Wildside LR 2 2 16 - Calderdale Learning Network
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Wildside LR 2 2 16 - Calderdale Learning Network
WILDSIDE walks, activities and events IN CALDERDALE April 2016 march 2017 Jerusalem Farm Campsite Jerusalem Farm is situated between Halifax and Hebden Bridge in the heart of the picturesque Luddenden Valley in rural Calderdale. The campsite is on a flat grassy area adjacent to Luddenden Brook and Wade Wood, which is designated as a Local Nature Reserve due to it being a good example of mixed deciduous woodland. The site offers campers all the basic facilities one would expect on a campsite without being commercialised and has an added bonus in that the site is not accessible to cars (the car parking area is a couple of minutes walk from the camping area) which helps create a feeling of peace and tranquillity on the site. Jerusalem Farm is ideal for people who wish to escape from the pressures of everyday life and offers visitors the opportunity to get back to nature in an idyllic setting. Site open: Friday 1st April - Sunday 2nd October P Jerusalem Farm Don’t overshootOnly 20 yards Points to note: No under 18’s unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Charges £6 per night for adults £4 per night for children under 15 (Under 5’s free) £1 per dog (maximum 2 per party) £3 Gazebo per night £1 discount for Passport to Leisure holders Please contact 01422 883246 for further information. Jerusalem Farm Campsite Booth, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 6XJ. BOOTH Bus Terminus Oates Royd Mills MIDGLEY LUDDENDEN VILLAGE Look for a sign to BOOTH Toilets Kershaw House HEBDEN BRIDGE 4 miles A646 Pub Take-away Pub LUDDENDEN FOOT Not to scale HALIFAX 4 Miles A646 WILDSIDE walks, activities and events APRIL 2016 - MARCH 2017 Welcome to the Safer, Cleaner, Greener walks and events programme 2016/17. Thank you to everyone who has put time and effort into making the programme possible. This year’s programme has a number of highlights including several chances to climb Wainhouse Tower, more walks from our Walks around the coming to Ogden Water just before Christmas. For those of you who like getting your hands dirty, we have on offer lots of practical days to get involved in and there are two training courses where you can learn to weave with willow. For families we have a variety of family learning sessions where participants can learn more about on offer. We are thrilled that our partner organisations have been able to offer walks for our programme again this year. Special thanks to the West Calderdale Ramblers, Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group, Calderdale Bird Conservation Group, CREW and Calderdale Heritage Walks whose support is very much appreciated as always. Thanks also must go to all walk and event leaders; without whom there wouldn’t be a programme and to Adam Swift and Chris Sutcliffe who have supplied PLEASE NOTE For information about grading of walk, what to bring etc. please refer to page 4 and 5 of this booklet. For sites for which we have the information available, we have included postcode details for those people using a satellite navigation system. Please do not Farm using a postcode you will get lost! The National Trust at Hardcastle Crags also runs a guided walks programme. Please telephone: 01422 844518 for details. Calderdale Heritage Walks run a programme of Heritage walks. E-mail: CdaleHeritageWks@ aol.com for details or telephone 01422 201640. 3 taking part PLEASE TurN Off yOur mObILE PhONE DurINg ThE WALk/EvENT Most activities are free - see listing for details. Dress appropriately for the activity. Walkers need boots, warm clothing and waterproofs, except for in summer when, boots/stout shoes and you bring waterproofs. No booking is required unless stated in the programme. For walks and events in the countryside, we would prefer you to leave your dog at home. If you do bring it please keep it on a lead at all times. Please note that Open Access land may have restrictions on dogs at certain times of the year, which may not be in force at the time of going to press. Please also note that some landowners have banned dogs from Open Access land permanently (for example Walshaw Dean Estate and Manshead Hill). Where dogs are allowed on Access land, they must be kept on a lead at all times. If in doubt, please leave your pet at home for the walk. No unaccompanied children under 16. Check bus times for ‘bus walks’ and bring change for the fare. The pace of our walks is relatively slow. If anyone gets ahead of the leader then we will assume that they have left the walk. Walks are circular unless otherwise stated. No smoking whilst attending led walks and activities. 4 uSEfuL CONTACTS Safer, Cleaner greener Team 01422 284428 (answerphone halifax visitor Centre 01422 368725 hebden bridge visitor and Canal Centre 01422 843831 Todmorden Tourist Information Centre 01706 818181 PLEASE NOTE Whilst every care is taken on these walks and activities, please remember that everyone taking part does so at their own risk. We reserve the right to refuse to allow ill equipped people to take part if we feel that to allow them to do so could endanger themselves or others. kEy TO SymbOLS E E/M M M/H H Easy walk on level paths Easy walk, some climbing Moderate walk for anyone reasonably active Harder walk for experienced walkers walkers only Bus available to near starting point Train available to near starting point Wheelchair and pushchair accessible Bring lunch Sorry no dogs with the exception of guide or hearing dogs Particularly suitable for families (strictly no unaccompanied children) LNR Walk visits Local Nature Reserve TyPE Of ACTIvITy Practical Task - please wear old clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty! Walk - please wear appropriate footwear and clothing Event Training course Green Flag award winning site 5 CALDERDALE HERITAGE WALKS 2016/17 Discover more about Calderdale’s history, how the area evolved and about life in our towns and villages down the years. These Guided Walks vary from 2 to 3 hours and most cost £3 per head. The summer programme covers locations right across Calderdale from late April to the end of October with at least one walk on offer every week. In winter there’s a reduced programme of roughly one walk per fortnight. A selection of walks are listed in Wildside. Free programmes from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries, Museums, Countryside sites and Council Offices within Calderdale. See full details on the website at: www.CalderdaleHeritageWalks.org.uk Email: [email protected] if you’d like to be added to the Heritage Walks e-mailing list. Walks organised by Calderdale Heritage Guides Cyclists Touring Club Calderdale CTC is the local group of CTC, the national cycling charity. We ride for fun and enjoyment and we have rides every week all year round. Most of our regular rides are free of charge. They are easy paced and we do