Projects taking place in the week beginning
5 May 2008

Long & Winding Road
Where? cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? Clear away litter and other items that have been dumped by the general public.
Where's it happening? csv house, williams way, 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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: suzanne lockwood (02920415717)
Organised by: csv education
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Volunteers Take Root
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? We have a neglected garden which volunteers and visitors use we intend to dig and replant the raised beds, and tidy the surrounding area.
Where's it happening? CSV Training Wales, CSV House, Williams Way,, 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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (02920415757)
Organised by: CSV Training
Email: dcoultis@csvtw.co.uk
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Growing Our Own Tuck Shop
Where? Carron, Falkirk, Central
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? We are going to be building planters and planting fruit bushes to provide our tuck shop with fruit to sell. Volunteer will help to build and plant.
Where's it happening? Carron Primary School, Alloa Road, Carron, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: vivien.gillies@falkirk.gov.uk (01324 503450)
Organised by: Carron Primary School
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The Noise
Where? Edgware, Greater London
When? 3 -5 May
What's it about? This year we aim to clean up and rejuvenate the North Road housing estate and the Watling Market by improving gardens, removing litter and graffiti and on the final day hold a fun day for the community. We also aim to hold workshops with incentives to get young people involved with improving their community and helping others.
Where's it happening? North Road & Watling Market, Burnt Oak, Edgware
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Ottaviani (0208 9528292)
Organised by: Burnt Oak Christian Fellowship
Email: bocfevangelism@aol.com
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Braithwaite in Bloom
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
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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Growing Pains
Where? Trowbridge, Wiltshire
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
REF E4

No Man's Land
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 6 May 2008
What's it about? Port manor road has a huge litter problem as it is part of an industrial estate and fast food vans we are clearing a section of land that runs between houses and school of litter.
Where's it happening? portmanor road, splott, 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? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: lorraine gilmore (as above)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
Email: southsplottresidents@hotmail.co.uk
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Hillside School Composters
Where? Cumnock, Strathclyde
When? 6 May 2008
What's it about? Building a willow compost heap and adding a further bed containing butterfly/bee attracting plants in garden area
Where's it happening? Hillside School, Dalgleish Avenue, Cumnock
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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
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Wild About Edinburgh
Where? Edinburgh, Lothian
When? 5/5/08 & 6/5/08
What's it about? We will be seeding a rundown strip of land adjacent to a major road coming into Edinburgh with a wildflower meadow. We will plant Scottish species ethically collected by a Scottish company and planned specifically to improve biodiversity and attract wildlife. The ground has been rotovated and the volunteers will spread the seed and rake it in over the 2 day period.
Where's it happening? Western Approach Road (verge), Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Reading (07989582110)
Organised by: Brown Earth Landscapes
Email: claire@brownearthlandscapes.com
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Wildlife Hotspot
Where? Guisborough, Cleveland
When? 6 may 2008
What's it about? We hope to plant flowering shrubs and bushes around the entrance to our local native reserve. This will not only make the entrance visually attractive but will also encourage and attract wildlife in to the area.
Where's it happening? Guisborough Forest and Walkways, Local Nature Reserve, Guisborough
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr N Thirkell (01287 631132)
Organised by: Friends of Guisborough Forest and Walkway
Email: tedamos32@hotmail.com
REF E368

Butterfly & Conservation Sanctuary
Where? Kirkmichael, Tayside
When? 6/5/08
What's it about? To Make a Butterfly garden. We will regenerate a piece of waste ground into a Scottish Wild Flower garden to attract butterflies and other insects. The Kindrogan Field Centre is in wooded grounds on the banks of the River Ardle in the picturesque Scottish Highlands. It lies within easy reach of some of the remotest areas of the UK with inspiring landforms and a rich range of wildlife habitats.
Where's it happening? Kindrogan Field Centre,, Enochdhu, Kirkmichael
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ian Milford (01250 882282)
Organised by: 30th Strathardle Scouts
Email: milford6@madasafish.com
REF S101

