West Glamorgan Projects

Brownie Birdbox and Bonanza
Where? Neath
When? 7th July 2008
What's it about? The Brownies have been working towards their animal badge. As part of this they have been looking at the birdlife in their gardens. The project would involve setting up a feeding station and bird boxes around the Guide Hall so that this pack (and other Brownies and Guides) can observe a greater variety of birds in more detail and contribute to RSPB data. The Brownies will design the overall plan and assist in the erection of the bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Neath Guide Hall, Castle Street, Neath
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Biggs (01639 641 684)
Organised by: 1st Neath Brownies
Email: christinebiggs7@tiscali.co.uk
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Alluring Allotments!
Where? Swansea
When? 1 July 2008
What's it about? Getting KS2 children involoved in designing and creating a school garden - with the focus of the garden being to grow our own produce to be sold in our own produce shop.
Where's it happening? Gorseinon Junior School, Pontarddulais Road, Gorseinon, Swansea
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? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angharad Woozley (01792892408)
Organised by: Gorseinon Junior School
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Completed Projects

Gone Gone Fishing
Where? Bridgend
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? Renovation of pathways leading to local pond to allow better community and disabled access.
Where's it happening? Troes Pond, Bridgend
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (01445711216)
Organised by: Glamorgan Angling Association
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Working Ride on High Level Route NCN
Where? Cardiff
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? We will be checking one of our more remote cycle trails, the 'High Level Route' to make sure it is safe and pleasant to ride. Cutting back vegetation, checking and securing surfaces, putting up vital new signs to ensure people don't get lost, cleaning off graffiti and litter picking.
Where's it happening? NCN 47 'High Level' route from Neath to Pontypridd, 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? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roanna Larsen (02920 662 316)
Organised by: Sustrans Cymru
Email: Roanna.Larsen@sustrans.org.uk
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Devils Litter Bugs
Where? Hendrefoelan student village, Sketty, Swansea
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? We will be clearing a communal area of litter and a pathway running alongside a small hedged area in our student village.
Where's it happening? Hendrefoelan-hsf220/05, woodside flats, Hendrefoelan student village, Sketty, Swansea
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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Pant - y- sais sssi Fenland Clean Up
Where? Neath
When? 18/05/08
What's it about? We will litter pick around the church and adjacent fen area firs. Then we will litter pick Pant-y-sais fen area approx 40 acres finishing the litter pick at the fen car park.
Where's it happening? Meet at the methodist church, Jersey Marine, Neath
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: Desmond Fowler (01792 816900)
Organised by: Neath Port Talbot Countryside and Environmental Group
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The CWM River Valley Clean Up
Where? Neath
When? 15/06/08
What's it about? Volunteers will litter pick the valley from one end to the other. Any cans collected will be recycled and will then be passed on to a local church group to raise funds for the church.
Where's it happening? Meet at 101 Longford Road, Neath Abbey, Neath
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stephen Absalom (01792 813465)
Organised by: Dyffryn Clydach Volunteers
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Bins & Things
Where? Port Eynon
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? This is a public right of way and we have continual problems with litter being left on pathway and hedges. Volunteers will clear up any litter found.
Where's it happening? Gower Road, Port Eynon
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Avril James (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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Swinging Bats
Where? Port Eynon
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? We are making bat boxes to go in local woods.
Where's it happening? Village Hall, Port Eynon
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: Avril James (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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Bosoms In Bloom
Where? Port Talbot
When? 22/6/08
What's it about? We are holding a family cycling day on the track that day for the Breast Cancer Campaign Challenge. We would like everyone that turns up to plant something pink as that is the theme. We feel it will add to the day and will have a very pleasing visual aspect for the rest of the summer. Two areas will be shaped out in the CSV jigsaw piece logo and will be filled with pink flowers.
Where's it happening? 14 Llwyncelyn Road, Tairgwaith,Ammanford, Neath,, Port Talbot
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Trudy Launchbury (01269 823288)
Organised by: Amman Valley Trotting Club/Friends of St David's Church
Email: avtc@tairswaith.co.uk
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Squabbling Squids
Where? Swansea
When? 30 March 2008
What's it about? This is the first project as part of our spring clean up. We are clearing away all the over grown weeds and brambles that has reduced public access to a pathway leading to the beach.
Where's it happening? Falls Bay, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: G Payne (079744955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
Email: porteynonboatbayclub@robpayne.net
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Salt & Shake
Where? Swansea
When? 27 April 2008
What's it about? To clear away any rocks and overgrown vegetation from the life boat access point.
Where's it happening? Lifeboat rescue, Horton, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: G Payne (079744955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
Email: porteynonboatbayclub@robpayne.net
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Missile Seekers
Where? Swansea
When? 4/5/08
What's it about? Port Eynon Beach has enjoyed Blue Flag status for many years and we intend to litter pick the edges of the dunes and around a small stream joining the beach.
Where's it happening? Port Eynon Beach, Port Eynon, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Dogs not allowed on beach from May to September, Dogs not allowed on beach from May to September
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: G Payne (079744955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
Email: porteynonboatbayclub@robpayne.net
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Hedge Busters
Where? Swansea
When? 8 May 2008
What's it about? We are clearing litter, in particular crisp packets and cans, that has collected in a hedge in our local woods.
Where's it happening? Woodside Woods, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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2 Simple Rules
Where? Swansea
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We are clearing a small piece of scrub land of weeds and bramble in a local wooded area.
Where's it happening? Hendre woods, Hendre, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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