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February 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 »March 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 »Trip to Levenshulme Repair Cafe
Meet the SLH team on foot at 9:45 at Heaton Chapel station. We will then catch the 192 bus into Levenshulme and get off at the stop closest to the repair cafe. Another SLH group will head down slightly later by bike. Meet at 10.30am at the Moor Top pub car park, 172 Heaton Moor Road SK4 4DU. Remember to bring your household items that need repairs. We will be having a brew and maybe even a cake while we…
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 »Didsbury Road Wildlife Area: Spring Maintenance Day
Join the SLH volunteers to dig and level the soil, plant wildflower seeds and prune back overhanging branches. It was early March 2020 when we started work on this area. We pruned and cut back the shrubs and trees, planted some shade loving plants and made the most enormous Hedgehog Hotel. Everyone is welcome to join us, particularly those who live close to the site. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves if you have them. We can provide some tools, but…
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 »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 »A6 CRITICAL MASS BAT RIDE
Some of the SLH team joins this group cycle ride on the final Friday of the month. The March event will include a ride along the River Mersey and the chance to observe bats with the SLH bat monitors. It's lots of fun and everyone is welcome! Meet outside the Town Hall Tavern at 7pm. For more details, search @A6CriticalMass on Twitter.
Find out more »April 2023
SLH 2023 AGM and Monthly Meeting
The format for our AGM will be different this year and will not include an external speaker. The Chairs will briefly remind us of all SLH achievements from the past year, the Treasurer will present the accounts, and there will be an election of officers. If anyone would like to put themselves forward for the role of Chair(s), Secretary or Treasurer please contact us through info@slheatons.org. The AGM will be followed by the normal monthly meeting. The SLH monthly meetings are on…
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