Projects taking place in the week beginning
2 June 2008

Action Allens Croft
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 2/6/08
What's it about? Each class/group over the entire school (Years 12-6) will spend 2 hour sessions in the afternoon litter picking around the Allens Croft area. It is an area of social and economic deprivation. Litter, graffiti and fly-tipping occurs with increasing regularity. We will discuss with the children the dangers and disadvantages litter etc causes to our area. Parents will be invited with classes.
Where's it happening? Allens Croft Road (surrounding area), Kings Heath, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Emily Dimmick (0121 675 2611)
Organised by: Allens Croft Primary School
Email: enquiry@allcroft.bham.sch.uk
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Rubbish Zappers
Where? Cox Green, Berkshire
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? We will be doing a litter pick up in a lane that is an access point for people getting to the main shops .
Where's it happening? St Chads Lane, Cox Green
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Hibberd (07886745964)
Organised by: Cox Green Kids
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Kings Mede Meadow Project
Where? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? As part of a bigger project to develop some waste land near to Moorends Marshland Primary School. The children have been asked to help DMBC staff in developing this site as a community wildlife area for everyone in the community to access. Parent, grandparents and local residents have also been asked to volunteer with the children in developing the site. The children themelves have come up with different ideas for developing a wildlife area, including creating a large meadow area to attract various mini beasts. They also wish to create a sense of height into the garden by creating a small hill - that will need grass seed.
Where's it happening? Land Rear of Kings Mede, Moorends, Doncaster
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Parker (01302 862983)
Organised by: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Email: amanda.parker@doncaster.gov.uk
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Marathon Busters.
Where? Fairwater, South Glamorgan
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? As an ongoing project we will be clearing litter from a public lane.
Where's it happening? Waun Gron Road, 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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Keri Schofield (02920575837)
Organised by: Fairwater Gardens
Email: kschofield@vision-twentyone.com
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Litter Busters
Where? Kearsley, Bolton, Lancashire
When? 2/6/08
What's it about? Our children (93%) are drawn fro a challenging socio-economic background and we wish to educate them to make a better place for their children to live. We hope to clean our school field and rid it of litter and waste.
Where's it happening? St. Johns C.E. School, Church Road, Kearsley, Bolton
What to wear/bring: 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Shaw (01204 333101)
Organised by: St. Johns C.E. School
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Burnbank Biodiversity
Where? Kilmarnock, Strathclyde
When? 21/4/08 to 2/6/08
What's it about? To build and install nest boxes; wild flower plug planting; make and install kingfisher perches; woodland trail seed sowing, and creating painted and willow woven sculptures along the trail.
Where's it happening? Burnbank Wood, Nr Galston, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Davies (01290 426 973)
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
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Green Fingered Gang
Where? Kirkintilloch, Strathclyde
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? My primary school year 3 & 4 pupils will work with parent volunteers and members of the community to create a nature walk in our school garden.
Where's it happening? Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: The School (0141 776 7245)
Organised by: Harestanes Primary School
REF S107

Chetwynd Goes Green
Where? Toton, Nottinghamshire
When? 2 June 2008
What's it about? To create a kitchen garden that will produce plants that can be used in school dinners.
Where's it happening? Chetwynd Road Primary School, Chetwynd Road, Toton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: anne wilkinson (0115 9177353)
Organised by: Chetwynd Road School
Email: anne.wilkinson@chetwyndroad.nottsch.uk
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Turfing Over The Cracks
Where? London, Greater London
When? 3rd June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will help to create a sensory garden in the Children's nursery playground.
Where's it happening? Holly Park School, Bellevue Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Felicity Ford (020 7643 1370)
Organised by: Holly Park School
Email: fford@csv.org.uk
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Raised Vegetable Bed and Flower Garden for Primary School
Where? Salisbury, Wiltshire
When? 03/06/2008
What's it about? Designing and constructing a raised vegetable and flower garden. This will be done with primary school children, for their benefit.
Where's it happening? Lyndhurst Road, Landford, Salisbury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Brown (01725511889)
Organised by: Landford Primary School
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Splendid Sardis - Middle of Sardis Village
Where? Saundersfoot, Dyfed
When? 3 June
What's it about? Planting up tubs, first the tubs will be cleared of bulbs from spring flowers, compost gathered from village compost heap and tubs filled. The plants are collected from a local nursery a will be planted. Watering will go on twice a week or as needed
Where's it happening? Middle of Sardis Village, Sardis, Saundersfoot
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rosemarie Irvine (01834 811282)
Organised by: Sardis Parks & Gardens
REF W23

Buzz Stops
Where? Scotlandwell, Tayside
When? 3rd June 2008
What's it about? Working in partnership with the Local Brownie Pack, we will create a number of 'Buzz Stops'. These are miniature wildflower gardens which each brownie can nurture at home to create biodiversity for bees and other insects. We will then be introducing the wildflower plugs into the park area to build 'refuge' areas for insects and to enhance the appearance of the area.
