Projects taking place in the week beginning
14 April 2008

The Special Sun Kids
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? We are replanting the flower beds, weeding and pruning a small wild garden.
Where's it happening? marlborough road primary school, bleinham road, 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, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: mrs jones (07967533045)
Organised by: Marlborough Road Primary School
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Grow Your Way to Five-a-Day
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 14 April
What's it about? We will be building two cold frames to start our "grow your way to five a day" project. Growing salads and vegetables to use in food technology and lessons in summer and autumn. Seeds to be planted, onions, leeks, beans, breccias and salad greens. These will then be transplanted into raised beds.
Where's it happening? Oldfield, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Redpath (01535 642394)
Organised by: Oldfield Primary School Gardening Club
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Quad Force
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? Set up an eco club for 10 pupils aged 5 -7years.Raise awareness of how plants can be composted. Buy compost bins for the quad. Work with PFA to tidy the quad and start composting.
Where's it happening? Imperial Avenue, Leicester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: JENNY PICKERING (0116 2824503)
Organised by: Imperial Avenue Infant School
Email: office@imperialavenue.leicester.sch.uk
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Pathway to Leisure
Where? Mid-Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan
When? 14 April
What's it about? We are seeking to improve a pathway that leads to the trust centre
Where's it happening? Taff Bargoed Centre, Trelewis, Mid-Glamorgan
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr G Calicott (01685 856500)
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
Email: info@indoorclimbingwalls.co.uk
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Bannockburn Forest School
Where? Plumstead, Greater London
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? The continuing transformation of a neglected wildlife garden into a Forest School. At present, and with the help of parent volunteers, our Nursery Class children use the Forest School three times a week. As the project progresses, and those involved gain experience, access will be extended to our older children, other schools and community groups. This is seen very much as a pilot project in our area, and we will be reporting our experiences to the borough council. There is still some landscaping and planting work to be done on the site and volunteers will be helping with this.
Where's it happening? Bannockburn School Nursery entrance, Ceres Road, Plumstead
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Bannockburn Primary School
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What's It All About
Where? Sheffield, South Yorkshire
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? Tend to flowerbeds and garden area around re-cycling area. Tidy around recycling area and litter-pick. Plant bulbs and shrubs.
Where's it happening? Stannington park, Sheffield
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: B. Bartholomew (0114 233 5728)
Organised by: Action For Stannington
REF E109

Bellevue Regeneration
Where? Skipton, North Yorkshire
When? 14/04/2008
What's it about? Clearing area of shrubs etc in order to lay new paving, plant new shrubs and build new bin area in front garden of flats
Where's it happening? 28 Bellevue Terrace, Skipton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Steve Richardson (01756701110)
Organised by: Foundation Housing
Email: steverefoundationhousing.org.uk
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Creative Bird Boxes
Where? West Bromwich, West Midlands
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? Children will learn about looking after the environment and creating nesting homes for wildlife in the community
Where's it happening? Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Guy (0121 5241950)
Organised by: YMCA O.S.C Pennyhill OSC
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Operation Come Back Robin!
Where? BRADFORD, West Yorkshire
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Encouraging robins and other bird/wildlife back to school after neighbouring scrubland clearance. volunteers to build bird houses
Where's it happening? Park House Road,, Low Moor,, BRADFORD
What to wear/bring:
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, this is a school project, this is a school project
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Low Moor C of E Primary School
REF E149

Going Green Day
Where? Chirk, Powys
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Children will be involved in litter picking around the large school grounds. (Dual use site with leisure centre). They will be involved in clearing litter that has accumulated around the hedgerows
Where's it happening? Lloyds Lane, , Chirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? In School Activity, In School Activity
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Theresa Thomas (01691 772331)
Organised by: Ceiriog Junior School
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Cullingworth Compost Champions
Where? Cullingworth, West Yorkshire
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We would like to start composting some of the school waster, using the compost on our wildlife garden and in school studies. We will investigate our bins and see what should not be there! Collect leaf litter and start re-cycling. Volunteer will help install compost bins and collect leaves and heavier jobs which the children can't do.
