Isle of Wight Projects

Completed Projects

Litter Sweep Thru Freshwater
Where? Freshwater
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? To pick up litter along the stream, footpaths and open spaces, sometimes around the park. I would like younger people to become involved with this project and maybe this may get them involved with our other project, which will maybe help them to the area a bit cleaner
Where's it happening? Moa Place Car Park, Freshwater
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, maybe Wellington
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, bags and gloves and litter pickers
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4-5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Peter Gibson (01983 755169)
Organised by: West Wight Conservation Group
Email: peter.gibson12@btopenworld.com
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The Missing Links
Where? Newport
When? 20/05/2008
What's it about? Planting of trees in a new Nature Reserve, in order to replace those that have been damaged in recent gale force winds.
Where's it happening? Kitbridge Farm, Forest road, Newport
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Luis Earp (01983521766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Ta-Wit-Ta-Home
Where? Newport
When? 27/5/08
What's it about? Purchase of Barn Owl Tree Box. Cutting space and placement of a barn owl nesting box. This is a one-off exercise, to endeavour to assist the dwindling numbers of barn owls.
Where's it happening? Prospect Farm, Gunville Road, Newport
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Earp (01983 521 766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Every Pond Counts
Where? Newport
When? 11/6/08
What's it about? Clearance of an abandoned sewage works to bring back various wildlife species (amphibians, small mammals and birds). The volunteers will clear and mark the area in preparation for a mini-digger to enter the site to create wildlife zones.
Where's it happening? Heytesbury Pumping Station, off Forest Road, Newport
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Protective Clothing
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Earp (01983 521 766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Perennial Planting Project
Where? Shanklin
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? We have a clearance day planned and are seeking a grant to back plant the cleared spaces with perennial plants that will add colour to the grounds of our residential home for people with physical disabilities.
Where's it happening? Appley Cliff Cheshire Home, Poham Lane, Shanklin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Sun cream if its nice
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, All volunteers must stay within the defined areas and not wonder around the home., All volunteers must stay within the defined areas and not wonder around the home.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Randall (01983 862193)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability - Appley Cliff IOW
Email: jane.randall@lcdisability.org
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Medina Riverside Clean Up 08
Where? Whippingham
When? 10/05/2008
What's it about? Collecting litter from the river bank. What can be recycled will be by Island Waste, all other waste will be disposed of appropriately.
Where's it happening? Medina River, Between Folly Inn and Island Harbour, Whippingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Sharp box for hypodermic needles
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: Tony Saunders (07768130174)
Organised by: Whippingham Community Association
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