Projects taking place in the week beginning
7 April 2008
Refurbishing the Bird Feeding Area
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 7 April 2008
What's it about? Four groups of Beaver scouts, with adult supervision will load bird feeders and attach them to a line within the bird feeding area.
Where's it happening? Harborne Nature Reserve, Periera Road, Birmingham
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roger Cobley (0121 420 1641)
Organised by: St Faith & St Laurence Beaver Scout
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The Organic Communtiy Garden
Where? Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
When? 7 April 2008
What's it about? We plan to create an organic fruit and vegetables garden in the school's grounds, both the school and members of the public will be helping to plant and tend to the garden. We hope that this experience will help the children to understand where their food comes from. Volunteers will help to plan the garden, give advice, help to dig and plant and sow seeds.
Where's it happening? Maryhill primary school, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Calire Barlow (07739183858)
Organised by: Maryhill Primary School
Email: clairegray0@sky.com
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Redzone Garden
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 7 April 2008
What's it about? Clearing a piece of rubble/ briar ridden land and transforming it into a haven for wildlife and children to use as an out door sensory kitchen in the form of pottage) garden. We have edging to lay and an area of hard standing, gravel to rake , tyres to be lined and filled with topsoil, seats to be built... trees and plants to be planted.
Where's it happening? Marriott Primary School, Marriott Road, Leicester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: spennington@marriott.leicester.sch.uk (0116 283 2433)
Organised by: Marriott Primary school
Email: spennington@marriott.leicester.sch.uk
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From Pillar to Post
Where? Treharris, Mid Glamorgan
When? 07 April
What's it about? We are going to sign post a pathway from a country park up to a leisure centre
Where's it happening? Millennium Park, Treharris
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: Mr G Caldicott (01685 856500)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
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Hands on Herbs
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 8 April
What's it about? Volunteers will help to create a hands on herb area in several areas of our school. These sensory areas will be used by both adults and children in both learning and play setting. Some herb areas will also be used as cooking resources, with both parents and children using these areas to explore taste and cooking. The herb areas will provide a hands on, safe place for the whole school and the community to enjoy and explore.
Where's it happening? St Benedicts Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jodi Winter (0121 464 6420)
Organised by: St Benedicts Infant School
Email: enquiry@stbenedic.bham.sch.uk
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Bat Box Bonanza
Where? Bradford, West Yorkshire
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? We will construct 40 bat boxes to be placed in woodland areas within the district of Bradford.
Where's it happening? 140-148 Manningham Lane, Bradford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ian Butterfield (01274718420)
Organised by: Forest of Bradford
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Hedge Hog Detectives
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? With permission from Bradford parks dept. we would like to construct 3 hedgehog homes out of reclaimed wood and then site them in the woodland of our local park; digging holes and covering the boxes with earth and leaf litter. The volunteers will help supervise the beaver group, help excavate the holes to put the hedgehog boxes in.
Where's it happening? Holden Park, Oakworth, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? We would prefer volunteer parents (of the beavers), We would prefer volunteer parents (of the beavers)
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Butcher (01535 642832)
Organised by: Oakworth Beavers
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Midweek Team 3
Where? Stuartby, Bedfordshire
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? Fencing at the Trusts education centre.
Where's it happening? Stuartby
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
REF E89
Magic Circle
Where? Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
When? 8 April 2008
What's it about? We would like to transform an area of our school field into a 'magic circle', an area outlined by a hedge with a tree in the centre (for shade) and carpeted with wild flowers. It will provide a quiet place for children to sit, relax and enjoy their surroundings. The wild flowers and native hedge plants will encourage birds, butterflies and mini beasts. The children and parents will be marking out the circle, preparing and planting the tree, hedge and wildflowers.
Where's it happening? St James CE Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale
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, Planting will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children, Planting will take place during the school day, and on school premises. Volunteers therefore will need to be parents or have been CRB checked to safeguard the children
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: St James CE Primary School, Wardle (01706 378268)
Organised by: St. James CE Primary School, Eco Committee
Email: caden@st-james.rochdale.sch.uk
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Let's Grow
Where? Bognor Regis, West Sussex
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? The children from this deprived housing estate will be growing their own fruit & vegetables. We have a lot of interest in this project already and so the children will work in teams on a rota system. They will grow crop such as potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, kohl rabi, runner beans, peas & salad crops, as well as strawberries, raspberries, cherries & apples. The children & their families will benefit be receiving the produce as it is harvested
Where's it happening? 2 Laurel Grove, North Bersted, Bognor Regis
What to wear/bring: old clothes
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? School age children from trees estate, School age children from trees estate
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Gez Watson (01243 860034)
Organised by: Trees Estate Residents' Association
Email: gez.watson@btinternet.com
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Allington Allotment Recycling Club (A.A.R.C.)
