Sunday 9th May 2010, Werneth Low, Tameside
Target species:- Green Hairstreak
Time: - 10.30am to 2.30pm
Meeting Point:- Werneth Low Visitor Centre car-park (SJ960936)
Leader:- Phil Kinder Tel: 0161 430 5107 Mobile: 07747 481463

Some short fairly steep climbs and walking on uneven ground. Bring suitable footwear & refreshment.

Sunday 11th July 2010, Chadkirk Country Estate, Romiley Stockport
Target species:- White-letter Hairstreak (Purple Hairstreak also occurs here)
Time:- 10.30am to 1.00pm
Meeting Point:- Chadkirk Estate car-park (SJ937897)
Leader:- Phil Kinder Tel: 0161 430 5107 Mobile: 07747 481463

Fairly easy walking, bring refreshment.

Sunday 18th July 2010, Mersey Valley, Stretford
Target species:- White-letter Hairstreak
Time:- 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting Point:- End of Bradley Lane, Stretford (SJ783932)
Leader:- Peter Hardy Tel: 0161 972 0725 Mobile: 07880 891428

Some off path walking, bring suitable footwear.

Saturday 31st July 2010, Handforth
Target species:- Summer butterflies and dragonflies
Time:- 10.30am to 3.00pm
Meeting Point:- Handforth Dean shopping centre car park – look for a red Ford Transit camping van at SJ866834
Leader:- Stu Burnet. Contact leader on 0161 485 5107 or 07971 895761 during previous week leaving your contact details.

Unimproved grassland with a series of ponds and some woodland. Notes: Bring stout shoes or wellies, a packed lunch and binoculars.

Safety Code

As with any activity, there are hazards in the countryside and everyone taking part in a field trip has a responsibility (duty of care) for their own safety and that of others. When organising the field trips we take every care to ensure that our events present no greater hazard than any other walk in the countryside.

Please note the following:

Clothing: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. If there are any special requirements they will be noted in the details. Stout shoes are a minimum requirement for any walk.

Sun Screen: At any time during the season you may have sunshine. Please take a hat, use sun cream or protection for exposed skin. Make sure you have enough liquid to drink.

Landscape Hazards: When following butterflies you are not always looking where you are heading. Be aware of any rabbit holes, barbed wire, fallen branches and logs and boggy areas.

Briefing: The leader will provide a briefing on the event before setting out, with details of any known hazards and will give advice on what to do in an emergency. Please let the leader know if you have a mobile phone and you are taking it with you. If you are leaving early make sure the leader knows.

Contact: Sometime before the event please contact the leader so we can get an idea of numbers. If you are uncertain about any details of the trip, telephone the leader or main contact in advance. There is always a telephone number given with the event details.