Greater London Projects
Interpretation Boards
Where? Kingsbury
When? 14 April 2003
What's it about? To replace "Make-Shift" temporary Interpretation Boards with permanent quality sunlight resisting boards.
Where's it happening? Roe Green Walled Garden, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury
What will volunteers do? We need conservation volunteers to assist with the up-keep of the walled garden and the local country park.
What to wear/bring: Clothing suitable for outdoor conservation work. (Barn Hill Conservation Group would supply refreshments and gloves)
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Kim Williams (020 8206 0492)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Kim Williams (020 8206 0492)
Organised by: Barn Hill Conservation Group
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Clematis Up the Wall
Where? Kingsbury
When? 19th April 2003
What's it about? We had the walls repointed leaving a bare area in the back of the herbaceous border. Clematis growing up trees, posts etc. would provide colour.
Where's it happening? Roe Green Walled Garden, Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury
What will volunteers do? Help plant clematis, write name labels.
What to wear/bring: Stout shoes or wellies.
What will be provided: Refreshments, toilet, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restrictions - all welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Monica Green (020 8452 9578)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Monica Green (020 8452 9578)
Organised by: Barn Hill Conservation Group
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Litter Clearance of Stretch of Dollis Brook
Where? London
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? Clear litter and rubbish from tree-lined footpath along Dollis Brook and surrounding grassed areas. Plant bulbs and erect several bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Dollis Brook, Barnet, London
What will volunteers do? Supplied with heavy duty refuse sacks, litter pickers and gloves, volunteers working in groups will work along the footpath, veering off to clear the surrounding grass and shrub.
What to wear/bring: Gardening gloves if you have them. Strong footwear/boots, long trousers, long sleeve tops.
What will be provided: Drinks/biscuits, adult size leather gloves, litter pickers, refuse sacks, bird boxes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Children must be supervised by parent/carer.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15-20
Volunteer Contact: ()
Press/Media Contact: David Farnworth (020 8922 1284)
Organised by:
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Squirrel-Proof Feeders for Birds
Where? London
When? Saturday 19th April 2003
What's it about? To encourage awareness and knowledge of wildlife within Roe Green Walled Garden - particularly to note and identify birds.
Where's it happening? Roe Green Walled Garden, Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London
What will volunteers do? Fill and put up feeders, and encourage observation and identification with books and display charts.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing suitable for gardening.
What will be provided: Tools, bird feeders, bird food, books, charts, binoculars. Tea, coffee, light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Preferably no dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Kathy Northcroft (020 8206 0589/8206 0492)
Press/Media Contact: Kathy Northcroft (020 8206 0589)
Organised by: Barn Hill Conservation Group
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Planting Pinks
Where? London
When? Saturday 19th April 2003
What's it about? To plant a mass of pinks in our community garden - to make a visual impact and also a perfume for visually impaired visitors.
Where's it happening? Roe Green Walled Garden, Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London
What will volunteers do? Plant the pinks.
What to wear/bring: Wellies.
What will be provided: Tools and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Kim (020 904 5090/020 8206 0492)
Press/Media Contact: Kim (020 904 5090/020 8206 0492)
Organised by: Barn Hill Conservation Group
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Completed Projects
Organic Growing and Wildlife Food/Habitat Provision
Where? Hackney
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To start preparing beds for growing organic fruit and vegetables. Each class in the school will have their own beds. Growing will be strictly organic using 'companion' methods of pest control etc. Also to put in place bird boxes/other wildlife habitats.
Where's it happening? Shacklewell Primary School, Shacklewell Row, Hackney
What will volunteers do? Help to prepare the ground and to put up wildlife feeding stations. General weeding and planting of spring plants - especially suitable for attracting wildlife - butterflies, bees etc.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing - old clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments - hoping to make it an organic feast. Gloves and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Yes
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 - 20
Volunteer Contact: Sandra Mcleod (0207 254 1415 (day), 0208 983 1445 (eve.))
Press/Media Contact: Sandra Mcleod (0207 254 1415 (day), 0208 983 1445 (eve.))
Organised by: Gardeners of Shacklewell
Email: sandramcleod90@hotmail.com
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Roundabout Garden
Where? Hackney
When? Sunday 6th April 2003
What's it about? Cleaning and weeding and planting of lavender bushes in local street green area.
Where's it happening? Lauriston Road, Hackney
What will volunteers do? Pick litter and weed the proposed area. Dig and plant lavender bushes.
What to wear/bring: Garden implements, suitable clothing.
What will be provided: Garden implements, black sacks, reflective jackets, lavender bushes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Caroline Gregory (020 8986 9585)
Press/Media Contact: Caroline Gregory (020 8986 9585(day), 020 8985 7422 (eve))
Organised by: Victoria Park Traders Association
Email: gregbous@dialstart.net
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Railway Fields Nature Trail
Where? Haringey
When? Tuesday 1st April 2003
What's it about? To install a nature trail at Railway Fields local nature reserve. Numbered posts with colourful mosaics will be placed around the site.
Where's it happening? Railway Fields, Haringey
What will volunteers do? Dig the holes for the posts. Concrete them in. General conservation activities.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes to work in. Sturdy footwear. Packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Tools. Gloves, hard hat - protective equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Must be 18+
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Jan Wilson (020 8348 6005)
Press/Media Contact: Jan Wilson (020 8348 6005/07740 899557)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: j.wilson@btcv.org.uk
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Christmas Tree Recycling
Where? London
When? Saturday 4th January 2003 (Godolphin) and Sunday 5th January 2003 (Loris)
What's it about? We will be recycling Christmas trees at our 2 community garden sites.
Where's it happening? Godolphin Rd Community Garden/Loris Road Community Garden, London
What will volunteers do? Prepare Christmas trees for chipping/shreddering
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets. Volunteers must be over 16.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Cathy Maund (0777 334 8294)
Organised by: Hammersmith Community Gardens Association
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Willow Weaving Workshop
Where? London
When? Wednesday 22nd January 2003
What's it about? To run a days workshop to show trainees & volunteers at Roots and Shoots (a horticulture/carpentry workshop for disadvantaged teenagers in South London) how to weave willow plant supports etc. for use on site and also to sell to the public.
Where's it happening? Walnut Tree Walk, , London
What will volunteers do? They will harvest willow from an island on the River Thames - grade it and bundle it. It will be returned to site where a willow weaver will run a session to show us.
What to wear/bring: Refreshments.
What will be provided: Transport to the island. Kitchen, toilet use, shelter!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: Joe Shannon (0207 582 1800)
Organised by: Roots & Shoots
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Pupil's Recycling Initiative
Where? London
When? 26th January - 10th February 2003
What's it about? Collection of mobile phones, inkjet and laser cartridges and aluminium cans amongst local community and businesses. Leaflet drop to local business in particular.
Where's it happening? Beis Malka Trust, 93 Alkham Road, London
What will volunteers do? Deliver 1000 new copies of the pupils of Beis Malks School's recycling initiative leaflets top local businesses.
What to wear/bring: Warm/waterproof clothing appropriate for being outdoors in the weather on the day.
What will be provided: Leaflets, list of businesses.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 11-16 years
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Joanna Dresdner (020 8806 7417)
Organised by: Beis Malka Trust
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Save Our Sparrows
Where? London
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? To build sparrow nest boxes. To increase the number of sparrows in Islington.
Where's it happening? Crouch Hill Recreation Centre, 83 Crouch Hill, London
What will volunteers do? Design and produce 10 bird boxes for house sparrows for the Parkland Walk Nature Reserve as part of Islington's B.A.P.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: All materials and refreshments. Protective clothing.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be from CAPE Play & Youth project only.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as we can.
Volunteer Contact: Archie Mornell (0207 272 4243)
Press/Media Contact: Carl-Edward Chambers (0207 272 4243)
Organised by: CAPE Play and Youth Group
Email: ecocentre@dial.pipex.com
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Save Our Sparrows
Where? London
When? Monday 17th February 2003
What's it about? To work with the young people from the Local Quill Street Estate and the Islington Youth Service to construct sparrow nestboxes as part of Islington's Biodiversity Action Plan and National Nestbox Week.
