Humberside Projects

Completed Projects

Veggie Beginnings
Where?
When? 9 June 2008
What's it about? Children will make a raised bed so that they can grow vegetables to be eaten as part of the healthy schools initiative.
Where's it happening? Beverley Road, North Newbald,
What to wear/bring: NO
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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lynn Pearson (01430 827612)
Organised by: Newbald Primary School
Email: newbald.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
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East Yorkshire Barn Owls
Where? Brough
When? 9 March 2008
What's it about? Make and erect barn owl boxes in suitable locations in local area. In July ring under licence any young from nest sites.
Where's it happening? 31 LANGTHWAITE CLOSE, Brough
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: Press can contact Karen Chelsey (01482 662324)
Organised by: East Yorkshire Barn Owls
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Shrub Planting
Where? Cottingham
When? 19 April
What's it about? To plant prickly shrubs along boundary fence of allotment site to improve security and attract nesting birds.
Where's it happening? Park Lane, Northgate, Cottingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided:
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: Trevor Laughton (01482 849230)
Organised by: Cottingham Northgate Allotment Association
Email: trevor@frodo.karoo.co.uk
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Down to Earth
Where? Hull
When? 25 March 2008
What's it about? To support local residents in planting and growing fresh produce through purchasing seeds and plants for the growing season. Volunteers will prepare beds/boxes, plant seeds or seedlings in readiness for the planting season
Where's it happening? Clough Road, Community Allotments, Hull
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dennis Woods (01482 852292)
Organised by: Unity in Community
Email: dennisffw@yahoo.co.uk
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Red as a Berry
Where? Hull
When? 27 March 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will prepare the planting area and plant a variety of soft fruit bushes on the Community allotment.
Where's it happening? Oak road community allotments, Hull
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dennis Woods (01482 852292)
Organised by: Unity in Community
Email: dennisffw@yahoo.co.uk
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Make the Beds
Where? Hull
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? To plant shrubs and plants in an amenity bed outside the main church building. Volunteers will prepare the planting area, plant shrubs and plants, tidy and clean up.
Where's it happening? St Michaels Church, Orchard Park Road, Hull
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dennis Woods (01482 852292)
Organised by: Unity in Community
Email: dennisffw@yahoo.co.uk
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