Projects taking place in the week beginning
28 April 2008

Greener Schools and Communities
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 28th Apirl 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will be clearing the school grounds of rubbish. Through out the week they will also be working with a school Environment group and Community group to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Where's it happening? Darton High School, Churchfield Lane, Barnsley
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joszef. Untisz ()
Organised by: Student Council
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Our Story Garden
Where? Falmouth, Cornwall
When? 28/4/08
What's it about? We will plant seeds and plants to improve our courtyard and learn about growth.
Where's it happening? Marlborough School, Ferndale Road, Falmouth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr. Ross (01326 314 636)
Organised by: Marlborough School - Foundation
Email: lismark@btinternet.com
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Restoration of neglected woodland site
Where? Fochester, Highland
When? 28th April 2008
What's it about? Cut out the conifers that have seeded and grown. Preserve the trees and clear out debris from the river. Install bird boxes and restore the stretch of pathway.
Where's it happening? Torrieston forest, c/o Forestry commision Scotland, Fochester
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? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Nicoz (01343549460)
Organised by: 4th Elgin Company Boys' Brigade
Email: nicolcarnock@ukonline.co.uk
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People First Recycle Now
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
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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Butterfly Garden
Where? Maybole, Strathclyde
When? 28/4/08
What's it about? Creating a Butterfly garden on a current bit of waste ground. The volunteers will clear scrub vegetation and fill the area with top soil. Plants, sandstone and a water feature will be put in to attract butterflies and other insects. Volunteers will also put in some hibernation boxes.
Where's it happening? St. Cuthbert's Primary School, Kirkland St., Maybole
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: St Cuthbert's Primary School
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Guerilla Gardening
Where? Plymouth, Devon
When? 28/04/2008
What's it about? Staff and students from school will be planting (native) trees to begin a new hedgerow
Where's it happening? Tamarside Community College, Plymouth
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin Edmonds (01752213939)
Organised by: Gardening Club
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Garden Glory
Where? Shildon, Durham
When? 28/4/08 Ongoing through Summer term
What's it about? To develop our garden/ pond areas after many years of neglect. We will be planting flouring plants/vegetable plants, clearing the pond, clearing away dead vegetation throughout the summer term. We have specified the 28th April as a designated planting session.
Where's it happening? Thornhill Gardens, Shildon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. A. Overfield (01388 772 906)
Organised by: Thornhill Primary School
Email: thornhill@durhamlea.org.uk
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Litterpick
Where? Waterhouses, Durham
When? 28/04/2008
What's it about? Clearing litter from the roadside which leads to Waterhouse's cemetery.
Where's it happening? The Village Hall, Station Street, Waterhouses
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rhona Foster (01913739113)
Organised by: Waterhouses Community Association
Email: rhona@tfoster83.fsnet.co.uk
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Colours for the Community
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 29 April
What's it about? Volunteers will help to create a rainbow of colour around the entrance to our school building. Plants with vibrant colours will be used to brighten up our concrete Jungle. This will make the entrance to the school a happy and inviting place to be. Some of the colourful plants will also be used along the main fencing at the front of the school to make the school a warm and welcoming place for parents and children.
Where's it happening? St Benedicts Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jodi Winter (0121 464 6420)
Organised by: St Benedicts Infant School
Email: enquiry@stbenedic.bham.sch.uk
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Planet Veg
Where? Essex, Essex
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? Thriftwood is developing an allotment where children can grow, eat and sell their produce within the community.
Where's it happening? Slades Lane, Galleywood, Essex
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Smart (01245 266880)
Organised by: Thriftwood School and Business and Enterprise Centre
Email: lizsmart@hotmail.co.uk
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A New Start In A Green Corner
Where? Felixstowe, Suffolk
When? 29/4/08
What's it about? We will be working with volunteers to clear an area of the garden and plant this up with shrubs and flowers. This will be in the garden area that service users who live at Sanctuary Supported Housing use. This area is much in need of rejuvenation and the service users who volunteer will gain experience of working as a team as well as basic gardening skills.
