Western Isles Projects

Completed Projects

Community Share
Where? Isle of Barra
When? Thursday 11th June 2009
What's it about? we are going to be creating a wildflower garden and planting trees including fruit trees to encourage wildlife into the garden. We will also be building a stone wall around a grass area with rockery. Volunteers have already cleaned up the area during waste aware week. We will be planting veg and a variety of flowers in tubs,and cleaning up the play pole area in front of the school. This project will be ongoing.
Where's it happening? Castlebay Primary School, Castlebay, Isle of Barra
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Annie Maclean (01871 810 471)
Organised by: Castlebay Primary School
Email: amaclean3a@cnes.net
REF S180

Eoligarry Eco Garden
Where? Isle of Barra
When? 15 June 2009
What's it about? We are going to install a bird table with feeder in Northbay Childrens Garden. This will help bring much needed wildlife to the area, and to attention of the children to learn from and appreciate.
Where's it happening? Northbay Childrens Garden, Northbay, Isle of Barra
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Karen MacKinnon (01871 890 775)
Organised by: Eoligarry School
Email: barra@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk
REF S160

Eoligarry Eco Garden
Where? Isle of Barra
When? 14 June 2009
What's it about? we will enhance the existing childrens garden by planting a wild area with local wild flowers. we will put turf on top of a stone wall which will also hold wild flowers. we will also plant berry bushes. Working with Northbay Community Initiative - not on school grounds but in open access area.
Where's it happening? Northbay Childrens Garden, Northbay, Isle of Barra
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: barra@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk (01871 890775)
Organised by: Eoligarry School
Email: barra@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk
REF S185

Community Share
Where? Isle of Barra
When? 12 June 2009
What's it about? We will be creating a wild flower garden and seperate grass area with stone wall and rockery which will enhance the area immensely, to encourage the children to be responsible towards their surroundings and environment.The volunteers will clean up the area and help plant fruit trees, flowers and grow their own vegetables.
Where's it happening? Castlebay Primary School, Castlebay, Isle of Barra
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
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Castlebay Primary School (01871 810471)
Organised by: Castlebay Primary School
Email: amaclean3a@cnes.net
REF S169

Riverside Habitat
Where? Isle of Lewis
When? 3 July 2009
What's it about? This project will develop an area of ground which was once a land infill site. This will help create riverside habitat for birds, wildlife and insects. We will plant native species of shrubs, trees and flowers which will develop and enhance the appearance of the area so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to local people and visitors.; Volunteers will help to remove the rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil and add composted bark.
Where's it happening? The Riverside Gardens, By Bridge Cottages, Newmarket, Isle of Lewis
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: 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: Gina Campbell (01851704016)
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
Email: gina.norman@tiscali.co.uk
REF S228

Riverside Habitat
Where? Newmarket
When? 3 July 2009
What's it about? The project will develop an area of land beside the riverbank which was once a land infill site. We will create a riverside habitat for birds, insects and wildlife by planting native species of srubs, trees and flowers, which will enhance the appearance of the area and develop it, so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to locals and visitors. Volunteers will help to remove rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil, and add composted bark.
Where's it happening? Riverside Gardens, By Bridge Cottages,, Isle of Lewis, Newmarket
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gina Campbell (01851704016)
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
Email: gina.norman@tiscali.co.uk
REF S229

"Changing Grounds"
Where? South Uist
When? 7th May 2009
What's it about? We are going to be transforming a concrete playground into a stimulating and attractive learning environment, which will attract butterflies, insects and bees. The use of colourful containers will hopefully help teach young people how to easily grow herbs and plants. We want to develop the understanding of the pupils and parents of the importance of growing herbs wildly for medicinal, cosmetic and culinary purposes.
Where's it happening? StoneyBridge, South Uist
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stella Whittle (01870 620 446)
Organised by: Stoneybridge Primary
Email: stoneybridgeschool@fnes.net
REF S94

Gardening @ Ormiclate
Where? South Uist
When? Mondya 20th July - Friday 31st July 2009
What's it about? We will be landscaping and planting in the area around the new nursery garden at Ormiclate. We want to plant a variet of beding plants and bushes that will thrive in thew locality and nursery staff will prepair and plant the area with th help of the nursery children.
Where's it happening? Ormiclate, South Uist
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Protective clothing
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marissa Macphee (01870 700 912)
Organised by: Cothrum OG Nursery
REF S277