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Cheshire County Council produce a leaflet on events in the area, take a look by clicking here.
With thanks for information from Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) , rECOrd, Cheshire County Council (CCC), Cheshire Landscape Trust (CLT), National Trust (NT), Cheshire Mammal Group, Northwich Community Woodlands
BTCV run regular events and work programmmes throughout the year. For details contact Pete Attwood or your local group, as shown below.
CWT are running their Natural Know How training sessions again this year. Further details below and dates are in the events calender.
EVENTS IN 2007 |
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| Busy Bees at Marbury | Sunday 1st July, 2pm - 4pm, Marbury Country Park |
An
opportunity to view the Marbury hive and see the Bees in action. Including
instruction on bee keeping by the experts. Suitable for all ages.
Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741 |
| Evening Deerwalk | Wednesday 4th July, 7.30-9.30pm, Tatton Park |
Explore
the landscape in the evening air. A fantastic opportunity to meet our
deer herd and other wildlife whilst guided by the Rangers. Booking essential,
contact Kerry Fletcher on 01625 534428 or [email protected]
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| Wildlife gardening workshop | Saturday
7th July, 10.30 to 4pm Bickley Hall Farm |
Trainer
Sue Tatman
Create your own miniature nature reserve. Learn how to attract wildlife into your garden. This workshop will include an indoor study session and an outdoor practical session to practice wildlife gardening skills. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Evening Deerwalk | Wednesday 11th July, 7.30-9.30pm, Tatton Park |
Explore
the landscape in the evening air. A fantastic opportunity to meet our
deer herd and other wildlife whilst guided by the Rangers. Booking essential,
contact Kerry Fletcher on 01625 534428 or [email protected]
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| Introduction to the bats of Cheshire | Saturday
14th July, 7pm to 10.30pm Cholmondeley |
Trainer:
Dr Elizabeth Barratt
Learn about the natural history of Cheshire's bats. With both an indoor session followed by a walk after sunset, this introduction is aimed at beginners or anyone interested in British bats. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| RHS Flower Show | Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd July, 10am-6.30pm (Sunday only until 5pm), Tatton Park |
RHS
& NT Members Day Wednesday 18 (booking in advance only: all tickets
£23); public admission Thurs 19 - Sun 22 July. Thu 19 - Sun 22 July
National Trust Members: £19, in advance only (usual price £20)
Public tickets: £20, in advance RHS Members: £17, in advance
only Groups of 10 or more: £18, in advance only (Call 020 7014 8444
for details and bookings) All tickets on the door: £22 (no tickets
for Wed 18th will be available for sale on the door) National Trust members,
call 0870 842 2226 For public rate tickets, call 0870 842 2229. Adult
Members: £19.00, Child Members: £5.00, Adults: £22.00,
Children: £5.00. Contact 0870 247 1223 or see www.rhs.org.uk/flowershows
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| Hairstreaks
and High squeals! |
Saturday 21st July, Marbury Country Park |
An
opportunity to view the tree canopy at Marbury Country Park and glimpse
the rare butterflies which inhabit this high level environment.
Contact: Booking essential. Chris Moseley on 01606 77741 |
| Dragonfly & damselfly ID | Saturday
21st July, 10.30 to 4pm Delamere & White Gate Way |
Trainer:
Stu Burnet
This workshop is open to anyone interested in entomology. It provides an introduction to the ecology, biology and behaviour of dragonfly and damselfly species and will comprise an indoor session and an outdoor session to observe the species in their natural habitat. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Deer Calf Walk | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July, 10am, Lyme Park |
Join
the warden for a wander in the park, maybe you'll see some of this years
calves. Adult Members: £5.00, Child Members: £3.00, Adults:
£5.00, Children: £3.00
Normal admission charges apply. Stout footwear recommended. Booking is essential, contact 01663 762023 or email [email protected] |
| Kite
Making and Flying with FOAM & WATCH |
Saturday 28th July, from 10am, Marbury Country Park Rangers Office |
Come
and fly your kite. Kits will be available for a small charge for you to
make your own. A joint meeting with WATCH.
Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242 |
| Crayfish ID | Saturday
28th July, 10.30 to 4pm Bickley Hall Farm & Comber Mere |
Trainer:
Charlotte Harris
Learn about the biology, ecology and habitats of Crayfish. Develop the skills necessary to identify crayfish in their natural environment. Understand the threats facing this protected species. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
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CWT Halton & Warrington Group at Risley Moss – for butterflies and dragonflies |
Saturday 4th August, 10.30pm, at reserve car park, Ordnance Avenue, Birchwood (SJ664921) |
Risley Moss is an important nature reserve as it is one of the few peat
bogs left in the area. The site attracts a good number of butterflies
and up to 19 dragonfly species. |
| Introduction to Marine Mammals | Saturday 4th August, Hilbre Island |
Trainer:
Nia Jones
This workshop provides an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to identify marine mammals and to practice and learn standard survey techniques. Learn about the basic biology, ecology and habitats of marine mammals. Understand the threats facing the species. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Southern
Stroll |
Wednesday
8th August, 10.00am, Witton Mill car park, Ashton's and Neumann's Flashes |
A
morning walk around the Flashes looking at its unique site history, its
many natural features and its future management.
Contact: Steph Hefferan 01606 77741 |
| Ferns and fern allies | Saturday
11th August, 10.30 to 4pm Warburton’s Wood |
Trainer:
Dr Martha Newton
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop will comprise an indoor and an outdoor session to learn about the ecology and habitat of fern species. Develop your skills of identification of ferns in the field. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Moths for Breakfast with FOAM | Sunday 12th August, 9.00am, Rangers' Office, Marbury Country Park |
See
what was caught in the moth traps during National Moth Night.
Contact: Paul Hill 0871 734 0111 |
| Bat Walk | Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th August, 8:30pm, Lyme Park |
Join
the warden for a walk round the park looking for the nocturnal residents.
Adult Members: £5.00, Child Members: £3.00, Adults: £5.00,
Children: £3.00. stout footwear recommended. Booking is essential,
call 01663 762023 or email [email protected]
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| Willow Weaving | Saturday 18th August, 10am - 3pm (break for lunch at 1pm), Tatton Park |
A
chance to have a go at a unique and versatile craft in the lovely setting
of Tatton Park. Held in Barn - Booking essential. Adults: £10.00.
Normal admission charges apply.Further details from Kerry Fletcher 01625
534428 or
[email protected] |
| Bumblebee ID | Saturday
18th August, 10 to 3pm Astbury Visitors Centre |
Trainers:
Carl Clee & Tony Parker
This workshop is open to anyone interested in entomology. It provides an introduction to the ecology and biology of bumblebee species and will be comprise an indoor session and an outdoor session to observe the species' and practice basic field identification skills. The indoor session will include information on bumblebee conservation and the future for bumblebees. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Bat Walk | Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd August, 8:30pm, Lyme Park |
Join
the warden for a walk round the park looking for the nocturnal residents.
Adult Members: £5.00, Child Members: £3.00, Adults: £5.00,
Children: £3.00. stout footwear recommended. Booking is essential,
call 01663 762023 or email [email protected]
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| Bat
Talk and Walk |
Saturday
8th September, 8.00pm, Marbury Country Park.
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A
chance to hear about the different bats that live in Marbury Country Park,
followed by a guided walk led by Mike Freeman of the Cheshire Bat Group.
Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741 |
| Food
For Free |
Saturday 8th September, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Marbury Country Park |
Another
opportunity to attend this ever popular event hosted by the Rangers at
Marbury Country Park. It includes a 2 hour walk followed by preparing,
cooking and tasting. You may need to bring your lunch!
Contact: Chris Moseley 01606 77741 |
| Have a go at Dry Stone Walling | Saturday 8th September, 2pm, Teggs Nose Country Park | An afternoon activity for all the family with Lionel Bellfield and CLT. See how it's done and have a go yourself. Booking essential. If you wish to attend please let CLT know by calling 01244 37633 or via email. |
| Mosses and Liverworts | Saturday
8th September, 10.30 to 4pm Holcroft Moss |
Trainer:
Dr Martha Newton
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop will comprise an indoor and an outdoor session to learn about the ecology and habitat of fern species. Develop your skills of identification of mosses and liverworts in the field. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Northwich Community Woodlands Walk | Saturday 15th September, 10.00am, car park, Anderton Nature Park |
A
leisurely 6-7 mile walk around Northwich Community Woodlands with FOAM.
