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Our sites are getting busier, as the days get longer and the average temperatures head higher.
The Ranger Service winter works programmes are also drawing to a close as wildlife becomes more active including frogspawn being spotted in ponds and drainage ditches on our linear trails.
It's a fantastic time to get out and enjoy the countryside as we transition from Winter to Spring.
Scroll right to the bottom of the email to see all of this month's events and get your tickets booked ASAP so you don't miss out!
March 2025 Events
Tuesday 4 March - Outdoor Fitness Class at Astbury Mere Country Park
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 or wanting to get fit after having a child in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No matter what fitness level you are the class can be tailored to suit all abilities.
The sessions vary each week depending on numbers and the weather. They can include full body toning, cardio sessions, core work and flexibility.
Suitable for anyone over the age of 18. No booking necessary, just turn up and pay as you go £6 per person.
This event repeats every Tuesday morning of the month.
Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leader: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley
Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk - Event / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)
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Sunday 9 March - Outdoor Fitness at Tegg's Nose Country Park - March
A 2-hour outdoor fitness session for those wanting something a bit different as part of their fitness regime! The session will involve a warmup and cool down with running, steps, hill sprints along with a variety of exercises!
The class is not for the faint-hearted but for those wanting a challenge and who like being in the outdoors in a fantastic country park!
Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £17.50. Suitable for anyone over the age of 18.
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP
Leaders: Personal Trainer Kelly Morley
Information: 07803 245590 or email Kelly Morley
(Car parking charge / Healthy walk - Event / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / Strenuous walking grade / There is a charge for this event)
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Sunday 16 March - Juice and Joy: a spring poetry workshop
Acclaimed poet Jo Bell (author of 52 and co-author of How to Be a Poet) leads a seasonal writing session in the gallery at Tegg's Nose Country Park, on the western edge of the Peak District.
We won't be writing just about spring, but exploring ideas of renewal, freshness and beginnings. Bring a blast of fresh air into your work; use new prompts and readings to renew your practice and surprise yourself, as well as the reader. Exercises, poems and discussion to stretch you creatively and generate the best new poetry. See you there!
This is the first of four seasonal workshops: those who attend this one will get a 10% discount on the others. Members of my subscription The Poetic Licence will get 25% off all four.
Booking and payment in advance is essential.
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Meeting point: Tegg's Nose Visitor Centre, Tegg's Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Jo Bell from The Poetic License
Information: Email Jo Bell
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. / Accessible toilets available / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)
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Wednesday 26 March - All about Owls Workshop - One
This workshop will cover identification tips on UK owl species as well as their biology, ecology and conservation.
We’ll focus the incredible adaptations that make owls such impressive night-time predators and conduct a hands-on owl pellet dissection to learn more about what owl diets.
All equipment (and owl pellets!) provided. Booking and payment, in advance is essential. Cost £20.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators
Information: 07870804413
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)
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Thursday 27 March - All about Owls Workshop - Two
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This workshop will cover identification tips on UK owl species as well as their biology, ecology and conservation.
We’ll focus the incredible adaptations that make owls such impressive night-time predators and conduct a hands-on owl pellet dissection to learn more about what owl diets.
All equipment (and owl pellets!) provided. Booking and payment, in advance is essential. Cost £20.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators
Information: 07870804413
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)
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