Author: GVC

Dear All,

Please see the message below from Faye, who runs the Balsam Bashing sessions in this area. We have worked alongside her in various areas of Bury North, but help is needed……. Kind regards, Julie Southworth

We will soon be starting our Himalayan Balsam removal for 2026. Himalayan Balsam is a highly invasive plant which is damaging to the environment. It crowds our native plants and can contribute to flooding by destabilising riverbanks (as you may know already!). Our first session is at Kirklees Valley & we will be working behind Tottington St John’s Cricket Club (in the woods 👀). We would love to have a good turn out as we know the area means a lot to the community and it really needs a big push to get this plant under control there.

Event Details: 16th May 2025 at 10:30am (see poster attached). Sorry no parking available at St. John’s Cricket Club.

[email protected]

Kind regards,

Faye

Balsam Bashing Ramsbottom

Dear All,

The latest printed edition of the Greenmount Voice is being distributed locally by our dedicated volunteers, to whom we are very grateful.

If you do not receive this through your letterbox, here is an opportunity to see what has been going on in Greenmount over the past few months and to get an update on upcoming events, including our annual village party on 4th May (Please feel free to attend in your favourite Star Wars outfit if you wish )

Note: There’s an error on the printed copy: it lists Holcombe Brook Primary School as hosting a stall at the Village Party, but it should be Holly Mount Primary School.  This editor’s error has been corrected in this digital edition.

Please see attached all pages of the newsletter and the relevant links below 

More information regarding the Peel Tower Restoration Project can be found here:

Peel Tower Conditions Project, Bury

Tickets for the Louise Rogan Trio gig can be obtained here:  http://www.wegottickets.com/event/695346

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

Please see the poster attached for details of a Wine Tasting Event run by the Vineyard in Rammy but to be held at Greenmount Old School. Saturday 28th march at 7pm.

This event is in support for Ramsbottom Explorers Fundraising for Explorer Belt Exhibition in Finland. Your support would be gratefully received.

All are welcome.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

The next Woodland Management activity will be in Old Kay’s Park on Friday the 20th March 2026. Meet at the car park at the bottom of Old Kays Park. The session will take 2 hours from 10am till 12 noon.

The following meeting of the Woodland Management will be on 24th April 2026. Venue to be confirmed. The session will take 2 hours from 10am till 12 noon.

Alistair

Any help will be much appreciated. See you there.

Dear All

Please find attached a poster for the Musical Evening on April 18^th to be held at Greenmount UR Church. If you wish to book your ticket online, use the link below.

www.wegottickets.com/event/695346

Tickets can also be bought on the door.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

The next talk organised by the Tottington and District Horticultural Society talks place on Wednesday 11^th March at Greenmount Old School BL8 4DS.

The talk will be about “Cottonopolis. The world’s first industrial city” and will commence at 7.30pm.

£3 entry which includes tea and biscuits and a free raffle.

Also, a date for your diary- Saturday 11^th April will be the T&DHS Spring Show. More details to follow soon.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

Please see attached the latest walks for March and April, organised by our volunteers.

Also, this Sunday is Orchard volunteer day (first Sunday of every month). If you love the outdoors and can spare an hour, or want a family experience, join the volunteers at Holly Mount Orchard, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HP from 1.30pm till 4pm.

Regards,

Julie Southworth

GREENMOUNT VILLAGE COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP MARCH AND APRIL 2026

Hello Walkers,

We hope you will be able to join the Three Centuries Heritage Trail on Monday March 2nd – please see the attached poster.

Details of all the March and April walks are attached.

Happy walking.

Joan

On behalf of the Walk Leaders

Talk  by Elizabeth Sibbering, a Manchester tour guide
“ Cottonopolis. The world’s first Industrial City “

Wednesday 11th March at 7.30 pm in 
Greenmount Old School.

£3 including tea & biscuits & free raffle ticket 

Everyone welcome