Category: Notices

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Save Island Lodge

All are welcome, no membership required, come regularly or just occasionally. You are advised to wear appropriate clothing and hiking boots. We will walk even if it is raining! On longer walks bring a packed lunch. There are plenty of stiles and several steep inclines. Sorry no dogs.

See our website www.westpennineway.org for detailed information on West Pennine Way, Link to Pennine Way, Pilgrims’ Way.

FRIDAY 2^nd SEPTEMBER

Owd Betts to Buckhurst

Meeting Place: Owd Betts OL 12 TY

Time Out: 6.20pm

Time Back: 8.30pm

Route: Owd Betts Buckhurst, Cheesden Lumb, , Owd Betts

Distance 4 miles

MONDAY 5^th SEPTEMBER

Two Brooks Valley, Roger Worthington’s Grave

Meeting Place: Greenmount Old School BL8 4DS

Time Out: 8.40am

Time Back: 12.30pm

Route: GreenmountTwo Brooks, Roger Worthington’s Grave

Cinderhill, Greenmount

Distance: 6 miles

FRIDAY 9^th SEPTEMBER

Tentering Tower and Buckden Wood

Meeting Place: Ramsbottom Railway Station BL0 9AL

Time Out: 6.15pm

Time Back: 8.30pm

Route: Ramsbottom, Old Mill, Tentering Tower, Buckden Wood

Strongstry, Stubbins, Ramsbottom

Distance 4 miles

MONDAY 12^th SEPTEMBER

Next circular walks to complete the West Pennine Way

Meeting Place: Entwistle Reservoir car park BL7 OLU

Time Out: 9am

Time Back: 3pm

Route: Reservoir, Bull Hill, Grimehills, Longshoot, Entwistle

Distance 11 miles

WEDNESDAY 21^st SEPTEMBER

The Halo Panopticon and Cribden Circular

Meeting Place: Hud Rake, Haslingden BB4 5AL

Time Out: 9am

Time Back 3.pm

Route: Haslingden, Halo, Cribden, Rising Bridge, Haslingden

Distance: 11 miles

OCTOBER Guided Walks…

MONDAY 3^rd

Woods and Valley walk

Meeting Place: Greenmount Old School BL8 4DS

Time Out: 8.40am

Time Back: 12.30pm

Route: Greenmount, Redisher, Tag Wood,

Ramsbottom, Nuttall, Greenmount

Distance: 6 miles

MONDAY 10^th OCTOBER

Next circular walks to complete West Pennine Way

Meeting Place: Clough Head Car Park BB4 4AT

Time Out: 9am

Time Back: 3pm

Route:Clough Head, optional route to Longshoot farm

WPW through Pickup Bank back to Clough Head

Distance 11 miles

WEDNESDAY 26^th OCTOBER

Circular Briercliffe Country Park to Wycoller

Meeting Place:Broad Bank House car park BB10 3RB

Time Out: 9am

Time Back 3.pm

Route: Broad bent House, Bronte Way, Pennine Bridleway,

Wycoller, Bronte Way, field footpaths, car park.

Distance: 12 miles

NOVEMBER Guided Walks…

MONDAY 7^th NOVEMBER

Western Countryside Walk

Meeting Place: Greenmount Old School BL8 4DS

Time Out: 8.40.am

Time Back: 12.30pm

Route: Greenmount, Two Brooks, Watling St.

Wash Fold, Turton Rd, Croichley Fold, Greenmount

Distance: 6 miles

MONDAY 14^th NOVEMBER

Next circular walks to complete the West Pennine Way

Meeting Place: Clough Head Car Park BB4 4AT

Time Out: 9am

Time Back: 3pm

Route: Clough Head, Grane Valley, Musbury Tor,

Helmshore, Clough Head

Distance 12 miles

WEDNESDAY 23^rd NOVEMBER

Owd Betts, Whittle Pike, Paradise

Meeting Place: Owd Betts OL 12 7TY

Time Out: 9am

Time Back 3pm.

Route: Owd Betts, Scout Moor Windfarm

Whittle Pike, Paradise, Owd Betts

Distance 11 miles

Dear All

Could you help prepare Holly Mount Orchard for the harvest and potentially learn some new skills at the same time?

Sunday 4^th September is the day and the message below from Ian Mayer explains how you could help and pick up some training if you wish.

Best wishes

Julie Southworth

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Your Orchard NEEDS YOU!

