Greater London Projects

Framfield Regeneration
Where? Hanwell
When? 19 July 2008
What's it about? We are a newly formed allotment association, embarking on a regeneration project. One of the many things we need to do is restore our access paths. We want to improve safety for the benefit of the less able members of our community, and improve the distribution of compost materials across the site. This will be one of a series of work days we are holding to clear brambles and reclaim the paths.
Where's it happening? Framfield Allotments, Dryden Road, Hanwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, 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: Hilary Jayne (0208 998 2207)
Organised by: Framfield Allotment Association
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Discover Your Park Community Fun Day
Where? London
When? 12 July 2008
What's it about? We will celebrate the improvements made to the King Edward Memorial Park and around Tower Hamlets (where several greening projects have taken place). A variety of fun and educational activities will be held to encourage the public to discover their park. Volunteers will engage in activities including woodland arts and crafts, face painting, sport and music workshops, nature walks, recycling, litter picking, community stalls, stewarding and a petting zoo.
Where's it happening? King Edward Memorial Park, 6 Glamis Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, First Aid, Fire wardens, support and guidance
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katie Clements (020 7820 4420)
Organised by: Trees for Cities
Email: joanne@treesforcities.org
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Gutter Angels
Where? Middlesex
When? 6 July 2008
What's it about? We will be involving the local children in cleaning up the pavements and gutters.
Where's it happening? Ruislip station, Ruislip, Middlesex
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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? 9
Press/Volunteer Contact: June Blacker (07886745964)
Organised by: JEG
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Completed Projects

The Noise
Where? Edgware
When? 3 -5 May
What's it about? This year we aim to clean up and rejuvenate the North Road housing estate and the Watling Market by improving gardens, removing litter and graffiti and on the final day hold a fun day for the community. We also aim to hold workshops with incentives to get young people involved with improving their community and helping others.
Where's it happening? North Road & Watling Market, Burnt Oak, Edgware
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Ottaviani (0208 9528292)
Organised by: Burnt Oak Christian Fellowship
Email: bocfevangelism@aol.com
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A Grilling For Veg Growers
Where? Friern Barnet
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? We are an allotment association and have over the last couple of years improved communication with our members by holding an annual BBQ at harvest time. We want to make a nicer area to hold the BBQ so that more people can get in and sit in comfort sociably, and not in small groups as happens now. The area will be cleared of scrubs and weeds and annual flowers will be planted in their place, making it a much nicer area for the community of allotment users.
Where's it happening? The Trading Hut, Crescent Road, Friern Barnet
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Felicity Ford (020 7643 1370)
Organised by: Friern Barnet Central Allotment Holders Association
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Spring Garden
Where? London
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Weed and prepare ground then plant flowers and herbs in a small plot of garden outside the entrance to the Centre.
Where's it happening? St Mary Magdalene Centre, Holloway Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, bring food for sharing at lunch
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colette Joyce (0207 609 2616)
Organised by: St Mary Magdalene Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Email: magcas@btconnect.com
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Scrub the Scrub, at Brompton Cemetery
Where? London
When? 4 May 2008
What's it about? Graves at London's magnificent Brompton cemetery have been sadly neglected over time. Our project will use volunteers to give the cemetery a real face lift and bring the area back to its former glory. We'll also be making wildlife friendly habitats in between tombstones and allowing wildflowers to gain a foothold.
Where's it happening? Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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Getting a face-lift!
Where? London
When? 18 May 2008
What's it about? We want to clear the overgrown area in front of our allotment Trading Hut so that we can make it into an attractive and welcoming 'face' to our association and welcome new members in. This will involve the removal of overgrown conifers and broken paving and the laying of grass and shrubs.
Where's it happening? The Trading Hut, Crescent Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Felicity Ford (020 8368 8284)
Organised by: Friern Barnet Central Allotment Holders Association
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Conningham Grow Your Own
Where? London
When? 29th May 2008
What's it about? To plant vegetables, fruit and cloves and create boxes to enhance our play centre which is in need of some T.L.C.
Where's it happening? Coningham Centre, Coningham Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jacqueline Boyce (07771848958)
Organised by: The Hut Association
Email: hutassociation@btelick.com
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Turfing Over The Cracks
Where? London
When? 3rd June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will help to create a sensory garden in the Children's nursery playground.
