A leisurely walk around Jacksons’ Brickworks Local Nature Reserve and the Middlewood Way.

We will listen and look for the area's resident birds as well as early spring migrants including chiffchaff, willow warbler and blackcap.

We will also be on the lookout for spring butterflies including orange tip and brimstone, while enjoying the wildflowers along the way. This is a slow-paced walk of 1.6km (1 mile).

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £7.50, children 16 or under go free.

Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Meeting point: Jacksons’ Brickworks Car Park, Pool House Road, Higher Poynton, SK12 1TY (SJ945844)
Leaders: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Pete Dowse
Information: 01625 383700
(Bring binoculars if you have them / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk - Event / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / 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 / Wildlife walk - Event)

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose Country Park for meditation and deep rest.

Unwind as the day slows and nature prepares for night. Surrounded by the stunning countryside you’ll be guided through a series of nature-based meditation practices ending with deep rest. Awaken your senses, come into the present and connect with nature to soothe your nervous system, support your mind and nourish your whole self. Setting you up for a restful night’s sleep.

Suitable for beginners and beyond.

We’ll gather in the car park and walk together to where we’ll spend the session. I’ll be sprinkling in learnings about meditation between the practices and helping you with your practice throughout. Bring a cup to enjoy tea and conversation at the end or continue to sit in silence and take in the views. This is space for you to use as you need.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £12.

Time: 6.45pm to 8.15pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leader: Amanda from Let Step In
Information: Email Amanda from Let Step In
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk - Event / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / 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)

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.

We will walk the ‘Tegg’s Nose Rocks!’ trail and help you to spot evidence of recent Ice Ages or ripples from a river flowing some 325 million years ago! It's easy walking, with lots of interesting geology to explore.

Suitable for accompanied children over the age of 7. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £7.50, children 16 or under, go free.

Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Geologist Kate Riddington and Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Martin James
Information: 01625 374833
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments / There is a charge for this event)

Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more about bird identification, behaviour and conservation.

The course will visit different locations each week. As well as identification tips and field craft the course will cover topics such as bird habitats and adaptations. Sessions will examine the environmental issues facing local bird populations and how wildlife habitat management practice can address them – new topics and issues considered every session!

Enjoy getting out into local green spaces and understanding more about our wild birds. 2-hour sessions on the following Tuesday mornings - June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 1st.

2 hour sessions on Tuesday mornings 10.00am - 12.00pm noon

Full Course fee (5 sessions) - £75. Fee to be paid in full at the start of the course.

(Please note a minimum number of enrolments are required for the course to run. In the event of course cancellation full refunds will be given).

For more information please call Tina Hanak 07870804413

First Session June 3rd: Teggsnose Reservoir car park, Holehouse Lane, Langley, SK11 0NB (SJ945718).

Time: 10am to 12pm
Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators
Information: Ring 07870804413 or visit the Nature Stuff website
(Bring binoculars if you have them / 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 / Wildlife walk - Event)

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 first Tuesday morning of the month.

Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Meeting point: Astbury Mere Country Park, Sandy Lane, Congleton, CW12 4FR (SJ846627)
Leaders: 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)

Suitable for beginners, improvers and those wanting to learn more about bird identification, behaviour and conservation.

The course will visit different locations each week. As well as identification tips and field craft the course will cover topics such as bird habitats and adaptations. Sessions will examine the environmental issues facing local bird populations and how wildlife habitat management practice can address them – new topics and issues considered every session!

Enjoy getting out into local green spaces and understanding more about our wild birds. 2-hour sessions on the following Wednesday mornings - June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and July 2nd.

2 hour sessions on Wednesday mornings 10.00am - 12.00pm noon

Full Course fee (5 sessions) - £75. Fee to be paid in full at the start of the course.

(Please note a minimum number of enrolments are required for the course to run. In the event of course cancellation full refunds will be given).

First Session June 4th: Teggsnose Reservoir car park, Holehouse Lane, Langley, SK11 0NB (SJ945718).

