The Worm Works
Where? Aberdare
When? 29 April 2009
What's it about? I went on a gardening course in the botanical gardens of Wales last Friday, there they showed us a fantastic wormery in 3 or 4 layers which made composting much easier for the children. I would love to be able to provide one for the children at our infant school to teach them how the process of a wormery works.
Where's it happening? Fforchaman Road, Cwmaman, Aberdare
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Rees (01685 875862)
Organised by: Cwmaman Infants School
Email: admin.cwmamaninf@rctednet.net
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Sow & Grow!
Where? Aberdare
When? 1 May 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will sow seeds and plant vegetables in the school's raised planters and tubs; thereby greening the environment and eating what they grow.
Where's it happening? Glynhafod Street, Cwmaman, Aberdare
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: Simon Roberts (01685 873335)
Organised by: Glynhafod Junior School
Email: admin.glynhafodjun@rctednet.net
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Wriggly workers
Where? Aberdare
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? Pupils volunteer to collect banana skins, apple cores and fruit scraps from breaktime and put them in the compost bins at the end of the school day.
Where's it happening? Gwawr Street, Aberaman, Aberdare
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Pat Newton (01685 871064)
Organised by: Blaengwawr Primary School
Email: admin.blaengwawrpri.rctednet.net
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Bark 'n twitter!
Where? Aberdare
When? 9 June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will research and make age appropriate worksheets for identifying birds and trees, to be used in science lessons. They then build and place information boards along the school nature trail, litter picking and pointing out trees and likely birds to see. The volunteers will then create bird boxes for different species and locate them all around the nature trail.
Where's it happening? Maes y Deri, Aberaman, Aberdare
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: Mr John Oliver (01685 882577)
Organised by: Oaklands Primary school
Email: admin.oaklandspri@rctednet.net
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Clean Clean Grass of Home
Where? Aberdare
When? Friday 26th June
What's it about? A group of adults with learning disabilities will take part in a litter pick around Michael Sobell Sports Centre in the Cynon Valley. The group will clean up the playing fields and surrounding pathway alongside the river, which is used by people with a disability as a cycle route for adapted bikes and trikes. The project will encourage people with a learning disability to have and involvement within their community.
Where's it happening? Michael Sobell Sports Centre, The Ynys, Aberdare
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Paula Charles (01443 683 037)
Organised by: RCT People First
Email: rctpeoplefirst@yahoo.co.uk
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Renovation of garden - Community
Where? Adamsdown, Cardiff
When? 22/06/09
What's it about? The church hall is used by various groups but we want to make an area that can be used for the day centre members. We aim to clear the area, put a mural on the wall, pots and plants and a seating area.
Where's it happening? St. German's Church Hall, Star Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: M. Parry (029 20482899)
Organised by: A.D.C.P.
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Let's Get Digging!
Where? Bargoed
When? 7 June 2009
What's it about? We are going to be encouraging children and the wider community of Bargoed to get involved in growing fruit and vegetables in a local community allotment. We are hoping this will encourage the future generation to grow their own food.
Where's it happening? 10 Park Crescent, Bargoed
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Palmer (07983624376)
Organised by: Bargoed and Usk Youth Association
Email: Rachh_P@hotmail.co.uk
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Insect Hotel
Where? Barry
When? 13/03/09
What's it about? We are clearing undergrowth to help the new regrowth of saplings.
Where's it happening? 5 Mile Lane, Barry
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John (01446 782 031)
Organised by: Ameilia Trust Farm
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Pen-Pych Planters- 'Seed to Plate'
Where? Blaenrhondda
When? 19 May 2009
What's it about? The event will allow the school to promote its existing 'Seed to Plate' Gardening Club which involves the children planting seeds etc in our allotment area and then picking the fruit and vegetables for home cooking. The volunteers will be able to take part in the event and allotment maintenance. We also hope to attract more parents to assist with the upkeep of the garden and to increase intergenerational activity in the community.
Where's it happening? Pen-Pych Primary School, Blaenrhondda Road, Blaenrhondda
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Pen-Pych Primary School
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The outdoor classroom
Where? Bridgend
When? 13/05/09
What's it about? We have in the past created a butterfly garden,meadow,log pile, rock pile and pond. So far we have cleared an overgrown area from nettles, grass and weeds. We recycled any dead branches and twigs by shredding them and using them to create a path. The area is now suitable for all classes to explore. However, there are still many projects that we would wish to complete to enhnace the area further.