not leave people behind. All our rides include a stop for coffee and a chat. Fed up with riding on your own? Tired of the same routes all the time? Come and join us ! You can find more information about who we are and where we ride on our website www.calderdalectc.org.uk. Ride reports and photos can be found on our Facebook page Calderdale CTC. 6 The Jungle Experience and Manor Heath Park This green flag award winner is a tropical oasis packed collection of plants from all over the World. the closing time is 15.30 (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Cost: £1 per person age 6 years and over. Schools and community groups catered for by prior arrangement. For Flutterbites cafe opening times visit http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/leisure-and-culture/parks-andopen-spaces/parks/manor-heath-park-and-jungle-experience Fully accessible play area and sand pit. Formal gardens with plenty of seating, on- street parking nearby. for more information, contact manor heath Park, manor heath road, halifax hX3 0Eb. Telephone 01422 365631 or e-mail [email protected] 7 The Wainhouse Tower King Cross, Halifax Pay a visit, climb the internal spiral staircase, take in the fantastic view from this fabulously ornate, 77 metres (253 feet high) Victorian chimney! Opening Times: Easter Monday May Day Monday Spring Bank Monday Father’s Day Sunday August Bank Monday 28 March 2 May 30 May 19 June 29 August 11.00 - 16.00 11.00 - 16.00 11.00 - 16.00 11.00 - 16.00 11.00 - 16.00 Adults £2.50 Children and Passport to Leisure (PTL) £2.00 Child Passport to Leisure (PTL) £1.50 Family Ticket £8.00 Please contact P. Oddy on 01422 365631 for further information or to book a private visit. 8 Photo courtesy of Andrew Cowton Prices Calderdale Local Access Forum needs you! Local Access Forum’s were set up under Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 to be bodies which deal with matters relating to “ ... the improvement of public access to land in that area for the purposes of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area ...”. The Calderdale Local Access Forum held its first meeting in April 2013. Meetings are held 4 times per year in Halifax in the early evening. New members are currently sought especially people who are landowners with Rights of Way on their land or Open Access land, horse riders, people who enjoy accessing the countryside who have a disability and people who are from a Black or Minority Ethnic Group. Please contact the Countryside and Woodlands Service on 01422 284415 or e-mail [email protected] if you would like to know more or would like to apply to join. Friends of Colden Clough Practical work days on the 1st Tuesday of the month. All welcome. Please contact Dave Wilson on 07720249359 for further information or e-mail [email protected] 9 Countryside Volunteers Do you have an interest in preserving Calderdale’s countryside? Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service is responsible for maintaining and preserving Calderdale’s unique landscape. We are always looking for volunteers to assist us in our work. Volunteer opportunities include practical work, working with school groups, leading guided walks, working in the shop at Ogden Water and survey work. Interested? For further details, please call Philip Singh on 0784 178 4185 or e-mail [email protected] who’ll be happy to tell you more. 10 T RYS DE F RIE N D S UN DA L E’ S O C ALD ER C Friends of Calderdale’s Countryside OF I The Friends are a group of volunteers who work in partnership with Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service in the protection, enhancement and promotion of Calderdale’s countryside. The Group is run by a small committee and holds an Annual General Meeting in December each year to which all volunteers are invited. The Friends Group was set up by volunteers and staff of Calderdale Countryside Service, helped with funding from BTCV (now TCV) and the Bearder Trust. One of the main aims of the Friends is to access funding from grant making bodies to enable it to carry out projects across Calderdale and support other groups with similar aims. Since the Friends were set up a number of years ago it has been successful in obtaining funds from a range of grant making bodies. This has enabled it to do work on the permissive riverside footpath at Foster Bridge in Hebden Bridge, improve and restore disabled access paths at Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve and undertake improvement work at Beechwood Park in Illingworth. It has also purchased hedge laying tools and equipment including a moth trap, identification leaflets, wildflowers, tepee and marquee. One of the Friends most successful initiatives has been the production of 15 different leaflets of Walks around Villages in Calderdale. These leaflets have been a great success necessitating the reprinting of the most popular ones. Following the success of those leaflets the Friends have also produced five new leaflets this year. The Walks Leaflets are available from Tourist Information Centres, local libraries and other outlets across Calderdale. We are always open to suggestions for projects to make improvements, protect, look after and enhance the beautiful countryside we have in Calderdale and would love to hear from like-minded people. Please see our website: www.friendsofcountryside.weebly.com for more information and details of how we can be contacted. Follow the Countryside and Woodlands Service on Twitter @CalderCountry Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/caldercountry 11 Download your Walking with History eTrail Apps! Pennine Horizons have developed Apps for 12 local history walks which can be downloaded to your Smart Phone or Tablet. The Apps contain; map, walk directions, audio commentaries and historical photographs, allowing you to explore the area’s unique landscape and outstanding industrial heritage e.g. explore the Ryburn Valley in the steps of Sam Hill, the mills of Colden Clough, Packhorse Routes, and Radical history sites throughout the Calder valley - walks vary from 2 to 8 miles. Download the Apps and take yourself for a walk: www.pennineheritage.org.uk/Trails 12 march/april 2016 monday 4 April OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Saturday 26 march AmPhIbIANS AT CrOmWELL bOTTOm E LNR Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve (Grid Reference SE 124223) at 10.30 for a 10.40 start. Circa 2 mile walk on easy paths around the nature reserve identifying and counting amphibian species. Event lasts approximately 3 hours. Free walk but donations welcome to Halifax Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. more information on 0771 500 5379. Tuesday 5 April Sunday 3 April bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR hIghS AND LOWS Of brIghOuSE M Meet David Austin from the Calderdale Ramblers Association at 10.30 at Brighouse railway station grid ref: SE 146 224 for a 6.2 miles walk. Please contact the leader on 01484 717820 or 0779 048 0058 for more information or to check if the route is suitable for dogs. Free of charge. Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. 13 Tuesday 5 April COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR The Friends of Colden Clough usually every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. Saturday 9 April CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Wednesday 6 April SPrINg TImE SAuNTEr E LNR at Ogden Water at 10.30 to use your senses to explore the woods around the reservoir. £3.10 per child (£2.10 Passport to Leisure holders). Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. Sunday 10 April rOCkS AND mINErALS IN hALIfAX TOWN CENTrE Wednesday 6 April ThE EvENINg NEWTS LNR close up look for different species of this secretive amphibian. Meet 19.30 in the Cromwell Bottom car park. (Behind Cromwell House, off the A6025 Elland - Brighouse Road HD6 2RG – look out for the brown road sign). Insect repellent, torch and suitable clothing recommended. For further information contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619. No charge. 14 E Meet Alison Tymon from West Yorkshire Geology Trust at 14.00 outside Halifax Minster, Kirkgate, Halifax (main porch – Grid Reference SE 097 252) for a short walk (c. 0.5 mile) to look at the building stones of the many notable buildings in Halifax’s town centre. Please contact the leader on 01289 305842 or 0783 163 7634 if you need any further information. Free of charge. Sunday 10 April Wednesday 13 April bIrDS Of A fEAThEr DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy M Ramblers Association at 10.30 at Mytholmroyd Community Centre grid ref: SE 012 260 for an 8 mile walk. Contact the leader on 01422 823491 or 0777 151 7790 for further information dogs. Free of charge. monday 11 April ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! Saturday 16 April E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. PArk WOOD ELLAND, ITS bLuEbELLS, WILDLIfE AND hISTOry M Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax Park Road junction, Elland (Grid Reference SE 109 217) at 10.30 for a 10.40 start. 2.5 mile walk which is hilly, muddy and sometimes boggy in places but well worth it to see the amazing display of Bluebells if we catch them right. Plenty of opportunities to learn about other plants and look and listen for birds if we don’t! Contact the leader on 0771 250 05379 if you need further information. Free walk but donations 15 Saturday 16 April Sunday 17 April IT hAPPENED 300 mILLION yEArS AgO CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy E/M Geologist) from West Yorkshire Geology Trust in the car park off Stainland Road, Stainland (behind the Red Lion but not the pub car park) at 13.00 for a 2.5 mile meandering circular route from the car park to Eaves Top Quarries and back to look at Millstone Grit rocks and their features. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Free of charge. Sunday 17 April CrOSSLEyS IN NOrTh WEST hALIfAX E The family were involved in far more than just carpets. Their many and varied contributions to Halifax included houses, chapels, a major park, almshouses and much more! Meet Linda Croft from Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 at the Hopwood Lane entrance to People’s Park, Halifax. Cost £3 (all ages). No need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. 16 12+ LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. Sunday 17 April mOOrS AND A mEDIEvAL WALL M Meet Trish Brennan from Calderdale Ramblers Association at 10.45 at Sowerby Bridge railway station car park grid ref: SE 062 235 for a 7 mile walk. Contact the leader on 01422 825726 or 0790 955 3968. Free of charge. monday 18 April OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E See Monday 4 April listing for details. Tuesday 19 April OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. Thursday 21 April NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. 17 Sunday 24 April bIrDS AND bEASTS Of WOODS AND fIELDS M LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 09.00 outside Mereside Cafe, Shibden Park for a 3 hour walk up and over Beacon Hill looking at birds and beasties in the local area. Uphill to start with but lots of stops. Snack & drink required, bring binoculars if you have them. Sunday 24 April hAmLETS ArOuND CLIfTON M Meet Peter Davies from Calderdale Ramblers Association at 13.30 in Thornhill Beck Lane car park, Brighouse grid ref: SE 147 236 for a 5 mile walk. Contact the leader on 01484 717820 or email [email protected] for more information or to check if the route is suitable for dogs. Free of charge. monday 25 April ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 11 April listing for details. 18 MAY 2016 Tuesday 3 may bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR Sunday 1 may DAWN ChOruS E See Tuesday 5 April listing for details. monday 9 may LNR Meet members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group and clear the head with an early meander around Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve listening to the birds on National Dawn Chorus Day. Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk. Meet in the Cromwell Bottom Car Park HD6 2RG. Free of charge but donations welcome to the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group. Start time 05.30. monday 2 may OvENDEN hEALTh WALk ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. E See Monday 4 April listing for details. Tuesday 10 may gOINg bATTy IN ThE PArk Tuesday 3 may COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 5 April listing for details. E Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 20.45 outside Shelf Village Hall, to learn about nocturnal wildlife and (hopefully) see some bats. Insect repellent and torches recommended. 19 Wednesday 11 may DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy See Wednesday 13 April listing for details. Wednesday 11 may NOrLAND mOOr PrACTICAL DAy LNR to manage issues on the Reserve. 10.00 – 12.30. Contact Robin Dalton on 07712867619 for meeting point. Saturday 14 may Thursday 12 may SAuNTErINg ArOuND ThE ShIbDEN vALLEy M Thursday 12 may mOOrLAND bIrDS WALk 10+ Bird Conservation Group and Hugh Delph Quarry (on the A672, 2.5 miles SW of Ripponden, just above the boarding kennels grid reference SE 018161) at 19.15 for a 2 hour moorland walk looking for the birds, such as Twite, Peregrine and Merlin, that make the South Pennines so special. Donations welcomed to Calderdale Bird Conservation Group. 