West Yorkshire Projects

Waste Not Want Not
Where? Bradford
When? 3 July 2008
What's it about? We have recently started a gardening club and would like to create our own compost by building a compost bin. We will use fruit peelings and leaf mold from the many trees that are in our school grounds.
Where's it happening? Hill Top Cof E Primary School, Common Road, Low Moor, Bradford
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: Gillian Wade (01274 678386)
Organised by: Hill Top Cof E Primary School
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Grow It, Cook It, Eat It!
Where? Hebden Bridge
When? 1/7/08
What's it about? Develop a vegetable garden alongside a herb garden. We run a number of cookery clubs after school and during school holidays, which are open to the wider community and we would like to use the vegetables in these. We will also be starting a cookery club for vulnerable and disadvantaged students in school and we would like to use the veg grown to create simple tea dishes to take home. We will be growing some basic and some more exotic vegetables.
Where's it happening? Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lucy Cockburn (01422 883213 X233)
Organised by: Calder High School
Email: lcockburn@calderhigh.calderdale.sch.uk
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Slide or Splash
Where? Huddersfield
When? 5th July 2008
What's it about? We will be excavating a shale bed to create safe stepped access to cross over Dean Brook.
Where's it happening? Deanwood, Netherton, Huddersfield
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Laurence Jones (0148 464 5401)
Organised by: The Friends of Dean Wood
Email: brookgatecrafts@aol.com
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Opening New Community Links
Where? Keighley
When? 5/7/08
What's it about? We have made a new community nature walk on land linking the school to the community centre. We have planted groups of trees, put in a woodland path, nesting boxes and seats. We want to organise a big open day, inviting the whole community to come along. We want to have work-shops on sculpturing, making nest boxes and woodland management.
Where's it happening? Haworth Community Centre, Butt Lane, Haworth, Keighley
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Steve Thorpe (07969658743)
Organised by: Haworth Primary School Gardening Club
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Garden Boxes
Where? Keighley
When? 8/7/08 - 11/7/08
What's it about? To build gardening boxes which can be used to grow vegetables. Our volunteers would assist with sawing and helping to maintain symmetry.
Where's it happening? Ingrow Primary School, Broomhill Avenue, Keighley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Moretti (01535 603868)
Organised by: Ingrow Primary School
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Cumberworth gardening/environment club.
Where? Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield
When? 16/07/08
What's it about? To celebrate the start up of gardeining/Environment Club as an after school and whole school project. Clearing suitable space for growing vegetables and developing school outdoor environment. This project will be developed in the next accademic year. Event will include parents viewing achievments of children.
Where's it happening? Cumberworth First School, Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield
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? School children and volunteers parents., School children and volunteers parents.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Parry (01484222726)
Organised by: Cumberworth First School
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Completed Projects

Dig a Verge.
Where? Bingley
When? 31 May 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will clear ivy, replace tired soil, feed and plant flowering shrubs and plants on a verge in a publice area of the that will enhance the overall look of the village.
Where's it happening? Verge between royd and Rylands Avenues,, Gilstead, Bingley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Jarvis (01274 567591)
Organised by: Gilstead Village Society
Email: anniejarvis@beeb.net
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GVS volunteers Blooms Project 2 .
Where? Bingley
When? 1 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will help to clear ivy, replace tired soil, feed, plant flowering shrubs and plants, repaint the Notice Board and plant up hanging baskets by the Post Office.
Where's it happening? Verge by the Post Office, Gilstead, Bingley
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Any children are welcome but the verge is by the side of the road so must be parents responsibilty.Local volunteers in particular are welcome to come and join our gardening group/ and litter pickers ., Any children are welcome but the verge is by the side of the road so must be parents responsibilty.Local volunteers in particular are welcome to come and join our gardening group/ and litter pickers .
