October 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.

If you'd also like to receive a monthly email update containing all upcoming Ranger events, please fill in the form on our email newsletter page to be added to our mailing list.

Events for October 2012

Sunday, October 7

Feed the Birds at Tegg's Nose

Join Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers at Teggs Nose Country Park any time between 10.00am and 12.00noon for a family event making a range of bird feeders and bird food to help our garden birds survive the colder months ahead.

Visitors can also help make a range of wildlife homes, plant wildflower seeds and collect lots of information on wildlife-friendly gardening. A birdwatching walk for adults will depart from the Visitor Centre at 10.30am.

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm – Birdwatching walk at 10.30am
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers
Information: Tina Hanak on 07870 804413 or the Macclesfield Wildlife Explorers website
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Wildlife walk/event)

Fruit and Vegetable Swop!

Another opportunity to exchange your excess garden produce. Organised by Congleton Sustainability Group. You can also donate your surplus apples and receive a free bottle of ‘Congleton Apple Juice’.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Congleton Sustainability Group
Information: Peter Aston 01260 280212
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event)

Tuesday, October 9

Down The Mines! - Advanced Expedition

Bookable event: Join Derbyshire Caving Club for an extended trip down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge. Helmets with lamps provided, but please wear old clothes. Significant ladder climbing and a more strenuous event than our regular expedition. Suitable for over 12's only. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £11.

Time: 7.00pm to 10.30pm
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 12, Partnership event)

Sunday, October 14

Fruit and Vegetable Swop!

Another opportunity to exchange your excess garden produce. Organised by Congleton Sustainability Group. You can also donate your surplus apples and receive a free bottle of ‘Congleton Apple Juice’.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Congleton Sustainability Group
Information: Peter Aston 01260 280212
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event)

Macclesfield Town Geology Trail

Bookable event: Join geologists Professor Cynthia Burek, a regular presenter on T.V. and Veronica Cubbit Caddy for this guided walk  around the fascinating town of Macclesfield. Please wear warm clothing as the pace will be slow and there will be many stopping points along the walk. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £3, Children £1.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Meeting point: Pay and display car park, Commercial Road near Arighi Bianchi, Macclesfield, SK10 1GE (SJ920738)
Leaders: Professor Cynthia Burek and Veronica Cubbit Caddy
Booking: 01625 383777
(Easy walking grade, Ideal for families and accompanied children, Places limited, please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of the event, Please leave your dog at home, Partnership event)

Friends of the Carrs AGM

For more details please visit the Friends of the Carrs website.

Time: 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Parish Hall Car Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AB (SJ848815)
Leaders: Friends of The Carrs
Friends of The Carrs: 01625 520109 and Friends of the Carrs website

Wednesday, October 17

Willow - Simple baskets and willow plates

Bookable event: Learn the art of willow basket making with expert willow weaver Jeff Allen on this day long course in Nantwich. Take your basket home with you at the end of the day. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Suitable for beginners. Cost £50.

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Meeting point: Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7AB (SJ650515)
Leader: Jeff Allen
Booking: 01625 383777
(Places limited, please book in advance, Bring a packed lunch, Please leave your dog at home, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of the event)

Saturday, October 20

A walk through the woods

Bookable event: Enjoy the autumn colours and learn how to identify trees at Astbury Mere Country Park. Booking and payment is advance is essential.  Adults £3, Children £2.

Time: 1.30pm 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, Please leave your dog at home, Suitable for anyone over the age of 6, Places limited - please book in advance, Ideal for families & accompanied children, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Easy walking grade, There is a charge, payable in advance of event , Wildlife walk/event)

Sunday, October 21

Fruit and Vegetable Swop!

Another opportunity to exchange your excess garden produce. Organised by Congleton Sustainability Group. You can also donate your surplus apples and receive a free bottle of ‘Congleton Apple Juice’.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Congleton Sustainability Group
Information: Peter Aston 01260 280212
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event)

Saturday, October 27

A walk through the woods

Bookable event: Enjoy the autumn colours and learn how to identify trees at Astbury Mere Country Park. Booking and payment is advance is essential.  Adults £3, Children £2.

Time: 1.30pm 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, Please leave your dog at home, Suitable for anyone over the age of 6, Places limited - please book in advance, Ideal for families & accompanied children, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Easy walking grade, There is a charge, payable in advance of event , Wildlife walk/event)

Sunday, October 28

Fruit and Vegetable Swop!

Another opportunity to exchange your excess garden produce. Organised by Congleton Sustainability Group. You can also donate your surplus apples and receive a free bottle of ‘Congleton Apple Juice’.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, off Sandy Lane, off A34 Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Congleton Sustainability Group
Information: Peter Aston 01260 280212
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Partnership event)