Doodling Art workshop with Mairi McLeod, Thursday13 August (10 to 11.30am), service yard workshop
Inspired by nature and mindfulness, doodling workshops with a difference! Open to adults and to children aged 8yrs and over
Booking via Eventbrite
Silent Disco Litter Picks, Tuesday 11 August, 2 to 3.30pm, meet promptly outside Service Yard: come and help wildlife by cleaning the park whilst you are dancing to uplifting tunes! The Arts Centre are kindly supporting this event by loaning the equipment. A nominal £3 charge applies for each headset hire (card or cash). Families welcome. All other equipment provided. Drop in but starts promptly
Family Forest School, Saturday 22 August, 11 to 2pm: enjoy Forest School activities with your children, and come along and try out den building, fire lighting, hammock swinging, clay crafting, bug home making, tree climbing and more! Relaxed session where your family moves at their own pace through activities, facilitated by BMP staff. Booking via
Eventbrite. £25 per group
(up to 5 individuals). Two x 1.5 hr time slots available to book. Limited places
Bat Walks with detectors and introduction to BMP’s nightlife, Thursday 20 and Monday 24 August, 8.30pm to 9.15pm: You’ll discover some fascinating facts about our nocturnal wildlife, see a real dead bat and a range of other specimens and detect (then spot) the bats come out to feed! Meet by the picnic tables by the lake. Suggested donation of £2 per person (cash or card). All ages welcome- family friendly
August Holiday Nature Explorers Club (6-12 year olds) with Tash, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 August, 10 to 2pm: Children can expect fun, outdoor and indoor physical, forest school, nature-based and crafty activities, including a basketball coaching session with SUPA! All park facilities will be available. Food not included. £30 pp (or £25 pp for two places or more and siblings discount). Booking via Eventbrite. Places limited
Family Friendly Nature Walks and Talks, 2-3pm, Monday 24 August (Moths and Butterflies), Tuesday 25 August (Aquatic life), Wednesday 26 August (Foraging including BMP Elderflower cordial tasting recipe provided): come and discover the wildlife and edible plants in the park! Meet outside Service Yard/Walled Garden. Drop-in, free, but donations welcome (card or cash)
Basketball drop-in sessions with SUPA, including JUNIOR HOOP, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Monday 17, Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August, 10.30-11.30am: 6-12 year olds, meet on courts under M4, guided by coach Mario and friends for an hour. Drop-in, £3 (cash or card) per participant per day