Projects taking place in the week beginning
12 May 2008

Bog Garden Project In The Forest Area Of Our School Grounds
Where? Bridgend, South Glamorgan
When? 12/5/08
What's it about? We would like to create a bog garden in our forest area at the rear of the school. We intend to line a natural dip in the ground with pond liner (spiked with holes to let standing water drain slightly) and plant bog-loving plants within it. The volunteers will clear the area, line the base with pond liner and plant the bog garden.
Where's it happening? Tondu Primary School, Meadow St, Aberkenfig, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs. A. Evans (01656 722 447)
Organised by: Tondu Primary School
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Bread & Pickles.
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 12 May 2008
What's it about? We have a small area of land that is being cultivated into flower beds. The volunteers will be cutting back overgrown hedges and weeds.
Where's it happening? Vision 21, Fairwater Gardens, Bwlch Road,, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Patio Paradise
Where? Lincoln, Lincolnshire
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? To transform our patio area left dull after winter, into a colourful area with flowers. These flowers will be in containers, pots and hanging baskets. There will also be some directly in the ground. Volunteers will clear & dig the area then plant all flowers
Where's it happening? 169 Larne Rd, Brant Road, Lincoln
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Watts (01522 801232)
Organised by: Greenlands Community Centre
Email: greenlands.centre@ntlbusiness.com
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A Bird in the Hand
Where? Maidstone, Kent
When? 12 May 2008
What's it about? Install bird/bat boxes in the trees surrounding around our border.
Where's it happening? Buckland Road, Maidstone
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andy Browne (01622 752103)
Organised by: Maidstone Grammar school for Girls
Email: abrowne@maidstonegirlsgrammar.kent.sch.uk
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Re-planting of Flowers and Shrubs In and Around Caotham Memorial Hall
Where? Redcar, Cleveland
When? 12/5/08
What's it about? All of the 18 flower barrels, 3 wall brackets, 4 flower and shrub beds need to be tidied and re-planted. The necessary process of renewing the compost in the containers is a costly and lengthy one. General maintenance will continue throughout the year.
Where's it happening? Coatham Memorial Hall Garden, Coatham Road, Redcar
What to wear/bring: 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: Suzanne Rehbohm (01642 775 165)
Organised by: Flower Power For Redcar
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Communal Floral Display: Global Warming
Where? Usk, Powys
When? 12/5/08
What's it about? A large wooden planter will be planted in the town square by volunteers. The theme of this year's communal planting is global warming and climate change. The planter is the centrepiece and will be planted with annuals to a design by local children to reflect global warming. Selected plants will be drought tolerant and be supplied with water retentive gel.
Where's it happening? Twyre Square, Usk
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: John Evans (01291 671 277)
Organised by: Usk in Bloom
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Colour My Grass
Where? West Midlands, West Midlands
When? 12 May 2008
What's it about? Plant & Create borders around grass areas around the site, The designs to be followed for this garden area have been developed & completed by the pupils
Where's it happening? Regents Road, Tiverdale, West Midlands
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P Willets (01384 254565)
Organised by: Tiverdale Hall Primary School
Email: headteacher@tividalehall.sandwell.sch.uk
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West Park Trowel Troopers
Where? West Road, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan
When? May 12th 2008
What's it about? West Park Trowel Troopers are keen to start their new action of creating their own community allotment. Children and Community volunteers are seeking funds to buy planters,soil,seeds and seed trays to grow their own and experience what they have grown and taken care of, cooked and used in their school dinners.
Where's it happening? West Park Eco Warriors, West Park Primary, West Road, Porthcawl
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nanette Williams (01656 815510)
Organised by: West Park Eco Warriors
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Hanging Around Planted Firmly In The Ground
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 13/5/08
What's it about? The Gardening Club based at the local school will plant up hanging baskets and raised beds.
Where's it happening? Bank End Primary School, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Wendy Slater (01226 774432 or 07786 525772)
Organised by: Bank End Neighbourhood Management Project
Email: wendyslater@barnsley.gov.uk
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
Where? Barry, South Glamorgan
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? Eco Schools are trying hard for the school to be a recognised Eco School. We agreed to tackle litter as a project. This would take place by the subway area. Members of the local community are also keen to see an improvement.
