Harborne Nature Reserve- Creating A Wildlife Meadow
Where? Birmingham
When? 20 April 2009
What's it about? The nature reserve volunteers have cleared a piece of ground. The Scouts will plant 24 plugs of meadow wild flowers. The nature reserve volunteers will seed the ground with grass when the flowers are established.
Where's it happening? Harbourn Nature Reserve, Periara Road, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roder Cobley (0121 4201641)
Organised by: St Faith & St Laurence Beaver Scout
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Grow your own!
Where? Birmingham
When? 12 May 2009
What's it about? Grow Your Own is the beginning to growing our own fruit and vegetables in school. The children and volunteers will plant seeds of various fruit and vegetables in constructed planters.
Where's it happening? Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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: Lynsey Brogan (0121 783 7232)
Organised by: St Bernadette's Primary School
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Your Planet Needs You
Where? Birmingham
When? 5 June 2009
What's it about? On Friday the 5th of June the whole school will be taking part in various environmental activities including recycling, planting and litter picks. All of these will contribute to making the planet a better, cleaner place.
Where's it happening? Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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: Lynsey Brogan (0121 783 7232)
Organised by: St Bernadette's Primary School
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Seeds for the Seasons
Where? Birmingham
When? 9 June 2009
What's it about? We plan to plant a variety of vegetable and flower seeds in order to provide taste and colour experiences throughout the seasons. We usually have very little edible and other sensory produce during the Autumn and Winter Term. So, by planting seasonal crops and seeds, we aim to create a continuous gardening experience for our children. Volunteers will help to preapre the ground for summer sowing, and plant a variety of suitable seeds, ready for an autumn/winter harvest. We believe our children should understand the importance of buying local and seasonal produce.
Where's it happening? St Benedict's Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jodi Winter (0121 464 6420)
Organised by: St Benedict's Infant School
Email: jwinter@stbendic.bham.sch.uk
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It's Good to be Green
Where? Birmingham
When? 25 June 2009
What's it about? The Children will decorate recycled containers, then plant them with seeds and plants. They will also create a wild flower/butterfly garden around the pond area
Where's it happening? Allens Croft Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Volunteers need to have CRB checks
What will be provided: Tools & Materials, Not applicable
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen Spinks (0121 6752611)
Organised by: Allens Croft Primary School
Email: enquiry@allcroft.bham.sch.uk
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Park Your Bum!
Where? Birmingham
When? 26 June 2009
What's it about? We will be replacing an old wooden bench with 3 new ones. On the day we will remove the old bench then construct the 3 new benches from ready cut planks and logs, and install them. We will also be clearing litter from around the area and performing a general clean up.
Where's it happening? Balaam's Wood Local Nature Reserve, Arden Road, Rubery, Birmingham
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Penny (07902903558)
Organised by: The Friends of Balaam's Wood LNR
Email: balaams.wood@btinternet.com
REF E368
Eco Garden Party/Picnic
Where? Cradley Heath
When? 10 July 2009
What's it about? The whole school,staff, children, families and friends will be tidying and replanting/ reseeding the eco garden and bog garden combined with a picnic/party on the sports field.
Where's it happening? Timbertree Primary School, Valley Road, Cradley Heath
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dave Barker or the school (07970420843 or school 01384 567830)
Organised by: Timbertree Primary School
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The Butterfly Flutterby Project
Where? Cradley Heath
When? 13 July 2009
What's it about? Developing a butterfly garden area. Volunteers will plant flowers and other plants to attract and keep butterflies in the area. They will also put a butterfly house and feeders into the area to promote sustainability.
Where's it happening? Temple Meadow Primary School, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ms Cathy Walsh (01384569021)
Organised by: Temple Meadow Primary School
Email: toni.fletcher-burns@meadow.sandwell.sch.uk
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Spotty Dotty Ladybird Project
Where? Cradley Heath
When? 15 July 2009
What's it about? To develop a ladybird observation area. Volunteers will plant flowers and other plants to attract and keep ladybirds in this area. They will also put a ladybird house (hibernation) and ladybird feeders into the area to promote sustainability.
