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Enjoy June with the Countryside
Rangers
Enjoy nature and the countryside in June with
West Lancashire District Council’s
Rangers.
There’s fun for everyone, whatever your age,
at the events organised at Coronation Park, Ormskirk and Beacon Country Park, Up Holland.
Cllr Geoff Hammond, Portfolio Holder for
Community Services, said: “Don’t miss out on these fun events
organised by the Rangers. There’s something happening every weekend
in June, so whether you like
cycling, nature or just getting out into the fresh air,
there will be something for you to enjoy.”
Saturday 7 June 8pmto
10pmand Sunday 8 June 8.30am to 9.30am
National Moth Night at
CoronationPark,
Ormskirk
Join the rangers and discover the many
different moths that live in the park. This is an outdoor
event and people are asked to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
All children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Places
must be booked in advance: contact Ranger Chris Horsfall:
tel 07824 625321 or email: Chris.Horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June 11am to
5pm
Kite and Outdoor Sports Festival
at BeaconPark,
Up Holland
Watch kites soaring gracefully with the
Northern Kite Group. Team Extreme perform a variety of BMX, skateboard and inline
skate stunts and there will be displays, demonstrations and
participation opportunities from a range of outdoor sports.
Saturday 21 June 7pm
Solstice Walk at
BeaconCountryPark,
Up Holland
Join the Rangers on a short evening stroll
around the Beacon. Meet at the Ranger Station at the Park.
Sunday 22 June 1pm to 3pm
Mini Beasts Hunt at CoronationPark,
Ormskirk
Discover the many species of insects that call the park their
home. This is an outdoor event and people are asked to wear
suitable clothing and footwear. All children under 14 should be
accompanied by an adult. Places must be booked in advance: contact
Ranger Chris Horsfall: tel 07824 625321
or email: Chris.Horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Saturday 28 June
10.30am
Beacon Bugs and Beasties at
BeaconCountryPark,
Up Holland
Take part in National Insect Week and join the
rangers in investigating the fascinating world of minibeasts. Booking is essential as places are
limited. Contact the Rangers: email
beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
or phone 01695 622794
Saturday 28 June 11am to 3pm
Park Praise Funday at
CoronationPark,
Ormskirk
Join local church groups for a variety of fun
and frolics. All money raised goes to the NW Air Ambulance.
Related information
> Events
> Coronation
Park
> Countryside Ranger Services