Events
This year we have included all events across the West Cheshire area so that you don't miss out on anything! Booking is not required unless otherwise stated, but please feel free to call the relevant contact number should you have any queries.
Sunday 12 September
Countryside Day
Organised by Friends of Caldy valley. The meadow by the car park will be crowded for this special event with adults and children trying out different activities and learning new skills. There will be something for all the family; a main display, refreshments, stalls and games.
Meets: See you there from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
Sunday 19 September
Memory Walk
Explore Marbury Country Park and Anderton Nature Park on this 8km/5 mile or 5km/3 mile walk as part of World Alzheimer’s Day. This sponsored walk will finish with refreshments back at Marbury. For further details and sponsor forms please phone.
Contact: Vale Royal Alzheimer’s Society
Phone: 01606 351112
Sunday 26 September
Den Building
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port.Could you build yourself a shelter in the woods? Come and have a go with the Rangers. To book a place contact the number below.
Contact: Robyn Moseley
Phone: 0151-357-1991
Saturday 2 October
Apple day
Caldy Valley organised by Andy James countryside ranger for Chester. Come along and try some of the Apples grown on the park and make some apple juice and other apple treats.
Contact: Andy
Phone: 0151 357 1991
Sunday 3 October
Apple day
Blacon nature park organised by Andy James countryside ranger for Chester. Come along and try some of the Apples grown on the park and make some apple juice and other apple treats.
Contact: Andy
Phone: 0151 357 1991
Thursday 7 October
Fall along the Wirral Way
Wirral Country Park Cheshire.Fall along the Wirral Way Join us to see the signs of autumn with a circular 10 mile guided walk along the Wirral Way and through the surrounding rights of way network. Waterproofs and suitable footwear needed. Packed lunch optional. Booking essential.
Contact: Richard Snow
Phone: 0151 327 5145
Email: richard.snow@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Saturday 16 October
FoAM's Fungal Foray
Don’t miss this very popular event run by Fungalpunk Dave of Fungal Friends. Families welcome. No charge but booking essential. Sessions from 10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm.
Meets: At the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Frances Findlay
Phone: 01606 44727
Sunday 24 October
Community Coppicing
Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. Learn the traditional woodland management techniques of Coppicing, Stanney Woods. Booking essential.
Contact: Justin Dyke
Phone: 0151 327 2084
Email: justin.dyke@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Sunday 24 October
Hadlow Road - Hallowe’en Mask
Making Come and make some scary masks to frighten your friends! Booking essential.
Contact: Saul Burton
Phone: 0151 327 5145
Email: saul.burton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Wednesday 27 October
Art Attack
Spend the afternoon making sculptures, natural pictures and masterpieces using natural materials in the woodland. Suitable for all ages. From: 1pm -3pm
Contact: Dave James
Phone: 01606 77741
Sunday 7 November
Church Wood car park - Fruits of the Forest
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. An Autumnal walk looking out for Fungi, nuts and berries. To book a place phone the number below.
Contact: Robyn Moseley
Phone: 0151-357-1991
Saturday 30 October
Carey Park - Hedgelaying for absolute beginners
Learn how to lay a hedge to the Cheshire Style. All tools and equipment provided. To book your free place call the number below.
Contact: Peter Schofield
Phone: 01606 77741
Tuesday 02 November
A History of Northwich
Join FoAM for a visit to the Salt Museum, Northwich, for a talk given by Matt Wheeler. Free for FoAM members, £2 for non-members. Booking essential.
Meets: 7pm for 7.30pm at the Salt Museum, London Road, Northwich
Contact: Frances Findlay
Phone: 01606 44727
Saturday 20 November
Stanney Woods - Copicing and hurdle making
Learn how to coppice hazel woodlands and then use the wood to make your very own hurdle. Waterproofs, suitable footwear and packed lunch needed. Booking essential.
Contact: Richard Snow
Phone: 0151 327 5145
Email: richard.snow@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Sunday 28 November
Celebrate Trees
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. Join the Rangers in National Tree Week as we tell stories, decorate trees and even make your own tree fairy. To book a place phone the number below.
Contact: Robyn Moseley
Phone: 0151-357-1991
Tuesday 30 November
National Tree Week
Wirral Country Park, Neston. Tree planting Come and help the Rangers to plant trees to improve the biodiversity and habitats on the park. Waterproofs, suitable footwear and packed lunch needed. Booking essential.
Contact: Richard Snow
Phone: 0151 327 5145
Email: richard.snow@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Sunday 12 December
Christmas Decorations
A chance to create some stunning decorations from natural materials gathered in the woodlands.
Meets: 10am – 12 noon by the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Joanne Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Sunday 19 December
Santa’s Trail
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port. A winter’s walk around the valley looking out for signs of Santa! To book a place, please phone the number below.
Contact: Robyn Moseley
Phone: 0151-357-1991
Email: robyn.moseley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Sunday 19 December
Hadlow Road - Christmas Crafts
Come and make some festive decorations using natural materials. Booking essential.
Contact: Saul Burton
Phone: 0151 327 5145
Email: saul.burton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Tuesday 28 December
Winter stories
Organised by Andy James countryside ranger for Chester.Four mile walk along Dukes Drive and the River Dee. Stopping along the way to hear some traditional fables and stories with a Winter theme, ending at a local Chester public house for hot soup and sandwiches - a good way to walk off the Christmas indigestion.
Contact: Andy
Phone: 0151 357 1991
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