Avon Projects

Landscape Public Access to Museum
Where? Bristol
When? 1st, 8th & 15th April 2003
What's it about? To enhance the access to the museum, which is visible from the main road.
Where's it happening? Kingswood Haritage Museum Trust, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Tidying up and planting out shrubs, seeding for coming season.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, shrubs and seeds.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 18. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Margaret Hanks (0117 967 8587)
Organised by: Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust
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All Weather Access Path
Where? Bristol
When? Wednesday 22nd April 2003
What's it about? Having constructed a climbing frame and adjacent obstacle course for the pupils, we need to provide an all weather access path to the sites from our playground.
Where's it happening? Hareclive Primary, Moxham Drive, Hartcliffe, Bristol
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, old clothing, orange juice.
What will be provided: Tabards.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr Stuart Roach (0117 403 0425 (day), 0117 965 7617 (eve))
Organised by: Hareclive Primary School
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Clearing and Tidy Up
Where? Bristol
When? 19th-30th April 2003
What's it about? The enhancement of area around museum, which is overlooked by residential housing, and main road. To encourage wildlife and to get the local community to take a pride in this area.
Where's it happening? Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Ground clearing, pruning bushes, create a wildlife habitat. Recycle the land rubbish.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 18s. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Margaret Hanks (0117 967 8587)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Margaret Hanks (0117 967 8587)
Organised by: Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust
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Completed Projects

Bath Organic Community Garden - Living Willow Sculptures
Where? Barth
When? 1st February 2003
What's it about? Creating living willow sculptures by planting willow "wands". The aim will be to create a variety of different forms in the shape of animals.
Where's it happening? Lower Common Allotments, Upper Bristol Road, Barth
What will volunteers do? Decide (in small groups) what form of structure/animal to make. Clear turf, make out base and plant willow wands in position.
What to wear/bring: Warm waterproof clothing & footwear. Food to share.
What will be provided: Light refreshments will be available in the polytunnel. Tools and gloves. Health and safety instruction. First aider will be on hand to deal with any minor accidents.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not encouraged, in any case must be kept on lead.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Tim Baines (01225 312116)
Press/Media Contact: Tim Baines (01225 312116)
Organised by: Bath Organic Group
Email: naturalhabitats@aol.com
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Bath Organic Community Garden - Apples & Pears
Where? Bath
When? 8th February 2003
What's it about? Activity day in the community orchard - pruning fruit trees, mulching, clearing long grass in spring meadow, planning future activities over a shared lunch/picnic.
Where's it happening? Lower Common Allotments, Upper Bristol Road, Bath
What will volunteers do? Undertake practical work on fruit tree/orchard maintenance.
What to wear/bring: Warm waterproof clothing and footwear. Food to share.
What will be provided: Light refreshments. Tools and gloves. Training will be given to ensure health and safety.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? More suitable for adults. Children will need to be supervised by their parents/guardians. Dogs will need to be kept on a lead.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Susan Whitehead (01225 481097)
Press/Media Contact: Tim Baines (01225 312116)
Organised by: Bath Organic Group
Email: naturalhabitats@aol.com
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Bird Box Building
Where? Bath
When? Sunday 9th February 2003
What's it about? Working with a group of 10 young volunteers to build 10 bird boxes to be installed around Bath City Farm. We will make several different sorts of bird boxes for various species of birds, ie. blue tits, robins, wrens, owls and other birds of prey.
Where's it happening? Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath
What will volunteers do? Build bird boxes. Help to erect them at a later date, after they have been treated with environmentally friendly wood preserver.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, strong footwear, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Refreshments, protective clothing, tools, material and travel expenses.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Must be aged between 16 and 25.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Helen Leverill (01225 481269)
Press/Media Contact: Helen Leverill (01225 481269 (day), 07949 923297 (eve))
Organised by: Bath City Farm
Email: bathcityfarm@voluntaryfirst.org
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Worm Christmas Tree Recycling
Where? Bristol
When? Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? Community Christmas Tree collection point and shredding, plus general promotion of recycling.
Where's it happening? Westbury Park, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Take part in risk assessment. Prepare trees for shredding - removing decorations etc. Promote recycling with info stall.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, sturdy boots (preferably steel toe-capped), gloves.
What will be provided: Spare gloves, reflective bibs, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No children or pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Stuart (0117 930 4355)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Hall (0117 930 4355)
Organised by: Worm Action on Waste Group
Email: peterh@recyclingconsortium.org.uk
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Christmas Tree Shredding Event 2003
Where? Bristol
When? Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? To arrange a large woodchipper which will provide a free Xmas tree shredding service for the local area. The chippings will then be available to allotment holders to use as mulch. It also provides on hand education and advice about recycling.
Where's it happening? Horfield Allotments, Corner of Monk Road and Clevedon Road, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Help people carry Christmas trees, answer questions from the public about recycling, cut larger branches off the trees so they can go through the shredder. Tidy up afterwards.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes, gloves and make sure they wear weatherproof clothing.
What will be provided: Branch cutters, refreshments. Some gloves may be available.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult (Because there is dangerous equipment on site & lots of vehicles). Everyone is welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Peter Hall (0117 930 4355)
Organised by: Bishopston Action on Waste Group
Email: lizzy.w@virgin.net
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Hedgelaying Weekend
Where? Bristol
When? Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2003
What's it about? Lay a section of hedge with a trainer to teach the volunteers. The hedge runs along a section of a permissive path through Hartwood Acres.
Where's it happening? Hartwood Acres, immediately behind Newland Road, Withywood, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Learn the techniques for laying a hedge. Lay a section of hedge.
What to wear/bring: Old, warm clothes. Packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tools, first aid, coffee and tea, trainer and prepared site.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 16 years old.
How many NEW volunteers required? There are 14 places available each day.
Volunteer Contact: Barbra Lakin (0117 9359710)
Press/Media Contact: Barbra Lakin (0117 9359710 (Tuesdays and Thursdays))
Organised by: CSV Environment
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Shirehampton Community Park
Where? Bristol
When? 22nd February 2003
What's it about? The project is to plant a new hedgerow in a new Community Park alongside a border with a busy road. The project will be the first practical project in the Park and will be used to generate local interest in the Park within the local community.
Where's it happening? Shirehampton Community Park, The Portway, Shirehampton, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will plant a variety of small trees to make a linear hedgerow. They will then mulch the trees to protect them.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers will need to bring appropriate footwear and wear old and/or waterproof clothing
What will be provided: All refreshments will be provided as will First Aid cover, all tools, trees and supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 982 9963)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 982 9963)
Organised by: Shirehampton Community Association
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Millennium Tree Avenue
Where? Bristol
When? 6th March 2003
What's it about? To plant two trees, chosen specifically for their blossom, as part of a tree avenue in an area of public open space - Hartcliffe Millennium Green.
Where's it happening? Hartcliffe Millennium Green, Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will plant two small trees and ensure that they are supported properly with a stake and tie. They will then place mulch around the base of the tree.
What to wear/bring: Wellies.
What will be provided: Expert guidance, all tools, mulch and wellies.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be pupils at the nearby primary school from year six. Between 6-8 pupils will be involved on the day. All pupils are children who have asked to be able to volunteer for work on Hartcliffe Millennium Green but have not been able to be accommodated.
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Volunteer Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 377 6223)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 377 6223)
Organised by: Hartcliffe Community Campus
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Environment Action Day - "Make Over of Patch 1"
Where? Bristol
When? Saturday 22nd March 2003
What's it about? We have identified a series of patches of land (green spaces) in need of improvement. We want to clear, apply top soil and plant the first patch.
Where's it happening? Dean Lane, Southville, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Clear land, collect, deliver and apply topsoil, plant land with trees and shrubs.
What to wear/bring: Tools, pick-axe, sledge hammer, rakes, forks, shovels. Gloves and good footwear.
What will be provided: Refreshments - lunch. Kids size gloves if we can find any.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restrictions - kids especially encouraged to get involved.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Stuart Griffin (0117 9231039)
Press/Media Contact: Stuart Griffin (0117 9231039 (day), 07791 034138 (eve))
Organised by: The Sustainable Southville Project
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Southville Spring Rubbish Raid
Where? Bristol
When? Saturday 22nd March 2003
What's it about? A spring clean for Southville focussing on green spaces in the area.
Where's it happening? Southville, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Pick up litter. Clip back overhanging brambles, Clear a few weeds.
What to wear/bring: Good shoes and waterproofs. Gloves.
