wyre walks and activities 2016 - calendar

Do you love the outdoors?

Enjoy meeting people? Want to find out about wildlife?

Then volunteer with us in Wyre!

We are looking for people available at weekends and mid-week to join our team

of enthusiastic coast and countryside volunteers.

For more information please contact the volunteer co-ordinator on 01253

887504 or email [email protected]

Rossall Point

Admire the views across the Bay and over FleetwoodSee amazing wildlife from the Tower, in particular many wading and migrating birds visiting our shoreline. Join the rangers and local volunteer groups on Strandline Surveys. We are open 11am - 3pm Winter (Thursday – Sunday) 11am - 4pm Summer (Wednesday to Sunday). Free Entry.Email: [email protected] For more information wyre.gov.uk

Wyre Estuary Country ParkRiver Road, Stanah, Thornton FY5 5LR

01253 891000 (weekdays) 01253 863100 (weekends)

Family friendly natural play and wildlife experience. Guided walks, health walks,

tramper for hire, car park, play areas

Bridlepath, picnic areas, riverside walks

Email: [email protected] For more information wyre.gov.uk

Memorial ParkWarrenhurst Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7AE01253 891000

Family friendly green spaces Community activitiesDemonstration garden Picnic sitePond, meadows and woodland areaNatural play Play areas Bowling greens Parkour facility Tennis courts and multi-use games area

Teen Rangers @Wyre

Want to gain work experience of the work of a Ranger?

Enjoy seeing learning about wildlife? Aged 14 to 18?

Then put on some suitable clothing,bring a snack and drink and join in.

For the 2016 programme please contact [email protected] or 01253 863100.

January

Sat 2 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 3 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 5 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 6 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 8 10.30am Bilsborrow Legstretcher(Owd Nells) Moderate £Sat 9 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 12 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 13 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 16 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 19 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 21 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 22 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood, All TSat 23 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 26 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 27 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 29 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 30 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 31 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T

February

Tue 2 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 3 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 6 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 9 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 10 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 12 10.30am Scorton Legstretcher Moderate T £ (the Apple Store Café )Sat 13 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 16 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 17 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 19 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 20 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 23 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 24 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 26 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 27 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 28 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T

March

Tue 1 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 2 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 5 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 8 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 9 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 11 10.30am Claylands Legstretcher Moderate £ (Reception Car Park)Sat 12 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 15 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 18 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 19 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 22 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 23 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 25 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 26 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 27 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 29 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 30 2pm Visit Garstang Centre Moderate T

April

Sat 2 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 5 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 6 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 8 10.30am Cobble Hey Legstretcher Hard £ (Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens)Sat 9 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 12 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 13 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 15 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 16 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 19 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 20 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 22 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 23 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 24 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 26 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 27 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 30 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All T

May 7 - 15th

Sun 1 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 3 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 4 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 6 10.30am Garstang Legstretcher (Visit Garstang Centre) Moderate £Sat 7 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasySun 8 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 10 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 11 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyWed 11 6.30pm Bleasdale Legstretcher Moderate £ (Bleasdale Parish Hall)Fri 13 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 14 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasySun 15 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 17 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 18 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 20 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 21 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 22 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 24 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 25 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 28 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TSun 29 1pm Bluebell Tea Calder Vale Moderate Tue 31 2pm Singleton Church Easy

June

Wed 1 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 4 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 7 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 8 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 10 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 11 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 14 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 15 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 17 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 18 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 19 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 21 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 22 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 24 10.30am Brock Valley Legstretcher Moderate £ (Brock Valley Picnic Site)Sat 25 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 28 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 29 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T

July

Sat 2 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 5 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 6 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 8 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 9 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 12 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 13 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 15 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 16 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 17 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 19 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 20 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 22 10.30am Barnacre Legstretcher (Kenlis Arms) Moderate £Sat 23 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 26 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 27 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 30 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Easy

August

Tue 2 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 3 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 5 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 6 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 9 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 10 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 12 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 13 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 14 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 16 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 17 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 19 10.30am Knott End Legstretcher Moderate £ (Knott End Cafe)Sat 20 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 23 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 24 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 27 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 30 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 31 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park Easy

September

Fri 2 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 3 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 6 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 7 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 9 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 10 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 11 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 13 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 14 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 16 10.30am Skippool Legstretcher Moderate £ (Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton)Sat 17 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 20 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 21 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 24 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 27 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 28 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 30 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T

October

Sat 1 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 4 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 5 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 7 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 8 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 9 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 11 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 12 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateFri 14 10.30am Pilling Legstretcher Moderate £ (Pilling Village Centre car park)Sat 15 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 18 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 19 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TSat 22 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 25 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 26 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 28 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 29 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton Easy

November

Tue 1 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 2 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate TFri 4 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 5 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 6 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 8 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 9 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 12 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 15 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 16 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 18 10.30am Winmarleigh Legstretcher Moderate £ (Patten Arms)Sat 19 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre EasyTue 22 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton EasyWed 23 10.30am Pilling Village Centre car park EasyFri 25 2pm Memorial Park, Fleetwood All TSat 26 2pm Teanlowe car park, Poulton EasyTue 29 2pm Scorton Village Centre ModerateWed 30 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate T

December

Fri 2 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton EasySat 3 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton EasySun 4 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TTue 6 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre ModerateWed 7 2pm Visit Garstang Centre ModerateSat 10 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All TTue 13 2pm Singleton Church EasyWed 14 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy TFri 16 10.30am Cartford Legstretcher Moderate £ (Cartford Arms Car Park)Sat 17 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Easy

Walking Wyre Health Walks Calendar 2016All health walks are free and everyone is welcome no matter what their age or ability.

The volunteer walk leaders can help you take up walking by starting you off at a gentle amble to 10 to 20 minutes and leading you up to a one hour walk. Please let the leader know if you would find this helpful. All walk times are approximate, dependent upon pace of walkers.

Please arrive ten minutes before the start of the walk for a prompt departure.It will be necessary for each new customer to complete a health questionnaire.

Please note we need seven days notice to book a tramper for a health walk. Please note that where the £ sign is displayed, there is a charge for participating and all Legstretchers are two hours long.

wyre.gov.uk Visit Garstang

Tel: 01995 602125

WelcomeWe hope that you will enjoy our programme of health walks, guided walks and family activities and events. They provide an opportunity to experience the best of Wyre’s coast, countryside and parks.

Experience spectacular views of Morecambe Bay and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and find out more about the wildlife and heritage of the area.

How to book and find out moreYou can book activities (as well as accommodation) at Visit Garstang, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF.

Opening hours:Winter November - March 11am - 3.30pmSummer April - October 10.30am - 4.30pm

Email [email protected] or call 01995 602125.

How to payAny activity that requires booking should be paid for in advance and no refunds will be given. Please quote details of the event or activity and make cheques payable to Wyre Council. Send your remittance to Countryside Walks Bookings at Visit Garstang (at the above address).