Where's it happening? Cullingworth Village primary, New School Lane, Off Halifax road, Cullingworth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Know to the school please, Know to the school please
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elena O'Hare (01535 273 869)
Organised by: Cullingworth Village Primary
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Spiral Herb Garden
Where? Fortrose, Highland
When? 15 April
What's it about? Choose and plant herb plants for a stone spiral herb garden which is situated at the front of the school. The volunteers will help to plant the herbs
Where's it happening? Academy Street, Fortrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials, Plants
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Fortrose Academy
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Collect, Crush and Create
Where? Haverfordwest, Dyfed
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We hope to dramatically improve the current recycling facilities in the school, with pupils taking responsibility for co-ordination. This will involve, litter picking, anti-litter and recycling poster workshops, re-cycling cans, plastic bottles and reducing the amount of paper we use on a daily basis. We want all pupils to take part in improving the school but have an eco-club which will lead the project.
Where's it happening? Tasker Milward School, Scarrowsacant Lane, Haverfordwest
What to wear/bring: a smile and lots of energy
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, enthusiasm and support
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kath Mackie (01646621542)
Organised by: Tasker Milward Eco Club
REF W32

The Garden Gang
Where? Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We will be tidying up our school vegetable plot and planting new seeds and young plants for this year's crop. e.g. leeks, broccoli. The young children, ages 3-5, will be helping, deciding on the jobs to do as well as digging and planting. Someone from the school with a CRB check will always be present.
Where's it happening? Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no-one who is barred from working with children, no-one who is barred from working with children
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Polly Williams (01422 842533)
Organised by: Heptonstall J, I and N School
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Whimsical Woodland at WoodEnd
Where? Hyde, Cheshire
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Planting of natural woodland species at Woodland Court
Where's it happening? WoodEnd Court, Wood End Lane, Hyde
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Diane Russell (0161 419 6451)
Organised by: Manchester and District Housing Association
Email: diane.russell@harvesthousing.org.uk
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Tree Planting
Where? Kirkwall, Orkney & Shetland
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Through Orkney Woodland Projects we have been provided with nearly 800 tree plants/ shrubs to enhance the playground environment. The planting will involve pupils from our Parent Council and Eco Club. We are also keen for parents to get involved in the project and have had a good response with several committing to get involved on the big day of planting which is scheduled for April 15th.
Where's it happening? Papdale primary school, Willow Road, Kirkwall
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: papdale primary school
Email: kevin.balfour@orkneyschools.org.uk
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Spring Garden
Where? London, Greater London
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? Weed and prepare ground then plant flowers and herbs in a small plot of garden outside the entrance to the Centre.
Where's it happening? St Mary Magdalene Centre, Holloway Road, London
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, bring food for sharing at lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colette Joyce (0207 609 2616)
Organised by: St Mary Magdalene Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Email: magcas@btconnect.com
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Dunnottar Woods Spring Clean
Where? Stonehaven, Grampian
When? 15/04/2008
What's it about? Litter pick in Dunnottar Woods.
Where's it happening? Nursery Car Park, Dunnottar Woods, Stonehaven
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Garry Brindley (01569760493)
Organised by: Dunnottar Woodland Park Association
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Growing Green
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? 15 April 2008
What's it about? We will be demonstrating a variety of organic gardening techniques to show different ways of growing food without the need for environmentally-damaging chemicals. We hope this will also encourage people to grow their own, thereby reducing their "food miles."
Where's it happening? Sandy Lane Allotments, Sandy Lane, Wolverhampton
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: info@wildsideac.co.uk
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It's Birdy Heaven
Where? Bridgend, Lothian
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? The aim of the project is to make the garden of Bridgend Primary school more bird friendly. The garden is very exposed to prevailing winds and traditional bird tables continually fall over and get damaged by the wind. By planting a small group of trees the amount of wind hitting the garden will be reduced, the birds will have perches and we can hand bird feeders directly from the branches rather than relying on bird tables. The work will be done by eco-club students, students from Oatridge college and parent volunteers. They will dig holes for the trees, plant the trees, back fill and stake the trees. They will also help spread a wood chip mulch around the tree bases.
Where's it happening? Bridgend primary School, Auldhill Road, Bridgend
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Oatridge College
Email: sreay@oatridge.ac.uk
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The Attack Of Litter on Bradbury Park
Where? Brownhills, West Midlands
When? 16/04/08
What's it about? Collecting litter from a park that is quite small, within a community of all ages with a school. The children from Millfield School with headmaster and also the Youth Club will meet at school where they will all be warned of the dangers by the Park Department of Walsall Council. They will then be given bags and gloves and then walk to the park for a litter pick. Then it is back to the school for refreshments and where the certificates will be handed out and prizes given for most litter picked. We will also give each child a packet of seeds to plant at home.
