Projects taking place in the week beginning
31 March 2008

Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
Where? Gwynedd, Gwynedd
When? 31 March 2008
What's it about? To turn a piece of waste land into a wildlife garden. Volunteers will clean up site before ground work can begin. As this is community project it will be ongoing
Where's it happening? 20 Felin Uchaf, Dolgellau, Gwynedd
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Raymond Stubbs (01341 422571)
Organised by: Felin Uchaf Wildlife Garden
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More Wildlife Habitat Created
Where? Nr Brecon, Gwent
When? 31 March
What's it about? Digging in wildlife pond (donated) and replacing stile with gate into bird feeding area
Where's it happening? rear of Llangasty Church, Llagasty Talyllyn, Nr Brecon
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jerry Lewis (01873 855091)
Organised by: Llangorse Ringing Group
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Daisy's Giant Sunflower
Where? Spennymoor, Durham
When? 31 March 2008
What's it about? We are going to link our project with our whole school themed curriculum, for our science topic, for growing plants. Every child will plant a sunflower and pumpkin seed. In summer term we will have a competition for the tallest and largest plant.
Where's it happening? School Garden/ Courtyard, Durham Road, Spennymoor
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: S. Mitchell (01388 814 285)
Organised by: St Charles RCVA Primary School
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Midweek Team 2
Where? Bedford, Bedfordshire
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Ditch clearance at Bedfordshire's largest wetland.
Where's it happening? Flitwick Moor, Bedford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Martin O'Connor (01234 364213)
Organised by: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambs and Northhants
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The Barney Clean Up
Where? Bradford, North Yorkshire
When? 01/04/08
What's it about? To clear area between school playing field/garden and private houses. This area is over grown and has had things dumped on it over a few years. The children have started to work on the area but there are many blackberry/wildrose bushes which are not suitable for children
Where's it happening? Heaton St Barnabas C.E Primary School, Rossefield road, Bradford
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nancy Hutchinson (01274545019)
Organised by: Heaton St Barnabas C of E (Aided) Primary School
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Community Gardens Chicken Hill Burnley
Where? Burnley, Lancashire
When? 1/4/08
What's it about? Working in gardens, tending to all vegetables and herbs. Planting flowers for hanging baskets. All towards the purpose of helping people such as schools for projects on gardening.
Where's it happening? Plot 1, Chicken Hill, Harold Street, Burnley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, 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: ()
Organised by: Residents of Cog Lane
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Paper Trail
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Around the perimeter of the college litter collects and builds up looking unsightly. Volunteers will do a litter pick.
Where's it happening? coleg glan hafren, st mellons, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: anthony simms (as above)
Organised by: Splott Youth
Email: anthony_simms1@hotmail.com
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Operation Onion
Where? Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Members of the Galloway Eco-Health Project will be working in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway constabulary 'Young Citizens' - Young People at risk of offending. We will be digging our community garden and planting onions and leeks. This will be very valuable to our project members who will improve their self-confidence and communication skills, working with other community groups.
Where's it happening? Barncrosh, Ringford, Castle Douglas
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Gunby (01557 331 346)
Organised by: Galloway Eco-Health Project
Email: liz.gunby@stewartrycvs.org.uk
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Bizzy Brownie Bees
Where? Iilfracombe, Devon
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Transforming a small piece of land into an allotment. The Brownies are aged 7 to 10 years and following a sleepover we discussed where our food comes from. Many when asked about vegetables said that Tesco had no idea how they grow. Several thought that peas grow like grapes and you pick a bunch! This will give them all a chance to plant vegetables, look after it, watch it grow and then harvest and eat what they have grown.
Where's it happening? Calf Green, Iilfracombe
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, A smile!