Where's it happening? 11 Langley Close, Felixstowe
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? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joanna Whittle (01394 277024)
Organised by: Sanctuary Supported Housing
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Mearns Spring Clean
Where? Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? For Keeping Britain Tidy National Spring Clean on 29 April the school eco committee will clear local immediate area to school of any litter. The local area behind the school is mostly elderly accommodation and we will pick the litter from the pavements and garden at the front.
Where's it happening? Mearns Primary School, Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, litter picking tools
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, National Spring Clean Day tabards
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: Kirsty Rawley (01415707220)
Organised by: Mearns Primary
Email: rawleyk@mearns.e-renfrew.sch
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Brownies are Batty Building Bird Boxes
Where? Ilfracombe, Devon
When? 29 April 2008
What's it about? Help the Brownies to build bird boxes and then locate them in allocated gardens. Brownies will then monitor their boxes over the next 12 months to help them to gain an understanding of local bird life; Brownies are 7 - 10 years old.
Where's it happening? St Phillip and St James Church Hall, St James Place, Ilfracombe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Willingness to work with young people
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Friendship
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Adults must undergo CRB Clearance, Adults must undergo CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required? any
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dawn James (0789 0895893)
Organised by: 3rd Ilfracombe Brownies
Email: dawnjames@talktalk.net
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Be Seated
Where? Preston, Lancashire
When? 29/4/08
What's it about? Clear site to accommodate a seating area, near our newly created woodland garden.
Where's it happening? Hall Lane, St Michaeols on Wyre, Preston
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Must be CRB cleared, Must be CRB cleared
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. C. Brough (01995 679268)
Organised by: St Michaels on Wyre C.E. School
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Incredible Litter Pick
Where? Todmorden, Lancashire
When? 29/04/08
What's it about? The PTA and school are establishing some raised beds in an area adjacent to the school - within the church grounds. These beds will be planted to grow vegetables
Where's it happening? Todmorden CE & J & I School, Burnley Road, Todmorden
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, 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: Chris Wightman (01706 812019)
Organised by: Friends of National (Todmorden CE J & I School PTA)
Email: hazel.stobbs@tesco.net
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Social Housing For Ducks
Where? Verwood, Dorset
When? Tuesday 29th April 2008
What's it about? Verwood opportunity centre have been asked by "Friends of the Park" to build Duck Houses to go on the parks lake islands. The volunteers will build habitats and then have a day trip down to the park to see them put in place.
Where's it happening? Verwood opportunity centre, Jenna Close, Verwood
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Noel Bergin (01202642781)
Organised by: Dorset Wildlife Trust
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'Heath Land' / 'Splash of Spring Colour' / 'Summer Tones'
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 16/4/08 to 30/4/08
What's it about? - Turn over soil; removing weeds, rocks and debris. - Add sand to wet clay soil to improve texture/ drainage. - Provide gloves/ plants/ forks/ trowels and a broom to remove anything that falls on playground. - water/ tend regularly - children to become water monitors.
Where's it happening? Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham
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: Thornton Junior School
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Litter Dancers
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? We are collecting litter and plastic bottles from along-side a stream and around a wild meadow area.
Where's it happening? Heath stream, Heath, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
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Green Power
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? Clear away overgrown dead vegetation around edge of Trowbridge pond.
Where's it happening? trowbridge pond, trowbridge, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: anthony simms (as above)
Organised by: Splott Youth
Email: anthony_simms1@hotmail.com
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Make the Beds
Where? Hull, Humberside
When? 30 April 2008
What's it about? To plant shrubs and plants in an amenity bed outside the main church building. Volunteers will prepare the planting area, plant shrubs and plants, tidy and clean up.
Where's it happening? St Michaels Church, Orchard Park Road, Hull
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dennis Woods (01482 852292)
Organised by: Unity in Community
Email: dennisffw@yahoo.co.uk
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Spring Sparkle
Where? Melrose, Borders
When? 30 April
What's it about? Melrose & District C.C organise local groups ( Scouts, Brownies) to 'Clean Up' all around the Melrose area.
