Sustainable Living in the Heatons

SLH Visit to Castlefield Viaduct
2023-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
This new urban initiative by the National Trust started 2022 and has been popular. Some of the SLH team and their families will be making a visit and invite you to join them. Email info@slheatons.org and we will let you know how we are travelling and where you can meet us. Everyone will be welcome.

Monthly Meeting
2023-06-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 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!

Bike Friday
2023-05-26 07:45 - 09:00, 2023-04-28 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.

Heaton Mersey Village Garden Maintenance Session
2023-05-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-05-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-04-09 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
2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-16 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.

SLH Stall at Greenstock Community Fun Day
2023-05-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Woodbank Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4JR
Come and chat to the SLH volunteers at our stall at the Greenstock community fun day on Woodbank Park.

Bike Ride: Saturday April 15th. FLOOP cycle ride, the David Beetham orchards trail.
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00
On this trip, along the pleasant Fallowfield Loop cycle greenway, we’ll visit each of the four orchards that David Beetham brought about, and that will hopefully be in bloom. As David died last year, part of the reason for the route is in his memory. With it being so popular when SLH called in last year, we’ll also re-visit the Station South cafe. To help us plan, please book by April 8th.
Meet at 1pm by the SLH orchard in Heaton Chapel, we’ll return around 4pm.
Distance 11 miles, mostly flat and off-road.
Note that another group of riders will be joining us in Levenshulme.
