- These are deformatted dates from the Cheshire Countryside What's on in 2008, available from the www.cheshire.gov.uk
Monday 21 January
Northwich Community Woodlands
White Letter Hairstreaks
Charlotte Harris, Cheshire Wildlife Trust Local Biodiversity Plan Officer, will talk about this endangered butterfly and our recovery plans at Marbury Country Park. Free to members of FoAM, £2 to non-members. Meet: 7.30pm Comberbach Memorial Hall Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242
Friends of Anderton and Marbury -2008 Photographic Competition Take photographs in the Northwich Community Woodlands and submit them to FoAM’s 2008 Photographic Competition. Prints up to A4 size please. Closing date 30 November 2008. Further details and entry forms from Alan Redley on 01606 44728 or call in to the Rangers office at Marbury Country Park.
Thursday 24 January
Macclesfield Riverside Park
Showing Birds to People - Winter Walk
Look for woodpeckers, kingfishers, winter visitors and visit the bird feeding station. A joint event with Macclesfield RSPB group. From: 10.00am - 12.30pm, Macclesfield Riverside Park, Beechwood Mews Contact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Saturday 26 January
Brereton Heath LNR
Lace Rushwork
A one day course with Averil Otiv. Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Saturday 26 January
Erddig Hall, nr Wrexham
Orchards Workshop
A day long workshop to help you learn all about orchards. Topics covered will include pruning, varieties of fruit, rootstocks, tree forms, fruit tree planting, pest and disease control, and harvesting and storing fruit. Cost £20 Booking essential: please contact Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Sunday 3 February
Erddig Hall, nr Wrexham
Orchards Workshop
A day long workshop to help you learn all about orchards. Topics covered will include pruning, varieties of fruit, rootstocks, tree forms, fruit tree planting, pest and disease control, and harvesting and storing fruit. Cost £20 Booking essential: please contact Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Sunday 10 February
Biddulph Valley Way
Winter Tree Wander
A morning walk along the Biddulph Valley Way and through Dane-in-Shaw Pasture looking at trees. Discover how to identify them without their summer leaves and find out about their uses and folklore. Booking essential: please phone Cal Sherratt on 01260 297237 by 7 February
Thursday 14 February
Northwich Community Woodlands
Half Term Burn
Why not come and help chop and burn the rhododendron at Marbury Country Park and learn more about this invasive plant? Suitable for all ages and Valentines!! From: 10.00am - 3.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Chris Moseley on 01606 77741
Saturday 16 February
Salt Line Build a Bird a Home
Why not come along and have a go at making a bird or bat box? Boxes will be put up on the Salt Line, or you can take one home to encourage birds to nest in your garden Booking essential: please contact Alistair Wright on 01270 768835 by 12 February
Saturday 16 February
Northwich Community Woodlands
Nest Box making
Make and take away a box to put up in your garden, as part of National Nest Box Week. Meet: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Alan Garner 01606 883539
Saturday 23 February
Brereton Heath LNR
Make a Wastepaper Basket
with Christine Jordan Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Sunday 24 February
Helsby Hill
Habitats & Hillforts
A 5 mile/8km walk taking in Helsby and Woodhouse hillforts, wonderful views and intriguing habitats. The terrain is steep at times and stout footwear is recommended. Meet: 1.00pm, Helsby Quarry car park, Alvanley Road Contact: Ellie Soper 01244 973195
Wednesday 27 February
Ellesmere Port Hedge Laying Competition Booking essential: please contact Hazel Barber on 0151 356 6991
Sunday 2 March
Carrs River Clean-up, Wilmslow
Join local businesses and organised groups to target grot-spots. A joint event with Macclesfield Borough Rangers. From: 10.00am - 1.00pm, Parish Hall car park, Chancel Lane Contact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Sunday 9 March
Northwich Community Woodlands
Buds and Branches
Try your hand at identification of trees during winter with expert help from Bob Price, retired Chief Conservation Officer for Cheshire. Meet: 2.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242
Saturday 15 - Sunday 30 March
Northwich Community Woodlands
Easter Holiday Hunt
Collect your ‘hunt’ sheets from the Rangers’ Office and have fun solving clues whilst exploring the Northwich Community Woodlands at your own pace. Fun for all the family! Contact: Steph Hefferan 01606 77741
Saturday 15 March
Brereton Heath LNR
Build a bird a home
Attract birds into your garden this spring by building your own bird box, cost £1.00. From: 11.00am - 3.00pm Contact: Brian Jones 01477 534115
