Task Calendar The BCV's programme for the coming months


Task Calendar - 2008

Our programme of tasks and events for the coming months.

The meeting point for all tasks is the Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Bolton,  indoor meetings are held at the Howcroft Inn, Bolton. Remember there are NO joining fees, to get involved just turn up on the day.
Meeting point address details can be found on the Where to Meet  page.  

Please wear old clothes, work or gardening gloves, strong shoes, work boots or wellies. Waterproofs may also be useful. You will also need to bring a packed lunch, but tea and coffee is provided. The task programme is subject to change in the event of unforeseeable events. If you are making your own way to the site please check with Rick on task day for last minute changes.  Families are welcome but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For our walks calendar see the BCV Rambles page.  

November 2008

Sunday 30th November
Task: Hedge Laying, Deane, Bolton
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am


December 2008

Wednesday 10th December
Indoor meeting at the Howcroft Inn, Pool Street, Bolton 8:00pm . Tonight's guest speaker, John Loder, will be giving a presentation on birds of prey.

 Sunday 14th December
Task: Rhododendron clearance, Darwen.
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am

Sunday 28th December
Task: Tree planting in the woods of  North Bolton
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am


January 2009

Friday 9th January-Sunday 11th January
Task: Our first weekend residential of the New Year.  We will be at the Anderton Outdoor Education Centre on the banks of Rivington Reservoir, clearing rhododendron and planting trees.

 Wednesday 14th January
Indoor meeting at the Howcroft Inn, Pool Street, Bolton 8:00pm

Saturday 17th January
The BCV Annual Post Christmas Evening Meal at The Chinese Buffett, Bolton 6:30 meet, 7:00 eat.

Sunday 25th January
Task: Rhody bashing (to give it its technical name) near Belmont Village, Bolton
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am


February 2009

Sunday 8th February
Task: A practice hedge laying session at Blackleach Local Nature Reserve, Walkden.
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am

 Wednesday 11th February
Indoor meeting at the Howcroft Inn, Pool Street, Bolton 8:00pm

Sunday 22nd February
Task: The 6th Annual Dr John Leather Memorial Hedge Laying Competition, held at Blackleach Local Nature Reserve, Walkden. The BCV will attempt to regain its honour after last years' defeat.
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am


March 2009

Sunday 8th March
Task: Tree felling at Cox Green Quarry, one of the region's premiere sites for amphibians.
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am

 Wednesday 11th March
Indoor meeting at the Howcroft Inn, Pool Street, Bolton 8:00pm

Sunday 22th March
Task: Tree planting in one of North Bolton's outstanding woodlands.
Meet at Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Churchgate, Bolton, 10:00am