Greater Manchester Projects

Litter Pick
Where? Astley
When? Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April 2003
What's it about? We wish to involve villagers in a general clean-up all round the village. The children especially will be encouraged to take part, in the hope that litter will eventually not be a problem. We hope also to involve our local council.
Where's it happening? Gin Pit Village, Astley
What will volunteers do? Remove litter in and around the village, sweep the 'backings' and car park, and generally tidy the streets and gardens around the village.
What to wear/bring: Strong refuse bag, broom if possible. Protective clothing according to the weather, and gloves.
What will be provided: Litter picks, refuse bags, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? We would prefer not to have pets unsupervised.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 approx.
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Ainsworth or Mr Peter Guy ()
Press/Media Contact: Mrs M R Ainsworth ()
Organised by: Gin Pit Residents Association
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Planting of Bulbs/Wild Flowers on Play Areas
Where? Manchester
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? Planting bulbs, seeds and wild flowers on land left vacant by demolition.
Where's it happening? Glamis Avenue, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Planting and maintaining areas.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools, bulbs, seeds.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr Jones (0161 230 8398)
Organised by: Clayton Play Group
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Flower Power!
Where? Wigan
When? 23rd April 2003
What's it about? To hold a woodland wildflower activity day where the local community can try their hand at seed sowing and wildflower planting to improve their local woodland.
Where's it happening? Three Sisters Recreation Area, Three Sisters Rd, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
What will volunteers do? Help prepare woodland ground: raking, turning the soil over, clearing weeds. Mix seeds with a 'carrier material', sow seeds around the woodland and plant young wildflowers.
What to wear/bring: Warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your own gardening gloves or tools if you wish.
What will be provided: Guidance and advice on sowing and planting; wildflower plants; tools for clearance and raking soil; light refreshments (cold drinks and biscuits).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Preferably no pets. Children to be accompanied by adults please.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers wanted for Wigan Ranger Service
Volunteer Contact: Sarah Sadler (01942 720453)
Press/Media Contact: Sarah Sadler (01942 720453)
Organised by: Red Rose Forest
Email: fliss@redroseforest.co.uk
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Go Wild in Wythenshawe!
Where? Wythenshawe
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? To hold a woodland wildflower day where local volunteers can help to sow seeds and plant wildflowers in 'Nan Nook', and urban woodland in the heart of Wythenshawe.
Where's it happening? Nan Nook Wood, Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe
What will volunteers do? Prepare woodland ground for sowing seeds (raking, turning soil, clearing weeds); mix seeds with a 'carrier material'; sow seeds and plant young wildflowers.
What to wear/bring: Warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear, garden gloves if wished.
What will be provided: Refreshments (cold drinks and biscuits); guidance and advice on sowing and planting; tools for clearance and raking soil.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Preferably no pets. Children to be accompanied by adults please.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Felicity Paris (0161 872 1660)
Organised by: Red Rose Forest
Email: fliss@redroseforest.co.uk
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Completed Projects

Maintenance Golden Jubilee Garden
Where? Didsbury
When? 14th - 25th January 2003
What's it about? Maintaining the Jubilee Garden, enlisting volunteers and purchasing tools
Where's it happening? The Golden Jubilee Garden, corner of Grange Lane, Didsbury
What will volunteers do? Prepare section of ground to receive/plant two semi-mature trees. Stake and secure. Make good disturbed ground, replanting any disturbed bulbs or bushes. Tidy up generally.
What to wear/bring: Gardening clothes including gloves and head gear.
What will be provided: Waste bags, trees, stakes, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: T L Webster (0161 434 2032)
Press/Media Contact: T L Webster (0161 434 2032)
Organised by: Didsbury Civic Society
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Weather Wise
Where? Littleborough,
When? 29 March 2003
What's it about? The Junior Helpers, a group of 7-12 year olds will be learning about the weather through fun activities and games. We will be setting up a weather station to monitor the weather conditions at Hollingworth Lake, and looking at issues of global warming. We will be making a big chart to record the weather conditions and display for members of the public. We will be raising awareness of how people can affect the weather and reduce their contribution to global warming.
