The Friends Group  The Friends of Blackley Forest help to look after the forest and organize events and activities. Manchester City Council is responsible for the overall management of the forest. ---------------------------------------- Monthly Meetings Everyone is welcome to join us at our Friends meetings, which are held at 7pm on the second Thursday in the month at: Glenbrook Hall Glenbrook Road, Manchester M9 0PQ (The entrance to Glenbrook Road is opposite the Victoria Avenue entrance to the forest) Next date: Thursday 21 August at 7 pm Everyone welcome! ---------------------------------------- Want to Join Us? Call Dot on 0161 795 0900 | The Friends of Blackley Forest Welcome to our local nature reserve in Blackley, North Manchester  Blackley Forest is situated in Higher Blackley, bordered to the east by Blackley Cemetery and Crematorium, the west by the River Irk, the north by Victoria Avenue and the South by Blackley New Road. Help to publicize Blackley Forest by sharing this website! | News & Events  Photo: Sarah Griffiths Big Butterfly Count 19th July to 10th August Spend 15 mins in the forest or your garden watching for butterflies and record your results here: ---------------------------------------- The next HEALTH WALK is on Monday 11 August at 2 pm. Meet at the Victoria Avenue entrance. We also have special VOLUNTEERING days - everyone welcome to come and help!  Photo: Sarah Griffiths ---------------------------------------- Keep Fit in the Forest! Download our information sheet "Keeping fit for action days" to help you to prepare for working in the forest or gardening in your own back yard. |
