Grampian Projects

Completed Projects

Bumble Bee and Butterfly Garden
Where? Aberdeen
When? Monday 9th March 2009
What's it about? Young volunteers form Aberdeen Foyer project will dig up concreted courtyard and create a Bumble Bee and butterfly garden. They hope to provide a new habitat full of nectar rich plants, which will help increase the numbers of bees and butterflies.
Where's it happening? The Marywell Centre, MaryWell Street, Aberdeen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorraine Reid (01779 473 520)
Organised by: Aberdeen Foyer
Email: lorrainer@aberdeenfoyer.com
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The Bee, Bird and Hedgehog Housing Estate
Where? Aberdeen
When? 16 July 2009
What's it about? We will build bee nurseries, bird and bat boxes, hedgehog houses, habitat piles, a duck house and ladybird hotels on the Grandhome Estate.
Where's it happening? Foucausie, Grandhome, Aberdeen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Yvonne Stephan, Peter Brinklow (01224 724884/ 07739447996)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
Email: y.stephan@btcv.org.uk
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Grow Your Own Vegetables, Fruit & Flowers
Where? Aberdeen
When? 6 July 2009
What's it about? We are growing organic vegetables in our allotment and just started to grow fruit and wildflowers as well. The harvest will be shared between all participants. The wildflowers we grow will be used for other projects in and around Aberdeen. Volunteers help in all tasks such as seeding, weeding, planting, building vegetable beds, cold frames etc, pruning, watering, compostinmg etc.
Where's it happening? Smithfield Lane, Aberdeen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Yvonne Stephan, Peter Brinklow (01224 724884/ 07739447996)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
Email: y.stephan@btcv.org.uk
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Lemon Aid
Where? Aberdeen
When? 29 July 2009
What's it about? We have been working at a local park tidying it up and planting some flowers and bulbs and we would like to do a bit more down there. We will have a big clear up (usually lots of dog poo, shopping trolleys, broken glass etc), and see what else we can do to make the place cheerier and more user friendly.
Where's it happening? Lemon Street Play Park, Aberdeen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Annie McIntosh/Ross Weatherby (01224 640811)
Organised by: WEA Reach Out Project
Email: reachout@weascotland.org.uk
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Tatties And Neeps
Where? Aberdeen
When? 31 July 2009
What's it about? Tidy up the area. Plant some more vegetables and fruit bushes. Cook up some of the things we planted a few weeks ago.
Where's it happening? Manor Park, Manor Walk, Aberdeen
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? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Annie McIntosh/Ross Weatherby (01224 640811)
Organised by: WEA Reach Out Project
Email: reachout@weascotland.org.uk
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Three Island Walk, Delgatie Castle
Where? Aberdeenshire
When? 21 July 2009
What's it about? We will remove non-native species from three islands on the grounds of Delgatie Castle. We will then replant these islands with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers and create several habitats for native wildlife. The volunteers will help removing all non-native species, planting trees, shrubs and wildflowers and build habitats such as nestboxes, hedgehog houses, frog hotels and bee nurseries for solitary bees.
Where's it happening? Delgatie Castle, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, transport (up to 8 people)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Yvonne Stephan, Peter Brinklow (01224 724884/ 07739447996)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
Email: y.stephan@btcv.org.uk
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Construction Of School Garden
Where? Ballachurlish, Argyll
When? 12 April 2009
What's it about? With the help of parent volunteers or any other family members we are going to have a working weekend in the garden. It is very run-down and needs a lot of work done on it. We want to make 2 raised beds for veg as well as creating a meadow area and have some flower tubs.
Where's it happening? Ballachulish, School Brae, Ballachurlish, Argyll
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Morag Milne (01855 811 373)
Organised by: Ballachulish Primary School
Email: ballachulishprimary@highland.gov.uk
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"Colour Creates A Buzz At Balloch"
Where? Balloch
When? 8th May 2009 plus 3 ensuing Fridays
What's it about? During the Project parents and children will tidy and prepare for planting, including mixing compost. They will plant various plants which have already been decided on. These plants have been specifically chosen to encourage insects and butterflies natural habitats. Seeds will then be planted to grow bedding plants attractive to insects. These will be planted out and the area maintained.
Where's it happening? Ballock Primary - School Grounds, Culloden Road, Balloch
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gillian Spalding (01463 790 289)
Organised by: Ballock Primary
REF S61

Colourful Planting
Where? Banchory
When? Saturday 13th June 2009
What's it about? Plant pots will be planted with colourful wildlife attracting plants and put around accommodation block to enhance attractiveness of building and encourage participants to look after their pot.
Where's it happening? 50 Sycamore Road, Hill Of Banchory, Banchory
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Craig Watt (01330 820685)
Organised by: Aberdeen Foyer
REF S184

