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| KITE (Kids In The Environment) |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Saturday, 4th July 2009 KITE is a club for young people (aged 7-11) who want to learn more about their environment and wildlife in a fun and exciting way.
Time : 10am – 12 noon For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Youth Conservation Group |
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Oakgates Car Park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3EP
Saturday, 4th July 2009 For 12 – 18 year olds who’d like to get involved in countryside conservation, take part in practical activities and get out and about with the rangers.
Time : 11am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Amber Delights |
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Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL7 0QA
Sunday, 5th July 2009 A gentle stroll by river and canal.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bash |
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Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale road, Carrbrook, Stalybridge.SK15 3EP
Sunday, 5th July 2009 Remove this weed from our only Local Nature Reserve with upland oak woods.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bash |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Wednesday, 8th July 2009 Remove this invasive weed.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gorse Hall Ghost Walk |
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Gorse Hall entrance, High Street, Stalybridge, next to Methodist Church. SK15 1SE
Thursday, 9th July 2009 Discover the many myths and ghost stories in the area.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wildlife Safari |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 12th July 2009 Search for some of the smaller inhabitants of Broad Mills on a minibeast hunt and pond dip.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Tame to Etherow Round |
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Car park, bottom of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, Denton. M34 7QA
Sunday, 12th July 2009 A 12 mile walk from Haughton Dale Local Nature Reserve by the River Tame over the watershed of Werneth Low and on to Great Wood Local Nature Reserve through some of Tameside’s best landscapes. @ Car Park, bottom of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, Denton. M34 7QA 6 hours
Time : 9.30am - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Flora Walk |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 14th July 2009 Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bash |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton u Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 14th July 2009 Another battle of the balsam at Park Bridge.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gentle Stroll |
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Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 2QA
Wednesday, 15th July 2009 Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Whacking Weeds |
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Bardsley car park, Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne. OL7 9PG
Saturday, 18th July 2009 Remove balsam from the ancient woodland.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Picnic at the Pike |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Sunday, 19th July 2009 A moderate walk up to the Pike for a picnic with a view.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Flora Walk |
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lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield OL3 7HX
Tuesday, 21st July 2009 Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bash and Litter Pick |
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Bottom car park, bottom of Apethorn Lane, Hyde. SK14 5DN
Thursday, 23rd July 2009 A combined litter pick and balsam removal along the national trail.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Vegetation Management |
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Hurst Clough car park. Opposite the Waggon pub, Broadbottom Road, Mottram. SK14 6HY
Saturday, 25th July 2009 Removing balsam from woods and meadows in the new Local Nature Reserve.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Under the Greenwood Trees |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 26th July 2009 It’s the height of summer and our woodlands are in full leaf and alive with activity. Explore some of Tameside’s best woods in the Etherow Valley and surrounding countryside.
Time : 10.30am –4pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Dare Devils and Dens |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 26th July 2009 A family woodland workout with trails, den building and problem solving.
Time : 12 noon – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Tracks and Trails |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 28th July 2009 Who went there? Look for signs on a family friendly walk.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Go Wild |
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Oakgates Car Park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3EP
Wednesday, 29th July 2009 Family friendly activities in the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Flora Walk |
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Oakgates Car Park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3EP
Wednesday, 29th July 2009 Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Nature Notes |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 30th July 2009 Be inspired on a family friendly activity to make your own nature book.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Youth Conservation Group |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Saturday, 1st August 2009 This group is for anyone aged 12 –18 who would like to get involved in countryside conservation, take part in practical activities and get out and about with the countryside rangers.
Time : 11am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Footsteps of Crighton Porteous |
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Lower Higham Visitor Centre, off Higham Lane, Hyde. SK14 5LR
Sunday, 2nd August 2009 A four mile walk taking a look at the literary legacy of Crighton Porteous, Werneth Low’s greatest author.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bash |
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Hurst Clough car park. Opposite the Waggon pub, Broadbottom Road, Mottram. SK14 6HY
Monday, 3rd August 2009 Your last opportunity to thrash this nasty weed this year.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Flora Walk |
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Quarry car park, Werneth Low Road, top of Joel Lane, Hyde. SK14 5LN
Tuesday, 4th August 2009 Search for Heather and Harebells with Norman and Alan Bamforth.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Park Bridge Rocks! |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 4th August 2009 An exciting dip into prehistoric Park Bridge.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Go Wild |
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Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL7 0QA
Wednesday, 5th August 2009 Family friendly activities in the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Countryside Tales |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 6th August 2009 Hear about wildlife on a family friendly walk and create your own tale inspired by the countryside around you.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Out of Ashton |
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Town Hall steps, Ashton Market. OL6 6DL
Sunday, 9th August 2009 A moderate circular walk exploring the Medlock Valley.