Saturday 22 March
Rivacre Valley LNR
Duck Racing
Make and race a duck down the brook. Booking essential: please phone Andy James on 0151 357 1991
Saturday 22 March
Brereton Heath LNR
Family Orienteering
Have a go at orienteering using the permanent course at Brereton Heath. Maps cost £1.00. From: 10.00am - 3.00pm Contact: Brian Jones 01477 534115
Sunday 23 March
Macclesfield Forest
Egg Painting, Rolling and Bunny Hunt
A free family event but bring hard boiled eggs. All children accompanied by an adult please. Strictly no dogs. From: 11.00am -3.00pm, Trentabank Ranger Centre Contact: Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
Tuesday 25 March
Caldy Nature Park Duck Race
There will be a Treasure Hunt around the valley with an Easter egg for all those who have a go. Then we will go down to the brook for the Duck Races. From: 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Caldy Valley Road car park Contact: Tina Watkins 01244 347423
Wednesday 26 March
Rivacre Valley LNR
Spring Watch
Come along and see the signs of spring - an event for all the family. Booking essential: please phone the Rangers on 0151 357 1991
Thursday 27 March
Wirral Country Park
Spring along the Wirral Way
Come and enjoy the signs of spring on this 10 mile/16km circular walk, with a pub lunch. Booking essential: please contact Richard Snow on 0151 327 5145 or email richard.snow[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Saturday 29 March
Brereton Heath LNR
Things for the Garden with Peter Woollam
Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Sunday 6 April
Rivacre Valley LNR
Wild Foods of Spring
Find out about nature’s bounty. Booking essential: please phone Justin Dyke on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 6 April
Tytherington Community Clean-up
Join local businesses and organised groups to target grot-spots. A joint event with Macclesfield Borough Rangers. From: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Contact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Saturday 19 April
Evening Walk in Macclesfield Forest
Bring torches for a 4 mile/6km evening walk in the Forest and possibly beyond. Over 11’s only please. Booking essential: please contact Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
Saturday 19 April
Sandstone Trail Hillforts 2
Eddisbury and Kelsborrow, near Delamere A 6 mile/10km walk taking in the two hillforts, with panoramic views across Cheshire and a look at the ancient history of the area. Meet: 11.00am at the Yeld Car Park, Yeld Lane above Kelsall. Contact: John Street on 01270 611610 or email sandstonetrail[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Saturday 26 April
Rivacre Valley LNR
Spring Amble
A walk along some of the woodland slopes in the Valley to enjoy the carpets of bluebells. Booking essential: please phone Tim Lloyd on 0151 357 1991
Saturday 26 April
Brereton Heath LNR
Willow sculpture with Glynis Davies
Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Saturday 26 April
Brereton Heath LNR
Family Pond Dipping
Come along and meet some of the lesser known residents of the park. Booking essential: please contact Jan Hanby on 01477 534115
Saturday 26 April
Antrobus
The A.W. Boyd Walk
Walk in the footsteps of A. W. Boyd, a great Cheshire naturalist. Meet: 2.00pm, Village Hall, Antrobus Contact: Cheshire Landscape Trust 01244 376333
Sunday 27 April
Wirral Country Park
Bushcraft for Beginners
Could you make fire using friction? Come along and learn some basic bushcraft skills. Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Sunday 27 April
Anderton Spring Festival
Join us at Anderton Nature Park for a day of fun activities, including woodland crafts, bluebell walks, story telling, willow weaving and lots, lots more! From: 10:30am - 4.00pm at Anderton Nature Park Contact: Dave James 01606 77741 or e-mail david.james[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Sunday 27 April
Northwich Community Woodlands
Walk in the Woods
A 2 hour walk looking at trees and at the medicinal properties of plants. Meet: 2.00pm, Anderton Nature Park Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242 or Natalia Kerkham 01925 860287
Tuesday 29 April
Macclesfield Riverside Park
Showing Birds to People - Spring Walk
A leisurely stroll looking and listening for summer visitors. A joint event with Macclesfield RSPB group. Contact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Caldy Nature Park, Chester
Wildflower Walks
Martyn Stead will be introducing the flora in the park during these informal evenings suitable for beginners and experts alike. Thursday 1 May, Thursday 5 June, Thursday 3 July and Thursday 7 August. Meet: 7.00pm Caldy Valley Road car park. Contact: Jonathan Barritt 01244 324778
Saturday 3 May
Salt Line - Wooden Wonders
