Join us for our first ever Black Girls Hike: Nature Festival on Saturday 23rd September from 12pm-6pm at Platt Fields Market Garden, Manchester.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about Nature, the Outdoors, Wellbeing, Safety and Clothing from a variety of speakers from 15:00 including our CEO Rhiane Fatinikun, Duke of Edinburgh, Craghoppers & Sweaty Betty Foundation. It will be supported by Lord Mayor Yasmine Dar.
There will be fun free activities to try including:
Bushcraft with @woodland_ways_bushcraft, learn introductory methods to fire lighting and about natural methods of friction.
Pottery Workshop with @megbeamishpottery and have-a-go on the potters wheel, participants can take home an unfired clay pot
Art Workshop with @creative_encounters_ltd and design and paint your own postcard
Ever wanted to be a DJ, well you can! Here you can learn what it takes to be a DJ with @djmelloofficial
Join Stitched Up @stitchedupcoop 12:00 -15:00 for a drop in upcycled purse making workshop.
Using reclaimed materials donated by the community of Greater Manchester to develop hand sewing skills to design, embellish and complete your own simple purse pouch.
How do I pitch a tent and what outdoor gear do I need? with @nacrooutdoorlearning
We also have a mindful reflective space for quiet reflection and Yoga with @kaceao
A Platt Fields nature walk (with trees and other interesting things we might find on the way) including a tree ID game with plant sounds with @cityoftreesmcr
Dance sessions with @jetblackdance
We even have activities for the younger members of your family:
Bouncy Castles from @astarbouncycastle
Facepainting by @sistaspaintingfaces
Craft activities with @one_manchester/
Balance Bike Ride with @beepedalready for young children from 4 upwards. They would ride around on a balance bike, with a trail that they can follow. Great for young kids starting their journey into cycling.
In addition to all these fantastic activities, you will be able to visit stalls and find out more about volunteering opportunities and information from:
Black Girls Hike UK including our DofE offer, Youth Programme and other services
Duke of Edinburgh Award @dofeuk
Platt Fields Market Garden @plattfields_marketgarden
Craghoppers @craghoppers
CAHN @cahn_uk
One Manchester @one_manchester/
BHA for Equality @bha_for_equality
Manchester Community Central/ Macc @VCMOfficial
Food and refreshments will also be available.