Where's it happening? Bradbury Park, Furst Street, Brownhills
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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gail J Plant M.B.E. (01543 821 529)
Organised by: Friends of Bradbury Park
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Riverside Bat Boffins
Where? Cumnock, Strathclyde
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? Adding more butterfly attractant plants to the existing sensory garden. Making and putting up another bat box in the grounds
Where's it happening? Riverside Resource Centre, Ayr Road, Cumnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Lunch refreshments available in 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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Hillhouse Gardeners
Where? Kilmarnock, Strathclyde
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? Enhance the existing garden and outdoor area by adding butterfly and bee attractant plants and herbs.
Where's it happening? 11 Hill Street, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Hillhouse Care
REF S11

Boggy Wednesday
Where? Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
When? 16 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will study wildlife books then develop a wildlife pond.
Where's it happening? Page Pastures Farm, Keelmans Lane, 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
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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Dig For Barnstaple
Where? Barnstaple, Devon
When? 17/4/08
What's it about? Last year our youth group visited Loverings Court Sheltered Housing complex to plant up tubs of flowers as part of the Action Earth environmental campaign. We also went back later in the year to put up hanging baskets which we put together. We wanted to go back to litter-pick, replant the planters and plant some summer bedding in the flower beds.
Where's it happening? Loverings Court, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Brennan (0127 1326138)
Organised by: Children's Summer Club
Email: christine_brennan@btinternet.com
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Stuff the Birds
Where? Brampton Bigerlow, South Yorkshire
When? 17/04/2008
What's it about? Erecting and filling of bird feeders. Also, a water supply will be established.
Where's it happening? Brampton Cortonwood Infant School, Chapel Avenue, Brampton Bigerlow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Allison (01226340044)
Organised by: Friends of Cortonwood Infants
Email: bcisallison@rgfl.org
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Wartling Road Stream Clearance
Where? Eastbourne, East Sussex
When? 17/04/2008
What's it about? Clear stream of rubbish for the benefit of wildlife
Where's it happening? Stream on Wartling Road, Eastbourne
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons
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: Andrew Tilney (01323415464)
Organised by: Eastbourne Borough Council ( Parks and Gardens )
Email: andrew.tilney@eastbourne.gov.uk
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Tiny Acorn Project
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 17 April 2008
What's it about? The group aims to 'makeover' the outside space of our village Community Hall which is very drab and uninspired. We want to make it a focal point and base for our new Oakworth in Bloom Group, and also to foster a sense of pride in our public places. This first step will develop two patches of mud at the front of the Hall into two low maintenance gardens. Volunteers will dig, create wooden edges to the beds, plant and mulch. We have other plans for other parts of the building - this is our kick-start!
Where's it happening? Holden Hall, Colne Road, Oakworth,, Keighley
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: Hilary Healey (07761 791780)
Organised by: Oakworth in Bloom
Email: contactoakworth@yahoo.co.uk
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Trash Smash
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
When? 17/4/08
What's it about? Cleaning up the paths around school. Making 'clean up' posters to be laminated and posted in local area.
Where's it happening? Eastwood Primary School, Victoria Avenue, Keighley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: S. Loryman (01535 610 212)
Organised by: Eastwood Learning Support Centre
REF E113

Let's Build a Tepee
Where? Northampton, Northamptonshire
When? 17 April 2008
What's it about? We will be building a full size tepee in a beautiful urban wooded area. Its going to be used for children, and adults that are children at heart. It's going to take lots of hearts, minds and hands to get it right. Will be fun and instructive. We will use recycled, reclaimed materials which would otherwise end up in a landfill.
