JanineNational Parks in the UK, such as the Yorkshire Dales, are some of the most beautiful places in the world. They provide a range of habitats for wildlife and are home to a variety of species.
The preservation of National Parks is essential for the protection of the UK’s natural environment. They are protected from development and other activities that could damage their habitats and species. They also provide people with the opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the beauty of nature. Access to National Parks is important for people to enjoy and appreciate their beauty.
Yorkshire Dales are holding an event at the Thackray Museum of Medicine to consult and network with local people, particularly those from BAME backgrounds, to encourage local champions to lead people to national parks. I’ve included their invite below – if you are interested in attending, RSVP and let them know (and as an added incentive, the incredible Anand Sweets is providing an Indian light lunch).
We would like to invite you to a community consultation and networking event for a new project:
Championing National Parks for Everyone
The project is led by Peak District MOSAIC, working with the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Peak District National Park Authorities to connect communities with their local National Park.
Our vision is that everyone should be confident to visit and enjoy National Parks for the benefit of their health and wellbeing, developing new knowledge and skills and to help protect National Parks for future generations.
We have received a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which aims to support more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to build a lifelong relationship with National Parks. We plan to run a series of different opportunities to increase peoples’ knowledge about National Parks and increase confidence accessing them. This will include running training to help create a network of Community Champions who are empowered to lead their own visits that introduce others to National Parks in a way they think is best.
Initially we are delivering a series of networking and community consultation events to help develop our plans. We are particularly interested in getting feedback from a range of voluntary. community and faith organisations, led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities or who work closely with those communities.
Further details of the event are detailed below:
Date: Saturday 11th March
Time: 11:00 – 14:00 (13:00 – 14:00 – lunch and networking)
Venue: Thackray Museum of Medicine, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN
Travel: Bus from Leeds City Centre – 16, 42, 49, 50 and 50A. There’s parking at Thackray Museum, car parking charges apply.
Lunch: Indian light lunch provided by Anand Sweets in Harehills. Please advise us if you have any dietary requirements.
Accessibility: Please let us know any accessibility needs. The Thackray Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are disabled toilet facilities and a hearing loop can be arranged.
Childcare: If you’re struggling to find childcare, a member of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Education Team will be on site to look after any children and take them around the museum. Staff are DBS checked.
Access to Museum: You have free access to the Museum if you’d like to visit the exhibitions after our event.
How to book your place: To book please sign-up via our Eventbrite link
See you there!
If you have any questions about the event or would like to ask anything about the project, please email Caroline Hall, on caroline.hall@yorkshiredales.org.uk or call 07766 329847.
Caroline and Catherine
