Upcoming dates
Meeting point
For park days, we meet at 10am outside The Information Centre, located at the front entrance on Clockhouse Lane.
If you arrive after 10am, the BLCV chalkboard outside the Information Centre will display our location in the park for that day.
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For orchard days, come straight to the orchard within Bedfont Lakes 'south side'.
Come prepared
If you're thinking of coming along, please remember to:
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Wear clothes appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear such as walking boots. Wellies can be useful for work on the banks of the lakes and in the water channels.
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Please bring your own gardening gloves. All tools are provided.
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Bring something to drink for hydration and if you like, some packed lunch. Water bottles can be refilled at the Information Centre.
Schedule
Volunteer days are held every third Saturday, and are run all year round.
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Meet at 10am
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Lunch break at approximately 12:30pm
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End at 3pm.
Don't worry if you cannot stay for the whole day, just come for as long as you feel like!
Covid-safe
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Please respect individuals' choices about personal risk management who might prefer to keep their distance.
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The Information Centre visitor toilets are open. There is no toilet or handwashing facility at the orchard in Southside.
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We are not currently providing hot drinks at the lunch break.
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If you have any questions please contact the Bedfont Lakes Country Park's Countryside Team at countryside@hounslow.gov.uk.
Other events at the park
Other (non-voluteering) activites, frequently held by the Bedfont Lakes Country Park rangers, include: bird walks, family fun days, and childrens' activities including shelter building, mini-beasting, bat walks, camping nights, Easter egg hunts, and animal handling at the Animal Centre.