Central Projects

Completed Projects

Blackwater Tidy Up!
Where? Blairgowrie
When? Sunday 14th june 2009
What's it about? hall committee and volunteers from the local community to help cut grass, ste???, clear andy rubbish, weed and edge. Planters to be tided and re-filled. This is a fun day for children and adults.
Where's it happening? Blackwater Public Hall, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Moira Stewart (01250 885 206)
Organised by: Blackwater Public Hall
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Bust Bees
Where? Bo'ness
When? 19 June 2009
What's it about? We will clear an area of rough ground in our playground which is ajacent to our garden area. Then we want to plant wild flower seeds and make a small wildflower meadow.
Where's it happening? Grange Loan, Bo'ness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, A willingness to work hard and have fun.
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Adults must have Disclosure certificate., Adults must have Disclosure certificate.
How many NEW volunteers required? NO
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. Muirhead (01506 778349)
Organised by: Grange Primary School
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Greenhill's Going green
Where? Bonnybridge
When? 22 June 2009
What's it about? We are a youth group providing provision for P1-Seniors who live in Greenhill and surrounding areas. Through the youth clubs we are starting a community garden. The first part of this project is to create flower beds at the front of the centre. The volunteers will work with the children and young people to create the flower beds, pick and plant flowers.
Where's it happening? Greenhill Community Resource Centre, 1-3 Banton Place, Bonnybridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? N/A, N/A
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michelle Donoghue ((01324) 814834)
Organised by: Greenhill Youth Club
Email: michelle_donoghue1@hotmail.com
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Upgrade of communal garden to biodiversity site
Where? Central
When? 27th May- 30th May
What's it about? Planting of insect attracting flora, installation of bird boxes, seed feeders, nut feeders, bird tables, bird bath (sandstone) install hanging baskets on boundary fence with flowers to attract butterflies etc. Build a retaining wall to contain a small shrub garden planted with heathers, bushes and alpines, but this will be a future project.
Where's it happening? 9 Old Station, Strathyre, Central
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr William Dalziel (01877384384)
Organised by: Old Station Court Tenants and Residents Association
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"For the fruits of all creation"
Where? Crianlarich
When? 31 July 2009
What's it about? Prepare the ground and plant 5 fruit trees in the grounds of our local church.
Where's it happening? Crianlarich Church, Main Street, Crianlarich
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Erica (01838 200 399)
Organised by: Strathfillan Parish
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Wild Sanctuary
Where? Dalry
When? 4 July 2009
What's it about? Turn an area that is currently wasteland into a haven for butterflies and bumblebees. The area is wild and we intend for it to remain wild but with careful planting of appropriate wildflowers young people will undertake part of their Duke of Edinburgh's Awards and in doing so will attract a variety of different species to the area and help to improve the biodiversity of the land.
Where's it happening? 19 Braehead, Dalry
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alex MacFie (01294833173)
Organised by: MAP Award Group
Email: amacfie@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Green Shoots Initiative
Where? Dunblane
When? 06 July 2009
What's it about? The project is part of a wider long term programme to improve and develop the environment and biodiversity of the Dunblane Centre. The Green Shoots initiative specifically aims to increase knowledge of biodiversity through informal education events, and deliver it on site through the implementation of a series of practical workshops, activities and events. These would include: • Wildlife (inc. insect) identification sessions – followed by installation of nesting boxes, log piles etc to increase habitat range. • Planting workshops – from seed to salad. Learning about how plants grow and their relationship with the wider environment. Followed by a series of related activities like sowing, potting, nurturing, transplanting, planting for bees etc., this aims to increase biodiversity in a very hands-on fashion. The whole process will involve a full range of Dunblane Centre users, aged from 12 to 75. This includes three youth clubs (approx 50), staff members, a gardening group and other volunteers.
Where's it happening? Dunblane Centre, Stirling Rd, Dunblane
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? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Dale (01786 824224)
Organised by: Dunblane Youth and Sports Centre Trust
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Fairlie Spring Litter Pick
Where? Fairlie, By Largs
When? 13 April 2009
What's it about? It is intended to focus on areas in the village and on the beach, suggested by the villagers. We also hope to sort some of the rubbish-cans and bottles for recycling. People will be going out,depending on their schedule. On the 19th, it is hoped that families and friends will make a fun outing of it .Refreshments will be provided at two points in the village and shelter if necessary.