Trees can be some of our most fascinating natural landscape features, whether in town or country. So, why not come along and learn about some of the uses of timber, a little folklore and facts and also pick up some tips on how to plant and care for our native trees. Booking essential: please contact Alistair Wright on 01270 768835 by 29 April
Saturday 3 May
Northwich Community Woodlands Dawn Chorus
Our ever popular event for everyone interested in birds. Meet: 5.00am, Marbury Country Park Contact: Alan Garner 01606 883539
Sunday 4 May
Norton Priory - Blossom Day
A day of springtime activities including guided walks in the Walled Garden orchard led by Norton Priory Rangers and supported by Cheshire Landscape Trust. Normal entry charges apply. Meet: 1.30pm and 2.30pm, Norton Priory Walled Garden Contact: Norton Priory 01928 569895
Monday 5 May
Biddulph Valley Way & Dane-in-Shaw Pasture
A Feast of Flowers
A morning walk along the Biddulph Valley Way and through Dane-in-Shaw Pasture looking for spring wildflowers and hearing of some of their uses and folklore. Booking essential: please phone Cal Sherratt on 01260 297237 by 2 May
Saturday 10 May
Macclesfield Forest/Wildboarclough
Have a go at Dry Stone Walling
An afternoon activity for all the family with Lionel Bellfield and Cheshire Landscape Trust. See how it’s done and have a go yourself. Booking essential: please contact Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Sunday 11 May
Carrs Nature Day, Wilmslow
A free, fun, family event celebrating nature with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, BVP, Friends of the Carrs, Butterfly Conservation, RSPB and Macclesfield Rangers. From: 9.30am - 4.30 pm, Parish Hall car park, Chancel LaneContact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Saturday 17 May
Shining Tor Roundabout
Would you enjoy the challenge of walking 20 miles (32 km) in one day through Cheshire and Derbyshire? If so, join this strenuous circular walk from Tegg’s Nose, over Shutlingsloe, through Goyt Valley, Pym Chair and finally back via Rainow. The walk is led by rangers from Cheshire C.C., Macclesfield B.C. and Peak District National Park.
Booking essential: please phone 01625 504505
Monday 19 May
Northwich Community Woodlands
FoAM AGM
The meeting will be followed by a talk by a manager from Brunner Mond about Brunner Mond in Northwich. Free to FoAM members, £2 to others Meet: 7.30pm Comberbach Memorial Hall Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242
Wednesday 21 May
Northwich Community Woodlands
Lime beds and Landfill
A walk around Carey Park looking particularly for the Dingy Skipper butterfly which has been on the park in good numbers in recent years. Good footwear is required. Booking essential: please contact Peter Schofield on 01606 77741
Saturday 24 May
Sandstone Trail Hillforts 3
Maiden Castle, near Bickerton
A 4 mile/6km walk taking in the ancient hillfort and its historic context. We will walk through the National Trust woodlands to the heathland hilltop with wonderful views across Cheshire. Meet: 2.00pm, Coppermine Inn car park at Fuller’s Moor (A534), near Broxton. Contact: John Street on 01270 611610 or email sandstonetrail[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Wednesday 4 June
Macclesfield Riverside Park
Countryside Taster Day
Outdoor excitement and challenge for all people with disabilities. Booking essential: please phone Bollin Valley Partnership on 01625 534790
Friday 6 June
Weaver Parkway Wander
A gentle stroll through the Weaver Parkway looking at its natural and local history. Booking essential: please contact Tony Blackledge on 01606 593133
Sunday 8 June
Northwich Community Woodlands
National Moth Night
Join the regular moth trappers and find out what was attracted to the traps on National Moth Night. Croissants and orange juice available.Meet: 9.30am, Marbury Country Park. Contact: Paul Hill 0871 734 0111
Monday 16 June
Northwich Community Woodlands
Wildlife Photography
An evening workshop led by professional photographers Tracy and John Langley in Anderton Nature Park. There will be a small charge. Booking essential: please phone Alan Redley on 01606 44728
Saturday 21 June
Wirral Country Park
Midsummer Night Walk
Come and see some of the park’s nocturnal residents. Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Sunday 22 June
Carrs Balsam Bash, Wilmslow
Help clear invasive Himalayan Balsam from the river banks. Please wear stout shoes or wellies and waterproofs, gloves provided. From: 10.00am - 1.00 pm, Parish Hall car park, Chancel Lane Contact: Bollin Valley Partnership 01625 534790
Sunday 22 June
Anderton Nature Park Extravaganza
A full day packed with activities for the whole family including live music, pond dipping, circus skills, craft activities, story telling, guided walks and lots, lots more! From: 10:30am - 4.00pm at Anderton Nature Park Contact: Dave James 01606 77741 or e-mail david. james[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Wednesday 25 June
