Strathclyde Projects

What Shares Our Guide Hall Garden?
Where? Dunoon
When? 19/7/08
What's it about? First we will perform a litter-pick. Put no dog fouling posters. Make ourselves aware of wildlife already existing in the garden and produce evidence of this. Identify flora and fauna already there. Planting of plants, bushes, trees that will encourage bees, butterflies, bugs and enhance the biodiversity within the garden. Creating and putting up bird feeder boxes and bat boxes and record results. We will also be sharing this project at an environmental event.
Where's it happening? Guide Hall Garden, Victoria Road, Dunoon
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. S Munro (01369 820199)
Organised by: 2nd Dunoon Guides
Email: aromasuzy@googlemail.com
REF S173

Community Labryinth
Where? Dunure
When? 15th July 2008
What's it about? We plan to create a labryinth trail on a patch of land which is currently overgrown and unused. Volunteers will help to build steps down to the area to make it accessible. Then they will be laying out and building the labryinth path from natural stone. They will also be planting flowers such as primroses and bluebells around the area.
Where's it happening? Harbour Park, Dunure
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Action Earth (0121 328 7455)
Organised by: Dunure Conservation Group
REF S141

Broken Glass.
Where? Glasgow
When? 19 July 2008
What's it about? We want to remove all the broken glass, graffiti and litter on our grounds. Please send all correspondence to: A Moffat, 52 Bradda Ave, G73 5DE
Where's it happening? Scout Hall, 19 Crawfurd Rd, Rutherglen,, Glasgow
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andy Moffat (0141 634 4025)
Organised by: 113th Glasgow (Burnside) Scouts
Email: moffatandy@hotmail.com
REF S126

Allotments for Birds
Where? Glasgow
When? 19th July 2008
What's it about? We will encorage bird life on these allotments and give them safe places to nest. We will be building and finding sites for bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Mansewood Allotments off Burnfield Road, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr G. Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: Mansewood Allotments
Email: greerhart42@hotmail.co.uk
REF S148

'Pondtastic' Project
Where? Maybole
When? 14/7/08
What's it about? Create a garden pond and water feature for community garden. Volunteers will dig out site and create a small pond with pond liner. Volunteers will help to stock the pond with suitable plants and also help to build a water feature which will help to create a relaxing and calming area for staff and volunteers.
Where's it happening? 6/8 School Vennel, Maybole
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mel balfour (01655 884032)
Organised by: Maybole One Stop Shop
Email: mel.balfour@may-tag.com
REF S151

Learn Allot-ment Do A lot
Where? Motherwell
When? 30 July 2008
What's it about? Volunteer will take the children on a trip to the local allotments and show how the community allocates space for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables, we will also taste some organic fruits and veg and discuss the benifits of growing your own food.
Where's it happening? Allotments, Motherwell
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Donna Kilday (01698 253018)
Organised by: Lanarkshire Childcare Services - Motherwell
Email: donzarellie-@hotmail.co.uk
REF S186

Budding Buddies
Where? Paisley
When? 25/7/08
What's it about? The project is to develop the outdoor area for young children. The children and volunteers will plant a range of flowers in pots and hanging baskets making the outdoor area a more attractive environment to explore. Wall climbers would also enhance the area.
Where's it happening? 159, George Street, Paisley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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: Pauline Irvine (0141 889 3708)
Organised by: Hugh Smiley Nursery
REF S163

Dig a Twig patch
Where? scotland, PA160YJ
When? 12 July 2008
What's it about? We shall have volunteers from the age of 5-55yrs all planting the small patch outside our community centre,They will have to get safety clothes and get people to lend equipment to use for the digging of the dirt and grass.Once this has been all achieved.We will get planters and bedding plants and compost from local shops and people,all voluteers will work together so that we can have a lovely dig a twig patch.This will be a project that our families in our community can work on together.
Where's it happening? 78 Branchton rd, Greenock, scotland, PA160YJ
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: BRANCHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE (01475638481)
Organised by: Branchton Community Centre
REF S190

