We will be serving our Tasty Vegan West African food at the event below!

BGH UK Nature Event on Saturday 23rd September 

 12:00 - 18:00 

 Location:

Platt Fields Market Garden 

Platt Fields Park (Mabfield Road Entrance)

Manchester

M146LT

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about Nature, the Outdoors, Wellbeing, Safety and Clothing from a variety of speakers from 15:00 including our CEO Rhiane Fatinikun, Duke of Edinburgh, Craghoppers & Sweaty Betty Foundation. It will be supported by Lord Mayor Yasmine Dar and youth activist Angeli Sweeney. 

There will be fun free activities to try including: 

· Bushcraft with @woodland_ways_bushcraft, learn introductory methods to fire lighting and about natural methods of friction.

· Pottery Workshop with @megbeamishpottery and have-a-go on the potters wheel, participants can take home an unfired clay pot

· Art Workshop with @creative_encounters_ltd and design and paint your own postcard

· Ever wanted to be a DJ, well you can! Here you can learn what it takes to be a DJ with @djmelloofficial 

· Join Stitched Up @stitchedupcoop 12:00 -15:00 for a drop in upcycled purse making workshop.
Using reclaimed materials donated by the community of Greater Manchester to develop
hand sewing skills to design, embellish and complete your own simple purse pouch.

· How do I pitch a tent and what outdoor gear do I need? with @nacrooutdoorlearning 

· We also have a mindful reflective space for quiet reflection and Yoga with @kaceao 

· A Platt Fields nature walk (with trees and other interesting things we might find on the way) including a tree ID game with plant sounds with @cityoftreesmcr 

· Dance sessions with @jetblackdance

We even have activities for the younger members of your family:

· Bouncy Castles from @astarbouncycastle

· Facepainting by @sistaspaintingfaces 

· Craft activities with @one_manchester/

· Balance Bike Ride with @beepedalready for young children from 4 upwards. They would ride around on a balance bike, with a trail that they can follow. Great for young kids starting their journey into cycling. 

· TfGM 12+ Learn to Ride Session

In addition to all these fantastic activities, you will be able to visit stalls and find out more about volunteering opportunities and information from:

· Black Girls Hike UK including our DofE offer, Youth Programme and other services

· Duke of Edinburgh Award @dofeuk

· Platt Fields Market Garden @plattfields_marketgarden

· Craghoppers @craghoppers

· CAHN @cahn_uk 

· One Manchester @one_manchester/

· BHA for Equality @bha_for_equality

· Manchester Community Central/ Macc @VCMOfficial