Where's it happening? Well Green Scotlandwell, c/o The Clunes, Scotlandwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen McDonnell (0159 284 0379)
Organised by: Scotlandwell In Bloom
Email: karen10390@btinternet.com
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Planting of Striking Flowers to Enhance a Dry Bank
Where? Shenfield, Essex
When? 3/6/08
What's it about? - Buy 100 bulbs. - Prepare ground by weeding and clearing litter. - Prepare planting sites. - Dig planting holes. - Plant bulbs. - Apply fertilizer. - Backfill and tidy site. This is a site used by a large number of children attending local primary school.
Where's it happening? Chelmsford Road, Shenfield
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: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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Add Colour to our Borders
Where? Wirksworth, Derbyshire
When? 03/06/2008
What's it about? Dig and weed school borders and plant new shrubs and plants.
Where's it happening? Wood Street, Wirksworth
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? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jo Kenworthy (01629825577)
Organised by: Anthony Gell School
REF E267

Colourfull Crossroads
Where? Colne, Lancashire
When? 4 June 2008
What's it about? In conjunction with our annual garden festival the guide project is to brighten up the raised gardens at the crossroads opposite their meeting place and tidy the village of litter. The position of this project is very central to the village and the guides feel proud of there garden project.
Where's it happening? Church Street, Trawden at Crossroads, Colne
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: Sylvia Dawy (01282867758)
Organised by: 1st Trawden Guides
Email: sylvia_davy@hotmail.co.uk
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Memories Are Made Of This
Where? Featherstone, Staffordshire
When? 4 June 2008
What's it about? We are getting together with the local primary school and we are going to be collectively digging, planting, arranging pots, hanging baskets and painting memoery stones etc. for the 2 projects.
Where's it happening? Whitgreave Court Sheltered Housing Scheme, South View Close, Featherstone
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, children accompanied by their teachers, children accompanied by their teachers
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Jenkins (01902 306801)
Organised by: Whitgreave Court Residents
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The Stag Beetle Project
Where? Gosport, Hampshire
When? 4/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will :- - Identify possible sites for stag beetles (5 in all) - Make several large holes in new buckets (including base) - Dig holes large enough to insert buckets. - Cut logs to bucket size and insert in buckets. - Fill with woodchips and saw dust. - Insert in newly dug holes and cover with woodchips. Then wait! Stag beetles have been noted on site. Our aim is to provide suitable habitats for them and to encourage more of this endangered species.
Where's it happening? The Hermitage Wildlife Garden, Middlecroft Lane, Gosport
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: Miss P. Edwards (023 925 22926)
Organised by: Friends of The Hermitage
REF E313

Our Wild Wonderful Working Wilderness
Where? Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire
When? 4th June 2008
What's it about? The project aims to create a pond area which will be used by all pupils from nursery classes up to Year 6. This will enrich and assist their learning. Volunteers will be used for planting seeds in and around the pond area.
Where's it happening? Great Sankey Primary School, Barnes Close, Great Sankey, Warrington
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kelly Christopher (0192 572 3445)
Organised by: Great Sankey Primary School
Email: kellyjane.christopher@ntlworld.com
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Potty For Pots and Plants
Where? Newport, Gwent
When? 4/6/08
What's it about? Planting of plant pots to enhance school playground - including some borders.
Where's it happening? Millbrook Primary School, Parret Road, Newport
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, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: W. Baker (Mrs) (01633 855100)
Organised by: Millbrook Primary School
Email: millbrook.primary@newport.gov.uk
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Wildlife Reminiscence Garden
Where? , Lothian
When? 5/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will renovate an overgrown site and transform it into a wildlife haven where older people can chat, reminisce and enjoy nature. Volunteers will weed out and plant wildflowers and birds and insect attracting plants and shrubs. We will also install a bird box and a bench. This event is the first stage of a garden renovation.