Where's it happening? Link Road, Barry
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: (01446 729250)
Organised by: St Richard Gwyn RC High School
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Rising to new life
Where? Bristol, Avon
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? We have bought a lot of land (field) and turned it into a new churchyard. Volunteers will dig out field weeds in garden area and mulch it and create wildlife area.
Where's it happening? Holy trinity Church, Main Road, Cleeve, Bristol
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, encouragement
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: cathy.horder@btinternet.com (01934 833152)
Organised by: Holy Trinity Church, Cleeve
Email: cathy.horder@btinternet.com
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SHEEP MAY SAFELY GRAZE
Where? BURRINGTON, Avon
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? The small community orchard at Rickford needs grazing for its traditional management; at least one side of the field needs stock proofing before we can get sheep in. We hope to buy the fencing and ask for a group from the Weston Volunteer Centre to help us put it in place.
Where's it happening? Rrickford Community Orchard, RICKFORD, BURRINGTON
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Rickford Community Association
Email: judith.tranter@virgin.net
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Cockenzie & Port Seton's Monster Spring Clean
Where? Port Seton, Lothian
When? 13/5/08
What's it about? Members of Cockenzie and Port Seton In Bloom will co-ordinate and participate in the project. Over a period of 2 weeks commencing 13th April 2008, approximately 10 local organisations (Brownies, Youth Clubs, Sports Clubs, Local Businesses, Churches etc) will do a litter pick or a beach cleaning a specified location in the town. Youth groups will be supervised by their own leaders.
Where's it happening? Cockenzie &, Port Seton
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?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sheila Chambers (01875 812410)
Organised by: Cockenzie & Port Seton in Bloom Group
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Disabled Access Gate to Community Woodland
Where? Tarvin, Cheshire
When? 13/05/08
What's it about? Installation of a Disabled Access Gate to the 11 acre Community Woodland that has been created as a village amenity over the last 10 years by volunteers.
Where's it happening? Broom Heath Lane, Tarvin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Evans (01829 740781)
Organised by: Tarvin Community Woodland Trust
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Pretty Plant Pots
Where? Wick, Highland
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? The 6 children who attend the autism Nursery will plant a variety of seeds and bulbs in to pots. We will take photos of the children while doing this and will regularly encourage the children to check on the plants and seeds progress. We feel sure that the children will enjoy this as it will be very active and multi-sensory. We will display our plans for the children's parents and give them copies of photos of their child planting. We would then encourage the children to talk about the planting and to draw what they think will grow.
Where's it happening? Seaforth Avenue, Wick
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: Caithness Early Years Autism Centre - Nursery
Email: JacquiBudge@hcs.uhi.ac.uk
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Growing Up
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? The Junior Impact Team from the local primary school will plant up hanging baskets and beds at the nearby sheltered housing complex.
Where's it happening? Maltas Court, Worsborough Dale, Barnsley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Wendy Slater (01226 774432 or 07786 525772)
Organised by: Bank End Neighbourhood Management Project
Email: wendyslater@barnsley.gov.uk
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Green Grows The Allotment Oh!
Where? Bridgend, South Glamorgan
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? 2 volunteers will encourage a small group of young people to prepare the soil (organic growing) and plant various vegetables, herbs and flowers for later tasting! Aim: To identify benefits of growing your own.
Where's it happening? Brackla Allotment Site, Brackla Estate, Bridgend
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angela James (01656 647 891)
Organised by: The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Email: thebridgemps.org.uk
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Creation of Habitat For Birds
Where? Lothian, Central
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? We have been working on a site to create an area for birds to safely feed and nest. We want to plant trees, shrubs and plants that benefit insects, butterflies, bees and ultimately birds.
Where's it happening? 51 Gorgie Road, Lothian
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Blair McNeil (0131 337 4202)
Organised by: Gorgie City Farm
Email: helen@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk
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Saltways Gardening Project
Where? Webheath, Worcestershire
When? 14 May 2008
What's it about? We have a total of 24 residents who each have their own garden plots here at Saltways; they vary in size with the largest measuring approximately five feet by eight feet. Key Tasks: These are the most important tasks that we need help with: - 1) To clear away any dead leaves, weeds, dead plants and litter from each of our resident’s garden plots. - 2) To prune any existing plants as necessary in each pl. - 3) To dead head any plants that require attention. - 4) To turn over the soil in each plot, and dig in compost as necessity. - 5) To plant and water in any plants that have been provided for each pl. - 6) To clear away all debris created as a result of the above activity. Additional Tasks: These are extra tasks that we would like help with, if time and resources permit it: - 1) To clear away dead leaves, weeds, dead plants and any litter from other flower beds near the car park, drive way and entrance to the building. - 2) To clear away dead leaves, weeds, dead plants and any litter from any planters and pots in the gardens.
