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 the second Thursday in the month. If you'd like to attend please call Dot For dates of the next meetings 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 publicize 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 Keep Fit in the Forest! Download our information sheet to help you to prepare for working in the forest or gardening in your own back yard. HEALTH WALKS You're welcome to come along to our monthly walks on the second Monday of the month. We meet at 2 pm at the Victoria Avenue entrance to the forest. Refreshments will be available as usual in Glenbrook Chapel Hall. Everyone welcome. Please wear suitable shoes/boots - it can be muddy in the forest. See diary for more dates! ----------------------------------- Manchester Garden Wildlife Survey Please can you help with a survey about gardens and wildlife? This is part of a project for Manchester University and Manchester City Council. It takes just 10 minutes and is very easy to do. Click here ----------------------------------- River Irk Restoration Project Salford Friendly Anglers Society is working on a project to restore the River Irk. Details on their website here. |