Powys Projects

Raised Beds
Where? Presteigne
When? 16 July 2008
What's it about? The Volunteers will make raised vegetable beds using wood.
Where's it happening? Presteigne Primary School, Slough Road, Presteigne
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jonathan Gilpin (01544 267039)
Organised by: Presteigne Primary School
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Completed Projects

Gardd Pili-Pala - Butterfly Garden
Where?
When? 19 June 2008
What's it about? We want to encourage butterflies to our school grounds. The volunteers will dig a section of the ground and prepare the soil, plant butterfly attracting plants and help the children make butterfly mobiles and windmills to put in the Butterfly Garden.
Where's it happening? Taliesin, Machynlleth,
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhian Nelmes (01970 832458)
Organised by: Ysgol Gynradd Llangynfelyn
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Invasive Species Campaign
Where? Brecon
When? 15/06/2008
What's it about? Removal of approximately 2 miles of Himalayan Balsam
Where's it happening? USK River Bank, Brecon
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? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Barbara Jackson (01874623464)
Organised by: Honddu Dippers
Email: jackson@pebe12.freeserve.co.uk
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Going Green Day
Where? Chirk
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Children will be involved in litter picking around the large school grounds. (Dual use site with leisure centre). They will be involved in clearing litter that has accumulated around the hedgerows
Where's it happening? Lloyds Lane, , Chirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? In School Activity, In School Activity
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Theresa Thomas (01691 772331)
Organised by: Ceiriog Junior School
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Gardening Angel Continue
Where? Cwmbran
When? 20 March
What's it about? Erect mini greenhouse and put storage box together, sow seeds in pots ready for onward planting. Take cuttings from existing plants where possible for bringing into mini greenhouse.
Where's it happening? Flat 3 Kinnock Court, Caerwnt Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pam Bartrop (01633 877637)
Organised by: Melin Residents Panel
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Let it grow, Let it grow!!
Where? Llanwrtyd Wells,
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? We plan to update and develop the school garden; by planting, digging, sowing and teaching the pupils about the importance of growing plants, fruit and vegetables. The school gardening club, members of the school community and pupils will all be involved in this project. We hope that this experience will help the children to understand where their food comes from and its importance.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Dôlafon Primary School, Dolecoed Road,, Llanwrtyd Wells,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anna Richards (07800656179)
Organised by: Ysgol Dôlafon Primary School Garden
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What A Mess!!
Where? Llanymynech
When? 20/05/08
What's it about? Remove old/broken compost bins, put compost onto flower beds, install new compost bins.
Where's it happening? Carreghofa, Llanymynech
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Pritchard (01691 830396)
Organised by: Carreghofa Primary School
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Nelson Garden Project
Where? Monmouth
When? 09/05/2008
What's it about? Restoration of Historic Walled garden area, beginning with removal of brambles etc
Where's it happening? Nelson Garden, Monmouth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Penny Thomas (01600715507)
Organised by: Monmouth A Practical Gardening Group
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Grow a Garden
Where? Newtown
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Each class will have a patch of garden to grow different things. For example one class will grow sunflowers, one class wildflowers, one class vegetables etc so that we have a variety of things. We also want to put up bird boxes to encourage birds on our school site. The volunteers will help the children to dig and plant the seeds.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan, Tregynon, Newtown
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, 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: Carys Burgess (01686 650303)
Organised by: Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan
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Clear Water
Where? Upper Boat, Trefarest, Pontypridd
When? 16/5/08
What's it about? Remove rubbish from stream and banking adjacent to river Taff and the Melin Corrwg Business Park in Upper boat, Rhydifelin and place in skip which will then be taken off site. In collaboration with 'Keep Wales Tidy'.
Where's it happening? Suite 8, Unit 3, Melin Corrwg Business Park, Upper Boat, Trefarest, Pontypridd
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cherry Richmond (07786523758)
Organised by: Sure Start Family Support Services
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Communal Floral Display: Global Warming
Where? Usk
When? 12/5/08
What's it about? A large wooden planter will be planted in the town square by volunteers. The theme of this year's communal planting is global warming and climate change. The planter is the centrepiece and will be planted with annuals to a design by local children to reflect global warming. Selected plants will be drought tolerant and be supplied with water retentive gel.
Where's it happening? Twyre Square, Usk
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: John Evans (01291 671 277)
Organised by: Usk in Bloom
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Castle Caereinon School Gardening Project
Where? Welshpool
When? 1/5/08
What's it about? The school has built 3 raised beds and now wants to run a gardening club to teach the school children about growing vegetables e.g. potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, and fruit e.g. blackcurrants. Two volunteers (a total of ten) will help at the gardening club every week. However good quality tools are desperately needed.
Where's it happening? Castle Caereinion School, Castle Caereinion, Welshpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Castle Caereinion School
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Clywedog Clear Up
Where? Wrexham
When? 5/4/08
What's it about? Members of Erddig Environmental Youth Club will be undertaking a river clearance, removing litter from a stretch of the river Clywedog that runs through the Erddig estate. The young people, aged 14-17 will work alongside wardens and be assisted by the local police cadets. This project will increase their understanding of the environment and increase awareness of health and safety issues.
Where's it happening? Felin Puleston, Erdig Estate, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, Wellingtons
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Jones (01978 315179)
Organised by: The National Trust
Email: hayley.foster@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Bellevue Spring Clean
Where? Wrexham
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? A chance for volunteers to help and give Bellevue Park a spring clean. Tasks will include litter picking, painting and cleaning. Bellevue Park is a public park in the centre of Wrexham.
Where's it happening? Bellevue Park, Bradley Road, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Aram (01978 264150)
Organised by: Friends of Bellevue Park
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Fancy Fencing for Broody Birds
Where? Wrexham
When? 20 April 2008
What's it about? Cut/ coppice sycamore and hazel and move/drag to bird hide and feeding area. Drive in sycamore stakes and weave hazel fencing along path surrounding bird hide area.
Where's it happening? Bird Hide Area, Compartment 5,Nant Mill Visitors Centre and wildlife park, Rhosberse Road, Coedpath, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brena John (01978 752772)
Organised by: Wrexham County Borough Council
Email: brena.john@wrexham.gov.uk
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