Where's it happening? Temple Meadow Pre-School, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ms Cathy Walsh (01384569021)
Organised by: Temple Meadow Primary School
Email: toni.fletcher-burns@meadow.sandwell.sch.uk
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Flappy Flappy Bird Project
Where? Cradley Heath
When? 16 July 2009
What's it about? To develop a bird observation/nesting area. Volunteers will choose appropriate places to hang bird boxes close to feeders that have already been donated to school.
Where's it happening? Temple Meadow Infants School, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ms Cathy Walsh (01384569021)
Organised by: Temple Meadow Primary School
Email: toni.fletcher-burns@meadow.sandwell.sch.uk
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Lutley Eco Council Recycling team
Where? Halesowen
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? We will be clearing out the school site and the strategically sorting the rubbish into piles so that we can recycle what we have collected.
Where's it happening? Brookwillow Road, Halesowen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, current CRB clearance and identification such as a passport or other photographic evidence.
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: rcox@lutley.dudley.gov.uk (01381 818220)
Organised by: Lutley Primary School
Email: rcox@lutley.dudey.gov.uk
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Garden Of Eden Project
Where? Harborne
When? 18 May 2009
What's it about? The scouts will install the water butt. The scouts will become part of the maintenance team looking after the garden. The compost maker was assembled last year.
Where's it happening? Cofton Road, Harborne
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rodger Colbey (0121 4201641)
Organised by: St Faith & St Laurence Beaver Scout
REF E110
Breathing With Nature
Where? Moseley, Birmingham
When? 31/7/09
What's it about? Volunteers will be making up hanging basket refills for sinstallation in front of houses, to brighten up the local environment.
Where's it happening? 3/35 Wellesley Garden, , Moseley, Birmingham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharda Lavingia (0788 24673)
Organised by: Complimentary Millenium Project
REF E558
Blooming Bulbs
Where? Netherton, Dudley
When? 25 July 2009
What's it about? Plant bulbs in our local park.
Where's it happening? Netherton Park, Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 15+
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Johnson (friends@nethertonpark.com)
Organised by: Friends of Netherton Park
Email: friends@nethertonpark.com
REF E288
Rest & Relax At Cruse
Where? Oldbury
When? 30th May 2009
What's it about? We want to clean the patio and paths of our centre, weed the gravel, have a general tidy round to make the garden inviting to our volunteers and clients.
Where's it happening? The Bereavement Centre, Popes Lane, Oldbury
What to wear/bring:
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: Gayna Woodland (0121 544 4510)
Organised by: Cruse Bereavement Care Sandwell
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Creative loose parts event
Where? Proud Parents
When? 5 March 2009
What's it about? Parents will be encouraged to bring in recylceable resources so children can produce creative junk modeling items, that will be displayed in the creche setting. Children will be awarded certificates and a prize for the best model.
Where's it happening? 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, Proud Parents
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Guy (0121 5241950)
Organised by: Proud Parents
Email: samanthaguy@wbymca.org.uk
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Plant Pot Creations
Where? Proud Parents
When? 12 March 2009
What's it about? Children and parents will create plant pot gardens. They will get a runner pot and put different flowers or herbs and that will be their plant pot garden. This will be create a fun activity for both children and parents because they get to play in the mud and have messy play.
Where's it happening? 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, Proud Parents
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Guy (0121 524 1950)
Organised by: Proud Parents
Email: samanthaguy@wbymca.org.uk
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Big Clean- up at Thimblemill Brook,Smethwick.
Where? Smethwick
When? 7 May 2009
What's it about? 90 year 4 pupils plus 9 staff plus 3 staff from Tipton Litterwatch will spend an afternoon picking up and sorting litter collected from part of the pathway which runs along side the brook.
