Task Calendar


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.

Read about our recent tasks here also see the Wild Things Page, or if you like old stuff try the scrapbook pages

Sunday, 18th May 2025 – Doffcocker Lodge LNR, Doffcocker Brow, Bolton
Task: A mixed task today with balsam removal and some work on the dam. See the guide to Balsam Bashing for info on balsam and this link for the work we did on the dam last time.
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 symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.

Sunday, 1st June 2025 – Dunscar Woods, Dunscar Business Park, Blackburn Road, Bolton BL7 9PQ
Task: Himalayan Balsam Removal at Dunscar Woods. Can’t get enough of balsam bashing? Now’s your chance to indulge. Here’s a brief guide to balsam.
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- fits.lake.moth

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 symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.

Wednesday 11th June 2025 – Indoor Meeting
Join use at our hybrid indoor meeting via Zoom or in person at the Sweet Green Tavern, 127 Crook St, Bolton BL3 6DD (what3words location points.become.merit). Meeting begins 7:30pm.

If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.

Thursady, 12th June 2025 – Lower Rivington Reservoir, Grime Ford Village PR6 9HJ
Task: Dry stone walling at Lower Rivington Reservoir. We’ll be parking at Luciano’s at the Millstone Bolton Road, Grimford Village, Chorley PR6 9HJ. See the Easter task to find out what to expect.. minus the eggs.
Difficulty: Hard
Find the Site: What3words map- abacus.hedgehog.safest

Task begins at 10:00 am. There are no lifts available for Thursday tasks. If you need transport please call Tom on 07971376253.

If you have Covid symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.

Sunday, 15th June 2025 – Moses Gate Country Park, Rock Hall, off Hall Lane, Farnworth BL4 7QS
Task: More balsam to bash this time at Moses Gate Country Park.
Difficulty: Medium
Find the Site: What3words map- tree.plan.vote

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 symptoms, or had a positive test, please do not attend.

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