Dry Stone Walling
Where? Lincoln, Lincolnshire
When? 6th may 2008
What's it about? Repairing dry stone wall at school lane in Bratteby which was damaged by traffic. Volunteers will be learning the basic dry stone walling techniques to help repair a traditional Village feature and wildlife habitat.
Where's it happening? School lane, Bralleby, Lincoln
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? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Rodger (07764655668)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: richard-clayton@hotmail.co.uk
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Skerton Grow and Grow Group
Where? Slyne Road, Lancashire
When? 06/05/2008
What's it about? Launching an afternoon school group by planting plants in newly designed garden
Where's it happening? Skerton Community Association, King George's Field, Slyne Road
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Louise Andrews (01524380818)
Organised by: Skerton Community Association
Email: loudandrews@aol.com
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New Allotments
Where? Rushey Mead, Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 7/5/08
What's it about? Teachers and children will plant various vegetables; lettuce, potatoes, carrots, pumpkins etc in the recently developed school allotments. This will help the children, some of whom have special needs, to learn about the importance of organically grown food as well as raising awareness of the environment while at the same time teaching them the values of team work and be a physically beneficial exercise also.
Where's it happening? Herrick Primary School, Lockerbie Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jo Hulme (0116 2665656)
Organised by: Herrick Primary School
REF E55

Beavers Go Native
Where? Buxton, Derbyshire
When? 8 May 2008
What's it about? Dig, tidy up and plant borders on edge of church pathway. Local beavers will be helped to contribute to their environment, help their community church and learn about growing and maintaining native shrubs and plants.
Where's it happening? st peters church, st peters road, Buxton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: lia roos (07986917908)
Organised by: 17th st peters scouts
Email: lia.roos@btinternet.com
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Little Planters
Where? Rhydyfelin, Mid Glamorgan
When? 8/5/08
What's it about? - Individually plant seed/flowers to care for. - Plant in planters collaboratively made with wood worker. - Decorate spoon/trawls to use in planting activity and as plant indicator/marker name labels. All to take place in the grounds of the children's centre.
Where's it happening? C/O Rhydyfelin Nursery School, Holly Street, Rhydyfelin
What to wear/bring: Enthusiasm
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Cherry Richmond (07786523758)
Organised by: Rhydyfelin Woodland Group
REF W69

The Veggie Mites
Where? STRANRAER, Dumfries & Galloway
When? 8 May 2008
What's it about? The after-school group of our project are going to create a garden area where they will grow flowers , seeds and vegetables in a eco-friendly, organic nature, they will receive help from parent volunteers and other local people who have an interest in this type of work. We are a Scottish charity who live in a recognised area of multiple deprivation and would like to encourage the children and volunteers to participate in a healthy pastime that will have multiple advantages to everyone.
Where's it happening? Stranraer Childcare Centre., London Road, STRANRAER
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, No
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, NO
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: lesley-Anne Ferrol - Senior Practitioner (01776 705486)
Organised by: Galloway Childcare Company
Email: sharonplaycare@btconnect.com
REF S85

Hedge Busters
Where? Swansea, West Glamorgan
When? 8 May 2008
What's it about? We are clearing litter, in particular crisp packets and cans, that has collected in a hedge in our local woods.
Where's it happening? Woodside Woods, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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Going Wild
Where? Forres, Grampian
When? 9/5/08
What's it about? Creating a wildlife garden in a disused area for pupils, parents and the general public to enjoy. The garden will be used for John Muir Activities in discovering wild life. Young people will dig over beds, sow seeds, create a log pile, and plant shrubs to encourage wildlife and maintain the area.
Where's it happening? Pilmuir Nursery School, Forres
What to wear/bring: 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: Margaret Cowie (07800670665)
Organised by: Grampian Police
REF S28

Flower Flight
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? 9 May 2008
What's it about? Clean steps and railings of large building in prominent position on the banks of the River Ness. Volunteers will clear and clean the area, plant concrete pots with summer flowers and shrubs to enhance this listed building for tourists and locals.
Where's it happening? Free North Church,, Bank Street,, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: R Finlay (01463 241765)
Organised by: Kidzone
Email: rfinlay@toucansurf.com
REF S48

Beautifull Borders
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
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
REF E344

