ADVENT CALENDAR: Day 11

The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery was launched following the lockdowns of the pandemic and as the name suggests, it was all about using the local environment as a building block for better health and wellbeing.

Working from Cumbria down to Fleetwood they are supported by a number of partners to deliver a wide range of events and activities, on beaches, open spaces and in community venues - usually free and for all ages, and always interesting and enjoyable.

The Wyre based team is led by wellbeing officer Mike alongside a community engagement officer, Rachel is in post now, and a team of volunteers.

Numerous residents, and staff from local organisations, have taken part in the activities which include arts & crafts, bat & bird box-making, nature surveys, beachcombing, outdoor cooking and much more - all safely, expertly supervised by the friendly team.

There's two events coming up this week in Fleetwood ... Christmas Nature Crafts at Fleetwood Library on Wednesday 1pm - 3pm and a Shark Egg Case hunt and log on Thursday, 1pm - 3pm at Rossall Observation Tower.

For more details of these and other upcoming events, please see https://www.thebay.org.uk/events

We have an amazing coastline and natural surroundings in our doorstep, thank you to the The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery for helping us discover enjoy these opportunities.

(As far as we know the hedgehog isn't a member of The Bay team but it's too cute not to be included!)