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ABOUT

Canalside is an Outdoor Activity and Environment  Centre based in Mill Hill Blackburn. The centre is run by a small team of volunteers. The centre has been developed for use by local Scout, Guide and other Community Groups to ensure people have affordable access to learn and have fun outdoors in a safe environment.

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WHAT WE DO

Canalside Activity and Environment Centre offers a wide range of activities and events predominantly for youth groups across Blackburn with Darwen and beyond. Most activities are leader led and once group leaders have received an induction, they can book and use the site and equipment.

In addition, the Centre hosts community events such as Scout and Guide District events, adult training and mental health projects working with external providers.

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BUSHCRAFT

3 FIRE PIT AREAS
FLINT AND STEELS
AXE AND SAW
SHELTER BUILDING
BACKWOODS COOKING
POP CORN

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TARGET SPORTS

AXE AND ANGEL THROWING
ARCHERY
SOFT ARCHERY
CATAPULT RANGE
AIRSOFT RANGE

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TEAM BUILDING AND GAMES

HARRY POTTER HUNT
TEAM BUILDING GAMES
WATER PISTOLS
SPACE HOPPERS
5 A SIDE PITCH
VOLLEYBALL COURT
MOUNTAIN BIKE / BMX COURSE
MINI / LARGE PIONEERING

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SKILLS

KELLY KETTLES
TRANGIAS
TENT PITCHING
CANOEING

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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES

PONG DIPPING
BUG HUNT
ALLOTMENT WITH POLY TUNNEL
TREE PLANTING EVENTS

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

SUPER SLOW WAY EVENTS
CRAFT COURSES / EVENTS

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Baden Powell

"The open-air is the real objective of Scouting and the key to its success."

CONTACT CANALSIDE ACTIVITY and ENVIRONMENT CENTRE

Acre House Barn

Mill Hill

Blackburn

England

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OS Grid Ref: SD 66389 26421

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