Meadows and Marshes
Where? Kinghorn, Fife
When? 28th & 29th April, 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th May 2008
What's it about? Regeneration of an existing wildflower meadow and creation of new wildflower gardens on the Ecology Centre site. Work to be carried out by volunteers with the aim of making grasslands more bio diverse, thus attracting a range of wildlife. Improvement of marsh areas on site by growing wetland plants to enhance biodiversity. Volunteers will sow the wildflower meadow and garden. They will grow marsh plants from seed and then transfer these to the wetlands.
Where's it happening? Craigencalt, Kinghorn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Gray (01592 891567)
Organised by: The Ecology Centre
Email: admin@theecologycentre.org
REF S94

Nelson Garden Project
Where? Monmouth, Powys
When? 09/05/2008
What's it about? Restoration of Historic Walled garden area, beginning with removal of brambles etc
Where's it happening? Nelson Garden, Monmouth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Penny Thomas (01600715507)
Organised by: Monmouth A Practical Gardening Group
REF W45

Feeding our Friends
Where? Small Heath, West Midlands
When? 09 May
What's it about? Volunteers will create a vegetable garden at our local Eco park. They will help to dig over the beds and pot up vegetable seeds. Crops such as potatoes and onions will be planted immediately in the ground. These vegetable, including a variety of other vegetables, grown from seeds, will provide a wonderful harvest later in the year and will be cooked for the local pensioners for harvest festival.
Where's it happening? Eco Park, 258a Hobmoor Road, Small Heath
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jodi Winter (0121 464 6420)
Organised by: St Benedicts Infant School
Email: enquiry@stbenedic.bham.sch.uk
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Creating A Better External Environment For Everyone Within School
Where? Workington, Cumbria
When? 19/5/08
What's it about? This project originated from the school council. The children are very keen to improve and enhance the outside area of the playground. Following this I involved a group of parents who are now working extremely hard on this project. We are going to start this project off with developing a picnic area.
Where's it happening? Westfield Nursery & Primary School, Nilsson Drive, Workington
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Louise Starkey (01900 325 257)
Organised by: Westfield Nursery & Primary School
Email: louise1066@hotmail.com
REF E377

Flower Power
Where? Barnstaple, Devon
When? 10/05/2008
What's it about? Our youth club enjoys gardening and we would like to return to Magdalene Lawn, A sheltered housing complex, to tidy up the flower beds to the rear of the site and add a splash of colour for the summer months, including a hanging basket to be displayed on a tree in the middle of the plot. The flowerbeds concerned were originally developed by an elderly tenant who can't manage them any more and they are neglected for much of the year.
Where's it happening? Magdalene Lawn, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple
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: Christine Brennan (01271 326 138)
Organised by: Children's Summer Club
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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Planting of Sensual Plants and Trees in Sensory Garden
Where? Bristol, Gloucestershire
When? 10/05/2008
What's it about? Arrange and plant a selection of plants and trees in a sensory garden
Where's it happening? Page Park, Staple Hill, Bristol
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Stephanie Purser (01179570032)
Organised by: The Friends Of Page Park
REF E231

Early Morning Bird Song and Litter Pick
Where? Burwarton, Shropshire
When? 10 May 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will turn up early at 5:30am to be led around the public open space listening to and learning bird song as they pick up litter on the way around.
Where's it happening? Car Park/ Local Walk Side, Burwarton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Breakfast
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Tucker (01588 - 660 845)
Organised by: Lanius
Email: www.lanius.org.uk
REF E51

Compost Action Day
Where? Falmouth, Cornwall
When? 10 May 2008
What's it about? Compost promotion event, linking in with national compost week. Volunteers will be encouraged to take part in practical composting activity, including rotating existing compost heaps, sieving and creating new heaps from waste materials. There will also be a range of composting information and education material for participants to take away as well as compost competitions.
Where's it happening? Falmouth Green Centre, Union Rd, Falmouth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, On site resources and facilities
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Guy Doncaster (01736 334684)
Organised by: Cornwall Waste Action
Email: info@wasteaction.org.uk
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Wobble On Down To Tylorstown
Where? Ferndale, Mid Glamorgan
When? 10 May 2008
What's it about? Help clean up the scout hall grounds and surrounding area adjacent to the scout hall.
Where's it happening? Park view, Tylorstown, Ferndale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Webber (01443 423550)
Organised by: 1st Pontygwaith Scout Group
Email: john@webber1883.freeserve.co.uk
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Golcar Lily Day
Where? Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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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Operation Wind Break 2
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
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
REF E327

