Dumfries & Galloway Projects

Doing Your Bit for Gretna
Where? Gretna
When? 17th April 2003
What's it about? A community litter-pick on green spaces in Gretna town centre. Part of a wider campaign to improve the appearance of Gretna, involving local residents, youth group, community groups, the school and media.
Where's it happening? Central Avenue Park, Crickmeer Park and the shoreline, Gretna
What will volunteers do? Pick up, gather and dispose of litter. Put up posters and distribute information, raising awareness. Contribute to litter-art collage.
What to wear/bring: Bring jackets to keep warm.
What will be provided: Bin bags, gloves, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ged Acton (01461 40875 (day), 07732 466030 (eve))
Organised by: Nelson House Community Project
REF S62

Saltire Planting
Where? Isle of Whithorn
When? Saturday 12th April 2003
What's it about? To dig out part of village green area, insert edging stones and then plant out in blue and white bedding plants to create a saltire (Scottish Flag). The area is sited at entrance to village and project is aimed to make village welcoming and more attractive for visitors and residents.
Where's it happening? main Street, Isle of Whithorn
What will volunteers do? Dig out rectangular piece of grass, fix edging stones, plant blue lobelia and white alyssum bedding plants to form a saltire (St Andrew's flag). It is anticipated that one or two adult volunteers will organise three or four local children to undertake the project.
What to wear/bring: Just protective clothing - gardening tools will be provided.
What will be provided: All gardening tools and equipment, plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Norma Whitton (01988 500404)
Organised by: Isle in Bloom Committee
REF S70

Completed Projects

Fruit Tree Planting
Where? Kirkpatrick Durham
When? 2nd March 2003
What's it about? Planting an orchard in the community ground with some wild cherry trees.
Where's it happening? Kirkpatrick Durham Recreation Ground, Kirkpatrick Durham
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Kirkpatrick Durham Recreation Assoc.
REF S61