Castleshaw Centre

05/10/2026

Green Wood Carving at the Castleshaw Centre

Join us for an introduction to green wood carving at the Castleshaw Centre, led by the very talented Chiron, a local green woodcarver. We have included some photographs of his own wood carving projects.

Learn traditional carving techniques using freshly cut wood, develop new practical skills, and create your own handcrafted piece in a friendly and supportive environment.

To book you place email [email protected] or call 0161 770 8595

📅 Taster sessions on 3rd November and 10th November
🕡 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍 Castleshaw Centre
💷 £15 per person per session

📅 4 week course 17th November to 8th December
🕡 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍 Castleshaw Centre
💷 £60 per person for the full course (amounting to £15 per session)

Suitable for beginners and those with some carving experience. All materials, PPE and tools provided.

Come along, slow down, work with natural materials, and discover the rewarding craft of green wood carving.

05/10/2026

Green Wood Carving at the Castleshaw Centre

Join us for an introduction to green wood carving at the Castleshaw Centre, led by the very talented Chiron, a local green woodcarver. We have included some photographs of his own wood carving projects.

Learn traditional carving techniques using freshly cut wood, develop new practical skills, and create your own handcrafted piece in a friendly and supportive environment.

To book you place email [email protected] or call 0161 770 8595

📅 Taster sessions on 3rd November and 10th November
🕡 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍 Castleshaw Centre
💷 £15 per person per session

📅 4 week course 17th November to 8th December
🕡 6:30pm - 8:00pm
📍 Castleshaw Centre
💷 £60 per person for the full course (amounting to £15 per session)

Suitable for beginners and those with some carving experience. All materials, PPE and tools provided.

Come along, slow down, work with natural materials, and discover the rewarding craft of green wood carving.

03/08/2026

Due to a change in activity we have some spaces available on our wonderful HAF club!

If your child is aged 9 - 12 and receives free school meals you can sign up for free!

Follow the link to see what amazing activities we offer...

Outdoor Learning and Adventures

22/07/2026

SUP sessions now open for booking :-)

https://eequ.org/book/stand-up-paddle-boarding-sup-taster-session-with-castleshaw-centre-33836

20/07/2026

With such lovely weather this summer and access to a new water sports venue we are hoping to offer some taster SUP sessions (stand up paddle boarding). Give us a thumbs up if this is something you would be interested in joining.

26/06/2026

Spaces still available! Book quickly to avoid missing out! We can only accept bookings until 12 noon tomorrow (12/8/26)

Wow! The summer is well and truly here and we have lots of water based activity lined up this year! To book a place on our Summer Holiday Club or for more information contact [email protected]
or call 0161 770 8595

Please note: due to the unfortunate major incident at Dovestone we have had to change our Ghyll Scrambles to a Caving and Bushcraft day based at the centre.

02/06/2026

Do any of our lovely followers happen to own a fence tensioner they would be happy to lend us? It should only be for a day or two and it would be stored securely.