Northwich Community Woodlands
Lime-bed Lovelies
Explore the lime-beds for the stunning orchids of the season with a view to seeing the tiny, delicate marsh helleborine. There will be plenty of time for photo opportunities. Stout boots or wellingtons required. Over 12’s only please. Booking essential: please phone Steph Hefferan on 01606 77741
Wednesday 25 June
Dane-in-Shaw Pasture SSSI
Flowers in the Grass
An early evening stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest looking at the wildflowers found in a summer meadow and hearing about their uses and folklore. Booking essential: please phone Cal Sherratt on 01260 297237 by 23 June
Saturday 28 June
Brereton Heath LNR
Basket making day course
with Mandy Coates Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Sunday 29 June
Rivacre Valley LNR
Trees to Timber
A guided walk to help you identify trees and find out about their practical uses throughout history. Booking essential: please phone Justin Dyke on 0151 357 1991
Friday 4 July
Weaver Parkway
Pond Skaters and Water Scorpions
Spend an afternoon pond dipping with the rangers and discover the hidden world of the pond. Over 8 years only please. Booking essential: please contact Tony Blackledge on 01606 593133
Friday 11 July
Weaver Parkway
Pond Skaters and Water Scorpions
Spend an afternoon pond dipping with the rangers and discover the hidden world of the pond. Over 8 years only please. Booking essential: please contact Tony Blackledge on 01606 593133
Wednesday 16 July
Northwich Community Woodlands
Southern Stroll
A gentle walk around the Flashes looking at the site’s unique history, its many natural features and future development. Meet: 10.00am, Witton Mill Car Park Contact: Steph Hefferan 01606 77741
Sunday 20 July
Wirral Country Park
Folklore of Trees
Come and learn some of the myths and legends surrounding our trees. Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Wednesday 23 July
Wirral Country Park
Summer along the Wirral Way
Come and enjoy the signs of summer on this 10 mile/16km circular walk, with a pub lunch. Booking essential: please contact Richard Snow on 0151 327 5145 or email richard.snow[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Sunday 27 July
Rivacre Valley LNR
Summer Stroll
Come and see the variety of wild flowers in our meadows and then walk to a local garden centre for some light refreshments. Booking essential: please phone Tim Lloyd on 0151 357 1991
Tuesday 29 July
Rivacre Valley LNR Fun Day
Join the rangers for fun and games in the Valley. Further details from the Rangers on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 3 August
Northwich Community Woodlands
Hairstreaks and High Squeals!
An opportunity to view the tree canopy at Marbury Country Park and glimpse the rare butterflies which live in this high level environment. Each free bus trip will last an hour dropping off and picking up in Northwich town centre and Marbury Country Park car park. Times: First bus leaves Marbury at 10.00am, then on the hour until 4.00pm. Each trip will drop off or collect at Northwich bus terminal on the half hour. Contact: Chris Moseley on 01606 77741
Sunday 10 August
Wirral Country Park
Bushcraft for Beginners
Could you make fire using friction? Come along and learn some basic bushcraft skills. Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Sunday 10 August
Northwich Community Woodlands
Busy Bees at Marbury
An opportunity to view the Marbury hive, see the bees in action and get some tips on bee keeping from the experts. Suitable for all ages. From: 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741
Tuesday 12 August
Rivacre Valley LNR Bat Walk
See the bats in their natural environment hunting for prey. Booking essential: please phone the Rangers on 0151 357 1991
Saturday 16 August
Macclesfield Forest Bat Walk
A short walk to watch and learn about the Forest’s bats. Bring a torch and bat detector if you have one. Booking essential: please contact Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
Saturday 16 August
Caldy Nature Park Bat Walk
Batty activities for everyone with refreshments followed by a walk around the valley to see which bats are around. Meet: 8.00pm, Caldy Valley Road car park Contact: John White 01244 347876
Wednesday 20 August
Northwich Community Woodlands
Wagon Train
A 21/2 mile tour of the Flashes looking at the site’s unique history, its many natural features and future development. This event is specifically aimed at mobility scooter users. Booking essential: please phone Steph Hefferan on 01606 77741
Saturday 23 August
Macclesfield Forest/Wildboarclough
Have a go at Dry Stone Walling
