International Garden - mediterranean tubs
Where? Bolton
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? To clear up garden area of weeds - plant a range of plants from different continents ( including vegetables) without weed killer. Make an organic garden including tubs in wooden containers.
Where's it happening? New York, Junction Road, Bolton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pamela Spurling (01204 333 355)
Organised by: Ladybridge High Eco Club
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Take a walk on the wild side
Where? Hollingworth
When? Sunday 17th May 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be planting herbs/native wild flowers in a newly created community orchard. They will also have the opportunity to weave and tie in the willow walkways that we planted in December to create a haven for people and wildlife.
Where's it happening? C/o Etherow Lodge, Market Street, Hollingworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Water proofs if necessary
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jan Malpas (01457 766 244)
Organised by: Friends of Etherow Lodge Park
Email: roberts@etherowlodge.fsnet.co.uk
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Balsam Blitz
Where? Hyde
When? 23 July 2009
What's it about? Have fun in the great outdoors helping us to blitz the Apethorn to Godley trail of Himalayan balsam.
Where's it happening? Apethorn Lane, gee Cross, Hyde
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tameside Countryside Service (0161 330 9613)
Organised by: Tameside Countryside Service
Email: lesley.bardsley@tameside.gov.uk
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The hungry catapillar and litterpick
Where? Manchester
When? 28th May 2009
What's it about? We will set a display about the life cycle of a butterfly. I will organise craft sessions which show they develop, what plants they like and how to make butterfly feeders for the gardens. We will watch the caterpillars develop and grow and release in the gardens next to the library. We wil also conduct a litterpick around the garens for wildlife to grow.
Where's it happening? Main Street, Failsworth, Manchester
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Charlette Massey (0161681 2405)
Organised by: Failsworth Library
Email: failsworth.library.gov.uk
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Elm Wood Eco Day
Where? Manchester
When? 4 June 2009
What's it about? I am planning to hold an Eco Day on 04.06.09 whereby the curriculum will be suspended and the whole school will participate in a variety of Eco activities. Each class (we are a two form entry school) will have an area of the school ground to work on. We will invite parents, grandparents etc. to come in and work with us on the day and all will have a healthy lunch which will be planned in liaison with the Eco Team and the Kitchen Staff. I am planning on each year group working on a theme and inviting as many visitors/specialists in as possible because I feel this will help make the event more exciting for pupils. The plan will be something like:; Nursery - gardening, planting & decorating own plant pots to take home. Year 2 - Food, planting hanging baskets & patio tubs. Year 3 - Transport - walking to school, walking bus scheme, traffic survey. Year 4 - Recycling, visit to local tip, litter pick, composting game. Year 5 - Focus on energy - energy audit, visitor with games, design a poster. Year 6 - Water - water conservation game, visitor from utilities company, testing water from local stream.
Where's it happening? Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Colleen Slater (0161 287 0607)
Organised by: Elm Wood Primary School
Email: c.slater83@ntlworld.com
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Chime Bank Bloomers
Where? Manchester
When? Saturday 27th June 2009
What's it about? Chime Bank is an inner-city cul-de-sac which would like to enter 'In Bloom' - judging date 13th July 2009. Residents have tidied 6 communal gardens, weeded and planted sustainable shrubs and perennials, along with hanging baskets on 11 lamposts. We now need further funding to buy roses to plant up a rose garden surrounding the car park.
Where's it happening? Chime Bank, Manchester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Peter Stephenson (07791 505524)
Organised by: Chime Bank Residents Association
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Failsworth Community Peace Garden
Where? Manchester Oldham
When? 14 July 2009
What's it about? This project is to develop and area of the Failsworth school grounds as a peaceful area including sensory plants and a bench. Wood for the bench has been donated and this will be constructed on the day. The volunteers will be preparing the ground and then planting a sensory border consisting of bamboo, lavender, chives, purple sage, lambs ears and sweet pea. The volunteers will consist of pupils from the school, any friends and family and First Trans Pennine express employees (as they have also funded this school ground development project).
Where's it happening? Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester Oldham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Michael Kelly (0161 688 9745)
Organised by: Failsworth College
Email: mkelly1@failsworthlg.co.uk
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Repair To A Churchyard Footpath
Where? Prestwich
When? 11 July 2009
What's it about? Our group will remove all debris from a selection of footpath, replace the edging as necessary and refill with crushed stone. The path will then be rolled to compact the stone. The work will be done over a few days.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Churchyard, Church Lane, Prestwich
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bill Cottam (0161 798 6489)
Organised by: St Mary's Churchyard Action Group
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Heritage Trail Day
Where? Rochdale
When? 10 March 2009
What's it about? This project is to construct a new heritage trail for the local community. The day will be spent installing the posts for the way markers of the trail.The volunteers will help to diy in the posts and clear any vegatables.
Where's it happening? Summit Quarry, Litterborough, Rochdale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Adam Clayton (01706373421)
Organised by: Rochdale MBC
Email: adam.clayton@rochdale.gov.uk
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Posh Pagoda
Where? Rochdale
When? Monday 1th June 2009
What's it about? We are going to dig, fertilise soil and remove weeds. We are also going to plant a selection of insect attractiing plants and mulch beds in order to aid water retention.
Where's it happening? Thrum Hall Lane, Rochdale
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Harrison (01706 647 991)
Organised by: Shawclough Community Primary School
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Dads Dig for Diversity!
Where? Stockport
When? 19 June 2009
What's it about? On Dads' Day at our school, all of the dads come into school and get involved in project with their children. in my class i want to get the dads and children to work together to create a school pond. We have put out and appeal to the local communtiy for plant donations with a good response and the children are looking forward to digging with their dads, but we need some funding towards purchasing a pond liner.
Where's it happening? Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: no volunteers, just press (0161 439 6961)
Organised by: Hursthead Junior School
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Community Clean Up Day
Where? Stretford
When? 15 March 2009
What's it about? We will be undertaking a community litter pick of the park and it's surrounding hedgerows, we will be applying wood preserver to our tree sculptures, we will be weeding the garden of tranquillity beds, washing benches and bins and generally sprucing up the park reading for spring and summer.
Where's it happening? Victoria Park,, Stretford
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? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Shelly Quinton-Hulme (07718287131)
Organised by: Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford
Email: shellyquinton@hotmail.com
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