Where's it happening? 101 St. Leonard Street, Edinburgh,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Robertson (0131 667 0761)
Organised by: Living Memory Association
Email: comhist@livingmemory.org.uk
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St Bernadettes Bird Box Bonanza
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 5th June 2008
What's it about? As part of environment day , year 2 pupils will be working with a carpenter and volunteers to learn about the wildlife around school, and then under supervision build bird boxes and feeders. These will be placed around the school grounds.
Where's it happening? Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: L Bowen (0121 783 7232)
Organised by: St Bernadette's Primary School
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Sensory Garden
Where? Dailly, Strathclyde
When? 5/6/08
What's it about? Create beds and plant up planters and pots to create a sensory gardenof shrubs and plants to attract butterflies and bees and also herbs to be used fresh for cooking projects. Volunteers will collect and purchase plants, compost and tools and meet to create the garden area of the Scout hall garden.
Where's it happening? Dailly Scout hall garden, Dailly
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fiona de Faye (01465 811 427)
Organised by: Dailly Cubs
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Splashing Out
Where? Findern, Derbyshire
When? 5 June 2008
What's it about? We would like to add some pond plants to the Ballast Hole Pond, Fender. This pond was restored by group members two years ago.
Where's it happening? Ballast Hole Pond,, Buckford Lane, Findern
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Vic Wright (01332 510051)
Organised by: Findern Footpaths Group
REF E82

Butterfly Bonanza 2008
Where? Kirkmichael, Strathclyde
When? 2/6/08 to 5/6/08
What's it about? Create a Butterfly garden in Kirkmichael Community Garden. Volunteers will help to create an area suitable for caterpillars and butterflies to visit, feed and hibernate. Volunteers will help prepare the ground, put in top soil, help choose suitable flowers, plant these, put in sandstone for butterflies to bask on. Put in a water feature and construct Butterfly hibernation homes, be involved with the design of the garden and also help to construct a seating area around the garden so local people can sit and enjoy watching their local wildlife.
Where's it happening? Kirkmichael Community Garden,, Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isobel McCrorie (01655 750 285)
Organised by: Kirkmichael Primary School
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Spendid Sardis - Flower bed
Where? Pembrokeshire, Dyfed
When? 5 June
What's it about? Planting up triangular flowerbed by post box. The ground will be weeded and prepared by adding compost from village compost heap. Then plant collected and planted into the ground, watering and weeding when needed.
Where's it happening? Flower Bed by Post box, Pembrokeshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rpsemarie Irvone (01834 811282)
Organised by: Sardis Parks & Gardens
REF W22

Keeping Footpaths Open
Where? SANDY, Bedfordshire
When? 5 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will walk the footpaths and cut back any encroaching vegetation and clear litter.
Where's it happening? COS LODGE, THE GREEN, BEESTON,, SANDY
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Poppy Cope (01767 680313)
Organised by: Beeston Wildlife Group
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Cross For Beijing Olympics 2008
Where? Stafford, Staffordshire
When? 5/6/08
What's it about? Members of our youth group will plant flowers at All Saints First School, Standon. A section of garden is laid out in the shape of a cross. We plant to use the five colours of the Olympic rings; blue, yellow, black, green and red. One circle of each coloured flower in each box to form the cross. When finished a short opening ceremony to celebrate the Olympic torch arriving in Beijing with the headteacher and local councillor.
Where's it happening? All Saints First School, Standon, Stafford
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Barlow (01785 814084)
Organised by: Cotes And Standon Youth Club
Email: chrisandjo@barlow.fsworld.co.uk
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Homes for Bats and Birds
Where? Avoch, Highland
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? The project is to raise awareness of and encourage birdlife in and around the school. We plan to put bird boxes and bird feeders in tree areas in each of the two school playgrounds. We will also put a bat box in the woodland walk area of the older childrens playground.
Where's it happening? Avoch Primary School, Avoch
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jenny Hall (01381 620939)
Organised by: Avoch Primary School Eco-committee
REF S153

Woodland Welcome
Where? Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
When? 4/6/08 - 6/6/08
What's it about? The project's aim is to create an area/environment in our school grounds to encourage wildlife. Volunteers (pupils) will build ladybird houses, birdhouses/tables, bat boxes and butterfly houses to 'welcome' wildlfie to our school. This will provide invaluable learning opportunities for the children.
Where's it happening? Maes-Yr-Haul Priamry School, Ffordd - Y- Tirion, Broadlands, Bridgend
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: Rhian William Jones or Lisa Tandy (01656 815 600)
Organised by: Maes - Yr- Haul Primary School
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Birds a-Flocking
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? We are making bird boxes ready for the children to put in their gardens.