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Jarvis (01274 567591)
Organised by: Gilstead Village Society
Email: anniejarvis@beeb.net
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Bingley Extended Schools Eco Day
Where? Bingley
When? 21/6/08
What's it about? We are inviting local groups, businesses and organisations to come along and run workshops and activities or provide displays about eco-friendly living. This will include various planting tasks in the school garden and and recycling duties. Forest school practitioners will also be running workshops and The Wildlife Trust will be building bird boxes. The aims of the day are to promote eco-friendly living to children, their families and friends and the local community. Volunteers will be required to help us with the above and to help police the day.
Where's it happening? Crossflatts Primary School, Morton Lane, Bingley
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, CRB checked if possible, CRB checked if possible
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bev Ford (01274 782 041)
Organised by: Bingley Extended Schools
Email: bfordatbingleyes@hotmail.com
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Bat Box Bonanza
Where? Bradford
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? We will construct 40 bat boxes to be placed in woodland areas within the district of Bradford.
Where's it happening? 140-148 Manningham Lane, Bradford
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ian Butterfield (01274718420)
Organised by: Forest of Bradford
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Operation Come Back Robin!
Where? BRADFORD
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Encouraging robins and other bird/wildlife back to school after neighbouring scrubland clearance. volunteers to build bird houses
Where's it happening? Park House Road,, Low Moor,, BRADFORD
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, this is a school project, this is a school project
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Low Moor C of E Primary School
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We Should All Be A Little Potty
Where? Bradford
When? 21/6/08
What's it about? Prior to the event we are requesting funding for an inter-generational group of primary school children and older residents will have approached shop keepers and got permission to pot planters on their shop frontages (We have also gained a license from the Council); planted and grown seeds/bulbs to be re-planted into new tubs/planters. Existing wall planters will be re-filled. Funding for this work has been gained enabling this work to go ahead, including a new greenhouse and tools. The event we want to run at Heaton Gala will be to provide easy grown seeds and small pots and compost to encourage families to grow herbs and salad. We also wish to display proof of work already done.
Where's it happening? St. Barnabas Primary School, Rossefield Road, Heaton, Bradford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Child protection and relevant policies in place
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, to be willing, CRB checked if relevant, to be willing, CRB checked if relevant
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Hellmich (01274 495684)
Organised by: SAFE Project
Email: elizabethsafe@blueyonder
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A Perfusion of Flowers
Where? Castleford
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will dig over a walled community area. Soil and fertiliser will be added if necessary and an array of flowers will be planted to give an eye-catching display. The group will consist of older people, most of whom have little or no gardens and who will take pride in what they do.
Where's it happening? Falcon Drive Community Centre, Falcon, Castleford
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Shillito (01977 552399)
Organised by: A Stitch In Time
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Cullingworth Compost Champions
Where? Cullingworth
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We would like to start composting some of the school waster, using the compost on our wildlife garden and in school studies. We will investigate our bins and see what should not be there! Collect leaf litter and start re-cycling. Volunteer will help install compost bins and collect leaves and heavier jobs which the children can't do.
Where's it happening? Cullingworth Village primary, New School Lane, Off Halifax road, Cullingworth
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, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Know to the school please, Know to the school please
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elena O'Hare (01535 273 869)
Organised by: Cullingworth Village Primary
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Blooming Marvellous
Where? Halifax
When? 22/5/08
What's it about? Volunteer children and staff from Calderdale Primary Pupil Referral Unit who have a plot on the newly formed Whitehill Allotments will be planting up a double skinned dry stone wall voluntarily built with reclaimed stone from the site by one of our plotholders. The wall will define the car park and the planting of perennials and annuals in it will improve the entrance to the site which formerly was an 'illegal' dumping ground and overgrown eyesore.
Where's it happening? Whitehill Allotments, Whitehill Road, Illingworth, Halifax
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Brooksby (01422 249285)
Organised by: Whitehill Allotment Association
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Haworth Wombles versus The Litter Louts
Where? Haworth
When? 21 June 2008
What's it about? Litter picking and general tidying in Greenfields, Haworth. Hoping to encourage the school gardening club and the local Haworth-in-Bloom group to keep up their good work.