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials, Friendship, eager young people
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, All adults must undergo CRB Clearance, All adults must undergo CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required? any
Press/Volunteer Contact: Dawn James (0789 0895893)
Organised by: 3rd Ilfracombe Brownies
Email: dawnjames@talktalk.net
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Lunch at St Luke's
Where? Liverpool, Merseyside
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? St Luke's is a deconsecrated church in central Liverpool. It is a grade II listed building which was completely gutted during the 1941 Liverpool Blitz, leaving the church a unique outdoor space, as only its four beautiful exterior walls remain. The church has stood unused and empty for over 60 years. Lunch at St Luke's wishes to renovate this disused urban wasteland, creating an inner city green space, which can then be used to host various arts events and environmental activities, for the benefit of local residents. We have already commissioned the Youth Offending Team to plant wild flowers and rid the interior of rubble etc, but we are limited as to further environmentally friendly improvements until this vital resurfacing work is complete. Volunteers are an indispensable part of the project; their valuable support ranges from helping our workers with all office based tasks, to on-site assistance with general maintenance, event preparation, stewarding etc. We have vacancies in all areas for various skills and offer as much help and support to our volunteers, in return for their much appreciated hard work and dedication.
Where's it happening? 13 Hope Street, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, Lunch and refreshments may be given in the for of expenses, along with travel costs. Training can be given in cases of long term volunteers.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ambrose Reynolds (0151 709 7562)
Organised by: Urban Strawberry Lunch
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Year 4 Gardeners Group
Where? Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? I am starting a gardening club with 6, year 4 students (age 8/9 years). The idea is to brighten up the school grounds by planting seeds and plants in containers and tubs as well as in the small amount of garden the school has. I want the children to grow both vegetables and flowers. The project will encourage the children to take an interest and pride in their environment, as well as learning how plants grow and what their needs are. Planting vegetables will learn them that we can grow our own food and keep their interest in the project. A local gardening expert has offered to come in and show the children some vegetables that we can grow in containers.
Where's it happening? Oxclose Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottingham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? children from the school only, children from the school only
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fay Allard (01623 474326)
Organised by: Robin Hood Primary School Gardening Project
Email: m.allard2@ntlworld.com
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Planting of Yellow Leaved Indian Bean Tree
Where? Shenfield, Essex
When? 1/4/08
What's it about? - Planting of Catalpa (Indian Bean Tree) with yellow leaves. - To be collected from garden centre. - Grassed Area to be cleared. - Planting hole excavated - Add fertilizer and backfill. - Stake tree. - Provide and fix plaque.
Where's it happening? Courage Playing field, Chelmsford 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bryan Staples (01277 212674)
Organised by: Shenfield Garden Society
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The Resurrection Of the Dead Burn
Where? Stevenston, Strathclyde
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will plant bulbs and shrubs along a wildlife trail. They will also assist in putting bird boxes on trees and placing fish hatching and insect containers in streams and on the river bank creating habitats. Will also introduce and move small boulders to dam Burn slightly.
Where's it happening? Stevenston Burn, Stevenston
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert McGuire (01294 469959)
Organised by: The International Historical, Cultural & Geographical Agency
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Organic Herbs of the World
Where? Bolton, Lancashire
When? 2 April 2008
What's it about? To create a herb garden from scratch which will involve :- - Sweeping and tidying the garden area. - Selecting and digging over a patch of garden suitable for herb growth. - Mulching in compost from our compost bin. - Sectioning off plots with stones. - Planting herbs according to pre-planned design. - labelling herbs.
Where's it happening? Ladybridge High School, New York, Junction Road, Bolton
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pam Spurling (01204 333355)
Organised by: Ladybridge High School
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Hedge Construction
Where? Clevedon, Somerset
When? 2 April 2008
What's it about? Plant Hawthorn Trees in gaps in Hedge.
Where's it happening? Blind Yeo Wood, Davis Lane, Clevedon
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fred Quinney (01275 871554)
Organised by: Clevedon Woodcutters for Wildlife
Email: fred_g.q@virgin.net
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Butterfly Garden Spring Clean - Launch Event
Where? Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? 2/4/08
What's it about? this launch event will be the first day of activity to renovate and replant the butterfly garden in Kelvingrove Park. Volunteers from BTCV Glasgow will be laying paths, clearing up, thinning out and planting an area of Kelvingrove park. Retired volunteers from RSVP will also be helping out.
Where's it happening? Kelvingrove Park (Butterfly Garden), Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, waterproof clothes
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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: John Mcgregor (0141 956 6816)
Organised by: BTCV - Glasgow
Email: h.qunn@btcv.org.uk / a.chundoo@btcv.org.uk
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Community Long Pond Litter Bash
Where? Kings Lynn, Norfolk
When? 2 April 2008
What's it about? Involve youngsters in clearing walkways/banks of inner town ponds in kings Lynn for the pleasure of everyone to enjoy, while learning about wildlife and environmental issues tied to ponds to make them aware of other issues related to venues they fish at.