Where's it happening? Elm street park, Roath, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Linda Jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Sunday Warriors
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Scarning Preschool's Seeds of Change
Where? Dereham, Norfolk
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? Scarning Preschool moved into a new site over one year, the change brought with it not only upheaval but also an unsightly, muddy garden. The garden as it is brings no inspiration or in depth fun to any of the kids who really want to enjoy their outdoor space. After persistent fundraising we have managed to lay a rubberised soft surface area made from old, recycled trainers – this is for the children to safely enjoy using their outdoor equipment, however this renders the rest of the garden empty…a blank canvas crying out for flowers and life! Seeds of Change is a project to transform Scarning Preschool Garden into a sanctuary of sensory plants and pleasures bursting with colour and fragrance for the children – a key element is to use this a live, ongoing, sustainable project that allows the children themselves to actively dig and grow the plants, to care for and learn from them. We desire to have a quiet & shaded reading area, herb garden, a beach complete with sand and old wooden rowing boat as well as an activity exercise area. All of this will cost money and a £50 award from CSV Active Earth will truly help us realise our full potential and will also mean that the children become empowered by Seeds of Change not just for their garden but also for the planet and their futures...we may even finally get butterflies to visit too!
Where's it happening? SCARNING PRE SCHOOL, DEREHAM ROAD, SCARNING,, Dereham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Hughes (01362 687928)
Organised by: SCARNING PRE SCHOOL
Email: rachel@preciouscollections.co.uk
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Let it grow, Let it grow!!
Where? Llanwrtyd Wells,, Powys
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? We plan to update and develop the school garden; by planting, digging, sowing and teaching the pupils about the importance of growing plants, fruit and vegetables. The school gardening club, members of the school community and pupils will all be involved in this project. We hope that this experience will help the children to understand where their food comes from and its importance.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Dôlafon Primary School, Dolecoed Road,, Llanwrtyd Wells,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anna Richards (07800656179)
Organised by: Ysgol Dôlafon Primary School Garden
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River Bank Raid - Lower Ouseburn
Where? Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? The project will take place on 6th June 2008 as part of World Environment Day events in the City. It forms part of the Clean Tyne Project and involves removing physical contamination from the Ouse Burn, a tributary of the River Tyne. Volunteers from the City Council and Environment Agency will clean up this stretch of tidal river bed, removing old car tyres, shopping baskets, bikes, wood, etc.
Where's it happening? Lower Ouseburn., Newcastle upon Tyne
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: We have sufficeint volunteers already ()
Organised by: Newcastle City Council
Email: philip.c.hartley@newcastle.gov.uk
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Environmental Area/Multi Sensory Garden
Where? Wincanton, Somerset
When? 6th June 2008
What's it about? We have recently managed to provide a pre-school building for our local community on the school site. We would now like to develop an environmental area with a multi sensory garden for pre-school and school children to enjoy. We will need to purchase plants and shrubs.
Where's it happening? School Lane, Templecombe, Wincanton
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 under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: B Green (01963 370 481)
Organised by: Abbas and Templecombe Primary School
Email: bgreen@education.somerset.gov.uk
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Blooming Marvellous!
Where? , Lancashire
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Junior Helper Club events are an opportunity for children aged 7 - 11 years to volunteer to take part in a programme of fun activities while helping their local environment. The young people will carry out a wildflower survey and then plant a variety of native and garden species to help create a sensory garden area around the Visitor Centre.It is part of a wider community project led by the Friends of Hollingworth Lake and whilst the planting event is on 7th June, it is part of ongoing commitment developing the garden area throughout June and July.
Where's it happening? Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road,, Littleborough, Rochdale,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Ages 7 - 11 years. Parents/ guardians complete consent form., Ages 7 - 11 years. Parents/ guardians complete consent form.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jude Murray / Beth Sutcliffe (01706 373421)
Organised by: Hollingworth Lake Junior Helpers
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Vegetation Clearance and Path Reparis
Where? Argyil, Strathclyde
When? 07 June
What's it about? Clear and remove from site alien vegetation, strim rough areas and repair paths.
Where's it happening? Tarbert Castle, Tarbert, Argyil
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McPhail (01880 820643)
Organised by: Tarbert Conservation Initiative
REF S17

Cassop Centre Community Garden
Where? Cassop, Durham
When? 25/5/08 - 7/6/08
What's it about? - Weed and tidy garden area. - Pick up any rubbish. - Prepare borders for bedding plants and climbing plants. - Make Rockery for ground cover.
