Beighton Community Based Environmental Improvement Programme
'Beautiful Beighton'
All Welcome
Forthcoming Sheffield Landscape Trust
Eco Events and Activities
Saturday 3rd July 10.30am – 2.30pm
Help make hay at Crystal Peaks Meadows and at the same time conserve the wildflowers and wildlife.
Meet at Crystal Peaks Meadows (which can be found opposite Drakehouse Lane Supertram stop).
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974 721698
Tuesday 6th July 10.30am-3pm
Post and wire fencing at Heathlands Park to create the outer boundaries of the new Park, and also define the area for the Community Orchard.
Meet at: Black railings at the end of Oxclose Park Way.
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974 721698
Wednesday 7th July 10.00am – 3pm
Himalayan Balsam bashing to conserve wildflowers in the Moss Valley. (It is advisable to wear long trousers and long sleeved top.)
Meet at Alma Pub car park, South Street, Mosborough
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974 721698
Thursday 8th July 10.00am-1.00pm
Find out more about small mammals and other wildlife that live at Owlthorpe.
Meet at: Owlthorpe Medical Centre, Moorthorpe Bank
Leader: Derek Whiteley
Tuesday 13th July 10.30am-3pm
Post and wire fencing at Heathlands Park to create outer boundaries of the new Park and also define the area for the Community Orchard.
Meet at: Black railings at the end of Oxclose Park Way
Leader Adrian Burke, Tel 07974 721698
Tuesday 20th July 10.30am- 3.00pm
Restoration of Drystone Wall
Learn the ancient skill of drystone walling and help reinstate an old drystone wall next to the wild orchard at Owlthorpe.
Meet at: Owlthorpe Medical Centre, Moorthorpe Bank
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974721698
Friday 6th August 10.00am-12.00 midday
Apple “Budding” event at Beighton Orchard
Learn a new skill and at the same time make a traditional apple tree.
Limited places available, booking in advance essential, contact Sally Pereira, Tel 2735030
Leader: Julian Brandram
Wednesday 11th August 10.30am-3.00pm
Bramble clearance to conserve bluebells in Owlthorpes ancient woodland.
Meet at: Owlthorpe Medical Centre, Moorthorpe Bank
Leader: Kevin Hill, Tel 07980867164
Thursday 19th August 10.30am-3.00pm
Restoration of drystone wall
Learn the skill of drystone walling and help reinstate an old drystone wall next to the wild orchard at Owlthorpe Bank
Meet at: Owlthorpe Medical Centre, Moorthorpe Bank
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974721698
Saturday 11 September 10.30am-3.00pm
Join in planting to attract wildlife as part of the creation of the new Heathlands Park
Meet at: Black railings at the end of Oxclose Park Way
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974721698
Friday 17th September 7.00pm-10.00pm
Introduction to Bats and Moths at Owlthorpe
Did you know the tiny Pipistrelle bat can eat around 3,000 midges in a single night. Find out more fascinating facts about bats and learn how you can identify different bat species using a bat detector.
Also at this event we will be carrying out a moth watch, looking at the wonderful diversity of moths that can be found in Owlthorpe.
Meet at: Owlthorpe Medical Centre, Moorthorpe Bank
Bring a torch
Leaders: Derek Whiteley and Frank Botterill
Wednesday 22nd September 1.30pm-3.30pm
South-East Sheffield Eco Advisory Meeting
Find out what is happening in South-East Sheffield through the combined activities of local schools, communities and businesses. Discover how you can get involved and how we can all promote eco-friendly living.
Meet at: Birley Spa Community hall, off Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe, (next to Birley Spa Primary School)
Chairman: Steve Byers (Sheffield City Council Eco Management and Adult Officer)
Friday 24th September 7.00pm-10.00pm
Bat walk at Heathlands Park and Holbrook
A survey to try and determine if there are bats living in the local area – and an opportunity to find out how to use a bat detector to identify different bat species.
Meet at: Black railings at the end of Oxclose Park Way
Bring a torch and preferably wear wellingtons or similar.
Leader: Derek Whiteley
Saturday 25th September 10.30am-2.30pm
Help make hay at Crystal Peaks Meadows and at the same time conserve the wildflowers and wildlife
Meet at: Crystal Peaks meadows(which can be found opposite Drakehouse Lane Supertram stop).
Leader: Adrian Burke, Tel 07974721698
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing including stout shoes to all events" and "For further information on any of the above events please contact Sally Pereira (Landscape Planning Officer) tel 2735030
All Welcome
All children 16 or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.