Group bookingsWe cannot accommodate organised groups on these activities. If your group would like a bespoke activity, please contact Visit Garstang.

Price guideHealth Walks and Guided Walks up to one hour - FREELegstretchers, half day walks 1 - 4 hours - adults £3.50, concessions £2.50, children ??Full day walks over 4 hours - adults £4.50, concessions £3.50, children ??£10 or more for walks which have additional costs such as mini bus hire.There may be other activities may have charges.

Important information* Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of all walks to allow for registration, putting boots on etc.* The finish times of the activities are approximate.* If you cannot attend an activity that you are booked on, please advise the leader or Visit Garstang in good time so that someone else can be given the chance to attend.* Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on guided walks unless stated. This is because some of the activities cross farmland containing livestock or nature reserves with nesting birds.* Dogs are allowed on the one hour Health Walks and Legstretchers but must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead on request by the leader. You must also clean up after them.* Please wear suitable dress to match the type of activity and cater for all weather conditions, including appropriate footwear and waterproof clothing. * Bring a drink with you, particularly on the longer walks, and any medication you may need during the activity.* For some activities you may need additional items such as binoculars or a camera.* Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

HealthIf you have any medical conditions that the activity leader should know about, please mention this at the start of the activity. Alternatively, check with your GP or health practitioner before you take part. Our health walks are a good starting point for people recovering from ill health.

SafetyWhen attending an activity, you must follow the advice of the leader. We reserve the right to refuse to take people on activities if we feel they are unsuitably equipped. If you intend to leave the event early please inform your leader.

Information on walking grades

To help you decide which is the walk for you. Wherever possible an approximate time and terrain guide has been given.

Terrain guide

Please note our Health Walks are graded from All to Moderate, most being Easy.

All - relatively flat, surfaced paths, no stiles, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, may include road crossings.

Easy - relatively level ground, fields, lanes and tracks, possibly with some gentle slopes, stiles or livestock.

Moderate - uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes, expect stiles/livestock.

Hard - uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.

Very Hard - limited paths, rough walking, steeper climbs, expect stiles/livestock.

T - Tramper - suitable for people using Trampers (see below for hire details).

Poor weather

Please note a ranger/leader will be available at the start of each activity whatever the weather. In extreme conditions a decision will be taken on the day by the leader and the group whether or not to cancel.

Wyre Walks and Activities 2016

wyre.gov.uk Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125

Access for All

The Tramper is an all-terrain electric vehicle designed for people with differing abilities to access the countryside. Its capacity to deal with stones, mud, grass and rough ground is astonishing.

You can hire one free of charge for use on the suitable walks shown in the brochure, on the Health Walks or on Tramper Trails in Wyre and Lancashire. A tramper must be booked 48 hours in advance. (Please note one week in advance if you wish to use it on a health walk.)

First time users need to attend a short induction and should take along a passport photo and proof of identify to register.

Trampers are available from:

Wyre Estuary Country Park and Wyre Council 01253 863100Beacon Fell and Lancashire County Council 01995 640557Bowland Experience 01200 448000

Disclaimer: The information contained within this publication is given in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information

and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to contact

the booking office prior to the event to confirm the information provided. If you would like this information in large print call 01253 891000.

Some images in this publication courtesy of Josh Swales, Mike Coleran and Lynn Harter

Guided Walks2016

Visit Garstang Tel: 01995 602125

wyre.gov.uk/walking

February

Scorton Legstretcher Friday 12 10.30am - 12.30pmThe Apple Store Cafe, ScortonA circular walk through Grizedale Valley.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate/hard, 4 miles, T

March

Claylands LegstretcherFriday 11 10.30am - 12.30pmClaylands Reception Car ParkA walk with interesting views of the River Wyre.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4 miles, dogs

Fairtrade WalkSaturday 12 8.30am - 4.30pmVisit Garstang CentreWalk the Fairtrade Way from Garstang to Lancaster. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, 17 miles, Grade: hard, packed food and drink, money/bus pass for return journey

Early Spring Bird WatchSunday 20 9.30am - 10.30amRossall Point, FleetwoodAn early morning bird watch. Please dress for a slow walk with frequent stops. Free, Grade: Easy, wheelchair accessible, binoculars or telescope (if you have one)

Barton Grange - Friends of Garstang Walking FestivalSunday 24 10am - 3pmBarton GrangeExplore the southern boundary of Wyre along the canal from Barton Grange to Inglewhite. Expect muddy conditions underfoot. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, 9 miles, drink, snack

AprilBrown Hare WalkSunday 3 8am to 10amBleasdaleAn early morning walk to watch Brown Hares. This is a walk and watch so there will be periods of standing/sitting. Booking essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: easy, 2 miles, binoculars camera

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 4 10.30am - 1.30pmVisit Garstang CentreThis is the first or our regular Monday walks from Garstang. Each walk will follow a different route (conditions permitting) taking advantage of seasonal changes. Booking not essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate

Cobble Hey LegstretcherFriday 8 10.30am - 12.30pmCobble Hey Farm and Gardens, ClaughtonA pleasant two hour circular walk from Cobble Hey Farm across farmland paths and tracks with some interesting bird life. Refreshments available at end of walk at extra cost.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: hard, 3.25 miles, dogs

Dune WalkSunday 10 1pm - 2pmRossall Point, FleetwoodTake a stroll on the dunes, examine what you find and learn about the coastal environment and the creatures that thrive in the dunes and more.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile

Knott End and BeyondThursday 14 10am - 2pmKnott EndExplore the countryside tracks and paths from Knott End. Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: moderate, 5/6 miles, tramper, binoculars, packed lunch

Bleasdale Remembered Open DaySunday 17 10am - 1pmBleasdaleA walk in the footsteps of those who lived, worked and served in Bleasdale during the Great War followed by a film presented by the North West Film Archive, ‘The First World War - Life on the Home Front in North West England’. Tea and homemade cakes at extra cost. Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, 3 miles, binoculars, drink

Lost Footpaths - Friends of Garstang Walking Festival

Sunday 20 10am - 3.30pmGarstangA circular walk through farmland that abounds with wildlife. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate

Spring WalkTuesday 26 11am to 12pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the Wyre Rangers for a walk to enjoy wildlife and scenery around the River Wyre estuary.Free, Grade: easy, 2 miles, tramper

Whimbrel WatchWednesday 27 8pm to 10pmBarnacreThe whimbrel, a small relative of the curlew, uses Barnacre reservoir as an important staging post on their journey from Africa to Iceland. A spectacular sight. Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: easy, 3.5 miles, wheelchair

Fleetwood’s History and the Coming of the RailwayThursday 28 1.30pmFleetwood MuseumJoin Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee, for a heritage walk around Fleetwood.Donations, Grade: easy

Garstang Walking Festival Open DayThursday 28 2pm - 6pmVisit Garstang CentreJoin the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, the Visit Garstang team and Wyre Rangers to find out about the Walking Festival and to book walks.Free, Drop In

Brock Valley RambleSaturday 30 10am to 3pmBleasdaleA wonderful walk along the River Brock.Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, 8.5 miles

May

Bluebell Teas StrollSunday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1pm - 2pmCalder Vale Village HallA short walk every Sunday in May through a beautiful Bluebell wood, a short climb to St Johns Church and then an easy country walk along farm tracks back to the Village Hall for afternoon tea (extra charge).Free, Grade: moderate, 2 miles

Garstang LegstretcherFriday 6 10.30am - 12.30amVisit Garstang CentreA circular walk taking in riverside and farmland, passing Barnacre Church and Lady Hamilton’s Well.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate/hard, 4.3 miles, dogs

Garstang Walking FestivalSaturday 7 - Sunday 15The 2016 Walking Festival is co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council. The theme of the Festival this year is ‘Ridges, Rivers & Rural Pastures’.

