June 2012 Ranger Events

The Rangers run a large number of varied and interesting events, across Cheshire East, throughout the year.  Adult and child (4-17 years old) charges are shown for each event, Children under 4 are free.

Please return to the Ranger events page for links to the rest of the 2012 Ranger events listings.

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Events for June 2012

Sunday, June 3

Navigation course for walkers – Full day session

Bookable event: Moorland Adventure working with the Countryside Ranger Service present a navigation course for everyone who walks in the countryside. Participants can even gain a qualification if they wish or just book on one event for a taster. The course is being run in parallel in 2 locations.

Full day session - A full day out hill walking following the prepared route and practicing map reading skills as well as having a very enjoyable walk.

For more information on the details of the NNAS course please visit the course webpage. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £20.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Strenuous walking grade, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16)

Jubilee Bike Ride

Bookable event: Why not spend a Sunday morning enjoying a pleasant cycle ride around the Sandbach and Alsager area? This cycle ride will take in the Wheelock Rail Trail and the Salt Line, both of which were once used by the Royal Train when the trails were railways.

The route also includes road cycling, so is not suitable for young children. (Cycling helmets must be used and are not provided by event organisers). Booking essential.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Salt Line Car Park, Hassall, near Hassall Green, CW11 4XT (SJ775582)
Leader: Ranger Alistair Wright
Booking: 01625 383777
(Ideal for families and accompanied children. Healthy Walk/Event.)

Tuesday, June 5

Down The Mines!

Bookable event: Join Derbyshire Caving Club for a trip down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge. Helmets with lamps provided, but please wear old clothes. Some ladder climbing and crawling involved, suitable for adults and children over 6. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £7.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Meeting point: National Trust yard behind Wizard Restaurant, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, SK10 4UB (SJ859773)
Leader: Paul Stubbs of the Derbyshire Caving Club
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance. There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6. Partnership event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Saturday, June 9

Forest Fairies

Bookable event: Follow the fairy trail, build a beautiful fairy house, make a fairy wand, fairy wings and a beautiful woodland crown to wear as we discover the magical world of the little people that live in the forests. Booking essential.

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Wacky Woods and Cheshire East Council Ranger Service
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Suitable for children between the age of 4 and 10. Partnership event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

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.

Call in between 12.00pm and 3.00pm
Meeting point: Romany Memorial Gardens, South Drive, Wilmslow, SK9 1NW (SJ846808)
(Historical walk/event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Partnership event.)

Sunday, June 10

Navigation course for walkers – Full day session

Bookable event: Moorland Adventure working with the Countryside Ranger Service present a navigation course for everyone who walks in the countryside. Participants can even gain a qualification if they wish or just book on one event for a taster. The course is being run in parallel in 2 locations.

Full day session - A hill walk in open country and for those who wish an assessment to gain the NNAS Bronze Award. This walk will include map work, taking grid references, use of the compass and walking on a bearing.

For more information on the details of the NNAS course please visit the course webpage. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £20.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Strenuous walking grade, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16)

Wednesday, June 13

A Walk to the Forest

Bookable event: Join Ranger Martin James for this 11km (7 mile) strenuous circular walk from Tegg’s Nose Country Park through Macclesfield Forest. Booking essential.

Time: 10.00am to 2.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leader: Ranger Martin James
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Strenuous walking grade. Bring a packed lunch. Healthy walk/event.)

Tuesday, June 19

Orienteering for All

An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone; beginners and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available. There is a charge for this event. Adults £4, Children £2.

Time: Registration from 5.30pm. Start times from 6.00pm until 7.15pm.
Meeting point: Brereton Heath LNR, Davenport Lane, Brereton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)
Leaders: Manchester and District Orienteering Club and Cheshire East Ranger Service.
Information: summer2012@mdoc.org.uk or Tony Wagg on 0161 445 0902
(Please bring suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Ideal for families and accompanied children. There is a charge normally payable in advance of event. Partnership event.)

Wednesday, June 20

Introduction to Climbing

Bookable event: A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory session in partnership with Moorland Adventure and the Ranger Service. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £9.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Location: Information on booking
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 383777
(Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Places limited - please book in advance. There is a charge normally payable in advance of event. Healthy walk/event. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Partnership event.)

Thursday, June 21

Midsummer evening walk

Make the most of the longest day of the year by joining Ron as he leads you around the beautiful, 2 miles long, Haslington Conservation walk.

Time:  6.30pm to 8.00pm
Meeting point: Waterloo Road car park, Haslington, Crewe, CW1 5TF (SJ738558)
Leader: Ron Waldron
Information: 01270 588292
(Ideal for families and accompanied children. Health Walk/Event. Easy walking grade.)

Saturday, June 23

The Bollin in Macclesfield

Bookable event: A six mile walk up the Bollin through the heart of Macclesfield towards the source, as far as Langley. Returning via the Hollins, Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way. This walk highlights Macclesfield’s industrial past and present, with some great views of the town. Booking essential.

Time: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL (SJ914745)
Leader: Bollin Valley Ranger Jim Middlemass
Booking: 01625 383777
(Moderate walking grade. Wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Places limited - please book in advance.)

Evening walk up Shutlingsloe

Enjoy the long summer evenings on this 4km (2.5 mile) walk up Cheshire's second highest peak. On a clear day the views are fantastic.

Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Meeting point: Meeting at Clough House car park, Wildboarclough, SK11 0BE (SJ987699)
Leader: Ranger Ed Pilkington
Information: 01625 383700
(Strenuous walking grade, Please leave your dog at home, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Bring binoculars if you have them)

Sunday, June 24

Navigation course for walkers – Full day session

Bookable event: Moorland Adventure working with the Countryside Ranger Service present a navigation course for everyone who walks in the countryside. Participants can even gain a qualification if they wish or just book on one event for a taster. The course is being run in parallel in 2 locations.

Full day session - A full day’s walk in open country practicing navigation skills.

For more information on the details of the NNAS course please visit the course webpage. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £20.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited - please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Strenuous walking grade, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16)

Wednesday, June 27

Fancy a Paddle?

Bookable event: A chance to learn a little bit about kayaking and canoeing on the beautiful Rudyard Lake, Rudyard. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure. Full instruction equipment and buoyancy aids will be provided. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All participants must be older than 9 years old and be "water confident". Cost £12.

Time: 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 383777
(Please leave your dog at home. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Partnership event. There is a charge normally payable in advance of event. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Places limited - please book in advance.)