BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@footstepsbcf.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200816T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200816T160000 DTSTAMP:20200815T153850Z URL:https://footstepsbcf.org.uk/events/summer-walk-2020/ SUMMARY:Summer Walk 2020 DESCRIPTION:Our annual interfaith walk\, to connect with creation and learn about an environmental initiative.  This year we will be visiting the St irchley Fruit &\; Nut Village.\nFootsteps' Summer Walk to visit Stirchl ey Fruit and Nut Village project.\nFriendly social distancing will be prac tised - remember to stay at least 2m apart from anyone outside your househ old.  \n\nIn line with current government guidance on outdoor community e vents\, participation is limited to those who have already booked.\n\nTher e is a mixed forecast for Sunday afternoon - we will be going ahead with t he walk\, so please do join us if you have registered\, and bring appropri ate clothes etc. for whatever the weather.\n\nSuitable for all ages\, so p lease feel free to bring children.\n\nMeet for 2pm in Stirchley Park. Ente r by the footpath from Ribblesdale Rd\, which is to the right of Morrison' s car park. It's a small park so you can't miss us!\n\nWe will then walk f or about an hour and a half with several stops\, to look at the community tree planting and grafting\, and fruit growing projects in the neighbourho od. They are an inspiring example of green healthy community living.\n\nWe will be led by Felipe Molina and Rob Tilling of Food Forest Brum\, who wi ll explain the projects and how they benefit the well being of the local c ommunity.\n\nWe will finish by the Rea Valley cycle path (near where it cr osses Hazelwell Road) where there will be an opportunity to sit and social ise at a distance.\n\nAny questions contact Ruth Tetlow 0121 449 4892 ruth tetlow@btinternet.com\nLow-carbon travel to the event\nPreferably come by bike or on foot - the park is a few minute's cycle from the Worcester & \; Birmingham canal (exit at Bournville train station) and from the River Rea Cycle Route (exit at Cartland St).\n\nIf walking or cycling are not ac cessible for you\, bus routes 45 and 47 can be used along Pershore Rd - al ight at Umberslade Rd (by Co-operative funeral care travelling South\, or Morrisons travelling North).  There may be a reduced service\, so check t he route and timings in advance.\n\nIf you need to come by car\, there is on-street parking on Ribblesdale Rd (cross the footbridge to enter the par k).\nWhat to Bring\n\n snacks and a drink (in a bag or rucksack that you can carry on the walk)\;\n a rug or camping stool/chair\, as we will sit on the grass\;\n hand-sanitiser\;\n sun protection (e.g. sun cream / hat )\;\n appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather (the walk will be on even terrain).\n\nPhoto: orchard planting at Stirchley Park in 2018.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://footstepsbcf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2 020/06/Stirchley-park.Orchard-planting1-Dec.2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor events,Talk / Discussion,Walk LOCATION:Stirchley Park\, Ribblesdale Rd entrance\, Birmingham\, B30 2YQ\, United Kingdom GEO:52.430483;-1.923878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ribblesdale Rd entrance\, B irmingham\, B30 2YQ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Stirchley Park:geo:52.430483,-1.923878 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR