Projects taking place in the week beginning
21 April 2008

Pulteneytown Planting Project (PPP)
Where? Caithness, KW1 5ND, Highland
When? 21 April 2008
What's it about? We want to help our nursery children to understand and appreciate the local natural heritage and get involved with it. Adjacent to our outside play area there will be a range of planters. This will be aesthetically pleasing but will also contain insect attractive plants with bright colours. The children will be practically involved by planting the flowers and help with the on-going maintenance. We want the children to learn about caring for living plants and mini-beasts.
Where's it happening? Seaforth Avenue, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5ND
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Must have a link with the School Nursery, Must have a link with the School Nursery
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Pulteneytown Academy School Nursery
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Stimulating Sensory Garden for Currie Play Group
Where? Edinburgh, Lothian
When? 21/4/08
What's it about? Currie Playgroup has a little bit of land around it and the plan is to develop this more, with a sensory garden. Parents, carers, and most importantly, the children will be involved in this project. There are 25 children, aged between 2 and 5 years old who will be involved with digging and planting. The plants will be carefully chosen to stimulate all the senses, including taste, touch and importantly smell.
Where's it happening? 16 Kirkgate, Currie, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring:
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: Susan Irwin (0131 478 2353)
Organised by: Currie Play Group
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Willingly wet water wonders!
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 21 April 2008
What's it about? At our school of children aged between 3-11 we are eager to add more plants to our pond/bog area. We have limited outside space in our school grounds and are very lucky to have a medium sized pond. The pond desperately needs more plants to encourage more wildlife to the area and to sustain an ecocycle. With the funds that you can donate, we would also like to have a team of volunteers working with pupils to paint information illustrations on the fence around the pond. This will help all to appreciate the pond with identification at any time of day and will add to outside classroom use and community involvement.
Where's it happening? St Barnabas C of E School, St Barnabas Road, Leicester
What to wear/bring: 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? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: St Barnabas C of E Primary School
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Litter Were Not
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 22 April 2008
What's it about? Mooreland park is a green space in the middle of an inner city area and we are starting our spring clean campaign by a litter pick up.
Where's it happening? moorland park, singleton rd, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: lorraine gilmore (as above)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
Email: southsplottresidents@hotmail.co.uk
REF W53

Trees Love Care
Where? Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
When? Tuesday 22nd April
What's it about? Trees Love Care is to ensure their survival and increase the number of Trees reaching maturity. Volunteers will be removing tree guards that are restricting the growth of the trees, as well as straightening cans and re canning. Followed by light pruning of tree tress.
Where's it happening? Pitt Hill, Plantation, Gainsborough
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Rodger (07764655668)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: richard-clayton@hotmail.co.uk
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Dream a Dream - Earth Does Move
Where? Brentford, Essex
When? 23rd April 2008
What's it about? Clear right hand side of school exit and rid it chippings x sawdust that were put their to stop things growing. Fill with plants x flowers to improve our school environment.
Where's it happening? Exit Breutford School for girls, 5 Boston Manor Road, Brentford
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: Glads Club
REF E210

Clean and Green Youths
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? April 27th 2008
What's it about? Litter Picking in the local area, and street clearance. Also raising awareness of environmental projects in the area. Volunteers will take part in the litter picking and street clearance.
Where's it happening? Top Bridge Street & Deame Street Darton, Barnsley
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joszef Untise (01226 386364)
Organised by: Kids Earth Group
REF E343

Operation Butterfly
Where? Belverdere, Kent
When? 24 April 2008
What's it about? Clear site of litter,debris,weeds overgrown shurbs.Recycle logs,pond,plants,shurbs,and use used tyres for plant containers. Create bird box, bird table, pond and wild life area to enable children aged under 5 to observe flowers plants and wild life. Plant shrubs plants to attract butterflies,birds,insects into the garden. create a vegetable garden so the children can see how vegetables shoot, sprout and grow than harvest and eat them.
Where's it happening? 47, Erith Road, Belverdere
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, hopefully a fun day
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, only children and parents who attend the nursery plus a known volunteer, only children and parents who attend the nursery plus a known volunteer
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Piddington (01322 440240)
Organised by: Redcliffe Nursery
REF E181

Growing Clean Food & Smelly Flowers
Where? Falkirk, Central
When? 24 April 2008
What's it about? We are a small Enhanced Provision with 17 children all with special needs to varying degrees. We have found that the children love to garden, and they have done some research on growing their own food. As you will be well aware money is at a premium in schools, and unfortunately as this is not a curricular activity, there is no funding. The class teacher and myself have spent a few pounds of our own money to get things going, and have begged or borrowed other items to assist us. The children would love to grow their own food, we would love it to be organic. I'm sure you will be aware children's attention spans can be low, so we have sown salad leaves, in pots so that they can get a 'result' fast. It would mean so much to us to have a resource, however small, to help us make our garden grow. :)
Where's it happening? Hallglen Primary School, New Hallglen Road, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Hallglen Pr. Sch./Enhanced Provision
REF S58

Bordering on Adventure
Where? Preston, Lancashire
When? 24 April 2008
What's it about? Planting shrubs and trees to complete border of Scout Hut grounds to benefit both the Scouts and the public that use the grounds adjoining us.
Where's it happening? Scout Hut, School Lane,, Kirkham, Preston
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Bennett (07523939387)
Organised by: 2nd Kirkham (St Michael\'s) Scout Group
Email: Rebecca.Bennett@scoutmail.org.uk
REF E218

Annual Village Clean Up
Where? Ross - Shire, Highland
When? 24 April
What's it about? Children from Plockto Primary School will gather litter during the day, afterwards adults will collect large items around village and the beach usually filling 3 skips
Where's it happening? 36 Harbour Street, Plockton, Ross - Shire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: C M Macrae (01599 544359)
Organised by: Plockton & District Community Council
Email: charliemacrae@hotmail.co.uk
REF S12

Community Garden Make Over
Where? Waterlouvile, Hampshire
When? 24 April
What's it about? Dig site remove weeds and stones, Dig in multch to enrich the clay soil. The end result hopefully will be to create a pleasing exterior to the local community centre.
Where's it happening? Wecock Community Centre, Wecock farm, Waterlouvile
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Wecocks Green Gym
REF E159

Scrubbery Makeover and Scrub Clearance
Where? Gatton Park, Surrey
When? 25th April 2008
What's it about? The shrubbery is at the beginning of a capability Brown circular walk. Part has been planted with dogwoods and other shrubs but bramble roots have taken hold in places. All weed growth will be removed and everyone shrubs pruned back. Ground cover to be planked and woodchip spread over bank at the end of the day.
Where's it happening? Foundation Office Albert School, Gatton Park
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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: Pal Pay (01737649068)
Organised by: The Gatton Trust ( Royal Alexandra)
Email: patpay@gatton - park.org.uk
REF E208

Landscape For langcraigs
Where? Glenburn, Paisley, Strathclyde
When? 25/4/08
What's it about? Langcraig's Primary School grounds are huge. The school has just been refurbished and is looking good, however the surrounding ground is bland and uninteresting. Three projects are planned - fence construction, tree planting and garden creation. A group of volunteers from a local church will be helping with all three projects.
Where's it happening? Langcraigs Primary, Glenfield Road, Glenburn, Paisley
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ewan Kane (0141 840 3403)
Organised by: Langcraigs Primary
REF S62

Hidden Haven
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? 25 April 2008
What's it about? Behind this building there is an uncultivated garden area surrounded by office blocks. This has remained untouched & neglected for many years.; Volunteers will begin clearing and starting to dg with a view to creating a proper garden.
Where's it happening? 12 Bank Street, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: T MacKay (01463 234569)
Organised by: CYC
REF S44

Treasure Trove
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? 25 April 2008
What's it about? As part of our summer term project we would like to enthuse the children about growing their own food.; Volunteers will plant seed potatoes in pots in a concrete lane area and the children will chart the growth progress and eventually have their own crops to share with others.
Where's it happening? Church Lane,, Church Street,, Inverness
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: R Finlay (01463 241765)
Organised by: Kidzone
Email: rfinlay@toucansurf.com
REF S47

Go Go Go Garden
Where? Roachdale, Lancashire
When? 25 April 2008
What's it about? We have a small over grown garden area to the side of the school building which we would like to develop into an area for attracting wildlife and for growing some vegetables.
Where's it happening? Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Roachdale
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, 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: Rebecca Williams (01706 847093)
Organised by: St Thomas CE Primary School
REF E173

Better for Birds
Where? Scotlandwell, Fife
When? 25/4/08
What's it about? Assist Scotland well In Bloom to work with local children, through rising 5's to understand the importance of providing useful habitat including bird boxes for local bird population. Each child will be provided with a bird box recording sheet and a recipe for a bagel bird feeder.
Where's it happening? Porthoak Hall, Scotlandwell
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: 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? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen McDonnell (01592 840 379)
Organised by: Scotlandwell In Bloom
Email: karen10390@btinternet.com
REF S80

Cleaning Up 2nd World War Gun Emplacements
Where? Blyth, Northumberland
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? The gun emplacements at Blyth are part of the first and second World War coastal defences. They are structurally sound but need cleaning and painting to get rid of debris and graffiti which will improve the local environment. They sit above the local beach and promenade used all year round by families.
Where's it happening? 2nd World War Gun Emplacements, Blyth Links, Blyth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, 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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Murray (01670 355057)
Organised by: Blyth To Seaton Sluice Links Conservation Group
REF E116

Community Clean Up!
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? A community clean up event consisting of litter picking, clearing paths, cutting back vegetation and clearing drains. This will take place on the Sustrans owned stretch of the National Cycle Network from Bedwas through Trethomas to Machen, Caerphilly Borough.
Where's it happening? Route NCN 4 Bedwas to Machen, Caerphilly Borough, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? unlimited
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roanna Larsen (02920 662 316)
Organised by: Sustrans Cymru
Email: Roanna.Larsen@sustrans.org.uk
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Spring Clean
Where? Colne, Lancashire
When? 13/4/08 & 26/4/08
What's it about? We will litter pick the wildlife area at Sacred Heart School, Colne. With the after school club 2000 children. This is a community area with bee-hives, a poly tunnel, woodland area, play area, and willow woodland. We will also tidy up any broken branches etc.
Where's it happening? Sacred Heart School, Red Lane, Colne
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Pengelly (01282 870123)
Organised by: North Valley Estate Gardening Cooperative
REF E253

Walk This Way
Where? Cynwyd, Clwyd
When? 26 April
What's it about? To walk the local footpaths, photograph litte,fly tipping. Return and pick up rubbish. Recycle all bottles and cans found. Take more photos throughout the year and produce a calendar for 2009. Local children will write descriptions of our beauty spots and the best will be printed on the calendar. All proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go towards our local park which our group manages and maintains voluntarily. The aim is to make people respect the countryside and be proud of its beauty.
Where's it happening? Local Walks, Cynwyd
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Moreen Rostron (01490 412033)
Organised by: Cynwyd Community Group
REF W14

Community Clean-Up of Gala Park 26th April
Where? Dunipace, Central
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Clean-up of park central to two towns, Dunipace and Denny. Children's art poster contest already underway, awards will be given by Scottish Football Hero Alex Totten that day. Events from 10am - 1pm include award at 10am, then clean-up of park with Falkirk Council Litter Strategy team and community volunteers from 10:30-Noon. Then refreshments and children's litter displays at Dunipace Primary Gym from noon till 1pm. Local Denny High School students are helping as Team Leaders, local businesses are donating food, prizes. Falkirk Environmental Trust has given funding. This event will launch a new community environmental group that is forming currently.
Where's it happening? Old Gala Park, Stirling Road, Dunipace
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Children must be accompanied by adult supervisor.
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, bottled water, prizes, party afterwards
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, None, None
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michelle McCallum (01324 824 843)
Organised by: Carronvale Tenants & Residents Association
Email: ctra.dunipace@yahoo.co.uk
REF S54

Flowers Around Flamborough
Where? Flamborough, South Yorkshire
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? To clear, replant and feed 6 large flower boxes at various locations around Flamborough. Assemble at 1 Woodcock Road to start at 2pm.
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Plants, plant food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851 417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: fceag@flamboroughuk.net
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The Big Tidy Up - This Time The Weeds Get It!
Where? Llangollen, Clwyd
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? We have two very regular gardening volunteers who will be joined by the staff of A.V.O.W. a third sector organisation based in Wrexham. Lots of clearing of weeds, we have a skip on site, to be used to get rid of an old greenhouse base (brick built), and any money received will be used to buy trees and shrubs to plant within view of the residents bedrooms.
Where's it happening? Leonard Cheshire Disability, Cartref Dyffryn Ceirog, Dolywern, Llangollen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Simon Whitehead (01691718303)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability
Email: simon.whithead@LCDisability.org
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Beach Clean Up
Where? Lochinver, Highland
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Remove the rubbish and clean the beaches in Culag Woods. This will be a family event open to all, with a barbeque afterwards.
Where's it happening? The Culag Woods, Lochinver, Lochinver
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Barbeque afterwards
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary MacDonald (01571 844368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
REF S32

Conservation Activity Day
Where? Loughton, Essex
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will be working at a site in Epping Forest doing small tree and scrub clearance to help benefit and recreate habitats for native plants and animals.
Where's it happening? The Warren Lodge, Nursery Road, Loughton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ashley Pinnock (020 5089061)
Organised by: Epping Forest Centenary Trust
Email: ashley@efct.info
REF E294

Spring Spruce-Up
Where? Melrose, Borders
When? 26/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers are each assigned to a specific area where they remove litter using "helping hand" litter-picking tools. These are invaluable for reaching up, under and into awkward places. The small individual areas cleared combine to produce an extensive 'tidy-up' of the town and surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Melrose - Town and Environs, Melrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Valerie Miller (01896 82 2758)
Organised by: Melrose In Bloom
Email: pjohn@pmillermel.freeserve.co.uk
REF S23

Riverside Garden Project
Where? NewMarket, Western Isles
When? 14/4/08 - 26/4/08
What's it about? The project will develop an area of land beside the riverbank, which was once a land infill site. We will create a riverside habitat for birds, insects and wildlife by planting native species of shrubs, trees and flowers which will enhance the appearance of the area and develop it so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to locals and visitors. Volunteers will help to remove rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil and add composted bark from the local woodland.
Where's it happening? The Riverside Gardens, by Bridge Cottages, NewMarket
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gina Campbell (01851704016)
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
REF S66

