Back To School With The Green Gym
Where? Crossfield Ave, Cowes.
When? 8 July 2009
What's it about? This school has some wonderful grounds and a little woodland area which we shall be working in to enable it to be used by the children. Cutting back nettles and undergrowth, clearing litter dropped by other users and many other tasks.
Where's it happening? Cowes County Primary School,, Edinburgh Close, Mountbatten Ave,, Crossfield Ave, Cowes.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, suitable old 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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: June or Colin Withers (01983 866459)
Organised by: Isle of Wight Green Gym
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We are Buzz-Erk
Where? Newport
When? 9th June 2009
What's it about? Britain is facing a crisis with in its honey bee population. Hetesbury pimping station is a virgin site for honey bees, organic ground and free from preditors. It has been identified as an excellent site to establish a bee colony. Volunteers will plant specialist trees and shrubs at strategic locations.
Where's it happening? Heytesbury pumping station, Newport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restrictions, No restrictions
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Luis Earp (01983 521 766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Channels for mammals
Where? newport
When? 15th July 2009
What's it about? I will endeaviour to clear a stretch of neglected stream for the benefit of the water vole. The volunteers will clear and cut-back scrub which impedes the wellebing of this British Wildlife (Critically Endangered) species.
Where's it happening? Kitbridge Farm, Forest Road, newport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restictions, No restictions
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Green Gym on Brading Down
Where? Sandown
When? 15 July 2009
What's it about? The work on this wonderful chalk grassland site will be removing Ragwort to allow conservation grazing for management.
Where's it happening? Brading Down, Sandown
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Suitable clothing
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Press Mark Russell, Volunteers June Withers (07866360230 = MR 01983 866459 = JW)
Organised by: Isle of Wight Green Gym
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Banish The Beasties, Bring On The Butterflies
Where? Sandown
When? 30th July 2009
What's it about? Intensive farming and lack of field marginals has led to a dramatic loss of habitat for butterflies. The volunteers will create and plant a specific area for these challenged species.
Where's it happening? Sandown Close, Sandown
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Wellies
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Peronal Liability Insurance, First Aid
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Luis Earp (01983 521766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Green Gym on Rew Down
Where? Ventnor
When? 24 June 2009
What's it about? The work on the chalk grassland site will include building a style, removing some invasive Cotoneaster and Ragwort to allow conservation grazing for management.
Where's it happening? Rew Down, Ventnor
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Suitable clothing
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Russell (07866360230)
Organised by: Isle of Wight Green Gym
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Car Park Clear Up
Where? Ventnor
When? Friday 24th July 2009
What's it about? This project aims to improve the appearance of a car park in the centre of Ventnore. It is an open air car park on a site that was formerly a church. The back wall has had overgrown shrubbery. We are working on clearing the site, putting in new planting, creating a mosaic for the front of the wall and rendering amd painting the wall. The mosaic tells the history of Ventnor.
Where's it happening? Central Car Park, High Street, Ventnor
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Evelyn Knowles (01983 855193)
Organised by: Ventnor Enhancement Fund
Email: evelynk@talktalk.net
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