Cleveland Projects
Riverdale primary School Land Development 2003
Where? Redcar
When? Tuesday 29th April 2003
What's it about? To improve the appearance of the school grounds. We are in the early stages of planning a nature trail through wooded area, a butterfly garden and a meadow.
Where's it happening? Riverdale Pimary School, Redcar
What will volunteers do? Create a flower border at the front of the school.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Gardening tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be children and staff from the school.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Pam Shawcross (01642 471298)
Organised by: Riverdale Primary School
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Diamond Pride
Where? Saltburn by the Sea
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Phase 2 of a project begun last year to improve sunken shelter at the bottom of our street. We now have a new brick flowerbed which needs painting with masonry paint and planting out, plus a boat to be filled with annuals.
Where's it happening? Marine Parade, Saltburn by the Sea
What will volunteers do? Paint brick exterior of flower bed, paint walls of shelter, plant out annuals and shrubs. Litter pick and generally tidy area.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, plastic gloves, paint brushes, trowels, forks.
What will be provided: Tea.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sarah Williams (01287 625394)
Organised by: Diamond Street Residents Association
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Completed Projects
Action for Garden Birds
Where? Hartlepool
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Involving the local community in actions to help garden birds.
Where's it happening? Summer hill Country Park, Hartlepool
What will volunteers do? Learn about birds in their local area and ways of attracting/helping garden birds. Build nest boxes for various bird species, which can be put up in their own gardens.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch
What will be provided: Information on wildlife gardening, training, supervision, materials to build bird boxes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Liz Arnold (01642 759 900)
Press/Media Contact: Liz Arnold (01642 759 900)
Organised by: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
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Re-Hedging the Boundaries
Where? Middlesborough
When? 22nd February 2003
What's it about? Re-establish traditional farm hedgerows creating natural wildlife corridors and shelter for farm stock.
Where's it happening? Newham Grange Leisure Farm, Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesborough
What will volunteers do? Prepare the ground for planting , plant and gap up traditional farmland hedgerows
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons, gloves, warm clothing
What will be provided: Hedge plants, spades, tree guards, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Tracy Farbridge (01642 300202)
Press/Media Contact: Tracy Farbridge (01642 300202 (day))
Organised by: Young Woodlanders
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Preparing Wetland Meadow Planting
Where? Middlesborough
When? 5th April 2003
What's it about? Preparing wetland meadow land and plant aquatic plants
Where's it happening? Stewart Park, The Grove, Marton, Middlesborough
What will volunteers do? Prepare the wetland meadow land and plant aquatic plants
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots and hard-wearing clothes
What will be provided: Spades, plants and gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Tracy Farbridge (01642 300202)
Press/Media Contact: Tracy Farbridge (01642 300202 (day))
Organised by: Stewart Park Young Rangers Club
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Saltburn in Bloom
Where? Saltburn by the Sea
When? Tuesday 18th February 2003
What's it about? To provide more permanent planting at Saltburn town centre.
Where's it happening? Saltburn by the Sea
What will volunteers do? Plant shrubs etc., clear and prepare the garden.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes and gloves.
What will be provided: Plastic disposable gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jackie Taylor (01287 624046)
Organised by: Saltburn in Bloom
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Box Clever for Birds
Where? Stockton-on-Tees
When? 1st February 2003
What's it about? Build and put up approx 60 bird/bat boxes in Hardwick Dene, an area of greenspace situated in Hardwick Estate.
Where's it happening? Hardwick Dene, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees
What will volunteers do? Make bird and bat boxes in the workshops, learn which species are attracted to different designs. The boxes will then be taken to nearby Hardwick Dene and put up in the areas of woodland.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, boots or wellingtons (site is muddy). Packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, juice.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All ages welcome, no pets allowed in offices/workshop. Any dogs brought to the Dene must be kept under control.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Dave O'Brien (01642 808417 (day), 07713 985448 (eve))
Organised by: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
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