Where? Dorchester, Dorset
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will work on a community allotment used by charitable organisations for development of clients with various issues, and to provide a small amount of produce which will be free to such groups as women's refuge, rough sleepers etc. Volunteers will make the allotment accessible, erect fencing posts and create compost areas.
Where's it happening? Allington Avenue Allotment, Dorchester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Craig Womble (01305 269 214)
Organised by: Dorchester Volunteer Bureau
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Balmoral Road Boffins
Where? Kilmarnock, Strathclyde
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? Constructing a sensory herb garden in a central courtyard area within a centre for learning disabled adults. Plants to attract butterflies will also be added. Making willow trees
Where's it happening? Balmoral Road Centre, Balmoral Road, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch refreshments provided by centre
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: CSV East Ayreshire Give & Take Project
Email: agold@csv.org.uk
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Portrack Gateway Practical Day
Where? Middlesbrough, Cleveland
When? 9/4/2008
What's it about? Young people aged 16-25 are invited to; take part in creating a new welcoming gateway feature (design to be confirmed) for visitors to Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve.
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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Blooming Tyres
Where? Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? We are creating a small bike track to enable our nursery children to learn to ride 2 wheeler bikes. Part of the track is edged with tyres for safety reasons and we intend to create a garden inside the tyres to make this an attractive feature on our school field and to encourage more wildlife to the area.
Where's it happening? Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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: Jill Gaunt (0115 9560995)
Organised by: Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
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Litter Pick and tidy up of Holly Park
Where? Stanley, Durham
When? 9 April 2008
What's it about? Adult volunteers to clean all equipment in park and also in tuck shop. Children to litter-pick in park and at entrance of park. Also children will plant flowers in flower beds ready for re-opening of park.
Where's it happening? Cookson Place,, Holly Park, South Stanley, Stanley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nicola Daglish ()
Organised by: Cookson Place Residents Association
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Clean Up Your Act
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 10 April 2008
What's it about? Clear out old greenhouse area & overgrown flowerbeds ready for planting and to make safe for small children to use as a planting area.
Where's it happening? Greenhouse, Ysgul Bro Eirwg, Ridgeway Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gwenno Stephens (20520755)
Organised by: Dail Drygonius
Email: gwennostephens@yahoo.co.uk
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Dig For Dinner
Where? Southport, Merseyside
When? 10/4/08
What's it about? Eco-Club will create a plant, vegetable and herb garden in our school grounds.
Where's it happening? Ovineton Drive, Southport
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? CRB Clearance, CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Kew Woods Primary School
Email: admin.kewwoods@schools.sefton.gov.uk
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Ashton Heath - woodland improvement
Where? Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester
When? 11 April 2008
What's it about? Planting a mixture of wildflower grasses and seed throughout the woodland on Ashton Heath. We have been managing the woodland for four years, repairing damage, clearing rubbish and coppicing the trees. Snowdrops and bluebells have been planted and we now wish to add to the variety of woodland plants.
Where's it happening? Ashton Heath, off Heath Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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: David McKendrick (01942 707955)
Organised by: Ashton Heath Residents' Association
Email: dm@ashtonheath.org.uk
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Posh Nosh - & Even Posher Still
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 11 April 2008
What's it about? following the success of Posh Nosh 2007 - we asked our volunteers to plant asparagus crowns - we intend to get volunteers to plant up a second set of asparagus crown and a hazel sapling infected with truffles; when growing the asparagus fronds attract beneficial insects, asparagus is a gourmet food so hopefully once its gown we'll be able to sell it on to the social economy cafe network in Cardiff -thus providing Inroads with an income and reducing food miles ; the hazel will provide sticks for climbing plants and attract useful insects and provide us with bulk quantity truffles - a high price food which can sell to provide income for Inroads; truffles are generally imported from France or Italy so any UK production of truffles will reduce air miles, participants will have the chance to learn about bio friendly slug busting - garlic slime and metal rings
Where's it happening? Pontcanna A alotments, Western Avenue, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, dogs welcome but must be on a lead and supervised at all times, dogs welcome but must be on a lead and supervised at all times
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kevin Chubb (029 20 407 40 7)
Organised by: Inroads
Email: kevin_chubb58@hotmail.com
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Blooming Lovely In Spring
Where? Llantwit Major, Mid Glamorgan
When? 11/4/08
What's it about? First tidy and weed area, dig and create a rockery leading down side of steps, paint rocks. Plant pots and hanging baskets. Re-design a whole new flower bed.
Volunteers will need to:- sweep garden, weed and transplant, dig up some rocks, paint rocks, Plant flowers, rearrange pots and baskets to get the best effect and look.