Invasive Species Group
Where? Strachur
When? 31/7/2008
What's it about? Japanese Knotweed CJK is an invasive plant which can grow to a height of 10 ft and is spreading rapidly through Argyll, particularly along the roadside and in coastal areas. It can be spread easily by small fragments of the stems which may be caught by passing traffic. The volunteers will spray the Knotweed infestations with Roundup using a donated knapsack sprayer. The spraying is a follow-on from some successful individual experiments which were carried out in 2007 in our area. The volunteers will be equipped with Personal Protective Equipment. They will also map the creations of the Knotweed and record the details of the spraying campaign so that the knowledge gained can be carried forward to 2009.
Where's it happening? Parish of Strachur and Strathlachlan, Strachur
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Protective clothing and safety materials, Protective clothing and safety materials
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: I. MacGregor (N/A)
Organised by: Strachur and District Community Council - Invasive Species Group
REF S182

Completed Projects

From Eyesore to Paradise
Where?
When? 19th June 2008
What's it about? The project will renovate a derelict and unused carpark and garden into a wildflower garden. Volunteers will assist in digging and planting, erecting nest boxes and hanging baskets to attract bees, birds, butterflies etc. A herb area will be set up and wate from our inhouse catering project will be composted for the garden.
Where's it happening? 12 - 14 Draffen Street, Motherwell,
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pat Tinney (0169 825 8157)
Organised by: Springboard Scotland
Email: ptinney@springboardscotland.org
REF S135

Homes For Birds & Bats
Where? Lochgilphead
When? 14/6/08 - 15/6/08
What's it about? To set up bird and bat boxes on our nature reserve at Loch Fada, by Ardfern, Argyll. These are to enable us to monitor the bird and bat species on the Craignish peninsula. We have owned this land for 30 years and have become aware of high bat numbers, along with good bird life (Hen Harriers nest on it), and up to 14 species of butterfly/ Emperor Moths. We wish to provide more nest sites for Swallows, Martins, Swifts and various other small birds along with an owl box. Our group consists of basically ordinary people with a deep respect for Scottish wildlife. They have young families and take them to our outdoor centre on this reserve every 2 weeks all year round. We have Otters and Pinemartens also on site. However it is the bird and bat monitoring encouragement we seek to concentrate on - our centre offers accommodation to bat/bird/butterfly groups. The trust is affiliated to every major UK conservation group.
Where's it happening? Loch Fada, 633 Ardefern, By, Lochgilphead
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Accommodation
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: Mr. Greer Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
REF S113

Vegetation Clearance and Path Reparis
Where? Argyil
When? 07 June
What's it about? Clear and remove from site alien vegetation, strim rough areas and repair paths.
Where's it happening? Tarbert Castle, Tarbert, Argyil
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McPhail (01880 820643)
Organised by: Tarbert Conservation Initiative
REF S17

Happy Hedgehogs
Where? Argyl & Bute
When? 3/05/08
What's it about? Volunteers will have a garden tidy day - weeding and planting our flower beds and vegetable garden. The apple tree will be planted and the hedgehog house assembled and sited in a quiet area of the garden amongst undergrowth.
Where's it happening? 10 Stafford Street, Helensburgh, Argyl & Bute
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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: ()
Organised by: Lomond School Nursery
REF S87

Restoring Juniper to the Craignish Peninsula
Where? Argyll
When? 20/04/2008
What's it about? Planting Juniper rooted cuttings over 30 acres of Trust's Nature Reserve on Craignish Peninsula in Argyll. This will add to the diversity of plant life of this site.
Where's it happening? Loch Fada, Near Ardfern Village, Argyll
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Greer Hart (01416492462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
REF S51

Butterfly Bonanza Day
Where? Bellshill
When? 18/6/08
What's it about? The aim is to attract wildlife to the school garden through appropriate planting. To encourage family involvement in the garden by working on its continuing development throughout Eco day. To develop the garden area further for use as an outdoor classroom. To introduce families to the concept of biodiversity. Volunteers will clear an area of the garden for planting; choose butterfly/bee/ladybird attracting plants; plant out the items chosen; make a woodchip path to approach plants; make a sign for the area to raise awareness for all visitors to the types of plants there and their purpose.
Where's it happening? Moss End Primary School, Calder Road, Moss End, Bellshill
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Millmaker (01698 844607)
Organised by: Mossend Primary - Parents and Children
Email: millmaker@northlan.gov.uk
REF S138