Where's it happening? Thimblemill Brook,, Norman Road,, Smethwick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, High-vis vests
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tipton Litter Watch (0121 557 6001)
Organised by: Uplands Manor Primary school
Email: maggie.mcintosh@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk
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Smethwick Inspired Partnership Community Walk
Where? Smethwick
When? 20 May 2009
What's it about? To link in national Walk to School week, the Smethwick Inspired Parntership has organised a community walk and litter pick involving 7 local schools and the community. The event will help raise funds for Guidedogs for the Blind, develop community cohesion and evironmental awareness.
Where's it happening? Victoria Park Primary School, Ballot Street, Smethwick
What to wear/bring:
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: Shindy Mahal (0121 558 8701)
Organised by: Victoria Park Primary School
Email: shindy.mahal@victoriapark.sandwell.sch.uk
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Big Spring Clean
Where? Smethwick
When? 22 May 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will be taking part in a litter pick around the school grounds and local community. Parents and pupils will also be involved.
Where's it happening? crocketts lane, Smethwick
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? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Miss N McGee (01215581659)
Organised by: Crocketts Lane Primary School
Email: paula.clay@crockettslane.sandwell.sch.uk
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Can you see the wood through the trees
Where? Smethwick
When? 15th June 2009
What's it about? Warley Woods Community Trust runs 100 acre park and woodland on behalf of the lcoal community. Much of the parkland is maintained by volunteers. Two groupd of students with learning disabilities have offered to pain the wooden fence which surrounds the children's play area which is in need of smartening and the wood preservative will keep the fence looking good for the next few years.
Where's it happening? The Pavillion, 101 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Vivienne Cole (0121 420 1061)
Organised by: Warley Woods Community Trust
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Our Peaceful Planting Place
Where? Smethwick
When? 9 July 2009
What's it about? Clearing and strimming an area of enclosed garden in preparation for the development of a sensory garden. Sensory plants will be planted into a selection of wooden planters to create a tranquil sensory area focused around a central willow weave sculpture.
Where's it happening? Auckland Rd, Smethwick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Mills (01215581652)
Organised by: Devonshire Infant School
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The Greenest Greenhouse Ever!
Where? Smethwick
When? 10 July 2009
What's it about? Cutting, washing and removing labels from 1500 2ltr pop bottles in preparation for developing a recycled bottle greenhouse. 1500 bottles will need to have the bottoms cut off which can only be safely done by adult volunteers.
Where's it happening? Auckland Rd, Smethwick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Mills (01215581652)
Organised by: Devonshire Infant School
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Ackers Upgrade Adventure
Where? Sparkbrook, Birmingham
When? Monday 20th July 2009
What's it about? We would like to tiday and replant an area of land that is within our residential compound - a plave where we offer educational outdoot activity holidays to our charitable subsidised groups. This would include cutting back bushes and grass cutting, litter picking and weeding the flower beds. We will also be planting flowers in the bedsand and, more unusually, the four year old canoes which we use as decorative flower beds.
Where's it happening? The Ackers, Golden Hillock Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Paul Bryan (0121 772 3739)
Organised by: Ackers Adventure
Email: Paul.bryan@ackers-adventure.co.uk
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An Oasis Of Colour - Front Garden Project
Where? Sutton Coldfield
When? Saturday 11th July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will dig 2 new feature beds in front garden. They will plant out bedding and other plants and add bark chippings. Existing borders/planting areas in front gardens will be tidied and a litter pick undertaken. Existing shrubs will be cut back and bushes in front garden will be trimmed. A team from Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church will help with this project.
Where's it happening? 39 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
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: Elizabeth Jones (0121 354 7753)
Organised by: Greenacres Leonard Cheshire Disability
Email: elizabeth.jones@LCDisability.org
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Busy Buddies Brighten Up with Bulbs.
Where? Tipton
When? 15 June 2009 2009
What's it about? The children will carry out a litter pick and plant bulbs in the local care home.
