Emilie Agnes Elin Almshouses Plane Tree Project
Where? Royston
When? 4 April 2009
What's it about? Follow an ancient village tradition of a group of plane trees to mark Marvells Green. Three arms houses which are set back from the road. Infront of the houses there is and area of trees. We will plant another eight trees to enhance the view.
Where's it happening? Emilie Agnes Elin Almshouses, I34 High Steet, Royston
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Lynch (01763 260475)
Organised by: Emilie Agnes Elin Almshouses
Email: peter@melbourcambs.orangehome.co.uk
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Sweet Smells In The Park
Where? St Albans
When? 10 March 2009
What's it about? We intend to sweep up chestnut leaf litter to avoid spread of disease, saw up branches and make an eco pile, dig out nettles, cut down self seeded elderberries and plant Sarcococca plants.
Where's it happening? Verulamium Park .Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, No
What will be provided: Health & Safety, The Sarcococca plants
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Madeleine Sansom (01727 846761)
Organised by: Friends of Verulamium Park
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Ford Enhancement Project
Where? St Albans
When? 18 April 2009
What's it about? Dig and clear ground, ready for planting digitalis on land that was turned back from a once negelcted area, adjacent to St. Michaels Bridge.
Where's it happening? 7 St Michaels Court, Fishpool St, St Albans
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angela Silverman (01727869766)
Organised by: Fishpool Street Residents Association
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Clean up our sensory garden
Where? Stevenage
When? 24 March 2009
What's it about? Our sensory garden needs a big tidy up in spring. We need to cut back old plants, collect autumn leaves and plant some new plants. Parents and children will help with the project after school (at least 10 adults and children).
Where's it happening? Trotts Hill School, , Stevenage
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Clare Stokes (01438 314189)
Organised by: Trotts Hill School
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Urban River Renewal
Where? Watford
When? Friday 31st July 2009
What's it about? The friends of Knutsford Playing Fields meet every 3rd Saturday of the month undertaking a variety of tasks to enhance the playing fields, adjacent river and reed beds. This includes litter picking and in summer months clearance of invasive weeds from river margins.
Where's it happening? Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Castelow (07914 309517)
Organised by: Friends Of Knutsford Playing Fields
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