Where's it happening? Saltways, Church Road, Webheath
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch
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: Alison White (07793802580)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability - Wales and West
Email: alison.white@LCDisability.org
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Sensational Senses
Where? Blaina, Gwent
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? To plant a herb garden on a small patch of reclaimed ground next to the nursery playground. The ground will need preparing ,plants will need to be purchased and then the children can be involved in the planting and maintenance of the patch.
Where's it happening? Ystruth Primary School, East Pentwyn, Blaina
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brian Winstanley (01495290955)
Organised by: Ystruth Primary School
Email: ystruth.primary@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
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Whitchurch Woodland Scheme
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? To continue our work in planting saplings around the boundary to act as a carbon sink and improve local habitat.
Where's it happening? Whitchurch High School, Glan Y Nant Terrace, 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 13
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (02920629700)
Organised by: Whitchurch High School
Email: majors@whitchurch.cardiff.sch.uk
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Working Ride on High Level Route NCN
Where? Cardiff, West Glamorgan
When? 15 May 2008
What's it about? We will be checking one of our more remote cycle trails, the 'High Level Route' to make sure it is safe and pleasant to ride. Cutting back vegetation, checking and securing surfaces, putting up vital new signs to ensure people don't get lost, cleaning off graffiti and litter picking.
Where's it happening? NCN 47 'High Level' route from Neath to Pontypridd, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roanna Larsen (02920 662 316)
Organised by: Sustrans Cymru
Email: Roanna.Larsen@sustrans.org.uk
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Little Green fingers
Where? Gilfach Goch, Porth, Mid Glamorgan
When? 15/05/08
What's it about? We will be using the grant to buy gardening equipment suitable for 5-7 year olds. They will be planting strawberry plants, herbs and some flowers In our newly constructed raised beds. We need to plant flowers ready for our butterflies which will be released when they are grown.
Where's it happening? Kenry Street, Evanstown, Gilfach Goch, Porth
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Suzanne Fletcher (01443)
Organised by: Abercerdin Primary School
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Playing For The Future Of Our Planet
Where? Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire
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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Community Action Day
Where? Ryton, Tyne & Wear
When? 15th may 2008
What's it about? Full year group of 215 year 8 students carrying out environmental projects. Also working with elderly residents and younger junior school pupils. Gardening, decorating, working with voluntary groups such as CSV,BTCV,Gateshead countryside volunteers, gateshead community network.
Where's it happening? Main Road ( also various locations), Ryton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs S Hitchens ()
Organised by: Ryton Comprehensive School
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Protect Our Fritillaries
Where? Tamworth, Staffordshire
When? 15/5/08
What's it about? Tamworth's Broad Meadow has one of a few sites in the whole country where native shakes head fritillaries still grow. The volunteers will make and put up wire netting cages around the plants to prevent birds/rabbits nibbling off the buds. Canes will be used to identify cage sites.
Where's it happening? Broad Meadow, off Lichfield Road, Tamworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Sue Jones (01827 703 779)
Organised by: Tamworth and District Wildlife Group
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Meadowland School Green Gym
Where? Waterlooville, Hampshire
When? 15/05/08
What's it about? The project aims to increase physical activity levels through nature conservation. The project will get the volunteers growing vegetables and plants. This will help them learn about healthy eating and give them the skills to grow plants on their own.
Where's it happening? 37 woodcroft lane, lovedean, Waterlooville
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Moroney (02380 769719)
Organised by: BTCV - Southern Central
Email: hampshire@btcv.org.uk
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Hello to Summer at St Richard Gwyn!
Where? Barry, South Glamorgan
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? This is a much needed environmental project. It would help to wash away the bad memories of the awful flood we had at the school last year. I still have visions of plants in pots, floating on top of the water. Yes, July 2007. the last day of term was awful. Yes, we'd be delighted if we were chosen to receive this award. The ASDAN group, for which I am Co co-ordinator and all would be over the moon too. A great way to add to the new improvements. The front entrance to the school would look terrific!
