Join Hebden Royd Town Council and the Friends of High Hirst Woodmeadow to celebrate National Meadows Day 2025.
Find out about the multitude of species which make the site so special, with Ecology walks led by Steve Hindle.
Explore the fascinating history of the site with Paul Knights.
The Friends of High Hirst Woodmeadow will be demonstrating the traditional countryside crafts of drystone walling and mowing using scythes.
Dod Pod Holiday Club will be providing FREE Forest School Craft Activities for the youngsters.
Activities timetable
10am-3pm: Forest School Craft Activities (drop-in)
10:30am & 1pm: Ecology Walks with Steve Hindle*
12pm: Friends of High Hirst Scything demonstration
3pm: Local History Walk with Paul Knights*
Time TBC: Drystone Walling demonstration
All activities are free. Due to limited places, both Walks* must be booked in advance. For the other events, just turn up!
Book the Walks https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hebden-royd-town-council
For further information please contact Gareth Muir, Hebden Royd Town Council Local Environment and Allotments Officer 01422 842 181 / gareth.muir@hebdenroydtowncouncil.gov.uk
Good to know
We kindly ask that guests wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather, as the events will take place outdoors.
Accessible toilets will be available at Dodnaze Community Centre from 9am-4pm.
Limited parking for guests with limited mobility is available on Manor Drive, Dodnaze, while all other attendees are welcome to use the nearby Hebden Bridge IOU hostel/Birchcliffe Centre car park, located just five minutes away on foot.
Suitability information for this event:
- Family friendly
Cost
Free
Date
Saturday 5th July 2025 @ 10:00am
Single occurence
6 hours duration
Venue
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