Walkers will be able to experience the best of spring time in the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain. Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, upland views, local history and also explore to the west of Bowland, the wetlands and the coast. There are 50 plus walks for all abilities throughout the week.

wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival

Breakfast with the BirdsSunday 8 7am - 8amRossall Point, FleetwoodThe rangers will be recording bird migration at Rossall Point. Call in and see how many birds we have seen or drop in and join us for tea and toast and learn more about the bird species that visit at this time of year. Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, binoculars and telescope

Winmarleigh Hall & ChurchTuesday 10 1pm - 4pmWinmarleighA walk including a visit to Winmarleigh Hall and the church to learn about their history. Refreshments (extra charge) will be available in the church. Booking essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: Easy, approx 3 miles, packed lunch, drink.

Dunsop Valley Tramper TrekThursday 12 11am - 2pmDunsop BridgeExplore Dunsop Valley in the Forest of Bowland.Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, 6 miles, 3 hours, tramper, dogs

Fleetwood Hutment Barracks andCemetery History TrailThursday 12 1.30pmFleetwood Cemetery (main gates)Go back in time with Dick Gillingham on a historical walk around the cemetery.Donation, Grade: easy

Bat WalkFriday 13 8pm - 10mGarstangJoin the Countryside Rangers with WildAid on our popular bat walk along the River Wyre.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: easy, approx 1 mile, tramper, torch, binoculars.

Claughton Estate Historical Landscape

Saturday 14 10am - 12pmClaughtonThis is a special walk with the owners of the estate taking a look at its historical landscape including a visit to lovely bluebell woodland which is also a heronry. Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: all, 1- 2 miles, drink, binoculars

Bluebells and Birds Ramble and Tramper Trek Saturday 14 10.30am - 12.30pmWyresdaleDiscover the seven Wyresdale Lakes, either on foot or by tramper, the woodlands and grasslands looking out for the wildlife particularly the birds (Refreshments available at the end at extra cost). Booking essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: all, 2 miles, tramper, drink, binoculars.

Invasives in our landscapeFriday 13 10am - 12.30pmScortonJoin the rangers and Wyre Waters Catchment Partnership scientific officer, Tom Myerscough, for an exploration of how we manage against invasive non-native species such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, 4-5 miles, binoculars

Crossed WyreSunday 15 2pm - 4pmGarstangA circular walk using footpaths, towpath and fields including a *flight of 39 steps from the river up to the Rennie aqueduct. Looking at transport connections across the Wyre from the old ford near Broom Hill through to early and medieval crossings up to the present day. Booking essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: easy*, 3-4 miles, heritage event

A visit to the North Lancashire ReformatorySaturday 21 & Sunday 22 2pm - 3.30pmBleasdaleStarting at Bleasdale Tower Garden and walking to the old Reformatory and then passing Clough Head Bridge to enjoy the view of Bleasdale. (This walk is part of the Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open Days and an extra fee will be charged). £1 paid on the day at the gardens, Grade: easy, approx 2 miles, WC, heritage event, binoculars, camera

Sea and QuayThursday 26 1.30pmMarine Hall, FleetwoodJoin historian Dick Gillingham on a walk to discover Fleetwood’s maritime past. Meet at the main entrance.Donation, Grade: easy

June

The Bleasdale CircuitSaturday 4 10am - 12.30pmBleasdaleDiscover the ancient Parish of Bleasdale on foot or by Tramper. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, 4/5 hours, 2.5 hours, tramper, dogs

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 6 10.30am - 1.30pmGarstangOne of our regular Monday walks from Garstang. Booking not essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate

Memorial Park History TrailThursday 9 1.30pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodJoin Fleetwood Museum Trustee, Dick Gillingham, on a historical walk around the Memorial Park.Donation, Grade: easy

Dune WalkSunday 12 1pm - 2pmRossall Point, FleetwoodTake a stroll on the dunes with the Ranger team.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile

Brock Valley LegstretcherFriday 24 10.30am - 12.30pmBrock Valley picnic area, Claughton-on-BrockA delightful walk through the Brock Valley.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate/hard, 4 miles, medication, light refreshments, dogs

July


Fleetwood’s Outward Expansion between the WarsThursday 14 1.30pmThe Mount Pavilion, FleetwoodJoin Dick Gillingham on a historical walk.Donation, Grade: easy

Garstang and the Lancaster CanalThursday 21 10.30am - 2.30pmGarstangJoin the Wyre Rangers for a ramble (Tramper Trek) around the countryside close to Garstang and discover its wildlife and landscape. A walk with no stiles and gentle slopes. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: easy, 5 miles, 4 hrs, tramper, packed lunch, WC at start

Barnacre LegstretcherFriday 22 10.30am - 12.30pmKenlis Arms, BarnacreA walk around the footpaths of Barnacre.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4 miles, refreshments, dogs

Tarnbrook LoopSunday 24 10am - 3pmUpper WyresdaleA circular walk taking in the top end of The Wyre Way and following both Tarnbrock Wyre and Mashaw Wyre. Booking essential£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, packed lunch

Invasives in our landscapeFriday 29 10.30am - 3pmScortonLearn how we manage invasive non-native species such as Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. Join us for a walk, picnic and chance to take part in a bit of balsam bashing (optional). Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, 4-5 miles, walking boots or wellies, all weather clothing, binoculars

Early Autumn Bird WatchSunday 31 9am - 12pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah or Rossall PointJoin the rangers for a walk along the Wyre estuary experiencing autumn migration. Dress for a slow walk with frequent stops, to watch the birdlife.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: easy, boots, binoculars and telescope (if you have one)

August

Garstang Monday WalkMonday 1 10.30am - 1.30pmGarstangOne of our regular Monday walks from Garstang. Booking not essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: easy