Where's it happening? Argae Lane, Barry
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? n/a
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs B Lennon (01446 729250)
Organised by: St Richard Gwyn RC High School
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Sustainable Table Showcase
Where? Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? We are building an Educational Tree Nursery as part of the River Colne Project. We are seeking funding to assist in the creation of a work table, made from planked local timber that has travelled less than 500m. We require additional tools and equipment to make this feature table. The table will be used by visiting school children to carry out workshops, help build bat, bird and insect homes and be central feature of the Tree Nursery.
Where's it happening? River Colne Tree Nursery, Lees Mill Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? NO
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mick Smith (01484 847798)
Organised by: River Colne Project
Email: mick@rivercolneproject.org.uk
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Outside In!
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? Our Sunday School pupils would like to plant seeds and bedding plants to enhance the inside areas of the foyer to create splashes of colour in a large, old, listed building. We want to create a friendly, lively welcome.
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: Free North Sunday School
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Morpeth clean up days
Where? Morpeth, Northumberland
When? 20/04/08
What's it about? town centre park and river clean up days. Work with volunteers and local council to pick up litter and debris. Plant up old beds with new flowers and shrubs. Weed removal
Where's it happening? Morpeth Town Centre, River Wansbeck, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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: Gillian Turner (01670 514314)
Organised by: Morpeth Town Council
Email: gillianmtc@btconnect.com
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Butterflies and Bees
Where? Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 16/5/08
What's it about? Planting various species of plants to attract bees and butterflies to our school garden.
Where's it happening? Brocks Hill Primary School, Howdon Rd, Oadby, Leicester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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: Christine Swan (07808 882033)
Organised by: Friends of Brocks Hill Primary School
Email: swans@swansweb.co.uk
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Restoration of Museum Access Bank
Where? Saltburn, Cleveland
When? 30/4/08 - 16/05/2008
What's it about? Plant new trees and shrubs on old mine waste adjacent to museum and cut back some existing scrub.
Where's it happening? Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, Skinningrove, Saltburn
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Barry McCabe (01287 660808)
Organised by: Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Email: visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
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Clear Water
Where? Upper Boat, Trefarest, Pontypridd, Powys
When? 16/5/08
What's it about? Remove rubbish from stream and banking adjacent to river Taff and the Melin Corrwg Business Park in Upper boat, Rhydifelin and place in skip which will then be taken off site. In collaboration with 'Keep Wales Tidy'.
Where's it happening? Suite 8, Unit 3, Melin Corrwg Business Park, Upper Boat, Trefarest, Pontypridd
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: Cherry Richmond (07786523758)
Organised by: Sure Start Family Support Services
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Abercanaid
Where? Abercanaid, Mid Glamorgan
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Litter pickup of streets and Taff Trail.
Where's it happening? Abercanaid, Abercanaid
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? n/a
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Abercanaid Community School
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St Peter's Petal Power
Where? Barnstaple, Devon
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Replant planters outside of St Peter & St Mary Magdalene Church and tidy the adjacent flower beds as part of Barnstaple in Bloom. (I have given my address for correspondence as there is a vacancy for a priest at the moment, services are being taken by retired priests and the church office is intermittently manned).
Where's it happening? St Peter & St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Walk, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Christine Brennan (01271 326138)
Organised by: Chi Rho (Barnstaple Parish Church Sunday School)
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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Chetwynde School
Where? Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
When? 17/05/08
What's it about? Since last year we have converted on overgrown wasteland in our school grounds creating a pond planted with native species plants to attract wildlife. We are hoping to add a memorial garden and wildlife walk in memory of 2 pupils who were killed in road traffic accidents last year. We will be planting plants to encourage wildlife and the pond/walk will be used by our pupils aged 3 - 18. The younger ones will use the pond and walk to learn about native/ the environment. We want to create resources to help this.
Where's it happening? Croslands, Rating lane, Barrow-in-Furness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Cathy Young (01229 824 210)
Organised by: Chetwynde school
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Can Walking
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? there is a messy part of tremorfa close to shops that continually looks an eyesore due to local teenagers throwing there litter down. We are going to give it a tidy up and remove the litter
Where's it happening? Meredith rd, tremorfa, Splott, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 16
Press/Volunteer Contact: jrosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
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Dunphail
Where? Forres, Grampian
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? This section of path is persistently wet. The volunteers will be employed to dig out the ditches and install pipes where required on make good the path surface.
