Please wear old season appropriate clothes, strong shoes, work boots or wellies, waterproofs are also be useful in changeable weather. Also, please bring a packed lunch and something to drink. Transport can be provided if needed. Unsure how to join in? Visit our Joining Tasks page. For more information on any task or lifts to the site contact Tom on 07971376253 or email us.
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Wednesday, 11th November 2026 – Indoor Meeting
Task: Our indoor meeting is held on Zoom. Starts at 7:30pm
Thursday, 12th November 2026 – Winter Hill, Belmont Road (A675), Bolton BL7 9QT
Task: Rhododendron clearance. A gruelling but necessary task to remove an invasive species form a sensitive habitat. Here’s a taste of what to expect.
Difficulty: Hard (bordering on Legendary difficulty)
Find the Site: What3words map- marble.rags.hissing
No pick ups from the Sweet Green for Thursday tasks. If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday 15 November 2026 – Doffcocker Lodge LNR, Doffcocker Brow, Bolton
Task: Island Clearance. Cutting back the trees on the Doffcocker islands to improve nesting for common tern and other birds. See what we did previously here. Meet at Doffcocker Car park, Off Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- windy.lake.loved
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday, 29 November 2026 – Sunnyhurst Park, Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen BB3 1JX
Task: Hedge laying. First hedge laying task of the season. If you want to know more about hedge laying have a look at this. Meet at car park just after Sunnyhurst pub, at the top of Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen BB3 1JX
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- fields.often.award
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Wednesday, 9th December 2026 – Last Indoor Meeting of 2026
Task: Our indoor meeting is held on Zoom. Starts at 7:30pm
Thursday, 10th November 2026 – Winter Hill, Belmont Road (A675), Bolton BL7 9QT
Task: Hedge laying. If you want to know more about hedge laying have a look at this. Meet at car park just after Sunnyhurst pub, at the top of Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen BB3 1JX
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- fields.often.award
No pick ups from the Sweet Green for Thursday tasks. If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday, 13 December 2026 – Smithills Country Park, Off Deen Road, Smithills Bolton BL1 7NP
Task: Pond management. Last task before Christmas and we are continuing the we started work on last year. Meet at Smithills Car park on Aspen Close, Smithills Country Park, Off Deen Road, Smithills Bolton BL1 7NP. This is what we did then.
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- crust.toys.garden
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
Sunday 27th December 2026 – Sunday, 27 December 2026 – Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road, Bradshaw, Bolton BL2 4JS
Task: Woodland Management. Last task of 2026.
Difficulty: medium
Find the Site: What3words map- salt.prove.frog
If you need a lift please call Tom on 07971376253. Meet at the Sweet Green Tavern (what3words location points.become.merit). We will be setting off from here at 9:45am so make sure you arrive before than. Task starts at the site at 10:00 am. See top of the page for general info on what to wear or bring.
If you have Covid or flu symptoms please do not attend.
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