Where's it happening? 10 Front Street North, Cassop
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Wilson (01429 820754)
Organised by: Cassop Community Centre
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Furness Vale Station Garden
Where? Furness Vale, Derbyshire
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Our organisation aims to enhance the appeal of our local railway station by improving the garden that we have created and eventually providing artwork for a rather bland rendered wall. This will appeal to both rail passengers and the community in general.
Where's it happening? Furness Vale Railway Station, Station Road, Furness Vale
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, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nigel Marshall (01663 740 070)
Organised by: Friends of Furness Vale Station
Email: mickledore@postmaster.co.uk
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Astley Community Action Day
Where? Hall Gate Astley Village, Lancashire
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers and residents will be targeting known 'grot spots' around the village. Rubbish will be removed and bushes and shrubs tidied up.
Where's it happening? Astley Village, meeting at the Community Centre, Hall Gate Astley Village
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Perks (01257 279209)
Organised by: Astley Village Parish Council
Email: astley@btinternet.com
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St. Michael's Garden Project
Where? Isle of Eriskay, Western Isles
When? 25/5/08 - 7/6/08
What's it about? To create a community garden. - Volunteers will prepare the area for planting which will include weeding and picking out stones. - They will be planting trees, shrubs and plants in the garden and in pots. - They will help with laying the materials for paths and laying the recycled glass on it. - They will erect bird feeders and bird houses.
Where's it happening? St. Michael's, Rubain, South Uist, Isle of Eriskay
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sandra MacInnes (01878 720 214)
Organised by: St. Michael's Garden Project
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Green Fife Keith
Where? Keith, Grampian
When? 7/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will collect the 8 hanging baskets from Newmill Nurseries where they have been made up, take them back to Fife Keith where they will place them up on the two spiders in the square. This requires a ladder and a strong head.
Where's it happening? Fife Keith Square, Keith
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, ladder
What will be provided: Health & Safety
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mary Wall (01343 569 381)
Organised by: Green Fife Keith (GFK)
Email: wall.ma@hotmail.co.uk
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River Clean Up
Where? Mixenden, West Yorkshire
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Local residents, children and asylum seekers will be working together to clean out the top half of Clough Bank Beck behind the houses in Sunnybank Road, Mixenden. Also, when it is done we hope to plant wild flowers along the banking.
Where's it happening? Holy Nativity Church, SunnyBank Road, Mixenden
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Val Barker (01422 249308)
Organised by: Middle Mixenden Tenants & Residents Association
Email: valerie@valerieb.wanadoo.co.uk
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Blooming Bridge of Allan
Where? Stirling, Central
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Beavers and Scouts will plant bedding plants in barrels in the centre of the village. This will involve clearing out old vegetation and refilling with good compost.
Where's it happening? Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alison Logie (01786 833631)
Organised by: Bridge of Allan Community Council
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Peace and tranquility
Where? Tintwistle, Derbyshire
When? 7 june 2008
What's it about? Tintwistle cenotaph memorial association is restoring the land surrounding the cenotaph In the village. We should like to create a memorial garden along one side of the land and would use a CSV/Morrisons grant to buy plants, to be planted and maintained by volunteers.
Where's it happening? Tintwistle Cenotaph stocks brow, Tintwistle
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: John O Grady (01457864017)
Organised by: Tintwistle Cenotapth Memorial Association
Email: annesteele77@hotmail.com
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Please Stop Rainin', We Need To Get Stainin'…And Plantin', of course!
Where? Wellington, Telford, Shropshire
When? 7/6/08
What's it about? Lee Court is a small respite service (5 beds). The guests visit for a week at a time, about six times a year. Outside there is a small courtyard with flower beds around and with lots of garden furniture for them to enjoy when the weather is right. The wooden garden furniture needs to be painted/stained with a preservative wood stain. There is also a need to replant the borders with low maintenance ground cover plants.
Where's it happening? 2 Lee Court, Queen Street, Wellington, Telford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch
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: Simon Whitehead (01952 272020)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability
Email: simon.whitehead@LCDisability.org
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Trenchard Community Gardens
Where? , York, North Yorkshire
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? Clear an area of rough ground to plant trees, create a community BBQ area and an area for ball sports. Please See attached plan.
