What’s On

Clayton Vale Centre. Friends of Clayton Vale annual Easter event with duck race in the River Medlock and family activities at Clayton Vale. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. Watch the early butterflies and other signs of spring emerge on Clayton Vale with local naturalist Jack Christian. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Community Orchard, Philips Park. You are invited to a guided tour of the Community Orchard with family fun to follow. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. Get Walking Day is part of the celebrations for the Ramblers' 75th anniversary year. It's a great opportunity for people across Manchester to celebrate walking and raise awareness of its benefits by enjoying a walk with the Get Walking Keep Walking Team. We hope to see you there! Everyone welcome.
Starting and finishing at Clayton Vale’s visitor centre, the walk will be about 4 - 5 miles long – approximately 2 hours. Meeting at 1.00pm. Water and fruit provided. Contact Jen Green, Project Co-ordinator, Get Walking Keep Walking. 0161 232 3106 or email; jen.green@ramblers.org.uk

Clayton Vale Centre. Like to improve your photography skills? Then join photographer Len Grant in the Medlock Valley for an afternoon of non-technical fun with a camera. Places are limited for this workshop to 20 – book your place now. Learn some basic photo-taking tips before going out ‘on assignment’ to capture the beauty of the Vale. A jargon-free workshop of inspiration for absolute beginners upwards. Bring any type of digital camera.
Book your place via the warden - places booked on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Philips Park. Annual party in the park event in Philips Park including Seeds of the East and Urbanathalon. For more details see; www.urbanathlon.co.uk or www.philipspark.org.uk. Contact Jen McAndrews, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. The plants and animals living in lakes can provide clues to how
healthy the water is. Just us for a pond dip and survey to find outr how healthy our pond is. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. A great physical sport, allowing you to have fun in the outdoors, learn
about the countryside, develop special awareness and learn to map read.
Please wear suitable clothing. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. A great way to find out what's going on inside ponds. You never know what you're going to find in your nets a whole zoo of wiggling, swimming beasties or watching larger types of pond life such as
frogs and diving beetles going about their daily business. Please wear suitable clothing . Contact Jen McAndrews, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. Bat walk around Clayton Vale to spot the local bat species. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Meet Park Bridge Visitor Centre. Walk from Park Bridge, down to Manchester- transport provided back to start. Contact: Oldham Countryside Service 0161 620 8202

Community Orchard, Philips Park. Celebrate national Apple day in style by pressing and peeling apples and take a look around the Community Orchard within Philips Park Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale Centre. Family fun crafts. Preparing for Halloween at Clayton Vale centre. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Clayton Vale. The Friends of Clayton Vale are holding their annual spooky walk in the dark. Walk begins at the centre, Edge Lane. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090

Philips Park. Annual fireworks at Philips Park, please check web site for more details and confirmation. Contact Jen McAndrew, park warden for more information on 0161 231 3090