Where's it happening? Loke Rd Long Ponds, Kings Lynn
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, high spirits and enthusiasm in helping the community
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, a fun day doing a worthwhile cause
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? volunteers under 16 must register, volunteers under 16 must register
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: PAUL APPLEBY (club secretary) (0794 9812460)
Organised by: MAGGOTZ JUNIOR ANGLING
Email: maggotz@sky.com
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Bennett Mews - Brighter Views
Where? Tameside, Cheshire
When? 2 April 2008
What's it about? Clean up litter and tidy grassed areas. This is a very windswept area which looks shabby; we hope to turn this around and encourage individuals to continue to keep the area clean and litter free.
Where's it happening? Bennett Mews, Bennett St., Hyde, Tameside
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Russell (0161 149 6451)
Organised by: Manchester and District Housing Association
Email: diane.russell@harvesthousing.org.uk
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Springs Clean-up
Where? Bury, Lancashire
When? 3 April 2008
What's it about? We want to hire a large skip to be placed on the Orchid Drive section of the Springs Estate for householders to use. As it will be on Thursday 3rd April and the local schools will be on holiday, we will also be asking local children, youths and adults to come along and help us to fill the skip with general street litter. We will be issuing the children with litter-pickers, bags and gloves and sending them in groups to fill as many bags as possible with litter from local streets and the neighbouring park, running an informal competition to see which team collects the most rubbish. Volunteers will supervise groups of children around the local streets, help householders take their rubbish to the skip, administer refreshments to their group of children, help with the litter picking and general tidying up.
Where's it happening? Orchid Drive, Bury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, Enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, plenty to do
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, under 8s to be accompanied by an adult, under 8s to be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katrina Baker (0161 764 3375)
Organised by: New Springs Community Project Group
Email: katrina.baker@btconnect.com
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Think Global, Act Local - Eco-Week
Where? Frome, Somerset
When? 3 April 2008
What's it about? Students at Frome College will create a permanent mural on an environmental theme using entirely recycled materials, collected from home and from the college. Volunteers are required to assist with this under supervision of an artist.
Where's it happening? Frome College, Bath Rd, Frome
What to wear/bring: 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, Subject to Police check because of access to children, Subject to Police check because of access to children
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: andrew bolton (07952830759)
Organised by: Art of the Matter
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Thursday Night Clean Up
Where? Leeds, West Yorkshire
When? 3 April 2008
What's it about? We are a youth group that involves cooking together, playing together and improving the local community.
Where's it happening? St John & St Barnabas Church, Belle Isle Road, Leeds
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: louise monk (0113 277 4819)
Organised by: belle isle family centre - thursday night youth group
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Round & Round the Garden
Where? Burgess Hill, West Sussex
When? Tuesday 6th May
What's it about? An area of wasteland will be cleared of rubbish, litter brambles and unwanted weeds. Seeds and plants will be grown and planted to encourage wildlife. We intend to create a wildlife sanctuary. The cyclic nature of living things, the importance of caring for our environment re - using and recycling materials are major factors in this educational projects.
Where's it happening? Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
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: Jenny Wisby (01444246532)
Organised by: Sheddingdean Community Primary School
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Muddy to Magical
Where? Great Oakley, Essex
When? 4th April 2008
What's it about? To turn our muddy garden into a magical garden. To include a wildlife area and lots of activities for the children using household objects and resources. We have been fortunate to have some items donated to us from parents.
Where's it happening? Beaumont Road, Great Oakley
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 under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pauline (Garmley)
Organised by: Great Oakley Pre - School
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A Blooming Good Idea
Where? Grimsby, Lincolnshire
When? 4 April
What's it about? The centre already has a community garden within its grounds and we wish to enhance this be removing an old bench that has become dangerous to the public. As a group we need to dig up the concrete that the bench is fixed to, dig the area over and turn it into a flower bed. On one side we have an apple tree, with your help we would like to purchase seeds and bulbs to plant, plus another apple tree to plant on the opposite side to give the area a symmetrical look.