Dune WalkSunday 7 1pm - 2pmRossall Point, FleetwoodExamine what you find. Learn about the coastal environment, the creatures that thrive in the dunes, the sea defence abilities of sand dunes and help us to record the wildlife along our coast.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile

Winmarleigh Moss RambleSunday 14 10.30am - 2.30pmWinmarleighA walk over farm fields, path and tracks to the wonderful Winmarleigh Moss Nature Reserve. Bring your binoculars and ID book and join the rangers to get close up to the wildlife of this remnant raised peat bog. Booking essential£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 5-7 miles, insect repellent, clothing, warm drink, stout footwear, food and drink

Mythic Coast TrailMonday 15 2pm - 3pmCleveleys Beach Café CoveJoin the Wyre Rangers for a fun visit to the coast and take part in a story telling trail.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, 1 hrs, WC at start

Knott End LegstretcherFriday 19 10.30am - 12.30pmKnott End CafeA circular walk from Knott End.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4 miles, light refreshments, medication, dogs

Along the Lune Estuary from Condor GreenThursday 25 10.30am - 2.30pmCondor GreenJoin this gentle ramble (either on foot or on a Tramper) along the Lune Estuary coastal path to see what birds and wildlife we can see along the way, along with some lovely views over the river.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50. Grade: easy, 4 hours, tramper, packed lunch, binoculars

September

Bat WalkSaturday 3 8pm-9.30pmGarstang Millennium GreenJoin the rangers and WildAid on this popular bat walk along the banks of the River Wyre.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: easy


Heritage Open Days

Thursday 8 - Sunday 11

www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Saltmarsh StrollSaturday 10 10.30am - 11.30amWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahA walk with the Wyre Waters Partnership marine biologist and the rangers to explore the wildlife of the Wyre Estuary Saltmarsh.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, stout footwear/wellies

Autumn BirdwatchSunday 11 9am - 10pmRossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park, FleetwoodJoin the rangers as they watch the last of our summer and first wintering birds migrate over Rossall Point. We will walk to Rossall Point and watch from the observation tower.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, binoculars and telescope (if you have one).

Dune WalkSunday 11 1pm - 2pmRossall Point, FleetwoodLearn about the coastal environment and the creatures that thrive in the dunes, the natural sea defence abilities of sand dunes and help us to record the wildlife along our coast.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile

Skippool LegstretcherFriday 16 10.30am - 12.30pmSkippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, ThorntonA circular walk of historical interest along the River Wyre path with fine views of Skippool Creek and the Wyre Estuary.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4.3 miles, medication, binoculars, dogs

Autumn Colour in Grizedale ValleyThursday 22 10.30am - 2pmScortonJoin us for a lovely autumnal walk / Tramper Trek down the Grizedale Valley, near Scorton.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: moderate, 4.5 miles, 3.5 hours, tramper, dogs

Out Rawcliffe Harvest WalkSaturday 24 2pm to 5pm (approx)Out Rawcliffe Church Visit the church which will be dressed for harvest and hear about the life and history of the church and walk the paths, lanes and fields of Out Rawcliffe. A rural harvest afternoon.Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, 3 miles

Cockerham - Friends of Garstang Walking FestivalSunday 25 10am - 4pmCockerhamThis flat walk uses footpaths across fields with views of the Bleasdale Fells to the Lancaster canal which leads to Glasson Docks and the coast. Weather permitting, there are extensive views of Lakeland mountains as the coast is followed back to Cockeram. Booking essential.£4.50/£3.50, Grade: moderate, 12 miles, packed lunch

Decimus Burton’s Fleetwood Town PlanningThursday 29 1pmFleetwood MuseumJoin Dick Gillingham, Fleetwood Museum Trustee, for a talk and walk on Burton’s plans for Fleetwood.Donations, Grade: easy.

October

Macmillan Coffee Morning WalkSaturday 1 9.30am to 2pmCobble Hey Farm and GardensWalk paths lanes and fields from Cobble Hey to Caldervale Village. Call in at Caldervale Methodist Chapel and join in their coffee morning (at extra cost) and meet with local folk. Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, WC, 6 miles, boots, wellies, food and drink


Pilling LegstretcherFriday 14 10.30am - 12.30pmPilling Village Centre Car ParkA circular walk along the footpaths of Pilling.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 3.8 miles, binoculars, medication, light refreshments, dogs

Autumn on the Wyre EstuarySaturday 15 1pm - 2pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the rangers to enjoy the autumn colours around our estuary. We will take a stroll around the Country Park. Bring your wellies or boots.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, hot drink, binoculars and telescope (if you have one).

Grizedale Bridge - Friends of Garstang Walking FestivalSunday 30 10am - 1pmEnjoy the views of Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Hills from the top of Harrisend Fell.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade; hard

November

Winmarleigh LegstretcherFriday 18 10.30am - 12.30pmPatten Arms, WinmarleighA circular walk taking in the Lancaster Canal.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4 miles, light refreshments, dogs

Knott End & Preesall - History & Wildlife - Friends of Garstang Walking FestivalSunday 27 10am - 1pmA circular walk along the Wyre estuary and inland along lanes and paths looking at a hall built by a Scandinavian, a bygone industry and its associated railway and hopefully seeing some winter wildfowl.Booking essential£3.50/££2.50, Grade: moderate

December

Winter BirdwatchSunday 11 9am - 10amRossall Point Picnic Area and Car Park, FleetwoodJoin the rangers to observe the migratory and over wintering birds on our coast. We will take a stroll along the coast to Rossall Point, taking the opportunity to pop in and observe from Rossall Tower. Bring a hot drink. Stay longer if you wish to continue bird spotting at the Tower.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, hot drink, binoculars and telescope (if you have one).

Cartford LegstretcherFriday 16 10.30am - 12.30pmCartford Inn Car Park, Little EcclestonA circular walk along footpaths of Rawcliffe and Eccleston.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: moderate, 4 miles, light refreshments, dogs

Winter on the Wyre EstuarySaturday 17 1pm - 2pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the rangers to observe the migratory and over wintering birds on our estuary. Bring your wellies or boots.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, hot drink, binoculars and telescope (if you have one).

Meeting PointsThe map left shows the approximate locations of the meeting points for each walk or activity.

