South Glamorgan Projects

COMMONERS R US
Where? Barry
When? 5 July 2008
What's it about? Part 2 of our clean-up to raise awareness in the children and youths that congregate around the park benches.
Where's it happening? Dinas Powys Common, Barry
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ken Downey (01446411860)
Organised by: HOLTON ROAD VOLUNTEERS
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Rambling Kids
Where? Barry
When? 12 July 2008
What's it about? There is an entrance leading to Colcot Road that needs the hedge and bush cutting back.
Where's it happening? Colcot Road Junction, Barry
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ken Downey (01446411860)
Organised by: HOLTON ROAD VOLUNTEERS
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Pond Maintenance & Frog Hotels
Where? Bridgend
When? 12 July 2008
What's it about? Creating wildlife habitats around a newly created pond, which was dug last year, the tadpoles will need somewhere to live when they leave the pond, hop too it.
Where's it happening? Bryngarw County Park, Brynmenyn, Bridgend
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? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mike Lister (01656 725155)
Organised by: Bryngarw Country Park
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River Clean Up On The River Garw
Where? Bridgend
When? 26 July 2008
What's it about? removal of rubbish and litter along the river Garw (translates to rugged river) at Bryngarw Country Park.
Where's it happening? Bryngarw County Park, Brynmenyn, Bridgend
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? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mike Lister (01656 725155)
Organised by: Bryngarw Country Park
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Clean up Trowbridge!!!
Where? Trowbridge
When? 4 July 2008
What's it about? Groups of students will be cleaning up Trowbridge, collecting litter and discarded waste.
Where's it happening? Dolgoch Close, Trowbridge
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? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kerry Cameron (as above)
Organised by: Coleg Glan Hafren
Email: cameron_kerry@glan-hafren.ac.uk
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Completed Projects

Bird Box Bonanza
Where? Barry
When? 12/4/08
What's it about? The group will construct a large number of bird boxes from templates and then put them up in the Valeplus garden and surrounding area. We will work throughout the week in preparing the wood and finish the project on the Saturday.
Where's it happening? 118a High Street, Barry
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: Steve Thomas (01446 746691)
Organised by: Valeplus
Email: steve@valeplus.com
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
Where? Barry
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? Eco Schools are trying hard for the school to be a recognised Eco School. We agreed to tackle litter as a project. This would take place by the subway area. Members of the local community are also keen to see an improvement.
Where's it happening? Link Road, Barry
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: (01446 729250)
Organised by: St Richard Gwyn RC High School
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Hello to Summer at St Richard Gwyn!
Where? Barry
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? This is a much needed environmental project. It would help to wash away the bad memories of the awful flood we had at the school last year. I still have visions of plants in pots, floating on top of the water. Yes, July 2007. the last day of term was awful. Yes, we'd be delighted if we were chosen to receive this award. The ASDAN group, for which I am Co co-ordinator and all would be over the moon too. A great way to add to the new improvements. The front entrance to the school would look terrific!
Where's it happening? Argae Lane, Barry
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? n/a
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs B Lennon (01446 729250)
Organised by: St Richard Gwyn RC High School
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Dancing Trout
Where? Barry
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Renovate a public footpath for easier disabled access to a local pond.
Where's it happening? Barry Ponds, Barry
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (01445711216)
Organised by: Glamorgan Angling Association
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Pick About
Where? Birchgrove
When? 12 June 2008
What's it about? A litter pick up in our local park especially around the areas our older friends sit.
Where's it happening? Llynsedw Gardens, Birchgrove
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pam Knight (07974677421)
Organised by: Flying Eagles
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Bog Garden Project In The Forest Area Of Our School Grounds
Where? Bridgend
When? 12/5/08
What's it about? We would like to create a bog garden in our forest area at the rear of the school. We intend to line a natural dip in the ground with pond liner (spiked with holes to let standing water drain slightly) and plant bog-loving plants within it. The volunteers will clear the area, line the base with pond liner and plant the bog garden.
Where's it happening? Tondu Primary School, Meadow St, Aberkenfig, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. A. Evans (01656 722 447)
Organised by: Tondu Primary School
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Green Grows The Allotment Oh!
Where? Bridgend
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? 2 volunteers will encourage a small group of young people to prepare the soil (organic growing) and plant various vegetables, herbs and flowers for later tasting! Aim: To identify benefits of growing your own.
Where's it happening? Brackla Allotment Site, Brackla Estate, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angela James (01656 647 891)
Organised by: The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Email: thebridgemps.org.uk
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Himalayan Balsam Bashing
Where? Bridgend
When? 28 June 2008
What's it about? Pulling and bashing alien invasive plant species to allow native species to grow.