One of our goals is to construct an outdoor classroom/log cabin in which up to thirty pupils can learn about the environment, the nature theyre surrounded by, work inside and store essential materials and tools. This project will benefit pupils from all classes. Another one of our goals is to complete building a bird watching hide where pupils can watch the birds and other animals I their natural habitat, without the animals knowing we are there. We also aim to have a vegetable patch where we can grow our own vegetables.
Where's it happening? Well Street, Laleston, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrc C Evans (01656 615610)
Organised by: Trelales Primary School
Email: head.trelales@bridgend.gov.uk
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To Design and Create A Nature Trail That Has A 'Circle Time' Centre
Where? Bridgend
When? 5th June 2009
What's it about? Year 5/6 pupils will help to design and create a nature trail within the boundaries of the school. The mystery pathway will be used by all year groups and will have at its heart a 'Circle Time' for discussing and debating PSHE/Eco issues. The trail will include workstations with various tasks - sensory, leaf identification, observation of wildlife etc. The project will include locating bat and bird boxes, path building, garden creation, tree, shrub and planting. We plan to use all natural materials in its construction.
Where's it happening? Pen-y-fai Primary School, Weal Eglwys, Bridgend
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Lewis (01656 720 376)
Organised by: Pen-y-fai Primary School
Email: joband100@hotmail.co.uk
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Nesting Places
Where? Caerphilly
When? Thursday 3rd June 2009
What's it about? We intend to purchase and site bird boxes in our school grounds using a variety of different types and sizes to attract a selection of birds. We want to provide appropriate plants to be planted around the grounds to attract birds, and seeds for instant feeding.
Where's it happening? St. Helen's School, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrea Davis (029 20 885 859)
Organised by: St. Helen's Primary School
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Weed free @ Cil!
Where? Cilfynydd PONTYPRIDD
When? 25 May 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will clear brambles and undergrowth from the overgrown carpark at the rear of the centre so it can be used as an outside accessible space. We would like this space to be used by toddlers and parents, teenagers, adults and older people, and not as a car park. Volunteers will also prepare refreshments, rather than buy them in and serve them in the community centre.
Where's it happening? Community Centre, Howell Street, Cilfynydd PONTYPRIDD
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Own gloves, if they have them.
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: Wendy Morgan (01443 492118)
Organised by: Cilfynydd and Norton Bridge Community Centre
Email: wendymorgan-ianbuckler@msn.com
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Gone Potty!
Where? Cilfynydd PONTYPRIDD
When? 12 June 2009
What's it about? Toddlers and parents/carers will mix compost, fill pots and plant flowers, placing them in the entrance to the community centre, making it look pretty and welcoming.
Where's it happening? Cilfynydd Community Centre, Howell Street, Cilfynydd PONTYPRIDD
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Babies and toddlers - aged 0 to 3, accompanied by parent/carers, Babies and toddlers - aged 0 to 3, accompanied by parent/carers
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ms Wendy Morgan, Chair (01443 492118)
Organised by: Ti a Fi
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Birdie cakes
Where? Cilfynydd, Pontypridd
When? 19 May 2009
What's it about? Children,staff and volunteers at the Welsh language Nursery will make birdie cakes from lard and bird seed and hang them outside the window alongside a nut feeder and water trough, attached to the glass. The children (aged 2 -3 years) will enjoy watching the birds and learing their names in English and Welsh.
Where's it happening? Cilfynydd and Norton Bridge Community Centre, Howell Street, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Donations of fruit nets to fill with cake mix.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, For children aged 2 to 3, For children aged 2 to 3
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Wendy Morgan (01443 492114)
Organised by: Cylch Meithrin Cilfynydd
Email: WENDYMORGAN-IANBUCKLER@MSN.COM
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Parc Pot Plants
Where? Cwmparc
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? Our school has been given a plot of land which is adjacent to the school grounds. We are currently organising and after school club in which the children and parent volunteers can cultivate this land and plant flowers as well as fruit and vegetables to be picked for home cooking. The project will allow us to promote this club further and attract more parents to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the land.
Where's it happening? Parc Primary School, Tallis Street, Cwmparc
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Parc Primary School
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Youth Project Memorial Garden
Where? Glenboi Mountain Ash
When? 16 June 2009
What's it about? This project is currently being developed and has involved creating and constructing a Garden in remembrance of one of our young people. It has also given members of our youth project an opportunity to be involved in an environmental improvement project. The young people have been training in dry stone walling and are currently creating terrances and borders around a piece of land outside the Youth Project building to form the garden. On the Action Earth Day we will be encouraging more members of the community to come along and help us plant up and mulch the garden. We hope the day will provide the opportunity to recruit some new volunteers to support the Youth Project's Memorial Garden Project.
