22nd May - NOSEY NATURE POOTLE - The second pootle of the year at this gem of a site with the aim to record what we see and find several new records for the site.

10am start with hot drinks and biscuits.

Contact Terry on 07710 548170 or email is birding@newcuttrail.com

25th May - NOSEY NATURE POOTLE - A public walk for young and old with a look at all things natural growing and living in this tucked away oasis. The meeting place will be at the Womanscroft entrance (the junction of Valley Road and Bridge Lane) and the contact number to book your place is 0161 440 8094.  

10am til 1pm. Cost £3.

2nd Jun - Nosey Nature Pootle for Cheshire Wildlife Trust - 10am til 12noon.

1st July - NOSEY NATURE POOTLE - A return to this small area with the local friends group who are, indeed, a lovely set of folks. The aim to record what we can and get the site further on the map. 10 til 1pm.

24th July - NOSEY NATURE POOTLE - The second pootle of the year at this gem of a site with the aim to record what we see and find several new records for the site.

10am start with hot drinks and biscuits.

Contact Terry on 07710 548170 or email is birding@newcuttrail.com

28th July - DOBCROFT RECORDING DAY - TBC

Walks are held at 10-12 and 1-3.

Booking is essential as places are limited. 01565 733197 (Brenda Yates) is the lady to call.

No charge to participants although donations to Friends of Anderson and Marbury (organisers of the event) are welcome.

15th September - ARLEYS ANNUAL NATURE WALKS - A look at the wildlife of Arley Hall with 2 walks aiming to investigate the world of insects, galls, fungi, flowers and other natural gems.  Walks start at 10am and 2pm and will be a great way to introduce you to many fascinating aspects of the natural world.  Cost £12 pp    Contact Sue on 01565 777353 opt 3 to book your place.

22nd September - FUNGAL HUNT - Meet at 10.00am in the car park near the visitor centre for a 3 hour stroll looking at the wonders of the fungal world. Emphasis as always is on identifying, recording and appreciating.

Call 01538 384017 to book your place.

9th October - FUNGI FASCINATION - A 2 hour wander looking at the world of fungi. Identification, conservation and just general enjoyment are the main aims of this walk with emhpasis placed on respecting this miraculous structures. Starts at 11.00am.

The meeting place is near the main cafe.

13th Oct - FUNGAL HUNT - Another pootle looking at the world of fungi. Participants should bring a packed lunch and dress for the great outdoors! It is important to note that the purpose of the foray is to learn about the species found and not to collect for culinary use. You will be walking through a part of the park closed to the public containing dead wood habitat.

11am—2:00pm

£12 per person (includes Parkland entry valued at £8). 

The event must be pre booked. Please call 01625 374428.

16th October - FUNGI FASCINATION - A 2 hour wander looking at the world of fungi. Identification, conservation and just general enjoyment are the main aims of this walk with emhpasis placed on respecting this miraculous structures. Starts at 11.00am.

The meeting place is near the main cafe.

19th October - FUNGI WALK - A 3 hour wander for CPRE members looking at the joys of the fungfal world - as ever - conservation over consumption.

20th October - FUNGAL HUNT - Meet at 10.00am in the car park near the visitor centre for a 3 hour stroll looking at the wonders of the fungal world. Emphasis as always is on identifying, recording and appreciating.

Call 01538 384017 to book your place.

26th October - FUNGI WALKS - A day of 2 * 2 hour sessions around the fine grounds of Arley Hall looking at the mysterious fungal world. Walk one will be from 11am til 1pm and walk two will be from 2pm til 4pm.

Book tickets on 01565 777353.