Greater Manchester Projects

Engaging With Nature
Where? Manchester
When? 19 July 2008
What's it about? We would like to erect a couple of Bird and Batboxes into our wildlife garden to attract more wildlife. We will also use this opportunity to do some clearing up of the site.
Where's it happening? Victoria Park,, Stretford, Manchester
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 100
Press/Volunteer Contact: Shelly Quinton-Hulme (0771 828 7131)
Organised by: Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford
Email: shellyquinton@hotmail.com
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Dobcross Balsam Bash
Where? Oldham
When? 3 July 2008
What's it about? Assist in the clearance of Himalayan Balsam from areas of Dobcross.
Where's it happening? Groundwork Environment Centre, Shaw Rd, Oldham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Graham Gibbons (0161 624 1444)
Organised by: Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale
Email: emily.thompson@groundwork.org.uk
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Banish the Rubbish and Alienate the Invaders
Where? Westhoughton
When? 30 July 2008
What's it about? We would like to clear up a small nature reserve called Hall Lee Brook. It is situated in West Houghton, near the high school, and at present has a considerable amount of litter in its brook and woodlands. We will use current Wildlife Trust volunteers and have a big publicity campaign to get local people down to help, particularly those from the school. Volunteers will pick up litter from the woodlands and brook, and remove Himalayan balsam.
Where's it happening? Hall Lee Brook,, Bolton Road, Westhoughton
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? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Dunning (01204 663754)
Organised by: Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Email: sdunning@lancswt.org.uk
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Growing for Health
Where? Westwood, Oldham
When? 10 July 2008
What's it about? We will be working with the local primary school to create a vegetable growing area.
Where's it happening? Adjacent to Westwood Primary School,, Featherstall Road, Westwood, Oldham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Emily Thompson (0161 624 1444)
Organised by: Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale
Email: emily.thompson@groundwork.org.uk; katy.lloyd@groundwork.org.uk
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Completed Projects

Ashton Heath - woodland improvement
Where? Ashton-in-Makerfield
When? 11 April 2008
What's it about? Planting a mixture of wildflower grasses and seed throughout the woodland on Ashton Heath. We have been managing the woodland for four years, repairing damage, clearing rubbish and coppicing the trees. Snowdrops and bluebells have been planted and we now wish to add to the variety of woodland plants.
Where's it happening? Ashton Heath, off Heath Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David McKendrick (01942 707955)
Organised by: Ashton Heath Residents' Association
Email: dm@ashtonheath.org.uk
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New Life
Where? Bolton
When? 22nd May 2008
What's it about? Plant flowers in new raised beds made by school and Wild life trust. Put plants in planters made from recycled tyres/hanging baskets.
Where's it happening? Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Anne Davies (0120433625)
Organised by: St Marys Rc Primary School
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Rosehill Roses
Where? Manchester
When? 6/4/08
What's it about? In conjunction with Swinton North Residents Association, the S.D.A.L.G.A will purchase rose plants and plant them to grown on a public open space on Rosehil Road in Swinton maintained by our association on an ongoing basis.
Where's it happening? Rosehill Road, Swinton, Manchester
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Moulding (0161 794 0313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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Installation of Bird and Bat Boxes
Where? Prestwich
When? 14/06/2008
What's it about? Erecting bird and bat boxes in suitable locations in order to encourage more wildlife to the area.
Where's it happening? Saint Mary's Church Yard, Church Lane, Prestwich
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, 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 (01617986489)
Organised by: St Mary's Churchyard Action Group
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Clean the Bowl
Where? Stockport
When? 4 May 2008
What's it about? The project is to clean thoroughly a local green beauty spot, Heaton Mersey Bowl. The volunteers will collect the litter and plant flowers to make this beautiful open green space even more attractive and to recycle as much of the accumulated rubbish as possible.
Where's it happening? Heaton Mersey Bowl, Heaton Mersey, Stockport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Jokes and good company
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? lots
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jerry (07971 144 006)
Organised by: Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group
Email: info@hmvcg.org.uk
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Little Kids Breakfast Club Community
Where? Swinton
When? 13/4/08
What's it about? Our association is enhancing an unused community high rise garden on behalf of Little Kids Breakfast Club, Swinton families on Valley estate in Swinton, It will make use of an unused garden to encourage children to learn gardening skills by planting fruit bushes and trees and providing fresh fruit to Swinton families.
Where's it happening? Little Kids Breakfast Club Community, Valley Estate Community Centre, Swinton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Michael Moulding (0161 7940313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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Clearance Environment Day
Where? Swinton
When? 19/04/2008 and 20/04/2008
What's it about? The allotment in Swinton High School is increasing in size. So there will be a removal of accumulated dumped items.
Where's it happening? Destructo Allotment Site, Mossfield Road, Swinton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Moulding (01617940313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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Saddleworth Balsam Bash
Where? Uppermill
When? 26 June 2008
What's it about? We will be assisting schools in Saddleworth in clearing balsam from green spaces
Where's it happening? Saddleworth Parish Council Offices, Court St, Uppermill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Graham Gibbons (0161 624 1444)
Organised by: Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale
Email: emily.thompson@groundwork.org.uk; katy.lloyd@groundwork.org.uk
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Creation Of A Garden Area
Where? Walkden
When? 20 March 2008
What's it about? - Clear current area, remove rubbish and waste. - Clear ground and dig over the area. -Purchase and plant shrubs, plants and grasses that will encourage wild life. Children will be an integral part of this project as it will link to their work on mini-beasts.
Where's it happening? St Pauls Eco Group, Crompton Street, Walkden
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Deborah Sandercock (0161 790 4162)
Organised by: St Paul's CE Primary School
Email: stpaulscromptonstreet.ceprimaryschool@salford.gov.uk
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Magic Circle
Where? Wardle, Rochdale
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? We would like to transform an area of our school field into a 'magic circle', an area outlined by a hedge with a tree in the centre (for shade) and carpeted with wild flowers. It will provide a quiet place for children to sit, relax and enjoy their surroundings. The wild flowers and native hedge plants will encourage birds, butterflies and mini beasts. The children and parents will be marking out the circle, preparing and planting the tree, hedge and wildflowers.
Where's it happening? St James CE Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Planting will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children, Planting will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: St James CE Primary School, Wardle (01706 378268)
Organised by: St. James CE Primary School, Eco Committee
Email: caden@st-james.rochdale.sch.uk
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Grow it to eat it
Where? Wardle, Rochdale
When? 17 April 2008
What's it about? We have recently bought 4 large raised planters (measuring approx 3mx2m)so that we can grow vegetables which we can then sell to our School Cook to use in our Dinners. The money we make will be spent on extending our garden, we would eventually like to have a school allotment!; We will be laying the membrane and drainage gravel in the beds before filling them with compost and planting our vegetable seeds
Where's it happening? St James CE Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Work will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children, Work will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: St James CE Primary School, Wardle (01706 378268)
Organised by: St. James CE Primary School, Eco Committee
Email: caden@st-james.rochdale.sch.uk
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