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28/10/2026

So incredibly proud 💚 We’ve now got 4 Level 5 Outstanding Awards from North West in Bloom. Brilliant day today 💚

20/10/2026

Exciting news! Naturewatch launches on Friday, 6 November, and the show will run year-round as a weekly video podcast based near Bristol. The new series will give viewers a continuous, weekly look at British wildlife through every season.

Host Megan McCubbin told the BBC:

“Having a weekly programme dedicated to UK wildlife means a lot, as so much activity happens under our noses that often goes unnoticed... but no longer! Packed with science, stories and wonder, I hope it will inspire viewers to get outside and reconnect with the wildlife around us.”

Naturewatch begins on Friday 6 November. You can view it on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds from 6am, and then watch it at 7.30pm on BBC Two.

16/10/2026

The UK is off track to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 ⚠️

A new report from The Wildlife Trusts warns that urgent action is needed, with the UK currently on track to meet just 3 of 23 global targets for nature.

Nature is essential to our food, water security, climate resilience and wellbeing. Here in Lancashire, restoring habitats and giving wildlife more space can help build a healthier, more resilient future for people and nature.

Read the full report: https://ow.ly/b8U350ZVTZ9

(📸 A.J.Critch Wildlife)

14/10/2026

Every winter, millions of birds across northern Europe suffer from dehydration after ingesting toxic road salt spread to melt ice. But Sweden has found a brilliant solution — an edible, eco-friendly road salt made from beet extract and maize starch.

This new formula not only melts ice efficiently but also provides safe hydration and nutrients for wildlife that feed near roads. Developed through a collaboration between environmental engineers and biologists, the mixture works at low temperatures and doesn’t corrode roads or vehicles like conventional rock salt.

The red-tinted formula (from beetroot pigments) also makes icy patches more visible to drivers, reducing accidents. As the compound dissolves, it leaves behind no harmful runoff — only biodegradable residue that benefits soil and nearby vegetation.

Now, several Nordic and European countries are studying Sweden’s innovation, hoping to replicate it on their own highways. It’s a rare case where engineering, ecology, and empathy meet — turning winter maintenance into a model of sustainability.

08/10/2026

Around 80 people braved the drizzle for this evenings Bat Walk…sadly not as many bats but a good evening nonetheless.

Huge thanks to Matt for leading the walk as always.

12 years we’ve been running these Walks and it never gets old 🦇

See you in the Spring?

04/10/2026

A few new books in the Nature Centre library 🙂

03/10/2026

Anyone fancy a Bat Walk on Thursday? This will be our last one of the year as the bats will be hibernating very soon. Wear sensible shoes, all welcome 🦇

27/09/2026

This morning…

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Gorton Reservoir Allotment Site, Alston Road
Manchester
M188WU

Opening Hours

Saturday	11am - 1pm
Sunday	11am - 1pm

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+447763499675

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