Location and postcode (where available) Map Ref1 Barnacre - The Kenlis Arms, Kenlis Road - PR3 1GB SD5104392 Bilsborrow - Owd Nells/Guys Thatched Hamlet, St Michaels Road - PR3 0RS SD5083963 Bleasdale Parish Hall, off Brock Rakes, Bleasdale - PR3 1UY SD5744544 Broadwater Wood, Fleetwood - FY7 7PD SD3264575 Brock Valley Picnic Site, Brock Mill Lane, Claughton-on-Brock - PR3 0PP SD5494316 Cartford - Cartford Inn, Cartford Lane - PR3 0YP SD4224087 Claylands - Claylands Caravan Site off the A6, Cabus - PR3 1AJ SD4974858 Cleveleys - The Community Centre, Beach Road - FY5 1ER SD3134329 Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens, Hobbs Lane, Claughton-on-Brock - PR3 0QN SD53644910 Dolphinholme Village Hall - LA2 9AH SD51653311 Fleetwood - Marine Hall, The Esplanade - FY7 6HF SD33148212 Garstang - ‘Visit Garstang Centre’, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road - PR3 1EF SD49445513 Great Eccleston Village Centre, High Street - PR3 0YA SD42840214 Hambleton - The Shovels Pub, Green Meadow Lane - FY6 9AL SD37142415 Knott End - Knott End Cafe, Bourne May Road - FY6 0EA SD34648416 Lane Ends Picnic Area, Back Sands Lane, Pilling - PR3 6AU SD41549517 Memorial Park - off Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood - FY7 7AN SD32847518 Myerscough College, Plant World, Bilsborrow Cafe, St Michaels Road, PR3 0RY SD49839919 Pilling Village Centre, School Lane - PR3 6HB SD40448320 Rossall Point Picnic and Play Area - FY7 8PG SD318479 (accessible parking for Rossall Point Tower)20a Fleetwood Cemetery - Beach Road - FY7 8PH SD31947821 Skippool - Skippool Picnic Area, Wyre Road, Thornton - FY5 5LF SD35741122 Scorton - The Village Square - PR3 1AU SD50248823 The Apple Store Cafe, Snowhill Lane, Scorton - PR3 1RA SD50944224 The Patten Arms, Park Lane (B5272), Winmarleigh - PR3 0JU SD47949025 Thornton - Tavern at the Mill, Fleetwood Road North - FY5 4JR SD33642626 Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Road, Thornton - FY5 5LR SD35643127 The Mount, The Esplanade, Fleetwood - FY7 6EZ SD39148228 Fleetwood Museum, 6-7 Queens Terrace - FY7 6BT SD34048329 Rossall Beach, Promenade North, off Thornton Gate, Cleveleys - FY5 1LJ SD31244230 The Towers, Holmefield Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys - FY5 2QR SD32643131 Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne Road, Thornton - FY5 5EL SD34041832 Wyre Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton - FY6 7PU SD35039933 Poulton Market Square - FY6 7AT SD34639634 Poulton - Teanlowe Car Park, outside Booths entrance/Post Office - FY6 7BB SD34739435 Singleton - The Church, Church Road, Singleton - FY6 8LL SD38438336 Café Cove, The New Wave, North Promenade, Cleveleys - FY5 1LW SD31243537 Ferry Beach, The Esplanade, Fleetwood - FY7 6DN SD33948538 Car park near cafe and The Kite Shop, The Esplanade, Fleetwood - FY7 6QE SD33248339 Salt Marsh Lane, Hambleton SD369422 Circular Health Walks starting from these locations - 2, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 25 and 26 -

are available to download at wyre.gov.uk/walking

Meet regularly throughout the year 1pm – 3pmAt Memorial Park, Fleetwood, Wyre Estuary Country Park (Stanah), Thornton and Rossall Point , Fleetwood

Xplorer is the perfect outdoor activity for children and their families. Children will enjoy using a simple map to complete the navigational challenge.

To take part simply register, collect your map and answer sheet and off you go. Cost is 50p per child.

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group

Meet every 2nd Saturday of the month ( except August) 10am – noon /12.30pm

Wyre Estuary Country Park, StanahAn environmental/wildlife group for children aged 8 to 14 yrs .Nature walks,

wildlife surveys, practical work and lots of fun. For further details telephone 07989 579351.

Booking essential. £1, Grade: easy/moderate, parental consent forms required.

Rossall Point Conservation Day

Monthly on a Sunday 10am - noon Rossall Point, FleetwoodTry your hand at practical coastal management, build a boardwalk, open up pathways, look after the dunes and beaches and meet new people. Join us for a tea or coffee after. Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear.Free, Grade: easy, 2 hours

Meet every first Thursday of the month 10am – noon.Rossall Point, FleetwoodMeet at the Tower to take part in litter picks and other beach care activities. A chance to help care for the coast with no long term commitment. Join us for a tea and coffee after and take a look up from the top of the Tower for the views of over Morecambe Bay.Check lovemybeach.org for details and date changes.Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear. Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, tramper, wheelchair, dogs

Beach Clean and a Brew

Usually a Monday monthly 9.30am – 11.30am Rossall Beach, CleveleysCome along for a rewarding morning looking after the environment at Rossall Beach. Meet at 9.30am near the notice board on Rossall

Promenade, Cleveleys for beach cleaning, followed by a coffee at The Venue from 10.45am onwards. You are welcome to come to both or one activity as you choose, and you’re sure of a warm welcome and a glow of satisfaction from a job well done with a friendly group

of people. Check rossallbeach.org.uk for details and date changes.

Free, Grade: Easy, 2 hours

Knott End Beach Clean

Monthly on a Tuesday 10am – noon.Knott End Slipway (please note this may change so check before each event with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)Everyone welcome! We provide all equipment. Just put on your wellies and come along to help out. Please check wyreriverstrust.org for further information closer to the time of each beach clean. Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, dogs

Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpMeet every other month on the Wyre Estuary 10am – 11.30am

Do you value your bit of the river, tired of all the litter as you wander the banks of the Wyre, sick of plastics on the salt marshes? Well we are! Come and join

us to help improve the River Wyre’s estuary for the benefit of both us, its wildlife and the environment. Everyone welcome we provide the equipment. Just put on your

wellies and come along to help out.Join us for a tea and coffee after.

Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear.To confirm meet point call 01995 602125. Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile, 1.5 hours

Wyre Big Beach Clean

Every other month on a Thursday 10am – noon.Care about the seas, our beaches and our wildlife?

Heard about all the marine litter in our seas? Work-ing in partnership with Love my Beach let’s all try and make a difference. Join the rangers and our

team of coastal and countryside volunteers to clear our coastal beaches. Everyone welcome!

We provide all equipment. Just put on your wellies and come along to help out.To confirm meet point call 01995 602125 Free, Grade: easy, 2 hours

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Location Map

Activities and Events 2016 Bookings: 01995 602125

Listed here in date order for you is the 2016 programme of activities and events for all the family. We have colour coded regular activity information to help you find your preferred choices more easily. Explorer Wyre Big Beach Clean

Stanah Squirrels Love my Beach

Rossall Point

Knott End Beach Clean

Conservation Days

Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up Beach Clean and a Brew

Other activities

February

Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 2 10am - noonKnott End Slipway (this may change so check before event with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)

Love My BeachThursday 4 10am - noonRossall Point, FleetwoodCheck lovemybeach.org for details or date changes

Make a Stool from a Tree LogSunday 7 9am - 4.30pmArea: ThorntonRanger Greg Robinson will show you how to use traditional skills and tools to cleave and shape green wood. You will learn to use axes, froes and draw knives to make a unique rustic stool from a single oak log to take home. One day course. Booking essential£30 (deposit £20), Grade: moderate

Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 11 10am - noonMarine Hall Beach, FleetwoodFor more information telephone 01995 602125

Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch GroupSaturday 13 10am - noon/12.30pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahBooking essential. For further details telephone 07989 579351.

