Cheshire Projects
Bird Box Making Project for Congleton Community Garden
Where? Congleton
When? 14th April 2003
What's it about? Involving young volunteers from Youth in Action & VISYON in making bat and bird boxes for the Community Garden.
Where's it happening? Community Garden, Lawston Street, Congleton
What will volunteers do? Make bird and bat boxes to be erected on trees in the Community Garden.
What to wear/bring: Wet weather clothing, hammers, picnic lunch, drinks.
What will be provided: Wood, tyre rubber for hinges, ladder, nails.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Must be over 7 years old.
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Margaret Williamson (01260 274738)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Margaret Williamson (01260 274738)
Organised by: Congleton In Bloom
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Disley Valley Spring Clean Day
Where? Stockport
When? Saturday 12th April 2003
What's it about? A village spring clean day, collecting litter and other debris. Cleaning litter bins and road signs. Removing graffiti.
Where's it happening? Disley & Newtown, Stockport
What will volunteers do? Each take an area of the village for litter picking, cleaning waste bins and road signs, and removing graffiti.
What to wear/bring: Drinks, warm clothing.
What will be provided: Litter pickers, gloves and bin liners.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 approx
Volunteer Contact: Cllr. Diane Guy (01663 762726)
Press/Media Contact: Cllr. Diane Guy (01663 762726 (day), 01663 764308 (eve))
Organised by: Pride Group
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Completed Projects
Nest Boxes in Millennium Wood
Where? Higher Disley
When? 6/03/03
What's it about? Erect bird nest boxes in New wood to encourage birds into the area..
Where's it happening? Millennium Wood, Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley
What will volunteers do? Erect nest boxes
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing
What will be provided: Equipment & observation
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Mr Neil Baker (01663 765 664)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Neil Baker (01663 765 664)
Organised by: High Peak RSPB Group
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Swains Valley Project
Where? Hyde
When? Saturday 15th March 2003
What's it about? To make good paths and access to an allotment in Hyde Cheshire. To erect fencing and a gate and to mark out and measure the site for planning work to begin.
Where's it happening? Swains Valley Allotments, Dowson Road, Hyde
What will volunteers do? Make good paths and access, possibly fencing work (but not sure yet). Other jobs do be arranged.
What to wear/bring: Flask of tea/coffee, Outdoor clothing (Warm and Waterproof), sandwiches and good, sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: Tools and chocolate! (Toilet facilities will need to be arranged, will need to find out if these are available on the day, so will let you know).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Adults only. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Rachel Pottage (0161 366 0375)
Press/Media Contact: Rachel Pottage (0161 366 0375)
Organised by: Swains Valley Allotment Project
Email: rachelpottage@onetel.net.uk
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Mid Cheshire Barn Owl Initiative
Where? Knutsford
When? 30th March 2003
What's it about? Construction of barn owl boxes for erection at Acton.
Where's it happening? Lower Moss Wood, School Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford
What will volunteers do? Help cut materials to size and make the barn owl boxes.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes and sturdy footwear. Also refreshments as considered necessary. Can bring own food and cook on a barbecue (provided).
What will be provided: All materials and equipment to construct the new barn owl boxes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: A J Mycock (01606 75937)
Press/Media Contact: A J Mycock (07970 235473 (day), 01606 75937 (eve))
Organised by: Mid Cheshire Barn Owl Conservation Group
Email: John@mycock53.fsnet.co.uk
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Bird Boxes for the Pickmere Informal Recreational Open Space
Where? Pickmere
When? Sunday 5th January 2003
What's it about? In 2000, Pickmere was fortunate enough to acquire a derelict but beautiful site adjoining the Mere. The village formed the Conservation Group to clear it and have already planted over 1000 trees. Work is ongoing. We would now like to put up bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Pickmere Informal Recreational Open Space, Mere Lane, Pickmere
What will volunteers do? Following the instructions of the Countryside Ranger, volunteers will make the boxes and the more able will mount them on trees.
What to wear/bring: Nails, protective gloves
What will be provided: Materials. Use of pavilion for working/refreshments/toilet facilities
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No. Children must be accompanied by responsible adult. Dogs must be under control at all times.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Virginia Brown (01565 733433)
Organised by: Pickmere Lake Conservation Group
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