Ranger Events

Thursday, September 2

Bat Walk and Talk

Join Bat expert Ged Ryan for an evening talk about bats, followed by a walk around the nature reserve to look and listen for signs of these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Booking essential.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Brereton Heath LNR, Davenport Lane, Brereton (SJ794653)
Leaders: Ged Ryan, Cheshire Bat Group and Cheshire East Ranger Service
Booking: 01477 534115
(Please bring suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16, Places limited - please book in advance, Booking available from 2nd August, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Wildlife walk/event, Easy walking grade, Partnership event)

Sunday, September 5

The Knutsford Great Race

In support of the charity Shelterbox (Shelterbox website)  the 2010 Knutsford Great Race features Original Dandy Horses Machines, Bone-Shakers and Penny Farthing (Ordinary or High Wheel) Cycles dating from the middle of the 19th Century.  For more information or to enter visit the Knutsford Great Race website.

Time: 12.00am to 5.15pm
Meeting point: The Moor, Knutsford (SJ753786)
Leaders: Stephen West (Entrants Secretary)
Information: 01565 755219  or Knutsford Great Race website
(Ideal for families & accompanied children)

Wednesday, September 8

Wednesday Walk

A 6km (4 mile) walk along the River Bollin as it meanders though the wildflower meadows of Riverside Park and the farmland of Prestbury.

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beech Lane, Macclesfield (SJ913745)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 374804
(Easy walking grade, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Healthy walk/event)

Saturday, September 11

Hedgerow harvest

Join Ranger Dan Coates on this hedgerow forage along the urban stretch of the Middlewood Way. Collect your 5 a day for free from your own local hedgerow. Please bring a sturdy bag to carry your harvest. Booking essential.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Start of the Middlewood Way, adjacent to Tesco car park, Hibel road, Macclesfield (SJ920741)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 504505
(Places limited - please book in advance, Healthy and wildlife walk/event, Easy walking grade, Booking available 11th August)

South Park Clean-up Day

Join the Friends of South Park for a thorough clean-up of the park. Tools, work gloves & tuition will be provided with refreshments available at the end of the event.

Time: 10.30am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: The Pavilion, South Park, Macclesfield (SJ914728)
Leaders: Friends of South Park
Friends of South Park: 01625 504523
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Partnership event, Opportunity for Refreshment)

Romany Open Day

Better known as Romany to his many "Children's Hour" listeners in the 1930s and 1940s, the Reverend George Bramwell Evens was the first media naturalist to fire the imagination of a generation. These open days are your chance to visit his caravan and learn a little more about his life and times,with the help of the Rangers and members of the Romany Society, through storytelling and displays. The caravan is situated in the Romany Memorial Gardens, South Drive, Wilmslow.

Time: Any time between 12pm and 3.00pm
(Historical walk/event, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Partnership event)

Sunday, September 12

Discovery Centre Walk - Majestic Mills

A second chance to experience this short circular walk in partnership with the Bollington Discovery Centre exploring Bollington's Industrial Heritage.

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Meeting point: Bollington Discovery Centre, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington (SJ934781).
Leader: Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 504528
(Health and Historical Walk/Event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event, Easy walking grade)

Monday, September 13

Town Trail

Join Fiona Ware and Macclesfield History Society's John Gee to learn how the town of Macclesfield has been shaped by its long history.  Booking essential.

Time:  10.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point:  Outside Macclesfield Town Hall (SJ917737)
Leaders: Fiona Ware from Cheshire East Council and Macclesfield History Society's John Gee.
Booking: 01625 504505
(Historical walk/event, Places limited so booking essential, Partnership event, Please wear suitable clothing/boots, Booking available from 13th August)

Wednesday, September 15

Bridgend Centre walk

Join the Rangers for a circular walk from the Bollington Bridgend Centre.  Each walk is planned in association with the Bridgend Centre and the Bollington Health Centre.  Refreshments are provided at the end of the walk.  The routes take in points of interest relating to the varied wildlife and history of the area.
Time: 10.30am on the following dates - September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, December 15th.

Meeting point: Bridgend Centre, Palmerston Street, Bollington (Map ref: SJ935778)
Information: 01625 576311
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Easy to Medium walking grades, Healthy, Historical and Wildlife walk/event, Partnership event)

Saturday, September 18

South Park Autumn Fair & Fun Dog Show

Join the Friends of South Park in Macclesfield for their annual autumn fair and fun dog show. Lots of activities planned for all the family including 20 classes of fun dog competitions! Entry fee of £1 for each dog competition class, overall winner receives a winners cup to keep.

Time: 10.30am to 4.00pm
Meeting point: The Pavilion, South Park, Macclesfield (SJ914728)
Leaders: Friends of South Park.
Friends of South Park: 01625 504523
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Partnership event)

Wildlife Watch

Are you aged 7-16 and interested in wildlife, the environment and having fun?

If the answer is "yes" then Macclesfield Wildlife Watch Club is for you.  We meet in the mornings on the third Saturday of each month from September to June (Full details are in our programme).  We have lots of interesting and fun activities.

For further information telephone the Ranger Service on 01625 374804.
(Wildlife walk/event, Partnership event)

Sunday, September 19

Autumn Fruits

A short walk around the country park looking at the variety of fruits that are found there at the end of the summer

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose, Langley Car Park, Macclesfield (SJ945718).
Leader: Ranger Jim Middlemass
Information: 01625 614279
(Moderate walking grade, Wildlife walk/event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing)

Mereside Meander

A leisurely stroll around Astbury Mere Country Park looking at the history, landscape and wildlife of this unique community owned green-space on the outskirts of Congleton.

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm on the following dates - Third Sunday of every month:  19th September, 17th October, 21st November and 19th December
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park Visitor Centre, Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton.
Leaders: Ranger Matthew Axford and Astbury Mere Trustee Nick Burns.
Information: 01260 297237
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Easy walking grade, Healthy, Historical and Wildlife walk/event, Partnership event)

Saturday, September 25

Corn Dollies At Brereton Heath

Join the Dane Coppice Craft group for this Corn Dollies workshop with Raymond Rush, followed by the groups AGM. Booking essential. Visit the Coppice Craft website.

Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Brereton Heath LNR, Davenport Lane, Brereton (SJ794653)
Leaders: Dane Coppice Crafts Group
Booking: Aileen Thompson on 01270 760810
(Bring a packed lunch, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Places limited - please book in advance, Booking available from 25th August)

Mini Beast Magic

Come to West Park in Macclesfield and help minibeasts by building them a new home for winter. A practical craft event aimed at families and young children.

Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Meeting point: West Park, Macclesfield (SJ910740)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 374804
(Children must be accompanied by an adult, Wildlife walk/event)

Sunday, September 26

Green Swop Sunday

Bring along all your spare garden or house plants, seeds and cuttings and swop them with other green fingered gardeners. Music, refreshments and free gardening advice. All welcome.

Time: Any time between 2.00pm and 4.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton.
Leaders: Congleton Partnership Sustainability Group
Information: 01260 297237
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Healthy walk/event, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event)

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