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Saturday 4 October 2008

FoCM Winter Programme 2008

As you may know we’ve still got some of the money from the Breathing Places grant for Hardy Farm left over, and we’ve got to spend it by the end of December. Luckily we can find lots of things to do so spending the money won’t be a problem.

Sunday 12th October: Tidy up & removal of summer overgrowth

Sunday 2nd November: Scrub control *

Saturday 8th November: Tool handling course & scrub control **

Saturday 22nd November: Scrub control & fruit tree pruning **

Wednesday 26th November: Scrub control & fruit tree pruning **

Sunday 30th November: Scrub control & fruit tree pruning *

Saturday 6th December: Scrub control & fruit tree pruning **

Time (all tasks): 10:00 am - 3:00 pm except for 12th October task which starts at 10:30 am

Meeting Place (all tasks): Jackson's Boat Bridge


*We will be working with the Sale & Altrincham Conservation Volunteers (SACV) on these tasks. Contact: Julian Fox on 07957355468

**We will be working with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) on these tasks. Contact: Katie Lowry on 07740899539

IMPORTANT: Car parking at Jackson’s Boat is for pub customers only, so, if arriving by car, please park at Mersey Valley Visitors’ Centre car park and walk down Rifle Road to the meeting point.

Teas and coffees will be available for all tasks but you will need to bring a packed lunch. You will also need to wear suitable footwear (boots or wellies) and dress for the weather.

If you need any further clarification on any tasks please contact Alex Krause (MVCWS Ecology Warden) on 0161 881 5639 or email a.krause@manchester.co.uk.


OTHER CONTACTS

Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service

Website: http://www.merseyvalley.org.uk/
Email: info@merseyvalley.org.uk

Chorlton Water Park: tel. 0161 881 5639
Sale Visitors’ Centre: tel. 0161 905 1100

Dave Bishop (FoCM Chair): 0161 881 6276

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