Volunteering Summer 2026

‘Balsam Bashing’ 

Join our group of dedicated volunteers ensuring that our local area is kept clear of Himalayan Balsam. Light work in the open air.

Sunday 24 May: 10.30am, Ashley Mill Bridge

Sunday 31 May: 10.30am, Into the Wild (corner gate on Ryecroft Farm lane)

Sunday 7 June: 10.30am, Priory Road / Bow Lane Corner

Saturday 13 June: 10.30am, Ashley Mill Bridge, with the Bollin Valley Partnership

Sunday 21 June: 10.30am, Into the Wild (corner gate on Ryecroft Farm lane)

Sunday 28 June: 10.30am, Priory Road / Bow Lane Corner

Wednesday 1 July: 10.00am, John of Jerusalem Woods (down the lane from Bow Green Farm, Bow Lane), with the Bollin Valley Partnership

Sunday 5 July: 10.30am, Ashley Mill Bridge

Sunday 12 July: 10.30am, Priory Road / Bow Lane Corner

Sunday 19 & 26 July: 10.30am, Meet point to be confirmed

Sessions will finish around 1pm

Please wear long trousers and long sleeves, as we may be working amongst nettles, and suitable footwear. Gloves can be provided or bring your own gardening gloves.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Directions to Ashley Mill Bridge

Join the footpath at the bottom of Grange Road, Bowdon Vale (postcode WA14 3EY) and proceed down some woodland steps, over a small bridge, where the path opens out. Continue along the path beside the river until you reach Ashley Mill Bridge on your right hand side.