Please see below and attached information from Greenmount Walking Group.
Regards Julie Southworth
GREENMOUNT VILLAGE COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP GUIDED WALKS AUGUST 2026
Hello Walkers,
Please find details of the August walks attached. We have reached the last few Friday night walks having had a fantastic response to these throughout the summer – welcome to all our new members.
There is a special walk on WEDNESDAY 19th AUGUST Holcombe Moor National Trust Guided Walk and Talk.
I am writing to inform you that Greenmount Village Community has now become a charity! This process has taken over two years, but we have been recognised for the work we do as a committee.
I am hoping that this will open a few more doors into the world of funding opportunities, which all helps to keep our community spaces manageable and in good order as well as supporting residents in other ways. None of this work would happen without the support of many volunteers who help with the variety of groups we run, for example –
Woodland Management
Rainbow Shed and Barn
D-CaFF
Cuppa and Chat
Greenmount Walking Group
Holly Mount Orchard
Community Garden
Village Green and Playground
We continue to use our very own logo, but note the charity number has been added-
Thank you for your continued support and if anyone wishes to join any of our groups as a volunteer, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
I’m really pleased to share that new interpretation panels and finger posts have now been installed at Peel Tower as part of the Peel Tower Conditions Project. It’s fantastic to see these in place, helping visitors discover more about the history of this iconic local landmark while making it easier for people to explore the surrounding area.
One of my favourite parts of the project has been seeing the involvement of the children from Emmanuelle Holcombe Primary School. Working alongside artist Amy Callaghan, they helped shape the new interpretation, and it’s wonderful to see their ideas and creativity reflected at such a special place.
A big thank you also goes to Bury Council for supporting the project throughout, and to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their generous funding and continued support. Projects like this simply wouldn’t be possible without that investment. Thanks also to Proffitts-Investing in Communities who always manage to make things happen.
Peel Tower is such an important part of our local heritage, and these new interpretation panels are a great way of helping visitors discover its story. I hope you’ll have the chance to visit, look at the new interpretation, and maybe even discover something new about this special place.
Can you help? Do you know of anyone who may be interested in joining the Greenmount WI? Please see below a message from their secretary Pauline Rushton. There is a meeting tonight and every month. See poster attached too for further detail. Regards, Julie
I am trying to promote Greenmount WI which has been going for 52 years and we need new members. I fear that if we do not get more new members it will be in danger of closing in October which will be very sad.. Regards, Pauline Rushton Secretary Greenmount WI
On Friday 5th June, Greenmount Village Walking Group organised a guided walk to Peel Tower which included short talks by local historians John Ireland and Christine Taylor. This was a fabulous walk with nearly 60 people participating and who were guided by a great team of walk leaders, who give up their time freely every week.
If you attended the walk, please can you use the link below to complete the survey and contact Martin Proffitt with any questions. Greenmount Village Community are working with Proffitts CIC – Investing in Communities, to Restore Peel Tower. Any feedback will help with applying for the funding necessary to fulfil our goals.
Also, please see the link below to Peel Tower video which was pulled together under the peel Tower project and is aimed at people who can’t access the tower for one reason or another. Maybe it’s distance or ill health anyway this video will help give people the experience if they cannot make it up to or into the tower.
Please see the list of activities taking place over the first weekend in June. Enjoy!
Friday night walk to Peel Tower organised by Greenmount Walking Group. Friday 5th June meet at Lumm Carr car park at 6pm. Full details on poster attached.
Annual Plant Sale by Tottington & District Horticultural Society Saturday 6th June starting at 9am. Greenmount Old School yard.
Monthly Tabletop Sale at Greenmount Old School Saturday 6th June 10am till 12noon.
Monthly Orchard Volunteer Day Sunday 7th June 1.30pm till 4pm at Holly Mount Orchard BL8 4HP.
Hope you manage to get to some of the above. Enjoy!
Please see the details attached and by pressing the link below, of two events being organised by Lisa at Wild Souls. Both events will take place at Holly Mount Orchard BL8 4HP.
The Summer Solstice Stories on Sunday 21st June presented by The League of Curiosity and Wild Souls. See full details on the link below.
The Wellbeing Day Sunday 2nd August 10am till 2pm. Full details on the posters attached. Book early!
Kind regards,
Julie Southworth
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Please see below and attached information from Greenmount Walking Group.
