Sustainable Living in the Heatons

Family-Friendly Bike Ride to Abney Hall
2024-08-31 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Thornfield Road Heaton Mersey SK4 3JT, Thornfield Road, SK4 3JT, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun-filled bike ride to Abney Hall, perfect for the whole family to enjoy together!
Join us for a fun-filled bike ride to Abney Hall! This exciting event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. We’ll be meeting at Thornfield Park on Thornfield Road in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, UK.
We’ll be on some quiet roads but our route is largely off-road including a section of the Trans Pennine Trail down to the River Mersey. At Abney Hall there’s the little cafe to enjoy and for those who want, a short game of rounders. This is a great ride for people and families with children who want to get confident on the bike and to cycle to local places.
The total distance is approx 6 miles.
Book for free on eventbrite

Refurbishment of the SLH Deluxe Bug Hotel
2024-09-01 11:30 - 13:30 | St Paul’s, St Paul's Church, St Paul's Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 4RY, United Kingdom
A task day to refresh and refurbish the SLH Deluxe Bug Hotel at St.Paul’s Church in Heaton Moor. This is on the same day as the Heaton Moor Producers Market, when the St Paul’s Church team will also sell drinks and
cakes in the gardens.
We have some materials left over from other bug hotel events and children will also be able to gather stuff from the grounds – twigs, logs, grasses, sticks, bamboo.

Evening bat walk in Heaton Mersey
2024-09-01 20:05 - 21:05, 2024-09-03 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-07 19:50 - 20:50, 2024-09-09 19:45 - 20:45 | To be confirmed Heaton Mersey SK4, To be confirmed, SK4
Join us for a dusk walk near the river in Heaton Mersey to observe bats using detection monitors.
This evening bat walk will give you the chance to hear and observe the bats using our special bat monitoring equipment. The insects will be out and the bats will be hunting!
The event will last just over an hour, and will take you from a meeting place in Heaton Mersey down to the river.
The bat walks are led by volunteers from Sustainable Living in the Heatons, trained by ecologist Jeff Clarke, and with funding from the Stockport Hydro Environmental Challenge Fund to purchase the bat monitors.
Check out our bats page for information about previous bat walks.
Book for free on eventbrite

Monthly Meeting
2024-09-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | 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
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-10 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
2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-17 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
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-16 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

Heatons Repair Café & Workshops
2024-09-21 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!
This month, we will be joined by the YourHomeBetter team who can offer advice on what help is available for insulating your home before winter. In addition, Fil Baldowski of All Rolled Up (and one of our Repair Café volunteers) will be hosting a one hour workshop on simple sewing techniques and you will take home a little emergency sewing kit that you will have made.

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
2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-16 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
2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-11-26 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
2024-09-27 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-10-25 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-11-29 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.

Bike Ride to Lyme Park
2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Thornfield Road Heaton Mersey SK4 3JT, Thornfield Road, SK4 3JT, United Kingdom
Visit one of the region’s most popular beauty spots in the Peak District National Park and leave the car at home!
Lyme Park is just 11 miles away by bike, and you don’t have to use the A6 to get there. Our route takes you through residential streets out to Hazel Grove, then quiet country lanes through woods and alongside rivers. We take you briefly onto the Middlewood Way, where there are options for a coffee stop, before entering Lyme Park from the lesser known South West entrance. A short climb through the woods on a gravel track brings you to the House at Lyme and the Timber Yard Café where you can picnic or buy lunch.
We will stay at Lyme Park for around an hour, so you can wander around, use the adventure play area or walk up to ‘The Cage’ – you may even see some of the famous Lyme Park deer!
On the return journey we pass Disley station, where there are hourly (bike friendly) trains back to Heaton Chapel (22 minutes journey time). Or you can stay with us returning via High Lane, Torkington Lane, Offerton and Stockport Town Centre – it’s downhill all the way (well mostly….).
This event is designed for families, but littlies may find the distance a bit far and the ride up to Lyme is not suitable for trailers.
The Route: is perfect for riders of all skill levels, and is mostly on quiet cycle roads and cycle paths. There is a fair amount of crossing of main roads and there are a few short but steep sections where you may find it easier to get off and push. The gravel track up to Lyme is steep and rough, we recommend at least 28mm tyres and good range of gears!
The Scenery: The scenery around Lyme Park is breathtaking – it’s part of the National Park for good reason and you will be amazed at how far away the city seems. On most days, you can see both the Manchester skyline and Kinder Scout, the highest point of the Peaks.
Bring: Please bring a roadworthy bike, a drink and either a picnic lunch or money for lunch at Lyme Park. Also bring a bike lock in case you want to leave your bike whilst you wander around the park
Weather: Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. As this is a long day out, we may cancel if the weather is too bad.
Book for free on eventbrite

Darley Street Remembrance Tree
2024-11-02 10:00 - 2024-11-11 17:30 | Darly Street, Heaton Norris
From 2 to 11 November, there will be a Remembrance Tree in the Darley Street garden. Community members are welcome to come along and hang a message for a loved one on the tree.