Wonderful Wildlife Project
Where? Bellshill
When? 20/6/08
What's it about? The aim is to plant wildflower areas in the school grounds garden and provide food and shelter to encourage wildlife into the playground environment. To involve children and parents in the continuing development of the school garden. To introduce the concept of biodiversity to families. Volunteers will work with community safety wardens to make a bird table and birdbox, plant existing areas with wildflowers and wildlife attracting plants. A school newsletter will be sent out to involve the whole community in what has been planted and why.
Where's it happening? Lawmuir Primary School, Footfield Road, Bellshill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Millmaker (01698 844607)
Organised by: Lawmuir Parents and Children
Email: millmakera@northlan.gov.uk
REF S137

Weedy Wednesday
Where? by Lochgilphead
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We are hoping to attract volunteers to come and weed the museum garden. From this we hope to set up a volunteer gardening group with the intention of improving the appearance of the garden and then the habitat species therein.
Where's it happening? Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin, by Lochgilphead
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch
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? 10/20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sally Wilkin (01546 510278)
Organised by: Kilmartin House Museum
Email: sally@kilmartin.org
REF S125

Adding Colour to the Boulevard
Where? Comrie
When? 9 June
What's it about? Volunteers will set begonia tubers to grow and will learn how to plant them up into 18 inch hanging baskets. The baskets will be watered and cared for until the first week in June. Three wrought iron brackets will be fitted to lamp posts and the basket will be put out on display where they will provide a real splash of colour in the centre of the village.
Where's it happening? The Boulevard, Comrie
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isabel Fraser (07164 679093)
Organised by: Comrie In Colour
Email: comrieincolour@tiscali.co.uk
REF S19

Grounds For Improvement
Where? Crosshill
When? 25/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will help pick up litter and accumulated leaves, fallen branches & debris from the partially wooded church grounds. Natural materials will be re-used to make habitats for wildlife. Other debris will be cleared from the site. Also, insect habitats will be constructed.
Where's it happening? Crosshill Church, Milton Street, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: I . Archbold (01655 740495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
REF S106

"Make" Father's Day!
Where? Crosshill
When? 1/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will make nest/bird/bat boxes for an old village public garden which is due to undergo a renovation.
Where's it happening? Kirkbride Crescent Garden, Kirkbride Crescent, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: I. Archbold (01655 740495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
REF S105

Riverbank Renovation
Where? Crosshill
When? 8th June 2008
What's it about? A short stretch of the river Girvan is accessible to villagers in Crosshill for dog-walking and recreational walking. Many riverbank trees (elms) are dead and there is scope tp clear and re-plant with suitable native trees. The volunteers will help clear dead trees, clear litter from the riverbank, strim grass for planting, prepare planting holes for trees, planting trees, water them in. The bank would further benefit from native wildflowers and bulbs. The volunteers would prepare areas for wildflower planting (lay cardboard cover with soil) then plant the plants into those prepared areas.
Where's it happening? Mackailston Road End, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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: Isabel Archbold (0165 574 0495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
REF S142

Riverside Bat Boffins
Where? Cumnock
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? Adding more butterfly attractant plants to the existing sensory garden. Making and putting up another bat box in the grounds
Where's it happening? Riverside Resource Centre, Ayr Road, Cumnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch refreshments available in centre
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
REF S7

Hillside School Composters
Where? Cumnock
When? 6 May 2008
What's it about? Building a willow compost heap and adding a further bed containing butterfly/bee attracting plants in garden area
Where's it happening? Hillside School, Dalgleish Avenue, Cumnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
REF S8

Bats and Bugs
Where? Dailly
When? 29/5/08
What's it about? Build Bat boxes, learn more about bat habits. Build and locate insect houses. With help from BTCV volunteers we will construct nesting and shelter boxes for bats.
Where's it happening? Dailly Scout Hall, Dailly
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fiona de Faye (01465 84427)
Organised by: Dailly Cubs
REF S120