Rossall Point Conservation DaySunday 14 10am - noonRossall Point, Fleetwood

Beach Clean and a BrewMonday 15 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysCheck rossallbeach.org.uk for details and date changes.

Nest Box MakingTuesday 16 11am - 12.30pmArea: Thornton Join the rangers for a chance to make a nest box to take home and one for the Towers open space during National Nest Box week.Booking essential£4 a box, Grade: easy, tramper

Birdwatching for KidsThursday 18 10.30am - noonWyre Estuary Country ParkJoin the rangers to see (and hear) what birds we can find around the park.1 mile, tramper, wheelchair and pushchair accessible, binoculars (if you have them)£2.50 per child (parent/guardian free but must stay with child), Grade: All

XplorerFriday 19 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, Fleetwood

Strandline SurveySaturday 20 11am - 1pmRossall Point, FleetwoodSurvey the beach after high tide, examine what you find and learn about the coastal environment, the creatures that thrive in the surf and the strange stories behind some of our more familiar shellsFree, Grade: easy, 1 mile

XplorerSunday 21 1pm - 3pmRossall Point, Fleetwood

March

Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 1 10am - noonKnott End Slipway (this may change so check with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)


Woodland Conservation DaySaturday 5 10am - 1pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the rangers to help manage the wooded plantations at the Country Park, StanahFree, Grade: moderate/hard, clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

Mothers Day CraftsSaturday 5 11am - 2pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodDrop in to decorate a pot and make a card for your Mothers Day gift. For more information telephone 01253 891000.£1, Grade: easy

Clean for the QueenSaturday 5 11am - 1pmWyre CoastKeep Britain Tidy are proud to announce the Clean for The Queen campaign asking everyone to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016 by helping to clear up Britain. Join the team to carry out a litter pick from Rossall Point. For more information telephone 01995 602125Free, Grade; easy

Clean for the QueenSunday 6 11am - 2pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodKeep Britain Tidy are proud to announce the Clean for The Queen campaign asking everyone to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016 by helping to clear up Britain. Join the team to carry out a litter pick of the Memorial Park. For more information telephone 01253 891000.Free, Grade; easy


Rossall Point Conservation DaySunday 13 10am - 2pmRossall Point, Fleetwood


Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpThursday 17 10am - 11.30amHambleton Salt Marsh, Marsh LaneFor more information telephone 01995 602125

XplorerSaturday 19 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, Fleetwood

XplorerFriday 25 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Easter Tea Party and Egg HuntSunday 27 11am - 1pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodCome and join our Easter Tea Party and Egg Hunt. Work your way around the different challenges to win your Egg-cellent prize at the end! Children can craft an Easter bonnet, complete the White Rabbit’s Door Hunt in the Woodland Walk, seek the Fairy’s sugar cubes, take part in games and join our Easter egg hunt! For more information telephone 01253 891000.£1 per child, Grade: easy

Easter EggstravaganzaMonday 28 2pm - 3pmHawthorne Park, ThorntonEaster Egg Hunt/Egg Throwing Competition/Nature Quiz. The Big Easter Chicken will be in attendance again. Family fun with small prizes.For information contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516.£1.00 per child (open to age 11 and under), Grade: all

April





Beach CombersWednesday 13 10am - noonRossall Point, FleetwoodEver wondered what you have seen on the beach? Now you can find out with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs

Wildlife ThursdayThursday 14 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodExploring wildlife and nature across the park through fun activities with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs

Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 14 10am - noonCleveleys and Rossall BeachFor more information telephone 01995 602125

XplorerSaturday 16 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah


Bleasdale Remembered Open DaySunday 17 10am - 1pmArea: BleasdaleA walk in the footsteps of those who lived, worked and served in Bleasdale during the Great War followed by a film presented by the North West Film Archive, ‘The First World War - Life on the Home Front in North West England’.Tea and homemade cakes at extra cost.Booking essentialFree, Grade: moderate, 3 miles, camera, binoculars, drink

Beach Pebble PaintingMonday 18 1pm - 2pmCafe Cove, CleveleysA fun activity collecting and sorting your beach pebbles and painting them into sea creatures.Free, Grade: easy, outdoor clothing and wellies

Wednesday Wildlife ClubWednesday 20 10am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahExploring wildlife and nature through fun activities with WildAid. Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 1 mile, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair, dogs (on leads)

Wildlife ClubThursday 21 10am - noonGarstang Millennium GreenExploring wildlife and nature across the green through fun activities with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy



Garstang Walking Festival Open DayThursday 28 2pm - 6pmVisit Garstang CentreJoin the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, the Visit Garstang team and Wyre Rangers to find out about the Walking Festival and to book your walks. Free, Drop In

May


Garstang Walking FestivalSaturday 7 - Sunday 15The 2016 Walking Festival is co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival supported by Wyre Council. The theme of the festival this year is

‘Ridges, Rivers & Rural Pastures’wyre.gov.uk/garstangwalkingfestival

Family Fun ActivitySat 7 May 5.30pm – Sun 15 May 2.30pmArea: Garstang The activity will go live today and help with getting going will be available this evening (5.30pm – 8.30pm) at Visit Garstang. Results from the activity should be submitted to Visit Garstang by 2.30pm on Sunday 15 May and a certificate will be awarded to anyone who completes the challenge. Note: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for this event.Bring: A GPS or O/S Explorer Map 296 or OL41 1-25000 scale if available (not essential), drink.Length: Approx 3 miles Cost: FreeBeach Clean and a BrewMonday 9 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysCheck rossallbeach.org.uk for details and date changes.

Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 10 10am - noonKnott End Slipway (please note this may change so check with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)

Make a Stool from a Tree LogWednesday 11 10am - 3pmArea: ThorntonRanger Greg Robinson will show you how to use traditional skills and tools to cleave and shape green wood. You will learn to use axes, froes and draw knives to make a unique rustic stool from a single oak log to take home. One day course. Booking essential£30 (deposit £20), Grade: moderate


Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open Days Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May Noon - 4.30pmBleasdaleCome and look around the beautiful gardens of Bleasdale Tower on the western edge of the Forest of Bowland. Includes displays, plants for sale, refreshments and a heritage walk at 2pm - see ‘A visit to the north Lancashire reformatory’.Adults £4, Children 12-16 £1, under 12 free, WC



Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpThursday 26 10am - noonBarnaby Sands, Hambleton

XplorerMonday 30 1pm - 3pmRossall Point, Fleetwood

Wildlife TuesdayTuesday 31 10am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahExploring wildlife and nature through fun activities with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, tramper

June

XplorerWednesday 1 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, Fleetwood


Wildlife ThursdayThursday 2 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodExploring wildlife and nature across the park through fun activities with WildAid.Booking essential 01995 602125£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs


Beach Clean and a BrewMonday 6 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysSee rossallbeach.org.uk for details or date changes.