A sensory experience for birds bees and butterflies
Where? Ellon
When? 27 June 2009
What's it about? We have a sensory garden which requires some weeding and planting to get it back in shape, We are starting a science and nature group within our group and we would like to plant some buddleia bushes to attract some bees and butterflies to the garden. Also we would like to put up a nest box in order attract some birds. A compostbin to help create some nutrition to feed back to the plants to help the lifecycle of the garden. Ythan community council have donated some bedding plants to us to replant the seasonal planters around the garden. The volunteers will be from all the groups who use the esslemont school. Bowlers SWRI, PAGES and Rainbow Rogues.They can meet the local compost/waste aware volunteer for the area.The volunteers will help with replanting the tubs, tidying the shrubs,pruning if necessary, weeding, siting the compost bin, fitting together the compost bin, siting the nest box and planting some buddleia bushes.The garden furniture needs some rubbing down and washing.The old bark mulch needs replacing.
Where's it happening? Esslemont School (Disused school), Ellon
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? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rona Ross-Thompson (01651 863298)
Organised by: PAGES
Email: pages2002@hotmail.co.uk
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A Wildlife Pond From Scratch!
Where? Forres
When? 18 April 2009
What's it about? A new pond was created in Feb 2009 as part of establishing a wildlife and recreation area in the scattered commuity of Dunphail and Edinkillie. At present the pond is bare-sided and has little obvious signs of pond life. Volunteers will spend a day planting and seeding the edges of the pond in order to promote biodiversity and make the pond a community asset.
Where's it happening? Dunphail Old Sidings Breathing Place, Forres
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: David Binney (01309 672455)
Organised by: Dava Way Association
REF S32

Bugs, Bees and Butterflies
Where? Forres
When? 23 May 2009
What's it about? Bird and bug boxes will be made and put up in a local wooded area. Seeds and plants will be added to encourage more wildlife, bees and butterflies. The volunteers are a group of young people with some parents who have already worked on the grounds within a nearby school to enhance their environment. They now want to attract more wildlife to their wider environment.
Where's it happening? Randolph Lane, Forres
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, rainproof coats if wet.
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Community Warden Margaret Cowie (07800670665)
Organised by: Grampian Police
REF S111

Busy Wee Bees
Where? Forres
When? 25 May 2009
What's it about? Clearing shrub beds and creating a wild life area in a community garden and putting up bird and bug boxes to encourage more wildlife.
Where's it happening? Area in Victoria Road, Forres
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, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Cowie (07800670665)
Organised by: Grampian Police
REF S121

Adopt A Street
Where? Forres
When? 26 July 2009
What's it about? Our project involves volunteers from the community taking responsibilty for their street or an area around the town to look after and keep litter and weed free. We have have had donations to cover 50 litter pickers. Our numbers are growing and we have run out of litter pickers and protective bibs. There are 168 streets and to date 66 are covered. Some of the group meet at weekends are various hot spots. In the past few months we have collected 20 bags of litter on waste ground, industrial estate and shrubbery around the town. We would very much appreciate £50 to purchase another 4 litter pickers as they are £12. If you feel you could give us more that would be brilliant!
Where's it happening? All Around Forres, Forres
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, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Cowie Community Warden (07800670665)
Organised by: Adopt A Street
REF S192

Easter Egg Hunt
Where? Fort William
When? 13th April 2009
What's it about? The annual easter hunt attracts over 200 children to the event, It is therefore crucial that we have volunteers on hand to protect the woodland from damage, we will need to collect all of the litter left behind by the children so we can leave the forest in it's natural condition. We will provide equipment for the volunteers along with lunch and refreshments and also easter eggs for the childen.
Where's it happening? Glen Nevis Visitor centre, Fort William
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jim Holness (01397 704 889)
Organised by: Lochaber Deaf Care
Email: Manager@ldc.demon.co.uk
REF S70

Bee-utiful Earth!
Where? Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? The Fraserburgh Lifeshaper Project is aimed at local people addressing their alcohol and other drug misuse. The 12 week programme works with individuals on becoming alcohol and other drug free and maintaining this lifestyle. As part of their programme this team have chosen to improve the outside space of our existing building, not only for their enjoyment and for that of future teams but primarily to provide some help for the rapidly diminishing bee and butterfly population. They are taking a bare space at the rear of the premises and building an urbane garden that will attract bees and butterflies in order to help increase the population. The volunters will spend a specific amount of time (estimated about 2 hours each per week) designing, costing, sourcing and researching plants and materials for the project. They will then work to build the garden, bringing in plants and earth, containers and planters to enhance the existing small boarders and establish a routine to maintain and water the plants in order to get the garden establishe enough to thrive.
Where's it happening? Aberdeen Foyer Lifeshaper Project, Stevenson Centre, Victoria Street,, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorraine Reid or Brenda Wyllie (01346 511017 or 01779 473520)
Organised by: Aberdeen Foyer
Email: lorrainer@aberdeenfoyer.com
REF S183

Plant Sale and Coffee Morning
Where? Fyvie Turriff
When? 30 May 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will donate plants to be sold to raise funds for the Trust. Volunteers will assist with sale of plants and provide coffees/teas for the public. We are also going to be holding a litter pick on the same day around Woodhead and Windyhills community woodland.
Where's it happening? Woodhead & Windyhills Community Trust Ltd, Heathervale, Fyvie Turriff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? NONE, NONE
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brian Cleaver (01651 891513)
Organised by: Woodhead & Windyhills Community Trust
Email: brian.cleaver@virgin.net
REF S88