Where's it happening? Fairlie Parish Church, c/o 22, Bay Street,, Fairlie, By Largs
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ann Gregory (01475 568 643)
Organised by: Fairlie Parish Church Eco-Congegation Team
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Rebuilding Our Hedgerow
Where? Falkirk
When? Monday 22nd June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will plant a new hedgerow in a mixture of trees eg beech. We are trying to screen a busy main road and protect our playground from some of the traffic noise as well as provide areas for birds, insects, hedgehogs and squirrels to live.
Where's it happening? Alloa Road, Carron, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Vivien Gilles (01324 503450)
Organised by: Carron Primary School
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Falkirk High Eco Group
Where? Falkirk
When? 30 July 2009
What's it about? Falkirk High is about to move into a new school building. Within the grounds of the school pupils have been given a plot of land to develop as a wildlife meadow and nature zone. The project would enable pupils to gain an insight into natural habitat and to develop a sustainable project. Ideally pupils hope to have bird boxes, bird tables, lady bird boxes, wormery, plants to encourage butterflies, trees and wild flowers.
Where's it happening? Fsalkirk High School, Blinkbonny Road, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Iona Henderson (01324 629511)
Organised by: Falkirk High School
Email: iona.henderson@falkirk.gov.uk
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'Bein * Bee Inn* Comfortable/Well Off
Where? Keltybridge
When? Monday 20th July
What's it about? Project site is approx 70 sq m and has to be cleared of scrub, tarmac, hardcore etc, fenced and prepared before we can begin to plant and install the necessary equipment. We wish to create a wildlife garden on a permanent site for young children in the area. Volunteers will clear, prepare, install and maintain the garden.
Where's it happening? Corner of Keltybridge Road and Dullomuir Farm Rd, Keltybridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: Joanne Murray (01383 839259)
Organised by: Keltybridge & Maryburgh Environment Project
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Sloeberry
Where? Kilmadock
When? 15 July 2009
What's it about? In this cemetry are buried some famous Scottishpersons including the Doune pistol makersand the founding family of Deanston cotton mill(now a distillary), and the model village of Deanston We want to maintain its presentability to the public.
Where's it happening? Old Kilmadock Cemetry by Buchany, Kilmadock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr R Oliver (01786841463)
Organised by: Kilmadock Community Council
Email: roliver46@hotmail.com
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Brownie Bat Boxes
Where? Kippen
When? 13 May 2009
What's it about? Kippen Brownies have asked their local Kippen Woodland Group if there is anything they can do to help? They have suggested that we build new bat boxes to replace the existing ones which are a bit old. We plan to build 8 to 10 bat boxes and put them in the woodland. When we go on our sausage sizzle we can go and visit them, and look out for some bats.
Where's it happening? Kippen Village Hall and Kippen Woodland, Kippen
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: morag fraser (01786 870398)
Organised by: 1st Kippen Brownies
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Water of Leith Wildflowers
Where? Leith
When? 30 July 2009
What's it about? In 2008 a team of volunteer surveyed the Water of Leith to establish a list of wildflowers growing on its banks. In the lower urban 7 miles of river we discovered 211 species of wildflower and 38 species of tree. This year we are surveying the upper 5 miles. This has established an great deal of interest in wildflower by our River Patrol volunteer who are now taking training in identifying wildplants so we can add to these lists in the future. Part of the project is to buy 4 wildflower books and keys for volunteers to use, and one butterfly book for general use at the Centre by all volunteers. The second part of the project is 2 stage. Last year volunteers collected seed from 10 species of wildflower and we hope to give these to Jupiter Wildflower Nursery to grown on for us so we can plant them back along the barer less diverse sections of river bank. We will give the seeds and have to buy back the plants to pay for their progagation.The planting will take place towards the end of July - giving time for the plants to be grown on
Where's it happening? Along the Water of Leith, Leith
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helen Brown (0131 455 7367)
Organised by: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
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Planting for Wildlife at Paisley Museum
Where? Paisley
When? 29 April 2009
What's it about? In April 2008 the Renfrewshire Green Gym and Carts Greenspace helped Paisley Museum transform a small piece of neglected ground into a lovely wildlife garden. The idea was to create a site that will increase habitat value, improving the overall biodiversity of the area and providing an example to the public of how simple it is to ‘garden for wildlife’. In addition, it is hoped that in the future this resource can be linked to the natural history collections held within the museum to reinforce the conservation message. The next stage is to purchase more native wildplants to help improve the biodiversity of the site and to attract more wildlife to it. In particular we would like to purchase pond and wetland plants to improve the pond habitat by providing more shelter and hiding places for invertebrates and amphibians. On the day of the project the volunteers will be responsible for planting the new plants within the various areas of the garden, in accordance with the approved planting scheme. There will also be the opportunity for volunteers to help with general maintenance tasks within the garden, including weeding and pruning.
