May 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 May 2012

Tuesday, May 1

Navigation course for walkers – Evening 3 (Crewe)

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.

Evening 3 - On this evening navigation course we will be practicing taking grid references, reviewing our map reading skills and practicing our map and compass work outside.

For more information on the details of the NNAS course please visit the course webpage. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £9.50.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Meeting point: Lakeside Pavillion, Queens Park, Crewe, CW2 7SN (SJ686557)
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, Moderate walking grade, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16)

Wednesday, May 2

Marie Curie Spring Walk

Bookable event: A lovely 13.65km (8.5 mile) through glorious Cheshire countryside just outside Nantwich. This walk is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Local representatives of the charity will be taking part and voluntary donations will be very welcome at the end of the walk. Booking essential.

Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Meeting point: Wrenbury Road, Aston village (near pub) CW5 8DQ (SJ609471)
Leader: Marie Curie Cancer Care local representative
Booking: 01625 383777
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Bring a packed lunch. Moderate walking grade. Please leave your dog at home. Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments. Bring binoculars if you have them. Places limited - please book in advance.)

Sunday, May 6

Haslington Circular Walk

Join us on the Haslington circular walk of around 6 km (4 miles) with a chance to see some of the work carried out by the local conservation volunteers plus learn some interesting local history facts.

Time: 2.00pm
Meeting point: Waterloo Road car park, Haslington, CW1 5TF (SJ738558)
Leader: Ron Waldron
Information: 01270 588292
(Easy walking grade, Healthy and Historical Walk/Event. Wear suitable boots/clothing.)

Wednesday, May 9

Canals, Ways and Edges

Bookable event: A 7 mile circular walk enjoying the sites of the Macclesfield Canal, the Biddulph Valley Way and Congleton Edge followed by a pub lunch for those who need refuelling. Booking essential.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leader: Ranger Cal Sherratt
Booking: 01625 383777 by 7th May
(Wear suitable boots/clothing. Moderate walking grade. Places limited - please book in advance. Healthy walk/Event.)

Thursday, May 10

RSPB - Dawn Chorus at the Brickworks

A short early morning walk around Jacksons’ Brickworks to listen and learn about bird song. Suitable for beginners.

Time: 6.00am to 8.00am
Meeting place: Jacksons’ Brickworks car park, Pool House Road, Higher Poynton,  SK12 1TZ (SJ945844)
Leaders: Ranger Peter Dowse and the RSPB
Information: 01625 383700
(Easy walking grade. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Bring binoculars if you have them. Please leave your dog at home. Wildlife walk/event. Partnership event.)

Saturday, May 12

Geocaching at Tegg's Nose

Bookable event: Ever wanted to find out more about the global treasure hunting game that is Geocaching? Bring your GPS up to Tegg’s Nose Country Park and join the Ranger Service and GOING AWOL on this fun afternoon of Geocaching. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £3.

Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Location: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: GOING AWOL and Cheshire East Council Ranger Service
Booking: 01625 383777
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Ideal for families and accompanied children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easy walking grade. Healthy event. Partnership event.)

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.)

Tegg's Nose Star Party

If you've ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you've seen, join us for an evening of star gazing (weather permitting), talks and computer demonstrations. Come and enjoy the night sky whilst we help you understand its beauty.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £5.

Time: 8.30pm
Location: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Macclesfield Astronomical Society
Booking: 01625 383777
(Please leave your dog at home, Places limited - please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Easy walking grade, Partnership event)

Sunday, May 13

Come and Try It Day

Bookable event: Another chance to try a number of exciting and varied activities at Tegg's Nose Country Park.  There will 5 different activities taking place, Climbing, Abseiling, Bushcraft Skills, Archery and Orienteering. Partnership event with Moorland Adventure. Minimum age for Abseiling is 6. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £4 per person or Family of 4 for £12.

Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure & Cheshire East Council Ranger Service
Booking: 01625 383777
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Ideal for families and accompanied children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easy walking grade. Bring a packed lunch. Healthy event. Partnership event.)

A Walk Through the Woods

Bookable event: Looking for wildlife and identifying trees in Congleton Town Wood. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £3, Children £2.

Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Meeting point: Congleton Park Band Stand, Congelton Park, Congelton, CW12 1DR (SJ861632)
Leader: Conservation Biologist Patti Pinto of Eco Learning, Congleton
Booking: Patti Pinto on 07757 611973
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Wildlife Walk/Event. Partnership event. Please leave your dog at home. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6. Places limited - please book in advance. Ideal for families and accompanied children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easy walking grade. There is a charge payable in advance of event.)

