Myplace Locations

Myplace is funded by the Big Lottery through 'Our Bright Future' and the European Social Fund. Lancashire Wildlife Trust in partnership with Lancashire Care Foundation Trust is helping people gain confidence, improve their wellbeing and gain new skills. We work with ages 13+.

The Myplace programme is delivered at 13 locations or across Preston, Chorley, East and West Lancashire.

We use an ecotherapy approach which involves five themes: conservation, growing projects, mindful environments, bushcraft and nature walks.

Please note: attendance is by referral only, get in touch for further details.

Tel: 01772 872007 or Email: myplace@lancswt.org.uk

Preston

Brockholes Hub: (Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Mondays, 1.30pm-3.30pm or 4.30pm-6.30pm
Contact name
Rhoda Wilkinson or Lisa Griffin

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Thursdays 10am-1pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm
Contact name
Jenny Reddell

Age and other eligibility criteria
50+ unemployed Men In Sheds
Days and times
Wednesdays 1pm-4pm
Contact name
Phil Lea

Getting there: Brockholes hub is easily accessible by car, bus and bicycle. Located next to the M6 at Junction 31, more detailed info can be found at www.brockholes.org

Grange Park Hub: (Grange Park Community Gardens, Yewtree Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 6QW)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Fridays, 1pm-3.30pm
Contact name
Rhoda Wilkinson

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Tuesdays, 10am-12.30pm or 1pm-3:30pm
Contact name
Jenny Reddell

Getting there: off Fir Trees Avenue PR2 2PQ (turn right opposite no. 79)

Chorley

Astley Park Hub: (Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1XA)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Thursdays 1pm-3:30pm
Contact name
Emma Bartlet

Getting there: good bus and rail links.

Crosse Hall Lane Allotment: (Crosse Hall Lane, Chorley, PR6 9)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Wednesdays 1pm-3:30pm
Contact name
Emma Bartlet

Getting there: 7-minute walk from regular bus routes.

Duxbury Wood Hub: (Duxbury Hall Road, Chorley, PR7 4AT)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Mondays 1pm 3:30pm
Contact name
Emma Bartlet

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Wednesdays 10am-1pm & 1:30-4:30pm
Contact name
Mike McDonnell

Getting there: 30-minute walk from train/bus station, but minibus pick up available (by request) next to Chorley McDonalds (PR7 1AQ).

East Lancashire

Accrington Hub: (Miller Fold Community Allotment, BB5 0NT

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Thursdays 10am-1pm
Contact name
Rebecca Witcombe

Getting there: Postcode takes you to Miller Fold Avenue. At end of houses, turn left down path then follow this round to the right. The allotment is about 30m down on the right behind a fence. Bus 11 takes you from Accrington Bus Station (Stand 7) to Broadfield Road, Fern Gore. It's a short walk from here.

Lomeshaye Hub: (Lomeshaye Nature Reserve, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Nelson, BB9 6RS)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Wednesdays 2.45pm-4.45pm
Contact name
Charlotte Yates

Getting there: Situated on the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate. Less than 1km from the main bus route between Burnley and Colne. Approximately 1.7km from Brierfield and Nelson railway stations. 600 meters from Junction 12 of the M65 (B&Q roundabout) and free car parking is available at the site.

Reedyford Road Allotments: (Reedyford Road, Nelson, BB9 8ST)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Wednesdays 11am-1pm
Contact name
Charlotte Yates

Getting there: Easily accessible and pickup available (by arrangement) from Burnley.

River Darwen Parkway: (Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HL)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Tuesdays 1pm 3:30pm
Contact name
Andy Mather

Getting there: Town centre pickups available on request.

Stubbylee Hub: (Stubbylee park, Bacup, OL13 0DE)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Wednesdays 10am-1pm
Contact name
Rebecca Witcombe

Getting there: Meeting point is the carpark of Stubbylee Hall. Pick up from Bacup Town Centre is available by arrangement, otherwise the hub is a 20-minute walk from town centre or you can travel by bus: Rosso bus 464 (Accrington Rochdale) get off at Park Lane then 5-minute walk.

Whitehall Park Hub: (Whitehall Road, Darwen, BB3 2LL)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Fridays 1pm 3:30pm
Contact name
Andy Mather

Getting there: Central town pick up points available and on bus routes.

Witton Park Hub: (Myerscough College Blackburn, Witton Park, Blackburn BB2 2TP)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
13-24 year olds
Days and times
Thursdays, 1pm-3.30pm
Contact name
Andy Mather

Getting there: Central town pick up points available and on bus routes.

West Lancashire

Mere Sands Hub: (Mere Sands Nature Reserve, near Rufford, Holmeswood Road, Ormskirk, L40 1TG)

Sessions:

Age and other eligibility criteria
25+ unemployed
Days and times
Tuesdays, 11am-2:30pm
Contact
name Mike McDonnell

Age and other eligibility criteria
50+ male, unemployed Men In Sheds
Days and times
Tuesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
Contact name
Phil Lea

Getting there: Minibus pick up (by arrangement) behind Nye Bevan Leisure Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LT.