Northumberland Projects

Completed Projects

Adopt Little Beach
Where? Berwick upon Tweed
When? 19 June 2008
What's it about? The Group proposes to look after a local beach (Little Beach) for people and wildlife by clearing and monitoring litter found on this beach, identifying the source of the litter and attempting to reduce it by campaigning at it's origin. We also plan to put up information signs on wildlife to be found on this beach.
Where's it happening? Little Beach, Berwick upon Tweed
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, strong gloves
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Rae (01289 381218)
Organised by: Berwick Wildlife Group
Email: john_rae@dsl.pipex.com
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Cleaning Up 2nd World War Gun Emplacements
Where? Blyth
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? The gun emplacements at Blyth are part of the first and second World War coastal defences. They are structurally sound but need cleaning and painting to get rid of debris and graffiti which will improve the local environment. They sit above the local beach and promenade used all year round by families.
Where's it happening? 2nd World War Gun Emplacements, Blyth Links, Blyth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Murray (01670 355057)
Organised by: Blyth To Seaton Sluice Links Conservation Group
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Seatonians Specials
Where? Blyth
When? 28/06/2008
What's it about? Collaboration of a netball team and local children will clean up neighbourhood and renovate local pond and surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Plessey road, Blyth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Vuyk (01912373160)
Organised by: Seatonians
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Bird and Bat Box Making
Where? Morpeth
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? As part of the Morpeth gathering we will be hosting a bird and bat box making session for adults and children. People can come and assemble their own box to take away (£2 charge). Volunteers will help cut wood before hand and help children on the day.
Where's it happening? Old Bakehouse,, Millenium Green, Bakehouse Yard, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: V Stevens (01670 788599)
Organised by: Old Bakehouse Millennium Green Trust
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Pride of Place Clean Up Event
Where? Morpeth
When? 19/04/2008
What's it about? Litter pick in the Stobhill area of Morpeth
Where's it happening? Stobhill, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Yannakoyorgou (01670513204)
Organised by: Stobhill Community Forum
Email: jyanna@btinternet.com
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Morpeth clean up days
Where? Morpeth
When? 20/04/08
What's it about? town centre park and river clean up days. Work with volunteers and local council to pick up litter and debris. Plant up old beds with new flowers and shrubs. Weed removal
Where's it happening? Morpeth Town Centre, River Wansbeck, Morpeth
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gillian Turner (01670 514314)
Organised by: Morpeth Town Council
Email: gillianmtc@btconnect.com
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Blooming Felton
Where? Morpeth
When? 30th May 2008
What's it about? Village flowers will be cleared out, topped up and re - planted.
Where's it happening? 3 Benlaw Grove, Felton, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: B.Butchert (01670 787856)
Organised by: Felton and Thirston Women`s Institute
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Make No Bones About It
Where? Morpeth
When? 28/6/08
What's it about? - To encourage biodiversity in this micro-environment following expert advice. - To provide a pleasant environment for local people thus enhancing the church's role as a community facility. - To provide volunteering opportunites for local people in an environmental activityand taking pride in the village. - To provide opportunities for children, both educational and volunteering. - To encourage visitors to enjoy the churchyard (sited on Stoswald's Way). - Volunteers will continue with ongoing general maintenance and upkeep of cultivated area at front of church.
Where's it happening? St Michael and All Angels,, Felton, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Skelton (01670 787 437)
Organised by: Church Yard Group, St. Michaels and All Angels, Felton
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Baskets For All
Where? Prudhoe
When? 21/5/08
What's it about? The community allotment volunteers will grow the flowers and plants from seed or plugs. During the project date they will show and assist visitors to the site how to plant up baskets or containers which can be taken home for a nominal fee to cover additional costs not covered by the grant.
Where's it happening? Allotment No. 8, Redwell Site, Redwell Court, Prudhoe
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joan Russell (01661 833101)
Organised by: Prudhoe Community Allotment
Email: susanrussell52@btinternet.com
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Operation Bowl of Radish
Where? Stakeford
When? 26 June 2008
What's it about? The Action Earth Project we intend to carry out in June is a creative and exciting one for our young volunteers. The idea is to create a crop of salad that can be grown from seed and then prepared to promote healthy living and the importance of environmental issues. The project involves planting a salad crop in the shape of a circle and caring for the salad plants until ready to eat. The project will be ongoing as the feeding and watering of the plants will be over months. The planning of the project has involved researching types of salad plants that can be grown at this time of year and how they need to be cared for. The project is designed in line with the facilities available to the group at Bomarsund Allotment. We would like support to buy the materials needed for the project. The needs of the patch have been well researched and will involve making protection from wildlife and the elements.
Where's it happening? Bomarsund Allotment plot 108, Stakeford
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kelly McKenna (01670 82 15 15)
Organised by: Choysez
Email: admin@choysez.org
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