Bearbrook Big Clean
Where? Aylesbury
When? 6 June 2009
What's it about? The school is located on a housing estate, Prebendal Farm, we are planning to hold a litter picking event with pupils, parents and staff of the school. We are also linking with the local resident's group to ensure that we involve and connect with all those in the local community and join together to have a big clean of the estate surrounding the school.
Where's it happening? Prebendal Farm, Fowler Road, Aylesbury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: Tim Mean ((01296) 388441)
Organised by: Bearbrook Combined School
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GLORIOUS GARDEN
Where? Chesham
When? 30 July 2009
What's it about? The project is to establish a vegetable and planted garden area. The volunteers will help plant out the garden, maintain the same, grow vegetables and take 'ownership' of the area.
Where's it happening? GREENWAY, Chesham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: MRS STURMAN (01494778809)
Organised by: LITTLE SPRING SCHOOL
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Learn Hedge-Laying at Nature Reserve
Where? Nr Foscote, Buckingham
When? 8 March 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be working at a local nature reserve owned by BBOWT (Berks, Bucks, Oxon, Wildlife Trust). They will be learning hedge-laying and everyone who attends gets a chance to have a go. If interested there will be future sessions where they can practice what they have learnt at a follow up session.
Where's it happening? BBOWT Nature Reserve,, off A422 Road., Nr Foscote, Buckingham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Athina Beckett (01908 661217)
Organised by: Buckingham Canal Society
Email: athinabec@aol.com
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Secret Garden - Flowering One Year On
Where? Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes
When? Monday 6th July 2009
What's it about? as part of the continued development of our secret garden, we now need to develop our bog garden by planting flowering plants that will attract birds and insects.
Where's it happening? Long Meadow School, Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, All volunteers under 16 need to be LMS pupils with th exception of SBE pupils, All volunteers under 16 need to be LMS pupils with th exception of SBE pupils
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Morley (01908 508678)
Organised by: Long Meadow School
Email: david.morley@milton-keynes.gov.uk
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Litter Free Langley
Where? Wexham
When? Sunday 26th July 2009
What's it about? The Friends Of Langley Park Volunteer Group will be completing a litter pick to help make Langley Park litter free. This is a great way for the community to meet new people, stay active and help the environment.
Where's it happening? Langley Park, Billet Lane, Wexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Outen (01753 571069)
Organised by: Buckinghamshire County Council
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