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Countryside Events |
| Blooming Heather |
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lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield OL3 7HX
Sunday, 10th August 2008 Explore the lowlands of Roaches Wood and the moorlands of Carrbrook on a nine mile ramble.
Time : 10am - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Brushes with Nature |
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Stalybridge Country Park Information Centre, 386 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3ET
Sunday, 10th August 2008 Discover the wildlife of the Brushes valley.
Time : 10am - 1pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day |
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Stalybridge Country Park Information Centre, 386 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3ET
Sunday, 10th August 2008 Help the rangers with all kinds of estate jobs, grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, litter picking etc.
Time : 10.30am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| Which Way Now? |
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Stalybridge Country Park Information Centre, 386 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3ET
Tuesday, 12th August 2008 Test your wayfaring skills on our new course. Suitable for all ages.Groups please book.
Time : 11am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gentle Stroll |
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Roaches Lock Car Park, Manchester Road, Mossley. OL5 9BB
Wednesday, 13th August 2008 From industrial heyday to wildlife reclamation, explore with Graham and Joyce.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Butterfly Bonanza |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Wednesday, 13th August 2008 A family afternoon dedicated to the fluttery world of the butterfly. Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Earth, Fire and Water |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 6AG
Thursday, 14th August 2008 Delve into the elements on a family day of minibeast hunts, rock rubbings and pond dips.Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Friday, 15th August 2008 Our Countryside sites are under attack from a pink monster called Himalayan balsam. This tall plant, which has spread from gardens, is swamping areas of the natural flower communities in our woods and wetlands along the Etherow Valley, and threatening the insects that need these plants. All that ‘bashing ‘ entails is pulling up and composting young plants before they flower and set seed.
Time : 10am - 2pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| Mottram Hill Trail |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 17th August 2008 A four mile gentle walk up to Mottram Hill taking in the excellent views across to Werneth Low, Harrop Edge and Hobson Moor.
Time : 1pm-3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wet Wellie Walk |
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Stalybridge Country Park Information Centre, 386 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge. SK15 3ET
Tuesday, 19th August 2008 Splash through the streams of the country park. Wellies essential.Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult. Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing and litter picking |
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Bow Street (by Whitelands Bridge) Dukinfield SK16 4HY
Tuesday, 19th August 2008 Our Countryside sites are under attack from a pink monster called Himalayan balsam. This tall plant, which has spread from gardens, is swamping areas of the natural flower communities in our woods and wetlands along the Tame Valley, and threatening the insects that need these plants. All that ‘bashing ‘ entails is pulling up and composting young plants before they flower and set seed.
Time : 10am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| Colours of Summer |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Wednesday, 20th August 2008 Take a look at how colour affects the wildlife of summer on a family friendly walk.Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Butterfly Bonanza |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 21st August 2008 A family afternoon dedicated to the fluttery world of the butterfly. Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Conservation Day - Balsam Bashing and litter picking |
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lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield OL3 7HX
Friday, 22nd August 2008 Our Countryside sites are under attack from a pink monster called Himalayan balsam. This tall plant, which has spread from gardens, is swamping areas of the natural flower communities in our woods and wetlands along the Tame Valley, and threatening the insects that need these plants. All that ‘bashing ‘ entails is pulling up and composting young plants before they flower and set seed.
Time : 10am - 2pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| 3 M`s Ramble |
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Entrance to Cheetham Park, Acres Lane, Stalybridge. SK15 2JR
Sunday, 24th August 2008 A gently paced seven mile ramble taking in some of the quieter areas around Matley, Mottram Rise and Millbrook.
Time : 10.30am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| A Closer Look |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Sunday, 24th August 2008 Get close up to wildlife on a stroll around the Medlock valley.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Picnic and Kites |
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Lower Higham Visitor Centre, off Higham Lane, Hyde. SK14 5LR
Tuesday, 26th August 2008 Bring a picnic to Werneth Low and enjoy a relaxing afternoon under summer skies alive with the darting beauty of trailing kites. Kites provided or bring your own.
Time : 12.30pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Wildlife Detectives |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Wednesday, 27th August 2008 Seek out the clues to discover the wildlife of Tameside. Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 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, 27th August 2008 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 |
| Colours of Summer |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Thursday, 28th August 2008 Take a look at how colour affects the wildlife of summer on a family friendly walk.Groups please book.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Dry stone Walling |
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Hartshead Pike, Broadcarr Lane, Mossley OL5 0JL
Saturday, 30th August 2008 Help to rebuild the walls around Hartshead Pike.
Time : 10am - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 or EMail: parkbridge@tameside.gov.uk |
| In the Footsteps of Crighton Porteous |
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Lower Higham Visitor Centre, off Higham Lane, Hyde. SK14 5LR
Sunday, 31st August 2008 A four mile walk looking at the literary legacy of Werneth Low’s greatest author.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| K.I.T.E (Kids in the Environment) |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Saturday, 6th September 2008 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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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Saturday, 6th September 2008 This group is for anyone aged 11 –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 |
| By Highland Church |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 7th September 2008 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 |
| It’s a Hoot |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Sunday, 7th September 2008 Spend an hour or (twit) twoo, discovering the world of owls.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| A Walk Back in Time |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Sunday, 14th September 2008 Celebrate National Heritage Day with a morning of historical activities. At 1pm join Hannah Lees as she takes you around the historic village of Park Bridge.
Time : 11am - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Gentle Stroll |
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Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market Street, Broadbottom. SK14 6AG
Wednesday, 17th September 2008 Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep.
Time : 1pm - 3pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Edges and valleys |
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Stalybridge Railway Station, Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge. SK15 1RF
Sunday, 21st September 2008 A strenuous 11 mile ramble with Paul Nethercott taking in Ridge Hill, Hartshead Pike, Brown and Quick Edges and returning along the valley of the River Tame.
Time : 10am - 4.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Things with Wings |
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Park Bridge Heritage Centre, The Stables, Park Bridge, Ashton under Lyne. OL6 8AQ
Sunday, 21st September 2008 Discover the life of bees, butterflies and dragonflies on a gentle stroll.
Time : 10am - 12.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
| Map and Compass Day |
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Stalybridge Country Park Information Centre, Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, StalybridgeSK15 3ET
Sunday, 28th September 2008 A basic days’ guide to the use of a map and compass with Martin Holtby. Sorry, No Dogs allowed.
Time : 10am - 3.30pm For more information telephone 0161 330 9613 |
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