HALF TERM is upon us, and there are some free, family-friendly events across Wrexham and Flintshire.
This May holiday the team at Groundwork North Wales and their partner organisation Wild Ground are running a programme of events, with a range of crafts, environmental and nature-based activities to enjoy, with some fun and interesting sessions planned.
Half term fun at Minera Lead Mines.
Join the Our Back Yard, Connah's Quay team at the Community Garden in Connah's Quay, for mini beast painting, bug hunts and making a bug hotel, kicking off at 1pm on Wednesday, May 31.
On Tuesday, May 30, join the Healthy Rivers: Healthy Communities team at King's Mills Wrexham to learn all about the river and make crafts from the nature surrounding the area, from 10am-noon.
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Bike Week is celebrated from June 5-11, when we will hold our Pedal Power Parade, displaying a trail of decorated bikes at Alyn Waters Country Park, Wrexham. During half term everyone is invited to get their creative juices flowing and join in the drop in community workshops on Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday, May 31, from 11am-2pm at Alyn Waters Country Park, Wrexham to decorate bikes for display at the Parade.
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Wild Ground have two nature sessions running on Thursday, June 1 at their Lane End nature reserve near Buckley, with a fun nature and craft event creating mosaics inspired by nature. There are two sessions on this day, from 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm, and when booking, families must state which session they prefer.
On Friday, June 2, from 10am-12.30pm, sign up for a walk through beautiful Broakoak Woods in Connah's Quay, led by one of the most respected foragers and naturalists in the North of England, David Winnard. He will be uncovering the secret wildlife on our doorstep and this walk is perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Half term fun at Minera Lead Mines.
Throughout half term including Bank Holiday weekend, Minera Lead Mines is open for family walks, picnics and the chance to enjoy nature. With free entry available to the newly refreshed interpretation in the visitor centre, refreshments and ice creams available, toilet facilities and free parking Minera Lead Mines offers a great day out for the family.
All the activities on offer are free but booking is essential for most events as spaces will be limited. Details of all the activities are on the events section of the websites www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk and www.wild-ground.org.uk
For more information, please email info@groundworknorthwales.org.uk or call 01978 757524.
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