Out and about

RSPB – Wildlife Walks and Talks Near Ramsbottom

April 29, 2026 by Lee Leave a Comment

The RSPB Bolton Local Group runs regular wildlife walks and nature talks across the area, and they’re looking for people to help organise events.

You don’t need to be an RSPB member or a bird expert to join their meetings. They host speakers throughout the year – upcoming talks include Brian White presenting ‘Wild Costa Rica’ on Thursday 12th February, focusing on the Resplendent Quetzal and Firey Throated Hummingbird.

The group needs volunteers to help arrange walks and events. They’re offering full training and support if you’re interested in getting involved.

More details are available on their website, and they run a Facebook group for the latest news and updates.

Anyone local been along to one of their events? Would be good to hear what they’re like.

How you can take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2020

January 5, 2020 by Lee Leave a Comment

Did you know that the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s BIGGEST garden wildlife survey?

Each year the birdwatch attracts almost half a million participants who spend just an hour counting birds that visit their garden.

Once collected and submitted, the data helps provide a vital snapshot of the UK’s birds each winter. This allows the RSPB to monitor trends and get a snapshot of how our garden birds are doing.

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Visit Ramsbottom with 360 Photography

November 3, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

A couple of years ago I spent some time making 360 degree style photos of areas in Ramsbottom. Most of the time I tried to cover areas where Google Street View doesn’t and almost all of the photos I took were when I was taking a walk with my son.

You might notice some familiar places, like Ramsbottom Train Station, House of Beer and Market Place.

You can check out all of my photos here on the Ramsbottom 360 Album which I’ve been adding to over time.

Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom Opening Night – Verdict?

February 27, 2019 by Lee 4 Comments

The newest and highly lauded restaurant Tre Ciccio has finally opened in Ramsbottom. Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom is the third restaurant to open in just a few short years for Tre Ciccio.

Originally planned for opening late 2018, the opening had to be pushed back to late February 2019, I understand primarily due to the over running renovation works. So has the wait been worth it?

9 surprising places to buy books in Ramsbottom

March 2, 2017 by Lee 3 Comments

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S Lewis.

Well, Ramsbottom certainly has the coffee shops (they sell tea too C.S. Lewis) so I think we’ve got that side covered, but what about the books?

I’ve spoken with many people since creating This is Rammy, on the podcast and just in general conversation around the town. I’ve gotten into the habit of asking people what they feel Ramsbottom might be lacking, and many times people mention they’re surprised there is not a Bookshop. This has came up time, and time again.

So I went out and had a look around Ramsbottom to try to come up with the ultimate list for local bibliophiles as to exactly where you CAN buy books in Ramsbottom.

One of the fantastic features of Ramsbottom is that the proximity of all of these places are near enough that you should be able to hit them all in an afternoon.