Where's it happening? The Guide Hall (Vale Plus Outreach), Llantwit Major
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: (01446 746 691)
Organised by: Vale Plus
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Greener Fingers
Where? Neston, Cheshire
When? 11 April
What's it about? Prepare garden beds, pot up pots, containers using compost, divide areas using sticks, plant seeds, label beds, water beds. There are 4 beds for crop rotation purposes, root, bulbs, legumes and breccias. The vegetables will be harvested washed and prepared for use in the school kitchen.
Where's it happening? Woodfall Lane, Little Neston, Neston
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Old Clothes
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Lowry (0151 338 2288)
Organised by: Woodfall Primary School
Email: admin@woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk
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Batty Friday
Where? Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
When? 11 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will tour our Dine exploring the wildlife and then be supported in building bat boxes to add and replace the damaged ones.
Where's it happening? Sunderland North Community Business Centre, Winchester house, Baxter Road, Sunderland
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, old clothes
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, please book using phone number, please book using phone number
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jeanette (07960638457)
Organised by: Sunderland Training & Education Farm Ltd (STEF's)
Email: jeanette.chapman3@ntlworld.com
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Bird Box Bonanza
Where? Barry, South Glamorgan
When? 12/4/08
What's it about? The group will construct a large number of bird boxes from templates and then put them up in the Valeplus garden and surrounding area. We will work throughout the week in preparing the wood and finish the project on the Saturday.
Where's it happening? 118a High Street, Barry
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Steve Thomas (01446 746691)
Organised by: Valeplus
Email: steve@valeplus.com
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Litter Pick in Escomb and Witton Park
Where? Bishop Auckland, Durham
When? 5 & 12 April 2008
What's it about? Collection of rubbish from grass verges and roadside areas in both villages. The event last year was supported by WVDC and ground works South West Durham who provided litter pickers and a skip. We anticipate the same support this year
Where's it happening? 97 Low Escomb, Bishop Auckland
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lyn Heslop (01388 609405)
Organised by: Escomb & Witton Park Community Partnership
Email: ewpcp@escomb.org.uk
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Dung Shovellers!
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? Tremorfa park has a problem with stray horses and causing problems for children and adults using the park by using it as a toilet. We intend to remove as much as possible to make it a better place to use.
Where's it happening? Tremorfa Park, Tremorfa, Cardiff
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: john rosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
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Colts a-go-go
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? Running alongside the railway embankment and park railings litter and cans collect causing damage to the wildlife and environment we are going to organise a litter pick up with the help of volunteers.
Where's it happening? Splott park, splott, Cardiff
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: john rosser (02920486942)
Organised by: St Albans jnr football club
Email: jrosser@hotmail.co.uk
REF W35
No More Shopping Trolleys & Beer Cans here Thank You
Where? Dalkeith, Lothian
When? 12/04/2008
What's it about? Picking up litter and fly-tipping around Dalkeith walkway.
Where's it happening? Peniculk to Dalkeith Walkway, Dalkeith
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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: Alan Krumfolds (01875821990)
Organised by: Midlothian Ranger Service
REF S38
More Than A Rockery!
Where? Forres, Grampian
When? 12/4/08
What's it about? Creation of a plant and shrub bed on a grassy area that leads into a Housing Estate, to enhance the environment. Volunteers to dig bed, prepare area, plant shrubs, flowers and bulbs and maintain area. Group is made up of all ages.
Where's it happening? Califer Road, Forres
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Cowie (07800670665)
Organised by: Grampian Police
REF S29
Make it a Bird Birthday Cake
Where? Grasby, Lincolnshire
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? To produce a high energy cake for wild birds using ingredients purchased plus others brought by the volunteers. Volunteers will produce a bird cake that will be used by members of the group. Extra cake to be made to be passed to senior members and toddlers to hang up for the birds.
Where's it happening? Grasby Village Hall, Station Road, Grasby
What to wear/bring: Apples, dried fruit, lard, stale bread or cake
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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Terrific Trees
Where? Latheron, Highland
When? 12/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will plant a mixed broadleaf hedge to provide shelter and habitat for both birds and mammals. Volunteers will plant individual trees within a fenced area.
Where's it happening? Guidebest Croft, Latheron
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marina Swanson (01955 607758)
Organised by: Caithness Countryside Volunteers
Email: marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk
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Seaton Beach Spring Clean
Where? Seaton, Cornwall
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? To collect and record as much rubbish from Seaton beach as we can. Volunteers will litter pick and record findings.