An afternoon activity for all the family with Lionel Bellfield and Cheshire Landscape Trust. See how it’s done and have a go yourself. Booking essential: please contact Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Sunday 24 August
Northwich Community Woodlands
Bushcraft and Survival Skills
A day long demonstrations of bushcraft with Dave Watson of Woodland Survival Crafts. Fun for all the family. From: 10.00am - 3.00pm Marbury Country Park Contact: Mac Carding 01925 816217
Friday 5 September
Weaver Parkway Wander A gentle stroll through the Weaver Parkway looking at its natural and local history. Booking essential: please contact Tony Blackledge on 01606 593133
Friday 5 September
Weaver Parkway Wander
A gentle stroll through the Weaver Parkway looking at its natural and local history. Booking essential: please contact Tony Blackledge on 01606 593133
Saturday 13 September
Northwich Community Woodlands
Bat Talk and Walk
A chance to hear about the different bats that live in Marbury Country Park and join a guided walk by Mike Freeman of the Cheshire Bat Group. Meet: 8.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741
Sunday 14 September
Biddulph Valley Way
Nature’s Bounty
A morning walk along the Biddulph Valley Way looking for wild foods, plus a chance to taste a few ‘I made earlier’! Booking essential: please phone Cal Sherratt on 01260 297237 by 11 September
Sunday 14 September
A Gentle Stroll in Macclesfield Forest
A gentle stroll in the Forest to look at flowers, birds, trees, the reservoirs and learn a bit of history. All abilities welcome. From: 11.00 - 1.00pm, Trentabank Ranger CentreContact: Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
Sunday 14 September
Caldy Nature Park
Countryside Day
There will be special activities this year for gardeners, both young and old. From: 1.00pm to 5.00pm, Caldy Valley Road car park Contact: Tina Watkins 01244 347423 or visit www.clocsen.org/caldy
Saturday 20 September
Rivacre Valley LNR
Fruits of the Forest
A guided walk looking at nature’s bounty. Booking essential: please phone Justin Dyke on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 21 September
Northwich Community Woodlands
Memory Walk
Explore Marbury Country Park and Anderton Nature Park on this 8km/5 mile or 5km/3 mile walk as part of World Alzheimer’s Day. This sponsored walk will finish with refreshments back at Marbury. For further details and sponsor forms contact Vale Royal Alzheimer’s Society on 01606 351112
Sunday 21 September
Northwich Community Woodlands
The Legacy of a Great Estate
A walk around Marbury looking at its history and what remains for us today. Meet: 10.00am, Marbury Country Park Rangers’ office Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242
Saturday 27 September
Brereton Heath LNR
Dane Valley Coppice Crafts AGM and display of work Further details from Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Saturday 27 September
Northwich Community Woodlands
Food for Free
Another opportunity to attend this popular event hosted by the Rangers at Marbury Country Park. It includes a 2 hour walk followed by preparing, cooking and tasting. You may need to bring your lunch! From: 10.00am - 3.00pm at Marbury Country Park Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741
Sunday 28 September
Marbury Country Park
Landscape, Trees and Water
A guided walk with Cheshire Landscape Trust through the country park with the opportunity to taste some of the fruit from the Cheshire Landscape Trust/CFWI Orchard. Meet: 2.00pm, Rangers’ Office, Marbury Country Park Contact: Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Saturday 4 October
Anderton Nature Park
In the Night Garden
Discover the nocturnal delights of Anderton Nature Park. The event is an illuminated night time garden experience suitable for all ages organised as part of Cheshire Year of the Gardens 2008. Further details from Ann Bates on 01606 79576 or email a.bates[at]merseybasin.org.uk
Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October
Norton Priory Quince Festival
As proud guardians of the National Tree Quince Collection we invite you to come and find out more about this traditional English fruit, what they look like and to do with them! Sample the quince jam with biscuits and cheese. Also enjoy the music, tours, storytelling and family activities with Norton Priory Museum Trust and supported by Cheshire Landscape Trust. Normal entry charges apply. From: 12.30 - 5.00pm, Norton Priory Walled Garden Contact: Norton Priory on 01928 569895
Monday 6 October
Brereton Heath LNR
Fungal Foray
A short walk around the nature reserve with Chris Turner looking at the amazing variety of fungi found at this time of year. Booking essential: please phone the Rangers on 01477 534115
Saturday 11 October
Northwich Community Woodlands
Fungal Foray
An all day event with Cheshire & Flintshire Fungal Group in Mersey Basin Campaign Weekend. Anytime between 10.30am - 2.30pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Frances Findlay 01606 44727
