the Lake District Young Rangers. The next date on the programme is 15 November 2026. Families can explore the joining details together before applying. The park gives priority to young people living near the activity sites. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Lay a section of hedge with a Rutland tutor

A two-day beginners’ course starting on 28 November 2026 at the Volunteer Training Centre in Hambleton explains when to lay a hedge and why the technique matters. Explore the practical side of the craft by working on a section yourself. Allow for both days and the £105 course price plus booking fees.

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A two-day beginners’ course starting on 28 November 2026 at the Volunteer Training Centre in Hambleton explains when to lay a hedge and why the technique matters. Explore the practical side of the craft by working on a section yourself. Allow for both days and the £105 course price plus booking fees. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Look for shark egg cases on the Menai Strait

If you are in Brynsiencyn on 22 November 2026, meet local volunteers at Anglesey Sea Zoo to clean a stretch of the Menai Strait. Volunteers will record the litter they find and keep an eye out for shark egg cases. The organisers welcome donations and their listing gives the joining details.

More details about Look for shark egg cases on the Menai Strait

If you are in Brynsiencyn on 22 November 2026, meet local volunteers at Anglesey Sea Zoo to clean a stretch of the Menai Strait. Volunteers will record the litter they find and keep an eye out for shark egg cases. The organisers welcome donations and their listing gives the joining details. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Idle Valley Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2452494
Illustrative photograph: Idle Valley Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2452494. Archive photograph of Idle Valley Nature Reserve. It does not establish current conditions. Richard Croft · CC BY-SA 2.0.

A morning walk with time to pause at Idle Valley

A steady pace and regular stops are part of the wellbeing walk at Idle Valley on 17 November 2026. The group sets off at 10.30am and spends about 90 minutes out, leaving time to enjoy the views. It may be useful for local walkers who prefer an unhurried morning.

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A steady pace and regular stops are part of the wellbeing walk at Idle Valley on 17 November 2026. The group sets off at 10.30am and spends about 90 minutes out, leaving time to enjoy the views. It may be useful for local walkers who prefer an unhurried morning. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Discover another side of the Wolseley Centre after dark

After ordinary visiting hours on 13 November 2026, a guided stroll at the Wolseley Centre explores biofluorescence in plants and animals. The group starts with a short explanation before heading out to discover examples in the local grounds. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust lists tickets at £10 per person.

More details about Discover another side of the Wolseley Centre after dark

After ordinary visiting hours on 13 November 2026, a guided stroll at the Wolseley Centre explores biofluorescence in plants and animals. The group starts with a short explanation before heading out to discover examples in the local grounds. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust lists tickets at £10 per person. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Take muddy play outdoors at Ladderedge Country Park

Families in Leek can join Wildlings at Ladderedge Country Park on 25 November 2026. Local families can explore the woods, hunt for bugs or make mud pies with the group. Bring clothes that can get muddy. A child’s place costs £5 plus the booking fee.

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Families in Leek can join Wildlings at Ladderedge Country Park on 25 November 2026. Local families can explore the woods, hunt for bugs or make mud pies with the group. Bring clothes that can get muddy. A child’s place costs £5 plus the booking fee. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Blue Tit - Lackford Lakes (27161375180)
Illustrative photograph: Blue Tit - Lackford Lakes (27161375180). Archive photograph of Lackford Lakes, Suffolk. It does not establish current conditions. Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Walk and explore at Lackford Lakes with a carer

Lackford Lakes welcomes adults with a learning disability and their carers on 16 November 2026. The relaxed rhythm of a walk followed by a sensory activity gives people time to explore at their own pace. Suffolk Wildlife Trust lists the session at £6 including a drink.

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Lackford Lakes welcomes adults with a learning disability and their carers on 16 November 2026. The relaxed rhythm of a walk followed by a sensory activity gives people time to explore at their own pace. Suffolk Wildlife Trust lists the session at £6 including a drink. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Learn practical woodland skills at Nower Wood

People caring for small woods can consider a practical course near Leatherhead on 21 November 2026. At Nower Wood, Surrey Wildlife Trust will look at woodland management and the skills that help keep wildlife habitats diverse. The organiser lists a standard ticket at £60.

More details about Learn practical woodland skills at Nower Wood

People caring for small woods can consider a practical course near Leatherhead on 21 November 2026. At Nower Wood, Surrey Wildlife Trust will look at woodland management and the skills that help keep wildlife habitats diverse. The organiser lists a standard ticket at £60. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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A kestrel perched on a tree in Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve
Illustrative photograph: A kestrel perched on a tree in Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. Archive photograph of Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire. It does not establish current conditions. Bologna2644 · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Nature Tots head outdoors at Brandon Marsh

The education team at Brandon Marsh is taking toddlers and their grown-ups outdoors on 30 November 2026. Stories, games and nature activities fill the hour, so families can explore the local reserve in short bursts. The listed £6 child ticket includes one accompanying adult.

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The education team at Brandon Marsh is taking toddlers and their grown-ups outdoors on 30 November 2026. Stories, games and nature activities fill the hour, so families can explore the local reserve in short bursts. The listed £6 child ticket includes one accompanying adult. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Follow the boardwalk through Askham Bog’s history

A guided walk on 29 November 2026 explores how Askham Bog developed over some 15,000 years. Explore the restored boardwalk with a local guide who can point out species that are easy to miss. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust lists adult and reduced student or under-25 tickets, with booking fees.

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A guided walk on 29 November 2026 explores how Askham Bog developed over some 15,000 years. Explore the restored boardwalk with a local guide who can point out species that are easy to miss. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust lists adult and reduced student or under-25 tickets, with booking fees. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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A Gwent grazier explains what is changing on farms

Joe Ryder works in conservation grazing for Gwent Wildlife Trust. On 19 November 2026 he visits Abergavenny Methodist Church to discuss what the Sustainable Farming Scheme means locally. If you are in Abergavenny, learn more about local farming at the talk for £4 on the door.

