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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull community garden marks 27 years with open day
A community garden in Hull is holding an open day to mark 27 years of providing support for the local free event at the Rainbow community garden, off Endike Lane, takes place on 21 July. It features garden tours, games and the official opening of a new building which will have its ribbon cut by local artist Chiedu Oraka, who is supporting Coldplay at Craven Park in Parkin, from the project, said it was an opportunity for people to "find out what we're all about". Established in 1998, the garden offers activities such as craft sessions, after school clubs and gardening projects, with a particular focus on supporting disadvantaged Parkin, who is the monitoring and evaluation coordinator, said as well as providing a safe space where people "can get away from it all," staff and volunteers also offered help and advice."We've got lots of people who tell us they wouldn't know what to with themselves if it wasn't for the garden," she Parkin added the open day was a chance for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer to find out more and for families to enjoy a fun day out. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Open day to try out a rapidly-growing sport
A CHANCE to try one of the country's fastest-growing sports is coming to Warrington. As part of Stockton Heath Lawn Tennis Club's upcoming open day, the club are offering the chance to try out pickleball – a racquet sport played on a smaller court that is increasing in popularity among all age groups. Advertisement There are two pickleball courts at the Delphfields Road club as well as seven tennis courts, and players of all ages and abilities are invited to give both sports a try on the open day, which takes place on Sunday, July 6. The event runs from 1pm until 3pm and refreshments will be available on the day as well as more information about what the club can provide including coaching, social events and school holiday tennis camps for children. For more information about Stockton Heath Lawn Tennis Club, visit the club website –
BBC News
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Bridlington leisure centre to hold open day
An East Yorkshire leisure centre is holding an open day on Riding Leisure is hosting the event from 12:00 until 15:00 BST at its Bridlington will be offered free swimming, soft play, and instructor-led and virtual Nick Coultish said the event will be a "great opportunity" to see what the centre has to offer. Further information about the open day and how to book activities can be found on the East Riding Leisure website. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Shropshire hospice hosts open days across two gardens
A hospice is set to welcome visitors to two gardens across its sites as part of an open day to support their Hospice's garden in Apley, Shropshire, will be open between 10:00 - 16:00 BST on Sunday and their second site at Bicton on 22 June, with both gardens totalling 6.5 hectares (16 acres) in size. Head gardener Joel Richards said that after recent rain, "the weeds have all decided to rear their heads, so we're weeding frantically" ahead of the open will also be a plant sale, Mr Richards added, with proceeds going towards supporting the charity's work. The hospice provides free support to families across Shropshire and Mid Wales who are living with an incurable gardens are mainly used as a "sanctuary" for patients and families receiving care, Mr Richards said. "I love being able to contribute to the welfare of our users, patients and families," he said. Managing the gardens during the summer months is "always busy" but preparing for the open day was a "special occasion, so we're doing a bit of extra polishing".Mr Richards is supported by about 60 volunteers, who he said were the "backbone" of the operation. "A lot of them have had experience of the care that we give," he to the gardens costs £3.50 and organisers will also be laying on entertainment, stalls and a barbecue.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire station to hold its annual family fun open day - and everyone is invited
Horwich Fire Station will be opening its doors to the community next month. The fire station will be holding its annual open day where local people can meet their local firefighters and pick-up advice to keep them safe. Plenty of fun for all the family is guaranteed, with attractions including fairground rides and stalls. READ MORE: Bolton Fire Station open day raises thousands of pounds Fire station open day is a great hit (Image: GMFRS) Other emergency services will also be represented on the day, including police, ambulance and Bolton Mountain Rescue Team. Horwich fire station is on Chorley New Road. The open day runs from 10am to 3pm. It is the latest in a series of open days held by Bolton's fire stations, which are hugely popular with the whole community.
