Projects taking place in the week beginning
19 May 2008

Tree Planting
Where? Lochinver, Highland
When? 19 May 2008
What's it about? Plant trees on the Little Assynt Estate
Where's it happening? The Little Assynt Estate, Lochinver, Lochinver
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary MacDonald (01571 844368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
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Wildlife Wonderland
Where? Tullibody, Central
When? 19/5/08
What's it about? We are intending to create a footpath and wildlife area in our school grounds. This would provide a quiet area where children can walk and chat to friends. We would ask volunteers to help with planting bushes and plants that would attract wildlife. The children could then use the area in environmental studies.
Where's it happening? St. Serf's Primary School, St. Serf's Road, Tullibody
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marion Broadfoot (01259 722950)
Organised by: St. Serf's Primary School
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The Old School Garden Project
Where? Callington, Cornwall
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Will clear area and prepare earth. Purchase plants an compost. Plant shrubs and plants clean up and leave area around beds tidy.
Where's it happening? Old School, Stoke Climsland, Callington
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs A Craig (01579370317)
Organised by: Stoke Climsland Community Project Ltd
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Disco Frogs
Where? Fairwater, South Glamorgan
When? 20 May 2008
What's it about? We are resurfacing an area around a pond and replacing mesh wire to make the flooring less slippery.
Where's it happening? Fairwater Pond, Fairwater
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Have A Daisy Day
Where? Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? 20th May 2008
What's it about? We will be planting a wildflower meadow to attract bees and butterflies. There will be guided walks through woodland, and we will be building birds and insect boxes.
Where's it happening? New Carhunnock Cemetary and Labyrinth, Holmbyre Road, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 50
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matthew J. Finkle (0141 630 1919)
Organised by: Castlemilk Environment Trust
Email: matthewfinkle@btconnect.com
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Flowering Graveyard
Where? Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will clear land in the graveyards which are full of weeds and debris at present. My aim is to encourage wild flowers to flourish, to attract wildlife such as hedgehogs and birds etc.
Where's it happening? The parish graveyard, Heptonstall
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? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lucy O'Hare (01422 846127)
Organised by: Beautiful Graveyards
Email: lucyohare@hotmail.co.uk
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Yellow Brick Road
Where? Kirkmichael, Strathclyde
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? To construct a fun and colourful path (the Yellow Brick Road) through a community garden next to the school grounds. Volunteers will help to remove turf, help with the layout and design of the path, help construct the new path by laying the foundations and stone and edging. The path, once constructed, will be an added game and activity for the school children and improve the look of a garden used by the community as a whole.
Where's it happening? Kirkmichael Community Garden, 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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What A Mess!!
Where? Llanymynech, Powys
When? 20/05/08
What's it about? Remove old/broken compost bins, put compost onto flower beds, install new compost bins.
Where's it happening? Carreghofa, Llanymynech
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Pritchard (01691 830396)
Organised by: Carreghofa Primary School
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Abercanaid Eco Warriors Eco Garden
Where? Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
When? 20 May 2008
What's it about? Encouraging children & the wider community of Abercanaid to get involved with growing fruit and vegetables has many benefits. It will allow them to have fun in the fresh air, they will learn where the food on their plates has come from, and it encourages the next generation of gardeners to be more aware of the environment around them.
Where's it happening? The Park, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? All volunteers must have CRB check, All volunteers must have CRB check
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Abercanaid Community School
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The Missing Links
Where? Newport, Isle of Wight
When? 20/05/2008
What's it about? Planting of trees in a new Nature Reserve, in order to replace those that have been damaged in recent gale force winds.
Where's it happening? Kitbridge Farm, Forest road, Newport
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Luis Earp (01983521766)
Organised by: Kitbridge Enterprises Trust
Email: kitbridgefarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Inskip's Bird Box Project
Where? Preston, Lancashire
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Group will purchase materials and make bird boxes. These will be erected in the village to encourage an increase in the bird population. They will also be maintained.
