Bollin Valley Partnership - Events in May and June 2022
Thursday 12 May
Batty about Bats - Wilmslow Carrs
Join South Lancashire Bat Group and Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Naomi on a majestic bat walk as the sun starts to fade and dusk draws in.
This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about bats in their natural environment. You will learn the importance of bats and you may even get to see and hear them. Learn how to identify different species of bat using bat detectors.
Booking and payment in advance is essential.
Cost: Tickets £5 each for adults, free for children 16 or under.
Time: 8:45pm - 10:00pm
Meeting Point: Parish Hall Car Park, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA (SJ847816)
Leaders: South Lancashire Bat Group and Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Naomi.
Booking: Book online for Batty about Bats by 10 May 2022
Information:Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Partnership event /Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife walk.
Tuesday 17 May
River Bank Management. Conservation In Action One - Twinneys Bridge
This is the first in a series of hands-on conservation tasks, this time helping us to keep our dynamic River Bollin in check, next to key footpaths. Bring a good pair of gardening gloves and loppers if you have them.
We will be using the materials on site to form brash bundles or willow weaving to strengthen the river banks alongside the River Bollin.
Booking in advance is essential. Please bring your own wellies, gloves and waterproofs.
Cost: Free
Time: 9.30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Point: Twinneys Bridge Car Park, Styal Rd, Wilmslow Nearest postcode SK9 4HW
Leaders: Emma/Nik
Booking: Book online for River Bank Management - Conservation in Action - One by 12 May 2022
Information: Please ring 01625 3747905 if you need additional information / Bring a packed lunch / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing - wellies, gloves and waterproofs are essential./ Suitable for anyone over the age of 13 / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Bring a packed lunch / Strenuous walking grade
Wednesday 18 May
Spring Forage - Rossmill
Join the Bollin Valley rangers on a foraging walk around Rossmill. We will be looking for plants and flowers that can be found easily in the garden or in the countryside and sampling whatever we can.
Booking and payment in advance is essential.
Cost: Tickets £5 each for adults, free for children 16 or under
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Point: Rossmill, Hale Barns. Nearest postcode WA15 0EL. OS grid Reference SJ7898 8530
Leaders: Emma
Booking: Book online for Spring Forage by 12 May
Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / The postcode takes you to the junction between Rossmill and Carrwood where we will meet and walk down into Rossmill wood / Phone number on the day 07771 914276 / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 6 / There is a charge for this event.
Saturday 11 June
Ecology Ramble - Wilmslow Carrs
Wilmslow Carrs is a well-loved part of our local countryside. It's also very rich in wildlife. We are lucky enough to have the knowledge and expertise of local John Handley to guide us around the Carrs exploring the different habitats, learning about the areas landscape history, and talking about the future prospects for nature conservation.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.
Cost: Tickets £5 each for adults, free for children 16 or under.
Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Meeting Point: Parish Hall, Wilmslow SK9 4AA SJ847816
Leaders: John Handley/ Friends of the Carrs
Booking: Book online for Ecology Ramble at the Carrs by 9 June 2022.
Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 12 / Wildlife walk / Partial accessibility - level ground or ramped access / Easy walking grade / There is a charge for this event.
Sunday, 12 June
Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bash at Macclesfield Riverside Park
Alongside our regular balsam bashing events we are trialling a partnership with Forager Jim, from Forage Box, who will be running a foraging section of the event for a heavily discounted price. All we ask in return is that you help out by pulling up a little balsam.
This workshop is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day, along with as much Himalayan Balsam removal as you like!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6.
Cost: Tickets £10 each for adults, free for children 18 or under.
Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL (SJ914745)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Forage Box
Booking: Book online for Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bash by the 10 June 2022.
Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for anyone over the age of 6 / There is a charge, payable in advance, for attending this event / Partnership event).
Wednesday 15 June
Countryside Crafts - Newgate Nature Reserve, Wilmslow
We will be aiming to make a rustic plant support or platter from materials found on the nature reserve depending on what needs pruning! Bring thick gardening gloves and secateurs as we will try weaving what we find which may be prickly!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.
Cost: Tickets £5 each for adults, free for children 16 or under
Time: 12:00am to 3:00pm
Meeting Point: Newgate nature Reserve, Newgate, Wilmslow, SK9 5LL (SJ827811)
Leaders: Nik and Emma
Booking: Book online for Country Crafts by 13 June 2022.
Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Phone number on the day 07771 914276 / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / Easy walking grade. There is a charge for this event
Saturday 18 June
Macclesfield Bioblitz - Macclesfield Riverside Park
This is the annual Bioblitz at Macclesfield Riverside Park. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park. Drop-in activities throughout the day include butterfly walks, pond and river dipping, environmental art, wildlife stands, refreshments and much more……
Cost: Free event
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Meeting Point: Riverside Park, Macclesfield SK10 2SL SJ915745
Leaders: Emma / Jim / BEACON
Booking: No need to book, just turn up
Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Suitable for any age/ Wildlife walk / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Easy walking grade
Sunday 19 June
Balsam Blitz 1 - Ashley Mill
The first in a series of Balsam bashing events. This one is in Partnership with the Friends of Bowdon Bollin. Help us out on the battle against the alien weeds! No experience needed. Long sleeves and trousers recommended.
Cost: Free event
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Meeting Point: Ashley Mill Bridge WA14 3PT SJ 767 857
Leaders: Emma / Friends of Bowdon Bollin
Booking: No need to book, just show up on the day.
Information: Please ring 07771 914276 if you need additional information, Phone number on the day 07771 914276 / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing
Balsam Blitz 2 - The Carrs, Wilmslow
The second in a series of Balsam bashing events. This one is in Partnership with the Friends of The Carrs. Help us out on the battle against the alien weeds! No experience needed. Long sleeves and trousers recommended.
Cost: Free event
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Meeting Point: Parish Hall car park, Wilmslow SK9 4AA SJ847816
Leaders: Emma / Friends of the Carrs.
Booking: No need to book, just show up on the day. Information: Please ring 01625 374790 if you need additional information / Phone number on the day 07771 914276 / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Please leave your dog at home / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing.
Saturday 25 June
Ecology Ramble - Newgate Nature Reserve, Wilmslow
Newgate Local Nature reserve is an often-forgotten jewel within our local countryside. Although a relatively new site, it is already rich in wildlife. We are lucky enough to have the knowledge and expertise of local ecologist John Handley to guide us around the nature reserve exploring the different habitats, learning about the areas landscape history including Lindow Common.
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.
Cost: Tickets £5 each for adults, free for children 16 or under.
Time: 2:00pm to 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Lindow Common Car Park, Wilmslow, SK9 5LW
Leaders: John Handley / Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Nik
Booking: Book online for Ecology Ramble at Newgate by 23 June
Information: Please ring 01625 534790 if you need additional information / Phone number on the day 07834 744932 / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Easy walking grade / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Places limited - please book in advance / There is a charge for this event.