20 M Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax Meet Chris Sutcliffe on the front lawn outside Shibden Hall at 10.30 for a 6 mile walk through “Sheep-dene” taking M WILD DAffODILS AND LITTLE OWLS rIShWOrTh rAmbLE green car park (Mill Fold) off B6113 at the bottom of Ripponden Bank (Grid Reference SE040197) at 10.30 for a 10.40 start. Walk goes up the Ryburn on woodland paths, doing a circuit at Rishworth and returning on a high contour. We may see the native a Little Owl or two on a certain wall. Distance circa 2.5 miles. Saturday 14 may CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Saturday 9 April listing for details. Sunday 15 may monday 16 may CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy OvENDEN hEALTh WALk 12+ LNR See Sunday 17 April listing for details. Sunday 15 may hEbDEN brIDgE 1750-1900 E In 1750 there were 5 buildings in what is now the central part of Hebden Bridge. But then it started to grow! Looking at various factors which aided that expansion in the next 150 years. Meet David Nortcliffe from Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 by the Tourist Information Centre on New Road. Cost £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 17 may OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 19 April listing for details. 21 Wednesday 18 may Tuesday 24 may TWO grEENS gOINg bATTy IN LIghTCLIffE M Meet Philip Singh outside the Olde White Bear Pub in Norwood Green at 10.00, for a 4.5 mile walk taking in scenic views of Coley, Norwood Green and Shelf. Dogs welcome but must be kept on lead at all times. Bring a snack and a drink. Thursday 19 may NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy See Thursday 21 April listing for details. monday 23 may ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Meet Chris Sutcliffe and members of the Friends of St Matthews Churchyard at 21.00 at the base of the tower opposite the Sun Inn (Please do not park in the pub car park) to learn about bats and (hopefully) see some hunting around. Tuesday 31 may hEDgEhOg DAy Come along to Manor Heath Park to learn more about these wonderful you can help them to survive. Drop in anytime between 10.00 and 12.00 or 13.00 and 15.00 to learn about ways to make your garden hedgehog friendly, take part in some art and craft activities and hopefully, meet a hedgehog (still E See Monday 9 May listing for details. 22 print). £3.10 charge (Passport to Leisure holders £2.10). JUNE 2016 monday 6 June OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Wednesday 1 June STrEAm DIPPINg LNR about freshwater minibeasts. Wellies essential plus a change of trousers and socks! Booking essential – visit www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk £3.10 per child (£2.10 for Passport to Leisure holders). Insect repellent recommended. Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 7 June Sunday 5 June ArOuND NOrWOOD grEEN E/M Meet David Austin at 13.00 in Bailiff Bridge Memorial Park (grid reference SE 137232) for a 5 mile circular walk to the pretty village of Norwood Green pastures. For more information, contact the leader on 0779 048 0058. COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 5 April listing for details. Tuesday 7 June bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. 23 Thursday 9 June Sunday 12 June mID-SummEr mAgIC ON mIDgLEy mOOr CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy M Following the Calderdale Way across Midgley Moor to Hardcastle Crags. Returning via Hebden Bridge on the Rochdale Canal Towpath. Meet Mike Barnett in Luddenden Car Park (0L042258) at 09.45 for a 9 mile walk. Suitable for accompanied children if they are used to walking the distance. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for more information. 12+ LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. monday 13 June ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Saturday 11 June CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 14 June SCArr AND LONg WOOD PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe on Scarr Bottom Road, below Scarr Wood at 10.00 for a session of practical work looking after the 2 nature reserves. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. 24 Wednesday 15 June Sunday 19 June DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy vOTES fOr WOmEN E/M The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! Walk in the footsteps of Lavena Saltonstall, visiting the homes of Hebden Bridge suffragettes, the clothing factories where they worked. Ending in George Square where Emmeline Pankhurst addressed vast from Calderdale Heritage Walks outside Hebden Bridge station at 14.15. This 3-hour walk, includes some hillside paths, could be muddy. Appropriate footwear needed. Cost £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. Thursday 16 June NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. friday 17 June OvEr ThE EDgE M Meet Moy Cash at 10.00 outside Todmorden Sports Centre, Centre Vale Park for a 3 mile walk through Buckley Wood to Todmorden Edge and Dobroyd Castle with views over the Walsden Valley. 25 monday 20 June OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Tuesday 21 June OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. Thursday 23 June bOuNDINg ArOuND brIghOuSE M Meet Chris Sutcliffe in the formal rose gardens, Wellholme Park, Brighouse walk through the countryside around farms, old lanes and houses. monday 27 June ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E 26 JULY 2016 Tuesday 5 July COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR The Friends of Colden Clough usually Saturday 2 July OgDEN’S WATEry WOrLDS E LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe & Robin Dalton at 13.30 outside the classroom at Ogden Water for a session exploring the watery worlds around Ogden Water. We will be pond and stream dipping, so bring wellies. ). £3.10 charge (Passport to Leisure holders £2.10). Booking essential – visit www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk monday 4 July OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. Tuesday 5 July bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. Wednesday 6 July NOrLAND mOOr PrACTICAL DAy LNR to manage issues on the Reserve. 10.00 – 12.30. Contact Robin Dalton on 07712867619 for meeting point. 27 Wednesday 6 July Saturday 9 July hALIfAX hArrIErS hELEN WINDSOr 10k rOAD rACE WILLOW ChICkENS SCuLPTurES Meet at Greetland All Rounders Sports Club, Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8PS (grid reference SE071213), for a 19.15 start. running club is £10 (plus £2 if entering on the day) and £12 (plus £2) for organised by Halifax Harriers. Runners need to be aged 15+ to take part. Visit http://www.halifaxharriers.co.uk/ club/club-races/helen-windsor-10k/ for more details or to book on-line. Entries may be accepted on the night if numbers allow. LNR Come to Ogden Water for a chance to learn how to weave with willow and make your own chicken sculpture to take home with you. Course run by Nature. Time: 10.00 – 15.00. Cost £50 per person (maximum of 8 places available). Suitable for beginners and more advanced weavers and possibly suitable for people with disabilities, contact tutor for more information. for details: 07588 944166, email joe@ creativewithnature.co.uk, website www.creativewithnature.co.uk Booking essential – deposit required. friday 8 July Saturday 9 July WhIrLAW PANOrAmA CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy E/M Meet Moy Cash outside Todmorden Sports Centre at 10.00 for a 3.25 mile walk to Bents Clough and on to Whirlaw. 