Greenmount Village Community

Hi Folks,

Many thanks to the few who turned out on Friday to help with the TWIGS area in Tottington. We made a vast difference to the area by opening up it up for more light to reach their growing area. The very tidy brash fences as ever are fantastic!

Paul and I have planned the next two Woodland Management sessions which are:

• Friday 30^th September meet at 10am at Old Kays Park for more tree felling
• Friday 28^th October meet at 10am at the end of Laurel Street Tottington BL8 3LZ (the turning circle) to work on the Kirklees Valley/Lines with crown lifting and tree/bush maintenance work

Enjoy the last days of the summer period,

All the best,

Alistair

Dear All

Please see the attached firing schedule from the Holcombe Moor Training Centre.  Note that there will be live firing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the 10^th and 11^th of September.  During this time the red flags will be flying and during these times all public access, including public right of ways,  on the training site is forbidden.

Best regards and stay safe

John Southworth

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Hi Folks,

The next Greenmount Woodland Management day is on Friday 9^th September meeting at 10am. We are going to be working in the TWIGS area close to Tottington Station on the Lines.

Meet at the bridge on Kirklees Street at 10am, hopefully the gate will be open by the side of the road so parking can be off road.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Have a lovely weekend,

Alistair

Alistair Waddell

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Hello Everyone,

Autumn is almost here. We have several walkers new to our group so welcome to you. There are five walks organised for September. The first two are shorter walks;  Friday 2nd September 4 miles and then Monday 5th September 6 miles. For details of all our walks September to November 2002 please see the attachment.

Happy walking,

Joan Waddell on behalf of the Walk Leaders.

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Dear All

If you are concerned about the rising cost of energy you may want to visit this walk-in exhibition on the afternoon of September 7^th, open to all Bury residents, no appointment needed.

Organised by Ingeus and Bury Council, please see below and the attached flyer for more details.

John Southworth

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Hi Everyone,

Ingeus has partnered with Bury Council to deliver an Energising You and Your Finances event in The Peel Room at The Elizabethan Suite in Bury Town Hallfrom 2-6pm on Wednesday 7th September. This free walk-in event is open to Ingeus customers and Bury residents. Come along and talk to industry professionals about your finances. See attached flyer for further information.

Best wishes

Neil

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An important date for your diaries.

The Tottington and District Horticultural Society’s Annual Show will be held on Saturday September 10th in Greenmount Old School (BL8 4DS).

Staging of exhibits will take place from 8.30 till noon.

The show is open to public from 2.15 pm

Christine Taylor will be presenting trophies, medals etc at approximately 4.15 pm followed by raffle & sale of produce.

Everyone welcome, drinks & homemade cakes will be available. This year’s charity is Guide Dogs for the Blind, they will have a table and display, in addition a guide dog will be in attendance.

Schedules are available in the Old School porch.

Best wishes

Julie Southworth

You can find the Save Island Lodge webpage here now

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

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