Events

Here is a list of future events. This section is contantly being updated so be sure to visit this page regularly. If you wish to be informed of new events by email, please register by completing the form on the right hand side of this screen.
 
For on-going information about the Phytophthora infection in Brocton Coppice and other areas of Cannock Chase, please see the leaflet here  and on Staffordshire County Council's website
 
 

Event Name Summary
Dog Walk and Talk
29 July 2010
10:00am
Starting from the Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD
Come and join in a two hour walk led by Phil Armshaw, Cannock Chase District Council Countryside Officer. The walk will look at heathland management, ground nesting birds, nutrient enrichment and stock grazing around Hednesford Hills. We hope you and your canine friends can join us. For more information contact Emma on 01889 882613, or email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk or visit us on our Facebook page - fredas footsteps. Cannock Chase AONB Canine Project is sponsored by Arden Grange.
Willow Weaving Day
10 August 2010
9:30am - 3:30pm
The Bothy's, Shugborough Estate, Milford ST17 0XB
Join Emma and Riverwoods learning about green wood crafts. Cost is £10.00 per person, including lunch – booking essential. Contact Cannock Chase AONB Unit to book a place (01889 882613 or email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk)
Dog Walk and Talk
14 August 2010
10:00am
Starting from Hazel Slade Local Nature Reserve, Hazel Slade, Hednesford, Staffs
Come and join in a two hour walk led by Phil Armshaw, Cannock Chase District Council Countryside Officer. The walk will look at heathland management, ground nesting birds, nutrient enrichment and stock grazing from Hazel Slade to Castle Ring. We hope you and your canine friends can join us. For more information contact Emma on 01889 882613, or email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk or visit us on our Facebook page - fredas footsteps. Cannock Chase AONB Canine Project is sponsored by Arden Grange.
Litter Pick
23 September 2010
9:30am - 12:00noon
Essex Bridge, Shugborough
Postponed from 16th September. Joint Emma, Anne and our dedicated volunteers to tidy up the area by Essex Bridge close to the bridlepath. Litter picks, gloves and bags will be provided. Contact the AONB Unit to let us know if you are coming along on 01889 882613, or email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk
Canal Visit
28 September 2010

Postponed to a later date to be advised.
Farm Walk
04 October 2010
10:00am
Beaudesert Park Farm
Run by the Cope family for four generations, the farm is a mixed landscape of historical parkland, woodland and arable fields. Remnants of an 11th century deer enclosure and also medieval ridge & furrow are still evident. The walk will last around 2 hours and will end with a local produce lunch in the new classroom. Cost is £5 per person, booking essential, contact Emma or Anne on 01889 882613 or email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk for more details.
Shugborough Awareness Visit
23 November 2010
10:00am
Shugborough, Milford, Nr Stafford ST17 0XB
Enjoy an exclusive tour of Shugborough’s mansion house when it is under wraps for the winter. See some of the house’s secrets revealed as estate staff show you some of the hidden gems of the beautiful mansion which most visitors never get to see. Find out about the estate’s exciting plans for March 2011 which will see the private apartments opened for the first time to the public, followed by a cream tea. Booking essential, contact Emma or Anne on 01889 882613, email cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk

Cannock Chase AONB Unit
Shugborough Park Farm, Main Road, Milford, Stafford ST17 0XB.Tel: 01889 882613 Fax: 01889 883912
Email: cannockchase@staffordshire.gov.uk