Where's it happening? Holly Park School, Bellevue Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Felicity Ford (020 7643 1370)
Organised by: Holly Park School
Email: fford@csv.org.uk
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Spring Clean
Where? Middlesex
When? 18/5/08
What's it about? Clean plots and prepare wildlife area. We aim to clean plots on attachment sites.
Where's it happening? 64 Harvest Road, Feltham, Middlesex
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keith Hitchman (0208 8905948)
Organised by: Snakey Lane Allotment Association
Email: snakylane@london.com
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Girls Who Can
Where? Middlesex
When? 22 June 2008
What's it about? We will constructing a bird feeding station to encourage a greater variety of birds to the area.
Where's it happening? Community Hall, Ruislip, Middlesex
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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: June Blacker (07886745964)
Organised by: JEG
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Brush Up Sweep Up
Where? Middlesex
When? 29 June 2008
What's it about? We will be weeding and planting shrubs and plants in a local park
Where's it happening? Ruislip gardens, Ruislip, Middlesex
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: June Blacker (07886745964)
Organised by: JEG
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Scrub the Scrub, at Tower Hamlets Cemetery
Where? Mile End
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Tower Hamlets cemetery Park is one of London's 'magnificent seven' cemeteries, and is now being lovingly restored to a natural park, able to support a variety of different wildlife. Our work will help with the management of this beautiful area of woodland which will make the area an accessible and appealing public attraction as well as a welcoming environment in which the wildlife population can flourish.
Where's it happening? Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park,, Southern Grove,, Mile End
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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Bannockburn Forest School
Where? Plumstead
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? The continuing transformation of a neglected wildlife garden into a Forest School. At present, and with the help of parent volunteers, our Nursery Class children use the Forest School three times a week. As the project progresses, and those involved gain experience, access will be extended to our older children, other schools and community groups. This is seen very much as a pilot project in our area, and we will be reporting our experiences to the borough council. There is still some landscaping and planting work to be done on the site and volunteers will be helping with this.
Where's it happening? Bannockburn School Nursery entrance, Ceres Road, Plumstead
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Bannockburn Primary School
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Sellincourts Spring Clean and garden Makeover
Where? Sellincourt Road, Tooting
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? Pupils, parents and friends of this diverse community school will work together to enhance the outdoor space. The large tarmac-ed area will be swept, scrubbed and litter picked where necessary. Precious green spaces-mostly raised beds and pots will be weeded, pruned and planted further. Particular attention will focus on a raised bed at the main school entrance. We hope to make an immediate visual improvement to the school environment and foster an interest in the outdoors.
Where's it happening? Fossies, Sellincourt Primary School, Sellincourt Road, Tooting
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Libby Lawson (07975572764)
Organised by: FOSSIES (Friends of Sellincourt School)
Email: lawsonfoley@yahoo.co.uk
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Sprout some Veg!
Where? Sunbury
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? We would like to set up an organic vegetable garden which will, in time, be self funding (as we will sell our produce). Volunteers will involve children, and adults (staff and parents). We will need to build raised planting areas from wood and fill it with soil and compost. We will also need seeds and equipment.
Where's it happening? Chennestone Primary School, Manor Lane, Sunbury
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mandi Farinacci (01932 785477)
Organised by: Chennestone Primary School
Email: mfarinacci@chennestone.surrey.school.uk
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Lungs of the Earth
Where? Wandsworth
When? 20/06/2008
What's it about? Planting of plants and trees on school property to attract insects. And erecting of bird boxes on school property to promote bird life.
Where's it happening? Burntwood Lane, Wandsworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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: Jacqueline Bandara (02083784024)
Organised by: Burntwood Girls School
Email: jageki@yahoo.co.uk
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Scrub the Scrub, at Wimbledon & Putney Common
Where? Wimbledon
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? The Commons are an area of calm and tranquility in the midst of the urban sprawls of Wimbledon, Putney and Kingston-upon-Thames in South West London. They comprise about 1,140 acres of countryside, with an important variety of biodiversity including areas of woodland, scrubland, heath land and mown recreation. Our work will clear holly and brambles from an area of parkland to make it more accessible to visitors for the summer.
Where's it happening? Wimbledon & Putney Common, Windmill Road, Wimbledon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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