Ranger Events – February 2024

Cheshire East rangers run varied and interesting events across Cheshire East all year round.

Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park

Tuesday, 6 February 2024.

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 – 11:00am.

Leader(s): Personal Trainer Kelly Morley

More 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

Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)

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Beginners guide to Garden Birds

Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Join an expert from Nature Stuff for a birdwatching special for beginners. Learn to identify our most common garden birds then put your knowledge into practice completing a guided hour-long birdwatch. Bring your binoculars!

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £10.00 per adult.

Time: 10:00am – 12 noon.

Leader(s): Nature Stuff- environmental educators

More information: 07870804413 or visit www.naturestuff.co.uk

Booking: Book tickets for Beginners guide to Garden Birds

• Bring binoculars if you have them
• 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
• There is a charge for this event
• Wildlife walk / Event

Meeting point: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)

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Beginners guide to Garden Birds – Again

Wednesday, 14 February 2024.

Join an expert from Nature Stuff for a birdwatching special for beginners. Learn to identify our most common garden birds then put your knowledge into practice completing a guided hour-long birdwatch. Bring your binoculars!

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £10.00 per adult.

Time: 10:00am – 12 noon.

Leader(s): From Nature Stuff- environmental educators

More information: 07870804413 or visit www.naturestuff.co.uk

Booking: Book tickets for Beginners guide to Garden Birds – Again

• Bring binoculars if you have them
• 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
• There is a charge for this event
• Wildlife walk / Event

Meeting point: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton, Congleton, CW12 4SU (SJ794653)

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Volunteer day at Rossmill

Wednesday, 14 February 2024.

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm.

Leader(s): Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Roger Brereton

More information: 01625 374790

Booking: Book tickets for Volunteer day at Rossmill

• Bring a packed lunch
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Partnership event
• Places limited – please book in advance
• Please leave your dog at home
• Please wear suitable boots and clothing

Meeting point: Meet at the site entrance on Rossmill Lane, Hale Barns, WA15 0EU (SJ787849).

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Hedgelaying for Beginners Again

Sunday, 25 February 2024.

Hedgelaying is the traditional way to maintain boundary hedges. This hands on event will introduce you to basic hedge laying techniques and the different tools required to complete the job.

Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost £25. Suitable for anyone over the age of 16.

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Leader(s): Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Matthew Axford

More information: 01260 297237

Booking: Book tickets for Hedgelaying for Beginners Again

• Bring a packed lunch
• 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

Meeting point: Stirling Close Conservation Area, Congleton, CW12 4US

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Battling the Birch

Wednesday, 28 February 2024.

Lindow Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which means we have to manage it to maintain its special heathland qualities. Unless we manage the self-seeding trees, the area will quickly revert to woodland and not the endangered lowland heathland we are protecting.

Help the rangers to clear the birch trees from the site and make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection. All equipment is provided but please bring gloves and wear sturdy boots as the terrain is rough.

Booking in advance is essential. Suitable for anyone over the age of 10.

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm.

Leader(s): Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Nik Ginn

More information: 01625 374790

Booking: Book tickets for Battling the Birch

• Bring a packed lunch
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Easy walking grade
• Partial accessibility – level or ramped access
• Partnership event
• Places limited – please book in advance
• Please leave your dog at home
• Please wear suitable boots and clothing
• Wildlife walk / Event

Meeting point: Lindow Common Car Park, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5LR (SJ833814)

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