Stuart Parker

A day off today so I took the time to complete another qualifying walk towards my Lowland Leader Award. A wet but enjoyable walk in the Ribble Valley visiting Ribchester and Hurst Green.

Much better weather for day 2 of Lowland Leader Award training. Thanks to Stuart Gorman of Ullswater Outdoors for his guidance for the past 2 days👍

My office for the last 2 days 😀. Off to the lakes tomorrow walking from Torver. Weather is set fair so promises to be an enjoyable day on the lakeland fells.

Today's wanderings - Parlick, Fair Snape Fell and Saddle Fell.

Nice afternoon teaching orienteering around Roddlesworth yesterday.

@reformparty_uk I'm afraid he is a bit of a knob.

Welcome to Reform UK, Robert Jenrick! 🇬🇧

Our Volunteer Night tonight at Canalside improving our fire shelter area. We are holding a Volunteer Day on Saturday 24th January between 10am - 3pm. New volunteers are most welcome.

Our volunteers have been busy! #scouting #canoeing @BlackburnScouts

Winter may be quieter at the Activity Centre, but our volunteers are hard at work 🛠️ From repairing canoes to improving boat storage, their behind-the-scenes efforts keep our equipment safe, efficient, and ready for the busy season ahead. Huge thanks to the team! #Volunteers

Lovely, thoughtful Christmas present from my daughter. Original watercolour of a peregrine by Jackie Cox 1973.

Blimey... What a year we've had!

Lowland Leader -Assessment Venue - West Pennine Moors Date 15 - 16 January 2026 Course covers: Ideal for young people, teachers, volunteer walk leaders and others who want to confidently lead people on paths in lowland countryside. To book email oas@altadv.co.uk Tel 01254 704898

Please take a few minutes to write to your local MP asking for their support for this early days motion. Let's get our young people guaranteed access to an outdoor resedential! I have written to my MP: @AdnanHussainMP . Now it's your turn! edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

Nice walk this afternoon around Great Hill and Withnell Moor.

Great meeting this morning with Emma and Sarah from @CanalRiverTrust Community Roots Pennine Lancashire team 🤝 Positive discussions on partnership working to help get more people outdoors and active along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Blackburn. A really exciting initiative!

A very productive meeting this afternoon with Anthony from BWD Active Outdoors Hub, exploring how we can work together to encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors. Looking forward to what this partnership can bring! #Partnership #outdooradventures #BlackburnwithDarwen

A massive thanks to all the volunteers who came along today to our VOLUNTEER DAY Lots of winter jobs completed plus our new log store built and installed... Just the cladding to do now. #volunteering #scouting #stgeorgesscouts

16 Hr Outdoor First Aid training well under way 🤣

The site looking fabulous in the sunshine today. Wonderful to see a kingfisher fishing on our wildlife pond. #wildlife #canalsideactivitycentre #getkidsoutside #youthgroups #environment

We held our annual team meal tonight to thank our volunteers. As part of the evening we discussed plans for 2026 including what we will do to celebrate 10 years of running the activity centre. We are a always grateful to welcome new people to join our team. Message us for info