Mid Glamorgan Projects

Rhiw Ceris Environmental Project
Where? Aberdare
When? 12/7/08
What's it about? Volunteers will plant flowers in the garden beds on the estate.
Where's it happening? 6 Rhiw Ceris, Cwmbach, Aberdare
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keiron Montague (01443 408080)
Organised by: Rhiw Ceris Tenants and Residents Association
Email: keron.montague@newydd.co.uk
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The Greenfingers Nature Trail Dig
Where? Bargoed
When? 6/7/08
What's it about? We will be planting shrubs along the nature trail that links Bargoed to Deri. While we are there we will also trim off any branches that are in the way of the path.
Where's it happening? Barogoed to Deri Nature Trail, Bargoed
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhys Palmer (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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Rhymney River Rubbish Round-Up
Where? Bargoed
When? 16/7/08
What's it about? We shall clean up the area around Rhymney River walkway, as there is not only rubbish there, but items that have been left on the edges of the river. Volunteers will help us to achieve this objective.
Where's it happening? Rhymney River, Gilfach River Walkway, Bargoed
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhys Palmer (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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Stop and sniff!
Where? Bridgend
When? 8 July 2008
What's it about? Children and helpers are going to plant up boxes with different scented plants to encourage people, bugs and animals to stop and sniff!
Where's it happening? Llangewydd Junior School, Llangewydd Road, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Miss Jury (0165 815 530)
Organised by: Eco club, Llangewydd Juniors
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The Outdoor Classroom
Where? Bridgend
When? 11/07/08
What's it about? Various jobs within site, clearing and pruning preparing for planting.
Where's it happening? Well Street, Laleston, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr Clive Evans (01656 815610)
Organised by: Trelales Primary School
Email: head.trelales@bridgend.gov.uk
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Creating A Sensory Wheelbarrow
Where? Caerphilly
When? 08/07/08
What's it about? To create a sensory wheelbarrow for our children with special needs. It will help with their senses and knowledge of different flowers. We were kindly donated a wheelbarrow by the local gardening club.
Where's it happening? Church Place, Gargoed, Caerphilly
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. C. Macy (01443 875523)
Organised by: St Gwladys Bargoed Primary School
Email: stgja@caerphilly.org.uk
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Pick it and Bin it!
Where? Pontrhondda Rd, Llwynypia
When? 29 July 2008
What's it about? Working with identified young people from the local area, the group have devised this project to help clear up a problem area in Llwynypia. The area around Coleg Morgannwg and a local primary school has been made a priority in recent Partnership and Communities Together (PACT) meetings, as having high levels of litter. Residents are complaining that it is the young people from the school and college that are the main offenders of dropping litter, so this project will use the young people and adult volunteers to address this issue. Working with the local community police this day will include a litter pick in the area, followed by a barbecue in the college grounds with some sporting activities on the college field.
Where's it happening? Llwynypia Communities First, Coleg Morgannwg, Pontrhondda Rd, Llwynypia
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cheryl Williams (01443 430532)
Organised by: Llwynypia Events and Activities Group
Email: info@llwynypiacommunity.org.uk
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Apple Day 2008
Where? Pontyclun
When? July 7th 2008
What's it about? We will be creating an orchard in the school grounds with native welsh apple trees (Afal Coch Cynnar, Afal Glansevin, Morgan Sweet, Afal Pig Aderyn)
Where's it happening? Llwynbrain Terrace, Llanharan, Pontyclun
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bethan Price (0144 323 7831)
Organised by: Llanharan Primary School
Email: admin.llanharanpri@rctednet.net
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Completed Projects

Abercanaid
Where? Abercanaid
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Litter pickup of streets and Taff Trail.
Where's it happening? Abercanaid, Abercanaid
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? n/a
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Abercanaid Community School
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The Wombles Invade Bargoed Park
Where? Bargoed
When? 29/6/08
What's it about? We will clear litter and rubbish from the park as there have been complaints of cans and bottles of alcohol left, mainly around the play area. Volunteers will help us to achieve this objective.
Where's it happening? Bargoed Park, Bargoed
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhys Palmer (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Where? Bridgend
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? To develop outside garden classrooms that will include oportunities to grow herbs, vegetables, fruits and various plants. The year 6 pupils and volunteers will be involved in the design and creation of these areas where they will be taught life skills in relation to growing their own produce, sustainability, eco-issues etc.
Where's it happening? Pen-y-fai Primary School, Weal Eglwys, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jordanah Lewis (01656 720376)
Organised by: Pen-y-fai Primary School
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Woodland Welcome
Where? Bridgend
When? 4/6/08 - 6/6/08
What's it about? The project's aim is to create an area/environment in our school grounds to encourage wildlife. Volunteers (pupils) will build ladybird houses, birdhouses/tables, bat boxes and butterfly houses to 'welcome' wildlfie to our school. This will provide invaluable learning opportunities for the children.
Where's it happening? Maes-Yr-Haul Priamry School, Ffordd - Y- Tirion, Broadlands, Bridgend
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhian William Jones or Lisa Tandy (01656 815 600)
Organised by: Maes - Yr- Haul Primary School
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Wobble On Down To Tylorstown
Where? Ferndale
When? 10 May 2008
What's it about? Help clean up the scout hall grounds and surrounding area adjacent to the scout hall.
