Grow To Eat
Where? Cheadle
When? Tuesday 12th May 2009
What's it about? We intend to cultivate a narrow strip of land, harvest seeds from last years beans, and grow food to eat.
Where's it happening? 75 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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: Lynne Ormiston (0161 485 3524)
Organised by: Hulme Hall Grammar School Gardening Club
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Fence Post/Rail To Complete Footpath Bridleway For Public Use
Where? Chester
When? Saturday 27th June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers are going to be carrying out remedial work on the Ancient hedgerow that borders one side of the pathway/Bridleway, they are going to install new 4 bar post and rail fencing to the other side. We are also going to be planting wildflowers and trees native to the area. The community woodland volunteers will do the work. This Pathway borders one end of the community woodland. We want to create a safe experience for families, children and those who need disabled access. Over the past 10 years the community have donated over 6,000 voluntary hours to create the woodland.
Where's it happening? 72 Crossfields, Tarvin, Chester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: James Grogan (01829 741 375)
Organised by: Tarvin Community Woodland Trust
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Scouts In Action
Where? Crewe Cheshire
When? 14 June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will clear a woodland area so that people can see clearly where the public footpath is. They will also buy materials to make bird boxes, bat boxes etc and place in the trees to attract widlife. We will also be assisting to clear the tumbleweed that is taking over the local pond/stream.
Where's it happening? C/O 14 Southlands Road,, Goostrey, Crewe Cheshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, Encouragement and guidance
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colin Mottershead (01477 534760)
Organised by: 1st Goostrey Scout Group
Email: jpelliott90@hotmail.com
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Star Gardeners
Where? Ellesmoere Port
When? Monday 6th July 2009
What's it about? We are setting up a gardening club using the children at school. It will take place on Monday afternoon after school with 30 pupils chosen - 2 from each class on a 3 week rota. We will be clearing raised beds and borders, weeding, growing seedlings, planting, tidying areas around the school, growing vegetables and flowers. If possible we will use the grown vegetables in the school canteen.
Where's it happening? Whitby Heath Primary School, Wyedale, Ellesmoere Port
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, 4-5 adults to supervise. Local park ranger to advise, 4-5 adults to supervise. Local park ranger to advise
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs D Richardson (0151 355 1781)
Organised by: Whitby Heath Primary School
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Turn Around Turner Gardens
Where? Hyde
When? 2 June 2009
What's it about? Clear up, sweep up and plant out. To improve the enviroment at Turner Gardens.
Where's it happening? Turner Gardens, Danby Road , Hyde, Hyde
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Russell (0161 4196400)
Organised by: Manchester and District Housing Association
Email: diane.russell@harvesthousing.org.uk
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Tidy Up Tythy
Where? Macclesfield
When? 5 April 2009
What's it about? We will be doing a community clean up clearing litter from the Tytherington area including the middlewood way and a section of the river bollin.
Where's it happening? Tytherington High School, Macclesfield
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 30
Press/Volunteer Contact: Emma Houghton (01625 374790)
Organised by: Bollin Valley Partnership
Email: emma.houghton@cheshire.gov.uk
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Green Fingers
Where? Neston
When? 21 April 2009
What's it about? The children and adults will prepare the ground by digging over and mixing compost with organic fertiliser. Then they will prepare seed beds before planting seeds and bulbs in 4 beds and several planters eg potatoes, peas, tomatoes, runner beans, radish, salad leaf, courgette, flowers, rhubarb and strawberrys. They will label and water plants. Some bird scaring equipment will also be assembled.
Where's it happening? Woodfall Lane, Little Neston, Neston
What to wear/bring: old clothes
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Enthusiasm!!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. T. Phillips (01513382288)
Organised by: Woodfall Primary School
Email: rlowry@woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk
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Diggit With Manor High
Where? Sale
When? 1 May 2009
What's it about? We would like to turn some land into allotments in our school grounds. However with the help of pupils and volunteers we would complete the task. Pupils would then on a regualar basis tend to the crops.