Where's it happening? Armstrong Street, Grimsby
What to wear/bring: Equipment Supplied
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Neil Barber (017472 722122)
Organised by: West Marsh Community Centre
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School Land Improvement Project
Where? Liverpool, Merseyside
When? 4 April 2008
What's it about? To continue the school land improvements; to involve the whole school community in improving their school, by picking up litter, planting more plants and shrubs in the school's garden; to involve children in helping improve the school, a unique gift to hand on.
Where's it happening? 25 Stanley Park, Litherland, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Wilson (07739675091)
Organised by: Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Primary School
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Green Action Project
Where? Liverpool, Merseyside
When? 4/4/08
What's it about? Groups of Year 7 students (aged 11-12) will decide how to develop an environmental citizenship project. They will select a project theme from 10 suggested themes. They will then divide the funds they will be allocated and will create a project plan and schedule of work.
Where's it happening? Shorefields Technology College, Dingle Vale, Liverpool
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrew Chambers (07870 687 466)
Organised by: Shorefields School
Email: a.chambers@shorefields.com
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All hands to the decking
Where? Meet in Mottisfont, Hampshire
When? Sunday 4th May
What's it about? Volunteers will help to construct an epic-sized boardwalk that run through some spectacular Hampshire woodland.
Where's it happening? Mottisfont duck grounds, Mottisfont, Meet in Mottisfont
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Dakin ()
Organised by: Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
Email: mark.dakin@talk21.com
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Renovation of a Wooded Ridge
Where? Norwich, Norfolk
When? 4/04/08
What's it about? Clear scrub and plant and bluebells etc.
Where's it happening? Wooded Ridge, Thorn Lane to Horns Lane, Norwich
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Kirk (01603615132)
Organised by: Rouen Road Area Residents Association
Email: RRA_TRA & YAHOO.CO.UK
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Greenfingers @ Greenacres
Where? Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
When? 04/04/2008
What's it about? Improving gardens at Greenacres by planting new flowers and plants to give it a welcoming, colourful, fragrant and Mediterranean theme.
Where's it happening? 39 Vesey road, Sutton Coldfield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? 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: Elizabeth Jones (01213547753)
Organised by: Greenacres Leonard Cheshire Disability
Email: elizabeth.jones@LCDisability.org
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Gardening Club
Where? Trowbridge, Wiltshire
When? 4th April 2008
What's it about? We are planting a small vegetable growing project and aim to have some produce ready to use in our new school kitchen ( Due to be built by end of school year)
Where's it happening? Church Lane, North Bradley, Trowbridge
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 3-4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lindsey Woolford (01225753230)
Organised by: North Bradley Primary School
Email: admin@northbradley.wilts.sch.uk
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Cleaner Greener Litter Pick
Where? Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? We need to clear away general litter from grass verges, playing fields, ditches, footpaths etc. Volunteers will be briefly trained, then in pairs will collect up litter, bringing sacks back to a central collecting point. This is to prepare the village for a Circular Walk, another of the projects of our Conservation Group.
Where's it happening? Ashleigh, Avenue Road, Maids Moreton, Buckingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, plastic sacks for rubbish & litter picks
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lyn Robinson ((01280) 813014)
Organised by: Maids Moreton Conservation Group
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West Rainton Clean-up Team
Where? Durham, Durham
When? 05/04/2008
What's it about? Removal of litter and fly-tipping from an Adventure lane.
Where's it happening? Adventure Lane, West Rainton, Durham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Gloves, litter-picking sticks and bags
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Hockin (01915843110)
Organised by: West Rainton And Leamside Community Association Green Group
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Birds and the Bees - Oh and Bats
Where? Grasby, Lincolnshire
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? To produce kits for the children of Grasby to enable them to build Bird, Bumblebee and Bat boxes.
Where's it happening? The Old Vicarage, Station Road, Grasby
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628337)
Organised by: Grasby Project
Email: ifor@familyroots.org.uk
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A Piece More Peace on Earth!
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? The creation of a wildlife haven in our churchyard moves forward: we are now ready to put up bird boxes and plant more trees and shrubs, having done a lot of clearing through the winter. Digging holes, filling with compost and planting young trees/shrubs will be the main jobs.