Sensible clothing, footwear and lunch essential.
Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242 |
| Tree Wardens meeting | Saturday 15th September, 1pm, Delamere Visitor centre | Guided walk around the tree nursery at the Forestry Commission and onto the community woodland at Old Pale with Duncan MacNaughton the community ranger. |
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CWT Halton & Warrington Group at Wigg Island – for raptors, wading and migrant birds |
Saturday 22nd September, 10am at main car park, over Old Quay swing bridge, Runcorn (SJ526834) |
Another Local Nature Reserve run by Halton BC, several hides overlook
the inner Mersey estuary as well as large areas of saltmarsh, there is
also a large reedbed and areas of woodland. The diverse habitats attract
many types of birds and wild flowers. |
| Memory
Walk |
Sunday 23rd September, Northwich Community Woodlands |
Explore
Marbury Country Park and Anderton Nature Park on this 8km walk as part
of National Alzheimer's Week of sponsored walks. The walk will finish
with refreshments back at Marbury.
For further details and sponsor forms contact Vale Royal Alzheimer's Society on 01606 351112 |
| Landscape, Trees and Water | Sunday 23rd September, 2pm, Marbury Country Park | A guided walk with Cheshire Landscape Trust through the country park with the opportunity to taste some of the fruit from the CLT/CFWI Orchard. Meet at the Rangers Office. For further details contact CLT by calling 01244 37633 or via email. |
| Wildlife photography workshop | Saturday
29th September, 10.30 to 1pm Bickley Hall Farm |
Trainers
Tracy & John Langley
An indoor session, which will cover; Equipment choices: Film/Digital, lenses, tripods etc Photography basics: Exposure, depth of field, focusing Composition: Focal point, framing, subject position Light: Natural light, fill in flash, filters Fieldcraft: Getting close to your subject, finding your subject Participants are encouraged to bring any photos they would like appraised and equipment they would like discussed. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Teachers and Pleachers | Saturday 6th October, Northwich Community Woodlands |
Another
opportunity to try your hand at hedge laying under the guidance of award
winning hedge layers.
Contact: Booking essential. Pete Schofield on 01606 77741 |
| Seed Gathering | Saturday 6th October, 10.00am, car park, Anderton Nature Park |
Help
FOAM collect seeds during National Seed Gathering Season. We will be gathering
tree and flower seeds for growing on in the Woodland Trust's nurseries
and our own.
Contact: Brian Jaques 01606 891242 |
| Norton Priory Quince Day | Saturday 6th October, 2pm, Norton Priory Walled Gardens | An afternoon of activities and a guided walk through the quince collection with Norton Priory staff and support by CLT. Normal entry charges apply. For details please contact Norton Priory Museum on 01928 569895 |
| Wrenbury Apple Festival | Saturday 13th October, 11am to 4pm, Wrenbury village | A day of activities, displays, apple juicing, village walks, face painting and story telling. For details contact CLT on 01244 37633 or via email or TLG Orchards on 01270 780828 |
| Norton Priory Apple Day | Sunday 21st October, 1pm, Norton Priory Walled Gardens | An afternoon of activities and traditional games with Norton Priory Museum Trust and CLT. Normal entry charges apply. For details contact CLT on 01244 37633 or via email |
| Fungi foray | Saturday
27th October, 10.30 to 4pm Black Moss |
Trainer:
Rita Cook
This workshop is open to all levels of experience and will include an outdoor session and an indoor session. Learn to identify the larger species of fungi in the field. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Fires
and Aliens |
Saturday 3rd November, 10am - 3pm, Marbury Country Park |
Get
into the spirit of Bonfire night and help to eradicate the Rhododendron
from ancient woodland at Marbury Country Park.