Where's it happening? South of Dunphail Station, Forres
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jim Thomson (01309675054)
Organised by: Dava Way Association
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Building Butterfly Boxes
Where? Goole, South Yorkshire
When? 17/5/08
What's it about? We aim to assemble and paint butterfly boxes which will be erected at our local park, in the sensory garden.
Where's it happening? 62 Aire Street, Goole
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
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: 07803601776 ()
Organised by: Goole Locality Youth Council
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Village Weeding Day
Where? Inveraray, Grampian
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? We plane to continue with this environmental work and our next weeding day will on the 17/05/08, a barbeque as been organised as a thank you as a reward for all the hard work
Where's it happening? Kenilworth Minard, Argyll, Inveraray
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Barbeque
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: J J Dunagan (01546 886664)
Organised by: Monard Community Trust
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A Tip To Treasure
Where? Oxenhope, West Yorkshire
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? To turn what was once a quarry then a local tip into a wildlife rich area, where locals and visitors can sit and watch wildlife.
Where's it happening? Marsh Common, Marsh Lane, Oxenhope
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3-4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Mackley (01535 643622)
Organised by: Oxenhope Conservation Initiative
Email: info@oci-web.org
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Path Laying
Where? Petersfield, Hampshire
When? 17/5/08
What's it about? We will lay Stones gravel onto paths. Volunteers will prepare paths, lay membrane, cart gravel in wheelbarrows and lay it on the membrane, then finish up with a whacker plate over the whole surface.
Where's it happening? Rotherlands Local Nature Reserve, Penns Place, Petersfield
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? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P Redhill (01730 567 108)
Organised by: Rotherlands Conservation Group
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Dancing The Broad Walk
Where? Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? We are putting chicken wire on the wooden pathways that the public use to access the local wetlands.
Where's it happening? Ynysbwl Ponds, Ynysbwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hayden Jones (01443790128)
Organised by: Nant-y-Coed Farm
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Treginnis Gardening Club
Where? Solihull, West Midlands
When? 17/5/08
What's it about? Pupils of the school will help to create a new garden where children can sit outside for sessions pertaining to the environment in the summer months. We plan to put bird boxes up, tidy areas around the school and plant shrubs and trees to Attract wildlife and get the children to appreciate gardening/ growing things.
Where's it happening? Our Lady of Compassion R.C. School, Kineton Green Road, Solihull
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: ()
Organised by: OLC Parents Association
Email: office@olc.solihull.sch.uk
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Tintwistle Allotment Gardeners Association
Where? Tintwistle, Derbyshire
When? May 17th 2008
What's it about? Tintwistle allotment gardens association is creating a community allotment at the arnfield lane allotment site in Tintwistle. We wish to plant a community garden at the allotment entrance, which will be planted and maintained by volunteers.
Where's it happening? Plot 13, Arnfield Allotment Site, Tintwistle
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Steele (01457856202)
Organised by: Tintwistle Allotment Gardeners Association
Email: annesteele707@hotmail.com
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Help Make Our Becks Posh!
Where? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
When? 17 May 2008
What's it about? Volunteers of all ages will help clear the becks within the park of fly tipping and rubbish.
Where's it happening? Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park,, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Stubbs (07775 505202)
Organised by: Lofthouse Colliery Action Group
Email: maggie.stubbs@blueyonder.co.uk
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Clywedog Clean Up
Where? Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Clwyd
When? 18 May 2008
What's it about? Walk stretch of river Clywedog cutting back fallen trees, clearing debris, moving large boulders if necessary; litter picking area and allowing tributaries to flow freely into river by dispersing winter debris of fallen branches, twigs and litter.
