Berkshire Projects

Completed Projects

Barn Owl Box Repairs
Where? Bradfield
When? Tuesday 4th February 2003
What's it about? Repairing damaged boxes of the many erected by the project over the last 8 years, to attempt to increase the barn owl population.
Where's it happening? Rushall Manor Farm, Back Lane, Bradfield
What will volunteers do? Recover and repair weather damaged barn owl boxes before returning them to barn owl nesting areas. Repairs will involve basic woodwork and re-felting.
What to wear/bring: Suitable warm clothing, lunch.
What will be provided: Tools, gloves and a team leader.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Not suitable for dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Organised by: Pang and Kennet Valleys Countryside Project
Email: kennet@valleys.freeserve.co.uk
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Hedge Planting/Hedgerow Restoration
Where? Kintbury
When? Sunday 16th February 2003
What's it about? Hedgerows are one of the countryside's most important features. They are rich in wildlife. We will be coppicing and gapping up a hedgerow on Holt Lodge Farm.
Where's it happening? Holt Lodge Farm, Kintbury
What will volunteers do? We will be planting and coppicing an old hedgerow to restore it to a stock-proof boundary hedge. The site is within the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty.
What to wear/bring: Lunch, boots, warm clothing.
What will be provided: Tea and coffee, tools, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs please.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Organised by: Pang and Kennet Valleys Countryside Project
Email: kennet@valleys.freeserve.co.uk
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Cleaner Kennet Rescue Event
Where? Newbury
When? Sunday 23rd March 2003
What's it about? Involve members of the local community in clearing rubbish from the river Lambourn in Newbury.
Where's it happening? Newbury
What will volunteers do? Clean up, pull out rubbish from river Lambourn.
What to wear/bring: Wellies, waterproofs, warm clothes, lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, gloves, refreshments, skip, litter pickers.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Organised by: Pang and Kennet Valleys Countryside Project
Email: kennet@valleys.freeserve.co.uk
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New Hedge at Pangfield Farm
Where? Stanford Dingley (nr.)
When? Tuesday 14th January 2003
What's it about? A new hedgerow to be planted along the boundary of Pangfield Farm.
Where's it happening? Pangfield Farm, Stanford Dingley (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will plant a new hedgerow.
What to wear/bring: Stout footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs please.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Organised by: Pang and Kennet Valleys Countryside Project
Email: kennet@valleys.freeserve.co.uk
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