Where's it happening? Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, Islington, London
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will construct the nest boxes and then install them in the park.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Materials, tools and all other protective equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? The project is aimed at young people from the Quill Street Estate aged 8 - 14.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Oliver Burke (0208 354 5162)
Press/Media Contact: Oliver Burke (0208 354 5162)
Organised by: Islington Ecology Centre
Email: ecocentre@dial.pipex.com
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Pond Building in St Mary's Garden
Where? London
When? 19th February 2003
What's it about? To involve local people in building a pond in St Mary's Community Garden. St Mary's is a site used to deliver training in horticulture and therapeutic gardening for disadvantaged groups. It is also a public space open 5 days a week for people to use.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Community Garden, Hackney, London
What will volunteers do? Volunteers are needed to clear the area for the pond, dig the hole and line it. We will also be planting water plants in the pond.
What to wear/bring: Lunch, and clothing they don't mind getting dirty.
What will be provided: Work boots and waterproofs. Tea and coffee.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Davies (020 7739 2965)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Davies (020 7739 2965)
Organised by: Thrive - St Mary's Garden
Email: hackney@thrive.org.uk
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Ant Farm
Where? London
When? 24th February 2003
What's it about? An expert will show us how to construct and maintain an ant farm and observation tank. A trainee at our centre will be responsible for maintaining it, producing information boards and being responsible for talking to visiting school groups about it.
Where's it happening? Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, London
What will volunteers do? Trainees will be given a talk by wildlife expert and then have a practical hands-on demo in constructing an Ant Farm - to be kept on site, maintained by trainees and used as an educational resource by visiting school groups.
What to wear/bring: Nothing`
What will be provided: Venue and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Lauren Morris (0207 587 1131)
Organised by: Roots & Shoots
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Greening Lollard Adventure Playground
Where? London
When? 19 March 2003
What's it about? Will be working with volunteers and youth to create a willow tunnel and weave a sculpture. This will be part of many ideas to create environmental / soft play.
Where's it happening? Lollard St Adventure Playground, Lollard Street, London
What will volunteers do? Learn the art of willow weaving. Plant willow lengths and weave into a tunnel / sculpture.
What to wear/bring: Old clothe, waterproofs, lunch, sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: tools, gloves, refreshments, training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 16's must be accompanied by parent/ guardian
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Helen Abel (020 7587 37 23)
Press/Media Contact: Helen Abel (020 7587 37 23)
Organised by: BTCV Lambeth
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Garden Spring Clean
Where? London
When? 22/03/03
What's it about? To carry our a range of tasks which the service users of the project are unable to carry out for various reasons, lack of time, difficulty etc to prepare the garden for the summer, and as part of this to restock with plants the pond including our wild garden.
Where's it happening? East Carriage Drive, Battersea Park, London
What will volunteers do? A range of tasks suitable for all from collating leaflets, digging herbaceous borders, clearing, pruning, general tidying, prepare the wild garden for the summer and planting the pond.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing including waterproofs
What will be provided: Safety boots, gloves, goggles as necessary. Refreshments (and lunch if notified in advance)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets allowed in the garden. No unaccompanied minors. We do not encourage young children simply because of layout of site but if people want to bring children please phone first.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: John Cliff (0207 720 2212)
Press/Media Contact: John Cliff (0207 720 2212)
Organised by: THRIVE
Email: battersea@thrive.org.uk
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Spitalfields City Farm
Where? London
When? Wednesday 9th April 2003
What's it about? To weed out our hedgerows around paddock, mulch the area and plant wild seeds and some bulbs.
Where's it happening? Weaver Street, London
What will volunteers do? Weeding, digging, turning paper feed sacks into mulch. Planting bulbs and seeds.
What to wear/bring: Food, gardening gloves, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Free tea and coffee.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets. No children under 10 without an adult. Site is accessible to wheelchair users, but surfaces are uneven.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Alan Booth (020 7247 8762)
Press/Media Contact: Alan Booth (020 7247 8762 (day), 0207 739 3348 (eve))
Organised by: Spitalfields City Farm
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25
