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Heath Week 2025

26th July to 3rd August 2025

A week of activities to celebrate the amazing landscape we have on the Chase and surrounding heathland.

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Wed 30th July     Chasewater Heathland Walk   10:30am – 13:00pm 

Join Countryside Officer Heather Williams and SAC Engagement Officer Claire Studman on a heathland walk around the beautiful and rare lowland heath habitats of Chasewater Country Park.  This is a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty and learn about the local flora and fauna.

Natural England colleagues will be present to mention the ‘Purple Horizons’  heathland project.

The walking route follows the green route around Chasewater Country Park, it has a variety of terrains to walk through suitable for more robust mobility scooters and pushchairs.

Cost £5:00.  Limited space are available, pre booking is essential. To book your spot, contact the Innovation Centre on 01543 370737 or email chasewater.ic@staffordshire.gov.uk

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Wednesday 30th July    Children’s Heathland Themed Craft Session  2:00pm – 3:30pm

Free drop-in session at Chasewater Country Park, Innovation Centre. Nature themed activities for children as part of Heath Week.  No booking required.  Materials and supplies will be provided.

For more information , contact the Innovation Centre on 01543 370737 or email  chasewater.ic@staffordshire.gov.uk

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Thursday 31st July     Cannock Chase Heathland Corridor Walk  10:00am – 12:00pm 

Join the Southern Heathland ranger team from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for a stroll and chat in their heathland corridor project to celebrate heath week.  Learn some fantastic facts about the heathland habitat and wildlife that lives in it whilst also learning about what goes on behind the scenes, to restore and maintain Cannock Chase’s heathland.

Free, but booking essential.  Book Here 

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Friday 1st August   Heathland Activities – Drop in Day  11:00am – 3:00pm 

A fun day of heathland based activities for all ages.  Come and meet the Prevent Fire Team and local police. Learn about their work to help protect our precious heathland and what you can do to help.  Other activities include, heathland story telling sessions for children, face painting, Cannock Chase SAC Team stand with activities.

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Saturday 2nd August   Wildlife and Management of Hednesford Hills   10:30am – 12:00pm 

Join Cannock Chase District Council’s Ecology Officer for a walk to discover the wildlife and learn about the management of Hednesford Hills.  Meet at the Colliery Wheel of Cannock Chase Museum, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1TD   Free event.   For more information contact   suzannewykes@cannockchasedc.gov.uk  or telephone:  07389703057

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Saturday 2nd August   Activity Table and Story Walk  11:00am – 3:00pm

Join Cannock Chase District Council’s Community Officer for a children’s activity table and story walk.  There will be a free activity booklet for Heath Week.  Meet at the Pavilion in Hednesford Park.  For more information contact lynnevans@cannockchasedc.gov.uk or Telephone: 07855 099353

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Sunday 3rd August  Heathland Walk  9:00am – 11:00am 

Join Staffordshire County Council Engagement team, as they show you the amazing world of heathlands. You will be shown around heathland habitats and see creatures that call this special and rare habitat home. You will learn about the ecology and management that goes into the Cannock Chase’s heathlands, and how we manage it for specific species.

Price: £5.00 per person.   To book, Email: Cannockchasemarquisdrive@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

 

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