Regular members’ meetings
Our meetings take place at the Union Chapel, Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6EQ. Our meetings are on the third Monday of odd-numbered months, so forthcoming meeting dates are:
- Monday 21 January 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
- Monday 18 March 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
- Monday 20 May 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
- Monday 15 July 2019 – 7.30 p.m. (Annual General Meeting)
Other events are as below. For more information about these or any other of our activities please contact us.
Other events
Sunday 6 January 2019, 4 p.m. – Orchard wassail
As in previous years, the Friends are holding a wassail to celebrate the ongoing success of the Loop’s community orchards! This will take place at the Levenshulme Quadrants and will start at 4 p.m. (dusk) and run to approximately 5.30 p.m.
There will be mulled cider, non-alcoholic mulled apple juice, singing, a bonfire and fireworks – and the weather is set to be suitably dry and cold. All are welcome – please bring your own drinks and a little something to eat and share – and torches are recommended!
Friday 2 August 2019 – The HandleBards – “The Tempest”
This is still some way ahead but one for the diary! After the success of the HandleBards’ visits to the Loop in 2018, they will be back in 2019 with two different plays! Start planning your picnic.
Tuesday 13 August 2019 – The HandleBards – “Much Ado About Nothing”
The second of the HandleBards’ visits planned for 2019!
Regular events
Wildlife walks – monthly
Continuing from the successful walks of 2017, Sustrans and the Loop’s wildlife champions have prepared a 2018 schedule of guided walks on the fourth Sunday of each month, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Please see here for the schedule for 2018.
Thursday tasks – fortnightly
Since February 2016, Sustrans have run regular fortnightly task days on the Fallowfield Loop, kicking off with regular woodland management sessions. These tasks are now on the first and third Thursday of each month. All tools and equipment are provided, including for those who want to tackle litter on the Loop. Everybody is welcome to come and help! Please ensure you wear layered warm clothing, waterproofs and sturdy footwear!
Please contact us to be added to the Friends’ mailing list for these events, or contact volunteers-north@sustrans.org.uk (telephone 0161 923 6050) for more information or to find out the meeting point for the next task day.
Fallowfield Loop – volunteering on first and third Thursdays
Monthly work at the Quadrants, Levenshulme
Incredible Edible Levenshulme will be holding work parties at the Quadrants, Levenshulme at 10.30 a.m. on the third Sunday of every month – so please come and join in! The meeting-point is at the entrance to the Loop halfway up Crayfield Road. For more information please see Incredible Edible Levenshulme’s Facebook page.
Regular orchard maintenance
We carry out regular maintenance work on the community orchards along the Loop. Please let us know if you would be interested in helping out with these!
