Ranger events
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Love Trail at Tegg’s Nose Country Park
From 9:00am on Friday, 14 February 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 23 February 2025.
Embark on a heart hunting mission in the park! Crack the code behind the names of these 10 hidden heart characters and bag yourself a small sweet surprise
Battling the Birch
Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.
Scrub Clearance and Footpath Work at Tegg's Nose Country Park
Thursday, 27 February 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the Rangers to reduce scrub within the heathland and also build a flight of steps on a popular Public Right of Way through the park.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 4 March 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - March
Sunday, 9 March 2025.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.
A 2-hour outdoor fitness session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime!
Juice and Joy: a spring poetry workshop
Sunday, 16 March 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Jo Bell leads a springtime poetry workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park, full of ideas to bring freshness and seasonal vigour to your writing.
All about Owls Workshop - One
Wednesday, 26 March 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
This Nature Stuff workshop, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, will cover identification tips on UK owl species as well as their biology, ecology and conservation.
All about Owls Workshop - Two
Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
This Nature Stuff workshop, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, will cover identification tips on UK owl species as well as their biology, ecology and conservation.
Birdwatching – Understanding Spring Birds with Nature Stuff I - Tuesdays
Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal three week Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Birdwatching – Understanding Spring Birds with Nature Stuff I - Wednesdays
Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal three week Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Easter Hunt
From 9:00am on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
Ranger Mark’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park
Tegg’s Nose Country Park Easter Hunt
From 9:00am on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
Ranger Martin’s Easter Eggs have been stolen! Can you help him find the wildlife that has taken them and collect their names? Collect a map from the Tegg's Nose Visitor Centre and get searching.
Tegg's Nose Stargazing Evening - April 2025
Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm.
Look up to the Stars, Planets and even a Galaxy with Macclesfield Astronomical Society with talks to explain how to observe the night Sky
The Birdlife of Astbury Mere
Sunday, 6 April 2025.
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am.
Join local birder Mark Stubbs for an early morning walk around Astbury Mere to see the extensive birdlife that thrives in the country park.
Moorland Adventure Easter Kids Activity Club – Week One
From 8:30am on Tuesday, 8 April 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities
Moorland Adventure Easter Kids Activity Club – Week Two
From 8:30am on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Thursday, 17 April 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities
Plein Air Painting Workshop: Composition
Thursday, 24 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm.
A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn about the importance of composition and how to create balance and focus in your painting.
Ramble with the Rangers – Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Join East Cheshire Ramblers and Cheshire East Ranger Martin for a circular 9.8km (6 mile) guided walk, from Tegg’s Nose Country Park
A Feast of Flowers
Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.
A morning stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture and along the Biddulph Valley Way looking at the summer wildflowers and hearing some of their uses and folklore.
Birdwatching – Understanding Spring Birds with Nature Stuff II - Tuesdays
Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal two week Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Birdwatching – Understanding Spring Birds with Nature Stuff II - Wednesdays
Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal two week Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Community woodland management
Friday, 2 May 2025.
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
A guided walk looking at how the management of Astbury Mere Country Park led it to become the Royal Forestry Society's Community Woodland of the Year 2024
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Mottram St. Andrew Walk
Saturday, 10 May 2025.
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm.
Come and explore the hidden valleys and woodlands around Mottram St. Andrew and enjoy the views over the Cheshire Plain and also towards the Peak District as we walk up onto the ridges.
Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - One
Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.
Birds, butterflies and wildflowers of Higher Poynton
Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.
A leisurely walk around Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve & the Middlewood Way. We will listen and look for the area's resident birds as well as early spring migrants.
Plein Air Painting Workshop: Sky, Clouds and Aerial Perspective Workshop
Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm.
A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn how to use the sky to set the mood and aerial perspective to create depth and atmosphere in your Plein Air painting.
Tegg’s Nose Rocks – Geology Walk
Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Join Geologist Kate Riddington and Tegg’s Nose Country Park Ranger Martin James to explore the geological history of the park and wider Cheshire Plain.
Moorland Adventure May Half-Term Kids Activity Club
From 8:30am on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 30 May 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Fancy a Paddle - One
Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.
Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays
Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Summer Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Birdwatching – Understanding Summer Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays
Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Summer Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Foraging Workshop and Balsam Bashing - Rossmill
Saturday, 7 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
A 4-hour session, in Rossmill, combining the community-led control of invasive species, Himalayan Balsam, plus foraging tuition with an expert!
Bollin Valley Countryside Taster Day
Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm.
An outdoor activity day for people with disabilities, young and old to get a taste of what can be experienced in the Bollin Valley area..
Introduction to Climbing at Tegg's Nose
Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.
Orienteering for All - Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve
Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Time: 5:00pm - 8:15pm.
An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone, beginners, and experienced orienteers.
Fancy a Paddle - Two
Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.
Rossmill Volunteer Day
Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Help control Himalayan Balsam in the woodland and meadows at Rossmill. One a number of Balsam Bash events throughout the Bollin Valley.
Evening walk up Shutlingsloe
Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Time: 8:30pm - 11:00pm.
Come and enjoy the long summer evenings with a 5 km (3 mile) walk to the top of one of Cheshire's highest peaks with panoramic views and hopefully a spectacular sunset.
Helios: a summer poetry workshop
Saturday, 21 June 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Jo Bell leads a summertime session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, bringing themes of heat, vigour and light to your poetry writing.
KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band at Tegg's Nose Country Park
Saturday, 21 June 2025.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Join the KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band for a FREE concert at the wonderful Tegg’s Nose County Park. Relax and enjoy the stunning views while listening to the band
Balsam Bash One
Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.
The first in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!
Balsam Bash Two
Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
The second in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!
Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks - Two
Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9.
Plein Air Painting Workshop: Features of the Landscape
Thursday, 26 June 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm.
A workshop at Tegg's Nose Country Park. Learn about painting the features of the foreground and middle distance to help create a story in your Plein Air painting.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Balsam Bash Three
Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm.
The third in a series of annual Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’!
Fancy a Paddle - Three
Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.
Introduction to Climbing at The Roaches
Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Another chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session, with Moorland Adventure at the Roaches, Staffordshire.
Wildflowers and butterflies of Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve
Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
A leisurely morning walk enjoying the wildflowers and butterflies of the reserve. The wildflower meadows look superb at this time of year and include several different species of orchid.
Flowers in the Grass
Thursday, 10 July 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.
A morning stroll around Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Site of Special Scientific Interest and along the Biddulph Valley Way looking at the summer wildflowers and hearing some of their uses and folklore.
Fancy a Paddle - Four
Wednesday, 16 July 2025.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure.
Macclesfield Bioblitz 2025
Thursday, 17 July 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
The annual ‘Bioblitz’ at Riverside Park. Join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.
Tegg's Nose Butterfly Walk
Saturday, 19 July 2025.
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Family wildlife walk around the top of Tegg's Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park's resident butterfly species.
Bats at Tegg’s Nose
Saturday, 19 July 2025.
Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm.
Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures.
Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick
Sunday, 20 July 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Healthy, organic, tasty and free. Bilberry, blueberry, blaeberry; whatever you want to call them they grow wild all over Tegg’s Nose Country Park & all you have to do is bring a container & get picking
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week One
From 8:30am on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 25 July 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Two
From 8:30am on Monday, 28 July 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 1 August 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Three
From 8:30am on Monday, 4 August 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 8 August 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Meet the Longhorns
Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
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.
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Four
From 8:30am on Monday, 11 August 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 15 August 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Five
From 8:30am on Monday, 18 August 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 22 August 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Moorland Adventure Summer Kids Activity Club – Week Six
From 8:30am on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
Until 5:00pm on Friday, 29 August 2025.
A great way to experience some varied exciting activities in the countryside with local experts Moorland Adventure! Based at Tegg’s Nose Country Park, each day focuses on different activities.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Meadow management at the Carrs
Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Help keep your local park looking great and learn some new skills by joining the Bollin Valley Partnership Rangers and Friends of the Carrs, managing the meadows at the Carrs park in Wilmslow
Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays
Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Birdwatching – Understanding Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays
Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
River Clean Up and volunteering day
Saturday, 20 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
A drop-in volunteering session at Macclesfield Riverside Park. Starting from the visitor centre we will be clearing the riverbed going downstream as far as we can.
Volunteer day at Rossmill - Two
Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the Rangers and BEACON on a day of volunteering at Rossmill. Various tasks to include cutting back and improving footpaths .
Navigation for beginners
Sunday, 28 September 2025.
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm.
A leisurely day of learning the basics of map reading, including map orientation, interpreting the map and how to use a compass. The afternoon will be spent on a walk consolidating the skills learnt.
Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - September
Sunday, 28 September 2025.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am.
A 2-hour outdoor fitness session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime!
Ripeness is all: an autumn poetry workshop
Sunday, 5 October 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Jo Bell leads an autumn poetry session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, bringing themes of maturity, readiness and learning to your poetry writing.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Battling the Birch Two
Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.
Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Halloween Trail
From 9:00am on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
Some spooky visitors are visiting Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.
Tegg’s Nose Country Park Halloween Trail
From 9:00am on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
Some spooky visitors are visiting Tegg's Nose Country Park this half-term! Can you explore the park and find them all? Collect a map and get searching.
Bodging and green woodworking demonstration
Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Drop in any time between 10am and 3pm to watch as ash logs are turned on a traditional lathe into chair legs and see demonstrations of green woodworking skills.
Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Tuesdays
Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Birdwatching – Understanding More About Autumn Birds with Nature Stuff - Wednesdays
Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 12 noon.
Get more out of your birdwatching - join Tina from Nature Stuff for an informal five week Autumn Birdwatching Course. Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more.
Volunteer day at the Lymm Railway Line
Thursday, 6 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the Rangers and BEACON on a day of volunteering along the Lymm Railway Line. We will be coppicing Hazel to improve habitats along the Trans Pennine Trail..
Middlewood Way Tree Wander
Sunday, 9 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am.
Come and learn about our native trees and how to identify them on a short walk around Jacksons' Brickworks & the Middlewood way. Slow paced walk of around 1.6km (1 mile).
Battling the Birch Three
Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Help the rangers to protect the endangered lowland heath of Lindow Common SSSI by removing the young birch trees and to make birch bundles for use on other sites as riverbank protection.
Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am.
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.
Winter has its pleasures: a winter poetry workshop
Saturday, 6 December 2025.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Jo Bell leads a winter poetry session, at Tegg's Nose Country Park, bringing themes of weathering, hearthside life and dormant nature to your poetry writing.
Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt
From 9:00am on Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from near the visitor centre and get searching around the park.
Tegg's Nose Country Park Elf Hunt
From 9:00am on Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Until 4:00pm on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find all of them and collect their names? Pick up a map from The Nose Coffee and get searching around the top of the park.
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