Time: 10am to 12pm
Leaders: Nature Stuff – environmental educators
Information: Ring 07870804413 or visit the Nature Stuff website
(Bring binoculars if you have them / 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 / Wildlife walk - Event)

Alongside our regular balsam bashing events we are continuing our partnership with Forage Box, who will be running a foraging section of the event for a heavily discounted price. All we ask in return is that you help out by pulling up a little balsam.

This workshop is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day, along with as much Himalayan Balsam removal as you like! This time we are in the Bowdon area, foraging and bashing in Rossmill. If you fancy coming along for the balsam bashing, but don't fancy foraging, it's FREE!

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Adults £12.50, children 18 or under, go free. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6. Free if you're just joining us for the Balsam Bashing.

Time: 10am to 2pm
Meeting point: Junction of Rossmill Lane and Carrwood, Hale Barns, WA15 0EW
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Forage Box
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event / Wildlife walk - Event)

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £20.

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Car parking charge / Healthy walk - Event / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club.

Courses suitable for everyone, beginners, and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available.

Everyone should pre-register. Details can be found on the MDOC website. This will guarantee a map is available. Limited EOD (entries on the day), subject to map availability.

Time: 5pm to 8.15pm
Meeting point: Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, Congleton, CW12 4SU.
Leaders: Manchester and District Orienteering Club
Information: Email the Manchester and District Orienteering Club, ring 0161 445 0902 or visit the Manchester and District Orienteering Club website
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk - Event / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

A chance to learn a little bit about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding on the beautiful Rudyard Lake. The event is delivered by Moorland Adventure. Full instruction equipment and buoyancy aids will be provided.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. All participants must be older than 8 years old and be "water confident".

Cost £20 per person. Minimum of 4 attendees required for this event to take place.

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, ST13 8RN (SJ950580)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Car parking charge / 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)

Himalayan balsam is an invasive, non-native plant that flourishes in our climate to the point of excluding our native plants.

Thankfully it is easy to hand pull but unfortunately there is lots of it, definitely a case of many hands making light work, so please join the Bollin Valley Rangers and BEACON volunteers in confronting this invasive plant.

Booking in advance is essential. Please bring gardening gloves. Suitable for anyone over the age of 10.

Time: 10am to 1pm
Meeting point: Meet at the site entrance on Rossmill Lane, Hale Barns, WA15 0EU (SJ787849)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Roger Brereton
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Strenuous walking grade)

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.

Bring a warm drink, to have whilst we rest at the top, and hopefully enjoy a spectacular sunset. Please also bring a torch / head torch and warm clothes for the summit.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £7.50. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12.

Time: 8.30pm to 11pm
Meeting point: Clough House Farm car park, Wildboarclough, Cheshire, SK11 0BD (SJ987698)
Leader: Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Ed Pilkington
Information: 01625 374800
(Bring binoculars if you have them / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Healthy walk - Event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Strenuous walking grade / There is a charge for this event)

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 use the sun as a starting point to explore ideas of heat, light and summer sensation 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 second of four seasonal workshops: those who attend this one will get a 10% discount on the following sessions. Members of my subscription The Poetic Licence get 25% off all four.

Time: 1pm to 4pm
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)

Join the KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band for a FREE early evening concert at the wonderful Tegg’s Nose County Park – relax and enjoy the stunning views across the valley whilst listening to the band (weather permitting!)

Bring something to sit on!

Time: 5pm to 7pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leaders: KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band
Information: 01625 374833
(Car parking charge / Children must be accompanied by an adult / Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Moderate walking grade / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Refreshment stop, opportunity for refreshments)

The first in a series of annual Himalayan Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’! This one is in the Bowdon area with help from Friends of Bowdon Bollin.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers. Suitable for anyone over the age of 8.

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meeting point: Ashley Mill Bridge, Ashley, Altrincham (SJ767857). Parking available at Ashley Mill Lane WA14 3PY (SJ769854)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Friends of Bowdon Bollin
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Strenuous walking grade / Wildlife walk - Event)

The second in a series of annual Himalayan Balsam bashing events. Help us to manage the threat of this invasive plant in the Bollin valley and get the ‘bashing bug’! This one is in the Wilmslow area with help from Friends of the Carrs and Mersey Rivers Trust.

