Category: Notices

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 

Dear All,

Please find attached a poster to advertise a coffee morning at Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue to be held on Sunday 1^st March from 10am till 12.30pm.

For full details please see attached.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

Just a quick update to let you know that tree works at Island Lodge are due to start on Monday 23^rd Feb.

Here is a link to further background and information. https://www.proffittscic.com/community-projects/island-lodge-tree-works-bury/

As a brief reminder this work is required by the Environment Agency in order to meet legal safety requirements of the Reservoirs Act 1975, and to make sure that the lodge doesn’t breach and flood the land and homes nearby.Keeping the embankments clearer will also allow better visibility of the area when safety inspections are carried out.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

Mink have been spotted in most waters in our area, notably Island Lodge but also the other lodges nearby. They have also been seen in Summerseat, near Greenmount golf course and in Burrs.

They are indiscriminate killers, taking out ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. Also, birds, fish, water voles and, like foxes, mink cause havoc in hen coops. They are non-native and are apex predators.

Traps will shortly be laid in and around Island Lodge. The traps will be checked daily, and any innocent wildlife accidentally trapped will be freed.

Bury Council are fully aware of these activities.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear All,

Please see attached a poster to advertise an event at Tottington Methodist Church on Friday 6^th March at 7pm. Tottington Public Band and Square Street Singers performing ‘Music from Stage and Screen’.

Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the link below: 

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tottington-public-band

 The poster is not very clear but if I am sent a better one I will advertise again so you can use the QR Code. Otherwise order through the link.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Please see the main GVC Walking group page here
https://www.greenmountvillage.org.uk/gvc-walking-group/

REMINDER

NEXT TABLE TOP SALE

SATURDAY 7^th FEBRUARY

HELPERS NEEDED

Getting ready for the Sale and Clearing away afterwards

VOLUNTEERS   LIFTING & CARRYING

FRI. 6^th FEB. 3.15pm  to set up tables and carry all goods off the stage into the middle room.

SAT. 7^th FEB. From 8am. Volunteers needed to set up all other rooms.

SAT. 7^th FEB.  From 9.45am to 12pm   Volunteers needed helping to sell goods.

SAT.  7^th FEB. 12 o’clock Helping to clear away after the Sale. (This is when we need lots of helpers.)

 If you are a regular helper but unavailable to help this time it is most helpful if you can let me know so that I can fill your place with any new volunteers.

Many thanks for your continued support. It is really  appreciated.

Greenmount Old School Users Association.