Where's it happening? Bryngarw County Park, Brynmenyn, Bridgend
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? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mike Lister (01656 725155)
Organised by: Bryngarw Country Park
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Wales Working Ride - Pont-y-Clun
Where? Butetown
When? 12 June 2008
What's it about? We will need to put up signs on a new route to encourage people to use the new stretch of path from Pont-y-Clun to Bridgend. We will check exisiting signage, cut back vegetation, collect litter and maintain the overall safety of the cycle path. This will also be a great opportunity to show the Volunteer Rangers in the local area a new stretch of the NCN.
Where's it happening? National Cycle route from Pontyclun to Bridgend., Butetown
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, 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? unlimited
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roanna Larsen (02920 662 316)
Organised by: Sustrans Cymru
Email: sustranscymru@sustrans.org.uk
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Paper Trail
Where? Cardiff
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Around the perimeter of the college litter collects and builds up looking unsightly. Volunteers will do a litter pick.
Where's it happening? coleg glan hafren, st mellons, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: anthony simms (as above)
Organised by: Splott Youth
Email: anthony_simms1@hotmail.com
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Clean Up Your Act
Where? Cardiff
When? 10 April 2008
What's it about? Clear out old greenhouse area & overgrown flowerbeds ready for planting and to make safe for small children to use as a planting area.
Where's it happening? Greenhouse, Ysgul Bro Eirwg, Ridgeway Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gwenno Stephens (20520755)
Organised by: Dail Drygonius
Email: gwennostephens@yahoo.co.uk
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Posh Nosh - & Even Posher Still
Where? Cardiff
When? 11 April 2008
What's it about? following the success of Posh Nosh 2007 - we asked our volunteers to plant asparagus crowns - we intend to get volunteers to plant up a second set of asparagus crown and a hazel sapling infected with truffles; when growing the asparagus fronds attract beneficial insects, asparagus is a gourmet food so hopefully once its gown we'll be able to sell it on to the social economy cafe network in Cardiff -thus providing Inroads with an income and reducing food miles ; the hazel will provide sticks for climbing plants and attract useful insects and provide us with bulk quantity truffles - a high price food which can sell to provide income for Inroads; truffles are generally imported from France or Italy so any UK production of truffles will reduce air miles, participants will have the chance to learn about bio friendly slug busting - garlic slime and metal rings
Where's it happening? Pontcanna A alotments, Western Avenue, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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, dogs welcome but must be on a lead and supervised at all times, dogs welcome but must be on a lead and supervised at all times
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Chubb (029 20 407 40 7)
Organised by: Inroads
Email: kevin_chubb58@hotmail.com
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Colts a-go-go
Where? Cardiff
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? Running alongside the railway embankment and park railings litter and cans collect causing damage to the wildlife and environment we are going to organise a litter pick up with the help of volunteers.
Where's it happening? Splott park, splott, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: john rosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
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Dung Shovellers!
Where? Cardiff
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? Tremorfa park has a problem with stray horses and causing problems for children and adults using the park by using it as a toilet. We intend to remove as much as possible to make it a better place to use.
Where's it happening? Tremorfa Park, Tremorfa, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: john rosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
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The Special Sun Kids
Where? Cardiff
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? We are replanting the flower beds, weeding and pruning a small wild garden.
Where's it happening? marlborough road primary school, bleinham road, roath,, Cardiff
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, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
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Hard Rock Pickers
Where? Cardiff
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Quarry park is open to the weather and litter collects around the hedges causing an eye sore. Volunteers will carry out an organised litter-pick.
Where's it happening? Quarry Park, Rumney, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Litter Were Not
Where? Cardiff
When? 22 April 2008
What's it about? Mooreland park is a green space in the middle of an inner city area and we are starting our spring clean campaign by a litter pick up.
Where's it happening? moorland park, singleton rd, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: lorraine gilmore (as above)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
Email: southsplottresidents@hotmail.co.uk
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Community Clean Up!
Where? Cardiff
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? A community clean up event consisting of litter picking, clearing paths, cutting back vegetation and clearing drains. This will take place on the Sustrans owned stretch of the National Cycle Network from Bedwas through Trethomas to Machen, Caerphilly Borough.
Where's it happening? Route NCN 4 Bedwas to Machen, Caerphilly Borough, Cardiff
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? unlimited
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roanna Larsen (02920 662 316)
Organised by: Sustrans Cymru
Email: Roanna.Larsen@sustrans.org.uk
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Eyesore No More
Where? Cardiff
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? Outside our community centre is a patch of land that is abandoned, ignored and neglected - overgrown and litter strewn. So many people will benefit from this 'face lift', neighbours who overlook the area, people who use the centre and all the many passers-by (it is next to a busy thoroughfare and road). Volunteers will clear the site of weeds and debris, dig it over, incorporate compost and soil conditioner, plant seeds and bulbs and perennials.
