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If you wish to attend any of the events shown below, please check the details with the organisers in case of any inacurracy or alteration.
There may be additional events taking place, not shown below, particularly children's activities during school holidays. Please check Tameside Council's website or at local libraries, museums and countryside centres.
| February 2008 | ||||
| Saturday 2nd February 2008 | "KITE" - Kids in the Environment Club for 7 - 11 year olds (new members welcome) | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 10.00 am - 12.00 noon | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free |
| Sunday 17th February 2008 |
"Hedgelaying" "Come and help restore some old hedges in the traditional manner" | meet: Golf Club entrance, Gorsey Lane, Hazelhurst | 10.00 am - 3.00 pm | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free |
| Sunday 24th February 2008 | Farmers' and Producers' Market | Ashton Market Ground | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | info: 0161 342 3268 |
| Thursday 28th February 2008 |
"252 Years of Service: The Manchester Regiment Story 1756-2008" "This brief history of the Regiment will highlight some of the famous names in the Regiments' story, where they served and what they did. Learn more about the Regiment's first Victoria Cross winners as well as what the latest generation of Regimental soldier is doing today." Lecture by Garry Smith (Curator) | Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton Town Hall | 7.00 - 9.00 pm | info: 0161 342 2254 admission £2 Places limited so book early. No admittance on the night without prior booking. |
| March 2008 | ||||
| Saturday 1st March 2008 | "KITE" - Kids in the Environment Club for 7 - 11 year olds (new members welcome) | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 10.00 am - 12.00 noon | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free |
| Sunday 9th March 2008 | Three Shires Farmers' Market Locally grown or sourced produce. | Mossley Market Ground | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | info: 0161 342 3268 |
| Sunday 9th March 2008 |
"Strip the Willow" "Hurdles, fedges and wattles, have a go at these delightful country crafts in Rocher Vale." | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 10.30 am - 3.00 pm | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free, charge for breakfast |
| Saturday 15th March 2008 |
OAK Club Oldham's Activities for Kids (8 - 11 yrs). |
Daisy Nook Country Park, Stannybrook Road | 10.00 am - 12.00 noon | info: 0161 308 3909 membership: £2 a month |
| Sunday 16th March 2008 |
"Medlock Mosey" "Walk with the Rangers discovering the hidden green belt within the urban area. Long circular walk via Medlock Valley and Hartshead Pike. Walking gear and walking boots needed." | Daisy Nook Countryside Centre, Stannybrook Road | 10.30 am - 3.00 pm hard | info: 0161 308 3909 admission free |
| Wednesday 26th March 2008 |
"Mad Hare Day" "Join in the hare-raising activities in the morning followed by a family friendly hare-spotting ramble at 1pm!" | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 11.00 am - 3.00 pm | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free, charge for breakfast |
| Sunday 30th March 2008 | Farmers' and Producers' Market | Ashton Market Ground | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | info: 0161 342 3268 |
| Sunday 30th March 2008 | Tameside Open Brass Band Championships "Prestigious brass band contest featuring top bands from around the country" | Tameside Hippodrome, Oldham Road | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | info, time and admission prices: 0161 342 4144 |
| April 2008 | ||||
| Saturday 5th April 2008 | "KITE" - Kids in the Environment Club for 7 - 11 year olds (new members welcome) | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 10.00 am - 12.00 noon | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free |
| Sunday 13th April 2008 |
"Bird Walk" "Discover some of the local birdlife of on this gentle stroll with Chris Kellett." | Park Bridge Heritage Centre | 10.30 am - 12.30 pm | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free, charge for breakfast |
| Sunday 20th April 2008 |
"Spring on the Springs" "Look at Spring wildlife at the aptly named Silver Spring site. Binoculars useful." | Meet at Silver Springs Car park, Darnton Road (car park closed so find alternative parking first) | 11.00 am - 1.00 pm | info: 0161 330 9613 admission free |
| Sunday 27th April 2008 | Farmers' and Producers' Market | Ashton Market Ground | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | info: 0161 342 3268 |