South Yorkshire Projects

Garden Restoration
Where? Cawthorne, Barnsley
When? 31st May 2008
What's it about? We will tidy an area near the museum and lay turf, renovate an area of the walled gardens and plant dahlias and chrysanthemums, renovate two old rose beds in the formal garden and replant with annuals and general garden tidying work.
Where's it happening? Cannon Hall Museum, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: 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? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Emerson (0170 989 5888)
Organised by: Friends of Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens
Email: friendsofcannonhall@yahoo.co.uk
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The Secret Garden
Where? Sheffield
When? 5/7/08
What's it about? We are continuing our restoration of this Victorian grade II listed garden. The final phase of tree work was completed in January 2008 and we wish to complete the under-planting, which our volunteers shall undertake. We will plant Hypericum, Primula and Vinca.
Where's it happening? off Eccleshall Road South (A625),nr Whirlow Brook Park, Whirlow, Sheffield
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Young (0114 236 2288)
Organised by: Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens
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Litter-pick & Stream Clearance
Where? Sheffield
When? 6/7/08
What's it about? To clean and improve the space around Charlton Brook.
Where's it happening? Charlton Brook, High Green, Sheffield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary Wingfield (01142 453678)
Organised by: Friends of Charlton Brook
Email: friendsofcharltonbrook@hotmail.co.uk
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Don't Leave it Here
Where? Sheffield
When? 14 July 2008
What's it about? Litter-pick and clear area, and recycling.
Where's it happening? Wood Lane House Farm, Wood Lane, Sheffield
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: B. Bartholomew (0114 233 5728)
Organised by: Action For Stannington
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Completed Projects

Little Green Fingers
Where? Barnsley
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? We, as a pre-school, are starting our first year of growing vegetables and fruit. We have already started by growing from seeds in our indoor area. On this date we would like to involve children and parents alike in planting our seedlings outdoors. For this we will need various pots and grow bags, as well as a water-butt (for watering).
Where's it happening? Barugh Green Village Hall, Barugh Green Road, Barugh Green,, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ben Harper (01226 390 810)
Organised by: Barugh Green Pre-school
Email: barughgreenpreschool@yahoo.com
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Desirable Dormitories for Dozing Dormice
Where? , Sainsbury
When? Sunday 11th May 2008
What's it about? During routine maintenance of bird boxes located on Harnham Slope, a wooden area of the edge of Selbury city, a dormouse way discovered illegally in a bird box! Harnham Slope has already been recorded at the Biological Records Centre and the project now is to purchase and erect boxes specifically suited to dormice, in an attempt to aid the recovery of the endangered species.
Where's it happening? 14 Bishop Drive, Harnham, , Sainsbury
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine (01722337752)
Organised by: Friends of Harnham Slope
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Clean and Green Youths
Where? Barnsley
When? April 27th 2008
What's it about? Litter Picking in the local area, and street clearance. Also raising awareness of environmental projects in the area. Volunteers will take part in the litter picking and street clearance.
Where's it happening? Top Bridge Street & Deame Street Darton, Barnsley
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joszef Untise (01226 386364)
Organised by: Kids Earth Group
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Greener Schools and Communities
Where? Barnsley
When? 28th Apirl 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will be clearing the school grounds of rubbish. Through out the week they will also be working with a school Environment group and Community group to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Where's it happening? Darton High School, Churchfield Lane, Barnsley
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joszef. Untisz ()
Organised by: Student Council
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Hanging Around Planted Firmly In The Ground
Where? Barnsley
When? 13/5/08
What's it about? The Gardening Club based at the local school will plant up hanging baskets and raised beds.
Where's it happening? Bank End Primary School, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Wendy Slater (01226 774432 or 07786 525772)
Organised by: Bank End Neighbourhood Management Project
Email: wendyslater@barnsley.gov.uk
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Growing Up
Where? Barnsley
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? The Junior Impact Team from the local primary school will plant up hanging baskets and beds at the nearby sheltered housing complex.
Where's it happening? Maltas Court, Worsborough Dale, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Wendy Slater (01226 774432 or 07786 525772)
Organised by: Bank End Neighbourhood Management Project
Email: wendyslater@barnsley.gov.uk
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Bird Spa
Where? Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley
When? 01/05/2008
What's it about? Clearing of garden area and erecting of bird bath and feeder.
Where's it happening? Brampton Corton Little Learners, Chapel Avenue, Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Allison (01226340044)
Organised by: Brampton Corton Wood Infant School
Email: bcisallison@rgfl.org
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Stuff the Birds
Where? Brampton Bigerlow
When? 17/04/2008
What's it about? Erecting and filling of bird feeders. Also, a water supply will be established.
Where's it happening? Brampton Cortonwood Infant School, Chapel Avenue, Brampton Bigerlow
What to wear/bring:
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Allison (01226340044)
Organised by: Friends of Cortonwood Infants
Email: bcisallison@rgfl.org
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Kings Mede Meadow Project
Where? Doncaster
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? As part of a bigger project to develop some waste land near to Moorends Marshland Primary School. The children have been asked to help DMBC staff in developing this site as a community wildlife area for everyone in the community to access. Parent, grandparents and local residents have also been asked to volunteer with the children in developing the site. The children themelves have come up with different ideas for developing a wildlife area, including creating a large meadow area to attract various mini beasts. They also wish to create a sense of height into the garden by creating a small hill - that will need grass seed.
