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AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY
We have an exciting opportunity this year to work with a psychology student from the University of Manchester to help us understand how we can get better community engagement in the Heatons. The student will be carrying out some research with those who get this newsletter so please keep an eye out for an email hitting your inbox some time soon.
PLAY STREETS
Last month we let you know that we'd been successful in an application to Playing Out to help create some Play Streets in the Heatons. We are pleased that a number of streets have approached us to say they'd be interested. But it's not too late!
If you would like to find out more just drop an email to info@slheatons.org and check out the The Playing Out Film - Playing Out here to find out more about Play Streets and how they benefit the whole community.
SLH CYCLE RIDES 2022
We are planning some short cycle rides to local places for late spring and summer. Keep an eye out in future newsletters, Heatons Post and our social media platforms so you can sign up and join in!
GUIDED EVENING BAT WALKS
Hot off the press is the news that we have been successful for the third year running in being awarded some funding through Stockport Hydro Environmental Challenge Fund! This is to be used to buy a few more monitors to identify bats on the wing, which we found last year is very exciting. Our thanks to Stockport Hydro.
Our bats will be coming out of hibernation soon. They come out to hunt for flying insects at dusk. Our guided evening bat observation walks will be available two or three times a week from late March and into April and will be weather dependent. Our guides will take out parties of up to eight people and you will have shared use our bat detection monitors to identify what you are seeing and hearing. There will be three to five species on the wing. Family groups are welcome. The walk should take about an hour.Keep an eye on our website for when you can book a place to join in. These walks are organised by Sustainable Living in the Heatons with Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group.
HEATON MERSEY VILLAGE GARDEN
The gardening team meet to maintain this delightful small space on the fourth Tuesday and the second Sunday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join this team of experienced and knowledgeable gardeners to help them keep this space looking lovely.
Heaton Mersey Village Garden is opposite the set of shops that includes McColls and The Good Life, and next to the Sea Scouts hut and the car park on Didsbury Road. Bring gloves and small tools if you have them, although the team come with some equipment. More information from info@slheatons.org
HEDGE MAINTENANCE
We meet on the third Sunday of each month 10am to 12 noon, to maintain our ancient hedge. We clear the area on either side, pick litter, and at the moment are relaying the hedge while it is in its dormant state . Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and bring gloves, secateurs, shears and a trowel if you have them, although we will come with some equipment. The hedge is between Priestnall allotments and the recreation field, on the lane that links Trentham Avenue (SK4 3QD) and Mersey Road.
Everyone is welcome to pop along for as long as you wish.
Did you know that you could be eligible for a free £10k grant to upgrade your heating and insulation to make your home more energy efficient?
GRANTS TO IMPROVE ENERGY USE IN THE HOME
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is distributing the grants to homeowners and offering to install free air source heat pumps, solar panels, and external wall insulation before the end of June under the Green Homes Grant Scheme. To be eligible you must be a homeowner with a combined gross annual household income of less than £30,000 and an energy efficiency rating of band E, F or G.
Upgrading to a new heating system could help improve your home’s energy efficiency, so you need to use less fuel - helping to relieve some of the pressure on fuel bills. You’ll also be helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions.
For more information on the scheme, visit www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/green-homes-grant/.
HEATONS OPEN GARDENS: SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 2022
The SLH team love to be part of this event which has become an institution in the Heatons calender in recent years. We are planning to join in again this year so put the date in your diary and Save the Day! This year, for the first time, and starting in June, there will also be Heatons and Reddish in Bloom. The Heatons is going to look great!
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The SLH monthly meetings are usually on the first Saturday of the month, but please check our website for up to date information. Contact info@slheatons.org if you would like to know more. We use the time to discuss and plan our activities, and have occasional guest speakers. Do come and meet us!
The next meeting will be on Saturday 5th March 2022 11am - 12.30pm.
We meet at The Heatons Centre, next to Heatons Library, Thornfield Rd, SK4 3LD. This month we will meet in the basement, and the entrance is at the side of the centre.
Please note the altered time and room this month.
Hot drinks will be available.
We are grateful to Stockport Signpost for Carers in allowing us the use of The Heatons Centre at a generous fee. Signpost for Carers (registered charity no: 1085727) owns and manages the use of the Heatons Centre. Surplus income generated from the use of this community space is used to support the wellbeing of those caring for friends and relatives across Stockport.
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