Where's it happening? Southern most corner of Greenfields, Haworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, gloves
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, sunny weather (unlike last time...)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Upton (01535 643544)
Organised by: Churches Together in Haworth and Crossroads
Email: chris@altruists.org
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Launch of the Nature & History Trail
Where? Heaton
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? We have been working for the last year, on a nature/history trail through the site, linking up with the village and woodland area. The 19/04/08 is the launch, it will take the form of an Open Day with refreshments, talks and guided walks. The local councillor/Lord Mayor will attend and plant a tree. Volunteers will prepare site, arrange planting and greet visitors
Where's it happening? Heaton Grave Yard, Highgate, Heaton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, rain wear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials, A good event
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Everyone welcome, Everyone welcome
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Gray (01274 545745)
Organised by: Friends of Heaton Graveyard Community Project
Email: graymargaret@aol.com
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The Garden Gang
Where? Hebden Bridge
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We will be tidying up our school vegetable plot and planting new seeds and young plants for this year's crop. e.g. leeks, broccoli. The young children, ages 3-5, will be helping, deciding on the jobs to do as well as digging and planting. Someone from the school with a CRB check will always be present.
Where's it happening? Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
What to wear/bring: 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, no-one who is barred from working with children, no-one who is barred from working with children
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Polly Williams (01422 842533)
Organised by: Heptonstall J, I and N School
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Flowering Graveyard
Where? Heptonstall
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will clear land in the graveyards which are full of weeds and debris at present. My aim is to encourage wild flowers to flourish, to attract wildlife such as hedgehogs and birds etc.
Where's it happening? The parish graveyard, Heptonstall
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lucy O'Hare (01422 846127)
Organised by: Beautiful Graveyards
Email: lucyohare@hotmail.co.uk
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Creation Of A Sensory Garden
Where? Holmfirth
When? 23/6/08
What's it about? Create a sensory garden in the shape of a hand. Each sense will be represented by either living plants or art (e.g. hearing). Pathways will each have a different colour up to the main area.
Where's it happening? Helme C of E Junior & Infant School, Helme, Meltham,, Holmfirth
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, CRB checked, CRB checked
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mairi Mackay (01484 852 300)
Organised by: Green Paradise Garden
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Golcar Lily Day
Where? Huddersfield
When? 10 May 2008
What's it about? Golcar Lily Day is a day of celebration of our village. During the year the volunteers work hard to improve the environment of the Golcar area. We clean the village centre of rubbish and plant bulbs and spring flowers. Last year the old ginnels were identified and cleared. This is and on-going project - in fact it could last a life time. We then established and mapped a ginnel trail and people can enjoy a walk around the old parts of Golcar. This year we are identifying the old wells of the area. Some of these have already disappeared due to housing development and we can only mark where they were. Others still exist and we are mapping them and encouraging people to walk to see them. We would like to keep them from being lost and we believe that marking them and encouraging people to visit would be a good way to protect them. On Golcar Lily Day itself we want people to come out to walk around their village enjoying it at its best. A lot of our work just needs committed and energetic volunteers but there are costs for plants and tools. Any support would be welcome and it would be particularly good to know that the value of our work is acknowledged.
Where's it happening? Golcar,, Huddersfield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, The ginnels are very steep in places., The ginnels are very steep in places.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Starr, By and Buy Community Shop (01484 461911)
Organised by: Golcar Lily Day
Email: suestarr@golcar.fsnet.co.uk
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Sustainable Table Showcase
Where? Huddersfield
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? We are building an Educational Tree Nursery as part of the River Colne Project. We are seeking funding to assist in the creation of a work table, made from planked local timber that has travelled less than 500m. We require additional tools and equipment to make this feature table. The table will be used by visiting school children to carry out workshops, help build bat, bird and insect homes and be central feature of the Tree Nursery.
Where's it happening? River Colne Tree Nursery, Lees Mill Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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? NO
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mick Smith (01484 847798)
Organised by: River Colne Project
Email: mick@rivercolneproject.org.uk
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A Piece More Peace on Earth!
Where? Keighley
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? The creation of a wildlife haven in our churchyard moves forward: we are now ready to put up bird boxes and plant more trees and shrubs, having done a lot of clearing through the winter. Digging holes, filling with compost and planting young trees/shrubs will be the main jobs.