Where's it happening? 7 Trenchard Road, , , York
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Trenchard residents association
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Gone Gone Fishing
Where? Bridgend, West Glamorgan
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? Renovation of pathways leading to local pond to allow better community and disabled access.
Where's it happening? Troes Pond, Bridgend
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (01445711216)
Organised by: Glamorgan Angling Association
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Lakeside Perimiter Litter Picking and Clearing
Where? Eastbourne, East Sussex
When? 08/06/2008
What's it about? Litter picking around lakeside perimeter, bramble cutting and clearing and scrubland clearing
Where's it happening? Hydneye Lake,, Hampden Park/ Langney Borders, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch, Bin bags and wellington boots
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Tingley (07876185249)
Organised by: Pike Anglers Club East Sussex (PACES)
Email: chaos@tingleys.wanadoo.co.uk
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Go Mud-Free Meandering
Where? Fleet, Hampshire
When? 8/6/08
What's it about? A wet summer has left some footpaths muddy and in need of repair. Volunteers will reinforce path edges and patch sunken sections with hoggin and gravel.
Where's it happening? Fleet Pond Local nature Reserve, Fleet
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colin Gray (01252 616183)
Organised by: Fleet Pond Society
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A Grilling For Veg Growers
Where? Friern Barnet, Greater London
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? We are an allotment association and have over the last couple of years improved communication with our members by holding an annual BBQ at harvest time. We want to make a nicer area to hold the BBQ so that more people can get in and sit in comfort sociably, and not in small groups as happens now. The area will be cleared of scrubs and weeds and annual flowers will be planted in their place, making it a much nicer area for the community of allotment users.
Where's it happening? The Trading Hut, Crescent Road, Friern Barnet
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Felicity Ford (020 7643 1370)
Organised by: Friern Barnet Central Allotment Holders Association
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Land of Learning Welly Brigade
Where? Mexborough, South Yorkshire
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? To totally revamp a derelict allotment plot to include a classroom, the five senses incorporated in beds, a mini-beast area, hedgehog homes, butterfly garden, exotic plant growing, vegetable plots. All this will be made available to local schools for use within the curriculum.
Where's it happening? Adwick Road Allotment site, Mexborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, SENSE OF HUMOUR & FUN LOOKING WELLIES
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, LAUGHTER
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED
How many NEW volunteers required? ?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Thompson (07984684280)
Organised by: Mexborough Allotment Society
Email: julie-d1@hotmail.co.uk
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Swinging Bats
Where? Port Eynon, West Glamorgan
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? We are making bat boxes to go in local woods.
Where's it happening? Village Hall, 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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: Avril James (07974746239)
Organised by: Highfield Caravan Park
Email: clebryn@hotmail.com,
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Take Pride In Your Brook
Where? Smethwick, West Midlands
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? We are currently trying to restore an area of natural beauty which runs through a residential area by involving local people of all ages which will include litter picks, clearing the brook of pollution, planting new trees and trying to entice new wildlife to the area. We are particularly trying to attract bats back to the area. (The BBC will also be present as part of their Spring watch feature).
Where's it happening? Thimbelmill Brook, Norman Road, Smethwick
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Peter Webb (Secretary) (0121 429 5994)
Organised by: Friends of Thimblemill Brook
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Scrub the Scrub, at Wimbledon & Putney Common
Where? Wimbledon, Greater London
When? 8 June 2008
What's it about? The Commons are an area of calm and tranquility in the midst of the urban sprawls of Wimbledon, Putney and Kingston-upon-Thames in South West London. They comprise about 1,140 acres of countryside, with an important variety of biodiversity including areas of woodland, scrubland, heath land and mown recreation. Our work will clear holly and brambles from an area of parkland to make it more accessible to visitors for the summer.
Where's it happening? Wimbledon & Putney Common, Windmill Road, Wimbledon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Sands (0207 643 1341)
Organised by: CSV GO London
Email: gocity@csv.org.uk
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Chestnuts Sensory Phoenix
Where? Wokingham, Berkshire
When? June 8th 2008
What's it about? We will create a new sensory garden area for our pre-school children. Since the school building was rebuilt the previous garden is unsuitable for children. Parent volunteers will be coming to create new planting areas and a water feature as well as sensory areas. There will be a vegetable area also. We will build plant containers, remove the old shed, and do some planting with the children.
Where's it happening? 32 Chestnut Avenue, Woosehill, Wokingham
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sarah Swarbrick (0118 989 0934)
Organised by: Chestnuts Pre-School
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