Please bring thick gardening gloves along and we recommend you wearing long sleeves and trousers. Suitable for anyone over the age of 8.

Time: 2pm to 4pm
Meeting point: Twinneys Bridge Car Park, Styal Rd, Wilmslow, SK9 4HW (SJ840821)
Leaders: Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Emma Houghton and Friends of the Carrs
Information: 01625 374790
(Children must be accompanied by an adult / Ideal for families and accompanied children / Partnership event / Please leave your dog at home / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / Strenuous walking grade / Wildlife walk - Event)

A chance to experience the thrills of climbing in this introductory climbing session with Moorland Adventure. Suitable for anyone over the age of 9. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £20.

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Meeting point: Windgather Rocks, Side End Lane, Kettleshulme, SK23 7RF (SJ995777)
Leaders: Moorland Adventure
Information: 01625 573615
(Healthy walk - Event / Partnership event / Places limited - please book in advance / Please wear suitable boots and clothing / There is a charge for this event)

Join us for fun Plein Air painting workshops in 2025 at Tegg's Nose Country Park. In each workshop, experienced professional painters, Christopher Clements and Kieran Ingram, will help you capture a different aspect of landscape painting.

Workshop Price £85, reserve your place with a £25 deposit on Eventbrite, the remainder will be invoiced before the course.

In June’s workshop we’ll focus on painting the foreground and middle distance. This is often where much of the interest lies in a painting. It is also where the features of the landscape are seen most clearly. Getting the character and relationships of these features right is important as characters and relationships create stories.

You’ll look at trees, walls, tracks and buildings and how to use them to create a journey through your work. You’ll also look at how to give them structure and what happens as they recede into the distance.

We’ll cover:

• creating a journey through your painting
• scale and relationships
• simplification of detail

All the Plein Air workshops we’re running this summer are based on the Tonalist approach which focuses on interpretation of the light & dark tones of the landscape, while simplifying the colours. The approach will help you to make sense of what you see. You’ll be able to organise it into a well-structured painting, evoking the simple beauty of your environment.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, these workshops are perfect for anyone looking to improve their Plein Air painting skills. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out of the studio and unleash your creativity in the great outdoors.

You can book for one or all of the workshops, to fit your schedule.

Plein Air Painting, Features of the Landscape Workshop Agenda

10:00 -12:30 Painting Exercises

Spend the morning looking at how to paint the various features you see in the landscape and how to use them to create a sense of story in your work.

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 15:30 Long Plein Air Painting Study

In the afternoon you’ll produce a longer Plein Air painting study, putting the lessons from the morning into practice

Time: 10am to 3pm
Meeting point: Tegg's Nose Country Park, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP
Leaders: Artists Chris Clements and Kieran Ingram
Information: Email Northern Realist or visit the Northern Realist website
(Bring a packed lunch / Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / 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 / There is a charge for this event)

Join Amanda, from Lets Step In, for a soothing evening in nature with beautiful views at Tegg's Nose Country Park for meditation and deep rest.

Unwind as the day slows and nature prepares for night. Surrounded by the stunning countryside you’ll be guided through a series of nature-based meditation practices ending with deep rest. Awaken your senses, come into the present and connect with nature to soothe your nervous system, support your mind and nourish your whole self. Setting you up for a restful night’s sleep.

Suitable for beginners and beyond.

We’ll gather in the car park and walk together to where we’ll spend the session. I’ll be sprinkling in learnings about meditation between the practices and helping you with your practice throughout. Bring a cup to enjoy tea and conversation at the end or continue to sit in silence and take in the views. This is space for you to use as you need.

Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £12.

Time: 6.45pm to 8.15pm
Meeting point: Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP (SJ950733)
Leader: Amanda from Let Step In
Information: Email Amanda from Let Step In
(Car parking charge / Easy walking grade / Healthy walk - Event / Partial accessibility - level or ramped access / 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)