BRYNGWYN 'GET GREEN' DAY
Where? Abertillery
When? 26 June 2009
What's it about? Our Special Needs Unit children are joining together with the infant years 1 & 2 and parents to weed our school garden containers, plant flowers to attract butterflies, 'clean-up' school grounds (litter picking and clearing leaves etc), pebble painting (making insect garden ornaments with pebbles) and stenciling insects to enhance our pots. All staff, children and parents will wear GREEN to promote our 'eco' day.
Where's it happening? Bryngwyn Road, Six Bells, Abertillery
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr Gwyn Price (headmaster) (01495 212678)
Organised by: Bryngwyn Primary School
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West Side Community Trust
Where? Blaina
When? 26 July 2009
What's it about? Our Lamb House volunteers will be involved in a litter pick of the area, as well as being involved in some fence maintenance and tree planting.
Where's it happening? Inkerman row, West side, Blaina
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
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: Vince Payne (01495 292 440)
Organised by: Lamb House
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Coppicing For Wildlife
Where? Brecon
When? 29 March 2009
What's it about? 1) Coppice willow scrub and dispose of cut material in dead hedges.
2) Rehang exisitng field gate (Renew posts/Fittings).
Where's it happening? Rear of LLangasty Church, Llangorse Lake, Brecon
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jerry Lewis (01873855091)
Organised by: Llangorse Ringing Group
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Boardwalk Through The Marsh
Where? Brecon
When? Sunday 12th July 2009
What's it about? We would like to install stakes for the boardwalk and fix boards on top, (approx 20m) extension to existing boardwalk to make access easier to marsh/reeds.
Where's it happening? Llangasty Talyllyn Reed bed, Llangorse lake, Brecon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Wellies
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jerry Lewis (01873 855 091)
Organised by: Llangorse Ringing Group
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Keep Village Tidy
Where? Ebbw Vale
When? 27 March 2009
What's it about? Litter pick and tidy around village centre. With the help of Youth Organisation we can tidy this area.
Where's it happening? 56, Canning Street, Cwm, , Gwent, Ebbw Vale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: M.Robbins (01495 370845)
Organised by: Cwm Community Care
Email: robbins448@btinternet.com
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Green Fingers
Where? Ebbw Vale
When? 28 March 2009
What's it about? Cutting hedges back to open up path ways to make easier access
Where's it happening? Carno Close, Ebbw Vale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Price (07866805820)
Organised by: green torpidoes
Email: mikep1976@hotmail.co.uk
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Green Cross Giants
Where? ebbw vale
When? 7 June 2009
What's it about? We will be clearing any weeds and replanting a seated area with small bushes to make the area more suitable.
Where's it happening? garnlydan church, ebbw vale
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: michael price (07866805820)
Organised by: green torpidoes
Email: mikep1976@hotmail.co.uk
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"Give Bees a Chance"
Where? Monmouth
When? Wednesday 13th May 2009
What's it about? We would like to collect compost and add it to the soil in existing flowerbeds to improve fertility. We intend to buy and plant a variety of herbs e.g. lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Mint to attract bees and produce a lovely fragrance for our little oasis of green in the centre of town. We have what we believe to be a 500 year old meadow with plants, shrubs and flowers which are hard to find anywhere else in the UK due to the introduction of modern pesticides. We want to preserve our unique garden. This project is part of the Nelson Garden Restoration project, which will see the opening of our new Community garden.
Where's it happening? Nelson Garden, Chippenham mead, Monmouth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Penny Thomas (01600 715 507)
Organised by: Monmouth A Practical Gardening Group
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Eco Gardening day
Where? Newport
When? 27 April 2009
What's it about? Volunteers from local community networks, pupils and teachers working to create a garden area in school grounds, tht is accessable to public. Dig over ground in bedding area and get rid of weeds and plant flowers etc. To be maintained by young gardeners club who meet weekly.
Where's it happening? Maesglass Road, Newport
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lisa Jones (01633 816 047)
Organised by: Maesglas Primary School
Email: tcoldrickl@casnewydd.net
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New Hope Clear-up Project
Where? Newport
When? 27 May 2009
What's it about? The aim of the project is to clear-up and re-plant a dis-used embankment in the Ringland area of Newport. The work will take place over three days from 27th - 29th May 2009. Groups of young people from three local churches are volunteering their services, and will be supported and supervised by their own church-based youth workers and the local Community Development Team.; ; The embankment is by the side of the main road leading into the Ringland estate, which is used by many people driving in and out of Ringland and local people walking into to use the shopping facilities and the local primary school. This is a highly visible area, just in front of Ringland Presbyterian Church and the local community cafe, which contributes to many people's first impressions of Ringland. Volunteers will clear up rubbish and plant new shrubs and flowers. It is hoped that volunteers from a local community environmental group (Ringland Woods Conservation Group) will be involved in planning and designing the planting on the embankment.
Where's it happening? Ringland Presbyterian Church, Beatty Road, Newport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: James Henley (01633 671194)
Organised by: Ringland Community Association
Email: james@thelabnewport.org
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Keeping pathways open and safe in a 2 acre meditation reserve
Where? Pontypool
When? 6 June 2009
What's it about? The 2 acre site has been set aside by a local lady for gentle walks and meditation by anybody. The volunteers will do pathway work and clear brambles,nettles,pot holes and any rubbish.
Where's it happening? Glascoed to Coed-Y-Paen Road, Pontypool
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Geoff Smith (01495 785 338)
Organised by: St. Michael's Church
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Route 46 Pickers
Where? Pontypool Torfaen
When? 27 May 2009
What's it about? volunteers will be taking part in a litterpick along the leisure/cycle route 45 from Pontypool to Cwmbran. Everything to be recycled at local centre. Local press to be involved.
Where's it happening? Suite 1, Portland Buildings, Commercial Street, Pontypool Torfaen
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tina Cheshire (07761234055)
Organised by: Community Service Volunteers
Email: tcheshire@csv.org.uk
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Bird Boxes on the Usk Nature Trail
Where? Usk
When? 26 March 2009
What's it about? Three bird boxes will be erected on the route of the Usk Nature Trail, a two and a half mile circular walk through different ecosystems. The location of these boxes and others erected in the town will be publicised with a display at a 'Trees Are U' event to be held in the town on 18 July.
Where's it happening? Usk Nature Trail between the old Monmouth Road and the River Usk, Usk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Evans (01291 671277)
Organised by: Usk in Bloom
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Planting of Shrubs to Attract Butterflies
Where? Usk
When? 17 April 2009
What's it about? Usk represents Wales in Britain in Bloom in 2009 and we have adopted the butterfly theme for communal planting and our environmental work this year. The money will be used to plant nectar rich plant species in existing beds to encourage butterfly activity. The planting and maintenance of the beds will be undertaken by young people with learning difficulties under the supervision of staff from the Usk Campus of Coleg Gwent.
Where's it happening? Monmouth Road, Usk - beds alongside the A472 near the primary school on the eastern approach to Usk., Usk
What to wear/bring: 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Evans (01291 671277)
Organised by: Usk in Bloom
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The Year Of The Butterfly
Where? Usk
When? 2 June 2009
What's it about? The theme for this years ' Usk In Bloom ' campaign is Butterflys and will be the link in all our efforts in ' Wales In Bloom ' and ' Britain in Bloom ' entries. The butterfly motif will appear in a large planter in the market square. The design will be of bedding plants and succulents planted and maintained by volunteers. Selection of plants will favour species requiring least irrigation.
Where's it happening? Twyn Square, Usk
What to wear/bring: 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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Evans (01291 671277)
Organised by: Usk in Bloom
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