A free monthly activity as part of our Making The Slow Way Super project.
Join artist Ian Halawi for a series of monthly creative canalside walks from different locations across Pennine Lancashire. The walks will provide an opportunity to slow down, appreciate our blue and green spaces, and explore local heritage through the seasons along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Since their introduction and domestication to the UK in 2500 BC, horses have had an impact on British culture, shaping the landscape and influencing art. These walks will follow the hoof steps of these animals through streets and towpaths of Pennine Lancashire to our urban green spaces and explore the curious and intriguing history of the folk culture surrounding them, including joining in the making of Lancashires first hobby horse in over 50 years.
Walks will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at different locations across Pennine Lancashire. Walks will typically be a gentle stroll for up to 1 ½ hours and no further than 2 miles in distance.
Recommend that people also bring a flask if they’d like a hot drink. But refreshments and/or lunch will be provided.
Wednesday 10th September, 1-3pm
Meet at Clayton Community Centre, Pickup Street, Clayton, BB5 5NR
With autumn around the corner, come and join us for a walk along the canal to the Clayton coke ovens. Along the way we’ll be identifying trees and wildflowers, sharing the stories, uses and heritage surrounding them. Meet at Clayton Community Centre at 1pm.
Wednesday 8th October 1-3pm
Meet at Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA
Join us for a walking tour of British Textile Biennial exhibitions in Blackburn. Along the way we’ll also learn about the variety of trees that bring greenery into our town. Meet at Blackburn cathedral at 1pm.
This is a FREE activity and all are welcome – please wear comfortable footwear and a waterproof if it’s wet! If the weather is torrential please check our Facebook for updates.