Where's it happening? 8 The Shops, Fernhill Estate, Glenboi Mountain Ash
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 10+
Press/Volunteer Contact: Les Davies / Suzanne Lockwood (01443 476487 / 079444 61074)
Organised by: Fernhill Youth Project
Email: fernhillyouthproject@btconnect.com
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Abercanaid Eco Warrors - Eco garden
Where? Merthyr Tydfil
When? 19 April 2009
What's it about? Our project, Abercanaid Eco Warrors Eco garden, aims to turn disuse land at the rear of school grounds to develop an eco veg & flower patch.
Where's it happening? The Park, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil
What to wear/bring: 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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anthony Berrington (01443690254)
Organised by: Abercanaid Community School
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Gutter Buster
Where? Mid Glamorgan
When? 1 April 2009
What's it about? We shall clean the street of Park Crescent and surrouding areas of all litter. This will be completed with the help of a number of volunteers who shall assist in collecting, bagging and removing any litter.
Where's it happening? 10 Park Cresent, Bargoed, Mid Glamorgan
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhys Palmer (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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The Olympic Pickup
Where? Mid Glamorgan
When? 27 April 2009
What's it about? We shall clean the athletic track and surrounding sports fields in Bargoed Park of all litter. This will be done with the help of volunteers who shall collect, bag and dispose of such litter.
Where's it happening? 10 Park Cresent, Bargoed, Mid Glamorgan
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Myself (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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Good Times for Birds
Where? Mid Glamorgan
When? 10 May 2009
What's it about? The object of this project is for the children to plant sunflower seeds which once grown will be harvested in order to feed the birds during the winter season. This shall be done at Bargoed Community Centre.
Where's it happening? 10 Park Crescent, Bargoed, Mid Glamorgan
What to wear/bring: 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Myself (07745701866)
Organised by: Park Crescent Association
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The Diamond Project
Where? Mouintain Ash
When? 22 May 2009
What's it about? The Diamond is a community garden in desperate need of replanting. The volunteers will be clearing the garden of old growth digging over the area and planting new flowers.
Where's it happening? 374 Fernhill Estate, Glenboi, Mouintain Ash
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Brock (07944460871)
Organised by: FLINT Community Enterprise
Email: flint2007@btinternet.com
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The welcome project
Where? Mouintain Ash
When? 29 May 2009
What's it about? We have 3 flower beds at the entrance to the estate that have been neglected and we would like to replant them to enhance the entrance to Fernhill. Volunteers will be clearing the beds and replanting.
Where's it happening? Entrance to Fernhill Estate, Glenboi, Mouintain Ash
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Brock (07944460871)
Organised by: FLINT Community Enterprise
Email: flint2007@btinternet.com
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Plant With Pleasure!
Where? Mountain Ash
When? 2 June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be raking and putting in plants and small shrubs to turn our new and recently built raised allotment beds (which are now empty) into fruitful and attractive gardens. The community will benefit by learning gardening skills and the pleasure you can have from growing your own food.
Where's it happening? Behind Community Centre Link Building, 371 Fernhill Estate, Glenboi,, Mountain Ash
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Sandhu (01443 475389)
Organised by: FLAGS (Fernhill Leisure and Garden Society)
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Tiny Tots Pots
Where? Mountain Ash
When? Friday 5th June 2009
What's it about? We are going to clear a disused paved area between the school and church hall where our Parent and Toddler group takes place. We intend to sit interesting pots, plant seeds, bedding plants and shrubs. We also want to introduce a small green house to the site to continue to nurture new seeds and raise awareness of young people to environmental issues.
Where's it happening? Miskin Road, Mountain Ash
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrea Davies (02920 885 859)
Organised by: Our Lady's Parent & Toddler Group
Email: andreadavies_469@msn.com
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Tiny Patterns
Where? Mountain Ash
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers from the Community Centre and a local environmental group will work with volunteers and staff from the Community Nursery to educate, support and involve the young children using the nursery in growing and planting. Parents of the children will also be invited. The older volunteers will be weeding and preparing the bedding area outside the nursery initially. The children will be involved in planting and we will devise simple activities that they can get involved in like digging, patting down the soil, and watering the plants. The area is visible to the community so another aim is to improve and beautify the surroundings for the benefit of the wider community.
