Ranger Events – August

The end of the school term is upon us and the Ranger Service, and our event partners, have lots of events coming up to get you and the family out into the countryside.

August’s events are a mix of activities including kids holiday clubs, a chance to be a citizen scientist at a bioblitz, some kayaking, paddle boarding & climbing and an opportunity to learn more about the Bollin Valley Partnership conservation grazing cattle.

We hope to see at some of our events this August.

Scroll right to the bottom of the email to see all of this monh’s events and get your tickets booked ASAP so you don’t miss out!

Tuesday, 1 August – Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you can bring your child?

Open to everyone even if you are wanting to add extra training to your week or wanting to get fit after having a child in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No matter what fitness level you are the class can be tailored to suit all abilities.

The sessions vary each week depending on numbers and the weather. They can include full body toning, cardio sessions, core work and flexibility.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 18. No booking necessary, just turn up and pay as you go £6 per person.

This event repeats every Tuesday morning of the month.

Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley
Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk – Event / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

Wednesday, 2 August – Fancy a Paddle – Three

Another chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure. Full instruction equipment and buoyancy aids will be provided.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. All participants must be older than 8 years old and be “water confident”. 

Cost £18 per person.

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

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Thursday, 3 August – Plein Air Painting Workshop: Features of the Landscape

If you want to get out of the studio and paint outdoors this series of workshops with Christopher Clements and Kieran Ingram will guide you through some of the key things you need to know. Each workshop focuses on a different fundamental of painting the landscape.

Learning to draw and paint the form of your subject is important but it’s not until it’s arranged as a composition that it becomes a work of art. This workshop is all about designing your painting. Learning to think beyond individual forms and onto an overall design which creates dynamism and communicates your intentions.

• Design of Your Painting
• Balance & Harmony
• Visual Rhythm

Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost £80.

Time: 10.00am to 3.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP
Leaders: Artists Chris Clements and Kieran Ingram
Information: Email Northern Realist or visit the Northern Realist website
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

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Monday, 7 August to Friday, 11 August – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Three

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Each day focuses on different activities and will give you a taste of adventure! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All day 2 and 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 7th July – Archery, Problem Solving and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 8th August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Wednesday 9th August – Climbing and Scrambling at The Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 10th August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 11th August – Tree Climbing and Bushcraft at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day or sign up for all 5 days for a reduced price of £165.

Activities run from 9.00am to 4.00pm but to allow for maximum flexibility, you can drop off your child from 8.30am and collect at any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day or you can purchase a packed lunch option (including sandwich, drink and snack) from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room on days 1 and 5. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on days 1 and 5.

Days 1 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Days 2 and 4 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)

Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

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Wednesday, 9 August – Meet the Longhorns

This is a unique event with a chance to come and see the Bollin Valley Partnership’s Longhorn cattle. Meet some of our amazing cows and calves with the Countryside Rangers on hand to talk to you about the importance of the cattle in the management of our country parks.

There will also be activities for children to help learn more about the cattle.

Booking and payment in advance essential. Adults £5, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Meeting point: Oak Farm, Altrincham Road, Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4JQ (SJ834836)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Naomi Skimming and Euan Murray
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

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Wednesday, 9 August – Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks

Another chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session, with Moorland Adventure.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £18.

Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Meeting point: Windgather Rocks, Side End Lane, Kettleshulme, SK23 7RF (SJ995777)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk – Event / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

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Saturday, 12 August – Macclesfield Bioblitz

This is the annual ‘Bioblitz’ at Riverside Park. In partnership with the Mersey Rivers Trust, join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.

Drop-in activities throughout the day include butterfly walks, pond and river dipping, environmental art and wildlife stands in partnership with Mersey Rivers Trust.

Suitable for anyone over the age of 5.

Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Meeting point: Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL (SJ914745)
Leader: Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers Emma Houghton, Jim Middlemass and the Mersey Rivers Trust
Information: 01625 374790
(Bring a packed lunch / Bring binoculars if you have them / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partial accessibility – level or ramped access / Partnership event / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Wildlife walk – Event)

Sunday, 13 August – Local History Walk

A five mile walk in the parishes of Prestbury and Mottram St Andrew. The walk will include not only local history and local stories of the land and buildings we pass with a smattering of folklore of things we discover.

Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 10. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £5, children 16 or under, go free.

Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Meeting point: Large car park, Mottram Hall, Wilmslow Road, Mottram, SK10 4QT
Leaders: Bollin Valley Ranger Euan Murray
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Historical walk – Event / Moderate walking grade / Places limited – please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

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Monday, 14 August to Friday, 18 August – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Four

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Each day focuses on different activities and will give you a taste of adventure! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All day 2 and 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 14th August – Archery, Problem Solving and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 15th August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Wednesday 16th August – Climbing and Scrambling at The Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 17th August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 18th August – Tree Climbing and Bushcraft at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day or sign up for all 5 days for a reduced price of £165.

Activities run from 9.00am to 4.00pm but to allow for maximum flexibility, you can drop off your child from 8.30am and collect at any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day or you can purchase a packed lunch option (including sandwich, drink and snack) from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room on days 1 and 5. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on days 1 and 5.

Days 1 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Days 2 and 4 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)

Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

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Monday, 21 August to Friday, 25 August – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Five

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Each day focuses on different activities and will give you a taste of adventure! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All day 2 and 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 21st July – Archery, Problem Solving and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 22nd August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 3 – Wednesday 23rd August – Climbing and Scrambling at The Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 24th August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 25th August – Tree Climbing and Bushcraft at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day or sign up for all 5 days for a reduced price of £165.

Activities run from 9.00am to 4.00pm but to allow for maximum flexibility, you can drop off your child from 8.30am and collect at any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day or you can purchase a packed lunch option (including sandwich, drink and snack) from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room on days 1 and 5. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on days 1 and 5.

Days 1 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Days 2 and 4 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)

Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

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Tuesday, 29 August to Friday, 1 September – Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Six

A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Each day focuses on different activities and will give you a taste of adventure! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. All day 3 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Tuesday 29th August – Archery and Abseiling at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Wednesday 30th August – Climbing and Scrambling at The Roaches
Day 3 – Thursday 31st August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 4 – Friday 1st September – Tree Climbing and Bushcraft at Tegg’s Nose

Cost £38.50 per day or sign up for all 4 days for a reduced price of £135.

Activities run from 9.00am to 4.00pm but to allow for maximum flexibility, you can drop off your child from 8.30am and collect at any time between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

Please bring a packed lunch and drinks with you each day or you can purchase a packed lunch option (including sandwich, drink and snack) from Tegg’s Nose Tea Room on days 1 and 4. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are also available to purchase from the Tea Room before and after the activity club sessions on days 1 and 4.

Days 1 and 4 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Day 2 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)
Day 3 Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)

Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

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