Where's it happening? Whitchurch, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Jameson (02920913079)
Organised by: Whitchurch Community Play Group
Email: ruth.jameson1@ntlworld.com
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Litter Dancers
Where? Cardiff
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? We are collecting litter and plastic bottles from along-side a stream and around a wild meadow area.
Where's it happening? Heath stream, Heath, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
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Green Power
Where? Cardiff
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? Clear away overgrown dead vegetation around edge of Trowbridge pond.
Where's it happening? trowbridge pond, trowbridge, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: anthony simms (as above)
Organised by: Splott Youth
Email: anthony_simms1@hotmail.com
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Hard Rock House
Where? Cardiff
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? We will be making bird boxes to site in woodlands for volunteers to monitor nesting patterns.
Where's it happening? Quarry woodlands, Rumney, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Darling Buds of May
Where? Cardiff
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Plant bulbs, flowers, fruit trees and herbs to improve outside area of reception classes.
Where's it happening? Outside Reception Classes, Ysgol Bro Eirwg, Ridgeway Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gwenno Stephens (20520755)
Organised by: Dail Drygonius
Email: gwennostephens@yahoo.co.uk
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Long & Winding Road
Where? cardiff
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? Clear away litter and other items that have been dumped by the general public.
Where's it happening? csv house, williams way, cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: suzanne lockwood (02920415717)
Organised by: csv education
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Volunteers Take Root
Where? Cardiff
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? We have a neglected garden which volunteers and visitors use we intend to dig and replant the raised beds, and tidy the surrounding area.
Where's it happening? CSV Training Wales, CSV House, Williams Way,, Cardiff
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (02920415757)
Organised by: CSV Training
Email: dcoultis@csvtw.co.uk
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No Man's Land
Where? Cardiff
When? 6 May 2008
What's it about? Port manor road has a huge litter problem as it is part of an industrial estate and fast food vans we are clearing a section of land that runs between houses and school of litter.
Where's it happening? portmanor road, splott, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: lorraine gilmore (as above)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
Email: southsplottresidents@hotmail.co.uk
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Bread & Pickles.
Where? Cardiff
When? 12 May 2008
What's it about? We have a small area of land that is being cultivated into flower beds. The volunteers will be cutting back overgrown hedges and weeds.
Where's it happening? Vision 21, Fairwater Gardens, Bwlch Road,, Cardiff
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Whitchurch Woodland Scheme
Where? Cardiff
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? To continue our work in planting saplings around the boundary to act as a carbon sink and improve local habitat.
Where's it happening? Whitchurch High School, Glan Y Nant Terrace, Cardiff
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? 13
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (02920629700)
Organised by: Whitchurch High School
Email: majors@whitchurch.cardiff.sch.uk
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Can Walking
Where? Cardiff
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? there is a messy part of tremorfa close to shops that continually looks an eyesore due to local teenagers throwing there litter down. We are going to give it a tidy up and remove the litter
Where's it happening? Meredith rd, tremorfa, Splott, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 16
Press/Volunteer Contact: jrosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
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Rock the Weeds Away
Where? Cardiff
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? Clearing any overgrown weeds and nettles from a public pathway.
Where's it happening? new road, Rumney, Cardiff
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Box City
Where? Cardiff
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? As part of our wildlife exploration in the community we are building bird boxes with members of the community to place in local trees.
Where's it happening? marlborough community centre, Marlborough rd, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
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Staining The Decking
Where? Cardiff
When? 24 May 2008
What's it about? The project wil take place on the island of Flat Holm, a nature reserve in the Bristol Channel. A pond was dug in 1991 to create a new environment. Over the years the pond edges have eroded so we have added decking. We wish to stain the decking and cut back some of the vegetation that has overgrown there.
Where's it happening? Flat Holm, c/o The Flat Holm Project, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, WE PAY FOR THE BOAT TRIP TO THE ISLAND
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, NEED TO BE FAIRLY MOBILE, NEED TO BE FAIRLY MOBILE
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bridget Box - CHAIR@FLATHOLM.CO.UK (01446 406604)
Organised by: Flat Holm Society
Email: CHAIR@FLATHOLM.CO.UK
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Paper Wrap Dancers
Where? Cardiff
When? 26 May 2008
What's it about? To encourage children and adults to not throw their litter on the pavement but to take it home and bin it. We will do this by setting an example with an organised litter-pick.
Where's it happening? 127 Broadway, Roath, Cardiff
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Linda Jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Sunday Warriors
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Dancing Frogs
Where? Cardiff
When? 30 May 2008
What's it about? We are tidying the edge of a pond and clearing away any bits of litter, thus making it more habitable for local wildlife such as frogs.