28 LNR Sunday 10 July Tuesday 12 July bASIC NAvIgATION DAy SCArr AND LONg WOOD PrACTICAL DAy M LNR Meet David Austin for a 5 mile walk from Brookfoot near Brighouse learning how to read a map and navigate by various techniques, including using a compass. Limited numbers so please call the walk leader on 01484 717820 or 07790 480058 Wednesday 13 July and place. Free of charge. DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy monday 11 July details. ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Wednesday 13 July WILDLIfE, WATEr AND PEAT A mOOrLAND WALk M moors, and in this walk, led by Moors for the Future Partnership, we will look for moorland wildlife and see the effects of conservation work carried out on damaged areas of the moor. Since 2003 they have been working to protect the most degraded moorland landscape in Europe, improving and enhancing the blanket bog and moorland fringe habitats. We will look at how these improvements affect wildlife, water, peat and people. Meet at 14.00 in the Windy Hill Transmitter car park (grid reference SD 98291 14168), on the A672 near junction 22 of the M62 (border between Calderdale and Rochdale). The walk will take approximately 2 hours and cover a distance of around 3 miles. Some rough terrain, so walking boots and appropriate outdoor clothing essential. 29 Thursday 14 July Wednesday 20 July DOWN AND ArOuND frOm OgDEN ThE NATIvES Of NOrLAND mOOr M E Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 outside the Ogden Water Visitor Centre for a 7 mile walk over moors, though valleys and Ogden Water. Meet PeachySteve and Robin Dalton in the Recreation Ground car park, Norland at 18:00 for a gentle walk around the Moor and an introduction to the native and not-so-native plants that are found locally. Sunday 17 July CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy 12+ LNR Thursday 21 July NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. Saturday 23 July monday 18 July LOWEr COLDEN E/M OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Tuesday 19 July OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR 30 The early phases of the Industrial Revolution happened here. Visiting the sites and hearing the stories of the early water-powered textile mills - some of which converted to Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 by Hebden Bridge Parish Church (just off the main road approx 0.4 miles west of Hebden Bridge centre). Stout footwear needed. Cost £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. monday 25 July ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 July PubLIC ArT gOES WILD Help make a large scale piece of public art using litter and recycled materials at Ogden Water. Suitable for families with school age children. Details still to Please e-mail countryside@calderdale. gov.uk Saturday 30 July yOur LOCAL bIg buTTErfLy COuNT E LNR Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve (Grid Reference SE 124223) at 10.30 for a 10.40 start. Circa 2 mile walk on easy paths around the nature reserve identifying a chance to view the spectacular approximately 3 hours. Free walk but Society. Contact the leader for more information on 0771 500 5379. 31 AUGUST 2016 Tuesday 2 August COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 1 August OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. The Friends of Colden Clough usually every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. Thursday 4 August mEADOWLAND bug huNT LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside & Woodland Service at the front of Shibden Hall at 10.30 or 13.00 for a session of minibeast hunting in Cunnery Wood and the surrounding meadows. Cost £3.10 per child (£2.10 for Passport to Leisure holders). monday 1 August grASShOPPErS AND SmALL COPPErS E Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 14.00 at the junction of Shroggs Road & Hebble Lane, Brackenbeds for a session exploring the grasslands and capturing mini-beasts. Cost £3.00 per child (£2.00 for Passport to Leisure holders). No need to book, just turn up! 32 Sunday 7 August A STrOLL TO JuDy’S gArDENS Imagine a sunny Sunday in 1850s. gardens at Horse Close Bridge. Friends have an update on what they found. Cost £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. Meet Mary Twentyman from Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 by Norwood Green War Memorial. monday 8 August Wednesday 10 August ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. monday 8 August ArT IN ThE PArk Meet members of Calderdale Countryside & Woodland Service at the car park off Bridlestiles, Shelf Hall Park at 10.30 for a morning session of art & crafts using natural materials. Cost £3.60 per child (£2.60 for Passport to Leisure holders). details. Saturday 13 August CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. monday 15 August OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E See Monday 1 August listing for details. 33 monday 22 August ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 8 August listing for details. Tuesday 23 August PESky PIrATES Wednesday 17 August LET’S gO fLy A kITE! permitting!) on Norland Moor. Park in Norland car park (next to the swings) area. Look out for the large white marquee. Charge £3.60 per kite made (£2.60 for Passport to Leisure holders). Drop in anytime between 10.00 and 12.00 or 13.00 and 15.00. Contact Robin Dalton on 0771 286 7619 for further information. Thursday 18 August NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. 34 Come along to Ogden Water and have a go at making a pop-up pirate and a raft for them to sail the seven seas on. Booking essential (limited numbers) – visit www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk 2 sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. £3.60 (£2.60 Passport to Leisure holders) charge per person. Wednesday 24 August fLOur, fLAT brEAD AND fIrE LNR Ogden Water and learn how to make and enjoy your homemade bread for lunch. Children welcome but must be closely supervised by a responsible adult! 11.00 – 14.00. £3.60 (£2.60 Passport to Leisure holders) charge per person). N.B.This event is suitable for adults as well as family groups. Booking essential (limited numbers) – visit www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk SEPTEMBER 2016 Tuesday 6 September bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 5 September OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. Wednesday 7 September NOrLAND mOOr PrACTICAL DAy LNR to manage issues on the Reserve. 10.00 – 12.30. Contact Robin Dalton on 07712867619 for meeting point. Thursday 8 September Tuesday 6 September fOur hALLS COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy M LNR The Friends of Colden Clough usually every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 in the car park at Bridlestiles, Shelf Hall Park, Shelf, for a 6 ¼ mile walk through historic halls and houses. David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. 