Where's it happening? Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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: Julie Wilson (07917460495)
Organised by: Renfrewshire Green Gym
Email: Julie.Wilson@btcv.org.uk
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Potty About Plants
Where? Riverside Stirling
When? 15 June 2009
What's it about? We are an integrated project for children, aged between 4-14yrs. We are based in very old huts (50+yrs) and have no garden only a tarmac carpark which we use as our outside play area. There is no grass or plants etc. Therefore we would like to apply to yourselves for outdoor potting facilities which would consist of pots/boxes and plants to enhance our area and also give the children the opportunity to plant seeds etc and help them grow vegetables and fruit which they could then eat.
Where's it happening? ROSC, Enable Huts,, Edward Avenue, Riverside Stirling
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lizzy McQuillan (01786449198)
Organised by: Riverside Out of School Care
Email: lesley.neilson@btconnect.com
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Five Start Bumble Bee Hotels
Where? Stirling
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? 1st Kippen Brownies favourite song is My Baby Bumble Bee so we thought it would be fun for each of our 20 Brownies to build a bumble bee hotel and plant wild flowers in their gardens to help the humble bumble bee. We have been inspired also by the breathing places website. We would need to buy cane and pipe, as well as wild flower seeds for 20 gardens.
Where's it happening? village of Kippen, Stirling
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: moragfraser (01786 870398)
Organised by: 1st Kippen Brownies
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Eco's About It!
Where? Stirling
When? 14 July 2009
What's it about? The project hopes to clear a piece of land next to the local youth club. the group are palning to use recycled planters and to grow food for the local community and youth club's cooking classes. Also they hope to use other types of recycled objects to create seating and shelter for all in the community.
Where's it happening? 106-108 Cultenhove Rd, St.Ninians, Stirling
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fern Milne (01786 479526)
Organised by: Stirling Council Youth Services
Email: milnef@stirling.gov.uk
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'Buzzness' is Blooming!
Where? Stirlingshire
When? 30 May 2009
What's it about? 16 members of Stirling Wildlife Watch Club aged between 9 and 13 are undertaking the discovery level of the free John Muir Award at Argaty Red Kite nature reserve with guidance from the head ranger there and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The work towards the award is happening between March ‘09 and October ‘09. On the 30th May the day’s focus will be upon the conservation project to manage and enhance the new bumblebee garden at Argaty. This is in order to encourage the 6 common bumblebee species to populate the area. Previously the group has researched bees so as to be familiar with the different types and the key plant species suitable for attracting them. The day itself will incorporate landscaping of the garden, planting of flowers and saplings, the removal of invasive species and general tidying of the area. Following the conservation work the group will have a session exploring the reserve, undertaking surveys of birds, mammals, plants and indeed bumblebees - to see if their efforts have been fruitful. The group will present all of their discoveries and conservation work to an invited audience at the award’s end. They will use art work, photography, poetry, songs and posters to convey their message.
Where's it happening? Argaty Red Kites Project, Lerrocks Farm, Argaty, Doune, Stirlingshire
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Clare Abel (01360 551 288)
Organised by: Stirling Wildlife Watch Club
Email: wildlifewatchclub@googlemail.com
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