Bedfordshire Projects

Removing Ragwort
Where? Beeston Green
When? 12 July 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will root up unwanted ragwort from public places.
Where's it happening? Various public places around village, Beeston Green
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Poppy Cope (01767 680313)
Organised by: Beeston Wildlife Group
REF E556

Completed Projects

Midweek Team 1
Where? Bedford
When? 25 March 2008
What's it about? Re growth management across Bedfordshire's largest remaining heathland.
Where's it happening? Cooper's Hill, Ampthill, Bedford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin O'Connor (01234 364213)
Organised by: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambs and Northhants
REF E87

Midweek Team 2
Where? Bedford
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Ditch clearance at Bedfordshire's largest wetland.
Where's it happening? Flitwick Moor, Bedford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin O'Connor (01234 364213)
Organised by: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambs and Northhants
REF E88

Foxdell Community Garden Project
Where? Luton
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We have a lovely community wildlife garden, which is in need of lots of work. The pond has dried up because the old pond-liner has been damaged. Volunteers will replace the liner and restore the pond, which will rejuvenate the garden and greatly increase the biodiversity of the garden.
Where's it happening? Foxdell Junior School, Dallow Road, Luton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Plane (01582 724552)
Organised by: Foxdell Community Education Centre
Email: foxdellcec@msn.com
REF E369

Bringing Wild Flowers Back to the Verges
Where? Sandy
When? 22 March 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will survey the area and then plant the flowers.
Where's it happening? The Green Sandy Beds, Sandy
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, No
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Guidance with planting
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Poppy Cope (01767 680313)
Organised by: Beeston Wildlife Group
REF E57

Keeping Footpaths Open
Where? SANDY
When? 5 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will walk the footpaths and cut back any encroaching vegetation and clear litter.
Where's it happening? COS LODGE, THE GREEN, BEESTON,, SANDY
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Poppy Cope (01767 680313)
Organised by: Beeston Wildlife Group
REF E444

Midweek Team 3
Where? Stuartby
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? Fencing at the Trusts education centre.
Where's it happening? Stuartby
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin O'Connor (01234 364213)
Organised by: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambs and Northhants
REF E89