35 friday 9 September Saturday 10 September A WALk OvEr mIDgLEy mOOr CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy M LNR Meet Moy Cash outside Midgely Village Shop (the old Coop) at 10.00 for a 3.75 Midgely Moor to see the heather in Pennine Prospects’ Walk & Ride Festival 2016 10 September-25 September 2016 inclusive. For details visit: http://www.pennineprospects. co.uk/projects-programmes/ south-pennines-walk-ridefestival-2013 Saturday 10 September WALShAW DEAN CIrCuIT Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. Sunday 11 September TrEES IN ThE TOWN CENTrE E Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 09.30 outside Halifax Town Hall for a 2 hour walk looking at the trees around the Town Italian Alder and Cucumber Tree? Free of charge. M Meet Steve Blacksmith from Halifax Blake Dean (wide road below the old chapel) grid reference SD958314 for a 5 mile good stride round the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs above Hardcastle Crags on easy tracks/paths beside the grouse moors. Last year we saw a Marsh Harrier and countless tiny toads and froglets! Contact the leader on 0771 500 5379 if you need any further information. 36 monday 12 September ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 8 August listing for details. Tuesday 13 September Thursday 15 September SCArr AND LONg WOOD PrACTICAL DAy NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe on Scarr Bottom Road, below Scarr Wood at 10.00 for a session of practical work looking after the 2 nature reserves. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. See Thursday 18 August listing for details. Thursday 15 September bAT TALk AND WALk Tuesday 13 September bATS IN ThE bELfry E Meet Calderdale Countryside & Woodland staff and members of St Hipperholme) to learn more about bats and nocturnal wildlife that live in the local area. Meet outside the church at 19.30. Outdoor session including short Torches & warm clothing required. Free of charge. Wednesday 14 September E/M LNR Meet Hugh Firman and members of West Yorkshire Bat Group at 19.00 in the classroom (limited parking, please car Farm near Booth for a short talk and walk around the woods to look for bats. Free event but donations welcome to the Bat Group. monday 19 September OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E See Monday 5 September listing for details. DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy details. 37 Tuesday 20 September Sunday 25 September OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy brEWEry, mILLS AND rAILWAy LNR E/M Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. Wednesday 21 September bATS AT ShAW PArk A look at the changing face of the mid Hebble Valley where industry and transport have been superseded by leisure and residential development. Cost £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on the day. Strong shoes needed, some uneven surfaces, and one steep climb. Walk lasts 2½ - 3 hours. Meet Iain Cameron from Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 at the junction of Brackenbed Lane and Hebble Lane, Wheatley. E Discover batty goings on at night time in Shaw Park. Learn about these amazing mammals! All welcome. Bring torch and warm clothing. Meet Robin Dalton at 19:00 at the Shaw Park Car Park off Station Road, Holywell Green HX4 9AR. Contact the leader on 0771 286 7619 for further information. Sunday 25 September CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy 12+ LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. 38 monday 26 September ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 8 August listing for details. OCTOBER 2016 monday 3 October OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Sunday 2 October TO ‘ELL AND bACk’ 12+ LNR Meet at Heath Rugby Club, West Vale. Registration 07.30. Cost: £9.00 for LDWA members, £10.00 for others Entry fee includes refreshments on- The walk to ‘Ell and back’ 2016 is a challenging 20.4 mile circular route to walk or run. There are regular checkpoints, spectacular countryside views and hot food at the end. This event is organised and run by Elland Round Table volunteers. Stunning panoramic views over the foothills of the Pennines, Calderdale Valley and West Yorkshire Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 4 October COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR The Friends of Colden Clough usually Entry fee includes refreshments every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley STARTS AT 08.00 (LATER START FOR RUNNERS - 09.30) David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. For more information: Web: http://www.ellandback.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ events/1443841082607645/ Email: [email protected] Tuesday 4 October bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 6 September listing for details. 39 Saturday 8 October Sunday 9 October WILLOW bIrD fEEDErS uk fuNguS DAy AT fALL SPrINg WOODS LNR Come to Ogden Water for a chance to learn how to weave with willow and make your own bird feeder to take home with you. Course run by Nature. Time: 13.00 – 15.00. Cost £25 per person (maximum of 8 places available). Suitable for beginners and more advanced weavers and possibly suitable for people with disabilities, contact tutor for more information. for details: 0758 894 4166, email joe@ creativewithnature.co.uk, website www.creativewithnature.co.uk Booking essential – deposit required. E/M Celebrate UK Fungus Day for with Alison Galbraith and staff from the Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a foray into Fall Spring Woods looking for fungi. Search for earth balls, Turkey Tails and many others! Meet at Stainland Recreation Ground Car Park, HX4 9HG at 10:00. Contact Robin Dalton on 0771 286 7619 for further information. Free of charge. monday 10 October ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Saturday 8 October CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. 40 Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Wednesday 12 October Thursday 20 October DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! See Thursday 18 August listing for details. Sunday 16 October CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy 12+ LNR See Sunday 25 September listing for details. monday 17 October OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E monday 24 October ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 10 October listing for details. Sunday 30 October DArk hALIfAX E This revised walk recalls the severed heads, ghosts, creaking gibbets, strange burials and other peculiarities – like the guilty pig – historically associated with Halifax’s ancient centre. The charge for their walks is £3 (all ages). There’s no need to book, just turn up and pay on See Monday 3 October listing for details. Calderdale Heritage Walks at 14.15 by the West Gate (i.e. top gate) of Halifax Piece Hall. Tuesday 18 October monday 31 October OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy OvENDEN hEALTh WALk LNR See Tuesday 20 September listing for details. E See Monday 3 October listing for details. 