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 18 September 2017 – 7.30 p.m.
- Monday 20 November 2017 – 7.30 p.m.
- Monday 15 January 2018 – 7.30 p.m.
Other events are as below. For more information about these or any other of our activities please contact us.
Other events
Sunday 13th August 2017, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Orchard bicycle ride
Details of this ride, from Helping Britain Blossom, are given in the flyer below. It’s going to be a great family-friendly ride; join at the best stop for you or bring a picnic and come for the whole day! Please register for free tickets here.
For more details please contact dan@theorchardproject.org.uk or contact us.
Sunday 13th August 2017: Orchard ride
Saturday 21st to Monday 23rd October 2017 – Clean up Ashton Canal route
Proposed date for a big litter pick on the so-called “yellow brick road” route. Although this is beyond the end of the Loop, it is anticipated that several relevant groups, including FotFL, will be involved. For more details please contact us.
Wildlife walks – monthly
Sustrans and the Loop’s wildlife champions have prepared a schedule of guided walks on the fourth Sunday of each month, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., beginning in January 2017 with birds, February winter trees, March signs of spring, and so on. Please see here for the full schedule!
Thursday tasks – fortnightly
From February 2016, Sustrans have started 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 Abigail at volunteers-nw@sustrans.org.uk (telephone 0161 923 6050) for more information or to find out the meeting point for the next task day.
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!