Sensory Garden
Where? Dailly
When? 5/6/08
What's it about? Create beds and plant up planters and pots to create a sensory gardenof shrubs and plants to attract butterflies and bees and also herbs to be used fresh for cooking projects. Volunteers will collect and purchase plants, compost and tools and meet to create the garden area of the Scout hall garden.
Where's it happening? Dailly Scout hall garden, Dailly
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fiona de Faye (01465 811 427)
Organised by: Dailly Cubs
REF S121

Older Than The Pyramids
Where? East Kilbridge
When? 27/04/08
What's it about? 1) Continue to repair boardwalk. 2) Install dams to protect the hydrology of the moss. 3) The above date is one day in a rolling programme.
Where's it happening? Langlands moss local nature reserve, East Kilbridge
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
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 Naismith (01355 242204)
Organised by: Maureen Potter
REF S86

Spring Litter Pick
Where? Fairlie,
When? 20/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers from residents and the various groups will litter-pick the village and beach over the space of the week. This will allow people to work individually or in groups whenever they have the time or when the weather is suitable. It also allows the local authority to uplift the collection as close to the normal day as possible. Some volunteers may work in the mornings and some in the evenings, and also whenever the weather is permitting.
Where's it happening? 22 Bay Street, Fairlie,
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ann M. gregory (01475 568 643)
Organised by: Fairlie Parish Church Eco-Congegation Team
REF S59

Eco Warriors
Where? G62 8AG
When? 19 June 2008
What's it about? In our school we have an area of unused land which we wish to turn into a Secret Garden. We would like to buy planters to grow plants in to make our garden look nicer.
Where's it happening? Hillhead Street, Milngavie, G62 8AG
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Milngavie Primary (0141 956 1564)
Organised by: Milngavie Primary School
Email: tfraser@milngavie.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
REF S61

Early Braes Busters
Where? Garrowhill
When? 31 May 2008
What's it about? This is a community clean up of one of our local parks. We want to really spruce the area up by picking up litter and getting into all the difficult to reach but easy to see places and make it look naturally beautiful again. Volunteers are needed to simply help pick up the litter and be a part of this community project. We anticipate a thorough clean up will take two hours maximum.
Where's it happening? Early Braes Park, Glenduffhill Park, Garrowhill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, A pair of gardening gloves would be handy to protect your hands
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, None, None
How many NEW volunteers required? 10+
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katrina Kirkpatrick (0141 573 0938)
Organised by: Garrowhill Community Council
Email: katrinakirkpatrick2000@yahoo.co.uk
REF S110

Girvan Community Garden
Where? Girvan
When? 3/5/08
What's it about? Community garden clearance; volunteers will help to complete garden clearance of brambles, roots, stumps, rubbish and any other debris.
Where's it happening? Knockcushan Gardens (rear garden), Knockcushan Street, Girvan
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Campbell (01465 713 439)
Organised by: Make It Happen
REF S73

Butterfly Garden Spring Clean - Launch Event
Where? Glasgow
When? 2/4/08
What's it about? this launch event will be the first day of activity to renovate and replant the butterfly garden in Kelvingrove Park. Volunteers from BTCV Glasgow will be laying paths, clearing up, thinning out and planting an area of Kelvingrove park. Retired volunteers from RSVP will also be helping out.
Where's it happening? Kelvingrove Park (Butterfly Garden), Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, waterproof clothes
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Mcgregor (0141 956 6816)
Organised by: BTCV - Glasgow
Email: h.qunn@btcv.org.uk / a.chundoo@btcv.org.uk
REF S118

Mearns Spring Clean
Where? Glasgow
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? For Keeping Britain Tidy National Spring Clean on 29 April the school eco committee will clear local immediate area to school of any litter. The local area behind the school is mostly elderly accommodation and we will pick the litter from the pavements and garden at the front.
Where's it happening? Mearns Primary School, Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, litter picking tools
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, National Spring Clean Day tabards
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: Kirsty Rawley (01415707220)
Organised by: Mearns Primary
Email: rawleyk@mearns.e-renfrew.sch
REF S13