Where's it happening? Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough,
What will volunteers do? Older volunteers will help the younger volunteers in setting up the weather station and making an eye-catching chart to record the results of monitoring. The chart will be displayed in the Visitor Centre to inform other visitors what we are doing and raise awareness of the effect people can have on the weather and what we can do to prevent global warming.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing. waterproof clothing depending on weather conditions. sensible shoes
What will be provided: All equipment and materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? The activity is aimed at 7-12 year olds. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay. New members must register.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Countryside Rangers (01706 373421)
Press/Media Contact: Anna Jordan (01706 373421)
Organised by: Hollingworth Lake Country Park
Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk
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Card Making from Recycled Projects
Where? Manchester
When? 1st February 2003
What's it about? Using recycled materials we are going to make cards that we will donate to local charities.
Where's it happening? Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Make cards.
What to wear/bring: Nothing.
What will be provided: All the materials and lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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UEW - Create Hanging Baskets
Where? Manchester
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? The project needs brightening up outside. We are going to create several hanging baskets and also add plants/bulbs in the enormous rockery.
Where's it happening? UEW, Broadoak Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs, create hanging baskets.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs and sturdy shoes.
What will be provided: Waterproofs, tools, materials, food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Bird Box Building
Where? Manchester
When? 22nd February 2003
What's it about? To create bird boxes to be placed on sites managed by Irk Valley.
Where's it happening? Sandhills, Eggington Street/Rochdale Road, Collyhurst, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Using kits already prepared, volunteers will make nesting boxes for birds.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes.
What will be provided: Waterproofs, tools, materials, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Manchester Care - Bulb Planting
Where? Manchester
When? 1st March 2003
What's it about? Plant a selection of bulbs to brighten up the dark elderly person's home. Create hanging baskets.
Where's it happening? Manchester Care, Oaklands, City Road, Hulme, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs at front of property. Create hanging baskets.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes.
What will be provided: Waterproofs, tools, materials, food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Wildflower Seed Planting
Where? Manchester
When? 15 March 2003
What's it about? The volunteers will clear a section of woodland and open space at Potters Lane and rake in wildflower seeds.
Where's it happening? Potters Lane, Moston, Manchester
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will clear an area of land and add wildflower seeds.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear and sandwiches
What will be provided: All the tools and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Sally Anne (0161 833 0245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 833 0245)
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Environmental Improvements at St Clements Church. Chorlton
Where? Manchester
When? Saturday 22nd March 2003
What's it about? To improve the church grounds for wildlife, and for the benefit of local people who use the paths through, and the church hall.
Where's it happening? St Clements Church, Chorlton, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Dig organic soil improver into the ground. Plant a variety of trees and shrubs to attract birds, butterflies and insects, and make the church grounds more attractive for people and wildlife.
What to wear/bring: Please wear strong sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Also a waterproof in case it rains.
What will be provided: All the tools, instructions and guidance, members of the community group to work alongside, and lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs would have to be tied up all day so as not to get in the way.
How many NEW volunteers required? anyone who wants to come
Volunteer Contact: Hilary Wood (0161 905 1100)
Press/Media Contact: Maureen Dyer (0161 861 8776)
Organised by: St Clements Church, Chorlton
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Create a Sensory Garden
Where? Manchester
When? 29th March 2003
What's it about? Create a series of gardens at Ladybarn school. There will be a weather station, mosaic, wildflower section and sensory garden.
Where's it happening? Ladybarn Primary School, Briarfield, Withington, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Plant section of the garden in accordance with the design. Create mosaic in centre of garden.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes.
What will be provided: Waterproofs, tools, materials, food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Woodland Wildflower Activity Day
Where? Manchester
When? 3 April 2003
What's it about? To hold a "wildflowers" Day at "New Era Woods", Collyhurst, where students from St Dunstan's RC Primary School can plant out wild flowers they have grown themselves in their nursery. This will improve the woodland for the benefit of the local community.
Where's it happening? New Era Woods, M. Marcel Guset Paints Limited, Riverside Works,, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will help to prepare areas of the woodland ground so that they are suitable for seed sowing, sowing wildflowers seeds help to plant young wildflowers.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers need to wear or bring warm and waterproof outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: We will provide guidance and advice on sowing and planting some wildflower plants, tools and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? The volunteers for the project will be pupils from St Dunstans and they will be supervised by several leaders. There is wheelchair access but with a certain degree of difficultly (steep slope).
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Felicity Paris (0161 872 1660)
Organised by: Red Rose Forest
Email: fliss@redroseforest.co.uk
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