Sustainable Living in the Heatons

Monthly Meeting
2026-01-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 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
2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-14 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.

Bike Friday
2025-11-28 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-10-31 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-09-26 07:45 - 09:00, 2025-08-29 07:45 - 09:00 UTC
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
2025-11-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-26 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.

Spring Bulb Planting
2025-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Heaton Mersey Common, SK4 3BJ
Join Sustainable Living in the Heatons for our Autumn 2025 spring bulb planting events.
This event will be at Heaton Mersey Common (accessing via Mersey Road SK4 3BJ) on Sunday 23 November between 10am and 12pm.
This will be a fun-filled event so please do bring all the family, including kids! Wear
appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather.
We will provide some tools but if you have garden gloves and a small trowel, please do bring
these along.
We hope to see the Heatons very bright and colourful in Spring 2026!

Hedge Maintenance
2025-11-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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.

Friends of Darley Street Task Day
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | 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
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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

Darley St Remembrance Tree
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-15 | Darly Street, Heaton Norris

A Ride out to Godley Turntable along the Trans Pennine Trail
2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Thornfield Park, Thornfield Road, SK4 3JT
This is a mostly off-road route along the Trans Pennine Trail to Godley Turntable near Hyde. Return could be along the same route, or along the Peak Forest Canal and NCN55. It is organised by Sustainable Living in the Heatons.
Visit the site of a railway turntable! The Godley railway turntable was used to switch freight locomotives from electric to diesel on the Sheffield to Liverpool branch line from the 1930s to the 1960s, when the line was closed. It subsequently became overgrown until a team of Sustrans volunteers recently restored it. Hopefully some of the restoration team will be there to meet us on the day.
Our route drops down to the Trans Pennine Trail by the River Mersey, before going through Stockport Town Centre to pick up the Trail once more by the River Tame. We then head up through Reddish Vale Park to the visitor centre, then climb up through the park to Haughton Dale. We then ride along the wooded banks of the River Tame for a couple of miles, before picking up the old ‘Godley Apethorn’ branch line, now a tarmaced cycle path. The turntable is at the end of this path a couple of miles further down. We return via the same route, or alternatively via Peak Forest Canal if riders prefer.
This event is designed for families. You can book your place here.
The Route: is perfect for riders of all skill levels and is mostly on gravel or tarmac cycle paths. There are a few main roads to cross, and there are 2 short steep sections where you may find it easier to get off and push. The gravel tracks can be rough in parts and we recommend at least 28mm tyres. Electric bikes and trailers are welcome.
The Scenery: The countryside on the TPT at this point is very pretty, mostly wooded trials running alongside the river.
Bring: Please bring a roadworthy bike, a drink and a picnic lunch. There will be an opportunity for refreshments at Reddish Vale visitor centre at 4 miles.
Weather: Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We ride rain or shine!
