Essex Projects

Gardening Against Crime.
Where? Clacton
When? 8 July 2008
What's it about? Invite all Primary Schools within the Clacton area to take part in a Gardening Competition. The children to develop or maintain a garden within the school which the panel will judge. There are two winning schools, overall winner and best improved which both get a prize that will be used in the maintenance of their gardens. All schools entered receives a certificate and every child that takes part also receives a certificate.
Where's it happening? Schools in the area, Clacton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gill Elkins (01255 221049)
Organised by: Clacton Area Crime Prevention
Email: hadhouse.gill@sky.com
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Completed Projects

Dream a Dream - Earth Does Move
Where? Brentford
When? 23rd April 2008
What's it about? Clear right hand side of school exit and rid it chippings x sawdust that were put their to stop things growing. Fill with plants x flowers to improve our school environment.
Where's it happening? Exit Breutford School for girls, 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Glads Club
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Chelmsford River Clean Up
Where? Chelmsford
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? The rivers Chelmer and Can run through Chelmsford Town and we have a problem with lots of litter thrown in the river, shopping trolleys, bicycles, drink cans, general litter, etc. We need boats and divers to help retrieve this litter plus lots of volunteers to pick litter from banks/surrounding area.
Where's it happening? The River Chelmer and Can, Chelmsford Town Centre, Chelmsford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 25
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jackie Lane, NEAT Officer (01245 606800)
Organised by: Chelmsford Borough Council
Email: jackie.lane@chelmsfordbc.gov.uk
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Sensory Garden
Where? Chelmsford
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Put in a water irrigation system, sweep and Tidy Paths and plant bedding plants and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Woodlands special needs school, Chelmsford
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Peter Balls (01245603871)
Organised by: Chelmford Community Church
Email: peter@chelmsfordcommunitychurch.co.uk
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Planet Veg
Where? Essex
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? Thriftwood is developing an allotment where children can grow, eat and sell their produce within the community.
Where's it happening? Slades Lane, Galleywood, Essex
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Smart (01245 266880)
Organised by: Thriftwood School and Business and Enterprise Centre
Email: lizsmart@hotmail.co.uk
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Muddy to Magical
Where? Great Oakley
When? 4th April 2008
What's it about? To turn our muddy garden into a magical garden. To include a wildlife area and lots of activities for the children using household objects and resources. We have been fortunate to have some items donated to us from parents.
Where's it happening? Beaumont Road, Great Oakley
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
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: Pauline (Garmley)
Organised by: Great Oakley Pre - School
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Clean Sweep Champs
Where? Halstead
When? 30 March 2008
What's it about? We will clear and clean specific areas of Halstead (i.e. around 2xprimary schools and 1xsenior school and 1xinfil site) litter picking and tidying in conjunction with Braintree District Council's Community Champions and Spring Clean Week. Volunteers will work in teams to clear the sites specified. Braintree District Council will collect bags of rubbish collected and any green waste will be re-cycled by BDC.
Where's it happening? Halstead sites, Halstead
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Wear bright clothes
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, A good laugh!!!!!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julia Smith (01787 460852)
Organised by: Halstead In Bloom
Email: julia@portwayfires.com
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Conservation Activity Day
Where? Loughton
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will be working at a site in Epping Forest doing small tree and scrub clearance to help benefit and recreate habitats for native plants and animals.
Where's it happening? The Warren Lodge, Nursery Road, Loughton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Ashley Pinnock (020 5089061)
Organised by: Epping Forest Centenary Trust
Email: ashley@efct.info
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Children Go Batty In The Church Yard
Where? Maldon
When? 28/5/08
What's it about? To build and erect bird and bat boxes in the churchyard of Little Totham ancient parish church, which is a managed conservation area. The work will be done by young children supported by their parents and volunteer leaders with help and advice from appropriate experts. Little Totham is a very small village with no school, shops, PO, bus or village hall. The church is the central meeting point for the village for children's days, mother and toddler groups, concerts and other social activities. Activity days, which this funding will support, help give to give the children a sense of village identity and a greater appreciation of wildlife.
Where's it happening? All Saints Church Yard, Church Lane, Little Totham, Maldon
What to wear/bring: 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Vivienne Smith (01621 891 660)
Organised by: Little Totham Carers
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Planting of Yellow Leaved Indian Bean Tree
Where? Shenfield
When? 1/4/08
What's it about? - Planting of Catalpa (Indian Bean Tree) with yellow leaves. - To be collected from garden centre. - Grassed Area to be cleared. - Planting hole excavated - Add fertilizer and backfill. - Stake tree. - Provide and fix plaque.
Where's it happening? Courage Playing field, Chelmsford Road, Shenfield
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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Planting of very large tub to lighten up a very drab area.
Where? Shenfield
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? - Collect bedding plants from local grower/nursery. - Clear away old vegetation. - Refresh soil. - Apply long last fertilizer. - Plant pavement container. - Remove litter. - Water.
Where's it happening? Hutton Road, Shenfield
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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Planting of Striking Flowers to Enhance a Dry Bank
Where? Shenfield
When? 3/6/08
What's it about? - Buy 100 bulbs. - Prepare ground by weeding and clearing litter. - Prepare planting sites. - Dig planting holes. - Plant bulbs. - Apply fertilizer. - Backfill and tidy site. This is a site used by a large number of children attending local primary school.
Where's it happening? Chelmsford Road, Shenfield
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? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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Growing Kids Community Allotment
Where? Woodford Green
When? 22 June 2008
What's it about? Children and parent/guardian have a small plot within the larger allotment and are encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables, this promotes a healthier lifestyle as well as learning about the environment and taking care of it. Volunteers support the families as well as maintain the site. See www.healthinnovate.co.uk for further information.
Where's it happening? Roding Lane North Allotments, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, gardening gloves if needed
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stephanie O\'Leary (0794 665 3178)
Organised by: Community Healthcare Innovations CIC
Email: Stephanie@healthinnovate.co.uk
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