Have A Daisy Day
Where? Glasgow
When? 20th May 2008
What's it about? We will be planting a wildflower meadow to attract bees and butterflies. There will be guided walks through woodland, and we will be building birds and insect boxes.
Where's it happening? New Carhunnock Cemetary and Labyrinth, Holmbyre Road, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 50
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matthew J. Finkle (0141 630 1919)
Organised by: Castlemilk Environment Trust
Email: matthewfinkle@btconnect.com
REF S112

IA Community Day
Where? Glasgow
When? 20 June 2008
What's it about? Internal Audit to provide 30 members of staff to assist in following project: Riddrie Adult Centre. The project is to help create a community garden in a very disadvantaged part of Glasgow. The site lies within an established allotment but covers four plots. It has been given over to Riddrie Adult Training Centre, a day centre for adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties to help them learn gardening skills and have a social space in which to enjoy BBQs, music etc. The long-term plans are to create a Community Garden for use by local groups including schools to assist with health improvements and social inclusion.
Where's it happening? Riddrie Allottments, Dinart St, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, No voluteers required.
What will be provided: Tools & Materials, N/a
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, N/a, N/a
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: N/a (N/a)
Organised by: National Australia Group
REF S155

Birch Tree Project
Where? Glasgow
When? 30 June
What's it about? Nursery moving into new school campus and the grounds will need developing, i.e. planting new trees, bulbs, shrubs etc. We are also introducing a bird hide for children to observe wild life. As part of the Echo schools project we intent to install a water butt in the grounds and recycling boxes. We also need new planting pots, boxes etc
Where's it happening? 125 Barlanark Road, Barlanark, Glasgow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Barlanark Family Learning Centre
REF S18

Landscape For langcraigs
Where? Glenburn, Paisley
When? 25/4/08
What's it about? Langcraig's Primary School grounds are huge. The school has just been refurbished and is looking good, however the surrounding ground is bland and uninteresting. Three projects are planned - fence construction, tree planting and garden creation. A group of volunteers from a local church will be helping with all three projects.
Where's it happening? Langcraigs Primary, Glenfield Road, Glenburn, Paisley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ewan Kane (0141 840 3403)
Organised by: Langcraigs Primary
REF S62

Garden Attack
Where? Inellan
When? 22/6/08
What's it about? As part of the re-design of our garden space and outdoor areas, volunteers will be involved in clearing overgrown areas, building raised beds, a small pond and a big sandpit and also planting a butterfly garden. They will then be rewarded with a barbeque and a pat on the back.
Where's it happening? The Old School, Wyndham Road, Inellan
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ann Campbell (01369 830100)
Organised by: Inellan and Toward Family Centre
Email: itfcas@aol.com
REF S164