Where's it happening? Melrose and Surrounding area and Villages, Melrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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: Dorothy Cameron (01896 822787)
Organised by: Melrose Community Council
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Hedge Planting
Where? Penrith, Cumbria
When? 30/4/08
What's it about? Planting a hedge to screen off recycling centre in Tebay.
Where's it happening? Recycling Centre, Leagate, Tebay, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, 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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gary Murphy (01539 624788)
Organised by: Tebay Parish Council
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Pottery's Wildlife Garden
Where? Belper, Derbyshire
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? We are being more eco-friendly by: recycling waste e.g. composting and are redoing our wildlife garden so that more creatures can inhabit it. Our volunteers are pupils at our school and they are working on, at the moment, redoing our wildlife garden.
Where's it happening? Pottery Primary School,, Kilbourne Road, Belper
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: ()
Organised by: Pottery Primary School Council
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Bird Spa
Where? Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 01/05/2008
What's it about? Clearing of garden area and erecting of bird bath and feeder.
Where's it happening? Brampton Corton Little Learners, Chapel Avenue, Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Allison (01226340044)
Organised by: Brampton Corton Wood Infant School
Email: bcisallison@rgfl.org
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Hard Rock House
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? We will be making bird boxes to site in woodlands for volunteers to monitor nesting patterns.
Where's it happening? Quarry woodlands, Rumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Darling Buds of May
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Plant bulbs, flowers, fruit trees and herbs to improve outside area of reception classes.
Where's it happening? Outside Reception Classes, Ysgol Bro Eirwg, Ridgeway Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gwenno Stephens (20520755)
Organised by: Dail Drygonius
Email: gwennostephens@yahoo.co.uk
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To site bird and owl boxes on our campsite
Where? Carlisle, Cumbria
When? 1/5/08
What's it about? A volunteer will make some owl and bird boxes for us. Several volunteers will then situate the boxes at locations around our campsite, including bat boxes. Website: www.ratlingate.co.uk
Where's it happening? Ratlingate Scout campsite, Kirkandrews on Eden, Carlisle
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Ratlingate Scout Campsite
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Colourful Tubs
Where? Crook, Durham
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Our project is to brighten up our village as we are finalist in the Village of the Year Competition. Volunteers will plant several dozens of plants in wooden plant tubs sited around our village.
Where's it happening? North Bitchburn Village, North Bitchburn, Crook
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr.J.Phelan (01388 768551)
Organised by: North Bitchburn Community Association
Email: david.l.nevins@btinternet.com
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Devils Litter Bugs
Where? Hendrefoelan student village, Sketty, Swansea, West Glamorgan
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? We will be clearing a communal area of litter and a pathway running alongside a small hedged area in our student village.
Where's it happening? Hendrefoelan-hsf220/05, woodside flats, Hendrefoelan student village, Sketty, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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Grow a Garden
Where? Newtown, Powys
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Each class will have a patch of garden to grow different things. For example one class will grow sunflowers, one class wildflowers, one class vegetables etc so that we have a variety of things. We also want to put up bird boxes to encourage birds on our school site. The volunteers will help the children to dig and plant the seeds.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan, Tregynon, Newtown
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Carys Burgess (01686 650303)
Organised by: Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan
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"May Day" Call to Help the Environment
Where? Nottingham, Derbyshire
When? 01/05/2008
What's it about? 1300 pupils will take part in an "Environmental Fun Day", which will include various environmental activities such as planting.
Where's it happening? Thoresby road, Long Eaton, Nottingham
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Barbara James (01159737334)
Organised by: The Long Eaton School
Email: bjames@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk
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Brownie Nature Force
Where? Penryn, Cornwall
When? 1 May 2008
What's it about? Clear and re-plant a flower bed in local park. We intend to include flowers to attract insects, birds and other wildlife. We also wish to include plants to add scent and colour to the bed which is next to a seat.
Where's it happening? Mabe Youth and Community Hall, Primelin Place, Mabe,, Penryn
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: Melissa Dale ()
Organised by: Mabe Brownies
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Castle Caereinon School Gardening Project
Where? Welshpool, Powys
When? 1/5/08
What's it about? The school has built 3 raised beds and now wants to run a gardening club to teach the school children about growing vegetables e.g. potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, and fruit e.g. blackcurrants. Two volunteers (a total of ten) will help at the gardening club every week. However good quality tools are desperately needed.
