Cheshire Ranger Events – August 2024

Above: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Nik recently captured a photo of an Emperor dragonfly as it was ovipositing (laying eggs) on pond vegetation

Monday 5 August 2024 to Friday 9 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 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 5 August – Archery and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 6 August – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 3 – Wednesday 7 August – Climb and Scramble at the Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 8 August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 9 August – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing 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.

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

Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 374790
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Partnership event / Places limited – please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

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Tuesday, 6 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)

Saturday 10 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)
Leaders: 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 / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Wildlife walk – Event)

Sunday 11 August – Poga Returns! Outdoor yoga with a taste of poetry

Join yoga coach Viv Parry and poet Jo Bell for a friendly outdoor session to refresh body and mind. Viv will lead you through a gentle but thorough series of yoga stretches. The session will be punctuated by readings from Jo: a few poems to get us thinking about nature, landscape and our place in the world. We will finish by 11.30.

Meet at Tegg’s Nose car park, 10.00am. Don’t forget your yoga mat!

Booking and payment in advance essential. Cost £15.00.

Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Yoga coach Viv Parry and poet Jo Bell
Information: Contact Jo Bell via Email
(Car parking charge / Healthy walk – Event / 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 12 August 2024 to Friday 16 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 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 12 August – Archery and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 13 August – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 3 – Wednesday 14 August – Climb and Scramble at the Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 15 August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 16 August – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing 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.

Days 1, 2 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)
Day 4 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 / There is a charge for this event)

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Tuesday 13 August – Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks – Two

A 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 £20.

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

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Wednesday 14 August – Meadow management at Macclesfield Riverside Park

Help keep your local park looking great and learn some new skills by joining the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers and Mersey Rivers Trust managing the meadows by clearing any invasive plants that the Longhorn Cattle choose not to eat, such as thistles.

Booking in advance is essential. Please bring your own gardening gloves and a packed lunch. Suitable for anyone over the age of 10.

Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm
Meeting point: Macclesfield Riverside Park, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL (SJ914745)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Jim Middlemass
Information: 01625 374790
(Bring a packed lunch / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Moderate 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)

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Wednesday 14 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 Euan Murray and Joe Jamieson
Information: 01625 374833
(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, 14 August – Fancy a Paddle – Four

A 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 £20 per person. Minimum of 4 attendees required for this event to take place.

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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Monday 19 August 2024 to Friday 23 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 4 participants must be “Water confident”.

Day 1 – Monday 19 August – Archery and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Tuesday 20 August – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 3 – Wednesday 21 August – Climb and Scramble at the Roaches
Day 4 – Thursday 22 August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 5 – Friday 23 August – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing 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.

Days 1, 2 and 5 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Day 3 Meeting point: The Roaches, Roach Road, Near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UB (SK00416212)
Day 4 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 / There is a charge for this event)

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Tuesday 27 August 2024 to Friday 30 August – 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 27 August – Archery and Orienteering at Tegg’s Nose
Day 2 – Wednesday 28 August – Climb and Abseil at Tegg’s Nose
Day 3 – Thursday 29 August – Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Rudyard Lake
Day 4 – Friday 30 August – Bushcraft and Tree Climbing 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.

Day 1, 2 and 4 Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
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 / There is a charge for this event)

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