Where's it happening? Christ Church, Colne Road, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Gloves
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Bryony Partridge or Rev Tom Allen (01535 643206 or 01535 648496)
Organised by: Chrisrt Church, Oakworth
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Green House Gurus
Where? Keighley
When? 6 April 2008
What's it about? We started a gardening club last year...with an Action earth grant, since then it has grown and grown (like our vegetables and flowers!) and we have won a prize in Keighley in Bloom too! We would like to use this grant to buy seeds and trays and compost for our new green house. The local allotment officer will (on a voluntary basis) show us how to sow seeds and grow plants on; the plants will be used to keep our hanging baskets looking good and encourage mums and dads to work alongside their children. Volunteers will help fill seed trays with compost; sow seeds; set up the green house and water!
Where's it happening? Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Free training from a horticulturist
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, volunteers known to the school, volunteers known to the school
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Hutchinson (01535 642 309)
Organised by: Oakworth Primary School
Email: kevin@oakworth.ngfl.ac.uk
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Hedge Hog Detectives
Where? Keighley
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? With permission from Bradford parks dept. we would like to construct 3 hedgehog homes out of reclaimed wood and then site them in the woodland of our local park; digging holes and covering the boxes with earth and leaf litter. The volunteers will help supervise the beaver group, help excavate the holes to put the hedgehog boxes in.
Where's it happening? Holden Park, Oakworth, Keighley
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? We would prefer volunteer parents (of the beavers), We would prefer volunteer parents (of the beavers)
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Butcher (01535 642832)
Organised by: Oakworth Beavers
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Grow Your Way to Five-a-Day
Where? Keighley
When? 14 April
What's it about? We will be building two cold frames to start our "grow your way to five a day" project. Growing salads and vegetables to use in food technology and lessons in summer and autumn. Seeds to be planted, onions, leeks, beans, breccias and salad greens. These will then be transplanted into raised beds.
Where's it happening? Oldfield, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Redpath (01535 642394)
Organised by: Oldfield Primary School Gardening Club
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Tiny Acorn Project
Where? Keighley
When? 17 April 2008
What's it about? The group aims to 'makeover' the outside space of our village Community Hall which is very drab and uninspired. We want to make it a focal point and base for our new Oakworth in Bloom Group, and also to foster a sense of pride in our public places. This first step will develop two patches of mud at the front of the Hall into two low maintenance gardens. Volunteers will dig, create wooden edges to the beds, plant and mulch. We have other plans for other parts of the building - this is our kick-start!
Where's it happening? Holden Hall, Colne Road, Oakworth,, Keighley
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary Healey (07761 791780)
Organised by: Oakworth in Bloom
Email: contactoakworth@yahoo.co.uk
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Trash Smash
Where? Keighley
When? 17/4/08
What's it about? Cleaning up the paths around school. Making 'clean up' posters to be laminated and posted in local area.
Where's it happening? Eastwood Primary School, Victoria Avenue, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: S. Loryman (01535 610 212)
Organised by: Eastwood Learning Support Centre
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People First Recycle Now
Where? Keighley
When? 28 April 2008
What's it about? Our volunteers have just received two recycling bins now placed in our mill. There are over half a dozen offices in the mill and We enquired about Bins on behalf of everyone at the mill. Our volunteers will be buying some form of office bin to collect this recyclable material and take to the two main bins. We will also be taking plastic containers to Morrisons to be recycled and we are hoping to sort this out for the whole mill! We will also be informing the whole mill of these recycling bins with a flyer.
Where's it happening? Unit 6 Springfield mills, Oakworth Road,, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keighley People First (01535 607222)
Organised by: People First
Email: info.peoplefirst@btconnect.com
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Braithwaite in Bloom
Where? Keighley
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? Weekly after school gardening club that usually focuses on vegetables. Funding would be used to buy small flower plants, compost and pots. The children would learn how to 'grow on' and look after plants. The fully grown tubs will improve and enhance the local environment for all children and parents, and by choosing fragrant plants will also encourage insects and bees. This activity will cover all areas of the curriculum and aspects of Every Child Matters - making a positive contribution and enjoy and achieve.
