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The fantastic annual Green Fayre is just one of the enjoyable free family events organised by West Lancashire Borough Council Parks and Countryside Ranger Service in July.

The first event for July is the Ormskirk Community Dance Festival at Coronation Park, Ormskirk, on Saturday 2 July between 11am and 4pm. Organised in association with Divine Days, the festival showcases dances ranging from line dancing to street dance. Other attractions include children’s rides and entertainment, dance and art workshops, donkey rides, community stalls and much more.

Find out about the fascinating uses for different plants found growing all around us on the Useful and Edible Plant Walk on Sunday 3 July. Join local experts   for an informative exploration of Beacon Country Park, which starts from the Ranger Station at 10am. The event is free but booking is required. All under 14s will require the supervision of an adult throughout the duration of the event.

People can also put their best foot forward for the Extended Health Walk on Monday 4 July. This lovely five mile walk explores the wonderful wildlife corridors linking Mere Sands Woods to Rufford Canal. Meet at St Marys Marina car park, Rufford, L40 1TD at 9.50am to be ready for a 10am start. No bookings required.

The Wimbledon tournament will be reaching its final stages in the first week in July so if you catch the tennis bug watching it then don’t miss the Ormskirk Tennis Festival at Coronation Park, Ormskirk on Saturday 9 July between midday and 4pm. This spectacular family tennis event offers you a chance to try the game and take part in fun competitions. You can also test your fitness playing cardio tennis and enjoy other activities. Refreshments will also be available.

Beacon Country Park hosts the Green Fayre, a celebration of the countryside and countryside living, on Saturday 23 July and Sunday 24 July from 11am-5pm on both days. Thousands of people are expected to come and enjoy a huge range of wonderful attractions and family entertainment, including working woodlands and craft demonstrations, dog shows, owl and birds of prey displays, bouncy castles and a climbing wall.

For more information on the Green Fayre please visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/greenfayre.

To round off an action packed month the West Lancashire Walking Festival begins on Saturday 30 July with an eight miles circular walk around Hunters Hill, starting at 10am at Hunters Hill. A variety of walks are planned throughout August for details please visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/walkingfestival.

Councillor Yvonne Gagen, portfolio holder for Leisure, said: “The Green Fayre is a fantastic day out for all the family so make sure you don’t miss this fantastic event, which is the biggest in the Council’s annual parks and countryside programme. There are other great events for people to enjoy in July, so come along to your local parks and join the fun.”

Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather, ground conditions and activity at all parks events. For more information regarding Parks and Countryside sites or events organised by the Parks and Countryside Ranger Service please visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/countryside.

For more information about volunteering opportunities with the Parks and Countryside Ranger Service please email beacon.park@westlancs.gov.uk or phone 01695 622794. You can also follow the Rangers on Twitter @WLBC_Rangers or www.facebook.com/wlbc.rangers.

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