Borders Projects

Ragwort Day
Where? Peebles, Peeblesshire
When? 20 July 2008
What's it about? Scour the Community Woodland, pulling out invasive ragwort; and plant native woodland plant plugs, such as wild primrose.
Where's it happening? Venlaw Community Woodland, Venlaw High Road, Peebles, Peeblesshire
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, Protective gloves; trowels
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Protective gloves if required; plants
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Douglas Wright (01721 720791)
Organised by: Venlaw Community Woodland
Email: venlawwoodland@yahoo.co.uk
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Kirkhope Butterfies
Where? Selkirk
When? 6 July 2008
What's it about? This project is in two parts. Mr Fair, a volunteer in the village, will help our pupils monitor the type of butterflies in and around the school grounds. At the same time we will nurture larvae/caterpillars in a mini butterfly farm and release the them hopefully on July 6th at the village open gardens day.
Where's it happening? Woodend Road, Ettrickbridge, Selkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maureen Brown HT of school (01750 52231)
Organised by: Kirkhope Primary School
Email: mabrown@scotborders.gov.uk
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Completed Projects

Sleepy Valley Clean-up
Where? Hawick
When? 26 June 2008
What's it about? We will work to clean up litter in Sleepy Valley - a children's play area on the edge of Burnfoot. We will have support with large items from the local authority and they will take away what we collect.
Where's it happening? Sleepy Valley, Burnhead Road, Hawick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Halfpenny (01450 363712)
Organised by: Burnfoot Community Futures
Email: info@burnfootcommunityfutures.org.uk
REF S175

Spring Spruce-Up
Where? Melrose
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers are each assigned to a specific area where they remove litter using "helping hand" litter-picking tools. These are invaluable for reaching up, under and into awkward places. The small individual areas cleared combine to produce an extensive 'tidy-up' of the town and surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Melrose - Town and Environs, Melrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Valerie Miller (01896 82 2758)
Organised by: Melrose In Bloom
Email: pjohn@pmillermel.freeserve.co.uk
REF S23

Spring Sparkle
Where? Melrose
When? 30 April
What's it about? Melrose & District C.C organise local groups ( Scouts, Brownies) to 'Clean Up' all around the Melrose area.
Where's it happening? Melrose and Surrounding area and Villages, Melrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dorothy Cameron (01896 822787)
Organised by: Melrose Community Council
REF S20

Peebles Bins the Litter!!
Where? Peebles
When? 30 March 2008
What's it about? We will co-ordinate volunteers from local organisations and general public to pick up litter throughout the town and in the landward area along several approach roads, along paths and river banks.
Where's it happening? Town and the surrounding landward area, Peebles
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Transport as necessary
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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Douglas Wright (01721 720791)
Organised by: Peebles and District Community Council
Email: peeblescommunitycouncil@yahoo.co.uk
REF S25

Strimming the Miles
Where? Peeblesshire
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? We maintain and refurbish milestones along A703 Peebles-Edinburgh road. We will be cutting back scrub and grass next to milestones and tidying up around them.
Where's it happening? A703 Peebles - Leadburn road, Peebles, Peeblesshire
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Transport & high-visible tabards
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Douglas Wright (01721 720791)
Organised by: Peebles Gutterbluids Society
Email: reiver472003@yahoo.co.uk
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