Where's it happening? Castle Caereinion School, Castle Caereinion, Welshpool
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Castle Caereinion School
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3x Wheely Gorgeous Gardens
Where? Whitchurch, South Glamorgan
When? 1 May
What's it about? Dig out the old shrubs and weeds from the old tractor tyres, refill with top soil and plant up with range of new herbs, perennial flowers and bulbs. Construct wigwams of hazel ready for beans and sweet peas or maybe honey suckle
Where's it happening? Eglwys Wen Primary School, Whitchurch
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Jameson (02920913079)
Organised by: Friends of Eglwys Wen PTA
Email: ruth.jameson1@ntlworld.com
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Workington heritage groups
Where? Workington, Cumbria
When? 16/04/08
What's it about? Make the attached Orchard more Animal Friendly in an Old Victorian Garden. Create Boxes for Birds and Feeding Trays for the Red Squirrels. The garden in used by Groups of adults with learning difficulties and children with special needs.
Where's it happening? Helena Thompson Museum, Park End Road, Workington
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Workington Heritage Group
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May Day Fruit Planting - Plums Gala
Where? Farnborough, Hampshire
When? 2/5/08
What's it about? Help children to plant fruit trees - particularly with the digging of holes.
Where's it happening? Farnborough Granhe Nursery & Infant School, Moor Road, Farnborough
What to wear/bring:
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: Jane Armstrong (01252 541 879)
Organised by: Farnborough Grange Nursery Infant Community School & EYC
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Grow your own Sunshine
Where? Killingworth, Tyne & Wear
When? 2 May 2008
What's it about? Sunflower seed planting for children who are 11 years old and under. The tallest two Sunflowers by July 18th win a prize. The volunteers will get all the necessary resources. Make and display the posters advertising the competition. On the day they will help the children plant the seeds, explaining how to look after them, and when to plant them out in the garden. They will keep a record of all the entrants names. Entrants will telephone WMRA with the height of their sunflower and volunteers will measure the tallest ones to verify they have won.
Where's it happening? West Moor Primary School, Southgate, Killingworth
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: West Moor Residents Asssociation (0191 2161005)
Organised by: West Moor Residents Association
Email: wmra@btconnect.com
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In Remembrance
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 2 May 2008
What's it about? The first internment at Belgrave Cemetery, Leicester was baby Rosetta Getliffe, died 5.5.1881 age 11 months. "In Remembrance" the group in conjunction with Leicester City Council Bereavement Services plant bulbs, shrubs as a mark of respect.
Where's it happening? Belgrave Cemetary, near Red Hill Island, at the Junction A6, Leicester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Bulbs & Shrubs
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: Dorothy Marshall (0116 267 2018)
Organised by: Friends of Belgrave Cemetery Group
Email: dfmarshall@connectfree.co.uk
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Green Fingers & Thumbs
Where? Orchiltre, Strathclyde
When? 2nd May 2008
What's it about? The project is run by local parents/residents of Ochiltree community and is open to the whole community. It particularly encourages Youth ( 5-16 yrs olds) to plant flowers/vegetables/trees within a community garden at the rear of the village community centre. It is hoped to cultivate raised flower beds for persons within the community to sit, relax and enjoy. A local garden centre has supplied wood/chip bark and gadgets and 20 children are to cultivate the garden each week on a Friday evening. Culminating a CSV Action Day and an 'Open garden day' at the Gala event.
Where's it happening? The Old Barn, Rotterrow Farm, Orchiltre
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 26
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gussie Walker Stewart (01290 551119)
Organised by: Community Gardens Club
Email: OCPILTREE TALES@ YAHOO.CO.UK
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Black Mountains Walk
Where? South Wales, South Glamorgan
When? 02/05/2008
What's it about? Litter picking in the Black Mountains.