Wildflower Power
Where? Nr Milgavie, Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? 26/4/08 and 10/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will remove turf and prepare the soil for wildflower sowing and plug planting. One section is approximately 32m squared and the 40m squared. Volunteers will erect a low fence around the area to delineate it. We will erect interpretive signs to explain how and why we are creating wildflower meadows. As well as planting wildflower plugs, we will also be sowing seeds and planting climbers.
Where's it happening? Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milgavie, Glasgow
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6586)
Organised by: Mugdock Conservation Volunteers
Email: rangers@mugdock.org
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Enhancing Avian Ecology on Dun Coillich
Where? Pitlochry, Tayside
When? 16/3/08 - 10/5/08
What's it about? The aim of this project is to enhance the avian ecology of Dun Coillich, especially around the observation area by increasing shelter, nesting sites and feeding stations. This will require the purchasing of trees and scrub plants such as bramble and gorse, together with appropriate stakes and tubes. It will also require nest boxes and bird tables. Ultimately we hope to build a martin wall for Sand Martins, which breed at the Northern part of Dun Coillich. Volunteers will be required to plant trees and place nest boxes. Most of these volunteers will probably be drawn from the HPCLT membership but increasingly local schools are helping with working parties.
Where's it happening? Dun Coillich, Pitlochry
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robin Hull (01887 840380)
Organised by: Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust
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Tarbert East Loch Beach Clean
Where? Tarbert, Strathclyde
When? 10 May
What's it about? Clean beaches in the East Loch Tarbert and remove all rubbish, (mainly by boat),
Where's it happening? East Loch Tarbert, Tarbert
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Use of Boat
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McPhail (01880 820643)
Organised by: Tarbert Conservation Initiative
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Medina Riverside Clean Up 08
Where? Whippingham, Isle of Wight
When? 10/05/2008
What's it about? Collecting litter from the river bank. What can be recycled will be by Island Waste, all other waste will be disposed of appropriately.
Where's it happening? Medina River, Between Folly Inn and Island Harbour, Whippingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Sharp box for hypodermic needles
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tony Saunders (07768130174)
Organised by: Whippingham Community Association
REF E265