Where's it happening? Moulton Lodge, Moulton Way North, Northampton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, No
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: Susan Walmsley (01933 275257)
Organised by: South Court Environmental
Email: nalderpf@scenpton.fsnet.co.uk
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Grow it to eat it
Where? Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
When? 17 April 2008
What's it about? We have recently bought 4 large raised planters (measuring approx 3mx2m)so that we can grow vegetables which we can then sell to our School Cook to use in our Dinners. The money we make will be spent on extending our garden, we would eventually like to have a school allotment!; We will be laying the membrane and drainage gravel in the beds before filling them with compost and planting our vegetable seeds
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, Work 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, Work 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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Connie Fitzgerald Memorial Garden
Where? Bury, Lancashire
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? There is a small patch of land, approximately 5x10 metres with a path running through the centre of it, which is adjacent to our community centre. Currently it is used by the public as a dumping ground for all sorts and contains a microwave and bed frame. We are planning to develop this small site into an attractive, low maintenance, low vandalism site which will be dedicated to the memory of the late Councillor and Mayor, Connie Fitzgerald - a staunch supporter of the Springs Community group. Volunteers will help clear the site of debris, remove existing grass and dead shrubs, help to lay the new garden and plant it, supervise any children.
Where's it happening? New Springs Activity Centre, 25 Dorset Drive, Bury
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katrina Baker (0161 764 3375)
Organised by: New Springs Community Project Group
Email: katrina.baker@btconnect.com
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Hard Rock Pickers
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Quarry park is open to the weather and litter collects around the hedges causing an eye sore. Volunteers will carry out an organised litter-pick.
Where's it happening? Quarry Park, Rumney, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathy Lee (07775926315)
Organised by: Friends of Quarry Park
Email: turkishrose40@hotmail.com
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Rubble to Rainbows
Where? Holyhead, Gwynedd
When? 18 April
What's it about? We have recently started a nursery at the school and following external building work we have been left with a long muddy bank adjacent to the nursery play area which requires planting and landscaping with the help of parents and children, we would like to purchase bulbs, plants and compost to turn this muddy patch into a rainbow of colour
Where's it happening? Minffordd Road, RAF Valley, Holyhead
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: 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: Jennifer Raffle (01407 740781)
Organised by: Ysgol Y Tywyn
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Flower Tots Garden
Where? Isle Of Barra, Highland
When? 14/4/08 - 18/4/08
What's it about? The project is to create an edible hedge along the back of the Centre's garden and children's play area to attract birds that the children from our Gaelic Croileagan and English playgroup can observe and name. We will also plant nectar rich flowers to attract butterflies and bumblebees for the children to watch. The volunteer children and parents will dig and plant the trees and flowers and look after them long term.
Where's it happening? The Children's Centre, Castle Bay, Isle Of Barra
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Muir (01871 810765)
Organised by: Barra Pre-School Ltd
Email: barrachildcentre@btconnect.com
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Bug that house
Where? Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will study wildlife books then develop a wildlife beasty view box.
Where's it happening? Bunnyhill centre, Downhill, Sunderland
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, 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, Must phone and book place 07960638457, Must phone and book place 07960638457
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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How Green is My Valley?
Where? Warminster, Wiltshire
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Plant a bird and insect friendly garden next to the playground at our primary school. Plant three planters in the playground with herbs.
Where's it happening? Wylye Valley School, Cherry Orchard, Codford, Warminster
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, 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
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kate Brayne (01985 850471)
Organised by: Wylye World Warriers
Email: info@howgreenismyvalley.org.uk
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Creative Bird Homes
Where? West Bromwich, West Midlands
When? 18 April 2008
What's it about? Children will learn about looking after the environment and creating nesting homes for wildlife in the community
Where's it happening? 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Guy (0121 5241950)
Organised by: YMCA West Bromwich & District
Email: samanthaguy.wbymca.org.uk
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Chelmsford River Clean Up
Where? Chelmsford, Essex
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? The rivers Chelmer and Can run through Chelmsford Town and we have a problem with lots of litter thrown in the river, shopping trolleys, bicycles, drink cans, general litter, etc. We need boats and divers to help retrieve this litter plus lots of volunteers to pick litter from banks/surrounding area.
Where's it happening? The River Chelmer and Can, Chelmsford Town Centre, Chelmsford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 25
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jackie Lane, NEAT Officer (01245 606800)
Organised by: Chelmsford Borough Council
Email: jackie.lane@chelmsfordbc.gov.uk
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Shrub Planting
Where? Cottingham, Humberside
When? 19 April
What's it about? To plant prickly shrubs along boundary fence of allotment site to improve security and attract nesting birds.