Creating a Brighter Wharf
Where? Nr. Halifax, West Yorkshire
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Existing Calder Future volunteers in the Sowerby Bridge/Halifax area will be planting wildflower plugs to provide an immediate visual improvement to the canal side near Sowerby Bridge Wharf. We already have a working relationship and the necessary permissions with British Waterways.
Where's it happening? Sowerby Bridge Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, Nr. Halifax
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? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gavin Roberts (01422 316661)
Organised by: Calder Future
Email: enquiries@calderfuture.org.uk
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Perennial Planting Project
Where? Shanklin, Isle of Wight
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? We have a clearance day planned and are seeking a grant to back plant the cleared spaces with perennial plants that will add colour to the grounds of our residential home for people with physical disabilities.
Where's it happening? Appley Cliff Cheshire Home, Poham Lane, Shanklin
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Sun cream if its nice
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, All volunteers must stay within the defined areas and not wonder around the home., All volunteers must stay within the defined areas and not wonder around the home.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jane Randall (01983 862193)
Organised by: Leonard Cheshire Disability - Appley Cliff IOW
Email: jane.randall@lcdisability.org
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Go Green Bags
Where? Southampton, Hampshire
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will run the stall at the Environmental Rock community event with a workshop to make bags out of re-used materials such as shirts, and raise public awareness of the pollution caused by plastic bags.
Where's it happening? the Hobbit, 34 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton, Southampton
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Claire Townend (02380 633009)
Organised by: Southampton Sustainability Forum (SSF)
Email: claire.townend@environmentcentre.com
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Riverside Revival
Where? Stornoway, Western Isles
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? The project will develop an area of land besides the riverbank which was once a land infill site. We will create a riverside habitat for birds, insects and wildlife by planting native species of shrubs, trees and flowers which will enhance the appearance of the area and develop it so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to locals and visitors. Volunteers will help to remove rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil and add composted bark from the local woodland.
Where's it happening? Riverside gardens, Bridge Cottages, Stornoway
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
REF S65

Butterfly World
Where? Usk, Gwent
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? The parents and children at Usk Primary school would like to create a butterfly garden by planting species of plants that butterfly breed and feed on.
Where's it happening? Usk Primary School, Monmouth Road, Usk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch, enthusiasm!
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Gething- Head teacher (01291 673818)
Organised by: Usk Church in Wales Parent and Teacher association
REF W65

Operation Spring Vista
Where? Barnard Castle, Durham
When? 27/04/08
What's it about? Create small garden from grassed and adjoining village hall. Pull back shrubs/climbers hiding the colour grass tank. Trim grass to form a border. Buy 4 planters, fill with compost and plant with a variety of spring/summer flowers. Plant against village hall wall. Position table on grassed area.
Where's it happening? Bowes and Gilmonby Hall, Bowes, Barnard Castle
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Joan Coleman (01833628353)
Organised by: Bowes Wi
REF E359