World Ocean DayWednesday 8 1pm - 3pmRossall Point, FleetwoodCelebrate World of Ocean Day with fantastic views over Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea. Pop in to find out about the wildlife of our coast.Free, WC, binoculars, camera

Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 9 10am - noonFleetwood BeachFor more information telephone 01995 602125

Celebrate World Oceans DayFriday 10 & Saturday 11 Freeport, FleetwoodJoin the Love my Beach and Wyre Partnership for an event all about the seas and beaches around the Wyre Estuary.For more details telephone 01995 602125Free



Rossall Point Conservation DaySunday 19 10am - 2pmRossall Point, FleetwoodFor more information telephone 01995 602125


Conservation Day - Balsam BashingTuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 10am to 2pm Brock Valley Picnic SiteJoin the rangers for a day of balsam bashing as we remove this invasive plant from our river banks. Himalayan balsam is a tall growing annual, 2-3m (6-10ft) in height. Between June and October it produces clusters of purplish pink helmet-shaped flowers. The flowers are followed by seed pods that open explosively when ripe. Each plant can produce up to 800 seeds. These are dispersed widely as the ripe seedpods shoot their seeds up to 7m (22ft) away. For more information telephone 01995 602125Free, Grade: easy (physical work), packed lunch and drink, all weather old clothing, boots, working gloves

July

Music on the ParkSunday 10 2.30pm - 4.15pmHawthorne Park, ThorntonBring a picnic and the family. No charge but there will be a collection for park funds. For more information on this music event please contact Jenie Phillips 01253 823516.Free, Grade: all/easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair




Rossall Point Conservation DaySunday 10 10am - noonRossall Point, FleetwoodFor more information telephone 01995 602125


Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 12 10am - noonKnott End slipway (this may change so check with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)

Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpThursday 14 10am - noonHambleton Salt Marsh, Marsh Lane, HambletonBooking essential telephone 01995 602125

Memorial Park Fun DaySaturday 23 11am - 3pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodJoin Wyre Council and the Friends of the Memorial for action and entertainment in the grounds of our beautifully restored Grade II listed, First World War memorial parkFree entrance (small charge for some activities), tramper, wheelchair, pushchair, dogs

Sandcastle and sandscuplture buildingWednesday 27 11am - 12 noonRossall Point, FleetwoodTry your hand at creating some sand art! Come to Rossall point and work with the rangers to create some wildlife themed sculptures on the beach.All equipment provided.Free, Grade: easy, 1 mile

Bugs, Beasties, Feathers and FlowersThursday 28 10.30am - noonHawthorne Park, ThorntonJoin the Rangers to investigate what wildlife lives in and around Hawthorne Park.£2.50 per child (parents/guardians free but they must stay with their children at all times), Grade: all/easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair

Invasives in our landscapeFriday 29 10.30am - 3pmArea: ScortonJoin the rangers and Wyre Waters Partnership scientific officer, Tom Myerscough, for an exploration of how we manage against invasive species such as Japanese knottweed and Himalayan balsam. Join us for a walk, picnic take part in a bit of balsam bashing (optional).Booking essential telephone 01995 602125Free, Grade: moderate, 4-5 miles, walking boots or wellies, all weather clothing, binoculars


Wyre Estuary Country Park Open DaySunday 31 11am - 4pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahA fun day with displays and activities for all the family, at our annual open day. (Followed by an outdoor performance of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ on the outdoor stage - more details nearer the time). For more information please contact 01995 602125Free entry (some activities may charge), Grade: easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair, dogs (on leads)

XplorerSunday 31 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

August


Wednesday Wildlife ClubWednesday 3 10am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahExploring wildlife and nature through fun activities with WildAid. Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 1 mile, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair


Wildlife ThursdayThursday 4 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, FleetwoodExploring wildlife and nature across the park through fun activities with WildAid. Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs

Parachute Games and Grass SkiingFriday 5 10.30am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the rangers for fun and games with parachutes and grass skis. Please wear appropriate clothing.£2.50 per child (parent/guardian FREE but must stay with child), Grade: easy

Big Butterfly CountSaturday 6 12.30pm - 2pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodTake part in the Big Butterfly Count with the ranger team.Free, Grade: easy


Wednesday Wildlife ClubWednesday 10 10am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahExploring wildlife and nature through fun activities with WildAid. Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 1 mile, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair

Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 11 10am - noonRossall Beach, FleetwoodTo confirm meet point call 01995 602125

Beach CombersThursday 11 10am - noonRossall PointEver wondered what you have seen on the beach? Now you can find out with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs


Beach CombersWednesday 17 10am - noonCafe Cove, CleveleysEver wondered what you have seen on the beach? Now you can find out with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs

Beach CombersThursday 18 10am - noonMarine Hall, FleetwoodEver wondered what you have seen on the beach? Now you can find out with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs


Bats and MothsSaturday 20 8.30pm - 9.30pm, 9.30pm - 10.30pmHawthorne Park, ThorntonAn exciting evening event looking for bats in the early evening (8.30-9.30pm) with the rangers and their bat detectors, followed by a moth hunt with expert Dave McGrath and his moth trap when it gets dark (9.30-10.30pm).Contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 for booking and information.£2.00, Grade: all, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair, warm clothing/warm drink/ stout footwear/ torch necessary.

Rossall Point Conservation DaySunday 21 10am - noonRossall Point, FleetwoodFor more information telephone 01995 602125

Critters, Bugs and BeastiesSunday 21 12.30pm - 2pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodDiscover who lives in the Memorial Park bug hotel with the ranger team. For more information telephone 01253 891000.£2.50, Grade: easy


Beach Clean and a BrewMonday 22 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysSee rossallbeach.org.uk for details ordate changes

Night-time ExplorerThursday 25 8pm - 9.30pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodNocturnal fun exploring wildlife with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy

Charcoal and SensesFriday 26 10.30am - noonWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahChildren’s activity making a small piece of charcoal to draw a picture with - together with activities to challenge the senses.£2.50 per child (parent/guardian FREE but must stay with child), Grade: easy, wheelchair

XplorerWednesday 31 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

September


Bat WalkSaturday 3 8pm-9.30pmGarstang Millennium GreenJoin the rangers and WildAid on this popular bat walk along the banks of the River Wyre.£3.50/£2.50, Grade: easy


Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 6 10am - noonKnott End slipway (please note this may change so check with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)

Thursday 8 - Sunday 11Heritage Open Days at:

Fleetwood MuseumJoin the Friends of Fleetwood Museum for a tour of the museum. Contact Fleetwood Museum for information 01253 876621 (11am - 4pm, Apr - Oct)Free for Heritage Open Days

