Penshaw Recreation Ground - Teddy Bear's Picnic

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Penshaw Park

Penshaw Recreation Ground - Teddy Bear's Picnic

Location:
Penshaw Recreation Ground, Penshaw Recreation Ground, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7PQ, Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 7PQ
Book
Join Connecting Through Nature on a Teddy Bear's Picnic with activites whilst sharing your thoughts about Penshaw Recreation Ground!

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at North Biddick Bowls Club opposite the green. What3Words: ///dreams.goats.agents
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Date

Time
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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About the event

Pack your picnic and bring a Teddy Bear with you for a fun-filled afternoon of activities!

Activities hosted by:

  • Bug hunt with Connecting Through Nature
  • Penshaw Wildlife Group
  • Washington Wildlife Group
  • Archery and Sports Games by Active Sunderland - Healthy Lifestyles
  • Give bowls a go with North Biddick Bowls Club Open Day
  • Watch a bowls match hosted by North Biddick Bowls Club
  • Community Safety Teams from Washington and Coalfield
  • Teddy Bear's Trail

During the event, chat with the Connecting Through Nature Team to share your thoughts about the park and how Connecting Through Nature can support positive changes to the park for people and wildlife. 

Book via Eventbrite or drop-in opposite North Biddick Bowls Club on the day and check in with Connecting Through Nature staff.

Please meet at North Biddick Bowls Club opposite the green. What3Words: ///dreams.goats.agents

Refreshments will be available from North Biddick Bowls Club during the event. The clubhouse will be open but indoor facilities are limited. We will have gazebos erected opposite the bowls green for shade.

Toilets can be found at North Biddick Bowls Club which is situated in the park. 

To access the site by foot or car use Penshaw Recreation Ground, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7PQ, What3Words:///rather.bridge.towns

If you have any questions please Contact Connecting Through Nature Officer: Pip Jackson, pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or call 07955274116.

Booking

Phone number

07955274116

Price

Free

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

We ask that only assistance dogs attend. This is because other participants may not feel confident or comfortable in close proximity to dogs. Larger groups can also make dogs feel nervous. Thank you.

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Mobility

If you have any questions about accessibility of this site please Contact Connecting Through Nature Officer: Pip Jackson, pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk or call 07955274116.

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What to bring

  • Dress appropriately for weather forecasts (sunhat, suncream, waterproofs), the bowls clubhouse will be open but indoor space is limited.
  • You may have photographs of the park which you can bring to share as part of event, whether that be memories of the park or something you would like to raise to be taken into consideration.
  • Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, chairs and a teddy! During this event we encourage people to sit together and chat whilst picnicing. Please keep in mind if you offer to share food or refreshments with other attendees that dietary requirements are checked before sharing, as this is event attendees responsibility.
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Parking information

There is free parking available in the park, by turning off from Station Road through the boom gate and continue driving straight ahead.
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments

Contact us

Pip Jackson, Connecting Through Nature Officer
Contact number: 07955274166
Penshaw Park Summer Events Flyer
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