TCV’s Big Green Weekend (21-24 Sept) is all about celebrating the hard work of dedicated volunteers across the UK; the people that make a huge difference to our much-loved local green spaces. It’s also a chance to encourage more people to join in, make a real difference and have fun.
Every day The Conservation Volunteers work across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone. Whether by conserving a well-loved outdoor space or simply bringing people together; TCV’s varied activities connect people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
As part of the national Big Green Weekend, The Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall will be opening its doors to the public on Sunday 23 rd September from 11am-4pm. The café will be open for the duration, serving delicious hot food and drinks as well as a great range of tasty cakes.
Activities on the day include: A mushroom spotting walk, Fungi inspired Lantern making workshops and clay
mushroom making, in preparation for the Fruiting Bodies Lantern Trail supported by generous funding from Leeds
Inspired, part of Leeds City Council. These activities are free and family friendly, though younger children may
require supervision.
We will also be running taster sessions for adults, to give visitors an idea of the courses and projects that they can
get involved with on a weekly basis at Hollybush. By taking part in bushcraft in our woodland firepit area, making a
traditional besom broom from natural materials or learning about crafting essential oils from common herbs, people will have the chance to meet our staff and learn more about volunteer opportunities at the centre.
These activities compliment the launch of Hollybush cinema which will be taking place on the evening of 21 st
September showing the critically acclaimed new film, ‘Arcadia’ which explores changing relationships to the land in
Britain. This is the first in a series of unique environmental ‘pop-up’ film screenings taking place in our atmospheric 17 th century barn.
“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our volunteers and all the inspiring activities we run here at Hollybush.” GlynLevis, Centre Manager.
For further details see our Facebook page.