Community Garden BBQ and BASH!
Where? Bristol, Avon
When? 27 April 2008
What's it about? Spend a day clearing a derelict piece of land (owned by Guinness Housing Assoc) which has been used for fly tipping and is also over grown with weeds and Buddleia.
Where's it happening? 8 St Pauls Rd, Bristol
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tom Hertogs (0117 9537765)
Organised by: St Pauls Rd Community Garden
Email: rachaelon@yahoo.co.uk
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The Greening of Callander
Where? Callander, Highland
When? 27/04/2008
What's it about? Four large flower beds in the Main Street of Callander will be cleaned and cleared of rubbish, as well as being re-planted. The same will be done to the two flower beds at the entrance to the Meadows.
Where's it happening? Main Street, Callander
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Insurance
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Doherty (01877330996)
Organised by: Callander Community Development Trust
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Eyesore No More
Where? Cardiff, South Glamorgan
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? Outside our community centre is a patch of land that is abandoned, ignored and neglected - overgrown and litter strewn. So many people will benefit from this 'face lift', neighbours who overlook the area, people who use the centre and all the many passers-by (it is next to a busy thoroughfare and road). Volunteers will clear the site of weeds and debris, dig it over, incorporate compost and soil conditioner, plant seeds and bulbs and perennials.
Where's it happening? Whitchurch, Cardiff
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Jameson (02920913079)
Organised by: Whitchurch Community Play Group
Email: ruth.jameson1@ntlworld.com
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Older Than The Pyramids
Where? East Kilbridge, Strathclyde
When? 27/04/08
What's it about? 1) Continue to repair boardwalk. 2) Install dams to protect the hydrology of the moss. 3) The above date is one day in a rolling programme.
Where's it happening? Langlands moss local nature reserve, East Kilbridge
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Naismith (01355 242204)
Organised by: Maureen Potter
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Wild To Wonderful
Where? Ivybridge, Devon
When? 27th April 2008
What's it about? We would like to clear out an overgrown raised bed at the entrance to the school and replant with small shrubs and bulbs to make the entrance more welcoming. We will also be emptying and replanting containers around the school: these have all been neglected for years and need a radical change.
Where's it happening? Abbot Road, Ivybridge
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? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Woodland Park Primary School
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Grow your own Grub!
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 27 April 2008
What's it about? To develop vegetable growing areas within the school, to give opportunities for the children to learn where there food comes from.
Where's it happening? Catherine Junior School, 11 Brandon Street, Leicester
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Catherine Junior School
Email: frence919@yahoo.co.uk
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Community Clean Up
Where? Linwood, Strathclyde
When? 27 April
What's it about? Community clean up encourages the community to play active roles in cleaning up community walkways and cycle tracks. The volunteers will litter pick, identify areas of concern such as fallen trees, graffiti and report to council.
Where's it happening? Gilmartin Road, Entrance to cycle track, Linwood
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lynda Burke (0781 7538894)
Organised by: Linwood Active
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Birds and Bees Weekend
Where? Nr Richmond, North Yorkshire
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? In keeping with our policy of making the hall and its surrounds environmentally friendly, we will install bird boxes and "bee houses", replant flower tubs, plant insect attracting shrubs and annuals. We will also re-paint gates and generally tidy up the Village Hall surroundings.
Where's it happening? Newsham Village Hall, Newsham, Nr Richmond
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rosemary Davies (01833 621300)
Organised by: Newsham Villiage Hall
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Tree Planting Scheme
Where? Penrith, Cumbria
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? Plant trees on recreational areas in Tebay.
Where's it happening? Recreation Ground, Leagate, Tebay, Penrith
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
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? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gary Murphy (01539624788)
Organised by: Tebay Parish Council
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Training in Drystone Walling
Where? Silverdale, near Carnforth, Lancashire
When? Sunday 27th April 2008
What's it about? Training day on a farm wall. This limestone wall needs repairing to improve its value for stock control, biodiversity and landscape character. Volunteers will strip a section of the wall down to its foundations and then learn and apply skills in rebuilding I.
Where's it happening? Hazelwood Farm, Silverdale, near Carnforth
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: David or Elizabeth (01524 - 412938)
Organised by: Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers
Email: www.idcv.org
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Bird Box Bonanza
Where? Swadlincote, Derbyshire
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? Create Bird-boxes for a variety of different species on site at Conkers. Assemble boxes and decorate accordingly.
Where's it happening? Conkers, Waterside, Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen Moulson (01283 213731)
Organised by: Conkers
Email: info@visitconkers.com
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Salt & Shake
Where? Swansea, West Glamorgan
When? 27 April 2008
What's it about? To clear away any rocks and overgrown vegetation from the life boat access point.
Where's it happening? Lifeboat rescue, Horton, Swansea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: G Payne (079744955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
Email: porteynonboatbayclub@robpayne.net
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Goodbye to Litter!
Where? Wilmslow, Cheshire
When? 27 April 2008
What's it about? A school led litter pick and general tidy up around the Wilmslow area. Volunteers from the local school as well as local businesses, groups and individuals will also take part.
Where's it happening? Wilmslow High School, Holly Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, Wilmslow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Emma Houghton (01625 374790)
Organised by: Bollin Valley Partnership
Email: emma.houghton@cheshire.gov.uk
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Garden Village Plant For Wildlife Day
Where? Wrexham, Clwyd
When? 27/4/08
What's it about? A pond has been dug, lined and settled. The aim of this project is to plant the fringes of the pond and the surrounding area with a mixture of nature and wildlife friendly plants to enable the community to appreciate the importance of wildlife. The volunteers will be planting plants, shrubs and trees to enhance the pond and its environs.
Where's it happening? Garden Village Youth Centre, 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julia Francis (07745369701)
Organised by: Garden Village Youth Club
Email: isatisblue@hotmail.com
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