Little Green Fingers
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? We, as a pre-school, are starting our first year of growing vegetables and fruit. We have already started by growing from seeds in our indoor area. On this date we would like to involve children and parents alike in planting our seedlings outdoors. For this we will need various pots and grow bags, as well as a water-butt (for watering).
Where's it happening? Barugh Green Village Hall, Barugh Green Road, Barugh Green,, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ben Harper (01226 390 810)
Organised by: Barugh Green Pre-school
Email: barughgreenpreschool@yahoo.com
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Desirable Dormitories for Dozing Dormice
Where? , Sainsbury, South Yorkshire
When? Sunday 11th May 2008
What's it about? During routine maintenance of bird boxes located on Harnham Slope, a wooden area of the edge of Selbury city, a dormouse way discovered illegally in a bird box! Harnham Slope has already been recorded at the Biological Records Centre and the project now is to purchase and erect boxes specifically suited to dormice, in an attempt to aid the recovery of the endangered species.
Where's it happening? 14 Bishop Drive, Harnham, , Sainsbury
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine (01722337752)
Organised by: Friends of Harnham Slope
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Banking On Safety
Where? Fleet, Hampshire
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? Banks on the feeder stream are eroding. Volunteers will drive in stakes and weave vegetation to create 'hurdle'-style reinforcements, back-filled with sand and soil. Ballast will be used to repair eroded footpath.
Where's it happening? Fleet Pond Local Nature Reserve, Fleet
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colin Gray (01252 616183)
Organised by: Fleet Pond Society
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"Pairc-Life"
Where? Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Our project involves planting trees and shrubs in the school grounds to encourage birds and wildlife into our school environment so that we can observe the growth of the trees and how birds and animals interact with them and each other.
Where's it happening? Pairc Primary School, Gravir, Isle of Lewis
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, enthusiasm
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no dogs as new lambs/sheep nearby, no dogs as new lambs/sheep nearby
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: School (01851 880338)
Organised by: Pairc Primary School
Email: paircschool@fnes.net
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Bat & Bird Watch
Where? Kirkmichael, Strathclyde
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? To put up bird and bat boxes in the school grounds. Volunteers will construct the boxes and then hang them onto some of the mature trees and buildings in the school grounds. Pupils and volunteers will then undertake a series of surveys to identify what species of bird and bat are present.
Where's it happening? 14 Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isobel McCrorie (01655 750285)
Organised by: Kirkmichael Primary School
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Living Science at Sgoil Nan Loch
Where? Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Our project is about setting up and maintaining a living science area where pupils will be able to observe and interact with flora and fauna.
Where's it happening? Sgoil nan Loch, Cameron Terrace, Lochs, Isle of Lewis
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: school (01851 705187)
Organised by: Sgoil nan Loch
Email: areeves1a@fnes.net
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Scrub the Scrub, at Tower Hamlets Cemetery
Where? Mile End, Greater London
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Tower Hamlets cemetery Park is one of London's 'magnificent seven' cemeteries, and is now being lovingly restored to a natural park, able to support a variety of different wildlife. Our work will help with the management of this beautiful area of woodland which will make the area an accessible and appealing public attraction as well as a welcoming environment in which the wildlife population can flourish.
Where's it happening? Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park,, Southern Grove,, Mile End
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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Strimming the Miles
Where? Peeblesshire, Borders
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? We maintain and refurbish milestones along A703 Peebles-Edinburgh road. We will be cutting back scrub and grass next to milestones and tidying up around them.
Where's it happening? A703 Peebles - Leadburn road, Peebles, Peeblesshire
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Transport & high-visible tabards
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Douglas Wright (01721 720791)
Organised by: Peebles Gutterbluids Society
Email: reiver472003@yahoo.co.uk
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Sand Crawlers
Where? Port Eynon, South Glamorgan
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? This is a litter pick up to remove rubbish from a local habitat.
Where's it happening? Swansea Sand Dunes, Port Eynon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: avril james (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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Build The Burton Beck Steps
Where? Richmond, North Yorkshire
When? 11/5/08
What's it about? Construct a footpath and steps to allow access for local people and visitors to the Beck at Constable, Burton, North Yorkshire.
Where's it happening? 18 Linden Road, Skeeby, Richmond
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: J Lawrence (01677 470 821)
Organised by: Friends of Apple Loft Conservation Group
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Rosehall Trails Pond Planting Project
Where? Rosehall, Highland
When? 8/5/08 - 11/5/08
What's it about? The Rosehall and District Action Group is a constituted community based organisation. The pond we created in August 2007 to promote bio-diversity requires planting with suitable wet land plants and shrubs around its banks. We have been advised what is required, given the location, by a professional. The cost of plants will be around £220. Volunteers, who include the local children, will clear the banks and immediate area, then plant up.
Where's it happening? The Rosehall Trails Log Cabin Education Centre, Rosehall
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colin Gilmour (01549 441 374)
Organised by: Rosehall and District Action Group
Email: sheneval@btinternet.com
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Cuttlefish Trail
Where? Wareham, Dorset
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? The cuttlefish trail will be created out of a variety of structures attached to the seabed in Kimmeridge Bay to encourage cuttlefish to lay their eggs on. Volunteers will monitor the trail, noting any cuttlefish and/or eggs present. If eggs are laid these will be monitored until they hatch. The period involved will be May to early June. Volunteers will snorkel with waterproof slates and pencils for recording, and underwater cameras. The aim is to trial various structures that cuttlefish, a species over fished in many areas, like to lay their eggs on ( a bit like providing nest boxes for birds).
Where's it happening? Marine Centre, Kimmeridge, Wareham
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch, wetsuit, towel, wetsuit boots
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, snorkel equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? volunteers should have a snorkelling or diving qualification, volunteers should have a snorkelling or diving qualification
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: marine centre wardens (01929 481044)
Organised by: Dorset Wildlife Trust
Email: kimmeridge@dorsetwildlife.co.uk
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