September events from Countryside Ranger Service

Events for September 2016

Tegg's Nose Star Party
Saturday, 3rd September
Tegg’s Nose Star Party

SOLD OUT
If you’ve ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you’ve seen, join Macclesfield Astronomical Society for an evening of astronomy.
Event Sold Out

Dabble with Dowsing
Sunday, 4th September
Dabble with Dowsing
Join Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Euan Murray to try your hand at the ancient art of water divining at Wilmslow Park. Suitable for adults & accompanied children over 10 years old.

Pram Fit / Outdoor Fitness Class
Tuesday, 6th September
Pram Fit / Outdoor Fitness Taster Class
A fantastic way to get back in shape after the birth of your child, with personal trainer Kelly Morley. Anyone can come to the class at any level of fitness.

The Hedgerow Trees of Coppenhall Moss
Thursday, 8th September
The Hedgerow Trees of Coppenhall Moss
An evening stroll looking at the variety of trees and shrubs to be found in the hedgerows of Coppenhall Moss, Crewe. Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 8.

Forest Fairies
Saturday, 10th September
Forest Fairies
Join with Wacky Woods to follow the fairy trail, build a beautiful fairy house, make a fairy wand, fairy wings and a beautiful woodland crown as we discover the magical world of the little people that live in Teggsnose Wood.

Our Changing Countryside - Ramble One
Saturday, 10th September
Our Changing Countryside
Ramble One
An exploratory ramble looking at the evolution of the Cheshire landscape – Land ownership, industry & religion.

Navigation for Beginners
Sunday, 11th September
Navigation for Beginners
Learn a range of basic navigation skills with Ranger Ed in the morning, followed by an afternoon taking turns at leading the group, using skills learnt in the morning, walking round Higher Poynton.

Wild Foods Walkout - Newgate Nature Reserve
Sunday, 11th September
Wild Foods Walkabout
Newgate Nature Reserve
Join Bollin Valley Ranger Emma, at Newgate Nature Reserve in Wilmslow, on a foraging walk looking for fruits, seeds & flowers that can be found easily in the garden or in the countryside.

Navigation Course for walkers - Basic map skills
Wednesday, 14th September
Navigation course for walkers – NNAS
Basic map skills
Moorland Adventure presents a navigation course at Tegg’s Nose for everyone who walks in the countryside. You can even gain a qualification!

Come and Try It Day at Tegg's Nose Country Park
Sunday, 18th September
Come and Try It Day at Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Join Moorland Adventure, in a beautiful countryside setting, to try a number of exciting and varied activities including Archery, Abseiling, Climbing & Orienteering. Minimum age for Abseiling is 8.

Bridgend Centre Walk
Wednesday, 21st September
Bridgend Centre Walk
A walk of about 4km (2.5 miles) looking at the natural history of the Pennine foothills around Bollington. Cost £2.50. 10.15am to 12.30pm.
Bridgend Centre, 104 Palmerston Street, Bollington, SK10 5PW

Navigation course for walkers - Map and Compass skills
Wednesday, 21st September
Navigation course for walkers – NNAS – Map and Compass skills
Moorland Adventure presents a navigation course at Tegg’s Nose for everyone who walks in the countryside.

Our Changing Countryside - Ramble Two
Saturday, 24th September
Our Changing Countryside
Ramble Two
An exploratory ramble looking at the evolution of the Cheshire landscape – Farming, homes and water. Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 8.

Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow
Sunday, 25th September
Dog Behaviour Clinic with Vic Barlow, the DogFather
Many owners of otherwise obedient dogs have trouble maintaining behaviour on walks. During this short clinic Vic will offer some free useful advice plus optional paid 1 to 1 training.

Bollington Walking Festival Ranger Walk
Wednesday, 28th September
Bollington Walking Festival Ranger Walk
A natural history & landscape walk set a slow pace in the Pennine foothills around Bollington. 10.15am to 1.00pm. Part of the Bollington Walking Festival.
Bridgend Centre, 104 Palmerston Street, Bollington, SK10 5PW

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