Sustainable Living in the Heatons

Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
2024-05-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-11 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
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.

Monthly Meeting
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-06 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!

Evening bat walk in Heaton Mersey
2024-05-02 20:50 - 21:50, 2024-04-30 20:45 - 21:45, 2024-04-27 20:40 - 21:40, 2024-04-24 20:35 - 21:35, 2024-04-21 20:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-18 20:25 - 21:25, 2024-04-13 20:15 - 21:15, 2024-04-10 20:10 - 21:10 | 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

Bike Friday
2024-04-26 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-03-29 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-03-22 07:45 - 09:00, 2024-02-23 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.

Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-26 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.

Friends of Darley Street Task Day
2024-04-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-17 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.

Heatons Repair Café
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-17 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

Family-Friendly Bike Ride to Station South
2024-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Thornfield Road Heaton Mersey SK4 3JT, Thornfield Road, SK4 3JT, United Kingdom
Pedal your way through the beautiful green spaces of the Heatons. Stopping off at the gorgeous Station South for drinks and cake.
Get ready to pedal your way to a day of fun, fitness, and family bonding! We invite you and your loved ones to join us on a Family-Friendly Bike Ride to Station South Levensulme via the picturesque Fallowfield Loopline and if weather allows stopping off to see the Secret Lake and Levenshulme Waterfall.
This event is designed for families, so bring the whole crew from littlest backseat riders to great grandparents. Oh and if you are doing the Manchester Marathon on 14th April, this is a perfect ride to keep your legs moving 😊
The Route: is perfect for riders of all skill levels, and is mostly on quiet cycle paths.
The Views: we will be experiencing the green beauty of Nelstrop Lane and onto the Fallowfield Loopline loop line. After coffee and a cake at Station South we will continue west along the Floop turning off to enjoy Cringle Park on our way home. Yes we will definitely have time for playing in the park.
Bring: Please bring a roadworthy bike, a drink and money for the coffee and cake.
Weather: Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We’ll ride rain or shine!
Book for free on eventbrite

International Women’s Day Cycle Ride to the Pankhurst Statue
2024-03-03 10:30 - 17:00 | Station South, 975-977 Stockport Rd, M19 3NP
Details TBC

AGM and Monthly Meeting
2024-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | The Heatons Centre, The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 3LD, United Kingdom
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 Heatons Centre, next to Heatons Library, Thornfield Rd, SK4 3LD (For sat nav please use SK4 4DQ). The entrance is at the back of the centre, where you should ring the bell for the conference room. Hot drinks will be provided for everyone. It is a large well-ventilated room.
We are grateful to Stockport Signpost for Carers in allowing us the use of The Heatons Centre at a generous fee. Signpost for Carers (registered charity no: 1085727) owns and manages the use of the Heatons Centre. Surplus income generated from the use of this community space is used to support the wellbeing of those caring for friends and relatives across Stockport.
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!
