Nenthead Village Enhancement
Where? Alston
When? 11 July 2009
What's it about? We have just been handed full repsonsibilty of the village public toilets and would like to tidy the surrounding area and plant hangingbaskets and pots ready for our official re-opening of the toilets. We will be cutting the grass and planting the baskets and pots
Where's it happening? The Miners Arms, Nenthead, Alston
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alison Clark (01434 381427)
Organised by: Nenthead Toilet Committee
Email: theminersarms2@googlemail.co.uk
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Litter Picking around Parish Boundary
Where? Appleby
When? Thursday 28th May 2009
What's it about? We are going to collect litter and other rubbish within the Parish and around various locations the parish boundary roads.
Where's it happening? Hilton and Murton (Roadside verges 211), West Morland, Appleby
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Terry.J.Wells (017683 52611)
Organised by: Hilton and Murton Heritage & Rights Group (H.M.H.R.G)
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Creation of School Allotment/ Herb Garden
Where? Barrow-in-Furness
When? 4 April 2009
What's it about? The last two years have been spent creating a pond and wildlife garden on perviously waste ground. We are now planning to link this to a wildlife walk and allotment/ herb garden within the School grounds.
Where's it happening? Croslands, Rating lane, Barrow-in-Furness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cathy Young (01229 824 210)
Organised by: Chetwynde school
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Lanercost Birds and Bats
Where? Brampton Carlisle
When? 29 June 2009
What's it about? To educate the children about the biodiversity of birds and bats within the school grounds. To enable the children at Lanercost school to build 2 bird and bat boxes and to situate them in places that enables children to observe birds/bats entering and leaving them.
Where's it happening? Lanercost CE primary, Lanercost, Brampton Carlisle
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch
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: Alison Clarricoats (016977 2702)
Organised by: Lanercost CE Primary School
Email: head@lanercost.cumbria.sch.uk
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Build Bird Boxes and Put Up On Scout Campsite
Where? Carlisle
When? 6th May 2009
What's it about? We are going to build bird and bat boxes and place them strategically around certain points of the campsite.
Where's it happening? Ratlingate Scout campsite, nr Kirkandrews On Eden, Carlisle
What to wear/bring:
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Chambers (01228 528 416)
Organised by: Reivers District Scouts
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A Blooming Meadow
Where? Carlisle
When? 15 July 2009
What's it about? The school has a meadow attached to it which we would like to seed with mixed wildflowers in keeping with the rural nature of the school. We also plan a weather station, bird and bat boxes and a bird hide.
Where's it happening? Wreay Church of England Primary School, Wreay, Carlisle
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Wreay Church of England Primary school (01697473275)
Organised by: Wreay Church of England Primary School
Email: office@wreay.cumbria.sch.uk
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Fill an Ox-Bow
Where? Cleator
When? 29 July 2009
What's it about? To dig a ditch to drain and then partly fill an Ox-bow on the River Ehen.
Where's it happening? Scout Centre, Ennerdale, Cleator
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ring/email Chas Coley on (01946 862805)
Organised by: Cumbria County Scout Association
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Welly Walls and Smelly Beds
Where? Cumbria
When? 7 July 2009
What's it about? Cretion of planters made from Wellingotn boots planted up with fruit and veg to eat and flowers for beauty. Creation of a raised smelly bed which will have herbs in. Children will study medicinal and culinary properties of these, will make and sell lavender bags and other herbal items and will cook with the herbs.
Where's it happening? Wreay Church of England Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Wreay Church of England Primary school (01697473275)
Organised by: Wreay After School gardening Club.
Email: office@wreay.sch.uk
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A view at Riverview
Where? Kendal
When? 23 April 2009
What's it about? Riverview is a great place for disabled people young and old to come for day support. They all really enjoy their time indoors in a big bright room taking part in activities, having a chat and learning new skills. Unfortunately the outdoor space is not so attractive. We rely on volunteers at our day centre and these volunteers have decided they would really like to do something with the outdoor space. The whole area needs some love, attention & a bit of colour adding to it. The volunteers will do the planting and general tidy up aiming to make it is as beautiful outside as it is inside.
