Ranger Events

The Rangers run a large number of varied and interesting events, across Cheshire East, throughout the year. To find out more about these events, please download our events leaflet below:  

Open Air 2010

The Ranger Service guide to events in the
parks and countryside of Cheshire East

Download the Open Air 2010 leaflet (PDF, 2.66MB)

If you would prefer a hard copy of the leaflet please pick one up from any of the Cheshire East Tourist Information centres, Libraries, Leisure Centers or Ranger offices across the region.

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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, July 3

The Living River

Join Ranger Dan Coates for a look at just how rivers work and the wildlife living in them.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: The Carrs Park, Parish Hall Car Park, Wilmslow (SJ848815)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 504518
(Easy walking grade, Wildlife walk/event)

Sunday, July 4

Mossland Magic

A walk of about 6km (4 miles) taking a look at the natural, and not so natural, history of the Lindow area.

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meeting point: Car park opposite Boddington and Dragon, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow (SJ834814)
Leader: Ranger Paul Hughes
Information: 01625 504528
(Easy walking grade, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Bring binoculars if you have them, Wildlife and History walk/event)

Wednesday, July 7

Introduction to Climbing

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory session in partnership with Moorland Adventure and the Rangers. There is a charge of £8 for this activity. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leaders: Ranger Martin James and Peter Parker from Moorland Adventure
Booking: 01625 504505
(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, Booking available from 7th June)

Wednesday, July 7

A Walk Along The Wildlife Corridor

A 5km (3-4 mile) easy walk along the footpaths of the Bollin Valley and Middlewood Way looking at the wildlife that use these green spaces.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beech Lane, Macclesfield (SJ913745)
Leader: Ranger Peter Dowse
Information: 01625 504528
(Please leave your dog at home, Easy walking grade, Wildlife Walk/Event, Bring binoculars if you have them, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Partnership event)

Friday, July 9

Wheelock Rail Trail Evening Stroll

Join the local Ranger for a gentle evening stroll along the Wheelock Rail Trail and around the local area. This will be a fairly easy walk at a gentle pace. Bring binoculars if you have them and we’ll see what plants and animals we can see along the way.  BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Meeting point: Information on booking
Leader: Ranger Alistair Wright
Booking: 01270 764773 by July 6
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Bring binoculars if you have them, Places limited - please book in advance, Easy walking grade, Booking available from 9th June)

Saturday, July 10

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 12pm and 3.00pm on the following dates: Saturday 10 July, Saturday 14 August, Saturday 11 September.
(Historical walk/event, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Partnership event)

Sunday, July 11

Looking after Tegg’s Nose Country Park

If you've ever visited Teggs and wondered about any aspect of our work, from heathland management and cattle to litter bins and poop scoops this moderate walk around the site should provide the answers and enhance your enjoyment of this special place.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield (SJ950733).
Leader: Ranger Jim Middlemass
Information: 01625 614279
(Moderate walking grade, Please wear suitable boots/clothing)

Sunday, July 11

Joys of Your Own Bird Box

Provide a home for our feathered friends by building your own bird box at the Queens Park event.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: Jubilee Cafeteria, Main Drive, Queens Park, Crewe (SJ686557)
Leader: Adrian Birchall
Information: 01270 537896

Wednesday, July 14

Wednesday Walk

By popular demand the Shutlingsloe walk is back. A new 8-9km (5.5 mile) walk which meanders along the pathways and lanes of Macclesfield forest and Wildboarclough winding up to the summit of Shutlingsloe.

Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Meeting point: Standing Stone Car Park, Macclesfield Forest (SJ978714)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 504518
(Moderate to strenuous walking grade, Please leave your dog at home, Healthy walk/event)

Saturday, July 17

Tegg's Nose Bilberry Pick

Join Ranger Dan Coates on a Fun Family Super Fruit pick. Be prepared for very blue fingers!

Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Meeting point: Tegg's Nose Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield (SJ950733)
Leader: Ranger Dan Coates
Information: 01625 504518
(Ideal for families and accompanied children, Healthy walk/event, Please leave your dog at home, Please wear suitable boots and clothing)

Sunday, July 18

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:  18th July, 15th August, 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)

Sunday, July 18

Middlewood Way Open Day

This friendly country fair has something for everyone, you and old alike and entry is free although parking is £2.

We have many great attractions for 2010. There's entertainment on the stage throughout the day, craft demonstrations, campfour outdoor clothing and equipment stall, plants and herbs for sale, circus skills, a challenging climbing wall and the amazing birds of prey display.

There will be newts, bats and much much more so don't miss out on this great family day. See the full details of the event on our Open Day web page.

Time: 11.30am to 4.30pm
Venue:  Higher Poynton Station, Shrigley Road, North, Higher Poynton (follow signs for parking)
Information: 01625 504528
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Wildlife Walk/Event)

Sunday, July 18

Amble around Astbury

A morning's ramble through the attractive countryside between Congleton town and the picturesque village of Astbury, exploring the history, wildlife and landscape of the area.

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
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
(Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Moderate walking grade, Healthy, Historical and Wildlife walk/event, Partnership event)

Wednesday, July 21

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 - July 21st, August 18th, 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, July 24

Mad about Moths

Over 400 species of moth live at Jacksons’ Brickworks! Come along and find out just how beautiful they can be, in the company of moth enthusiast Steve Hind. Unsuitable for younger children due to use of mercury vapour lamp. Bring a torch.

Time: 9.45pm to 11.15pm
Meeting point: Jacksons’ Brickworks Car Park, Pool House Road, Higher Poynton (SJ945844).
Leaders: Ranger Peter Dowse and Steve Hind
Information: 01625 504528
(Suitable for anyone over the age of 11, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Partial accessibility - level or ramped access, Wildlife Walk/Event, Partnership event)

Wednesday, July 28

Challenger Event

Join the Rangers and the Play Team for games, adventure and sporting challenge.  Suitable for accompanied children aged 7 to 11 years.

Time:  Anytime between 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
Meeting point:  West Park, Macclesfield (SJ910740)
Leaders: Cheshire East Ranger Service and the Sport and Play Development Team
Information:  01625 504518
(Children must be accompanied by an adult,  Suitable for children aged 7 to 11 years, Healthy walk/event, Partnership event)

Thursday, July 29

Mask Making

Come and try your hand at making a mask: it can be a butterfly, fox or even a bat.  Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 to 10 years of age.

Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Meeting point: Alderley Edge Park, off Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge (SJ842785)
Leader:  Cheshire East Ranger Service
Information:  01625 504518
(Children must be accompanied by an adult, Suitable for ages 5-10 years)

Friday, July 30

Nature Crafts for Kids

Come along and have some fun with arts and crafts using natural materials.  Suitable for accompanied children aged 7 to 11 years. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Time: Information on booking
Meeting point:  Brereton Heath LNR, Davenport Lane, Brereton (SJ794653)
Leaders:  Cheshire East Ranger Service
Booking:  01625 504505
(Ideal for families and accompanied children, Places limited - please book in advance, Booking available from 30th June)

Saturday, July 31

Batty About Bats

Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures as we take a short stroll at the Carrs Park, Wilmslow. Bring a torch.

Time: 8.30pm to 9.30pm
Meeting point: The Carrs Park, Parish Hall Car Park, Wilmslow (SJ848815)
Leader: Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 504528
(Ideal for families & accompanied children, Please leave your dog at home, Partial accessibility - level or ramped access,Wildlife walk/event)