Where's it happening? Nelson Gardens, and surrounding area, Inskip, Preston
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: Mary Beetham (01772 690513)
Organised by: Young Inskip People
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Planting of very large tub to lighten up a very drab area.
Where? Shenfield, Essex
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? - Collect bedding plants from local grower/nursery. - Clear away old vegetation. - Refresh soil. - Apply long last fertilizer. - Plant pavement container. - Remove litter. - Water.
Where's it happening? Hutton Road, Shenfield
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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Little Green Fingers
Where? Strathpeffer, Highland
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Create vegetable, herb and flower plots; growing from seeds; also using vine type plants to create a canopy/ den like structure. So volunteers will be weeding, planting, re-potting and digging.
Where's it happening? Strathpeffer Primary School, School Road, Strathpeffer
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: P. Richard (01997 421 824)
Organised by: Strathpeffer Nursery
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The Hanging Gardens Of Eldene
Where? Swindon, Wiltshire
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? We aspire to plant attractive hanging baskets to provide a cheerful welcome to our school community and visitors as they approach our reception area. We are continuing to improve and regenerate a tired, neglected area of our school grounds. Our gardening club, which currently has 6 Year 2 members, began meeting in 2005. In taking ownership of this under used area we anticipate the children will promote care for and understanding of the environment.
Where's it happening? Eldene Primary School, Colingsmead, Swindon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Landor (01793 525908)
Organised by: Eldene Primary School Gardening Club
Email: admin@eldene-jun.swindon.sch.uk
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Weedy Wednesday
Where? by Lochgilphead, Strathclyde
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We are hoping to attract volunteers to come and weed the museum garden. From this we hope to set up a volunteer gardening group with the intention of improving the appearance of the garden and then the habitat species therein.
Where's it happening? Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin, by Lochgilphead
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
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? 10/20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sally Wilkin (01546 510278)
Organised by: Kilmartin House Museum
Email: sally@kilmartin.org
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Eastleigh Green Gym
Where? Eastleigh, Hampshire
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? The BTCV Green Gym is a unique scheme where you can improve your health and fitness through improving your local environment. Tasks will include creating bird and mammal boxes.
Where's it happening? Lakeside Country Park,, Wide Lane,, Eastleigh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Clothing suitable for the weather
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katy Dudman (02380769719)
Organised by: BTCV - Southern Central
Email: hampshire@btcv.org.uk
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Foxdell Community Garden Project
Where? Luton, Bedfordshire
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We have a lovely community wildlife garden, which is in need of lots of work. The pond has dried up because the old pond-liner has been damaged. Volunteers will replace the liner and restore the pond, which will rejuvenate the garden and greatly increase the biodiversity of the garden.
Where's it happening? Foxdell Junior School, Dallow Road, Luton
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? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Plane (01582 724552)
Organised by: Foxdell Community Education Centre
Email: foxdellcec@msn.com
REF E369

Baskets For All
Where? Prudhoe, Northumberland
When? 21/5/08
What's it about? The community allotment volunteers will grow the flowers and plants from seed or plugs. During the project date they will show and assist visitors to the site how to plant up baskets or containers which can be taken home for a nominal fee to cover additional costs not covered by the grant.