Where's it happening? Park view, Tylorstown, Ferndale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Webber (01443 423550)
Organised by: 1st Pontygwaith Scout Group
Email: john@webber1883.freeserve.co.uk
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Little Green fingers
Where? Gilfach Goch, Porth
When? 15/05/08
What's it about? We will be using the grant to buy gardening equipment suitable for 5-7 year olds. They will be planting strawberry plants, herbs and some flowers In our newly constructed raised beds. We need to plant flowers ready for our butterflies which will be released when they are grown.
Where's it happening? Kenry Street, Evanstown, Gilfach Goch, Porth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Suzanne Fletcher (01443)
Organised by: Abercerdin Primary School
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Blooming Lovely In Spring
Where? Llantwit Major
When? 11/4/08
What's it about? First tidy and weed area, dig and create a rockery leading down side of steps, paint rocks. Plant pots and hanging baskets. Re-design a whole new flower bed. Volunteers will need to:- sweep garden, weed and transplant, dig up some rocks, paint rocks, Plant flowers, rearrange pots and baskets to get the best effect and look.
Where's it happening? The Guide Hall (Vale Plus Outreach), Llantwit Major
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: (01446 746 691)
Organised by: Vale Plus
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Mud, Glorious, Mud, Children They Love To Play In The Mud
Where? Llwynypia
When? 28/6/08
What's it about? The volunteers will be finishing a path to the mud and sand playing areas. They will lay the hardcore, carry the sand to the sand to sand area and spread lining over the mud area and fill with top soil.
Where's it happening? Church Street, Llwynypia
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Allan (01443 424900)
Organised by: Ynyscynon EYC "Tyfiant"
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Abercanaid Eco Warriors Eco Garden
Where? Merthyr Tydfil
When? 20 May 2008
What's it about? Encouraging children & the wider community of Abercanaid to get involved with growing fruit and vegetables has many benefits. It will allow them to have fun in the fresh air, they will learn where the food on their plates has come from, and it encourages the next generation of gardeners to be more aware of the environment around them.
Where's it happening? The Park, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? All volunteers must have CRB check, All volunteers must have CRB check
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Abercanaid Community School
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Pathway to Leisure
Where? Mid-Glamorgan
When? 14 April
What's it about? We are seeking to improve a pathway that leads to the trust centre
Where's it happening? Taff Bargoed Centre, Trelewis, Mid-Glamorgan
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr G Calicott (01685 856500)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
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Wonderful Weaving of Dynamic Dinosaur
Where? Penarth
When? 10 April 2008
What's it about? Weave willow into a dinosaur that the children can climb into.
Where's it happening? Cawnpore Street, Cogan, Penarth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cogan Nursery (029 20 701193)
Organised by: Cogan Nursery School
Email: coganNS@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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Dancing The Broad Walk
Where? Rhondda Cynon Taf
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? We are putting chicken wire on the wooden pathways that the public use to access the local wetlands.
Where's it happening? Ynysbwl Ponds, Ynysbwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hayden Jones (01443790128)
Organised by: Nant-y-Coed Farm
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Little Planters
Where? Rhydyfelin
When? 8/5/08
What's it about? - Individually plant seed/flowers to care for. - Plant in planters collaboratively made with wood worker. - Decorate spoon/trawls to use in planting activity and as plant indicator/marker name labels. All to take place in the grounds of the children's centre.
Where's it happening? C/O Rhydyfelin Nursery School, Holly Street, Rhydyfelin
What to wear/bring: Enthusiasm
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cherry Richmond (07786523758)
Organised by: Rhydyfelin Woodland Group
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Beavers, Bees & Butterflies (Episode 3)
Where? Tony Pandy
When? 23/6/08
What's it about? We plant to extend/improve our "Beaver" Butterfly & Bees Garden, which was aided by Action Earth 2 years ago. Our Beavers aged 6 & 7 did a marvellous job but we want to increase mulch thickness and do some more planting and lay down some edging.
Where's it happening? Alec Jones Scout and Community Centre, Brynamlwg Terrace, Tony Pandy
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David John (01443 437 437)
Organised by: 1st Tonypandy Scout Group
Email: davidjohn29@btopenworld.com
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Walk On The Wild Side
Where? Treharris
When? 30 March 2008
What's it about? We are seeking to cut back trees and clear an area to create better access.
Where's it happening? Parc Taff Bargoed, Treharris
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr. G. Caldicott (01685 856500)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
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From Pillar to Post
Where? Treharris
When? 07 April
What's it about? We are going to sign post a pathway from a country park up to a leisure centre
Where's it happening? Millennium Park, Treharris
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr G Caldicott (01685 856500)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
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Tylorstown Wetland Garden
Where? Tylorstown
When? 28th June 2008
What's it about? Provide a wetland environmental garden and appropriate plant scheme. Volunteers will implement the planting scheme and schedule.
Where's it happening? Tylorstown Riverwalk, Tylorstown
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Jeff Lewis (0144 375 5953)
Organised by: Mid Fach River Care Group (M.F.R.C.G)
Email: benjibooh@aol.com
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West Park Trowel Troopers
Where? West Road, Porthcawl
When? May 12th 2008
What's it about? West Park Trowel Troopers are keen to start their new action of creating their own community allotment. Children and Community volunteers are seeking funds to buy planters,soil,seeds and seed trays to grow their own and experience what they have grown and taken care of, cooked and used in their school dinners.
Where's it happening? West Park Eco Warriors, West Park Primary, West Road, Porthcawl
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nanette Williams (01656 815510)
Organised by: West Park Eco Warriors
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