The BCV's calendar for the coming months
Important Notes
The meeting point for all tasks and indoor meetings is the Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1HL. Unless otherwise stated tasks are every other Sunday; indoor meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month, see task list below.
Remember there are NO JOINING FEES, to get involved just turn up on the day or for more information contact us Via our Contact Form
The task programme is subject to change, if you are making your own way to the site please check with task co-ordinator Rick Parker (pictured) on task day for last minute changes on 07908 084 709. Families are welcome but children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 14-16 year olds require parents permission. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme participants seeking volunteer opportunities are welcome, contact Rick for availability of places.
Please wear old clothes, strong shoes, work boots or wellies, waterproofs may also be useful. Tea and coffee is provided but you will need to bring a packed lunch.
Click here to see photos of previous tasks
FEBRUARY
Sunday 5th February.
Location: Whilton Quarry, Belmont Road.
Task: Invasive species clearance. Continuing the war against rhododendron on behalf of the British Mountaineering Council.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton. BL11HL at 10:00 am.
Wednesday 8th February.
Indoor Meeting: Your chance to influence the activities of the group for the coming months.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton BL11HL at 8:00 pm.
Sunday 19th February.
Location: Blackleach Country Park, Salford.
Task: The 9th Annual Dr John Leather Memorial Hedge Laying Contest. Our annual contest held in memory of one of our most respected members returns, as usual contestants from across the region will be attending, will Andy or Tom win again or will one of our newer members take the prize?
This year's event is being sponsored by The Friends of Blackleach.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton BL11HL at 10:00 am.
MARCH
Sunday 4th March.
Location: Doffcocker Lodge LNR, Bolton.
Task: Erosion Control. An unusual task for a serious problem. The island on Doffcocker Lodge is being eroded by wave action, since its construction it has lost about 30 feet of its length, this task begins a
massive project to save the rest. The task will involve weaving a barrier around the the island using osier and stakes, the barrier will absorb the wave energy and protect the island from further damage. This is a big job and the more volunteers we have out today the better.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe. Churchgate, Bolton BL11HL at 10:00 am.
Wednesday 14th March.
Indoor Meeting: Your chance to influence the activities of the group for the coming months and to hear the lastest news about group activities.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton BL11HL at 8:00 pm.
Sunday 18th March.
Location: Atherton.
Task: Hedge Planting. More info on this task will appear here soon.
Meet: Ye Olde Man and Scythe. Churchgate, Bolton BL11HL at 10:00 am.