Thursday 16 October
Wirral Country Park
Autumn along the Wirral Way
Come and enjoy the signs of autumn on this 10 mile/16km circular walk, with a pub lunch. Booking essential: please contact Richard Snow on 0151 327 5145 or email richard.snow[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Saturday 18 October
Stadium Triangle, Ellesmere Port
Apple Day
Come along and pick some apples, then make some home made apple juice and bake an apple to your own recipe. Booking essential: please phone Andy James on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 19 October
Norton Priory Apple Day
An afternoon of activities, traditional games, stalls, arts, crafts and plant sales with Norton Priory Museum Trust and in partnership with Cheshire Landscape Trust and Halton Borough Council. Normal entry charges apply. From: 12.30 -4.00pm, Norton Priory Walled Garden Contact: Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Saturday 25 October
Brereton Heath LNR
Willow Creations for Hallowe’en
Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Sunday 26 October
Wirral Country Park
Hallowe’en Mask Making
Come and make a spooky mask to scare your friends with! Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Saturday 26 October
Northwich Community Woodlands
Billhooks and Brash
Would you like to have a go at the traditional skill of hedge laying? Come along and find out how to lay a hedge in the Cheshire Style. Booking essential: please contact Peter Schofield on 01606 77741
Thursday 30 October
Rivacre Valley LNR
Hallowe’en Special
Join the rangers for another scary walk on this very popular event - book early to avoid disappointment. Not for anyone of a nervous disposition. Booking essential: please phone the Rangers on 0151 357 1991
Monday 17 November
Northwich Community Woodlands
The River Weaver Navigation Society
Colin Edmondson will give a talk about the River Weaver Navigation Society and the River Weaver which flows through the Northwich Community Woodlands. Free to FoAM members, £2 to nonmembers. Meet: 7.30pm, Comberbach Memorial Hall Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242
Wednesday 19 November
Rivacre Valley LNR
Hedge Laying Competition
Booking essential: please contact Hazel Barber on 0151 356 6991
Saturday 22 November
Northwich Community Woodlands
Fires and Aliens
Help to eradicate the rhododendron from ancient woodland at Marbury Country Park. All ages may apply, its great fun!! From: 10.00am - 3.00pm, Marbury Country Park Contact: Contact Chris Moseley on 01606 77741
Sunday 23 November
Rivacre Valley LNR
Folklore of Woods & Trees
A guided walk around the woods to discover the myths and legends that surround woodlands and trees. Booking essential: please phone Justin Dyke on 0151 357 1991
Wednesday 26 November - Sunday 7 December
National Tree Week 2008
Cheshire Landscape Trust will be launching National Tree Week in Cheshire with an event on Wednesday 26 November. Further details from Cheshire Landscape Trust on 01244 376333
Saturday 29 November
Brereton Heath LNR
Willow arrangements for Christmas with Glynis Davies Booking essential: please phone Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
Sunday 30 November
Macclesfield Forest Tree Dressing & Planting
Tree dressing is an age old custom to celebrate trees. Make decorations to adorn one of the forest trees and plant trees for the future. A free family event, all children accompanied by an adult, please. Strictly no dogs.From: 11.00 - 3.00pm, Trentabank Ranger Centre. Contact: Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
Sunday 14 December
Northwich Community Woodlands
Christmas Decorations
Come and make some Christmas decorations from environmentally friendly, natural materials From: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Marbury Country Park by the Rangers’ office Contact: Yvonne Singh 01606 77741
Saturday 20 December
Rivacre Valley LNR
Christmas Crafts
Make something festive this Christmas with material gathered from the Valley. Booking essential: please phone Tim Lloyd on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 21 December
Wirral Country Park
Christmas Crafts
Come and make some festive Christmas decorations using natural materials. Booking essential: please contact Saul Burton on 0151 327 5145 or email saul.burton[at]cheshire.gov.uk
Monday 22 December
Rivacre Valley LNR
Santa’s Trail & Grotto
Come along for festive fun with Robyn the Elf and of course Father Christmas! Booking essential: please phone the Rangers on 0151 357 1991
Sunday 28 December
Macclesfield Forest Treasure Trail
Walk off your Christmas pud with a free family Forest Treasure Trail. Children accompanied by an adult, please. Any time between 11.00 - 1.00pm,Trentabank Ranger Centre. Contact: Hazel Winder on 01260 252832