Contact: Chris Moseley on 01606 77741 |
| Planning for Wildlife & Wildlife Crime | Saturday
3rd November, 10am to 2pm Bickley Hall Farm |
Trainers:
Dr Hilary Ash, PC Stephen Harris, Malcom Ingham & Chris Driver
The course aims to identify opportunities within the land use planning system for incorporating biodiversity benefits into new development proposals. Topics covered include wildlife legislation; the impact of development on protected species and wildlife sites; and advice for making effective representations to planning applications on nature conservation grounds. Protected species legislation. How to report a wildlife crime and what the law can actually do for wildlife. Part of the CWT 'Natural Know-How' programme. |
| Tree Wardens meeting | Wednesday 7th November, 7:30pm, Hayhurst Room, Memorial Hall, Northwich | Contact Cheshire Landscape Trust for further details on 01244 376333 |
| Common
Herbs for Common Ailments with FOAM |
Monday 12th November, 7:30pm, Comberbach Memorial Hall |
Medical
Herbalist Natalia Kerkham will discuss the many uses of herbs in the home.
Free to FOAM members, £1.50 to others.
Contact: Natalia Kerkham on 01925 860287 |
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CWT Halton & Warrington Group at Gatewarth – for wildfowl and waders |
Saturday 17th November, 10am, Ferry Inn car park, Station Road, Penketh (SJ564868) |
A former landfill site on the bank of the Mersey, the area is particularly
known for its birdlife especially waders and gulls. |
| National Tree Week 2007 | Wednesday 21st November to Sunday 2nd December | CLT will be launching National Tree Week in Cheshire with an event on Wednesday 21st November. For details contact CLT on 01244 37633 or via email |
| Christmas
Decorations wth FOAM |
Sunday 16th December, 10.00am, Rangers' Office, Marbury Country Park |
Come
and make some festive decorations from natural materials.
Contact: Yvonne Singh 01606 77741 |
CWT Natural Know-How Programme |
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Developing your "Natural Know-How" Would
you like to get involved with wildlife and develop your natural history
skills? |
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Most workshops incorporate an indoor session and a field trip to a nature reserve or other suitable site unless otherwise specified. Directions for the indoor and outdoor venues will be sent out on receipt of course payment. Some workshops may be unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties. Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended for all outdoor venues. Unless otherwise specified, please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided when possible. Workshop charges:
To
book your place please call Cheshire Wildlife Trust head office on 01948
820728 to check for availability and then complete the booking form. |
BTCV IN CHESHIRE |
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CREWE MIDWEEK GROUP: Tuesdays, Wednesdays &Thursdays - Pick-up 9.30am Crewe Volunteer Bureau, Gatefield St. Contact: Alex Gay 07740 899583 |
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CHESTER MIDWEEK GROUP: Tuesdays - Pick-up 9.30am Chester Northgate Arena Car Park. Contact: Pete Attwood 07740 899551 |
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HALTON & WARRINGTON MIDWEEK GROUP: Wednesdays and Fridays - Pick-ups 9.05am Frodsham (by request) 9.20am Runcorn Kwik Save Car Park: 9.30am Widnes (by request) 9.45am Warrington Rugby Stadium, Brian Bevan Gate, Winwick Road. Contact: Helen Williams 07740 899712 |
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VALE ROYAL MIDWEEK GROUP: Thursdays - Pick-ups 9.30am Winsford Civic Hall 9.45am Northwich Memorial Hall Car Park. Contact: Pete Attwood 07740 899551 |
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Alternative midweek joining arrangements: Volunteers are also welcome to meet us at 8.45am atTrafford Watermill Tuesday to Friday. We may be able to pick you up at a safe and convenient place en-route. Please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements. If you’d like to meet on-site, please contact us the day before as locations can change at short notice. |
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BTCV NORTH WEST TRAINING PROGRAMME (NWTP): Most NWTP courses are free to BTCV volunteers from the North West. For a full list of courses, and all bookings contact: BTCV North West Admin. Team on 01772 204647 or e-mail: [email protected] |
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BTCV CONSERVATION HOLIDAYS: Working holidays in Cheshire are organised by local staff as part of BTCV’s UK and International programme of conservation holidays. For holiday details and bookings contact BTCV’s head office in Doncaster on 01302 572244 or at www.btcv.org For enquiries about leading local holidays contact Pete Attwood |
If you have an event you would like to publicise here then please email details to the Cheshire Biodiversity webmaster
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