Raring2go! WHATS ON, CLUBS AND CLASSES 18 January 24 Veganuary 2024 encourages people to try vegan food andlearn all about veganism. Learn more here. https:// veganuary.com/ 1st-31st January Walk your Dog Month A great way to start off the New Year getting out and about and enjoying hours exercise in the company of your beloved Dog Health Walks South Ribble Why not put your best foot forward checkout one of the free Walking Route Guides? The walks range in distance from 1.5 miles to almost 8 miles, with starting points to be found all over the borough 01. Farington Lodges Walk 1.5 miles 02. Farington Lodges Walk 3.5 miles 03. Hope Terrace Walk 5.5 miles 04. Tardy Gate Walk 1.5 miles 05. New Longton Whitestake Walk 07. Hutton & Longton Coastal Walk (7.0 miles)] 08. Penwortham Heritage Trail 1 (2.0 Miles) 09. Penwortham Heritage Trail 2 (2.5 miles) 10. Bamber Bridge & Walton Park Walk (5.5 miles) For further details www.southribble. gov.uk/article/1260/Walking-Routes A few Free Parks for all The Family in our Area Worden Park Leyland As well as offering more than 60 hectares of meadows, woodlands and playing fields, Worden Park also includes a range of attractions in its historic grounds. Situated on the outskirts of Leyland, the park is less than a quarter of a mile from the town centre. The park has held the Green Flag Award since the scheme began in 1997, the only site north of London to have done so. A great place to visit for all the Family! Park Facilities inc. • Children’s playground • Model railway (Opening times apply. During Worden Hall refurbishment works, Railway will open only when safe to do so) • Café • Craft Centre • Worden Hall • Historic gardens and hedge maze • Walled kitchen garden • Orienteering course • Mini golf • Public toilets (20p charge applies) • Sports pitches • Arboretum • Woodlands, wildflower meadows and ponds • Dog wash Astley Park Chorley The park stretches out over 43.75 hectares and offers families, friends, the young and the old a great day out. As you walk from one side to the other, you will find several walkways that lead you to beautiful woodlands and why not take a pit stop to see the wildlife living in the pond with the beautiful fountain as the backdrop – perfect for a picturesque photo. As you venture further into the park you will also find sport pitches, tennis courts and a bowling green, all available to use by the public. There are also some very exciting playgrounds, including the Royalists Retreat and toddler play areas which will keep your children entertained for hours. Next to the Royalists Retreat is a special Pets Corner which introduces children to small fluffy animals, reptiles and birds. Perfect for a Family day out, Winner of the Travellers Choice 2023 What’s On for 2023 continued
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDA0NjA=