Where's it happening? Land Rear of Kings Mede, Moorends, Doncaster
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Parker (01302 862983)
Organised by: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Email: amanda.parker@doncaster.gov.uk
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Dig For Woodfield
Where? Doncaster
When? 21st June 2008
What's it about? We will be doing a gardening project that will involve the whole school. We will be painting benches, shed and fences, clearing overgrown areas, making raised beds and compost heap, planting up containers.
Where's it happening? Gurney Road, Balby, Doncaster
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch, 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? 30
Press/Volunteer Contact: Woodfield Primary School (0130 285 3289)
Organised by: Woodfield Primary School
Email: janet.white@woodfield.doncaster.sch.uk
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Flowers Around Flamborough
Where? Flamborough
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? To clear, replant and feed 6 large flower boxes at various locations around Flamborough. Assemble at 1 Woodcock Road to start at 2pm.
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Plants, plant food.
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851 417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: fceag@flamboroughuk.net
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More Fabulous Flowers
Where? Flamborough
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? To weed, feed and replant the flower squares (approx 20) and village sign troughs at either end of the village. Assemble at 1 Woodcock Road to start at 2pm.
Where's it happening? Church Corner and each end of Flamborough, Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Plants, Plant food.
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: fceag@flamboroughuk.net
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Oil Sculptures
Where? Flamborough
When? 28/6/08
What's it about? Our project aims to improve various parts of headland/coast. We intend to do a litter pick and re-oil wooden sculptures situated around town, which were created by members of the community.
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: fceag@flamboroughuk.net
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Building Butterfly Boxes
Where? Goole
When? 17/5/08
What's it about? We aim to assemble and paint butterfly boxes which will be erected at our local park, in the sensory garden.
Where's it happening? 62 Aire Street, Goole
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
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: 07803601776 ()
Organised by: Goole Locality Youth Council
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WoodWork Group - LDD
Where? Heeley
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? Adults with learning difficulties will make bird boxes for sale in the Garden centre.
Where's it happening? Ann's Road North, Heeley
What to wear/bring:
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Brookes (0114 250 5105)
Organised by: Heeley City Farm
Email: jill.brookes@heeleyfarm.org.uk
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Green Space Outside Café
Where? Heeley
When? 2/6/08 - 13/6/08
What's it about? To clear the area outside at the side of our vegetarian community café, erect a fence, plant plants and lay lawn to enable visitors with young children to have picnics outside in the summer.
Where's it happening? Alexander Road, Heeley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Brookes (0114 2505105)
Organised by: Heeley City Farm
Email: jill.brookes@heeleyfarm.org.uk
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Land of Learning Welly Brigade
Where? Mexborough
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? To totally revamp a derelict allotment plot to include a classroom, the five senses incorporated in beds, a mini-beast area, hedgehog homes, butterfly garden, exotic plant growing, vegetable plots. All this will be made available to local schools for use within the curriculum.
Where's it happening? Adwick Road Allotment site, Mexborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, SENSE OF HUMOUR & FUN LOOKING WELLIES
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, LAUGHTER
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED
How many NEW volunteers required? ?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Thompson (07984684280)
Organised by: Mexborough Allotment Society
Email: julie-d1@hotmail.co.uk
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Spring Clean
Where? Rotherham
When? 26/05/2008
What's it about? Litter pick and cleaning of footpath from rubbish and fly-tipping.
Where's it happening? c/o Cottage Farm, Dawson Lane, Rotherham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, 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: Susan Allison (01709877382)
Organised by: Friends of Dawson Lane
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Skip the Rubbish
Where? Rotherham
When? 27/05/2008
What's it about? Loading of (previously collected) rubbish into a skip. Where possible items will be recycled
Where's it happening? c/o Cottage Farm, Dawson Lane, Rotherham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Friends of Dawson Lane
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Action Thurnscoe
Where? Rotherham
When? 17/06/08
What's it about? Litter pick and general clean up around neglected building front of building to be planted with bulbs.
Where's it happening? Central Hall Methodist Church, Thurnscoe, Rotherham
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stephen Ellis (01709891384)
Organised by: Thurnscoe Action Group
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What's It All About
Where? Sheffield
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? Tend to flowerbeds and garden area around re-cycling area. Tidy around recycling area and litter-pick. Plant bulbs and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Stannington park, Sheffield
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: B. Bartholomew (0114 233 5728)
Organised by: Action For Stannington
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Anything You Can Do
Where? Sheffield
When? 9 June 2008
What's it about? Litter pick and tend to garden patch by shop, re-plant flower beds and tubs. General tidy-up.
Where's it happening? Pond Road (Village green shopping area), Stannington, Sheffield
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: B. Bartholomew (0114 233 5728)
Organised by: Action For Stannington
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Heeley City Farm's Young People & LDD Group
Where? Sheffield
When? 23/6/08 - 27/6/08
What's it about? To clean the wildlife area - litter picking, clearing the area, re-weave brush and shrubs into hedges to make a wildlife habitat.
Where's it happening? Richards Road, Heeley, Sheffield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Brookes (0114 250 5105)
Organised by: Heeley City Farm
Email: jill.brookes@heeleyfarm.org.uk
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