Devon Projects

Not Just for the Birds
Where? Barnstaple
When? 24th July 2008
What's it about? We Intend to replant the tubs and hanging baskets purchased last year with summer bedding plants. We will also be making bird boxes to be put up at bowering court and at the area of rough parkland at the bottom of Victoria street (Cyprus terrace is situated off Victoria street). We will be litter picking the park at the same time. Volunteers to meet at Bowering Court. Afternoon will finish with a Barbecue. The aim is to involve young people from supported housing at bowering and families in general.
Where's it happening? 10 Bowering Court, Cyprus Terrace, Barnstaple
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Brennan (01271329103)
Organised by: Devon & Cornwall Housing Association Ltd
Email: Christine.Brennan@dcha.co.uk
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Completed Projects

Dig For Barnstaple
Where? Barnstaple
When? 17/4/08
What's it about? Last year our youth group visited Loverings Court Sheltered Housing complex to plant up tubs of flowers as part of the Action Earth environmental campaign. We also went back later in the year to put up hanging baskets which we put together. We wanted to go back to litter-pick, replant the planters and plant some summer bedding in the flower beds.
Where's it happening? Loverings Court, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple
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 pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Brennan (0127 1326138)
Organised by: Children's Summer Club
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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Flower Power
Where? Barnstaple
When? 10/05/2008
What's it about? Our youth club enjoys gardening and we would like to return to Magdalene Lawn, A sheltered housing complex, to tidy up the flower beds to the rear of the site and add a splash of colour for the summer months, including a hanging basket to be displayed on a tree in the middle of the plot. The flowerbeds concerned were originally developed by an elderly tenant who can't manage them any more and they are neglected for much of the year.
Where's it happening? Magdalene Lawn, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple
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 pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Brennan (01271 326 138)
Organised by: Children's Summer Club
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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St Peter's Petal Power
Where? Barnstaple
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Replant planters outside of St Peter & St Mary Magdalene Church and tidy the adjacent flower beds as part of Barnstaple in Bloom. (I have given my address for correspondence as there is a vacancy for a priest at the moment, services are being taken by retired priests and the church office is intermittently manned).
Where's it happening? St Peter & St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Walk, Barnstaple
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 pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Christine Brennan (01271 326138)
Organised by: Chi Rho (Barnstaple Parish Church Sunday School)
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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Bright and Beautiful
Where? Bideford
When? 28 May 2008
What's it about? We are seeking to engage with the neighbourhood in enhancing the communal areas of Ayres Close. We will use a combination of hanging baskets and tubs to brighten up the site and also use the opportunity to replenish an old neglected border to the front of the area which will provide a welcome splash of colour to the Close. The young people in the supported housing project will assist with the planting and there will be a barbecue in the afternoon for all volunteers.
Where's it happening? Ayres Close, Bideford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Hall (01237 422132)
Organised by: Devon and Cornwall Housing Association
Email: sarah.vaughan@dcha.co.uk
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Skateboarders Against Litter.
Where? CROYDE
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? The area around the Croyde village skateboard park has become an eyesore with lots of litter accumulating over the past 6 months or so. The main skateboard area is completely litter free as the young people really do look after it very well. But, the surrounding areas are not so clean. The skateboarders and the youth get blamed for this other litter, even though actually it has either nothing or very little to do with the youth. Croyde's skateboarders and youth would like to show community spirit and willing and offer to pickup all the litter around their skateboard area (at the rear of Croyde Village Hall); We have a village green, the bank along side the road, the bank along side the NDDC car park and the adventure play area. Volunteers will walk around these areas with large black bin sacks and pickup any little they find.
Where's it happening? Croyde Village Hall, 1 Jones\'s Hill, CROYDE
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Gloves (if available)
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Burrows (01271 890 804)
Organised by: Croyde Skateboard Club & Youth Club
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Sensory, Seating and Social Space
Where? Exeter
When? 25/6/08
What's it about? Plant sensory plants and flowers in the area at the front of our building. As an organisation promoting community and social activities CEDA wants to encourage environmental areas.
Where's it happening? The Clare Milne Centre, Emperor Way, Exeter
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jennie Harmston (01392 360645)
Organised by: CEDA
Email: jennie.h@cedaonline.org
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Bizzy Brownie Bees
Where? Iilfracombe
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Transforming a small piece of land into an allotment. The Brownies are aged 7 to 10 years and following a sleepover we discussed where our food comes from. Many when asked about vegetables said that Tesco had no idea how they grow. Several thought that peas grow like grapes and you pick a bunch! This will give them all a chance to plant vegetables, look after it, watch it grow and then harvest and eat what they have grown.
Where's it happening? Calf Green, Iilfracombe
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, A smile!
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Friendship, eager young people
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, All adults must undergo CRB Clearance, All adults must undergo CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required? any
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dawn James (0789 0895893)
Organised by: 3rd Ilfracombe Brownies
Email: dawnjames@talktalk.net
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Brownies are Batty Building Bird Boxes
Where? Ilfracombe
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? Help the Brownies to build bird boxes and then locate them in allocated gardens. Brownies will then monitor their boxes over the next 12 months to help them to gain an understanding of local bird life; Brownies are 7 - 10 years old.
Where's it happening? St Phillip and St James Church Hall, St James Place, Ilfracombe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Willingness to work with young people
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Friendship
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Adults must undergo CRB Clearance, Adults must undergo CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required? any
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dawn James (0789 0895893)
Organised by: 3rd Ilfracombe Brownies
Email: dawnjames@talktalk.net
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Wild To Wonderful
Where? Ivybridge
When? 27th April 2008
What's it about? We would like to clear out an overgrown raised bed at the entrance to the school and replant with small shrubs and bulbs to make the entrance more welcoming. We will also be emptying and replanting containers around the school: these have all been neglected for years and need a radical change.
Where's it happening? Abbot Road, Ivybridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Woodland Park Primary School
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Guerilla Gardening
Where? Plymouth
When? 28/04/2008
What's it about? Staff and students from school will be planting (native) trees to begin a new hedgerow
Where's it happening? Tamarside Community College, Plymouth
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin Edmonds (01752213939)
Organised by: Gardening Club
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Encouraging Children To Grow
Where? Plymouth
When? 22/6/08
What's it about? Planting of borders and hanging baskets, this will be done by residents and their children (under 8) with the assistance of volunteers. Borders will be cleared of litter first.
Where's it happening? 2-6 Endsleigh Gardens, North Hill, Plymouth
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Clark (01752 255 758)
Organised by: Trevi House
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Create A Vegetable Plot
Where? Totnes
When? 22/6/08
What's it about? Create a vegetable plot for children at St. John's School to use and maintain. Make raised beds, purchase seeds, plants and tools so that we can make a start.
Where's it happening? St. John's C of E Primary School, Pathfields, Totnes
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Judith Cohen (01803 864 971)
Organised by: Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
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