Dorset Projects

Completed Projects

Roof Garden Revival
Where? Bridport
When? 30/5/08
What's it about? To cheer up our neglected roof garden with colourful plants. Provide bird-feeders and water for birds. Paint seating and make it a quiet haven for all those who come to Chancery House.
Where's it happening? Chancery House, Chancery Lane, Bridport
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Fun and laughter
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Jenkin (01308 458 165)
Organised by: Chancery House Day Centre and Social Club
Email: bridport424@btinternet.com
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Allington Allotment Recycling Club (A.A.R.C.)
Where? Dorchester
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will work on a community allotment used by charitable organisations for development of clients with various issues, and to provide a small amount of produce which will be free to such groups as women's refuge, rough sleepers etc. Volunteers will make the allotment accessible, erect fencing posts and create compost areas.
Where's it happening? Allington Avenue Allotment, Dorchester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Craig Womble (01305 269 214)
Organised by: Dorchester Volunteer Bureau
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Wild & Wonderful
Where? Dorset
When? 27 March 2008
What's it about? Renovating a small piece of garden area in the grounds of the community hall for the children to encourage wildlife and nature to develop. Enable pre-school to comply with early years foundation strategy in using the outside space to educate and have fun safely. A new fence is to be erected to keep the children in! And old tyres (recycled) to plant colourful flowers and vegetables.
Where's it happening? cecil memorial hall, water street, Dorset
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, any spare plants they may have and lots of energy !
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
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: Karen Richardson - playgroup leader (01725 517659)
Organised by: cranborne pre-school
Email: kaystead@btinternet.cm
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Garston Wood Coppicing
Where? Nr Salisbury
When? 23 March
What's it about? Coppicing hazel in the ancient semi natural woodland known as Garston Wood
Where's it happening? Garston Wood Nature Reserve, Sixpenny Handley, Nr Salisbury
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tony Goddard (07125 510309)
Organised by: South Wiltshire Group - RSPB
Email: goddard543@hotmail.com
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Creating New Habitats for Butterflies and Moths
Where? Sherborne
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? Alners Gorse Butterfly Reserve includes a conifer plantation put in over the last 50 years. We plan to remove these conifers over the next few years, but initially we aim to open up a wide glade to link two grassland areas which are already good habitats for threatened species like the Marsh Fritillary. We are also using the tree-trunks to create a log cabin as a field shelter for the ponies which graze the reserve. Our volunteers will be involved in cutting and processing the unwanted conifer trees and shaping suitable ones for the log cabin. We will provide soup and baked potatoes on the bonfire.
Where's it happening? Alners Gorse Reserve, outside Hazelbury Bryan, nr Sturminster Newton., Sherborne
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, work gloves if available, otherwise they are provided
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? as many as poss
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nigel Spring (01963 23559 or 07981 776767)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch
Email: nigelspring@yahoo.co.uk
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Social Housing For Ducks
Where? Verwood
When? Tuesday 29th April 2008
What's it about? Verwood opportunity centre have been asked by "Friends of the Park" to build Duck Houses to go on the parks lake islands. The volunteers will build habitats and then have a day trip down to the park to see them put in place.
Where's it happening? Verwood opportunity centre, Jenna Close, Verwood
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Noel Bergin (01202642781)
Organised by: Dorset Wildlife Trust
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Cuttlefish Trail
Where? Wareham
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? The cuttlefish trail will be created out of a variety of structures attached to the seabed in Kimmeridge Bay to encourage cuttlefish to lay their eggs on. Volunteers will monitor the trail, noting any cuttlefish and/or eggs present. If eggs are laid these will be monitored until they hatch. The period involved will be May to early June. Volunteers will snorkel with waterproof slates and pencils for recording, and underwater cameras. The aim is to trial various structures that cuttlefish, a species over fished in many areas, like to lay their eggs on ( a bit like providing nest boxes for birds).
Where's it happening? Marine Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch, wetsuit, towel, wetsuit boots
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, snorkel equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? volunteers should have a snorkelling or diving qualification, volunteers should have a snorkelling or diving qualification
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: marine centre wardens (01929 481044)
Organised by: Dorset Wildlife Trust
Email: kimmeridge@dorsetwildlife.co.uk
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