Where's it happening? Outside Play Area - Land Outside Tiny Tots Community Nursery, 372-373 Fernhill Estate, Glenboi, Mountain Ash
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Evans (01443 478231)
Organised by: Fernhill Family Flats / Tiny Tots Nursery
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Pentre Planting
Where? Pentre
When? 3 June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will be able to participate in the existing garden club that has been successfully running in the school and it mainly involves school children and teachers with the exception of parent volunteers. They will be planting and growing plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables that they can then pick and then take away for home cooking. The project will allow us to promote the club and attract more volunteers as well as get more parents involved to increase intergenerational activity.
Where's it happening? Pentre Primary School, Upper Alma Place, Pentre
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Pentre Primary School
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Willlow Weave At Pontygwaith
Where? Pontygwaith
When? 8th June 2009 - 12th June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will weave a willow fence in a very barren area of the playground. Parents/volunteers will work with the children teaching them the technique.
Where's it happening? Graig Street, Pontygwaith
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alison Dacey (01443 730 471)
Organised by: Pontygwaith Primary School
Email: admin.pntygwaithpri@rctednet.net
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'Buzz in'
Where? Pontypridd
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? To buy and plant some insect attracting shrubs. We are a newly rebuilt ( post devastating fire, September '06) school with only a strip of green land - we have some saplings and donated bamboo, but want to get some honeysuckle, buddleia, wiegela that are more established so as to kick start our insect population .... some raised beds to grow simple salad crops directly adjacent.
Where's it happening? Coedpenmaen Close, Pontypridd
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Mrs V Williams (01443 486828)
Organised by: Coedpenmaen Primary School
Email: classvw.Coedpenmaen.Primary@coedpenmaenpri.rctednet.net
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Dig -In!
Where? Pontypridd
When? 20 May 2009
What's it about? Without any green space on its old school yard, we have recently been given an overgrown allotment by Pontytpridd Town Council. Already a local trre surgeon has offered to clear the space ready for the hard landscaping adn digging to start. Our volunteers - pupils, staff and parents - would like protective clothing such as gloves and aprons and watering cans so that we can lay recycled wood chip, given by the tree surgeon and also available from the local authority.
Where's it happening? Heol Pont Sion Norton, Pontypridd
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Sun cream!
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, The working language of the school is Welsh but learners and non Welsh speakers are welcome., The working language of the school is Welsh but learners and non Welsh speakers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Heledd Day (01443 486838)
Organised by: YGG Pont Sion Norton
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Summer Planting Project
Where? Rhondda Cynon taf
When? Tuesday 2nd June 2009 - Tuesday 9th June 2009
What's it about? We wish to improve our school grounds by letting the pupils’ plant seeds and bedding plants all around the school themselves. We also wish to try and grow some of our own vegetables and herbs in the school garden. Mums, Dads and Grandparents have volunteered to help.
Where's it happening? Cardiff Road, Taff's well, Rhondda Cynon taf
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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: Wendy Reynolds (02920 810 452)
Organised by: Ffynnon Taf Primary School
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Squeeky Clean!
Where? Rhydyfelin
When? Friday 21st May 2009
What's it about? Toddlers and parents take part in field mouse related craft and story activities, discuss culmination of spring clean week and move from adjacent woodland litter picking on the way while also selecting good places to fit bird boxes.
Where's it happening? C/O Rhydyfelin Nursery School, Holly Street, Rhydyfelin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Dress for possible wet weather.
What will be provided: Refreshments
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cherry Richmond (07786 523 758)
Organised by: Rhydyfelin Woodland Group
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Development of an Outdoor Dining area
Where? Rhydyfellin
When? Thursday 2nd July 2009
What's it about? We intend to make further improvements to an area within the school which was previously neglected and unkept. We are goin to include the clearing of weeds, cleaning paving, Placing pots and planting then with suitable hardy plants which will survive the conditions.
Where's it happening? Dynea Road, Rhydyfellin
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrea Davies (02920 885 859)
Organised by: Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive
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Ton Tidy Up
Where? Ton Pentre
When? 18 May 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will be able to get involved on the day of the clearance and litter picking at the school and assist the children and parents with the 'tidying up' of the school grounds and also do some planting of new flowers outside each of the classrooms. The project will allow us to promote the Eco Schools initiative to parents as well as contribute to the school achieving its Green Flag Award.
