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March 2023
SLH Evening Bat Walks — Spring Series
Our local bats will emerge from hibernation during March. If you would like the pleasure of hearing and seeing them fly over the River Mersey then join one of our guided evening bat observation walks this spring. We will use bat monitors to listen to and watch the bats as they swoop overhead. The walks will take place two or three times a week from late March until late April. Tickets are available on our Eventbrite page. The walks start…
Find out more »April 2023
Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
Come and join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person. We still meet even during winter months, although the task day is weather permitting.
Find out more »SLH Bike Ride: FLOOP and Orchards
Join SLH and Friends of FLOOP for a spring bike ride. This is the first of our 2023 bike rides. We will ride along the Fallowfield Loop and drop in at the Station South cafe. On this 11 mile trip we will be visiting the four Orchards planted along the Loop over the last ten years under the guidance of David Beetham and hopefully seeing the fruit trees in blossom. We'll meet by the SLH orchard in Heaton Chapel at…
Find out more »Hedge Maintenance
Hedge maintenance session. We’ll be clearing the path running alongside this ancient hedge, weeding around the hedge, threading the branches and picking up litter. Come and join us to take part, or have a chat about what we are doing. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and bring gloves if you have them, although we will come with equipment. We usually have a break around 11am – tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided! The hedge is between Priestnall allotments…
Find out more »Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
Join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person. We still meet even during winter months, although the task day is weather permitting.
Find out more »Bike Friday
Join members of the SLH team who help to lead this great event from Manchester Friends of the Earth. Bike Friday is exactly what it says on the tin: A bike ride on the last Friday of every month. We set off from Heaton Chapel train station at 7.45am and lead on a route heading into Manchester City Centre. The ride is on quiet routes and are suitable for everyone — from the regular commuter, to the first timer wanting to try…
Find out more »May 2023
Monthly Meeting
The SLH monthly meetings are on the first Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Our meetings are held at The Heatons Centre, next to Heatons Library, Thornfield Rd, SK4 3LD (For sat nav please use SK4 4DQ). The entrance is at the back of the centre, where you should ring the bell for the conference room. Hot drinks will be provided for everyone. It is a large well-ventilated room. We are grateful to Stockport Signpost for Carers in…
Find out more »Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
Come and join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person. We still meet even during winter months, although the task day is weather permitting.
Find out more »Hedge Maintenance
Hedge maintenance session. We’ll be clearing the path running alongside this ancient hedge, weeding around the hedge, threading the branches and picking up litter. Come and join us to take part, or have a chat about what we are doing. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and bring gloves if you have them, although we will come with equipment. We usually have a break around 11am – tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided! The hedge is between Priestnall allotments…
Find out more »Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
Come and join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person. We still meet even during winter months, although the task day is weather permitting.
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