Where's it happening? Christ Church, Colne Road, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Gloves
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Bryony Partridge or Rev Tom Allen (01535 643206 or 01535 648496)
Organised by: Chrisrt Church, Oakworth
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Clean Your Act Up
Where? Kings Lynn, Norfolk
When? 05/04/2008
What's it about? Litter picking, chewing gum removal and removal of harmful waste (e.g.. Glass and needles)
Where's it happening? Riverside, 3 Parks, Kings Lynn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, Gloves
What will be provided: Fun day out
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: Haydn Dodds (07786045580)
Organised by: Clean Your Act Up
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River Tees Mammal Tracking Trail
Where? Middlesbrough, Cleveland
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? Young people aged 16-25 are invited to; take part in a 2.5 mile guided walk around the Marsh and River. They will pick-up litter from around this area, as well as learning about tracking and surveying of mammals including otters and seals.
Where's it happening? Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve, Stockton On Tees, Middlesbrough
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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Stanley (01287 636383 / mobile 07739191947)
Organised by: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Email: rstanley@teeswildlife.org
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Eco School
Where? Newcastle Emlyn, (not listed)
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? The Children of ysgol y Ddwylan are deeply committed to improving their environment and that of their community. They are currently involved in a range of activities to this end all under the title of ECOSCHOOL. They have attained the coveted green flag status for their sustained efforts. They recycle materials within the class room and compost waste materials at home and school. This compost being used in their garden areas. The pupils are also engaged in a project to make their town, Newcastle Emlyn, the first Plastic Bag free town in Wales. They have designed an alternative re useable bag for use in our town which is in the process of production now. The children have been involved with a safe walking to school route which is to be officially opened at the end of the month.; This particular part of the project is about improving the surroundings of the school with sustainable and natural play and wildlife friendly resources. The children are learning about natural materials have started to weave a willow dome. They are wanting to make a willow tunnel to accompany the dome and create an exciting and lasting resource for future pupils.; The volunteers will learn how to plan, position and lay out a willow project. They will learn the practical skills of how to plant, tie and weave willow tunnelling and will work with each other on a project that will be completed in a day. The participants (children, parents, friends, Teachers) will have the opportunity to work across the age groups and abilities in a co operative way that we hope will be both satisfying and educational. The holistic approach which the children of Ysgol y Ddwylan have taken to the problems of health, environment and the future of their community is truly inspiring .I hope you feel able to support their continuing work.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Y Ddwylan, New Road, Newcastle Emlyn
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, An enjoyable educational days experience.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult, children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Deborah Howlett. (01239 710671 or 07775878747)
Organised by: Ysgol Y Ddwylan
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Hollingworth Lake
Where? Rochdale, Lancashire
When? Saturday 5th April 2008
What's it about? A small area of woodland within Hollingworth lake country parks nature reserve requires replanting with wildlife and holly bushes.
Where's it happening? Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Rochdale
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Adam Clayton (01706373421)
Organised by: Hollingworth Lake Country Park
Email: holl.lakecp@Rochdale.gov.uk
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Town Tidy/ Litter Blitz
Where? Saltburn-by-Sea, Cleveland
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? Litter pick the town centre.
Where's it happening? Saltburn Town Centre, Saltburn-by-Sea
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jackie Taylor (01287 624 046)
Organised by: Saltburn in Bloom
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Garden Gang
Where? Selby, North Yorkshire
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? Setting up a fruit and vegetable plot for the children. The helpers will clear and dig over the scrubland prior to the children planting and harvesting their crops.
Where's it happening? Hill Top, Barlby, Selby
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Jokes and enthusiasm
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: Mark jubb (01757 703317)
Organised by: Barlby Community Primary School
Email: mark.jubb@btinternet.com
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Clywedog Clear Up
Where? Wrexham, Powys
When? 5/4/08
What's it about? Members of Erddig Environmental Youth Club will be undertaking a river clearance, removing litter from a stretch of the river Clywedog that runs through the Erddig estate. The young people, aged 14-17 will work alongside wardens and be assisted by the local police cadets. This project will increase their understanding of the environment and increase awareness of health and safety issues.
Where's it happening? Felin Puleston, Erdig Estate, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, Wellingtons
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Jones (01978 315179)
Organised by: The National Trust
Email: hayley.foster@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Bellevue Spring Clean
Where? Wrexham, Powys
When? 5 April 2008
What's it about? A chance for volunteers to help and give Bellevue Park a spring clean. Tasks will include litter picking, painting and cleaning. Bellevue Park is a public park in the centre of Wrexham.
