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National Meadows Day

SR Webteam: 27/06/2022

National Meadows Day is an annual event which takes place on the first Saturday of July each year to celebrate our magnificent meadows. This year, therefore, that is Saturday 2 July.National Meadows Day is a chance to visit meadows at their midsummer best, to have fun and to raise awareness of...

Updated FAQs (June 2022)

SR Webteam: 22/06/2022

Following the recent visit by Marian Spain, Natural England's Chief Executive Officer, together with several Senior Executives on landscape etc., we publish our updated 'Frequently Asked Questions' regarding potential AONB designation for the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge.We continue to...

More Red Kites

SR Webteam: 21/06/2022

Yet more Red Kites have been spotted on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. In fact, we are receiving details of numerous sightings — thanks for all your messages and information.Red Kites are active during the day which is a bonus for bird-spotters, and this particular sighting was spotted soaring in...

Visit by Chief Executives

SR Webteam: 21/06/2022

Marian Spain, Natural England's Chief Executive Officer, together with other Senior Executives from Natural England, our 2 Local Authorities, the National Trust etc. visited the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge on Thursday and Friday 9-10 June 2022.Their objectives were:*to familiarise themselves...

Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally

SR Webteam: 20/06/2022

A reminder that the Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally is back post Covid.This weekend, 25-26 June, is likely to see enthusiasts return in great numbers.There's lots to see and do and with vintage tractors thrown in, it's a local event not to be missed!So, take a trip to Churches View...

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SR Webteam: 19/06/2022

Having held last year's AGM by ZOOM, this year's AGM will be held 'Face to Face' on Tuesday, 21 June 2022.The AGM will provide an opportunity to celebrate some of the work that has been going on behind the scenes during what has been a frustrating time for all, and to give our...

No Mow May!

SR Webteam: 03/05/2022

Some 36,000 residents live on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. Join gardeners from all over the country and say 'NO' to the mow this May and help our bees, butterflies, wildlife and us!Plantlife's 'No Mow May' campaign doesn't ask you to do much. In fact, it asks you to do...

CPRE Spring Event

CPRE: 24/04/2022

The Cheshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is holding its Spring Walk on Wednesday 27 April, 2022.Enjoy a circular walk at Higher Burwardsley which will include spectacular views both within and without our magical Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. Parking and coffee/bespoke...

Earth Day 22 April 2022

SR Webteam: 21/04/2022

Friday 22 April 2022 is World Earth Day, an annual event where people can participate in numerous activities to show their support for environmental protection.The theme for Earth Day 2022 is 'Invest in our Planet' and is focused on finding solutions to combat the threat of climate change...

Ridge Businesses - Success!

SR Webteam: 27/03/2022

After the cancellation of the 2020 Awards due to the COVID pandemic, it was excitement all round when 'Marketing Cheshire' held their Annual Awards ceremony earlier this week at Nunsmere Hall Hotel.Our Congratulations to Suzanne Miller and her incredible 'Pitch and Canvas Team'...

Get Star Counting

SR Webteam: 27/02/2022

The Cheshire Sandstone Ridge is no stranger to dark skies, particularly in the southern areas of the Ridge. Our area lies in National Character Area (NCA) 62 and in 2018 this area was ranked as the 76th 'darkest NCA' out of the 159 within England.CPRE (The Countryside Charity) is asking...

Farmland Bird Count

SR Webteam: 14/02/2022

Calling our Sandstone Ridge Farmers — the Big Farmland Birdcount ends on 20 February.It would be fantastic if we could add to some of the great information that we have already captured on wildlife in the area in recent years. In previous years the Big Farmland Bird Count has provided a useful...

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