Staffordshire Projects

Planting For Pleasure
Where? Burton on Trent
When? 20th july 2008
What's it about? Implement to establish gardens used by charity group.
Where's it happening? Ground Floor, 79 Derby Street, Burton on Trent
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch, 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: Janet Stone (01283 - 530738)
Organised by: A Plus Self Help Group
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Blooming Lovely in Cotes Heath & Standon
Where? Stafford
When? 13 July 2008
What's it about? Planting and maintaining floral displays throughout the 2 villages in various locations, some planters will be conventional, hanging on railings and outside buildings, others will be more unusual and striking. Reusing old containers and materials will be a major factor and will help to keep costs down.
Where's it happening? Various sites in Cotes Heath and Standon, Stafford
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joanne Jones (01782 791428)
Organised by: Cotes & Standon Tenants & Residents Group
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Des-Res For Birds
Where? Tamworth
When? 19/7/08
What's it about? Build bird boxes for use in each of the local nature reserves. Put up bird boxes in the reserves. Meet volunteers and encourage them to take part in building and putting up the boxes, and caring for local wildlife.
Where's it happening? 67 Dosthill Road, Two Gates, Tamworth
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? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Jones (01827 703 779)
Organised by: Tamworth and District Wildlife Group
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Completed Projects

40th Birthday Revamp to Garden Play Area
Where? Codsall, Nr Wolverhampton
When? 25/5/08 ongoing
What's it about? To strip and paint wall with base colour to paint a mural on wall. To paint a mural on wall. To dig out stumps of trees and to make area for planting. To paint outdoor playground.
Where's it happening? Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill, Codsall, Nr Wolverhampton
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Codsall Methodist Pre-school Nursery
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Memories Are Made Of This
Where? Featherstone
When? 4 June 2008
What's it about? We are getting together with the local primary school and we are going to be collectively digging, planting, arranging pots, hanging baskets and painting memoery stones etc. for the 2 projects.
Where's it happening? Whitgreave Court Sheltered Housing Scheme, South View Close, Featherstone
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, children accompanied by their teachers, children accompanied by their teachers
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Jenkins (01902 306801)
Organised by: Whitgreave Court Residents
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The Organic Communtiy Garden
Where? Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
When? 7 April 2008
What's it about? We plan to create an organic fruit and vegetables garden in the school's grounds, both the school and members of the public will be helping to plant and tend to the garden. We hope that this experience will help the children to understand where their food comes from. Volunteers will help to plan the garden, give advice, help to dig and plant and sow seeds.
Where's it happening? Maryhill primary school, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Calire Barlow (07739183858)
Organised by: Maryhill Primary School
Email: clairegray0@sky.com
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Parish Litter Pick
Where? Rugeley
When? 1 March 2008
What's it about? Litter pick from lanes and hedgerow's in the parish of Blithfield and Admaston.
Where's it happening? Admaston Village Hall School Lane, Admaston, Rugeley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Paul Riley (01889 500522)
Organised by: Admaston Village Hall
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Cross For Beijing Olympics 2008
Where? Stafford
When? 5/6/08
What's it about? Members of our youth group will plant flowers at All Saints First School, Standon. A section of garden is laid out in the shape of a cross. We plant to use the five colours of the Olympic rings; blue, yellow, black, green and red. One circle of each coloured flower in each box to form the cross. When finished a short opening ceremony to celebrate the Olympic torch arriving in Beijing with the headteacher and local councillor.
Where's it happening? All Saints First School, Standon, Stafford
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Barlow (01785 814084)
Organised by: Cotes And Standon Youth Club
Email: chrisandjo@barlow.fsworld.co.uk
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Green Peas
Where? Stoke on Trent
When? 17 March 3008
What's it about? Last year we enclosed an area of school grounds to be a nature area. We now want to develop part of this area into a nursery for trees and plants and also start a vegetable garden for the children and parents to experience the excitement of growing and harvesting their own crops. Three staff are prepared to run an after school club for our pupils which the children have decided to call Green Peas. We are starting with 15 pupils and parents can come along and help.
Where's it happening? Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Stoke on Trent
What to wear/bring: 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: Diane Herbert (01782 235577)
Organised by: Burnwood Community School
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Five Little Speckled Frogs
Where? Stoke on Trent
When? 18/6/08
What's it about? just like the words in the song we would like to encourage frogs and other water creatures to come and eat bugs and sit on logs by our wet area. We need the volunteers to clear away the algae on the top of the water. We need to buy bulrushes and marginal plants. These will be a visula barrier to help with water safety. We would like the volunteers to plant them.
Where's it happening? Pond Area, Burnwood Community School, Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Stoke on Trent
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 under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Herbert (01782 235577)
Organised by: Burnwood Community School
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Pond Clearing and Planting
Where? Stoke-on-Trent
When? 13 April
What's it about? Remove any rubbish, unlock overflow pipes. Plant around new fishing pegs with water lilies, etc.
Where's it happening? 502 Leek New Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: ()
Organised by: Friends of Holden Lane Pools
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Save Mr Bumble
Where? Stoke-on-Trent
When? 03/05/2008
What's it about? Preparing ground for planting of trees.
Where's it happening? Abbey Lane Allotments, Abbey Lane, Abbey Green, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Evening Sentinel (01782602525)
Organised by: Abbey Lane Allotments Association
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Tree Planting Day
Where? Stone
When? 16 March 2008
What's it about? The project is to create a hedge on the edge of our hay meadow alongside our woodland footpath to replace the unsightly barbed wire fence or at least hide it and create valuable habitat using a wide variety of hedging plants.
Where's it happening? Hay Meadow, The Plot House, 122 Old Road, Stone
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Adrian Page (01785817892)
Organised by: Stone Common Plot
Email: joy@apage30.fsnet.co.uk
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Woodland Path Restoration
Where? Stone
When? 6 April 2008
What's it about? The project is to finish the restoration of the woodland footpath, put in steps where necessary and one or two more benches.
Where's it happening? Woodland, The Plot House, 122 Old Road, Stone
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Adrian Page (01785817892)
Organised by: Stone Common Plot
Email: joy@apage30.fsnet.co.uk
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Protect Our Fritillaries
Where? Tamworth
When? 15/5/08
What's it about? Tamworth's Broad Meadow has one of a few sites in the whole country where native shakes head fritillaries still grow. The volunteers will make and put up wire netting cages around the plants to prevent birds/rabbits nibbling off the buds. Canes will be used to identify cage sites.
Where's it happening? Broad Meadow, off Lichfield Road, Tamworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Jones (01827 703 779)
Organised by: Tamworth and District Wildlife Group
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Take care of your site!
Where? Tamworth
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Nature Trail maintenance including litter pick and gate and fence repairs and painting.
Where's it happening? Hodge Lane LNR, Tamworth
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: Diane Wells (01827 703820)
Organised by: Hodge Lane Conservation Group
Email: dianekeenewells@hotmail.com
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Wild About Tamworth
Where? Tamworth
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? This is a joint event with T.B.C. and S.W.T. Our group will be running a stall and will be organising a litter-pick competition amongst other activities whereby the children who pick the most litter will be awarded with small prizes. These activities will all be run by volunteers. Adults will assist children with the litter pick.
Where's it happening? Tamworth Castle Grounds, Tamworth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Jones (01827 703 779)
Organised by: Tamworth and District Wildlife Group
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