Balmoral Road Boffins
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? Constructing a sensory herb garden in a central courtyard area within a centre for learning disabled adults. Plants to attract butterflies will also be added. Making willow trees
Where's it happening? Balmoral Road Centre, Balmoral Road, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch refreshments provided by centre
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
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Hillhouse Gardeners
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? Enhance the existing garden and outdoor area by adding butterfly and bee attractant plants and herbs.
Where's it happening? 11 Hill Street, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Hillhouse Care
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Burnbank Biodiversity
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 21/4/08 to 2/6/08
What's it about? To build and install nest boxes; wild flower plug planting; make and install kingfisher perches; woodland trail seed sowing, and creating painted and willow woven sculptures along the trail.
Where's it happening? Burnbank Wood, Nr Galston, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Davies (01290 426 973)
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
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Butterfly Border & Bags
Where? Kilsyth
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? To tie in with Kilsyth Civic Week and "Love Parks Week" events in the park on the same day, The Friends of Burngreen will give out free 'Butterfly bags' of seeds, growing materials and 'fun stuff' to children to interest them in growing plants attractive to wildlife. These can either be taken home or planted in the Burngreen Butterfly Border or Wildflower meadow (both previous community projects successfully completed). The Friends of Burngreen will have a stall at the event and volunteers will be on hand to help.
Where's it happening? Burngreen Park (Recreation Ground), Kilsyth
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Fiona Murdoch (01698 420 863)
Organised by: Friends Of Burngreen Park
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Green Fingered Gang
Where? Kirkintilloch
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? My primary school year 3 & 4 pupils will work with parent volunteers and members of the community to create a nature walk in our school garden.
Where's it happening? Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: The School (0141 776 7245)
Organised by: Harestanes Primary School
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Bridging The Gap
Where? Kirkintilloch
When? 12/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will be constructing a boardwalk bridge over a boggy ditch to join together 2 sections of a new path. The new path is an important link and will create a delightful loop within the reserve where previously visitors had to exit onto a road to complete the circuit.
Where's it happening? Merkland Local Nature Reserve, Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ellie Mills (01441 956 6586)
Organised by: Merkland
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Bat & Bird Watch
Where? Kirkmichael
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? To put up bird and bat boxes in the school grounds. Volunteers will construct the boxes and then hang them onto some of the mature trees and buildings in the school grounds. Pupils and volunteers will then undertake a series of surveys to identify what species of bird and bat are present.
Where's it happening? 14 Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isobel McCrorie (01655 750285)
Organised by: Kirkmichael Primary School
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Yellow Brick Road
Where? Kirkmichael
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? To construct a fun and colourful path (the Yellow Brick Road) through a community garden next to the school grounds. Volunteers will help to remove turf, help with the layout and design of the path, help construct the new path by laying the foundations and stone and edging. The path, once constructed, will be an added game and activity for the school children and improve the look of a garden used by the community as a whole.
Where's it happening? Kirkmichael Community Garden, Kirkmichael
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isobel McCrorie (01655 750285)
Organised by: Kirkmichael Primary School
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Butterfly Bonanza 2008
Where? Kirkmichael
When? 2/6/08 to 5/6/08
What's it about? Create a Butterfly garden in Kirkmichael Community Garden. Volunteers will help to create an area suitable for caterpillars and butterflies to visit, feed and hibernate. Volunteers will help prepare the ground, put in top soil, help choose suitable flowers, plant these, put in sandstone for butterflies to bask on. Put in a water feature and construct Butterfly hibernation homes, be involved with the design of the garden and also help to construct a seating area around the garden so local people can sit and enjoy watching their local wildlife.
Where's it happening? Kirkmichael Community Garden,, Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, 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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isobel McCrorie (01655 750 285)
Organised by: Kirkmichael Primary School
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Community Clean Up
Where? Linwood
When? 27 April
What's it about? Community clean up encourages the community to play active roles in cleaning up community walkways and cycle tracks. The volunteers will litter pick, identify areas of concern such as fallen trees, graffiti and report to council.
Where's it happening? Gilmartin Road, Entrance to cycle track, Linwood
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lynda Burke (0781 7538894)
Organised by: Linwood Active
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Butterfly Garden
Where? Maybole
When? 28/4/08
What's it about? Creating a Butterfly garden on a current bit of waste ground. The volunteers will clear scrub vegetation and fill the area with top soil. Plants, sandstone and a water feature will be put in to attract butterflies and other insects. Volunteers will also put in some hibernation boxes.
Where's it happening? St. Cuthbert's Primary School, Kirkland St., Maybole
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: St Cuthbert's Primary School