Where's it happening? Park Lane, Northgate, Cottingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided:
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: Trevor Laughton (01482 849230)
Organised by: Cottingham Northgate Allotment Association
Email: trevor@frodo.karoo.co.uk
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Approve Appearance of St Mary Magdalene Churchyard
Where? Coventry, Warwickshire
When? 19/04/2008
What's it about? Renovate flower beds and relay grass areas in churchyard.
Where's it happening? c/o 24 Shilton Lane, Coventry
What to wear/bring: 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Friswell (02476622671)
Organised by: Church of St Mary Magdalene with Risen Christ
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Skateboarders Against Litter.
Where? CROYDE, Devon
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? The area around the Croyde village skateboard park has become an eyesore with lots of litter accumulating over the past 6 months or so. The main skateboard area is completely litter free as the young people really do look after it very well. But, the surrounding areas are not so clean. The skateboarders and the youth get blamed for this other litter, even though actually it has either nothing or very little to do with the youth. Croyde's skateboarders and youth would like to show community spirit and willing and offer to pickup all the litter around their skateboard area (at the rear of Croyde Village Hall); We have a village green, the bank along side the road, the bank along side the NDDC car park and the adventure play area. Volunteers will walk around these areas with large black bin sacks and pickup any little they find.
Where's it happening? Croyde Village Hall, 1 Jones\'s Hill, CROYDE
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Gloves (if available)
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? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Chris Burrows (01271 890 804)
Organised by: Croyde Skateboard Club & Youth Club
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Greening the Grounds
Where? Durham, Durham
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? We will be removing turf and planting a couple of hundred plants to provide structure and interest to a blank grassy play area.
Where's it happening? Esh Winning Primary Key Stage 1 building, Esh Winning Primary, Durham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: ewe centre
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Stage for Learning
Where? Durham, Durham
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? Finishing off construction of an outdoor classroom by laying a timber deck under an existing pergola in the school garden.
Where's it happening? School Garden, Esh Winning Primary, Durham
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Outdoor Learning Group
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Newtyle Forest
Where? Forres, Grampian
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? This is a section of footpath that is subject to heavy equestrian use and short bits of it are very muddy. the volunteers will create suitable drainage and reinstate the surface with a suitable base
Where's it happening? Please see, http://www.davaway.org.uk/maps/northern.html, Forres
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jim Thomson (01309675054)
Organised by: Dava Way Association
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Launch of the Nature & History Trail
Where? Heaton, West Yorkshire
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? We have been working for the last year, on a nature/history trail through the site, linking up with the village and woodland area. The 19/04/08 is the launch, it will take the form of an Open Day with refreshments, talks and guided walks. The local councillor/Lord Mayor will attend and plant a tree. Volunteers will prepare site, arrange planting and greet visitors
Where's it happening? Heaton Grave Yard, Highgate, Heaton
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, rain wear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials, A good event
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Everyone welcome, Everyone welcome
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Margaret Gray (01274 545745)
Organised by: Friends of Heaton Graveyard Community Project
Email: graymargaret@aol.com
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Pride of Place Clean Up Event
Where? Morpeth, Northumberland
When? 19/04/2008
What's it about? Litter pick in the Stobhill area of Morpeth
Where's it happening? Stobhill, Morpeth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Yannakoyorgou (01670513204)
Organised by: Stobhill Community Forum
Email: jyanna@btinternet.com
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Reclaination of Edwalton School Pond
Where? Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
When? 19th April 2008
What's it about? Create new outdoor classroom from logs filled by tree surgeon. Create new pond by fitting liner etc and clearing stream and banks. Tidy up Paddock areas.
Where's it happening? Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, gloves
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs B.J Owens (01159144221)
Organised by: Edwalton Primary School
Email: Trishg1@edwalton.notts.sch.uk
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Potty About Plants!
Where? Rochdale, Lancashire
When? 19 April 2008
What's it about? Saturday morning action group within the school grounds, parents and specific teachers to do planting in tubs, troths, tyres etc. Other things such as litter picking, path making, tree trimming, log sawing going on in other areas. Parents & helpers will be planting plants, baskets etc, litter picking with groups, specialist volunteers (e.g. a joiner) will be log cutting and path making.
