All one-day tasks take place on Sundays: meet by the Malt Shovels pub, Stamford Street, Altrincham at 9.30 a.m. unless otherwise arranged. If you want to come on a task PLEASE CONTACT THE LEADER to say so, and to agree details (there may be a last-minute change). If you wish you can arrange with the leader to make your own way to a worksite and meet us there. Ordnance Survey grid references are given where possible.
If you have questions about the group or the work we do, please send us an e-mail at the address shown on our home page, or telephone Julian (on 07957 355468) or any of the other leaders listed on the programme below.
Please also drop us an e-mail if you would like to be added to our e-mailing list for reminders of future activities.
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Date |
Task Programme |
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Sunday 5th October 2008 |
Rostherne Mere (SJ743847). Our tasks at this lovely Natural England site are usually constructional and this one will be no exception: either bridge-building or path work. Leader: Peter (07719 909557). |
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Sunday 19th October 2008 |
Middlewood Way (SJ927765). We’ll be working with the Macclesfield Rangers and doing some hedgelaying on this route for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. We’ve worked on this particular stretch before so it’ll be a chance to see how last year’s hedgelaying efforts are looking! Leader: Gary (07768 278371). |
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Sunday 2nd November 2008 |
Hardy Farm (SJ811928). This is the first of two tasks we’re doing with the Friends of Chorlton Meadows, who have received lottery funding to work towards the restoration of the old orchard at this Mersey Valley site. At this stage the work will be mainly pruning of trees and shrubs, and scrub control. Leader: Elaine (07986 686526). |
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Sunday 16th November 2008 |
Christ Church, Timperley (SJ790881). This churchyard is an oasis of green in Timperley, and we’ll be helping to maintain it, with work on the boundary wall, path edgings and other areas. Leaders: Emma & Michael (0161 929 9475 or 07968 177514). |
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Thursday 27th November 2008 |
Pub night. As always on the last Thursday of odd-numbered months, it’s time for a pub night! What could be better on a dark winter evening? Get in touch with Dave first to find out which pub has been chosen as our venue this time. Contact: Dave (07729 989857). |
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Sunday 30th November 2008 |
Hardy Farm (SJ811928). This is the second of our tasks with the Friends of Chorlton Meadows, helping to work towards the restoration of the neglected orchard here. Leader: Dave (07729 989857). |
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Sunday 14th December 2008 |
Middlewood Way (SJ927765). The second of our two hedgelaying tasks this winter for the Macclesfield Rangers, on this route which follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway. Leader: Julian (07957 355468). |
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Sunday 11th January 2009 |
Hare Hill (SJ876766). At this National Trust site we’ll help with the restoration of some of the Victorian culverts which are showing their age and in need of repair. Leader: Sue (0161 941 2372). |
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Sunday 25th January 2009 |
Fletcher Moss (SJ848902). This is one of the Mersey Valley Wardens’ sites and an important wildlife habitat; the work will be coppicing and perhaps hedgelaying. Leader: Gary (07768 278371). |
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Thursday 29th January 2009 |
Pub night. We finish the programme with another pub night – anyone welcome, whether you’re a frequent, occasional or new volunteer with the group! Contact Peter to find out which pub we’re meeting in this time. Contact: Peter (07719 909557). |
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Last updated: 2nd October 2008.