Where's it happening? Guard House Primary School,, School Road, Braithwaite, Keighley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Guard House Primary School
Email: learning.mentors@guardhouse.bradford.sch.uk
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Beautifull Borders
Where? Keighley
When? Friday 9th May
What's it about? We have revamped our playground over Easter holiday and built raised beds along two boundary walls. During the week groups of children and volunteers will be planting shrubs and bulbs and sowing seeds supported by Steve Thorpe Hanworth Gardening Club.
Where's it happening? Oldfield, Keighley
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Redpath (01535 642394)
Organised by: Oldfield Primary
Email: office@oldfield.bradford.sch.uk
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Operation Wind Break 2
Where? Keighley
When? 27/4/08 - 10/5/08
What's it about? Dig out holes for fence posts. Put up fencing.
Where's it happening? The Pavilion, Royd Ings Avenue, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Keighley Bowling Club
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Save Our Planet Miles
Where? Keighley
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? Our Gardening Club have been taking their own grown produce into the school kitchen and eating them as part of their school meals to encourage healthy eating and has become a flagship school. To encourage using fresh, local produce and cutting down on miles that food travels we are getting some hens to provide the school with fresh eggs. We have had a hut donated but need to fence in the area. This will be a brilliant project for children and parents.
Where's it happening? Haworth Primary School, Haworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Steve Thorpe (07969658743)
Organised by: Haworth Primary School Gardening Club
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Building Up The Community Links
Where? Keighley
When? 26/6/08
What's it about? We will get a couple of dry stone wallers in to teach the teenagers of Haworth this brilliant skill. This will be part of our groups ongoing work in the local community to encourage them to become positive figures.
Where's it happening? Allotments, Rawdon Road,, Haworth, Keighley
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Steve Thorpe (07969658743)
Organised by: Haworth Youth Action Group
Email: thesthorpes@tiscali.co.uk
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OLV's Willow Trail
Where? Keighley
When? 27 June 2008
What's it about? A disused area of school land, that has been used for fly tipping by local people, is in the process of being changed into a nature area for the pupils. In this area we have a stream, a new path that leads to the area and a willow arbour. We would like the grant money to be able to purchase plants and shrubs to give the area more colour and interest pupils and attract wildlife. Volunteers have already cleared the area, made the path and planted the arbour. Children to do planting.
Where's it happening? Our Lady of Victories R.C. Primary School, Guard House Road, Keighley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr John Devlin (01535 607149)
Organised by: Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School
Email: ourladyrc@btconnect.com
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Thursday Night Clean Up
Where? Leeds
When? 3 April 2008
What's it about? We are a youth group that involves cooking together, playing together and improving the local community.
Where's it happening? St John & St Barnabas Church, Belle Isle Road, Leeds
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: louise monk (0113 277 4819)
Organised by: belle isle family centre - thursday night youth group
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John O Gaunts Junior Allotment
Where? Leeds
When? 31 May 2008
What's it about? We have turned a dumping ground into a junior allotment in the middle of a council estate, we have several projects also but we are in need of money for plants, fruit and veg etc. We now have a polytunnel so soon we will grow mostly from seed but also need funds for seeds, compost and tools. We are a small community group of approximately 30+ volunteers, which consist of myself, chair of Rothwell in Bloom, Stuart Beaumont and the rest are very enthusiastic children from the estate. Children are involved in all aspects of the gardening.
Where's it happening? John O Gaunts Estate, 8 Second Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 50
Press/Volunteer Contact: frost.stephanie09@googlemail.com (07743010096)
Organised by: John O Gaunts in Bloom
Email: frost.stephanie09@googlemail.com
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'Ragwort Attack'
Where? Leeds
When? 24 June 2008
What's it about? There are two fields that we have have the dreaded ragwort in them which is poisonous to the animals. The day would be spent locating the ragwort, digging it up & placing rock salt in the holes in order to kill any root that may be left. It is a never ending task & we want to make the chore fun.
