Our 'Little Space' to make a difference to Sustainability
Where? Coltishall
When? 19 July 2009
What's it about? The volunteers (local community residents) live on a new housing site/community - old RAF base that has been shut down and housing sold off. There is no allotment facilities within the area - We have opened up our grounds and allowed the volunteers to allocate their own 'growing' area to grow their own vegetables. Starting with potatoes!
Where's it happening? Filby Road, Coltishall
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch, Their own allocated garden area
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: Sue Grant - Business Manager (01603 737764)
Organised by: Douglas Bader Centre, Pupil Referral Unit
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Mileham Open Gardens
Where? Mileham
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? Children and volunteers will plant a variety of 'unusual' containers to create a display garden in the school grounds. The garden will then be viewed by the residents of Mileham during the 'Open Gardens' weekend.
Where's it happening? Litcham Road, Mileham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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: Edward Pearson-Shaul, Headteacher (01328 701358)
Organised by: Mileham Primary School
Email: head@mileham.norfolk.sch.uk
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Rouen Rd Area Residents Association
Where? Norwich
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? Clear overgrown scrub pick up litter, plant woodland seeds etc.
Where's it happening? 35 Normandie Tower Rouen Road, Norwich
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorha Kirk (01603 615 132)
Organised by: Rouen Road Area Residents Association
Email: RRA_TRA & YAHOO.CO.UK
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Laugh In A Garden
Where? Norwich
When? 26 July 2009
What's it about? Large garden with some raised flower beds to enable everyone of all abilities to work together or sit in a quiet space in a urban enviroment.Wild area being planned.
Where's it happening? Tolye Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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? any
Press/Volunteer Contact: Madge Roberts (01603 734767)
Organised by: BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP
Email: madgeroberts@talktalk.net
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Wroxham Guides Go Potty!
Where? Wroxham
When? 1 July 2009
What's it about? The big plant pots outside the village where we meet were extremely unloved. We want to redo the pots and provide some new ones to brighten up the front of the hall and to give the carpark a friendlier feel!
Where's it happening? Wroxham Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham
What to wear/bring: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Laura Davies (01692 631097)
Organised by: First Wroxham Guides
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