Where's it happening? Allotment No. 8, Redwell Site, Redwell Court, Prudhoe
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joan Russell (01661 833101)
Organised by: Prudhoe Community Allotment
Email: susanrussell52@btinternet.com
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Green Cone Day
Where? Sale, Cheshire
When? 21/5/08
What's it about? We would like to install and set up a system to recycle food waste in air school. Waste would come from the food technology department and the school canteen. Volunteers would dig holes for the "green cone" so they are buried and cannot be vandalised. They would also tidy/clean up the surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Manor Avenue, Sale
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, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Mckenna (0161 976 1553)
Organised by: Manor High School (Special Needs)
Email: cmckenna@manor-high.cheshire.sch.uk
REF E402

Fedge 'n' Veg
Where? Stoneyburn, Lothian
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? The project is run by the School Green Team to develop a large wildlife area in the school grounds. The aim is to have a teaching arena, class allotments and a mile long walk around the school grounds. A bog garden has already been put in place and the children of the school are enjoying seeing a range of wildlife each season which they previously wouldn't have. We have been working closely with parents, staff and BTCV and plan to continue this in the development of our wildlife area. The volunteers would be responsible for the creation of the wildlife area and this would include digging paths, planting seeds and plants, building fences and working with the children to identify different species of wildlife. Volunteers would also be responsible for the creation of the allotment area and to get this area ready for class use.
Where's it happening? Stoneyburn Primary School, 2 Main Street, Stoneyburn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5-10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angela McManus (01501 762253)
Organised by: Green Team - Stoneyburn Primary School
REF S111

2 Simple Rules
Where? Swansea, West Glamorgan
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? We are clearing a small piece of scrub land of weeds and bramble in a local wooded area.
Where's it happening? Hendre woods, Hendre, 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: rhiannon simms (o7940766818)
Organised by: Hendre students
Email: nannon@hotmail.com
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BEAT THE BRACKEN
Where? Winscombe Hill, Avon
When? 21 May 2008
What's it about? The Society Local Nature Reserve, Slader's Leigh, is being over-run with bracken & meadowsweet - last year we started a 5 year plan to eradicate both invasive species so that the orchids, for which the Reserve is famous, could thrive. This means pulling the small plants of both species at least every 3 weeks, a labour intensive business. Meadowsweet is sometimes eaten by certain breeds of sheep, we can get some rams onto the Reserve once we have cleared a space in a boundary hedge, put in a fence with a gate as access. This work party will be the first of the growing season, the volunteers helped on several days last year also.
Where's it happening? Slader's Leigh LNR, Winscombe Hill, Shute Shelve on the A38, Winscombe Hill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Transport
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Judith Tranter (01761 462276)
Organised by: The Mendip Society
Email: judith.tranter@virgin.net
REF E322

New Life
Where? Bolton, Greater Manchester
When? 22nd May 2008
What's it about? Plant flowers in new raised beds made by school and Wild life trust. Put plants in planters made from recycled tyres/hanging baskets.
Where's it happening? Victoria Road, Horwich, Bolton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Davies (0120433625)
Organised by: St Marys Rc Primary School
REF E196

Rock the Weeds Away
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? Clearing any overgrown weeds and nettles from a public pathway.
Where's it happening? new road, 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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Box City
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? As part of our wildlife exploration in the community we are building bird boxes with members of the community to place in local trees.
Where's it happening? marlborough community centre, Marlborough rd, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: 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? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
REF W41

Blooming Marvellous
Where? Halifax, West Yorkshire
When? 22/5/08
What's it about? Volunteer children and staff from Calderdale Primary Pupil Referral Unit who have a plot on the newly formed Whitehill Allotments will be planting up a double skinned dry stone wall voluntarily built with reclaimed stone from the site by one of our plotholders. The wall will define the car park and the planting of perennials and annuals in it will improve the entrance to the site which formerly was an 'illegal' dumping ground and overgrown eyesore.
Where's it happening? Whitehill Allotments, Whitehill Road, Illingworth, Halifax
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Brooksby (01422 249285)
Organised by: Whitehill Allotment Association
REF E436

Flowers in the Community
Where? Lincoln, Lincolnshire
When? 22/5/08
What's it about? We have cleared the old railway line into an open space with gardens for the community to walk and sit. Flowers will be planted by the children to be enjoyed by all. We also plant plants for wildlife.