Time : 10.30am - 2.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Countryside Walk |
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Bottom car park, bottom of Apethorn Lane, Hyde. SK14 5DN
Sunday, 9th August 2009 An easy stroll with Brian Taylor around an area rich in wildlife, but which once played an important role in the industrial growth of Hyde.
Time : 1pm – 4pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Nature Notes |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 11th August 2009 Be inspired on a family friendly activity to make your own nature book.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Go Wild |
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Winterford Road Bridge. Mossley. OL5 9ED
Wednesday, 12th August 2009 Family friendly activities in the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Roaches Trail |
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lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield OL3 7HX
Thursday, 13th August 2009 From industrial heyday to wildlife reclamation, explore with Paul Nethercott.
Time : 7.30pm – 9.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Sticking with Art |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 13th August 2009 Twist it, weave it, bend it; create an outdoor piece of art.
Time : 12 noon – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Among the Blooming Heather |
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Castle Clough car park, Buckton Vale road, Carrbrook, Stalybridge.SK15 3EP
Sunday, 16th August 2009 The heather will be in full bloom, spreading a purple blush across the moors. Find out more about this iconic plant and what lives on, in and around it on a short walk into Cowbury Dale Local Nature Reserve.
Time : 1pm – 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wacky Woods |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 18th August 2009 A day of wild games and woodland challenges.
Time : 12 noon – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gentle Stroll |
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Gorsey Lane, off Mossley Road, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 9BT
Wednesday, 19th August 2009 Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Tracks and Trails |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 20th August 2009 Who went there? Look for signs on a family friendly walk.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| 3 M`s Ramble |
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Entrance to Cheetham Park, Acres Lane, Stalybridge. SK15 2JR
Sunday, 23rd August 2009 A gently paced seven mile ramble in the quieter areas around Matley, Mottram Rise and Millbrook.
Time : 10.30am – 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wildlife Wanders |
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Car park, bottom of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green, Denton. M34 7QA
Sunday, 23rd August 2009 A summery, sunlit saunter among the wildlife havens of the Tame Valley’s Local Nature Reserves, before the annual hay cutting has finished.
Time : 12.30 - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Sticking with Art |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Tuesday, 25th August 2009 Twist it, weave it, bend it; create an outdoor piece of art.
Time : 12 noon – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Go Wild |
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Hurst Clough car park, opposite the Wagon Pub, Broadbottom Road, Mottram. SK14 6HY
Wednesday, 26th August 2009 Family friendly activities in the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 11am – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Going Batty |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Wednesday, 26th August 2009 Adjust your eyes to the twilight and tune in your ears as we search the night sky for bats.
Time : 8pm – 10pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wacky Woods |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 27th August 2009 A day of wild games and woodland challenges.
Time : 12 noon – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Still Waters |
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Littlemoss Camp Car Park, Lumb Lane, Droylsden. M43 7LN
Sunday, 30th August 2009 Explore the wildlife of Hollinworth Branch Canal Local Nature Reserve; dragonflies, water voles, kingfishers, frogs and newts.
Time : 10am - 12.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| KITE (Kids In The Environment) |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton u Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Saturday, 5th September 2009 KITE is a club for young people (aged 7-11) who want to learn more about their environment and wildlife in a fun and exciting way.
Time : 10am – 12 noon For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Youth Conservation Group |
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Roaches Lock Car Park, Manchester Road, Mossley. OL5 9BB
Saturday, 5th September 2009 This group is for anyone aged 12 –18 who would like to get involved in countryside conservation, take part in practical activities and get out and about with the countryside rangers. This month Have a go at the traditional craft of coppicing trees.
Time : 11am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| By Highland Church |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 6th September 2009 Join John and Margaret on this 11 mile ramble which, although hilly in parts, will be taken at a comfortable pace. Visit the Hague, avoid the Mudd, cross the moors to the Tame/Etherow watershed.
Time : 10am - 4.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Morrison’s Midweek Meander |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 10th September 2009 A new eight mile moderate walk with John and Margaret.
Time : 10am- 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Mossley Round |
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lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield OL3 7HX
Sunday, 13th September 2009 A moderate but hilly seven mile ramble along some little known and more familiar footpaths of Mossley.
Time : 10.30am - 4pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gentle Stroll |
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Dunkirk Lane car park, off the A627 Dukinfield Road, Hyde. SK14 4PL
Wednesday, 16th September 2009 Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 1pm – 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Moorland Meander |
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Oakgates Car Park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3EP
Sunday, 20th September 2009 A strenuous nine mile ramble with Paul Nethercott through a variety of scenery on the eastern edge of Tameside’s moorland.
Time : 10am – 4pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| The Journey of Park Bridge |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton u Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Sunday, 27th September 2009 Join a host of new historical characters as we take you through Park Bridge`s past, present and future.
Time : 11am – 1pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
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