Where's it happening? Offa's Dyke and the North Horse Shoe, South Wales, South Wales
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Indge (01208815446)
Organised by: Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Unit
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Wild in the Hedge
Where? St. Albans, Hertfordshire
When? 2/5/08
What's it about? We have already restored a 60m stretch of an ancient hedge line (C.1660) in our park. We want to under plant it with native wild flowers i.e. Foxgloves, primroses, bluebells. We have a further 240 metres to complete! This project has the full support of our council, St. Albans City Council & Countryside Management Services. We are helped by St. Albans School Conservation team.
Where's it happening? Verulamium Park, King Harry Lane, St. Albans
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Madeleine Sansom (01727 846 761)
Organised by: Friends of Verulamium Park
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Happy Hedgehogs
Where? Argyl & Bute, Strathclyde
When? 3/05/08
What's it about? Volunteers will have a garden tidy day - weeding and planting our flower beds and vegetable garden. The apple tree will be planted and the hedgehog house assembled and sited in a quiet area of the garden amongst undergrowth.
Where's it happening? 10 Stafford Street, Helensburgh, Argyl & Bute
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments
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: ()
Organised by: Lomond School Nursery
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Screening Using Natural Methods for Habitat Creation
Where? Cockermouth, Cumbria
When? 3 May 2008
What's it about? We recently obtained a new container for equipment storage. We would like to have the container blend into the environment. In order to do this we would like to plant a hedge around the container. The hedge should be based on local hedging plants. In addition to the hedge we also plan in putting a small fence around the container entrance area and would like to incorporate bird boxes and hardy climbing plants as part of the screening. Our long term objective is to use natural screening methods to hide the container. This would help reduce the visual impact of the container and provide a natural habitat for birds and insects.
Where's it happening? Grasmoor Rugby Club, Strawberry How, Cockermouth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Sandra Vives Lynch (01946 833123)
Organised by: Cockermouth Company of Archers
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Crazy Paving Footpath
Where? Crook,, Durham
When? 3 May 2008
What's it about? We need to clear a site to prepare for laying a footpath which will form an entrance into a Community Garden. The path will be 1mt wide and form a central raised garden.
Where's it happening? 7 Constantine Rd,, North Bitchburn, Crook,
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Phelan (01388 768551)
Organised by: North Bitchburn Community Association
Email: david.l.nevins@btinternet.com
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Copsey Facelift
Where? Drayton, Hampshire
When? 3 May 2008
What's it about? Tidying up of underpass and surrounding area to include litter pick; clearing rubbish; cutting back undergrowth; improve lighting; paint fence and underpass walls and ceiling.
Where's it happening? Copsey Path (underpass), Copsey Path, Drayton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, Enthusiasm, sense of humour!
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: Jo Derham (07904 809677)
Organised by: North East Community Improvement Partnership
Email: jderham@courtlanejnr.portsmouth.sch.uk
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Girvan Community Garden
Where? Girvan, Strathclyde
When? 3/5/08
What's it about? Community garden clearance; volunteers will help to complete garden clearance of brambles, roots, stumps, rubbish and any other debris.
Where's it happening? Knockcushan Gardens (rear garden), Knockcushan Street, Girvan
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Campbell (01465 713 439)
Organised by: Make It Happen
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Join in and Build an Eco Friendly Round House
Where? Northampton, Northamptonshire
When? 3 May 2008
What's it about? Be part of the team to help us build an eco friendly round house to shelter us all from the rain and for cuppa's. This will be built from reclaimed/recycled materials providing shelter in our permaculture garden. We want to share our knowledge on materials to use, design and construct methods. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as this project is going to be very practical.
Where's it happening? Hunthe Garden, off Lutterworth Road, Abington, Northampton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, No
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: Susan Walmsley (01933 275257)
Organised by: South Court Environmental
Email: nalderpf@scenpton.fsnet.co.uk
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Gardening Party - Spring has Sprung
Where? Oldbury, West Midlands
When? 3 May
What's it about? This is an ideal time for the volunteers, to start looking after the garden before the plants and weeds grow out of control. This will also keep the garden looking presentable and encourage clients to use the garden to its full potential. Weeding, sweeping and clearing the patio will also take place.
