Gwynedd Projects

Ashworth's Rustic Weekend
Where? Conwy
When? 19 July 2008
What's it about? Monitoring moth populations at Top of Sychnant Pass, one of Wales's most important sites for Lepidoptera. Two rarities, Ashworth's Rustic and Weaver's Wave occur here and in Snowdonia and nowhere else in the world. Volunteers will run moth traps overnight and identify the catch, with training where nescessary. More volunteers = more moth traps! Results will be used to inform the conservation of these BAP Priority species and for nature reserve management.
Where's it happening? Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass, Conwy
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julian Thompson (01492 592595)
Organised by: Pensychnant Foundation
Email: julian@pensychnant.fsnet.co.uk
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Charlie.
Where? Penmaenmawr
When? 24 July 2008
What's it about? Charlie, PCEG's oldest volunteer (at ninety) set himself the challenge of designing and constructing unique, purpose-made wooden planters to support PCEG in their bid to transform the drab, neglected Fernbrook car park into an area that is pleasant to visit. Situated in the very centre of the once-thriving, socially disadvanted, quarry village of Penmaenmawr, the entrance to the car park was totally dominated by large, untidy recycling bins that, whilst showing a care for the future of the planet, appeared to give little regard for the actual environment in which they were placed. The car park was litter-strewn, and there was grass, thistles and brambles pushing through the tarmac on all its boundaries. Last summer, Charles built two sets of huge nesting planters. These were transported and strategically positioned at the entrance, filled with compost by volunteers, and planted out by local children. They brought joy to the whole community. This year the project will be finalised. Charlie has made boxes that now hang from each of the six buttresses on the retaining wall that runs the length of the car park. He has made two large planters that have been positioned in front of the grim, utilitarian buildings that house the toilet block and adjacent library. The whole area has been improved beyone belief. But the project, which is a tribute to Charlie's enthusiasm and tenacity, needs to be sustained. Therefore, through liaison with the local youth worker, PCEG will again bridge the generations when all all-age volunteers from the village will: Complete the final permanent planting of the boxes. Clear the boundaries of the site. They will meet at this site on one more occasion. (The youth of the village are being especially targetted)
Where's it happening? Fernbrook Road car park, Mountain Lane, Penmaenmawr
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dr John Good (01492 622051)
Organised by: Penmaenmawr Community Environment Group (PCEG)
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Bird Box Bonanza!
Where? Penrhyndendraeth
When? July 9th 2008
What's it about? The 'Bird Box Bonanza!' will involve a day when volunteers can visit our reserve at Gwaith Powdwr Penrhyndeudraeth to spend a day building nest boxes of all shapes and sizes. If time allows, or the next day, we will be putting up these boxes around the reserve, other North Wales Wildlife Trust Reserves and also giving them to local organisations to put up.
Where's it happening? Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve, Penrhyndendraeth
What to wear/bring:
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhydian Morris (0124 835 1541)
Organised by: North Wales Wildlife Trust
Email: rhydianmorris@wildlifetrustwales.org
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Completed Projects

Better Woodlands For Wales
Where? Caernarfon
When? 20/6/08 - 21/6/08
What's it about? Girl Guiding Caernarfonshire have been awarded a 'Better Woodlands for Wales' 5 year woodland management by the Forestry Commission. We are looking for volunteers to help clear the undergrowth, to cut laurels and remove ivy off trees, so that we will eventually be able to access all 7 acres.
Where's it happening? Felin Bach, Caethro, Caernarfon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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: Gill Stott (01286 870 840)
Organised by: Girl-Guiding Caernarfonshire
Email: garthmaelog@care4free.net
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Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
Where? Gwynedd
When? 31 March 2008
What's it about? To turn a piece of waste land into a wildlife garden. Volunteers will clean up site before ground work can begin. As this is community project it will be ongoing
Where's it happening? 20 Felin Uchaf, Dolgellau, Gwynedd
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Raymond Stubbs (01341 422571)
Organised by: Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
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Rubble to Rainbows
Where? Holyhead
When? 18 April
What's it about? We have recently started a nursery at the school and following external building work we have been left with a long muddy bank adjacent to the nursery play area which requires planting and landscaping with the help of parents and children, we would like to purchase bulbs, plants and compost to turn this muddy patch into a rainbow of colour
Where's it happening? Minffordd Road, RAF Valley, Holyhead
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? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jennifer Raffle (01407 740781)
Organised by: Ysgol Y Tywyn
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Hedgehog and Frog Housing Development
Where? Penmaenmawr
When? 31 May 2008
What's it about? We have already built a pond in a quiet corner of the Victorian walled garden that houses our organic allotments. We hope that the frogs and toads that will populate the pond will live off the slugs that currently harass our vegetables. Flintshire Wildlife and Pet Rescue have also promised us two hedgehogs. We now need to turn the area around the pond into a fully functioning wildlife area. The Action Earth Grant will be used to buy wildflower seeds and native shrubs to provide food for the various animals that we hope to encourage.
Where's it happening? Noddfa, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, Enthusiasm
What will be provided: 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: David Peacock (01492 622537)
Organised by: Penmaenmawr Organic Community Allotments
Email: DavidPeacock@snowdonia.net
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Designing and Creating a School Garden
Where? Talysarn
When? 30/03/2008
What's it about? Designing creating a new school garden on school grounds. Creating paths and making wooden boxes.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Talysarn, Fford Coed Madog, Talysarn
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Shovels and spades
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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: ()
Organised by: Ysgol Talysarn
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