Events in Burnley
Help preserve your outdoor spaces by becoming a Friend of Ightenhill Park, a group of volunteers protecting and beautifying the park. You'll help with planting, clean ups, raise vegetables, repair benches etc. Find out more and sign up.
Come along to Offshoots Community Garden and join their open volunteer sessions. There will be general gardening and maintenance tasks and more labouring activities such as carpentry and building. It's a relaxed atmosphere and a great way to meet others. See more information on the Outdoor Town website.
Come along and join in with a range of gardening activities, refurbishing benches and keeping the park welcoming for visitors. It's a great way to learn new skills, and meet new people. The friends of Towneley park meet every Thursday at the Friends Meeting Room. The meeting room can be found near the bowling green behind the Italian gardens and close to Offshoots community garden. More information can be found on the Outdoor Town website.
Join the Incredible Edible Community Gardening Sessions at Howard Street Community Garden, BB11 4PQ. Connect with neighbours, learn about ustainable gardening, and help grow fresh produce for yourself and the community. All ages and experience levels welcome—whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out. More information on the Outdoor Town website.
Come along to Acorns, a nature based activity group, delivered by volunteers from Friends of Towneley Park. There's so much to enjoy such as scavenger hunts, bird watching, planting, river dipping, crafting and much more!
Children should be accompanied by an adult and all participants should dress for the weather, including appropriate footwear. You could get muddy!
Meet at the Friends of Towneley Park Hut, near the bowling green by Offshoots. Sessions are £1.
Let's Go Wild! Get double points in parks, green spaces & along the waterway all weekend. Double points on Boxes: 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 32, 33, 37, 45, 49, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 81, 85, 88, 89, 91, 92, 96, 97, 100, 102, 108, 112, 113 & 114
Come along to Towneley Park for a free, fun, weekly 5k community event. You can walk, jog, run, spectate or even volunteer. Take part at whatever your pace and enjoy running with others in the community. Register before your first run and bring your scannable barcode with you. See more on the Outdoor Town website.
Join us on the Padiham Greenway at the Park Road entrance, for a free, fun, weekly 2k event for 4-14 year olds. Have fun and enjoy at any pace. Register before your first run and bring your scannable barcode. More information on the Outdoor Town website.
Join us at Towneley Park for a free, fun, weekly 2k event for 4-14 year olds. Have fun and enjoy at any pace. Register before your first run and bring your scannable barcode. More information on the Outdoor Town website.
This weekend, random Beat Boxes across the area will be giving out triple points? How many can you find? Go explore!
Let's Go Wild! Get double points in parks, green spaces & along the waterway all weekend. Double points on Boxes: 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 32, 33, 37, 45, 49, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 81, 85, 88, 89, 91, 92, 96, 97, 100, 102, 108, 112, 113 & 114
It's the final week! This week score double points on all Beat Boxes. Go Celebrate!