Where's it happening? Seaton Beach, Seaton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Bags / Gloves
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? 1+
Press/Volunteer Contact: Matt Nott (01503 262532)
Organised by: The Monkey Sanctuary Trust
Email: info@monkeysancturary.org
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Ford Enhancement Project
Where? St. Albans, Hertfordshire
When? 12 April 2008
What's it about? Dig and clear ground ready for planting digitalis on land that was turned back from a once neglected area, adjacent to St Michael's Bridge in 2001.
Where's it happening? St. Michael's Ford,, Fishpool St., St. Albans
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
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: Angela Silverman (01727 869 766)
Organised by: Fishpool Street Residents Association
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Sticky Fingers Pre-School
Where? Templecombe, Somerset
When? 12th April 2008
What's it about? Pre - School is moving to a new site and we need to make the work site into a safe, attractive educational garden area for children to play and learn. The Pond has already been filled in. We need to make clear pathways and planting areas, fencing and raising borders. Wheelchair access.
Where's it happening? Village Hall, School Lane, Templecombe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lynda Downes (0196332699)
Organised by: Sticky fingers pre- school
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Brighter Borders
Where? Trowbridge, Wiltshire
When? 12/04/2008
What's it about? Compost spreading, litter picking and bulb planting around car park area.
Where's it happening? North Bradley P.M.T Recreation Ground, Southwick, North Bradley, Trowbridge
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pauline Baxter (01225765644)
Organised by: North Bradley Peace Memorial Trust
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Your Path to Nature
Where? Catcott, Somerset
When? 13 April 2008
What's it about? Cutting paths with brush cutter, improving paths with thin tree trunks from unwanted trees thinned out by us on this day. Attending to flap valves and dredging internal irrigation ditches.
Where's it happening? Catcott Heath Nature Reserve, Catcott
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: N Lees (01278 641 521)
Organised by: Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers
Email: leesmark@supanet.com
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Wildlife Motel
Where? Chadderton, Lancashire
When? 13 April 2008
What's it about? Link willow structure to a new pond. Scrape wet area to increase environmental diversity and encourage wildlife.
Where's it happening? Carwley Way, Chadderton
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: Stephen Rigby (0161 624 0907)
Organised by: Christ Church C of E Primary School
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Wonderful Wildflower Windfall
Where? Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Clwyd
When? 13 April 2008
What's it about? Following the installation of new woodland path meeting DDA regulations, turn over earth left at side of path; remove large rocks, stones and roots; turn over soil and rake to create kund; rake over and sow wildflower, grass seed mix and bulbs.
Where's it happening? Nant Mill, Rhosberse Road, Coedpoeth, Wrexham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Brena (01978 752 772)
Organised by: Wrexham County Borough Council
Email: brena.john@wrexham.gov.uk
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Hampden Park Fencing and Out Building Renovation
Where? Eastbourne, East Sussex
When? 12/4/08 & 13/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers are to renovate existing metal hoop fencing by wire brushing, undercoating and glossing, over a period of approximately 3 weekends commencing 12th April 2008.
Volunteers will also paint a disused ice cream kiosk thereby improving the wooded environment and removing graffiti. Disused building and fencing are located in a wooded urban park.
Where's it happening? Area near Bowls Club and Tennis Courts in Hampden Park, off Hampden Park Drive, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
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: Andrew Tilney (01323 415464)
Organised by: Eastbourne Borough Council ( Parks and Gardens )
Email: andrew.tilney@eastbourne.gov.uk
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Pond Clearing and Planting
Where? Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
When? 13 April
What's it about? Remove any rubbish, unlock overflow pipes. Plant around new fishing pegs with water lilies, etc.
Where's it happening? 502 Leek New Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Friends of Holden Lane Pools
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Clean-up at the Res Day
Where? Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
When? 13/04/2008
What's it about? Litter picking, bin painting and cleaning picnic tables
Where's it happening? Kingsmill Reservoir Visitor Centre, Sutton in Ashfield
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? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ashfield Rangers (07957377352)
Organised by: Friends of Kingsmill Reservoir
Email: friendsofres@yahoo.com
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Little Kids Breakfast Club Community
Where? Swinton, Greater Manchester
When? 13/4/08
What's it about? Our association is enhancing an unused community high rise garden on behalf of Little Kids Breakfast Club, Swinton families on Valley estate in Swinton, It will make use of an unused garden to encourage children to learn gardening skills by planting fruit bushes and trees and providing fresh fruit to Swinton families.
Where's it happening? Little Kids Breakfast Club Community, Valley Estate Community Centre, Swinton
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Moulding (0161 7940313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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Mulching of Young Trees
Where? Welford, Northamptonshire
When? 13/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will clear ground under the trees and spread mulch over entire area.
Where's it happening? Welford Pocket Park, West Street, Welford
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs P. Hayhurst (01858 575284)
Organised by: Welford Pocket Park Group
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