Where's it happening? Nant Mill Visitor Centre, Rhosberse Road, Coedpoeth, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, wellies/waders
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brena John (01978 752772)
Organised by: Wrexham County Borough Council
Email: brena.john@wrexham.gov.uk
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Phoenix Sculpture Trail
Where? Hessle, North Yorkshire
When? 18/5/08
What's it about? The project involves volunteers designing and carving a sculptural seat for visitors at the country park. The young volunteers (aged 12 to 18) will work with a local artist to learn wood carving shells in order to make the seat which replaces a vandalised seat. The new seat will form part of the Phoenix Sculpture Trail around this local nature reserve. This is an 8 day project with volunteers at the Country Park, and will provide visitors with a regenerated seating area in this great countryside setting. The wood used to make the seat will be recycled beech timber which will be collected from natural windfall which would otherwise be disposed of in a land fill site.
Where's it happening? Humber Bridge Country Park, Ferriby Road, Hessle
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Parent consent forms must be completed, Parent consent forms must be completed
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bev Hylton (01482 395 207)
Organised by: East Riding Phoenix Group
Email: bev.hylton@eastriding.gov.uk
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Pocket Park Pond Day
Where? Kettering, Northamptonshire
When? 18/5/08
What's it about? Place new plants in the pond in the hospital's Pocket Park and cut back growth around the pond. Also renovate a bench near the pond and weed and prune the nearby butterfly garden. If we get enough volunteers we will also do some litter-picking.
Where's it happening? Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dr. Rosamund Cox (01858 565578)
Organised by: Kettering General Hospital Pocket Park
Email: r.gallant1.@virgin.net
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Getting a face-lift!
Where? London, Greater London
When? 18 May 2008
What's it about? We want to clear the overgrown area in front of our allotment Trading Hut so that we can make it into an attractive and welcoming 'face' to our association and welcome new members in. This will involve the removal of overgrown conifers and broken paving and the laying of grass and shrubs.
Where's it happening? The Trading Hut, Crescent Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: Felicity Ford (020 8368 8284)
Organised by: Friern Barnet Central Allotment Holders Association
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Spring Clean
Where? Middlesex, Greater London
When? 18/5/08
What's it about? Clean plots and prepare wildlife area. We aim to clean plots on attachment sites.
Where's it happening? 64 Harvest Road, Feltham, Middlesex
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keith Hitchman (0208 8905948)
Organised by: Snakey Lane Allotment Association
Email: snakylane@london.com
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Pant - y- sais sssi Fenland Clean Up
Where? Neath, West Glamorgan
When? 18/05/08
What's it about? We will litter pick around the church and adjacent fen area firs. Then we will litter pick Pant-y-sais fen area approx 40 acres finishing the litter pick at the fen car park.
Where's it happening? Meet at the methodist church, Jersey Marine, Neath
What to wear/bring:
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: Desmond Fowler (01792 816900)
Organised by: Neath Port Talbot Countryside and Environmental Group
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The Puncture Free Project
Where? Portsmouth, Hampshire
When? 18 May 2008
What's it about? To keep an existing area of cycle network within Portsmouth clear of glass and debris and promote cycling within the local community
Where's it happening? 23 Narvik Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Pearson (07737380989)
Organised by: Portsmouth Cycling Campaign
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Next Stop Rosslyn Castle Train Station
Where? Roslin, Lothian
When? 18/5/08
What's it about? Rosslyn Castle station picnic site is within the Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway. A 9.5 mile linear route used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The route is a former railway line and is an important resource for Mid-Lothian. Volunteers from 'Friends of Roslin Glen' will help clear up the platform areas of vegetation and repaint the original castle station sign. Some pathwork improvement work will also be undertaken to make access easier.
Where's it happening? Rosslyn Castle Train Station, Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway, Roslin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alan Krumholds (01875 821990)
Organised by: Midlothian Ranger Service
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Creating Insect and Human Herb Garden
Where? Scotlandwell, Tayside
When? 18th May 2008
What's it about? We will be creating a herb garden for community use to enhance insect life in the area. The local well will be surrounded by insect boxes and plantlife designed to benefit wildlife. Digging and planting will be done by volunteers
Where's it happening? The Well Garden, Scotlandwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Gloves
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen McDonnell (0159 284 0379)
Organised by: Scotlandwell In Bloom
Email: karen10390@btinternet.com
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Busy Bees Clean Up Day
Where? Thurso, Highland
When? 18/05/2008
What's it about? Annual estate clean up day. Involving all community litter picking and planting plants and flowers
Where's it happening? 108 Marr Terrace, , Thurso
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Rainbow (01847891789)
Organised by: Ormlie Community Association
Email: ormliecpp@tiscali.co.uk
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