Where's it happening? Greenland Outdoor Centre, The Old Railway Line, Larne Road, Lincoln
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hugh Sargent (01522 881 629)
Organised by: 28th Lincoln Scouts & Greenland Outdoor Centre
REF E117

Flowery Play
Where? Lincoln, Lincolnshire
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? We have an adventure play park for younger children and an area for all children to play. We want to make the area a nicer place to be with flowers. Volunteers will dig and clear the area of weeds and plant and water the new flowers
Where's it happening? Corner of larne Road, Southdown, 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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Watts (01522 801232)
Organised by: Greenlands Community Centre
Email: greenlands.centre@ntlbusiness.com
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Petit Palette Jardin
Where? Lothian, Central
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? Colinton Primary Gardening Club consists of 12 school children, 1 teacher and 2 volunteers. The children would like to enter The Gardening Scotland Pallet Garden competition. The children have to design their pallet garden, then plant it before putting it into the competition on the 1st June 2008. Our volunteers will assist with the design/planting and transport of the pallet to and from the show, where it will be on display within the school grounds until next year, where the framework and plants will be recycled for next years show.
Where's it happening? Colinton Primary School, Redford Road, Lothian
What to wear/bring:
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: Maria Roxburgh (01506 492 072)
Organised by: Colinton Primary School Gardening Club
Email: mariaroxburgh@blueyonder.co.uk
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Eeek-ooohh! Spring Dig
Where? Maryburgh, Highland
When? 22/05/2008
What's it about? Weeding and clearing existing garden area at school, and re-planting plants and trees.
Where's it happening? Hood Street (Eco Cimmitee), Maryburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ross-shire Journal (01349863436)
Organised by: Maryburgh Primary School
Email: lorna.moodie@highland.gov.uk
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The Healing Garden
Where? Musselburgh, Lothian
When? 22 May
What's it about? We have got permission to renovate a Council Property garden, we will be growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The food items will be used to supplement our Supper and Lunch Clubs. The volunteers will be planting out vegetables and herbs on the day. We are a mental health project promoting healthier lifestyle choices, gardening is very therapeutic
Where's it happening? The Gardeners Cottage, Lewisvale Park Musselburgh, Musselburgh
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nicky Fox (07966535514)
Organised by: Stepping Out
REF S15

Gatemaking at The Secret Garden
Where? Northampton, Northamptonshire
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? The Secret Garden needs a new gate as the old gate is broken, so now is the chance to help with a new one. Volunteers will help with construction from design to erection. The gate will mainly be made from recycled materials which would otherwise be taken to a landfill.
Where's it happening? The Secret Garden, Osborne Road, Kingsthorpe,, Northampton
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, No, No
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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Bramble Clearing
Where? Waterlouvile, Hampshire
When? 22 May
What's it about? Cut back bramble to clear some forest ground to encourage new vegetation for the enjoyment of local people and to encourage the wild life to stay (bats, foxes, deer and Badgers) have been recorded.
Where's it happening? Wecock Common (Woods), Waterlouvile
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Company and Chart
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: Wecocks Green Gym
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Troughs Around The Village
Where? Shirley Hill, Lancashire
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? Plant up troughs around the Parish Notice board and around the street signs.
Where's it happening? Shirley Hill Village, Nr Ormskirk, Shirley Hill
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
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: ()
Organised by: Shirley Hill Roadside Environment Workers (SHREW)
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Bush Wackers
Where? Splott, South Glamorgan
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? The children, with the help of volunteers, are reducing a boundary hedge that is blocking the sun to close growing wild flowers.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Glan Morfa, Hinton Street, Splott
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Thomas (02920483663)
Organised by: Ysgol Glan Morfa
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Sprout some Veg!
Where? Sunbury, Greater London
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? We would like to set up an organic vegetable garden which will, in time, be self funding (as we will sell our produce). Volunteers will involve children, and adults (staff and parents). We will need to build raised planting areas from wood and fill it with soil and compost. We will also need seeds and equipment.
