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.
Saturday 11th February
Nest Box Making
An annual FoAM event. Make and take away a box to put up in your garden, as part of National Nest Box Week. No charge but donations welcome.
Meets: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, Marbury Country Park
Contact: John Gilbody
Phone: 01606 882065
Monday 12th March
Talk on Dragonflies
A talk by David Kitching on Dragonflies of Cheshire.
Meets: 7.30 pm Comberbach Memorial Hall
Contact: Alan Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Saturday 21st April
Spring Flowers/Bluebell Walk in Marbury Country Park
A wonderful time of the year for a gentle walk in the park to spot the spring flowers, including bluebells.
Meets: 10.00 am at the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Mary Jeeves
Phone: 01606 77688
Saturday 5th May
Dawn Chorus Walk
FoAM’s ever popular event for everyone interested in birds.
Meets: 5.00 am, Marbury Country Park
Contact: John Gilbody
Phone: 01606 882065
Monday 14th May
FoAM AGM, Quiz and Supper
There will be a charge for supper. To book contact the person below.
Meets: 7.30 pm Comberbach Memorial Hall
Contact: Joanne Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Monday 21st May
Photographic Workshop
An evening workshop led by professional photographers Tracy and John Langley in Anderton Nature Park. There will be a small charge. You will need to secure your place by phoning the number below.
Contact: Alan Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May
Bring and Buy Plant Sale
A chance to find something unusual and exciting for house or garden. All surplus plants will be welcome.
Meets: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm at the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Mary Jeeves
Phone: 01606 77688
Sunday 24th June
Family Fun Day
A family event to promote health and well-being lifestyles. Enjoy cookery demonstrations, sporting activities, grow your own competitions and lots more. A partnership event organised by Cheshire West and Chester Rangers, Cheshire West and Chester Link, and FoAM.
Meets: 11 am – 3 pm Marbury Country Park
Contact: The Rangers
Phone: 01606 77741
Saturday 30th June
Wildflower Facts and Folklore
Dave James and Mary Jeeves will lead a walk in Anderton Nature Park to view the many summer wildflowers.
Meets: 10.00 am Anderton Nature Park car park
Contact: Mary Jeeves
Phone: 01606 77688
Saturday 7th July
Breakfast with Moths
Join the regular moth trappers and find out what was attracted to the traps on the previous night. Croissants and orange juice available for breakfast. Donations welcome.
Meets: 9.30 am Marbury Country Park
Contact: Alan Garner
Phone: 01606 883539
Saturday 21st July
FoAM Picnic in the Park
A special summer celebration evening in the Park. Bring your own picnic or food to barbecue.
Meets: 5.00 pm Marbury Country Park
Contact: Joanne Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Friday 24th August
“Teddy Bears’ Picnic” at Marbury Country Park
Family Treasure Hunt to find the hidden bears and enjoy fun and woodland games in the park.
Meets: 1.00 pm at the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Joanne Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
Saturday 3rd November
The Shapes and Colours of Autumn – A Walk in Marbury Country Park
Come and enjoy the park at one of its most beautiful times of the year. A leisurely, 1 – 2 hour walk.
Meets: 10.00 am at the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Mary Jeeves
Phone: 01606 77688
Sunday 16th December
Christmas Decorations
A chance to create some stunning decorations from natural materials gathered in the woodlands.
Meets: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm by the Rangers’ Cabin, Marbury Country Park
Contact: Joanne Redley
Phone: 01606 44728
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