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Ski Club of Manchester, Tree Planting Day 2025

Sunday 2nd February 2025

We are looking for up to 20 volunteers for the Ski Club of Manchester first ever tree planting day in partnership with the Peak District National Park.

Full details below, but here is a quick reminder of the objectives for the day.

  1. To improve the sustainability of the ski club by reducing our carbon footprint.
  2. To have a fun day out in the magnificent Peak District National Park socialising with other friends from the Club.
  3. To celebrate the historic links between the people of Manchester and the establishment of the first ever National Park and the ‘Mass Trespass’.
  4. To support and help maintain this precious open space on our doorstep.
  5. Possibility of a quick drink in the pub after!

Project — Tree Planting

Planting a mixture of native trees at Leam Woodland, between Grindleford and Hathersage in the Hope Valley. Species for the area often include oak, field maple, silver birch, and hawthorn. Planting will involve digging holes with spades, planting ‘whips’ (young trees about a 1-2ft tall), and protecting them with light-weight tree guards, secured by knocking in wooden stakes with lump hammers.

The tree guards help protect the trees in their first 5-10 years of life, from browsing mammals like voles, mice, and deer. The guards may be plastic or biodegradable depending on cost, material performance and availability of the guards.

Location and travel

Meet at Brunts Barn, outside Grindleford Station Café, Upper Padley, Hope Valley, for departure promptly at 10am — finish by 4pm. Link on Google Maps, nearest postcode: S32 2JA; OS Grid Reference: SK251787; ///saves.flood.trout.

Please come by train or park by Grindleford Station (pay & display using Ring Go) then a 5 minute walk. Alternatively, there may be free roadside parking opposite the Maynard Pub just before turning onto Station Road.

NB Mobile signal in the area is poor so please download the RingGo app before arriving at Grindleford. From here we will transfer to the Peak Park Conservation Volunteers (PPCV) minibus and travel 5 minutes to the planting site.

What's provided

2 x supervisors with first aid, work gloves, tools and planting equipment.

What to bring

Suitable outdoor clothing, plenty of layers, sturdy footwear, packed lunch, snacks & drinks.

Nearest toilets are at the start/end of the day at Grindleford Café.

Participation

If you wish to join in please contact Jen Bridgeland by January 25th to book your place.