Where's it happening? Chennestone Primary School, Manor Lane, Sunbury
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mandi Farinacci (01932 785477)
Organised by: Chennestone Primary School
Email: mfarinacci@chennestone.surrey.school.uk
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Trees For life Work Week
Where? Upper Glen Carron, Highland
When? 17/5/08 - 23/5/08
What's it about? In 2008, we are running 44 volunteer work weeks, with up to 10 volunteers per week. The weeks run from March to May, and August to November. The work is varied and all focuses on restoring native Caledonian forests. It includes: collecting seeds and berries, planting trees, felling non-native trees, removing fences, survey work and tree fertilising. The week beginning 10th May is based at Achnashellach in Upper Glen Carron. Food and accommodation is included in the week, and will be based in Plockton.
Where's it happening? Achnashellach, Upper Glen Carron
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, Accommodation, food, transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, No under 18's, No under 18's
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rosie Black (01309 691444)
Organised by: Trees For Life
Email: rosie@treesforlife.org.uk
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Coming to our Senses!
Where? Walsall, West Midlands
When? 23 May 2008
What's it about? The project will create a sensory garden. Plants that encourage the children from all years to smell, see, touch, hear and taste (under certain conditions!) will be planted in a small garden. The plants will enhance the curriculum and encourage children to enjoy the outside. The volunteers will prepare the flower bed under supervision and plant suitable plants in the small piece of land.
Where's it happening? Millfield Primary School, Catshill Road, Brownhills,, Walsall
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Adult helpers and school children from Millfield Primary School, Adult helpers and school children from Millfield Primary School
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pete Bispham Headmaster (01543 452513)
Organised by: Millfield Primary School
Email: missephillips@yahoo.co.uk
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Celebrating Nettles Day
Where? Applecross, Highland
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? This project is to raise awareness of the usefulness of some of our wild plants, in this case the Stinging Nettle. We hope to encourage people to create a nettle patch that will encourage butterflies and other insects into their gardens. We will provide seeds if necessary. There will be tastings of Nettle soup and Nettle tea as well as demonstrations of dying with nettles and making nettle string as well highlighting many the many other benefits Nettles can offer. Volunteers will assist the public in these activities and tell them about the advantages of Nettles as a wildlife habitat.
Where's it happening? The Big Green Border, Croft Wool Shop, Cuaig, Applecross
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: Lesley Kilbride (01520 755260)
Organised by: Applecross Walks and Traditional Crafts
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Badbea Clearance Project
Where? Badbea, Highland
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will cut back vegetation and clear drains in order to improve access to a popular heritage site known as Badbea. The path needs some maintenance work to help people access this interesting site.
Where's it happening? Badbea Clearance Village, Badbea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marina Swanson (01955 607758)
Organised by: Caithness Countryside Volunteers
Email: marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Where? Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? To develop outside garden classrooms that will include oportunities to grow herbs, vegetables, fruits and various plants. The year 6 pupils and volunteers will be involved in the design and creation of these areas where they will be taught life skills in relation to growing their own produce, sustainability, eco-issues etc.
Where's it happening? Pen-y-fai Primary School, Weal Eglwys, Bridgend
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jordanah Lewis (01656 720376)
Organised by: Pen-y-fai Primary School
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Creature Comforts Wildlife Stack
Where? Broadford, Highland
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will use wooden pallets to construct stacks which can act as a shelter for garden creatures. Pallets provide the basic structure, and other items will be added between layers, e.g. twigs, bricks, roof tiles, tubes, clay pots etc. This will provide a range of types of shelter for a variety creatures.
Where's it happening? Elgol, Broadford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pat Anderson (01471 866234)
Organised by: Elgol Primary School
Email: elgol.primary@highland.gov.uk
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Staining The Decking
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 24 May 2008
What's it about? The project wil take place on the island of Flat Holm, a nature reserve in the Bristol Channel. A pond was dug in 1991 to create a new environment. Over the years the pond edges have eroded so we have added decking. We wish to stain the decking and cut back some of the vegetation that has overgrown there.
