The Friends Group The award winning Friends of Blackley Forest help to look after the forest and organise events and activities. Manchester City Council is responsible for the overall management of the forest.  Monthly Meetings Our bi-monthly Friends meetings are held at 7 pm on (usually) the second Thursday in the month. If you'd like to attend please call Dot Sometimes the dates do vary so for the date of the next meeting visit our diary page here Everyone welcome! ----------------------------------- We also have special VOLUNTEERING days - everyone welcome to come and help! Want to Join Us? Call Dot on 0161 795 0900 ----------------------------------- Award Winning Team! Help to publicise Blackley Forest by sharing this website | ----------------------------------- The Friends of Blackley Forest ----------------------------------- 
 Photo: Sarah Griffiths Welcome to our local nature reserve in Bl ackley, North Manchester Blackley Forest Fun Day 2016 What a scorcher! And what a great turn out. Many thanks to everyone who helped on the day. Click here to see more photos!  Photo: Sarah Griffiths | News & Events
Balsam pulling
We will be balsam pulling on Saturday 1st July meeting at the Victoria Ave entrance at 10 .00. If anyone fancies pulling the balsam whilst walking through the Forest, please feel free. It is very easy to pull & then just leave it in piles.
Recruitment drive
The Friends group is currently doing a recruitment drive. We are
getting short of members to help out at litter picking, balsam pulling,
helping out at volunteer days, attending meetings, etc. As a result of a
dwindling volunteer base we are unable to hold the Fun Day in 2017. We
hope this is just temporary & that we will be back next year as
these days are so popular. If you want any details, please phone Dot on 0161
795 0900.
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Download our information sheet to help you to prepare for working in the forest or gardening in your own back yard.
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Our monthly walks are on the second Monday of each month. We meet at 2 pm at the Victoria Avenue entrance to the forest.
After the walk, refreshments are available in Glenbrook Chapel Hall.
Everyone welcome. Please wear suitable shoes/boots - it can be muddy in the forest.
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Greater Manchester
Local Record Centre The GM LRC often runs events, surveys and other activities - please see our special page for more details.
NEW: Winter Wetland Bird Blitz - snapshot bird count of the River Irwell
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River Irk Restoration Project
Salford Friendly Anglers Society is working on a project to restore the River Irk.
Details on their website here.
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