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Joe Ryder works in conservation grazing for Gwent Wildlife Trust. On 19 November 2026 he visits Abergavenny Methodist Church to discuss what the Sustainable Farming Scheme means locally. If you are in Abergavenny, learn more about local farming at the talk for £4 on the door. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Follow the great white egrets of the Avalon Marshes

What can you learn from following the great white egrets of the Avalon Marshes? Alison Morgan brings an illustrated talk on these striking birds to the Old School Room in Chew Magna on 26 November 2026. If you are nearby, pay £2.50 on arrival, with refreshments included.

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What can you learn from following the great white egrets of the Avalon Marshes? Alison Morgan brings an illustrated talk on these striking birds to the Old School Room in Chew Magna on 26 November 2026. If you are nearby, pay £2.50 on arrival, with refreshments included. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Keynsham Memorial Park - 49935499172
Illustrative photograph: Keynsham Memorial Park - 49935499172. Archive photograph of Keynsham Memorial Park; a local setting illustration, not the moth talk. It does not establish current conditions. hugh llewelyn · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Meet the moths of Bristol and beyond in Keynsham

An evening at the Baptist Church Hall in Keynsham on 13 November 2026 looks at the moths that live around Bristol and further afield. People can discover more about local wildlife that many people see only in passing. Local admission is £3.50 for Avon Wildlife Trust members and £5 for other visitors.

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An evening at the Baptist Church Hall in Keynsham on 13 November 2026 looks at the moths that live around Bristol and further afield. People can discover more about local wildlife that many people see only in passing. Local admission is £3.50 for Avon Wildlife Trust members and £5 for other visitors. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1808068
Illustrative photograph: Thatcham Reedbed Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1808068. Archive photograph of Thatcham, Berkshire. It does not establish current conditions. Sandy B · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Take the slow route to Thatcham’s bird hides

Volunteer guide Graeme is taking a small group around the lake at Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre on 11 November 2026. The short walk gives beginners time to discover seasonal visitors and practise identifying them from the hides. The walk is free, with a suggested £3 donation.

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Volunteer guide Graeme is taking a small group around the lake at Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre on 11 November 2026. The short walk gives beginners time to discover seasonal visitors and practise identifying them from the hides. The walk is free, with a suggested £3 donation. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton-le-Hole - geograph.org.uk - 3394414
Illustrative photograph: Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton-le-Hole - geograph.org.uk - 3394414. Archive photograph of Hetton Lyons Country Park. It does not establish current conditions. Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0.

Sketch the seasons at Hetton Lyons Country Park

Coalfields residents can take a sketching session outdoors at Hetton Lyons Country Park on 28 November 2026. Explore the park through drawing as part of a free six-week programme for beginners. The organisers encourage participants to attend the series so they can develop their practice over time.

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Coalfields residents can take a sketching session outdoors at Hetton Lyons Country Park on 28 November 2026. Explore the park through drawing as part of a free six-week programme for beginners. The organisers encourage participants to attend the series so they can develop their practice over time. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Read the Clwydian hills through their stories

At Loggerheads Country Park on 18 November 2026, folklorist Andy Harrop-Smith will explore the stories that belong to the Clwydian Range. Local hillforts and lead mining sit alongside wildlife and folklore in this look at a familiar landscape. The session is free, but visitors need to book.

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At Loggerheads Country Park on 18 November 2026, folklorist Andy Harrop-Smith will explore the stories that belong to the Clwydian Range. Local hillforts and lead mining sit alongside wildlife and folklore in this look at a familiar landscape. The session is free, but visitors need to book. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Walk through a changing landscape at Martlesham Wilds

Join the engagement volunteers on 18 November 2026 to see how restoration is taking shape at Martlesham Wilds. Take a closer look at the history of this local landscape and the changes visitors can see today. The organiser lists the outing at £5 and welcomes beginners.

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Join the engagement volunteers on 18 November 2026 to see how restoration is taking shape at Martlesham Wilds. Take a closer look at the history of this local landscape and the changes visitors can see today. The organiser lists the outing at £5 and welcomes beginners. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Spot sculpture letters in a Kendal woodland

An alphabet trail gives the Kendal Kingfishers a reason to look carefully at the woods on 14 November 2026. Young explorers can discover sculptures from A to Z and try an autumn scavenger hunt. Local families can find the meeting place at The Tram, just off Queen’s Road.

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An alphabet trail gives the Kendal Kingfishers a reason to look carefully at the woods on 14 November 2026. Young explorers can discover sculptures from A to Z and try an autumn scavenger hunt. Local families can find the meeting place at The Tram, just off Queen’s Road. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Watch winter birds from the Exe Estuary

On 23 November 2026, an expert commentary will help passengers tell the Exe Estuary’s winter birds apart on a cruise from Exmouth Marina. Beginners can discover the clues local ornithologists use to identify different species and their behaviour. The organiser lists the trip at £14 per person.

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On 23 November 2026, an expert commentary will help passengers tell the Exe Estuary’s winter birds apart on a cruise from Exmouth Marina. Beginners can discover the clues local ornithologists use to identify different species and their behaviour. The organiser lists the trip at £14 per person. Check the original source before travelling because opening times, availability and event details can change.

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Looking back

One year ago · 2025

Number one music: Golden by HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami was the UK number one for the chart week beginning 26 September 2025. Source

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

Five years ago · 2021

Number one music: Shivers by Ed Sheeran was the UK number one for the chart week beginning 24 September 2021. Source

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

Twenty years ago · 2006

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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