( Date: 28.01.2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

( Date: 26.01.2020 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Kersal Wetlands

We are returning to the River Irwell at Kersal wetlands on Sunday 26th Janurary . A little work party to clean up the river bank. A 10am start - Drive through the gates of Kersal wetlands on Littleton Rd Salford near the Racecourse Hotel M7 3SE and follow the signs/directions to our blue gazebo.

All equipment provided including hot drinks and chocolate biscuits... in exchange for a couple of hours hard graft .

It's great fun - it's rewarding - and you can make a big differnce.

( Date: 23.01.2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

( Date: 17.01.2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

 

We will be adding posts and adding willow to previously built leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using 'Natural Flood Management' techniques to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties. No experince neccessary.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited, further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (preferably wellington boots) and bring along a packed lunch.

( Date: 21.12.2019 9:30 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Kersal Wetlands

We are returning to the River Irwell at Kersal Wetlands on the 21st December - a little work party to clean up the river bank and work off some calories in readiness for Christmas!
A 9.30am start - drive though the gates of Kersal Wetlands on Littleton Rd Salford near the Racecourse Hotel M7 3SE and follow the signs/directions to our blue gazebo.
We provide all equipment necessary - hot drinks - mince pies - xmas cake etc....in exchange for a couple of hours rewarding hard graft.
Its great fun - its rewarding - you make a big difference.

 

For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

( Date: 11.12.2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Macclesfield Riverside Park

Join us for some riverbank restoration at Riverside Park in Macclesfield. We'll be harvesting willow that grows along the Bollin and weaving it to create spiling which we'll install tactically to collect sediment and reinforce eroding areas of the riverbank. It should be a really fun and rewarding day so come and get stuck in.

Meet at 9:30 at the Riverside Park car park, SK10 2SL. The session will run until 3pm. Please bring lunch and wear some warm clothes and sensible footwear - preferably wellies. All equipment will be provided as hot drinks and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like and more information.

( Date: 29.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 24.11.2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event

A much needed river clean up session on the river Mersey below the weir pool near the pyramid in Stockport.
10am start - All equipment and hot drinks provided.
This event is limited to a maximum of 20 volunteers for Health & Safety reasons -- So can you please only confirm your attendance if you are 100% sure you can take part.

Meeting and Parking at the disused Ye Olde Woolpack pub SK3 OBY
Please wear suitable clothing. 

Thanks MRT
( Date: 22.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 19.11.2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Avro Golf Club

Join us to plant some trees along a riverbank in Woodford, Wilmslow with volunteers from Avro Golf Club.

We will be restoring areas of riverbank where they have eroded using native trees, which also boosts the natural habitat as well as restoring areas where riverbank has been lost.

No experience is necessary and all equipment and PPE will be provided for you.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring lunch.

For more information please contact us here.

( Date: 16.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 12.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 09.11.2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Macclesfield Riverside Park

EVENT CANCELLED

- Apologies to everyone who was planning to attend but this event has had to be cancelled due to high river levels -

Please refer to the events page for other upcoming opportunities

 

Join us to carry out restoration of a riverbank in Macclesfield with Cheshire East Rangers. We will be restoring areas of riverbank where they have eroded using willow and hazel rods, which also boosts the natural habitat as well as restoring areas where riverbank has been lost.  We will also be using willow from our plantation created in 2018.

No experience is necessary and all equipment and PPE will be provided for you.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing, boots with ankle support and bring lunch.

For more information please contact us here.

( Date: 05.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 03.11.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 30.10.2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Green Dragon Pub

What is it?

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant from Taiwan and Japan that takes over large areas and stops our native plants from growing. The only way to stop it is to treat it with herbicide in the autumn, which affects the root system and slows down re-growth.

How can I help?

Join us for a mammoth stem injecting session!  It’s easy for anyone to do; there are various tasks and you will not need to handle herbicide.  This will also really help the local environment.  To find out more about Japanese Knotweed please visit here.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with proper ankle support, and bring lunch.  All equipment and PPE will be provided.

For more information and to book a place please contact us here

( Date: 29.10.2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 24.10.2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Millbrook NFM

We will be building a number of leaky dams, extending previously built dams and adding willow to existing leaky dams in Stalybridge Country Park in Millbrook. Using natural flood management techniques (leaky dams) to slow the flow and help reduce the risk of flooding to nearby residential properties.

Meeting at 10am at the Hartley St entrance. SK15 3FH. (Parking is limited further parking can be found off Besom Lane SK15 3EY).

All tools and PPE (gloves, hi-viz vests & safety glasses) are provided.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (wellington boots) preferably and bring a packed lunch.

( Date: 16.10.2019 9:30 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Dairyhouse Farm

What is it?

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant from Taiwan and Japan that takes over large areas and stops our native plants from growing. The only way to stop it is to treat it with herbicide in the autumn, which affects the root system and slows down re-growth.

How can I help?

Join us for a mammoth injecting session!  It’s easy for anyone to do; there are various tasks and you will not need to handle herbicide.  This will also really help the local environment.  To find out more about Japanese Knotweed please visit here.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with proper ankle support, and bring lunch.  All equipment and PPE will be provided.

For more information and to book a place please contact us here

( Date: 29.09.2019 10:30 am - 3:00 pm )
Calendar: MRT
Free event
Wilmslow Parish Hall

Join us for an autumn working party with Friends of the Carrs! 

There are various tasks to do throughout the day, including river cleanup, coppicing willow, restoring riverbanks and treating japanese knotweed.  This will also really help the local environment.  

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes with proper ankle support, and bring lunch.  All equipment and PPE will be provided.

For more information and to book a place please contact us here

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