Where's it happening? Walker Grange Care Home, Locarno Road, Tipton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Bulbs
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs.M.Gardner (01215573282)
Organised by: Summerhill Primary School
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Tibby Youth CARES
Where? Tipton
When? 28 July 2009
What's it about? Over the past three years Tibby Youth have been working with local organisations such as Tipton Litter Watch to help keep our estate clean an tidy- we even found a dead snake one year that someone had thrown out! This summer, as part of our holiday playscheme, we would like to put something back into the community by helping a local older peoples home in planting up some containers and helping to make their garden areas more welcoming & relaxing by intsalling some solar lanterns and windchimes. This will increase the residents enjoyment of the garden and help the childen to make a link with the this generation- forging mutual respect.The estate is currently participating in the planning process for regeneration and there is no green space for the childen to play. This activity will be a welcome addition to our work in ensuring that the young and old on the estate have a voice and can make a difference.
Where's it happening? Parkside Care Home, 1 a Tibbington Terrace, Tipton
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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: SHARON PALMER OR TRACY EASTWOOD (07792 729238 OR 0121 612 1806)
Organised by: South Tipton Extended Partnership with Tibby Youth
Email: tracey@murrayhall.co.uk
REF E528
Gardening with the Enemy!
Where? Tipton West Midlands
When? 14 July 2009
What's it about? Our newly formed after school gardening club at Summerhill Primary School is in need of defence from it's local wildlife! We normally like to live in harmony with our urban foxes and rabbits but it is proving difficult when they are digging up or eating all of our lovingly grown vegetable plot. We would like to use the grant to help purchase some wire mesh to protect our beds. We would involve our members -pupils, staff,parents & community volunteers- in the construction & instalation of our animal proofing. We will also purchase replacement seeds/plants & discuss varieties that we could use that would deter wildlife from entering our patch. This will encourage our club to carry on 'growing their own' and hopefully ensure that both the club and the garden are sustainable.
Where's it happening? c/o Summerhill Primary School, Upper Church Lane, Tipton West Midlands
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: sharon palmer or janet orme (07792 729238 or 0121 557 3282)
Organised by: STEP -South Tipton Extended Partnership
Email: sharon.palmer@summerhill.sandwell.sch.uk
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Base Camp
Where? Tiverdale
When? 14 May 2009
What's it about? Build and compile a base camp using natural materials within the forest School. Volunteers will clear the area, cutting back as necessary then arrange logs and tarpaulin cover. A fire pit will also be built.
Where's it happening? Regents Road, Tiverdale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: P Green (01384 254865)
Organised by: Tiverdale Hall Primary School
Email: headteacher@tividalehall.sandwell.sch.uk
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See me, Touch me
Where? Tiverdale
When? 18 June 2009
What's it about? FLY ( Early years ) Sensory maze, install natrual sensory activites through a hedging maze. Plant the hedge and add sensory stimulii.
Where's it happening? Regents Road, Tiverdale
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P Willetts (01384 254865)
Organised by: Tiverdale Hall Primary School
Email: headteacher@tividalehall.sandwell.sch.uk
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Green Fingers
Where? Tividale
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? Plant out flower beds from childrens designs. Perpare and construct a vegtable patch.
Where's it happening? Regents Road, Tiverdale, Tividale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P Willetts (01384 254865)
Organised by: Tiverdale Hall Primary School
Email: headteacher@tividalehall.sandwell.sch.uk
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Brighten Up Burnt Tree!
Where? Tividale
When? 6 June 2009
What's it about? On 6th Of June Year 6 will be going out and on a stretch of our local canal to have a tidy up.; When we went out to do our part for Titon LitterWatches Big Spring Clean it t was a very wet day but we all had a super time!; Let's hope the canal tidy isn't as wet!!
Where's it happening? Hill Rd, Tividale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, ENTHUSIASM!