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Bulb Planting
Where? Maybole
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? Bulb planting in tubs around the town . Volunteers will be brightening up the town with spring bulbs for next year, planting up several tubs and hanging baskets.
Where's it happening? Whitehall High Street, Maybole
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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: ()
Organised by: St Cuthbert's Primary School
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Car-Parklife
Where? Motherwell
When? 18/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will clear up a derelict car park which is currently an overgrown grassy area. They will remove all rubbish and waste, dig up overgrown borders, set up planters and boxes and clean up graffiti covered walls.
Where's it happening? 12 - 14 Draffen Street, Motherwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pat Tinney (01698 258 157)
Organised by: Springboard Scotland
Email: ptinney@springboardscotland.org
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Wildflower Power
Where? Nr Milgavie, Glasgow
When? 26/4/08 and 10/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will remove turf and prepare the soil for wildflower sowing and plug planting. One section is approximately 32m squared and the 40m squared. Volunteers will erect a low fence around the area to delineate it. We will erect interpretive signs to explain how and why we are creating wildflower meadows. As well as planting wildflower plugs, we will also be sowing seeds and planting climbers.
Where's it happening? Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milgavie, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6586)
Organised by: Mugdock Conservation Volunteers
Email: rangers@mugdock.org
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Green Fingers & Thumbs
Where? Orchiltre
When? 2nd May 2008
What's it about? The project is run by local parents/residents of Ochiltree community and is open to the whole community. It particularly encourages Youth ( 5-16 yrs olds) to plant flowers/vegetables/trees within a community garden at the rear of the village community centre. It is hoped to cultivate raised flower beds for persons within the community to sit, relax and enjoy. A local garden centre has supplied wood/chip bark and gadgets and 20 children are to cultivate the garden each week on a Friday evening. Culminating a CSV Action Day and an 'Open garden day' at the Gala event.
Where's it happening? The Old Barn, Rotterrow Farm, Orchiltre
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 26
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gussie Walker Stewart (01290 551119)
Organised by: Community Gardens Club
Email: OCPILTREE TALES@ YAHOO.CO.UK
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Budding Rainbows
Where? Paisley,
When? 26 May 2008
What's it about? We would like to grow and cultivate a child friendly orchard within our Nursery garden. The children already have sensory and vegetable/herb areas within the garden, having an orchard would enhance the children's opportunities to care for living things and would help with our healthy eating policy as we could grow organic fruit for our children and families. Volunteers for the project would help by using their big strong muscles to dig and prepare an area within the garden to plant the trees with the children and talk about how we care and look after plants. It would also give the Community a colourful sight to look at and perhaps encourage our children's families to grow some organic fruits at home.
Where's it happening? Rainbow Nursery, Fullerton Street, Paisley,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, we only have limited tools
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: Ellen Leckie or Kelly Hegarty (0141 840 4080)
Organised by: Childcare First Rainbow Nursery
Email: kelly.hegarty@childcarefirst.com
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Wild Garden Insects
Where? Port Glasgow
When? 12 June 2008
What's it about? We are currently building a wild garden and want to have insect boxes so the children can see what's in the grounds and can then further explore how the insects help our garden grow
Where's it happening? Hamilton Bardrainney Church, Bardrainney Avenue, Port Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz McDonald (07932594522)
Organised by: Hammys Out of School Care
Email: lizmcdonald54@hotmail.com
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The Resurrection Of the Dead Burn
Where? Stevenston
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will plant bulbs and shrubs along a wildlife trail. They will also assist in putting bird boxes on trees and placing fish hatching and insect containers in streams and on the river bank creating habitats. Will also introduce and move small boulders to dam Burn slightly.
Where's it happening? Stevenston Burn, Stevenston
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, 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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McGuire (01294 469959)
Organised by: The International Historical, Cultural & Geographical Agency
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Tarbert East Loch Beach Clean
Where? Tarbert
When? 10 May
What's it about? Clean beaches in the East Loch Tarbert and remove all rubbish, (mainly by boat),
Where's it happening? East Loch Tarbert, Tarbert
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Use of Boat
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McPhail (01880 820643)
Organised by: Tarbert Conservation Initiative
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Cairnhill Woods Discovery Day
Where? Westerton
When? 14th June 2008 and 18th June 2008
What's it about? The project will involve two full day events; one a 'Community Action Day' that will bring in volunteers to help improve the woods for wildlife, and one a 'School Action Day' to encourage children to learn about the woods and associated wildlife. Volunteers will create habitats for wildlife, make and put up bird boxes, survey for birds and butterflies and work with the school to do a bug hunt with three class groups and a countryside ranger.
Where's it happening? Cairnhill Woods, Westerton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: Scott Ferguson (0141 931 5227)
Organised by: Cairnhill Woods Group
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