Where's it happening? Ton Infant School, School Street, Ton Pentre
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Ton Infant School
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Ton Pentre Growers
Where? Ton Pentre
When? 3 June 2009
What's it about? As a school, we are looking to set up a gardening club for the children to be able to plant flowers and make the school grounds more creative and colourful etc and to also cultivate a small section of the grounds to allow for planting fruit and vegetables. This money would allow us to purchase the basic tools, plants and soil etc in order to give the club a good head start. It will also allow us to promote the club and attract parent volunteers to assist with maintaining the plots. We are also currently in the process of setting the school up for the Eco Schools initiative and this project would obviously add to our existing achievements.
Where's it happening? Ton Pentre Junior School, Bailey Street, Ton Pentre
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Ton Pentre Junior School
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The Big Plant!
Where? Tonyrefail
When? 8th May 2009
What's it about? Having previously created a quiet/nature area in our school grounds, we now need to replenish/replace some of the plants with ones that are more suited to the enviroment/season in the hopes of encouraging more insects like butterflies to visit this area.
Where's it happening? Pennygarreg Road, Tonyrefail
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cwmlai School (01443 670 356)
Organised by: Cwmlai Primary School
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The Pristine Path
Where? Treharris
When? 10 March 2009
What's it about? Local volunteers will be helping tp clear and cut a pathway at the Millennium park near Treharris to encourage easier and more pratical use of the path.
Where's it happening? Millennium Park, Treharris
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Howard Jackson (01443 710827)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: hl jackson@talk talk.net
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Community Clearing
Where? Treharris
When? 18th March 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will assist in clearing an area that has been overgrown for many years to create an area suitable for use by the local community.
Where's it happening? Taff Bargoed Centre, Trelewis, Treharris
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: H.Jackson (01443710827)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: hl jackson@talk talk.net
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Plant 'n' Pick!
Where? Treherbert
When? 16 June 2009
What's it about? As a school we are always looking for new ideas to allow the children to explore the outside world and experience gardening for themselves. We are currently running sessions for small groups of the children to plant seeds of fruits and vegetables and watch them grow. They then have the opportunity to pick them and take them home for their families to cook. This project will enable us to further develop the garden area and purchase more seeds as well as teach the children how to use specialist gardening tools.
Where's it happening? Penyrenglyn Community Primary, Baglan Street, Treherbert
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Penyrenglyn Community Primary
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Tylacoch Treetops
Where? Treorchy
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will be involved in after-school 'Green Gym' workshops at Treorchy Comprehensive School. They will be planting and growing plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables as part of the project. It is an extra-curricular and cross-curricular project, as the produce that is grown will be used by the School's canteens and as part of cookery lessons.
Where's it happening? Treorchy Comprehensive School, Pengelli, Treorchy
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hannah Davies (01443 773128)
Organised by: Treorchy Comprehensive School
Email: hannahdavies@treorchycomp.org.uk
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Tidy Treorchy
Where? Treorchy
When? 21 May 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will get a chance to assist the children and parents with the clearance and litter picking of the school grounds and also distributing new recycling bins around the school to allow the children to learn more about recycling and litter in general. The event will allow us to promote the Eco Schools initiative to parents as well as contribute to the school achieving its next award. We will also use the day to sign up for a new after school Garden Club in which the children can plant flowers and maintain the school grounds on a weekly basis.
Where's it happening? Treorchy Primary School, Glyncoli Road, Treorchy
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Treorchy Primary School
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Growing Up
Where? Treorchy
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will be able to get involved on the day of the restoration project to assist with the creation of a new pond. The project will allow us to promote our existing garden club as well as allow parents of our school children to view and promote the achievements of the project.
Where's it happening? Ynyswen Infant School, Ynyswen Road, Treorchy
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Ynyswen Infant School
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Green Finger Garden project
Where? Tylorstown
When? 7 April 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be involved in developing, regenerating and utilising an unkept community space. They will tidy the garden and plant flowers and plants to turn the garden into a nicer area that can be used to its full potential.
Where's it happening? Ashfield House, East Road, Tylorstown
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lyndsey Howells (01443 757055)
Organised by: Tylorstown On Track
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Beautiful Bodringallt
Where? Ystrad
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? The Foundation Unit in the school is currently taking part in a small gardening project which is giving the children the opportunity to enhance the grounds around their classrooms. This will include some cultivation activity where they can plant seeds, flowers etc and create a more bright and colourful environment. The volunteers will be able to assist with the workshops and also attract more parents to maintain the grounds.
Where's it happening? Bodringallt Primary School, Bodringallt Terrace, Ystrad
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Blackey (01443 773128)
Organised by: Bodringallt Primary School
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