Tag: event
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Events for April 2026
Here are the nature-based events we will be holding for April 2026. Come to the Youth Matters event at Derby Road playing fields this Saturday 11am-4pm to discover what lives there. This is followed by a Sunday nature walk round Shaw Farm (up Eaves Knoll) to look at the improvements for nature carried out by…
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Nature Cafe: Monthly Drop-In Sessions for 2026
Have you an idea or suggestion for helping nature recover in the New Mills area?Do you want to find out what the opportunities are for helping local wildlife?Whatever your interest, come down to one of the informal monthly drop-in sessions to discuss with a member of the Nature New Mills group. Sessions will be held…
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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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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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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…
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Gardening with Nature New Mills Trail
Come and see beautiful gardens in New Mills that are full of butterflies, frogs, newts, insects, hedgehogs and birds. The private gardens will be open 12.00 – 4pm Saturday 13th July.