Tuesday, May 15

Navigation course for walkers – Evening 4

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.

Evening 4 - This session will include learning about route planning, route cards, kit and emergency procedures, aiming off, attack points  and collecting features The evening will also plan a full day’s walking  route for the session on May 20th.

For more information on the details of the NNAS course please visit the course webpage. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £9.50.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
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, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16) 

 

Wednesday, May 16

Charity Walk - Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund at Climb

Bookable event: Enjoy a walk around Acton using the canal towpaths and public footpaths. The walk can be split into two half walks so you can join us for the morning or the afternoon or do both walks, each walk is just over 5 miles long.  Local representatives of the charity will be taking part and voluntary donations will be very welcome at the end of your walk.

The Jen Greene Galaxy Tribute Fund at Climb is based in Crewe, to help all families, children, young people and professionals associated with metabolic diseases. Booking essential.

Time: 10.00am for morning walk, 2.00pm for afternoon walk.
Meeting point: Public car park at Acton near Nantwich, CW5 8JZ (SJ633530)
Leaders: CLIMB and Julie Molyneux
Booking: 01625 383777
(Bring a packed lunch. Healthy walk. Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshment. Wear suitable boots/clothing. Please leave your dog at home. Places limited, please book in advance. Easy walking grade.)

Sunday, May 20

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)

Carrs Balsam Bash

A chance to lend a hand at the Carrs in Wilmslow. Come and help the Friends of the Carrs to remove the fast growing, explosive, invasive weed 'Himalayan Balsam' from the banks of the River Bollin. All tools provided but please remember your wellies! A repeat event will take place on June 24th.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Parish Hall Car Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AB (SJ848815)
Leaders: Friends of the Carrs
Friends of the Carrs: 01625 520109
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Partnership event. Wildlife walk/event.)

A Walk Though the Woods

Bookable event: On the look out for wildlife and identifying trees in the park. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £3, Children £2.

Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Conservation Biologist Patti Pinto of Eco Learning, Congleton
Booking: Patti Pinto on  07757 611973
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Wildlife Walk/Event. Partnership event. Please leave your dog at home. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6. Places limited - please book in advance. Ideal for families and accompanied children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easy walking grade. There is a charge payable in advance of event.)

Wednesday, May 23

May Bridgend Centre Walk

A circular walk from the Bridgend Centre, Bollington. 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. There is a charge of £2 for adults/£1 for children. The walking is easy, mostly flat.

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Bridgend Centre, Palmerston Street, Bollington, SK10 5PD (SJ935778)
Leader: Ranger Paul Hughes
Information: 01625 383700
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Easy to Medium walking grades. Healthy, Historical and Wildlife walk/event. Partnership event. There is a charge normally payable in advance of event.)

Saturday, May 26

Down the Bollin

Bookable event: A 7km (5 mile) walk from Macclesfield’s Riverside Park following the River Bollin downstream as far as Prestbury and returning above the valley on the Tytherington side. Featuring Bronze Age earth works, Saxon crosses, mediaeval church, a timber framed hall and English Longhorn Cattle. Booking essential.

Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
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.)

Kerridge Ramble

Make the most of the long evenings on a 6km (4 mile) ramble around the countryside of Kerridge, looking at its history and wildlife and exploring its hidden pathways.  The views from Kerridge Ridge can be fantastic at this time of year.

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Meeting point: Church on Jackson Lane, Kerridge, SK10 5BE (SJ935772)
Leader: Ranger Ed Pilkington
Information: 01625 383700
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Moderate walking grade. Please leave your dog at home. Wildlife and Historical walk/event.)

Wednesday, May 30

Mossland Magic

Bookable event: A walk of approximately 5km (3.5 miles) miles looking at the fascinating natural history of this remnant peatland wilderness. Includes visits to Lindow Common and Lindow Moss. The walking is slow  and mostly flat, but surfaces may be muddy. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £3, Children £2.

Time: 10.30am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Car park opposite the Boddington and Dragon, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5PS (SJ834814)
Leader: Ranger Paul Hughes
Booking: 01625 383777
(Easy walking grade. Please wear suitable boots/clothing. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wildlife and Historical walk/event. Places limited - please book in advance. There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event)

Countryside Taster Day

Bookable event: Outdoor excitement and challenge for ALL people with disabilities. Numbers limited and a small charge for entry. Booking essential.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton
Booking: 01625 374790
(Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Places limited - please book in advance. Partnership event. There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event.)