Where's it happening? Hope Pastures, Weetwood lane, Leeds
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? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Huggins (mobile 07979 305 732 home 0113 2559531)
Organised by: The Phyllis Harvey Horse & Donkey Trust
Email: phtrust@fsmail.net susan@huggins3533.freeserve.co.uk
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River Clean Up
Where? Mixenden
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Local residents, children and asylum seekers will be working together to clean out the top half of Clough Bank Beck behind the houses in Sunnybank Road, Mixenden. Also, when it is done we hope to plant wild flowers along the banking.
Where's it happening? Holy Nativity Church, SunnyBank Road, Mixenden
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? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Val Barker (01422 249308)
Organised by: Middle Mixenden Tenants & Residents Association
Email: valerie@valerieb.wanadoo.co.uk
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Creating a Brighter Wharf
Where? Nr. Halifax
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Existing Calder Future volunteers in the Sowerby Bridge/Halifax area will be planting wildflower plugs to provide an immediate visual improvement to the canal side near Sowerby Bridge Wharf. We already have a working relationship and the necessary permissions with British Waterways.
Where's it happening? Sowerby Bridge Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, Nr. Halifax
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? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gavin Roberts (01422 316661)
Organised by: Calder Future
Email: enquiries@calderfuture.org.uk
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Oakworth Primary Willow Play Tunnel
Where? Oakworth, Keighley
When? 25 March 2008
What's it about? To make a play tunnel for the school children and after school groups. The volunteers and myself will design and build the tunnel with help from the children.
Where's it happening? Oakworth Primary School, Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Hutchinson (01535 642309)
Organised by: Oakworth Primary GEO Club
Email: kevin@oakworth.ngfl.ac.uk
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Play Group Plant Gang
Where? Oakworth, Keighley
When? 23rd June 2008
What's it about? We would like to plant some small plants and sow seeds to brighten up the environment for the children. The children will learn how plants grow from seed and how to care for them. The children will re-plant the plants outside in the summer at the rear of the building.
Where's it happening? c/o Oakworth Methodist Church, Lidget, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Celia Gill (0153 564 5694)
Organised by: Oakworth Play Group
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A Tip To Treasure
Where? Oxenhope
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? To turn what was once a quarry then a local tip into a wildlife rich area, where locals and visitors can sit and watch wildlife.
Where's it happening? Marsh Common, Marsh Lane, Oxenhope
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 3-4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Mackley (01535 643622)
Organised by: Oxenhope Conservation Initiative
Email: info@oci-web.org
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Colours in the Dark
Where? Oxenhope
When? 20 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will be planting wildflower plugs in the wooded part of the school Environmental Area which has just been thinned out.
Where's it happening? Oxenhope C of E Primary School, Cross Lane, Oxenhope
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, A hand trowel or border spade.
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Must have a connection to the school or be willing to be vetted., Must have a connection to the school or be willing to be vetted.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Mackley (01535 643622)
Organised by: Oxenhope Conservation Initiative
Email: info@oci-web.org
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The Incredible , Edible Forest.
Where? Todmorden
When? 20 June 2008
What's it about? Working with the parent toddler group to increase biodiversity in the woodland that they use for their forest school sessions. Planting nut trees and edible fruit bushes to create an edible woodland.
Where's it happening? Eastwood Woods, Todmorden
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lizzie Hughes (01706818136)
Organised by: Inside Out Parent Toddler Group
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A Floral Tribute to the Fallen - We Will Remember Them
Where? Wakefield
When? 19 April
What's it about? Clean up area of memorial park of all litter prepare flower bed around memorial. Plant bedding to give a colourful display.
Where's it happening? 60 Westfield Road, Horbury, Wakefield
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
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: John Lockwood (01924 272976)
Organised by: Horbury Sitlington & Ossett Branch, The Royal British Legion
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Help Make Our Becks Posh!
Where? Wakefield
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Volunteers of all ages will help clear the becks within the park of fly tipping and rubbish.
Where's it happening? Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park,, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Stubbs (07775 505202)
Organised by: Lofthouse Colliery Action Group
Email: maggie.stubbs@blueyonder.co.uk
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