REDDITCH Borough Council is urging residents to take time and enjoy the open spaces as part of Love Parks Week which starts today and runs until next Sunday, August 6.
The authority has signed up to Keep Britain Tidy’s annual campaign which celebrates parks, green spaces and the dedicated volunteers and workers who look after them.
Coun Joanne Beecham, whose portfolio covers parks, said: “Our parks can bring people together whether it’s gathering for a picnic, feeding the ducks or pushing a little one on a swing.
“And there’s something for everyone to enjoy – what’s not to love about our parks.”
The council has organised plenty of activities during Love Parks week, including disc golf and walks.
From 12pm on Tuesday August 1, Professor Chandler’s Punch and Judy Show will be at Arrow Valley Amphitheatre, with Juggling Jim’s Circus Workshops on August 4 and 8. Shows on those days will be at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.
At Arrow Valley Park there is a Reddi the Fox’s Trail, disc golf, orienteering and trail walks any day during the summer.
Circus Kaos Workshops will be take place at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm on every Wednesday in August at Morton Stanley park.
Glamba Drumming Workshops will also be at Morton Stanley park on Thursday, August 3, at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.
Council leader Coun Matt Dormer added: “Our borough boasts a wealth of parks and open spaces and I hope this special week encourages more visitors to see for themselves what’s on offer.
“And what’s more, it’s free fun for everyone.”
Visit redditchbc.gov.uk/parks for more information.
