22 October - Apple Scratting
Volunteer Session
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE (changed from 15 October)
Join us for a Volunteer Activity Day at Victoria Park on Thursday 22 October 2026 and discover the craft of apple scratting! We'll harvest apples from the park's orchards and carry out scratting (where apples are broken down or pulped).
New volunteers are always welcome - it's a great opportunity to enjoy nature, meet new people and learn a new skill.
No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.
9.30am to 3pm
Meet at the Volunteer Compound, Victoria Park.
Activity level: moderate to heavy.
2 November - Green Walk
Free Activity
Enjoy a sociable and leisurely stroll through Victoria Park and Bowens Field at our next Green Walk, which takes place on Monday 2 November.
The circular walk will take around 45 minutes (with the option to extend it if the group wishes). It begins at 10am, meeting at Harper’s Cafe.
You don’t need walking boots, comfortable shoes or trainers will be suitable. Wheelchair and buggy-friendly route options available.
After the walk, there is an opportunity to get refreshments at Harper’s Café to continuing the socialising.
There's no need to book, simply arrive 5-10 minutes before and look out for our friendly officers and regular walkers!
Monday 2 November
10am
Meet outside Harper’s Cafe
19 November - Woodland Clearance
19 November - Woodland Clearance
Volunteer Session
Fancy some fresh air and exercise? Why not join our friendly team of volunteers at our next Activity Day at Victoria Park on Thursday 19 November. We’ll be opening up some of the woodland to improve sightlines, clearing a little of the undergrowth and topping up our natural hedges.
New volunteers are always welcome - it's a great opportunity to enjoy nature, meet new people and make a real difference to our park.
No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.
9.30am to 3pm
Meet at the Volunteer Compound, Victoria Park.
Activity level: moderate to heavy.