Where's it happening? Bellevue Park, Bradley Road, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Aram (01978 264150)
Organised by: Friends of Bellevue Park
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Powerhouse Project
Where? Bath, Avon
When? 6 April
What's it about? Clear up Rubbish along the river Avon in Bath from Norfolk crescent to Windsor Bridge.
Where's it happening? 18 Norfolk Crescent, Bath
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bill Fenna (07922056389)
Organised by: PowerhouseProject/Coolstopping
Email: bill @coolstopping.com
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Spring into Action
Where? Colne, Lancashire
When? 6 April
What's it about? We will involve children from a local school to help plant in the green 'English Bluebells'
Where's it happening? Alkincoates Woodland, Colne
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Singlton (01282 859738)
Organised by: Alkincoates Woodland Group
Email: kevin.singleton@pendle.gov.uk
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Green House Gurus
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 6 April 2008
What's it about? We started a gardening club last year...with an Action earth grant, since then it has grown and grown (like our vegetables and flowers!) and we have won a prize in Keighley in Bloom too! We would like to use this grant to buy seeds and trays and compost for our new green house. The local allotment officer will (on a voluntary basis) show us how to sow seeds and grow plants on; the plants will be used to keep our hanging baskets looking good and encourage mums and dads to work alongside their children. Volunteers will help fill seed trays with compost; sow seeds; set up the green house and water!
Where's it happening? Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Free training from a horticulturist
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, volunteers known to the school, volunteers known to the school
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Hutchinson (01535 642 309)
Organised by: Oakworth Primary School
Email: kevin@oakworth.ngfl.ac.uk
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Help Our Hedgerow
Where? Loughborough, Leicestershire
When? 6/4/08
What's it about? The hedgerow that borders our community woodland is being cut and laid. It has been agreed that volunteers from the village will clear the adjacent ditch of litter etc and 'gap up' the hedge with whips. We would like £50 to find the purchase of hedging whips, canes and protective sleeves. Volunteers will plant the whips and ensure they are protected and watered.
Where's it happening? Towles field, Burton On The Wolds, Loughborough
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? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Catherine Thomson (01509 881529)
Organised by: Burton Plantation Management Committee
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Bag it and Bin it!
Where? Macclesfield, Cheshire
When? 6 April 2008
What's it about? Tytherington High School are hosting a litter pick to dispel rumours that they are the ones dropping all the litter. Community groups such as brownies and guides will be joining children from the school to clean up the local area including local beauty spot Macclesfield Riverside Park.
Where's it happening? Tytherington High School, Beech Lane, Tytherington, Macclesfield
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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Emma Houghton (01625 374790)
Organised by: Bollin Valley Partnership
Email: emma.houghton@cheshire.gov.uk
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Rosehill Roses
Where? Manchester, Greater Manchester
When? 6/4/08
What's it about? In conjunction with Swinton North Residents Association, the S.D.A.L.G.A will purchase rose plants and plant them to grown on a public open space on Rosehil Road in Swinton maintained by our association on an ongoing basis.
Where's it happening? Rosehill Road, Swinton, Manchester
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Moulding (0161 794 0313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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Nature Study Area
Where? Spalding, Lincolnshire
When? 6 April
What's it about? Volunteers will clear the area of land surrounding an outdoor children's classroom to develop a nature study area. Planting bulbs, shrubs and plants to provide year round colour and interest.
Where's it happening? Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided:
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: Mr D Whyles (01775 680231)
Organised by: Surfleet Pay & Recreation Committee
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Woodland Path Restoration
Where? Stone, Staffordshire
When? 6 April 2008
What's it about? The project is to finish the restoration of the woodland footpath, put in steps where necessary and one or two more benches.
Where's it happening? Woodland, The Plot House, 122 Old Road, Stone
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Adrian Page (01785817892)
Organised by: Stone Common Plot
Email: joy@apage30.fsnet.co.uk
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Wood White Rescue
Where? Worcester, Worcestershire
When? 06/04/2008
What's it about? Coppicing ride and thinning trees.
Where's it happening? Monkwood Nature Reserve, Monkwood Green, Hallow, Worcester
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Paddy Harrison (01905641523)
Organised by: West Midlands Butterfly Conservation
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