East Sussex Projects

Completed Projects

Hampden Park Fencing and Out Building Renovation
Where? Eastbourne
When? 12/4/08 & 13/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers are to renovate existing metal hoop fencing by wire brushing, undercoating and glossing, over a period of approximately 3 weekends commencing 12th April 2008. Volunteers will also paint a disused ice cream kiosk thereby improving the wooded environment and removing graffiti. Disused building and fencing are located in a wooded urban park.
Where's it happening? Area near Bowls Club and Tennis Courts in Hampden Park, off Hampden Park Drive, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Andrew Tilney (01323 415464)
Organised by: Eastbourne Borough Council ( Parks and Gardens )
Email: andrew.tilney@eastbourne.gov.uk
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Wartling Road Stream Clearance
Where? Eastbourne
When? 17/04/2008
What's it about? Clear stream of rubbish for the benefit of wildlife
Where's it happening? Stream on Wartling Road, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrew Tilney (01323415464)
Organised by: Eastbourne Borough Council ( Parks and Gardens )
Email: andrew.tilney@eastbourne.gov.uk
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Lakeside Perimiter Litter Picking and Clearing
Where? Eastbourne
When? 08/06/2008
What's it about? Litter picking around lakeside perimeter, bramble cutting and clearing and scrubland clearing
Where's it happening? Hydneye Lake,, Hampden Park/ Langney Borders, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch, Bin bags and wellington boots
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Tingley (07876185249)
Organised by: Pike Anglers Club East Sussex (PACES)
Email: chaos@tingleys.wanadoo.co.uk
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Community Nature Space
Where? Lewes
When? 14 June 2008
What's it about? We will rejuvenate a communal plot on the village allotments that has got into a wild state and transform it into a space that local people can use for gathering herbs. We will create a community herb allotment for culinary and apothecary herbs as a resource and place of rest and tranquility for the villagers.
Where's it happening? Firle Village, Lewes
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Erika Pepe (01273 858015)
Organised by: Firle Community Allotment Association
Email: erika@polecatplace.eu
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