Where's it happening? Manor Avenue, Sale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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: Claire McKenna (0161 976 1553)
Organised by: Manor High School (Special Needs)
Email: cmckenna@manor-high.cheshire.sch.uk
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School Creates Wild Area
Where? Sandbach
When? Wednesday 17th June 2009
What's it about? We will be creating a wild area on wasteland that is near to the school. This involves creating a shallow pond and planting water and bog plants. We will also be planting trees and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Heath Road Woods, School Lane, Sandbach
What to wear/bring: 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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Elliott (01270 762859)
Organised by: St John's School
Email: lelliott@stjohnsceapsandbach.school.cheshire.org.uk
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School Clean Up
Where? Sandbach
When? Saturday 17th June 2009
What's it about? We will clear rubbish/bottles from a woodland area. We will then put up bird boxes, plant rhododendruns in our woodland area to make it safe and exciting for the children to explore in. Rubbish will also be cleared out of the pond.
Where's it happening? Heath Road, , Sandbach
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Elliott (01270 762859)
Organised by: St John's School
Email: lelliott@stjohnsceapsandbach.school.cheshire.org.uk
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A Bright Spot in the shade
Where? Stalybridge
When? 14 June 2009
What's it about? We have a small community garden adjacent to our tennis courts. This needs attention and new plants. Volunteers will weed and plant new bushes, flowers and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Cheethams Park, Mottram Road, Stalybridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
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: Anne Steele (07910 241 044)
Organised by: Priory Tennis Club
Email: annesteele707@hotmail.com
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AIR OF TRANQUILITY
Where? Stalybridge
When? 20 June 2009
What's it about? To create a tranquil area for 'quieter' pupils with benches, wall growing plants and hanginf bird feeders. Volunteers will: 1) Clear, Weed, Clean, Brush area.; 2) Erect new bench from flat pack; 3) Paint preserver on bench & trellis; 4) Secure trellis on wall; 5) Secure climbing plant onto trellis; 6) Hand bird feeders
Where's it happening? As above, Stalybridge
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments
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: Jackie Kneen (jackie@trinityschool.org.uk 0161 303 0674)
Organised by: Trinity School
Email: jackie@trinityschool.org.uk
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Dyno-brook
Where? Stockport
When? 14 June 2009
What's it about? Three brave soles are required to unblock a number of land drains and dig out drainage channels,which flow into the Ladybrook. The remaining volunteers will be engaged in balsam bashing.
Meet at the pond behind Bramhall High School
Where's it happening? Happy Valley, Bramhall, Stockport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, A sense of humour
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? Lots
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stockport MBC Parks Devm't Team-working hours (0161 474 4418)
Organised by: Friends of Ladybrook Valley
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Chapel Street Plant and Eat
Where? Tameside
When? 7 April 2009
What's it about? Young people age 16/17 will learn how to plant seeds, nurture them and use the end product to creat simple meals. They will creat 'very local' produce and discuss the enviromental impact of growing vegetables in season.
Where's it happening? 21 Chapel Street, Tameside
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Russell (0161 4196451)
Organised by: Manchester and District Housing Association
Email: diane.russell@harvesthousing.org.uk
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River Bollin clean up at the Carrs
Where? Wilmslow
When? 8 March 2009
What's it about? Help " The Friends of Carrs" clean up the river bollin. Volunteers will be cleaning the river Bollin and it's immediate surrands of litter and overgrown vegetation. The group will also plant some areas of riverbank with Willows to stabilise the banks.
Where's it happening? The Carrs, Cliff road, Wilmslow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Wellies essental
What will be provided: Refreshments, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tina Hanak (07870804413)
Organised by: Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorers
Email: wex@macclesfieldrspb.org.uk
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2nd Wharton Scout clean up mess
Where? Winsford
When? 18 April 2009
What's it about? Aday full of activities which will include a local litter pick and clearance.
Where's it happening? Scout Hut, Greville Drive, Winsford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 48
Press/Volunteer Contact: Vanessa Tobin (01606 863 571)
Organised by: 2nd Wharton Scout Group
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