Where's it happening? Trowbridge pond, Trowbridge, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Linda Jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Sunday Warriors
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Birds a-Flocking
Where? Cardiff
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? We are making bird boxes ready for the children to put in their gardens.
Where's it happening? Elm street park, Roath, Cardiff
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Linda Jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Sunday Warriors
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Pond Life
Where? Cardiff
When? 12 June 2008
What's it about? Clean up and tidy overgrown pond and surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Pond Area, Ysgul Bro Eirwg,, Ridgeway Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gwenno Stephens (20520755)
Organised by: Dail Drygonius
Email: gwennostephens@yahoo.co.uk
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Recycling Collection Day at Coleg Glan Hafren
Where? Cardiff
When? 19 June 2008
What's it about? The Art department is short on art materials and already collections have been made for plastic bags and newspapers. I hope to extend this practice by setting up a recycling system across all college campuses encouraging staff and students to recycle and bring in items from home. The recycling day will involve student volunteers producing publicity posters, emailing staff and setting up recycling boxes around the college.
Where's it happening? Parade campus, 24-27 The parade, Cardiff
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lisa Tasker (07812747420)
Organised by: Coleg Glan Hafren
Email: tasker_l@glan-hafren.ac.uk
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Recycle the Rubbish From Our Park!
Where? Cardiff
When? 20 June 2008
What's it about? Students will do a litter pick in the local park and then dress mannequins with the rubbish making beautiful garments. Garments will also be modelled at the annual college fashion show.
Where's it happening? Mullins Avenue,, Trowbridge,, Cardiff
What to wear/bring:
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: Lisa Tasker (07812747420)
Organised by: Coleg Glan Hafren
Email: tasker_l@glan-hafren.ac.uk
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Disco Frogs
Where? Fairwater
When? 20 May 2008
What's it about? We are resurfacing an area around a pond and replacing mesh wire to make the flooring less slippery.
Where's it happening? Fairwater Pond, Fairwater
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Marathon Busters.
Where? Fairwater
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? As an ongoing project we will be clearing litter from a public lane.
Where's it happening? Waun Gron Road, Fairwater
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Sand Crawlers
Where? Port Eynon
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? This is a litter pick up to remove rubbish from a local habitat.
Where's it happening? Swansea Sand Dunes, Port Eynon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: avril james (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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Miami Boys
Where? Rhwibina
When? 25 June 2008
What's it about? Clear away overgrown hedges that causes problems for people using the gully to local church.
Where's it happening? Waun Y Groes Lane, Rhwibina
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: Pam Knight (07974677421)
Organised by: Flying Eagles
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Black Mountains Walk
Where? South Wales
When? 02/05/2008
What's it about? Litter picking in the Black Mountains.
Where's it happening? Offa's Dyke and the North Horse Shoe, South Wales, South Wales
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Indge (01208815446)
Organised by: Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Unit
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Bush Wackers
Where? Splott
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? The children, with the help of volunteers, are reducing a boundary hedge that is blocking the sun to close growing wild flowers.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Glan Morfa, Hinton Street, Splott
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Thomas (02920483663)
Organised by: Ysgol Glan Morfa
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The Iron Grippers
Where? Splott
When? 27 May 2008
What's it about? We will be concentrating on a local play area to clear away litter and broken glass.
Where's it happening? Library Gardens, Singleton Road, Splott
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Thomas (02920483663)
Organised by: Ysgol Glan Morfa
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Homeless in Splott
Where? splott
When? 1 June 2008
What's it about? With our under 11's Eco club we are making bird boxes to be placed in local trees.
Where's it happening? salvation army, walker road, splott
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 7
Press/Volunteer Contact: lorraine gilmore (as above)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
Email: southsplottresidents@hotmail.co.uk
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Birds Of A Feather
Where? Splott
When? 10 June 2008
What's it about? To construct bird boxes to hang in a local wooded area.
Where's it happening? Moorland woods, Port Manmorr Road, Splott
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Thomas (02920483663)
Organised by: Ysgol Glan Morfa
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3x Wheely Gorgeous Gardens
Where? Whitchurch
When? 1 May
What's it about? Dig out the old shrubs and weeds from the old tractor tyres, refill with top soil and plant up with range of new herbs, perennial flowers and bulbs. Construct wigwams of hazel ready for beans and sweet peas or maybe honey suckle
Where's it happening? Eglwys Wen Primary School, Whitchurch
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Jameson (02920913079)
Organised by: Friends of Eglwys Wen PTA
Email: ruth.jameson1@ntlworld.com
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Rodeo Kids
Where? Whitchurch
When? 19 June 2008
What's it about? As part of our Eco-code we are helping local community members to clear away alcohol cans and glass that are left by anti social youths.
Where's it happening? Cae Delyn Park, Whitchurch
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? 54
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pam Knight (07974677421)
Organised by: Flying Eagles
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