Bulb Planting Bonanza
Where? Gurgedyke, Methlick
When? 25 April 2009
What's it about? We have established a community garden near Methlick in Aberdeenshire, it is used by members of the local community, and also service users of the local day centre who have learning disabilities. Two years ago we planted an area of the garden with daffodil bulbs, these bulbs have now established and have provided a beautiful show this spring. In the middle of this bulb area we have a bird table where two red squirrels have recently taken up residence! The service users and volunteers have therefore spent a lot of time in this area of the garden. We have several areas in the garden including a wildlife promoting area and vegetable and fruit patches. However we would like to extend and vary our bulb area by planting later summer bulbs to vary this area, bulb types would include tulips and lilies. We would have a volunteer day to plant these new bulbs which we would use the grant money for. Our original bulb-planting day was very successful.
Where's it happening? Formartine Community Garden Project, Methlick Former Quarry Site, Gurgedyke, Methlick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? Unlimited
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sonia Stephen (methlickcommunitygarden@hotmail.co.uk)
Organised by: Formartine Community Garden Project
Email: methlickcommunitygarden@hotmail.co.uk
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Fruit For All
Where? Inverness
When? Monday 22nd June 2009
What's it about? We will replace a large weed-filled flower bed with fruit tree and sitting area. This will be a quite space in the playground.
Where's it happening? Kirkhill Primary School, St. Mary's Road, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Henri Shepherd (01463 831543)
Organised by: Kirkhill Primary School
REF S182

Minibeast Skyscraper!
Where? Inverurie
When? 30 June 2009
What's it about? We would like to construct a sculptural tower for minibeasts, similar to the one shonw in the eco friendly garden at the Chealsea Flower Show. It would consist of cube frames, which would be filled with many textures layers, includeing canes, tiles, logs. to encourage a range of minibeasts. the sides of the structure would be filled with succulent plants. This would be viusally pleasing in our school garden and also build on our habitats for wildlife.
Where's it happening? Strathburn Primary School, Strathburn Gardens, Inverurie
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Extra staff to work with the children.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Thom (01467 621143)
Organised by: Strathburn Primary School
Email: sthom646@strathburn.aberdeenshire.sch.uk
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Happy Beasties
Where? Laurencekirk
When? 17 June 2009
What's it about? Developing a fruit orchard with wild flower meadow planted underneath, plant nectar rich flowers in school garden and plant hedgerow along school boundary.
Where's it happening? Kirktonhill Road, Marykirk, Laurencekirk
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christina Oliver (01561 378902/ work 01561 378817)
Organised by: Marykirk Primary School
Email: marykirk.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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Northfield Green Space
Where? Northfield
When? June 6th 2009
What's it about? We aim to plant 21500 trees and shrubs such as willow, Ash & Holly to transform an old quarry at a wildlife haven. This planting is crucial, as the land has a serious drainage problem. We want to make it accessible to the local community and provide an outdoor classroom for local children.
Where's it happening? Kettles Hill park, Northfield
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? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Wallace (01224 698 277)
Organised by: Northfield Community Council
Email: kevinwallace29@yahoo.co.uk
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Nursery sensations
Where? Peterculter
When? 27 June 2009
What's it about? Source plants to appeal to all five senses and plant them in different areas withn the Peterculter Primary School Nursery Garden to give young children an appreciaton of the wonder and the variety of nature.
Where's it happening? Culter School, School Road, Peterculter
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Training, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: erik@estien..co.uk (01224734149)
Organised by: Culter in Bloom
Email: erik@estien.co.uk
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Going Wild At The Lairhillock
Where? Stonehaven
When? 21 June 2009
What's it about? We are building a garden at the Lairhillock primary school, with a large area dedicated to native wildlife plants, another more formal area with raised vegetable beds, fruit, herbs and nectar rich plants. We have started the garden, but still have ground to prepare, making wildlife habitats, planting of herbs, wild flowers plugs & seeds. We are trying to create an environment to attract wildlife and also as a place for the children to learn about gardening and nature. The group also work in the garden every monday morning between 9.30 and 11.30. Pebble painting and bug hunting will also take place on this day - can children please wear old clothes as the paint does stain.
Where's it happening? Netherley, Stonehaven
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nicola Oakey (01224 735385)
Organised by: Lairhillock Primary School
Email: nicola.oakey@btopenworld.com
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Getting Fruity and Herby
Where? Stonehaven
When? 6 July 2009
What's it about? We are building a garden at the Lairhillock primary school, with a large area dedicated to native wildlife plants, another more formal area with raised vegetable beds, fruit, herbs and nectar rich plants. We are working in the fruit and herb garden finishing the soil preparation and planting blueberries and herbs. We will also be painting tyres to be planted up with further herbs. We are planning to work every Monday morning through the holidays.
Where's it happening? Lairhillock School, Netherley, Stonehaven
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Please wear old clothes as the paint for the tyres stains
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nicola Oakey (01224 735385)
Organised by: Lairhillock Primary School
Email: nicola.oakey@btopenworld.com
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