Wiltshire Projects

Wake Up The Church Yard
Where? St. Quintin
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? Help to bring alive the churchyard. Volunteers will help maintain a beautiful wildlife haven in the Wiltshire countryside. Volunteers will have the chance to increase the biodiversity of the site by plug planting, grass cutting and management.
Where's it happening? St Giles Churchyard, Stanton, St. Quintin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Cullen (01666 837921)
Organised by: St. Giles Living Church Yard Project
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Sensory Garden
Where? Trowbridge
When? 10/7/08
What's it about? We are creating a sensory garden for an area of wasteland at the side of a learning support centre. We will have the ground ready for planting by the project date - ready-potted shrubs. Some relevant ornaments made by students will also be added to the site.
Where's it happening? The Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tamsin Haughton (01225 7626868 X227)
Organised by: Friends of Clarendon College
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Completed Projects

Playing For The Future Of Our Planet
Where? Great Somerford, Chippenham
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? Using recycled polyethelene bins a recycling scheme will be set up for the use of the parents and children of the Pre-School. The children will be able to sort the items brought in and will re-use them either in role play or to make models etc or they will be recycled at a recycling bank. The Pre-School will encourage the children to think about how things can be recycled and so it will be come part of every day life for them.
Where's it happening? Walter Powell Pre-School, Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, Chippenham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: 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: Elaine Marsh (01666 826749)
Organised by: Walter Powell Pre-School
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Raised Vegetable Bed and Flower Garden for Primary School
Where? Salisbury
When? 03/06/2008
What's it about? Designing and constructing a raised vegetable and flower garden. This will be done with primary school children, for their benefit.
Where's it happening? Lyndhurst Road, Landford, Salisbury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Brown (01725511889)
Organised by: Landford Primary School
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Awaken The Senses
Where? Swindon
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? We want to revamp some old dead borders within our school grounds. We want to add plants that will tantalise all the senses - touch, sight, smell, taste and hearing. Volunteers will dig over the borders, add compost and plant sensory plants, which will then be watered regularly.
Where's it happening? Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colleen Smith (01793 524 024)
Organised by: Nythe Primary School
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Mud
Where? Swindon
When? 3 May 2008
What's it about? Work on an allotment to grow vegetables, and cook healthy meals and enjoy them. To develop a recycling project.
Where's it happening? Pinehurst Allotment, Swindon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: the clivey project
Email: maria@clivey.co.uk
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The Hanging Gardens Of Eldene
Where? Swindon
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? We aspire to plant attractive hanging baskets to provide a cheerful welcome to our school community and visitors as they approach our reception area. We are continuing to improve and regenerate a tired, neglected area of our school grounds. Our gardening club, which currently has 6 Year 2 members, began meeting in 2005. In taking ownership of this under used area we anticipate the children will promote care for and understanding of the environment.
Where's it happening? Eldene Primary School, Colingsmead, Swindon
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, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Landor (01793 525908)
Organised by: Eldene Primary School Gardening Club
Email: admin@eldene-jun.swindon.sch.uk
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Gardening Club
Where? Trowbridge
When? 4th April 2008
What's it about? We are planting a small vegetable growing project and aim to have some produce ready to use in our new school kitchen ( Due to be built by end of school year)
Where's it happening? Church Lane, North Bradley, Trowbridge
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 3-4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lindsey Woolford (01225753230)
Organised by: North Bradley Primary School
Email: admin@northbradley.wilts.sch.uk
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Brighter Borders
Where? Trowbridge
When? 12/04/2008
What's it about? Compost spreading, litter picking and bulb planting around car park area.
Where's it happening? North Bradley P.M.T Recreation Ground, Southwick, North Bradley, Trowbridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pauline Baxter (01225765644)
Organised by: North Bradley Peace Memorial Trust
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Growing Pains
Where? Trowbridge
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? Having just cleared an area, which was previously used for storage, we are turning it into an organic garden. Volunteers will clear and dig the area and our special needs volunteers will undertake the task of putting seeds into trays and plant-out into the cultivated ground.
Where's it happening? West Ashton Road, , Trowbridge
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brian Messam (01225 762 884)
Organised by: Larkrise Community Farm
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How Green is My Valley?
Where? Warminster
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Plant a bird and insect friendly garden next to the playground at our primary school. Plant three planters in the playground with herbs.
Where's it happening? Wylye Valley School, Cherry Orchard, Codford, Warminster
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, 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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kate Brayne (01985 850471)
Organised by: Wylye World Warriers
Email: info@howgreenismyvalley.org.uk
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Grand Harnham Litter Pick
Where? Wiltshire
When? 11th June 2008
What's it about? Lots of ladies and lads looking for litter to lighten our local landscape. This is a grand litter pick to end our season of work, which will be followed by refreshments for those involved.
Where's it happening? Middle Street Meadow, Sailsbury, Wiltshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
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: Christine (01722-337752)
Organised by: Friends of Harnham Slope
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