Friends of Colliers Wood

Events

A variety of community events take place at the site, ranging from entertainment through to physical tasks. Those that the FoCW arrange are usually free to participate in. Some events require pre-purchase of tickets to attend. Prices are normally heavily subsidised.

Our 2012 event calendar.

Date	Event	Contact/Details	Cost
Saturday 11th February	Task morning Event postponed	0115 938 5101	members only
Saturday 10th March	Habitat work meet in car park @ 9.30am	0115 938 5101	members only
Wednesday 14th March	Annual General Meeting. Meet in Durban House for approval of accounts, officers reports and election of new officers Starts @ 7.15pm	0115 938 5101	Open to all Friends
Sunday 8th April	Sunrise service Multi-denomination service. Congregate at the top of the site using the central (Beggarley) path from the car park.	David Stevenson 01773 710770	FREE
Saturday 14th April	Task morning meet in car park @ 9.30am	0115 938 5101	members only
Wednesday 23rd April	Colliers Wood talk with particular emphasis on habitats and species. Commences at 2.00pm	Nuthall Friendship Club Sue Stack tel 0115 9519717
w/c 21st May - dtbc	Bird Walk	0115 938 5101	Limited places. Please reserve. FREE
Sunday 10th June	Family pond dipping Starts at 10.30am, completes at 3.00pm	0115 938 5101	FREE, donations welcomed.
Wednesday 20th June	2nd Kimberley Cubs pond dipping activity. 6.30pm to 8.00pm Meet at Large Pond at the site. Nets and trays provided by FoCW.	Akela, Dawn Radford 0115 854 9041	Private group event
Sunday 1st July	Auditorium concert.	0115 938 5101 Festival brochure	FREE, donations welcomed
Wednesday 4th July	1st Greasley Cubs pond dipping activity. 6.30pm to 8.00pm Meet at Large Pond at the site. Nets and trays provided by FoCW.	Akela,Elaine Long	Private group event
Thursday 19th July	As You Like It Performed by the popular Rain or Shine Theatre Group. Pre-purchased ticket only entry.	For tickets call 0115 938 5101 or email events@friendsofcollierswood.org.uk	Tickets £x.00 All seating provided. Refreshments and toilets available. Parking on site if weather permits.
Saturday 21st July	Ragwort removal meet in car park @ 9.30am	0115 938 5101	members only
Sunday 5th August	Companion Dog Show Registration starts at 11.00am	01773 603 692	Attendance FREE. See Dog Show for class charges.
Saturday 13th October	Task morning Meet in car park @ 9.30am	0115 938 5101	members only
Sunday 14th October	Broxtowe Duathlon First race starts at 9.00am. Event location Engine Lane, Moorgreen NG16 3QU Car parking for entrants is on Engine Lane and Phoenix Road	Two levels to choose from- Duathlon Event, or Duathlon Challange. See Events/Other Events section for details and Registration Broxtowe Sports on 01773 770100 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk.	Online booking £x. Postal booking £x
Saturday 20th October	Table-top Sale @ Dora Phillips Hall, Wood St, Eastwood	For tables- Margaret on 01773 603692 For information- Bob on 0115 9385101	Nominal charge for entry
Saturday 10th November	Task morning Meet in car park @ 9.30am	0115 938 5101	members only
Sunday 2nd December	Winter Wonderland Santa, environmental workshop, stalls and tree dressing.	0115 938 5101	FREE

Other events are organised and advertised here, in the site notice board and by posters and flyers. Please note that events susceptible to weather conditions- e.g. bands, choirs- may have to be cancelled with short notice.

Public events are open for everyone to participate in. There is a maximum number of participants permitted and the FoCW may have to refuse participation to avoid this number being exceeded. Some activities may restrict unaccompanied children under 16 years old from participation. Some events require suitable clothing and footwear. Events normally proceed in inclement weather as long as it is safe to do so and the activities will not be unduly compromised. Wheelchair access is possible to most areas of the site. However, in wet conditions, access across meadow areas would be difficult. Most site events take place on meadow/copse areas.

Your personal notification

The Friends have an email notification list for events. If you wish to be added to this list, please email events@friendsofcollierswood.org.uk

Your own event

In addition to joining in on the Friends organised events, you can arrange your own site events. The auditorium and dipping platform facilities are available for public use, normally without any charge. Meadow areas can be used but may require ground staff preparation. Your event may be private, or charged admittance, or free to anyone. Broxtowe may make an event charge where they have to prepare the area or provide a service. Please contact the FoCW with your proposal. We are happy to advise and will advertise your event if appropriate on this web-site and Broxtowe's. For some events we may also be able to physically help.