Greater Manchester Local Record Centre

26/10/2026

Our partners at Manchester City Council are recruiting for 2 roles in their Grounds Technical: Biodiversity Team:

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the green spaces of Manchester through tree planting and aftercare, managing wild flower meadows, practical conservation work, supporting community gardening groups and more!

This is a perfect role for anyone with some experience in grounds maintenance/horticulture/biodiversity wishing to grow their skills or someone wishing to start a career in the green sector.

If you feel you could be right for the role but don't have the qualifications listed, we encourage you to still apply as there's plenty of opportunity for training and development for the right candidate

Application details and how to apply can be found here: https://jobs.manchester.gov.uk/vacancies/9157/neighbourhood-operative-level-2.html however happy to answer any questions you may have.

View details and apply for this Neighbourhood Operative Level 2 vacancy in Hooper Street Depot, Hooper Street, Off Midland St, Manchester, M12 6LA. Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Closing Date & Time: 11.59pm, 05 November 2026 Interview Method: Face to Face Legal...

10/09/2026

Just a quick final reminder re Saturday’s event and to highlight that a few things have changed slightly. https://www.intameside.co.uk/whats-on/bioblitz

No Toilets:
An issue with the portaloo provision means no toilet facilities will be available onsite or nearby. Hopefully not a huge issue, given the recording session will be a bit shorter now (see below).

Revised Itinerary

09:30 GMLRC Bird walk
11:00 GMLRC nature ID & recording walk
12:00 Public guided nature walk
13:15 Public guided nature walk
14:00 Public activities finish / Review findings (staying later Ok)
19:00 Public bat walk https://www.intameside.co.uk/whats-on/bat-walk

Main meeting point/base remains the open area off Mill Brow OL6 8AW (SD 9420 0238) opposite a warehouse. There is a little space to park/drop-off there, then plenty parking at Park Bridge OL6 8AQ 10 mins walk away.
Public transport is not really available, nearest train station being Ashton.

Book TicketsHereBioBlitz 12th of September 2026. ‍BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event 11am - 2pmJoin us for a fun-filled BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event and help discover the amazing wildlife on your doorstep! Take part in hands-on nature workshops, explore and identify local plants and animals, and enjoy...

03/09/2026

Really looking forward to starting on this new project

26/08/2026

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙙 Rocher Vale/Park Bridge bioblitz Sat 12 Sept
https://www.intameside.co.uk/whats-on/bioblitz

I'm afraid this Friday's weather forecast (rain/yellow warning) means we've had to reschedule the bioblitz, particularly considering some of the wider Tameside public activities planned 11am-2pm.

The day will take place as before, just on that later date:

07:30 Optional bird walk
09:30 Bioblitz recorder gathering (/any time after)
11:00 Public activities begin, guided walk
12:00 Meet for lunch / review findings
13:00 Public guided walk
14:00 Public activities finish / review findings
15:00 Optional recording walk
20:00 Bat walk and moth trapping

Main meeting point/base is an open area off *Mill Brow OL6 8AW* (SD 9420 0238) opposite a warehouse. A little space to park/drop-off there, plenty parking at Park Bridge OL6 8AQ 10 mins walk away.

Public transport is not really available, nearest train station being Ashton. I can look at a pick-up there if anyone needs, also happy to help arrange lift-sharing.

Stuart / GMLRC team
[email protected]

Book TicketsHereChange of date: Due to weather conditions the BioBlitz has been reschedualed for the 12th of September 2026. ‍BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event Join us for a fun-filled BioBlitz Family Drop-In Event and help discover the amazing wildlife on your doorstep! Take part in hands-on nature w...

24/08/2026

PARTNER EVENT: Medlock Valley Walk, book your place via eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medlock-valley-looking-back-walking-forward-tickets-1997839947062

18/08/2026

Update on this Fri 28 Aug event:

Main meeting point/base is an open area off *Mill Brow OL6 8AW* (SD 9420 0238) opposite the warehouse. There is room for a few cars to park/drop-off there, with plenty parking at Park Bridge OL6 8AQ 10 mins walk away. https://www.intameside.co.uk/whats-on/bioblitz

I’m afraid public transport is not really available, nearest train station being Ashton. I can look into arranging a pick-up there if anyone needs, I am also happy to help arrange lift-sharing.

Rough (flexible to demand) itinerary for the day will be as follows:
07:30 Optional bird walk (if anyone keen enough 😊)
09:30 Bioblitz recorder gathering (Ok any time after this)
11:00 Public guided walk
12:00 Meet for lunch / review findings so-far (if desired - flexible)
13:00 Public guided walk
14:00 Review findings so far
15:00 Public guided walk
20:00 Bat walk (Matt Holker 🙂) and moth trapping

GMLRC Bioblitz date for your diaries - *Friday 28th August* up at *Rocher Vale LNR* on the Tameside/Oldham border.
The upper Medlock runs through a lovely wooded valley here with heathland, grassland, a quarry and the historic Park Bridge Mill.

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to our 2025 bioblitzes - I'm afraid this is likely to be our only one this year due to resource and workloads, but it should be a good one! 🤞💚

This is part of Tameside's Outdoor Arts summer programme, as attached. All are welcome for independent recording and scheduled day walks, plus a bat walk and moth-trap in the evening.

More details to follow soon - please drop your email address here, or email us at [email protected], if you would like to receive email updates (anyone involved in 2025 events should already be on our list)!

24/07/2026

GMLRC Bioblitz date for your diaries - *Friday 28th August* up at *Rocher Vale LNR* on the Tameside/Oldham border.
The upper Medlock runs through a lovely wooded valley here with heathland, grassland, a quarry and the historic Park Bridge Mill.

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to our 2025 bioblitzes - I'm afraid this is likely to be our only one this year due to resource and workloads, but it should be a good one! 🤞💚

This is part of Tameside's Outdoor Arts summer programme, as attached. All are welcome for independent recording and scheduled day walks, plus a bat walk and moth-trap in the evening.

More details to follow soon - please drop your email address here, or email us at [email protected], if you would like to receive email updates (anyone involved in 2025 events should already be on our list)!

17/06/2026

Nice outdoor nature day & bioblitz this Sunday 21st, organised by our inspirational friends at the Bee Sanctuary, Highfield Country Park 💚👍

On the 21st of June we are having another bioblitz! This will be a great day for the whole family!

- Painting sessions with acrylic and pastels (nature inspired) 🎨🖌

- Refreshments and snacks 🍎

- Document and record as many insects as and plants on iNaturalist 🐜🐛

- Socialise with the local community 👥

Feel free to drop in anytime from 11am till 3pm.