Dumfries & Galloway Projects

'Wonder of Life' Pond
Where? Dumfries
When? 6/7/08 - 19/7/08
What's it about? Dig a pond in a walled garden. Dimensions of pond: 6m x 3m, of varied depths (10cm, 30cm, 70cm) Put in underlay of sand and lining. Put in some plants. This is an 18 acre site, we have a woodland and are hoping to transform the site for the community.
Where's it happening? Allanton Sanctuary, Auldgirth, Dumfries
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, a fork and spade would be helpful
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Caroline Uchima (01387 740 642)
Organised by: The world Peace Prayer Society
Email: caroline@worldpeace-uk.org
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Better Batty Boudoirs
Where? Gatehouse-of-Fleet
When? 27/7/08
What's it about? Remove old decaying timber bat boxes from trees and replace them with smart new bat boxes to create long lasting desirabel bedrooms for bats.
Where's it happening? Gastramont Wood, Gatehouse-of-Fleet
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Freda Seddon (01387 811580)
Organised by: Dumfries & Galloway Bat Group
Email: fmseddon@dumfriesbatgroup.org.uk
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Completed Projects

Operation Onion
Where? Castle Douglas
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Members of the Galloway Eco-Health Project will be working in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway constabulary 'Young Citizens' - Young People at risk of offending. We will be digging our community garden and planting onions and leeks. This will be very valuable to our project members who will improve their self-confidence and communication skills, working with other community groups.
Where's it happening? Barncrosh, Ringford, Castle Douglas
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Gunby (01557 331 346)
Organised by: Galloway Eco-Health Project
Email: liz.gunby@stewartrycvs.org.uk
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Woodland Hit Squad
Where? Dalbeattie
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? Clearance and maintenance of pathways; clearance and creation of drainage channels; removal of fallen timber and cutting back of shrubs along pathways.
Where's it happening? Rounall Wood, Dalbeattie
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Graham Platt (01556 612 518)
Organised by: Dalbeattie Community Initiative
Email: grahamdci@fsmail.net
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The Veggie Mites
Where? STRANRAER
When? 8 May 2008
What's it about? The after-school group of our project are going to create a garden area where they will grow flowers , seeds and vegetables in a eco-friendly, organic nature, they will receive help from parent volunteers and other local people who have an interest in this type of work. We are a Scottish charity who live in a recognised area of multiple deprivation and would like to encourage the children and volunteers to participate in a healthy pastime that will have multiple advantages to everyone.
Where's it happening? Stranraer Childcare Centre., London Road, STRANRAER
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, No
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, NO
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: lesley-Anne Ferrol - Senior Practitioner (01776 705486)
Organised by: Galloway Childcare Company
Email: sharonplaycare@btconnect.com
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Homes for our feathered friends
Where? Whithorn, Newton STewart
When? 27 June 2008
What's it about? We are a charity childcare organisation that is registered to provide care for children from 6 weeks to twelve years. Over the last five years we have developed an area of wasteland situated next to our premises, we mow have various area within the garden to provide development and education for the children( sensory Garden, play areas, vegetable plot etc). This has made a massive difference to the children as they have been involved since the beginning and respect the area because they have put so much hard work into it. One side of the garden is surrounded by an old wire 6 foot fence and we would like to plant shrubs and various trees to landscape this area. This will result in a more sheltered garden and it will also encourage small birds etc to nest in the hedge as at the moment there is no area like this so it is difficult to encourage birds to our bird table and nesting boxes as they have little foliage cover.
Where's it happening? Whithorn Childrens Centre, Castlehill, Whithorn, Newton STewart
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
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: Sharon Cameron (01988500914)
Organised by: Southern Machars Playcare
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