Where's it happening? Flat Holm, c/o The Flat Holm Project, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, WE PAY FOR THE BOAT TRIP TO THE ISLAND
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, NEED TO BE FAIRLY MOBILE, NEED TO BE FAIRLY MOBILE
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bridget Box - CHAIR@FLATHOLM.CO.UK (01446 406604)
Organised by: Flat Holm Society
Email: CHAIR@FLATHOLM.CO.UK
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A Perfusion of Flowers
Where? Castleford, West Yorkshire
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will dig over a walled community area. Soil and fertiliser will be added if necessary and an array of flowers will be planted to give an eye-catching display. The group will consist of older people, most of whom have little or no gardens and who will take pride in what they do.
Where's it happening? Falcon Drive Community Centre, Falcon, Castleford
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Shillito (01977 552399)
Organised by: A Stitch In Time
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Sensory Garden
Where? Chelmsford, Essex
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Put in a water irrigation system, sweep and Tidy Paths and plant bedding plants and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Woodlands special needs school, Chelmsford
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Peter Balls (01245603871)
Organised by: Chelmford Community Church
Email: peter@chelmsfordcommunitychurch.co.uk
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More Fabulous Flowers
Where? Flamborough, South Yorkshire
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? To weed, feed and replant the flower squares (approx 20) and village sign troughs at either end of the village. Assemble at 1 Woodcock Road to start at 2pm.
Where's it happening? Church Corner and each end of Flamborough, Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Plants, Plant food.
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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: fceag@flamboroughuk.net
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Biodiversity In A Basket
Where? Forfar, Tayside
When? 19/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? A drop-in event for all ages and abilities highlighting gardening for wildlife. To attract and encourage wildlife into the garden, specifically raising awareness of the plight of the Bumblebee. Volunteers will assist in the demonstration of planting up hanging baskets and planters.
Where's it happening? Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mhairi Kimmet (01307 461118)
Organised by: Angus Council Ranger Service
Email: forfarloch@sol.co.uk
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WoodWork Group - LDD
Where? Heeley, South Yorkshire
When? 11/5/08 - 24/5/08
What's it about? Adults with learning difficulties will make bird boxes for sale in the Garden centre.
Where's it happening? Ann's Road North, Heeley
What to wear/bring:
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Brookes (0114 250 5105)
Organised by: Heeley City Farm
Email: jill.brookes@heeleyfarm.org.uk
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Battling Brook Garden Party
Where? Hinckley, Leicestershire
When? 24 May 2008
What's it about? We will be landscaping an area in our school, designated for our school garden. After clearing and levelling the area, we will be creating raised beds and pathways, so all of our pupils can make full use of our school garden.
Where's it happening? Frederick Avenue, Hinckley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kerry Hill and Simon Langley (01455 634 701)
Organised by: BATTLING BROOK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Email: manager@bbrook.leics.co.uk
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Back To The Fuchsia
Where? Richmond, North Yorkshire
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? To create a small garden area where our large scoreboard used to be. Also to fill in a few gaps of existing borders. Volunteers will remove any dead plants and plant up in existing borders and in the new area to make it attractive.
Where's it happening? Richmond Bowls Club, Ronald Shay Park, Richmond
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs H. Metcalfe (01748 824568)
Organised by: Richmond (Yorks) Bowling Club
Email: d.metcalfe@springfield69.fsnet.co.uk
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Scouting for Birds
Where? Romsey, Hampshire
When? 24 May 2008
What's it about? Local scout groups are holding their annual event over the last weekend of May. The scouts will be working with BTCV to build bird boxes that will be put up on the site where they are staying and at their scout halls.