Where's it happening? The Bereavement Centre, Popes Lane, Oldbury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch, 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: Gayna Woodland (0121 5444510)
Organised by: Cruse Bereavement Care Sandwell
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Bulb Planting
Where? Penrith, Cumbria
When? 3/5/08
What's it about? Bulb planting in and around the village of Tebay.
Where's it happening? Tebay, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, 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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gary Murphy (01539 624 788)
Organised by: Tebay Parish Council
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Save Mr Bumble
Where? Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
When? 03/05/2008
What's it about? Preparing ground for planting of trees.
Where's it happening? Abbey Lane Allotments, Abbey Lane, Abbey Green, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent
What to wear/bring: 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Evening Sentinel (01782602525)
Organised by: Abbey Lane Allotments Association
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Mud
Where? Swindon, Wiltshire
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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Eccleston Scout Group
Where? Chorley, Lancashire
When? 04/05/08
What's it about? Tidy and plant up area around Eccleston Scout HQ. Eccleston Scout Group, Brownies and volunteer parents will be helping on the day to complete the HQ face lift.
Where's it happening? Eccleston Scout HQ,, Drapers Ave, Eccleston, Chorley
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P Elton ()
Organised by: Eccleston Scout Group
Email: paulinelton@googlemail.com
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Blooming Bitchburn
Where? Crook, Durham
When? 4 May 2008
What's it about? Sited around North Bitchburn village are 14" diameter half oak wooden flower tubs. Our project is once again to re-fill these tubs with flowers. Each tub needs fresh compost and flowers.
Where's it happening? North Bitchburn Village, North Bitchburn, Crook
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr.J.Phelan (01388 768551)
Organised by: North Bitchburn Community Association
Email: david.l.nevins@btinternet.com
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Scrub the Scrub, at Brompton Cemetery
Where? London, Greater London
When? 4 May 2008
What's it about? Graves at London's magnificent Brompton cemetery have been sadly neglected over time. Our project will use volunteers to give the cemetery a real face lift and bring the area back to its former glory. We'll also be making wildlife friendly habitats in between tombstones and allowing wildflowers to gain a foothold.
Where's it happening? Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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Give a Hog a Home
Where? Long Buckby, Northamptonshire
When? 4/5/08
What's it about? To make "homes" for wildlife - bees, hedgehogs etc.
Where's it happening? Mill Park Reserve, West Street, Long Buckby
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? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jayne Storkey (01327 843485)
Organised by: Mill Park Reserve
Email: jaynelouise22@hotmail.com
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Clean the Bowl
Where? Stockport, Greater Manchester
When? 4 May 2008
What's it about? The project is to clean thoroughly a local green beauty spot, Heaton Mersey Bowl. The volunteers will collect the litter and plant flowers to make this beautiful open green space even more attractive and to recycle as much of the accumulated rubbish as possible.
Where's it happening? Heaton Mersey Bowl, Heaton Mersey, Stockport
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Jokes and good company
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? lots
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jerry (07971 144 006)
Organised by: Heaton Mersey Village Conservation Group
Email: info@hmvcg.org.uk
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Missile Seekers
Where? Swansea, West Glamorgan
When? 4/5/08
What's it about? Port Eynon Beach has enjoyed Blue Flag status for many years and we intend to litter pick the edges of the dunes and around a small stream joining the beach.
Where's it happening? Port Eynon Beach, Port Eynon, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Dogs not allowed on beach from May to September, Dogs not allowed on beach from May to September
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: G Payne (079744955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
Email: porteynonboatbayclub@robpayne.net
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Creating Scots Pine Woods On An Abandoned Shale Bing
Where? West Calder, Lothian
When? 4/5/08
What's it about? Plant Scots Pine Trees and provide support/protection with stakes and cages.
Where's it happening? Addiewell Bing, West Calder
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Parents of children must have own transport, Parents of children must have own transport
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Debbie (0131 337 0223)
Organised by: Lothian Conservation Volunteers
Email: enquiries@lcu.org.uk
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