Café Scientifique

Description

Let’s go to the park – why greenspaces are important for Northampton’s residents.
Thursday 18th September 2025, 5.00 – 6.30pm
The Beehive
Harborough Rd,
Northampton NN2 8LR

September’s Café Scientifique is presented by Dr Declan Ryan, Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health at The University of Northampton

https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-health-sciences-and-services-chss/

Detailed Description

This talk will examine Declan’s work with Northampton’s Active Quarter and the partnership of local people and organisations.

Our parks have seen a decline in public funding over the past decade even though they are a vital place to support our local communities. To promote Northampton’s Parks, Northampton’s Active Quarter was formed as a partnership to make our greenspaces easier and more enjoyable to use. Collectively, the partnership has secured over £1,000,000 of funding for our local parks. Declan, from the University of Northampton, will talk about the partnership and how they are working with residents to make sure parks have a prominent role in peoples’ lives for years to come.

Refreshments available to purchase.