Get Out 2008

Let's Go Caving

7 October 2008 , 19:00 - 21:30

Join Derbyshire Caving Club for a trip down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge. Helmets with lamps provided, but please wear old clothes. Some ladder climbing and crawling involved, suitable for adults and children over 6. Meeting point: National Trust yard behind Wizard restaurant, Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge (SJ859773) Leaders: Ranger Martin James and Paul Stubbs of the Derbyshire Caving Club Booking: 01625 504505 (Places limited - please book in advance, There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Partnership, Suitable for anyone over the age of 6)

Wednedsday Walk

8 October 2008 , 10:00 - 13:00

Come and enjoy this 6-8 km (4-5mile) walk around the high and low pathways of Alderley Edge. Meeting point: Car Park at Alderley Park, off Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge (SJ842785) Leader: Ranger Dan Coates Information: 01625 504518 (Moderate walking grade, Healthy Walk/Event, Bring binoculars if you have them, Please wear suitable boots/clothing)

Animal Tracking

26 October 2008 , 13:00 - 15:00

Come and learn the art of animal tracking and see what you can discover. Suitable for accompanied children from 7 to 11 years of age. Location: Riverside Park, Macclesfield, (SJ913746) Leader: Ranger Dan Coates Information: 01625 504518 (Children must be accompanied by an adult, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Please leave your dog at home, Suitable for anyone between the ages of 7 and 11)

Hedge Your Bets

2 November 2008 , 10:30 - 15:00

If Iron Age man could do it, so can you! Have a go at hedgelaying. Instruction and tools provided, but please wear old clothes. Either drop in or stay all day. Meeting point: Please ring to confirm location. Leader: Ranger Peter Dowse Information: 01625 504528 (Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16, Bring a packed lunch, Wildlife & Healthy Walk/Event)

War & Remembrance Trail

9 November 2008 , 13:00 - 15:00

On this Day of Remembrance, join us on a tour of the cemetery and discover some the stories behind those who have fallen in the service of their country. ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS PLACES LIMITED. Meeting point: The Cemetery Lodge, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield (SJ907742) Leaders: Macclesfield Borough Council Community and Wellbeing Booking: 01625 504505 (Easy walking grade, Historical walk/event, Places limited - please book in advance)

Wednesday Walk

12 November 2008 , 10:00 - 13:00

Experience the charm of Prestbury village and the surrounding area on this 6-8km (4-5 mile) ramble. Meeting point: Springfield Car Park (Behind the Admiral Rodney), Prestbury (SJ901771) Leader: Ranger Christine Robinson Information: 01625 504518 (Easy walking grade, Healthy and Wildlife walk/event, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Bring binoculars if you have them)

Chainsaw Carving

16 November 2008 , 11:00 - 14:00

Come and see Ranger Ed Pilkington use his chainsaw to carve an owl out of a tree stump. Drop in any time to watch the transformation. Meeting point: Higher Doles Meadow, Middlewood Way, Whitely Green (SJ926794) Nearest car park: Rushmere Close off Holehouse Lane, Whiteley Green (SJ927789) Leader: Ranger Ed Pilkington Information: 01625 504528 (Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Ideal for families & accompanied children)

Winter Treet Wander

23 November 2008 , 10:30 - 12:00

Come and learn about our native trees and how to identify them on a short walk along the Middlewood Way. Meeting point: Rangers' Office, Adlington Road, Bollington (SJ930781) Leader: Ranger Peter Dowse Information: 01625 504528 (Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Easy walking grade, Wildlife Walk/Event)

Holly Wreath Workshop

7 December 2008 , 10:00 - 13:00

Make your home look festive by creating a holly wreath for your door. Meeting point: Information on booking Leader: Ranger Dan Coates Booking: 01625 504505 (There is a charge, normally payable in advance of event, Places limited - please book in advance, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available)

Bodge It!

7 December 2008 , 12:00 - 15:00

A chance to see and try the ancient craft of woodturning. A joint event with The Peak District National Park Rangers. Meeting point: Trentabank Ranger Centre, Macclesfield Forest (SJ961711) Leader: Ranger Ed Pilkington Information: 01625 504528 (Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available, Ideal for families & accompanied children, Partnership event)

Wednedsday Walk

10 December 2008 , 10:00 - 13:00

Enjoy the Winter scene around the Cheshire village of Eaton, near Congleton, and the surrounding area on this 6-8km (4-5mile) ramble. Parking is by the kind permission of The Plough Inn, public house. Anyone wishing to eat on their return please book at least a week before the walk to avoid disappointment (Tel: 01260 280207). Meeting point: The Plough Inn public house, Macclesfield Rd, Eaton (SJ869655). Leader: Ranger Dan Coates Information: 01625 504518 (Medium walking grade, Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Healthy walk/event, Please leave your dog at home, Refreshment stop/opportunity for refreshments)

Hedge Your Bets 2

14 December 2008 , 10:30 - 15:00

Another chance to try your hand at hedgelaying - a countryside skill as old as the hills! Instruction and tools provided, but please wear old clothes. Either drop in or stay all day. Meeting point: Please ring to confirm location. Leader: Ranger Paul Hughes Information: 01625 504528 (Please wear suitable boots/clothing, Suitable for anyone over the age of 16, Bring a packed lunch, Healthy and Wildlife walk/event)

Music & Mince Pies

21 December 2008 , 13:00 - 15:00

Come to West Park and take a break from your Christmas shopping. Eat festive fare, listen to the sounds of the season and meet Father Christmas. Meeting point: The Pavilion, West Park, Macclesfield (SJ910740) Leaders: Father Christmas and his helpers Information: 01625 504518 (Ideal for families & accompanied children, Full accessibility - level or ramped access. Accessible toilets available)