Events this month in Bury

Eight-mile walk, meet at Town Meadow Park car park, Tottington. Contact: 01706 823 358. There are stiles and uneven surfaces. Please bring refreshments. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing.

A variety of guided walks to help you enjoy the local countryside.

Second Sunday of each month - Speciality Shops and restaurants open with the market. 10am - 4pm

The farmers market is held monthly in the Market Place and inside Ramsbottom Civic Hall. It features more than 25 stalls and brings together farmers and producers from all over the North West.

A vast array of local produce is available, including jams, breads and home-made fudge, fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat (including ostrich), savoury pies and seafood. Also there are home-made crafts, cards, paintings and other locally made items.

Free football and fitness sessions are being offered to young people aged 16 and over.
The aim is to increase the numbers playing football, but also to encourage volunteering and to give those who are not in employment, education or training a chance to gain qualifications and improve their CV.

The course has been put together by Bury Football Development Forum, Bury Sport And Physical Activity Service (SAPAS) and the England Football Foundation.

It takes place every Tuesday from 14 February to 1 May at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury, from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Participants will be given the opportunity to join SAPAS pool of volunteers and go on courses such as Level 1 in football coaching, the Junior Football Organisers course and Refereeing Football course, all paid for by Bury Football Development Forum. They can also join the SAPAS pool of coaches if they pass the course where they will have the opportunity to be a casual coach and be paid.

For more details contact Martyn Bennett on 0161 253 5893 or email M.Bennett@bury.gov.uk

Help the birds find a home this spring by building a nesting box with the help of Bury Ranger Service.

The project takes place during National Bird Box Week, and sessions are held at Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom on Tuesday 14 February and at Town Meadow Park, Tottington on Wednesday 15 February.

Booking is essential – call 01706 823 358. Please bring £2.50 if you want to take your box home.

Help the birds find a home this spring by building a nesting box with the help of Bury Ranger Service.

The project takes place during National Bird Box Week, and sessions are held at Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom on Tuesday 14 February and at Town Meadow Park, Tottington on Wednesday 15 February.

Booking is essential – call 01706 823 358. Please bring £2.50 if you want to take your box home.

Shoppers on Bury Market can take advantage of invaluable health information on all aspects of cancer.

The Macmillan mobile information bus will be on the market all day on Wednesday 15 February to provide high quality information, support and advice to members of the public.

All information is free and confidential, and no appointment is needed.

It may be cold outside but there’s lots to keep you warm at Redbank Lodges on Wednesday 15 February.

The BANG Project, with Abbey close Tenants and Residents Association, will be providing a range of activities for children and families.

The project will show youngsters how to make nesting sticks to help our feathered friends, and to make willow fish using willow and dogwood growing on the site.

Jacqui Goggs from the BANG Project said: “Redbank Lodges is a lovely place with a fantastic range of wildlife to be found. It is great to show children how they can use the free resources on the lodges to make things and have fun.”

Wednesday’s event is free and there’s no need to book, although all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information contact Jacqui Goggs on 0161 253 7764 or email j.goggs@bury.gov.uk

A free craft session for families takes place at Bury Library to mark the national Campaign for Learning.

The session includes stories, making flower cards and much more, and is on Friday 17 February from 1pm to 3pm.

It is suitable for children aged four and above, and youngsters must be accompanied by an adult: parents, grandparents and carers are welcome. Places are limited, so please book at Bury Library.

The Campaign for Learning works to build motivation, create opportunities and provide support for learning in families. It says that research shows that lifelong learners are more likely to be happier, healthier, have better jobs, contribute more to society and live longer and more fulfilled lives. Also, that parental involvement in a child's learning is more powerful than family background, size of family or level of parental education and, in the primary years, has more impact on attainment than the school itself.

Four-mile walk, meet at the Phoenix Centre, St Mary’s Park, Prestwich. Contact: 0161 253 5522. There are stiles and uneven surfaces. Please bring refreshments. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing. 

A variety of guided walks to help you enjoy the local countryside.