41 NOVEMBER 2016 monday 7 November OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Tuesday 1 November COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 4 October listing for details. Tuesday 1 November See Monday 3 October listing for details. Wednesday 9 November DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy See Wednesday 12 October listing for details. bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 6 September listing for details. Wednesday 9 November NOrLAND mOOr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Saturday 5 November AuTumNAL ArT Come along to Ogden Water for a session of arts & crafts using natural material and autumnal leaves and fruit. No need to book just turn up. Start time 13.30. Cost: £3.60 per child (£2.60 Passport to Leisure holders). Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. to manage issues on the Reserve. 10.00 – 12.30. Contact Robin Dalton on 07712867619 for meeting point. Saturday 12 November CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Sunday 5 November fuNgAL fOrAy AT NOrTh DEAN WOODS See Saturday 8 October listing for details. monday 14 November E/M Meet Alison Galbraith and Robin Dalton for an afternoon hunting for fungi. Meet at 13:30 outside the front of Clay House, West Vale HX4 8AN. Contact 0771 286 7619 for further information. 42 ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 10 October listing for details. Tuesday 15 November monday 21 November OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E LNR See Tuesday 20 September listing for details. Thursday 17 November ArOuND ThE hILLTOP - ShELTErINg frOm ThE WIND If WE CAN! M Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 11.00 outside Southowram library, Law Lane, Southowram for a 4 ½ mile walk into the Red Beck valley and over Beacon Hill. Thursday 17 November NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 22 November SCArr AND LONg WOOD PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe on Scarr Bottom Road, below Scarr Wood at 10.00 for a session of practical work looking after the 2 nature reserves. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. monday 28 November Sunday 20 November CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy 12+ LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 10 October listing for details. 43 DECEMBER 2016 Saturday 10 December CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 5 December OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E See Monday 21 November listing for details. Tuesday 6 December COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR Saturday 10 December SANTA COmES TO OgDEN WATEr! E The Friends of Colden Clough usually every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. Tuesday 6 December bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. 44 Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. LNR Come along to Ogden Water to visit Father Christmas in his woodland grotto. Select time when booking online. Booking essential (limited numbers) – visit www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk £7.50 charge (includes present). (£6.50 Passport to Leisure holders). monday 12 December ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E See Monday 10 October listing for details. Wednesday 14 December monday 19 December DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! Thursday 15 December NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy See Thursday 17 November listing for details. Sunday 18 December CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy 12+ LNR Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 20 December OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. See Sunday 20 November listing for details. 45 JANUARY 2017 Tuesday 10 January OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 2 January OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E See Monday 19 December listing for details. Tuesday 3 January Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. Wednesday 11 January DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy See Wednesday 14 December listing for details. LNR See Tuesday 6 December listing for details. Saturday 14 January Tuesday 3 January bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR LNR See Tuesday 6 December listing for details. See Saturday 10 December listing for details. monday 9 January Sunday 15 January ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy E See Monday 10 October listing for details. 12+ LNR See Sunday 20 November listing for details. 46 monday 16 January monday 23 January OvENDEN hEALTh WALk ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 17 January OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 24 January OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR LNR Thursday 19 January NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy monday 30 January OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. details. Tuesday 31 January COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy LNR See Tuesday 6 December listing for details. 47 FEBRUARY 2017 Saturday 11 february CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 6 february OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E details. Tuesday 7 february bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. Sunday 12 february CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. 12+ LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. monday 13 february Wednesday 8 february DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! 48 ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E details. Tuesday 14 february OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Wednesday 15 february monday 27 february STArry, STArry NIghT (WE hOPE) ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk LNR Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service at Ogden Water to look through the telescopes for a session of star gazing and looking to the heavens. Session runs from 18.00 until 20.00. Meet outside the classroom. Bring binoculars or telescope if you have one. Contact Phillip Singh on 0784 178 4185 for further information. Free of charge. Thursday 16 february E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy Tuesday 28 february details. SCArr AND LONg WOOD PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 20 february OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Meet Chris Sutcliffe on Scarr Bottom Road, below Scarr Wood at 10.00 for a session of practical work looking after the 2 nature reserves. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. details. 