Rossall Point, Fleetwood 11am - 4pmTake a look at one of Fleetwood`s newest buildings and find out about the heritage of Fleetwood`s coast and Morecambe Bay. The observation tower is also home to the National Coastwatch Institute who help to make our seas safer. Enjoy spectacular views from the top with the Wyre Volunteer Rangers . For more information telephone 01995 602125

Take a tour to the Top!Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 10.30am - 4.30pmVisit Marsh Mill, ThorntonDiscover this fascinating 220 year old restored listed Grade II* Tower Mill, one of the best in the UK with original machinery. It offers a unique introduction to milling of a bygone age through this guided tour of the top. Hard hats at the ready! While there why not enjoy the art installation at the Kiln House Gallery.For more information Tel: 01253 887446

Marine Hall, Fleetwood 11am - 4pmPop into Marine Hall`s Tourist Information Centre and admire the Art Deco inspired theatre and find out about what’s on during the Heritage Open Days in Fleetwood.For more information Tel: 01253 891000


MCS BeachwatchSaturday 17 Time TBCRossall Point, FleetwoodTake part in the National MCS Beach Clean and Beachwatch event. Tools provided.Contact 01995 602125 for more detailsFree, Grade: easy, 2 hours


MCS BeachwatchSunday 18Rossall Beach, CleveleysTake part in the National MCS Beach Clean and Beachwatch event. Tools provided.See rossallbeach.org.uk for details or date changes.Free, Grade: Easy, 2 hours

Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpThursday 22 10am - noonBarnaby Sands, HambletonBooking essential telephone 01995 602125



October

Make a Stool from a Tree LogSunday 2 10am - 3pmArea: ThorntonRanger Greg Robinson will show you how to use traditional skills and tools to cleave and shape green wood. You will learn to use axes, froes and draw knives to make a unique rustic stool from a single oak log to take home. One day course. Booking essential telephone 01995 602125£30 (deposit £20), Grade: moderate

Family Greenwood Craft DaySunday 2 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahDiscover your creative side, with a variety of activities in wood and willow. Fun for all the family. For more information please contact 01995 602125Free (individual activities may be charged), Grade: all/easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair.

XplorerSunday 2 11am - 3pmWyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah

Bleasdale Harvest Open DaySunday 2 11.30am to 4pm There will be a presentation of a film by the North West Film Archive, ‘The First World War - Life on the Home Front in North West England’ and a display of the research undertaken on the First World War, Internet access for research, census returns and biographies of Bleasdale folk. Homemade refreshments will be available throughout the day from 11.30am to 4pm at extra cost.Free

Love My Beach

Thursday 6 10am - noonRossall Point, FleetwoodCheck lovemybeach.org for details or date changes




Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 20 10am - noonKnott EndTo confirm meet point call 01995 602125

Woodland Conservation Day

Saturday 22 10am - 1pmWyre Estuary Country Park, StanahJoin the rangers to help manage the wooded plantations at the Country Park, StanahFree, Grade: moderate/hard, clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

Beach Clean and a Brew

Monday 24 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysCheck rossallbeach.org.uk for details and date changes.

Petrifying Pumpkin Carve and Halloween EventSaturday 29 11am - 1.30pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodPumpkin carving with the Friends of Memorial Park and Wyre Rangers. For more information telephone 01253 891000.£1 per child, Grade: easy

Xplorer

Monday 31 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, Fleetwood

November

Wildlife Gardening WorkshopsWednesday 2 times tbcThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodWildlife gardening workshops with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy

Beach CombersThursday 3 10am - noonRossall PointEver wondered what you have seen on the beach? Now you can find out with WildAid.Booking essential£5 per child, Grade: easy, 2 hrs


XplorerFriday 4 1pm - 3pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Make a Stick ChairSaturday 5 and Sunday 6 10am - 4.30pmArea: ThorntonUsing Coppiced Hazel you will select wood for the front and back legs, the back rails and slats for the seat. You will cut them to length and turn tenons on the rails using a Shave Horse and Draw Knife, drill the mortices in the legs and assemble the chairs. The wood can be left with the bark on or removed. You make a unique chair for your home or garden. 2 Day Course. Make a weekend and book to Camp (extra cost) Booking essential£75 (deposit £25), Grade: moderate


Wyre Estuary Big Clean UpThursday 10 10am - noonShard BridgeTo confirm meet point call 01995 602125.



Beach Clean and a BrewMonday 21 9.30am - 11.30amRossall Beach, CleveleysSee rossallbeach.org.uk for details or date changes.

December


Make a Christmas wreath with the Memorial Park TeamSaturday 3 1pm - 3pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodLearn how to make a Christmas wreath to decorate your home this Christmas. Booking essential as limited places. To book please call 01253 891000.£10

Make a Rustic Gate HurdleSunday 4 10am to 4.30pmArea: ThorntonGate hurdles were traditionally used by shepherds and farmers to make temporary pens for livestock. Using traditional skills and tools you will learn to cleave and shape green wood. Ranger Greg Robinson will show you how to make a small traditional gate hurdle to take home.Booking essential telephone 01995 602125£50 (deposit £25), Grade: moderate

XplorerSunday 4 1pm - 3pmMemorial Park, Fleetwood

Knott End Beach CleanTuesday 6 10am - noonKnott End Slipway (please note this may change so check before each event with Tom Myerscough on 07528840708)

Wyre Big Beach CleanThursday 8 10am - noonCleveleys Beach to confirm meet point call 01995 602125

Wyre and Myerscough Hedgelaying CompetitionSaturday 10 9am - 4pmVenue tbcThe competition is part of a series of competitions in the Lancashire & Westmorland Hedgelaying Grand Prix. A FREE workshop, for complete Beginners, will be held on the day, where you can try your hand at this ancient rural skill, under the expert guidance of a professional. Booking for workshop essential telephone 01995 602125Free, Grade: Moderate


Bird Feeder EventSunday 11 11am - 12.30pmThe Pavilion, Memorial Park, FleetwoodDrop into the Pavilion building a craft of your own fat bird feeder for your garden. For more information please call 01253 891000.Free

Driftwood DecorationsSunday 18 11am - noon / 1pm - 2pmArea: FleetwoodCome along to Rossall Point and use beach materials to make some seasonal decorations to take home. Pick from all the items collected by the rangers off the beach and make a unique decoration.Booking essential telephone 01995 602125Cost: £1 (for materials), Grade: easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair

January 2017

New Year - Visit to the CoastSunday 1 11am - 3pmRossall Point, FleetwoodIf you are taking a New Year’s Day stroll down the prom, stop off at Rossall Point to celebrate the New Year with a warming cup of mulled wine(non alcoholic). Meet the rangers and take in the view on the first day of the New Year.Donation, tramper, wheelchair, dogs

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