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, ENCOURAGEMENT!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Be aware of proximity to water, Be aware of proximity to water
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lisa McDevitt (0121 557 2967)
Organised by: Burnt tree Primary School
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Brighten Up Burnt Tree!
Where? Tividale
When? 11 June 2009
What's it about? We are going to be planting a variety of plants in our Butterfly garden, that we have created in memory of a young friend of ours who passed away last year.
Where's it happening? Hill Rd, Tividale
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, ENTHUSIASM!
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, ENCOURAGEMENT!
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lisa McDevitt (0121 557 2967)
Organised by: Burnt tree Primary School
REF E337
Litter Pick Day Again!!
Where? Walsall
When? June 3rd 2009
What's it about? The children will be put in 4 groups with an accompanying adult and litter pick from the park to help make a difference to the area. They will then be able to play on the swings/slides etc. As a reward, we will then go back to Millfield School where the children will receive seeds for their own garden, a thank you gift, plus refreshments.
Where's it happening? Furst Street, Brownhills, Walsall
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gail. J. Plant (01543 821 529)
Organised by: Friends of Bradbury Park
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Wodo Grimebusters
Where? Wednesbury
When? 27 April 2009
What's it about? The children will be involved with cleaning up a local area close to the school, which is used by local walkers. It has become plagued by fly tipping.
Where's it happening? Hydes Road, Wednesbury
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nick Jones (0121 556 4951)
Organised by: Wodensborough CTC
Email: NICKJONES7777777@FSMAIL.NET
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Flower Babies Day
Where? Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
When? 8 May 2009
What's it about? School children aged 5-7 year old attend from local school and also many tenants who like to join in. Together they do a selection of hanging baskets.
Where's it happening? Bramley Court, Cottage Close, off Amos Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety
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: ()
Organised by: Midland Heart
Email: june.strode@midlandheart.org.uk
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Sandwell's Big Spring Clean
Where? West Bromwich
When? 25 April 2009
What's it about? The Big Spring Clean forms part of a series of campaigns aimed to promoting a safer, cleaner and stronger Sandwell. The campaign’s aim is to encourage and develop a sense of community pride, whilst helping to keep Sandwell tidy. The campaign asks Sandwell residents, schools, community groups, businesses and the voluntary, private and public sector to volunteer their time throughout the months of March and April to help ‘Make Sandwell Sparkle’ by taking part in a host of scheduled litter picking events. This year we have organised over 100.
Where's it happening? West Bromwich
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: www.smbc.sandwell.gov.uk/bigspringclean (01215576001)
Organised by: Tipton Litter Watch
Email: tiptonlitter@aol.com
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YMCA- Helping birds to build their nests
Where? West Bromwich
When? 6 May 2009
What's it about? We will paint bird boxes that the children can take home or they will be displayed around the schoolplayground.
Where's it happening? Pennyhill Primary School, Hollyheage Road, West Bromwich
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helen Ward (07783067768)
Organised by: YMCA
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Willow Weave
Where? Wolverhampton
When? 16 April 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will create a living-willow structure.
Where's it happening? Peach Tree Community Association, Old Fallings Crescent, Wolverhampton
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, No under 16s, Volunteers must have CRB clearance, Volunteers must have CRB clearance
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: volunteering@wildsideac.co.uk
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Organic Gardening
Where? Wolverhampton
When? 26 April 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be preparing and planting-up a demonstration organic gardening area.
Where's it happening? Sandy Lane Allotments, Sandy Lane, Wolverhampton
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, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: volunteering@wildsideac.co.uk
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Pond Planting
Where? Wolverhampton
When? 30 April 2009
What's it about? Planting up Wildside's new raised ponds to create more wildlife-friendly habitats.
Where's it happening? Wildside Activity Centre, Hordern Road, Wolverhampton
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, No under 16s, Volunteers must have CRB clearance, Volunteers must have CRB clearance
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: volunteering@wildsideac.co.uk
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