Where's it happening? Belgium Street, Bamford, Rochdale
What to wear/bring: 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? NO
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Bamford Primary School
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If You Go Down the Woods Today
Where? Stalybridge, Cheshire
When? 19TH APRIL 2008
What's it about? We are gradually replacing trees that have died alongside one of our courts adjacent to park land and woodland. The trees provided a bird habitat and an action earth/Morrisions grant will enable us to purchase at least 3/4 trees to be planted by volunteers.
Where's it happening? Cheethams Park, Mottram Road, Stalybridge
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: Anne Steele (01457856202)
Organised by: Priory Tennis Club
Email: annesteele707@hotmail.com
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A Floral Tribute to the Fallen - We Will Remember Them
Where? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
When? 19 April
What's it about? Clean up area of memorial park of all litter prepare flower bed around memorial. Plant bedding to give a colourful display.
Where's it happening? 60 Westfield Road, Horbury, Wakefield
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Lockwood (01924 272976)
Organised by: Horbury Sitlington & Ossett Branch, The Royal British Legion
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Restoring Juniper to the Craignish Peninsula
Where? Argyll, Strathclyde
When? 20/04/2008
What's it about? Planting Juniper rooted cuttings over 30 acres of Trust's Nature Reserve on Craignish Peninsula in Argyll. This will add to the diversity of plant life of this site.
Where's it happening? Loch Fada, Near Ardfern Village, Argyll
What to wear/bring:
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: Greer Hart (01416492462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
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Spring Litter Pick
Where? Fairlie,, Strathclyde
When? 20/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers from residents and the various groups will litter-pick the village and beach over the space of the week. This will allow people to work individually or in groups whenever they have the time or when the weather is suitable. It also allows the local authority to uplift the collection as close to the normal day as possible. Some volunteers may work in the mornings and some in the evenings, and also whenever the weather is permitting.
Where's it happening? 22 Bay Street, Fairlie,
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: 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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ann M. gregory (01475 568 643)
Organised by: Fairlie Parish Church Eco-Congegation Team
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Wild About inverness
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? 19/4/08 & 20/4/08
What's it about? We will be seeding 4 roundabouts in Inverness with wildflower meadows. These were plain grass and we plan to sow wild flower and grass seed of native Scottish species to improve local biodiversity, and to attract bees and butterflies. The ground has been renovated, so the group will be seeding and raking in the seed over the 2 day period.
Where's it happening? Doves, Matalan, Castle Heather and Leakinch Roundabouts, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Reading (0131 225 1930)
Organised by: Brown Earth Landscapes
Email: claire@brownearthlandscapes.com
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Dukes Wood Litter Pick Up
Where? Newark, Nottinghamshire
When? 20 April 2008
What's it about? Clearance & litter pick of the 26 acre site & walkways through the woods
Where's it happening? Dukes Wood Heritage Site Earring, Newark
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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: Newark Advertiser (01636 681234)
Organised by: Friends of The Plantation
Email: kevintopham@tiscali.co.uk
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Clearance Environment Day
Where? Swinton, Greater Manchester
When? 19/04/2008 and 20/04/2008
What's it about? The allotment in Swinton High School is increasing in size. So there will be a removal of accumulated dumped items.
Where's it happening? Destructo Allotment Site, Mossfield Road, Swinton
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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael Moulding (01617940313)
Organised by: Swinton and District Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Association
Email: michael-moulding@btinternet.com
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The BB Garden
Where? Wick, Highland
When? 13/4/08 and 20/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will help to erect bird boxes, bird tables, plant fruit trees, fruit bearing shrubs, lay bark, enclose area with a fence and lay a drainage system under grass which floods in wet weather.
Where's it happening? BB Hall, Henrietta Street, Wick
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marc Macdonald (07740 341 399)
Organised by: Boys Brigade - Wick
Email: bb1stwick@aol.com
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Fancy Fencing for Broody Birds
Where? Wrexham, Powys
When? 20 April 2008
What's it about? Cut/ coppice sycamore and hazel and move/drag to bird hide and feeding area. Drive in sycamore stakes and weave hazel fencing along path surrounding bird hide area.
Where's it happening? Bird Hide Area, Compartment 5,Nant Mill Visitors Centre and wildlife park, Rhosberse Road, Coedpath, 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? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Brena John (01978 752772)
Organised by: Wrexham County Borough Council
Email: brena.john@wrexham.gov.uk
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