Category: Blog
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Can you help our summer events?
Could you help nature by volunteering at one of our summer events? The two imminent occasions are the Nature Discovery event in Mousley Bottom on Sunday 22nd June, and the stall / nature discovery activities at the One World Festival on Saturday 5th July. Any assistance you can give, for whatever length of time, will…
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Nature Discovery Event, Sunday 22nd June 2025
Drop in between 11am and 3pm to discover and record what lives in the Mousley Bottom meadow (by the DCC Rangers hut: ///defrost.sing.trousers) This is the first in our series of nature discovery survey events funded by the Species Survival Fund, and will be fun and educational for all, from experts and enthusiasts to families.No…
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Can you help Nature New Mills?
Nature New Mills has some big ideas on helping people in the town make the place better for wildlife. But a small group of people can’t do this alone, and that’s where you could help! We’d love to get more people involved, whoever you are! There’s all sorts of things you could get involved with…
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AGM and Bring & Share Social: Rock Mill Centre, Wednesday April 30th, 7-9pm
Annual General Meeting, including updates on activities, projects and plans for this year. Bring food and share if you wish (Label food for sharing in case of allergies). Tea and coffee provided. Hope to see you there! Agenda: Minutes of the 2025 AGM available here.
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Swifts to Soar!
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve successfully applied for grant funding to further our work supporting swifts and other red-listed birds in the High Peak. High Peak Borough Council were offering grants to community groups with projects that can make a difference as we face the nature and climate crisis. Nature New Mills made a strong…
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River Ecology Workshop: Rock Mill Centre, Thursday October 31st, 11am – 3pm
Fun drop in session to explore the ecology of our local rivers. Examine mini beasts from the River Goyt and Sett. Fun activities, learn more about our local rivers. Family friendly.
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Bring & Share Social: Rock Mill Centre, Sunday November 17th, 5-7pm
Get to know other people. Share ideas of how we can help local nature. Help plan this year’s programme. Bring food and share if you wish. Label food for sharing in case of allergies. Tea and coffee provided. Children welcome.
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New Balsam Bashing Dates
Working parties to help control invasive Himalayan Balsam in nature sensitive areas. Sunday 7th July, 10:30 to 12:00, Mousley Bottom, meet at DCC Rangers Hut. Wednesday 10th July, 19:00 to 20:30, The Torrs, meet at Torrs Hydro. Saturday 20th July, 11:00 to 14:45, Mousley Bottom. Social bash with picnic and cake (13:00-14:00 near the reed…
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Swift Walk
8pm, Sunday 7th July 2024 Celebrate our summer visitors and learn how to help them succeed. Come and watch them feeding, playing and nesting.Appx 1.5 hour walk, can be step free.Meet at Rock Mills Centre, New Mills.
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New Balsam Bashing Dates
Working parties to help control invasive Himalayan Balsam in nature sensitive areas. Saturday 22 June, 10:30 to 12:00, Mousley Bottom, meet at DCC Rangers Hut. Wednesday 26th June, 19:00 to 20:30, The Torrs, meet at Torrs Hydro. Sunday 30th June, 10:30 – 12:00, DWT Watford Lodge reserve Gloves, long sleeves and boots recommended, although we…