Sustainable Living in the Heatons

Monthly Meeting
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Patio Room, Heaton Moor United Church, Stanley Rd SK4 4HL, Patio Room, Heaton Moor United Church, Stanley Rd, SK4 4HL
The SLH monthly meetings are on the first Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Our meetings are held at the Patio Room, Heaton Moor United Church, Stanley Rd SK4 4HL. The room has direct access from the car park and has a shared kitchen and toilets very close to the room. Hot drinks will be provided for everyone.
Everyone is welcome to our meeting. Contact info@slheatons.org if you have questions. We use the time to discuss and plan our activities, and have occasional guest speakers. Everyone is welcome. Do come and meet us!

Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
2024-12-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:30
Come and join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person. We still meet even during winter months, although the task day is weather permitting.

Hedge Maintenance
2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Priestnall Allotments Hedge
Hedge maintenance session. We’ll be clearing the path running alongside this ancient hedge, weeding around the hedge, threading the branches and picking up litter. Come and join us to take part, or have a chat about what we are doing. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and bring gloves if you have them, although we will come with equipment.
We usually have a break around 11am – tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided!
The hedge is between Priestnall allotments and the recreation field, on the lane that links Trentham Avenue (SK4 3QD) and Mersey Road. All welcome.

Heatons Repair Café
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | St Paul’s, St Paul's Church, St Paul's Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 4RY, United Kingdom
Join volunteers from across the Heatons for our new repair café!

How does it work?

Repair cafés are run by volunteers — people who have specific skills that they would like to share with the local community. These skills may include sewing or repairs to furniture/wood, bikes, garden tools and small electrical items. There is also a need for volunteers with “meet and greet” skills for managing the tea, coffee and cake! Repair cafés operate once a month for a period of two hours.

Is there a charge?

No, the repairs are free, although donations are welcome to help build the stock of tools and materials.
Do you know anyone who might be interested in volunteering? Repairs will include household objects, bicycles, clothing, mechanical devices and woodworking repairs. Any skill you may have to repair things, whatever it is, we would love to hear about it. If you can help or would like to know, more email info@slheatons.org

Friends of Darley Street Task Day
2024-12-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Darly Street, Heaton Norris
Darley Street is a beautiful community garden that can be enjoyed by all.
Our Friends group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Darley Street is situated at in the heart of the Heaton Norris conservation area, at the junction of Green Lane and Alexandra Road close to the Nursery pub.

Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
2024-12-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 12:30
Come and join Heaton Mersey Village Gardeners for a task day at Heaton Mersey Village Garden! There is lots of information about this space in our blog. Contact us via info@slhheatons.org for more information about what we do or feel free to drop by the Village Garden in person.

Bike Friday
2024-12-27 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-01-31 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-02-28 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-03-28 07:45 - 09:00
Join members of the SLH team who help to lead this great event from Manchester Friends of the Earth.
Bike Friday is exactly what it says on the tin: A bike ride on the last Friday of every month. We set off from Heaton Chapel train station at 7.45am and lead on a route heading into Manchester City Centre.
The ride is on quiet routes and are suitable for everyone — from the regular commuter, to the first timer wanting to try a new way of getting into work.

Visit to the Recycling Centre in Sharston
2025-02-19 18:20 - 20:30 | R4GM Longley Lane Visitor Centre, R4GM Longley Lane Visitor Centre, Sharston, Manchester, M22 4RQ, United Kingdom
Have you ever wondered how your recycling materials are sorted? Join the SLH team on our trip to see and hear how recycling happens. We’ll get a tour of the facility that uses lasers, cyclones, and magnets to separate the recycling in over a million homes, and the chance to take part in activities to help us to understand the process.
Everyone is welcome, although this event is unsuitable for those under 7.
To reserve your place, book here before 14th February.
We encourage you to travel by public transport or to car share. We will arrange a local meeting place in the Heatons so people can travel together.
Any questions? Contact info@slheatons.org

Help Plant Trees on Heaton Mersey Common!
2025-04-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Priestnall Allotments Hedge
We will be planting 500 whips, or small seedlings to fill in gaps after the recent work on the common
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring a spade and gloves if you have them, but we can also provide these if needed.
Meet between Priestnall allotments and the recreation field, on the lane that links Trentham Avenue (SK4 3QD) and Mersey Road.
Everyone is welcome.