Where's it happening? Broadlands Estate, Romsey
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Moroney (02380 769719)
Organised by: BTCV - Southern Central
Email: hampshire@btcv.org.uk
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Renovation Of Railway Station & Railway
Where? Thornton, Lancashire
When? 20 May 2008
What's it about? The Poulton & Wyre Trust, in association with the Poulton and Wyre Railway Society is committed to the renewal and re instatement of the disused railway line from Poulton to Fleetwood. The renovation of the station at Thornton includes Planting and bedding plants which is underway by members of the society which supports the Poulton & Wyre Railway Trust.
Where's it happening? Thornton Railway Station, Thornton
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: D.Bleakley (01253 856746)
Organised by: Poulton & Wyre Railway Trust
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Fencing for beginners and old hands
Where? Winchester, Hampshire
When? 24/05/08
What's it about? Volunteers will have the opportunity to help build a post and rail fence along the perimeter of a unique educational nature reserve.
Where's it happening? St Faiths Primary School, St Faiths Road, Winchester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, 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? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Dakin (01252547508)
Organised by: Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
Email: mark.dakin@talk21.com
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Dancing Trout
Where? Barry, South Glamorgan
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Renovate a public footpath for easier disabled access to a local pond.
Where's it happening? Barry Ponds, Barry
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (01445711216)
Organised by: Glamorgan Angling Association
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Bulbs For a Brighter Buckhaven
Where? Buckhaven, Fife
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Planting spring, and summer bulbs on path, park and roadside verges intended to bring colour and life to a drab urban environment.
Where's it happening? Start of coastal path from South Buckhaven, & , Church St/Toll Park, Buckhaven
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10-20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Allen or Bob (01592713078 or 01592714613)
Organised by: CLEAR (Community-led environmental action for regeneration)
Email: clearfife@aol.com
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40th Birthday Revamp to Garden Play Area
Where? Codsall, Nr Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
When? 25/5/08 ongoing
What's it about? To strip and paint wall with base colour to paint a mural on wall. To paint a mural on wall. To dig out stumps of trees and to make area for planting. To paint outdoor playground.
Where's it happening? Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill, Codsall, Nr Wolverhampton
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Codsall Methodist Pre-school Nursery
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Grounds For Improvement
Where? Crosshill, Strathclyde
When? 25/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will help pick up litter and accumulated leaves, fallen branches & debris from the partially wooded church grounds. Natural materials will be re-used to make habitats for wildlife. Other debris will be cleared from the site. Also, insect habitats will be constructed.
Where's it happening? Crosshill Church, Milton Street, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: I . Archbold (01655 740495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
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It's Been Sorted (next to the post-office!)
Where? Newport, Shropshire
When? 25/5/08
What's it about? Outside our old post office in Newport is a grassed area where we created a small bed which holds annual flowers in summer and winter. We have agreement from the post office to expand this bed and to produce an expanded perennial bed, which will need less watering. There is a Birch tree in the grass which uses a lot of water. Perennials will include Vibernium, Gelder Rose, Scimea, Spirea etc.
Where's it happening? Old Post Office, High Street, Newport
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials
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? Lots
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gill Watkins (07791 047 628)
Organised by: Heart Of England In Bloom (Newport)
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Bins & Things
Where? Port Eynon, West Glamorgan
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? This is a public right of way and we have continual problems with litter being left on pathway and hedges. Volunteers will clear up any litter found.
Where's it happening? Gower Road, Port Eynon
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Avril James (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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St Monans Beach Clean Up
Where? St Monans, Fife
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Clean up rubbish from our local beach to improve environment for locals and visitors.
Where's it happening? Beach, St Monans
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Gloves,litter picker tools and bags.
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: Mrs Ruth Craib (01333730741)
Organised by: St Monans Community Council
Email: margaret@msutherland.demon.co.uk
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Take care of your site!
Where? Tamworth, Staffordshire
When? 25 May 2008
What's it about? Nature Trail maintenance including litter pick and gate and fence repairs and painting.
Where's it happening? Hodge Lane LNR, Tamworth
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Wells (01827 703820)
Organised by: Hodge Lane Conservation Group
Email: dianekeenewells@hotmail.com
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