What will be provided: Lunch. Litter-pickers.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No restrictions - kids actively encouraged.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Matthew Symonds (0117 9666023)
Press/Media Contact: Matthew Symonds (0117 9666023)
Organised by: Southville Rubbish Raiders
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Wildlife Surgery
Where? Bristol
When? Saturday March 22nd 2003
What's it about? To organise the wildlife group's second wildlife surgery. This event will provide information about wildlife in the Southville area of Bristol, answer people's questions and encourage local residents to participate in a wildlife recording project. Will also involve litter picking and planting up a patch with bushes and small trees.
Where's it happening? The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Provide information and answer questions. Encourage residents to become actively involved in monitoring and recording local wildlife.
What to wear/bring: Nothing.
What will be provided: Teas, coffees, cake and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Ben Barker (0117 963 3652 or 923 1039)
Press/Media Contact: Ben Barker (0117 963 3652 or 923 1039)
Organised by: Southville Wildlife Group
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Goosard Batch Conservation Area
Where? Bristol
When? 29th March 2003
What's it about? To cut back encroaching vegetation in order to maintain wildlife interest and encourage biodiversity in the Conservation Area.
Where's it happening? Goosard Bridge, Bristol Road, Paulton, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Use loppers and secateurs to cut back vegetation in preparation for the removal of the roots at a later stage, or on the day if possible. Cut up and stack prunings.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, especially for head and arms (to protect from thorns); refreshments; protective gloves and goggles if you have them; extra secateurs and loppers.
What will be provided: Secateurs, loppers, goggles, protective gloves, fork, spades, first aider/first aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 1 or 2
Volunteer Contact: Richard Harris (01761 436348)
Press/Media Contact: Deborah Porter (01761 435563)
Organised by: Cam Valley Wildlife Group
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Creating a School Garden
Where? Bristol
When? 7th April 2003
What's it about? The parents have been working to create a school garden to grow vegetables and flowers, and provide seating and a quiet area for the children.
Where's it happening? Christchurch Junior School, Downend, Bristol
What will volunteers do? The children will be planting potatoes in the garden.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr A Wilkinson/Val McFadden (01454 866516/0117 9499673)
Organised by: Christchurch Junior School
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Tree Care Day - Yatton Churchyard
Where? Bristol (nr.)
When? Saturday 25th January 2003
What's it about? Further work on the trees in Yatton Churchyard. To include pruning and crown lifting and to label the significant trees using the Royal Botanical Society tree labelling system (to increase public awareness and appreciation).
Where's it happening? St Mary's Churchyard, Yatton, Bristol (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Help with staking, mulching, pruning trees in the churchyard, and disposing of the waste by creating log piles. Also tree labelling, general tidying.
What to wear/bring: Work gloves, stout footwear, warm clothes.
What will be provided: All tools and equipment, and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No unaccompanied children, no dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Faith Moulin (01934 834282)
Press/Media Contact: Faith Moulin (01934 834282)
Organised by: Friends of St Mary's Churchyard
Email: moulin@tinyworld.co.uk
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Sustainable Source of Beansticks from Coppiced Hazel
Where? Pill
When? 4th April 2003
What's it about? An unused area behind a children's play area on the allotment site is being planted with hazel whips to be managed as coppiced hazel to provide bean sticks. To encourage wildlife, we have included some spindle and purging buckthorn.
Where's it happening? Allotment Field, Cross Lanes, Pill
What will volunteers do? Complete planting of hazel whips, water in and apply thick woodchip mulch; clear remaining area of site in preparation for planting next winter.
What to wear/bring: Wellies, waterproof clothing (if poor weather conditions), spade, snack/drink.
What will be provided: Hazel whips, mulch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Pets must be on a lead.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: John Thompson (0117 9292100 (day), 01275 375138 (eve))
Organised by: Easton-in-Gordano & Pill Allotment Association
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Path Clearance - Strawberry Line Local Nature Reserve
Where? Yatton
When? Saturday 18th January 2003
What's it about? To clear bramble etc. away from path on local nature reserve, which is a disused railway line
Where's it happening? Strawberry Line, near Yatton Station, Yatton
What will volunteers do? Use edge tools to remove bramble and weeds from path edge. Clear litter. Make habitat piles. Possibly have a bonfire.
What to wear/bring: Stout boots, preferably steel toe-caps, old clothes
What will be provided: Tools, training, work gloves, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs. No under 14s
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Tony Moulin (01934 834282)
Press/Media Contact: Tony Moulin (01934 834282)
Organised by: YACWAG
Email: moulin@tinyworld.co.uk
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25