Access to Nature Research Project Launch - British South Asian Communities
About this Event
About the Project
Manchester Metropolitan University and The Woodland Trust warmly invite you to take part in a free community research event!
This event is part of the Access to Nature research project exploring British South Asian communities' connections with the Smithills Estate nature site in Bolton.
This welcoming and relaxed event includes:
-A guided walk around Smithills led by a local artist of South Asian heritage
-Exploring wildflowers and woodlands
-Talking about nature
-A creative activity including watercolour paintings to share reflections
-Make some new friends and enjoy some refreshments/lunch (If you have any specific dietary requirements, please get in contact on [email protected])
-Urdu- and Punjabi-speaking person available
Event information:
Meeting point and Car Park: Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton BL1 7NP
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Duration: Approx 2.5 hours
Attendees must be over 18.
This walk is approx. 1.5 miles / 2.5 km and includes some uneven ground. The walk length may be dependent on weather conditions. Please wear suitable shoes, such as walking boots or trainers.
The walk and craft session will be beginner friendly. All materials will be provided.
Due to the nature of the workshop, we would ask that people do not bring dogs, except assistance dogs.
To ensure group safety and conservation of the area, numbers are limited.
Accessibility:
Smithills Hall is accessed via a front door with ramped access.
Smithils Hall car park has several free spaces, including diabled parking spaces.
Public toilets including an accessible unisex toilet are located on the ground floor.
Please make the Woodland Trust team aware of any medical issues before the start of the walk, e.g. asthma, diabetes, etc.
If you have any questions, access requirements, or would like to join us for the walk but have any hesitations which we may be able to support you with, please get in touch: [email protected]
About Aysha Yilmaz
Aysha classes herself as a Multidisciplinary Artist/ Creative Practitioner as her practice consists of Painting, Textiles and Mixed Media. She teaches Arts and Crafts to different groups (Age Friendly, Women's Groups, Children, and Families). The workshops she teaches are mainly textile-based such as Silk painting, Felting and Mixed Media. Her work is mainly nature-inspired. She has taught in many Primary schools as an Artist in Schools. She currently teaches regularly at the Whitworth Art Gallery on their Handmade programme and is a regular artist for UnityArts Manchester. She is on the Whitworth Art Gallery’s Advisory Group.
https://www.instagram.com/ayshayilmaz1/
Since limited spaces are available for our events, if you can no longer make it, we appreciate you letting us know.
How to cancel your ticket?
1: Log in to your Eventbrite account
2: Go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'
3: Click on the event you wish to cancel
4: Click 'Cancel Order'
5: Then 'Yes, cancel this order'
You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email.
Alternatively, email: [email protected] to cancel.
Made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Smithills Estate Access Project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are working closely with our local communities to develop an access plan that will guide future changes and improvements across the Smithills Estate.
If you are a National Lottery Player, you can receive a reward by bringing along your ticket to this event.
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