Given all the hot weather of late the autumn apple harvest is potentially being pushed a little early this year. Before the apples though, there is hay – and lots of it! On Sunday 4th September the orchard will be hosting scything expert Danny Hodges who will be leading an instructional morning on the art of scything, helping us to cut/slice/swish our way through the long grasses of the orchard. It’s faster than a strimmer, better for the environment, and is good exercise to boot. If anyone is interested in joining us and learning this ancient but eloquent craft please get in touch with [email protected] the tuition session will run c.10.30-1pm.

In the afternoon of the same day we need more than just those with an inner Poldark – we need to make hay, and plenty of it! Whilst the newly trained scythers will be chopping their way through the entire orchard (fingers crossed we have the stamina*!) we’ll need all hands on deck to collect and ‘rack’ the hay. A perfect job for all the family (and perhaps a picnic too), so please do join us 1.30-4pm and help us ready the orchard for the harvest!

Many thanks – all enquiries to [email protected] or via Facebook messenger.

Ian


*Cider may be supplied to help sooth any aching limbs at the end!




Ian Mayer
07738 929325
[email protected]

www.hollymountorchard.org.uk
T: @HMount_Orchard
F: @hollymountorchard

Dear All,

Please see attached information on the next tabletop sale at Greenmount Old School to be held on 27^th August. Note that this is a sale only , the usual drop in facilities will not be available due to the ongoing kitchen refurbishment at the Old School.  Also attached is a newsletter with information from Holcombe Moor Heritage Group, which you may find interesting.

Kind regards

Julie Southworth

Dear All

In addition to the live firing this week (Mon – Thurs), please note that there will also be Live Firing at the Holcombe Moor Training Centre on three days next week (Wed 10th – Fri 12th).

During these times, the red flags will be flying and the range area, including the public rights of way across it, is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to the public.

Please assist our armed forces and help to keep open normal access to this area by respecting this temporary closure.

Kind regards

John Southworth

Dear All,

Please take note that the Drop In / Table Top Sale at Greenmount Old School will be this coming Saturday 30^th July, and not on the first Saturday in August, due to the work starting on a new kitchen in August / September.

Open to the public 9am – Noon with the usual stalls and refreshments.

Set up is taking place today, Friday 29th as the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are not meeting during the Summer. If you are available at one of these times on Friday 29th your help would be much appreciated.

• From 10am Friday 29th set up all the rooms except the hall   

• From 3.15pm Friday 29th (after the Line Dancing) set up the hall 

On Saturday 30th July the Drop In / Table Top Sale will start at 9 am. Help will be needed to clear away from 12 noon.

Many thanks – any help you can give is much appreciated.

Julie Southworth

Good Afternoon

If anyone is planning to go up on Holcombe Moor or Bull Hill next week please note that the MOD will be Live Firing at the Holcombe Moor Training Centre from Monday 1^st until Thursday 4^th August.

During these times, the red flags will be flying and the range area, including the public rights of way across it is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to the public.

Please help to keep open normal access to this area and avoid hindering training activities by respecting this temporary closure.

Also, please find attached the summer schedules for Friday evening and guided walks from the Greenmount Walking Group.

Take care

John Southworth

Hi Folks,

Just a reminder that the next Woodland Management is this Friday 29^th July meeting at 10am.

We will be working in Kingsbury Wood as we have not been then in many months, if not years. Attached is a map of where we meet on Garside Hey Road, just before you get to the housing development.

I look forward to seeing you there on Friday,

Cheers,

Alistair

Dear All,

Please be aware that there are a couple of opportunities to listen to the latest information on Crime Prevention. And meet your local Police officers.

The first meeting is this Thursday, 21^st July when Cuppa and Chat will be visited by PACT North Manor from 2.30pm at Greenmount Old School.

Also, Tuesday 2^nd August from 1.30pm till 3.30pm at Greenmount Old School (details attached).

I hope you can take the opportunity to attend one of these meetings and are able to air your concerns about local issues and get information about crime trends and crime prevention advice.

Kind regards,

Julie Southworth

Dear Woodland Management Folk,

This is an event going on in Redisher Wood that may not have come to your attention and you may be available and wish to assist Paul and his Redisher Wood team.

The vehicle bridge is at the bottom of the slope when you enter Redisher Wood from Redisher Lane.

Have a lovely weekend,

Alistair

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Hello

There is a further Himalayan Balsam pulling session on Sunday 17th July from 1.30 – 3.30pm, meeting at the Vehicle Bridge.  Hope you can make it, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Neil