49 MARCH 2017 Tuesday 7 march bEEChWOOD PArk PrACTICAL DAy LNR monday 6 march OvENDEN hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Mike Barnett outside Beechwood Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Ovenden area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Beechwood Park and Shroggs Park. Contact the leader on 01422 244302 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Tuesday 7 march COLDEN CLOugh PrACTICAL DAy Meet members of Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service for a session of practical work in Beechwood Park, north Halifax. Session runs from 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details and meeting point. Wednesday 8 march DIXON SCAr PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Dixon Scar are a new group in the Sowerby Bridge Area. They are a constituted community led group who are aided by the Countryside and Woodlands Service. We try to meet up for community events throughout the year and on the second Wednesday of every month depending on the type of task and who is available. For more information contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9359 or check out their Facebook page! LNR The Friends of Colden Clough usually Wednesday 8 march every month at 13.30. They perform various tasks including path repairs and conservation work. They are led by David Wilson the Upper Valley NOrLAND mOOr PrACTICAL DAy David for more information on times and meeting point on 0772 024 9359. 50 LNR to manage issues on the Reserve. 10.00 – 12.30. Contact Robin Dalton on 07712867619 for meeting point. Saturday 11 march CrOmWELL bOTTOm PrACTICAL DAy LNR Service staff and members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to help manage this unique and diverse Local Nature Reserve with a variety of practical activities. Meet at 09.30. Contact Robin Dalton 0771 286 7619 for further information. monday 13 march ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. Thursday 16 march NuTCLOugh PrACTICAL DAy The Friends of Nutclough, Hebden Bridge are a small group who are interested in the upkeep of this small site centred around the Ibbot Royd Beck as it runs through this delightful clough into Hebden Bridge. Work parties are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month but please contact David Wilson on 0772 024 9259 for more information. 51 Sunday 19 march Thursday 23 march CuNNEry WOOD PrACTICAL DAy ArOuND ThE hAmLETS 12+ LNR M Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve. Session runs 10.00 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information. Meet Chris Sutcliffe at 10.30 outside Ogden Water Visitor Centre for a 5 monday 20 march monday 27 march OvENDEN hEALTh WALk ILLINgWOrTh hEALTh WALk E E See Monday 6 March listing for details. Tuesday 21 march OgDEN WATEr PrACTICAL DAy LNR Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Ogden Water to help with ongoing management and new projects designed to look after the wildlife and infrastructure of the nature reserve. Session runs 09.45 – 15.00. Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more details. 52 and farmlands – warning this could get muddy! Health walk provided by CREW (Cardiac Rehabilitation through Exercise and Walking), but open to all. Meet Christine Cox outside Keighley Road Medical Centre at 13.00 for a walk in the Illingworth area. Routes vary depending on weather and the ability of those taking part but will be between 2 and 5 miles and will often visit Ogden Water. Contact the leader on 0753 104 7776 for further information. Some routes are accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs - call the leader to check before attending. Free of charge. For details of Calderdale Heritage walks visit: www.calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk/current.html For details of Calderdale Ramblers walks visit: www.calderdaleramblers.wordpress.com/forthcoming-walks/calderdaleramblers-walks/ Pennine Prospects’ Walk & Ride Festival 2016 10 September-25 September 2016 inclusive. For details visit: http://www.pennineprospects.co.uk/projects-programmes/southpennines-walk-ride-festival-2013 Follow the Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service on: @CalderCountry www.facebook.com/caldercountry 53 Halifax Scientific Society Wildlife Group The society is pleased to lead walks with Calderdale Countryside and Woodlands Service. The group run a year-round programme of activities including lectures, led walks and surveys. All are welcome to join - for details of membership see our blog at: calderdale-wildlife.blogspot.co.uk (find the “Walks and Talks” tab at the top) or enquire at Halifax Central Library where our indoor meetings take place. Halifax Scientific Society Wildlife Group The Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group support the management of the Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in partnership with Calderdale Council. We are a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the conservation and management of this important site for the benefit of education and wildlife. If you would like to contact us for more information or join the group - then email us at [email protected]. You can also post sightings of wildlife on our blog (contact us if you’d like to be able to do this). Cromwell Bottom is one of West Yorkshire’s most diverse LNRs, and is situated on the River Calder between Brighouse and Elland off the A6025, HD6 2RG. Visitors are very welcome. Please note that bicycles are not allowed at any time anywhere on the reserve and dogs must be under close control at all times. Ogden Water Country Park Ogden Water is a beautiful Local Nature Reserve that comprises of a large reservoir enclosed by woodland with open moor beyond. The heather uplands and peat moors form part of a Special Protection Area that is of international importance for breeding birds such as curlew, snipe, grouse and various birds of prey. There are numerous woodland trails and waterside paths to explore, including 1¼ miles of wheelchair accessible pathway around the reservoir and through sections of the woodlands. If you get up high to the edge of the woodlands you will be rewarded with stunning views. There is a small visitor centre on site which is open from 10.30am – 3.15pm daily which sells refreshments, souvenirs and self-guided walks leaflets. Car park opening times: January February March April May June July August September October November December 8am-4pm 8am-5pm 8am-7pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am-8pm 8am-7pm 8am-5pm 8am-4pm To Bradford and Keighley To Halifax Contact: Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA Tel 01422 249136 www.facebook.com/OgdenWater Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2016. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023069. Y L K E E W E L C Y REC ut your little, put o w o h r e tt a reat No m eek & win g w ry e v e g /waste recyclin ale.gov.uk rd e ld a .c w prizes ww E TR EA S TH KEN TO