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Save the Date!

SR Webteam: 27/01/2020

Following the success of our inaugural Sandstone Ridge Walk and Ride Festival last year, we are pleased to announce that the 2020 Walk and Ride Festival will take place between:9 — 18 October 2020Planning is already underway and we are seeking to ensure that we offer as varied a programme as...

'Then' and 'Now'

SR Webteam: 26/01/2020

We continue to seek your help.Keen to record The Sandstone Ridge as it was, and as it now is, we would love to hear from you if you have any old images and/or postcards of The Ridge.Today, we feature two images.The black and white image shows what was the Burwardsley Post Office, located at...

Event Reminder

SR Webteam: 25/01/2020

In advance of the Big Farmland Birdcount (7-16 Feb), and to identify and improve our understanding of priority farmland birds on the Sandstone Ridge, we have arranged a practical farm walk — full details below:Date: Monday 27 January 2020Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Location: Cheshire...

'Then and Now' Project

SR Webteam: 22/01/2020

Many residents and visitors to the Sandstone Ridge will know of this location in Burwardsley.Formerly 'The Carden Arms', it is now known as 'The Pheasant Inn'.In the black and white photograph, Sam Barnes (a former licensee of The Carden Arms Public House in Burwardsley) herds...

'Nighthawking' at Beeston

SR Webteam: 22/01/2020

Nighthawking is the process of stealing archaeological artefacts from protected sites under the cover of darkness. It is with huge regret and shock that we report that this has been happening right here on the Sandstone Ridge.Two male metal detectorists from Greater Manchester were held after...

RSPB Garden Birdwatch

SR Webteam: 21/01/2020

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is this coming weekend.Wherever you are on The Ridge, we hope you'll take part.For over 40 years, the RSPB has been asking you to count the birds in your garden — and you've been brilliant at it.With over half a million people now regularly taking part...

Walk and Ride Festival Planning

SR Webteam: 20/01/2020

Following the success of our inaugural Walk and Ride Festival last year, we are about to begin the planning of the 2020 event.We are mindful that members of our Sandstone Ridge Farmer Network might wish to get involved with a possible farm walk across their land; thereby promoting landscape...

Volunteers Please

SR Webteam: 20/01/2020

Farmers on the Sandstone Ridge in Cheshire will be taking part in the Big Farmland Bird Count from 7-16 February 2020. To help support the survey, we need more volunteers to take part in the bird counts on farms across the Ridge. This involves just 30 minutes to 1 hour on the farm to observe...

Spring is on the Way!

SR Webteam: 17/01/2020

With Storm Brendan battering the country just this week, it seems hard to believe that Spring is on the way.But, indeed it is!Hazel catkins have been spotted on the Sandstone Ridge.Hazel is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to the UK.This is an interesting image because the yellow male...

New Agriculture Bill Published

SR Webteam: 16/01/2020

Farmers on The Sandstone Ridge will be pleased to learn that the new Agriculture Bill has just been published, outlining sweeping post-Brexit environmental measuresThe Department for Food, the Environment and Rural Affairs' (Defra) Agriculture Bill has been introduced today (16 January)...

Help with Tree Planting

SR Webteam: 15/01/2020

If you are interested in planting some trees on your farm this winter, please get in touch so that we can get our joint order to the Woodland Trust submitted this month. Small awkward areas, field corners, windbreaks, waterlogged spots (more than usual, that is!) are all suitable. Take a look...

Agroecology and Climate Change

SR Webteam: 14/01/2020

Agroecology is the science behind sustainable agriculture. Healthy soil is vital for our survival. Shropshire Wildlife Trust is hosting an event in which you can discover how farmers can work with nature to mitigate climate change and feed us all in the future.Whilst this event is to be held...

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