Where's it happening? Riverview Day Centre, Beezon Fields - Off Sandes Avenue, Kendal
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kay Gorton - Volunteer Coordinator (01539735735)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability Riverview Day Centre
Email: pamela.mulligan@lcdisability.org
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Toddlers Fruit Patch
Where? Kendal Cumbria
When? 26 July 2009
What's it about? Empty old containers of weeds and repot with soft fruit for toddlers snack time
Where's it happening? Selside Memorial Hall, Selside, Kendal Cumbria
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch, no
What will be provided: no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: georgina brasher (01539823488)
Organised by: Skelsmergh and Selside Toddler Group
Email: hugobrasher@hotmail.com
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Mealbank Triangle
Where? Mealbank Kendal
When? 25 July 2009
What's it about? Transform an unused part of the village (that's in a triangular shape) into a mini garden with Bench for neighbours of all ages to enjoy and relax in.
Where's it happening? The Old Post Office, 7 Ash View, Mealbank Kendal
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Elbows'oil
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 40
Press/Volunteer Contact: Aurelia McNicol (01539726 796)
Organised by: Mealbank Triangle
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New Bistro & Accomodation for the High Flyers
Where? Nr Frizington
When? 3 April 2009
What's it about? To clear litter and repair and replant hedgerow trees for all wildlife to use to live, eat and raise young along the bottom end of several gardens, thus encouraging more wildlife into the gardens and more suitable places for all to live.
Where's it happening? 34 Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Nr Frizington
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch
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: June Tucker (0196 861048)
Organised by: Encouraging wildlife to live in Arlecdon
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Edens Sensory Garden
Where? Penrith
When? 12 June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will design and create a sensory garden for the residents of Greengarth Elderly Care Home. The project aims to create a space that can be enjoyed and sustained by the residents. The residents have been involved in the planning and design stages. The projects subsidary aim is to bridge the gap and challenge the stereotypes between young and old people.
Where's it happening? Greengarth Old Peoples Home, Bridge Lane, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Bastille (01768 869435)
Organised by: Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service Prince's Trust Team Penrith
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The Bridge Quiet Space Makeover
Where? Penrith
When? 23 July 2009
What's it about? Working with a group of young people who are part of 'The Bridge Environmental Project', we hope to renovate a quiet space that is used by Penrith Methodist Church as a place for reflection for the whole community. This will include planting some new plants and making the space fit for purpose. The young people will be tidying up the current space, tidying the current plants and putting in new plants that will fill the space and support a quiet space for those in need of space at times of trouble.
Where's it happening? The Bridge, Wordsworth Street, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Carl Dodd (01768 868540)
Organised by: Penrith Methodist Circuit
Email: carl@pmcyouth.co.uk
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Skelton Play Area Makeover
Where? Penrith
When? 30 July 2009
What's it about? Working with a group of young people from the local rural village, we hope to renovate a play area that has reduced usage and improving the space would allow young people and children get more from it. We will be putting down new bark chippings, cleaning the space, painting areas and putting back together the goal posts for football. We will also look at making the wild space look more welcoming.
Where's it happening? Skelton Methodist Church, Skelton, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Carl Dodd (01768 868540)
Organised by: Penrith Methodist Circuit
Email: carl@pmcyouth.co.uk
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Tree Planting and tidying lonning to fields
Where? Workington
When? 2 May 2009
What's it about? Adults and children helping to plant trees and gaps in hederows. Also tidying of the litter from lonning up to fields. To improve the environment.
Where's it happening? Lowca lane, Seaton, Workington
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Joyce King (01900 871359)
Organised by: Willows Farm/Woodstock Stables
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Planting up Beds and Putting up Hanging Baskets
Where? Workington
When? 7 June 2009
What's it about? Dig over existing flower beds, plant some new flowers from seedings. Also plant up handing baskets to place around stables then put up brackets and fittings for baskets.
Where's it happening? Woodstock Stables, Sunnyside High,Seaton, Workington
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 under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Planting Project (01900 871359)
Organised by: Willows Farm/Woodstock Stables
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Cleaning Garden Pathways
Where? Workington
When? July 5th 2009
What's it about? We are going to clean all of the pathways of the green mould, which has accumulated up and down the driveways to the large farm. We are also going to have a good tidy up of the surrounding areas of the paths and plant some bulbs.
Where's it happening? Sunnyside, High Seaton, Workington
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce King (01900 871 359)
Organised by: Willows Farm/Woodstock Stables
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