Hampshire Projects

Lumley Stream/River Ems Clear Up
Where? Emsworth
When? 13th April 2003
What's it about? Clearing River Ems and Lumley Stream of fallen branches and other items blocking the flow.
Where's it happening? Brook Meadow, off Lumley Lane, Emsworth
What will volunteers do? Some will clear out the river/stream of debris and others will get rid of the debris in suitable places.
What to wear/bring: Old clothing, sensible shoes/wellingtons.
What will be provided: Waders, rakes, wheelbarrows, plastic gloves, waste disposal bags. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Frances Brettell (01243 430314)
Press/Media Contact: Frances Brettell (01243 430314)
Organised by: Brook Meadow Conservation Group
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Avenue Restoration in Staunton Country Park
Where? Havant
When? 23rd April 2003
What's it about? Clear ditches and scrub to help in restoring a neglected avenue.
Where's it happening? Staunton Country Park, Havant
What will volunteers do? Remove debris from ditches, and clear some light scrub along the edges of the avenue.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor working clothes, with stout footwear (steel toecaps preferred). Bring waterproofs. Bring packed lunch if staying in afternoon.
What will be provided: Protective equipment, tools, hot/cold drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Silchester Common Bridge Building
Where? Silchester
When? Saturday 12th & Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? To extend and repair bridges on Silchester Common, to prevent damage to the surrounding habitat and make it easier to cross the marshes.
Where's it happening? Silchester Common, Silchester
What will volunteers do? Handle wood and tools to sites, construct wooden walkways to bridges and steps up steep banks, cut steps in banks and support with wooden battens.
What to wear/bring: Boots, suitable clothing, some tools (spades, mallets).
What will be provided: Wood, nails, wire, saws, sledgehammers, gloves, safety gear. Insurance. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? new members always welcome
Volunteer Contact: John Harrison (0118 970 1096)
Press/Media Contact: John Harrison (0118 970 1096)
Organised by: Silchester Volunteer Group
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Stock Fencing at Broughton Down
Where? Stockbridge
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? Erect a length of stock fencing, using existing posts, so that sheep may eventually graze the down.
Where's it happening? Broughton Down, Broughton, Stockbridge
What will volunteers do? Fix stock netting to existing fence posts. Some initial scrub clearance along the fence line may be necessary.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor working clothes, with stout footwear (steel toecaps preferred). Bring waterproofs. Bring packed lunch if staying in afternoon.
What will be provided: Protective equipment, tools, hot/cold drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Erect Kissing Gate
Where? Swanmore
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? Entrance to Marsh's meadow is via incomplete gate. Plan is to erect 'kissing' section of gate for safety reasons.
Where's it happening? Lower Marsh's Meadow, Broad Lane, Swanmore
What will volunteers do? Dig post holes and erect 'kissing' gate section.
What to wear/bring: Gloves and sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: All materials and tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Catherine Kemp (01489 896832)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Val Green (01489 890230)
Organised by: Swanmore Conservation Group
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Wildlife Encouragement
Where? Swanmore
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? To erect bat boxes and tawny owl box
Where's it happening? Greens Wood, Church Road, Swanmore
What will volunteers do? Erect the boxes.
What to wear/bring: Gloves and sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: All materials and tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Catherine Kemp (01489 896832)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Val Green (01489 890230)
Organised by: Swanmore Conservation Group
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Scrub Control on St Catherine's Hill
Where? Winchester
When? 16th April 2003
What's it about? Assist Hants. Wildlife Trust in clearing scrub, so as to encourage wild flowers and butterflies.
Where's it happening? St Catherine's Hill, Winchester
What will volunteers do? Clear scrub using bowsaws and loppers. Stack the arisings as required by HWT staff.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor working clothes, with stout footwear (steel toecaps preferred). Bring waterproofs. Bring packed lunch if staying in afternoon.
What will be provided: Protective equipment, tools, hot/cold drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Completed Projects

Hedgerows for Wildlife
Where? Basingstoke
When? 1st February 2003
What's it about? We would like to buy native species of trees to plant in our hedgerows - beech/holly/hazel
Where's it happening? Oakley Infant School, Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke
What will volunteers do? Prepare the site and plant the trees.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, some tools.
What will be provided: Refreshments, shelter.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Lynette East (01256 780445 (day), 01256 389371 (eve))
Organised by: Oakley Infant School
Email: heather.harmon@oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk
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Schools Landscape Project
Where? Basingstoke
When? 8th February 2003
What's it about? To invite parents and local community to support and help the clearing of part of or grounds, ready for the children to then plant bulbs, plants etc.
Where's it happening? Manor Field Infant School, Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke
What will volunteers do? Clear overgrown shrubs, clear litter, clear tree trunks to enable access to woodland, fell small trees and bushes, dig out unwanted undergrowth.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes (depending on weather), gloves, wellingtons or strong shoes/boots.
What will be provided: Cutting/chopping equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets. All ages welcome (though probably not safe for under 5s)
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Penny Bullough (01256 350300)
Organised by: Manor Field Infant School
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Hazel Coppicing, Layering and Planting in Oakley
Where? Basingstoke
When? Wednesday 19th February and Saturday 22nd February 2003
What's it about? Continued management of 2 semi-natural ancient woodlands.
Where's it happening? Cowdown Copse and St John's Copse, Oakley, Basingstoke
What will volunteers do? Learn to plant and layer hazel, use tools. Discover ancient secrets of coppicing - uses of product - eg. Bundles, bean poles, fascines etc.
What to wear/bring: Decent strong footwear, old warm clothes.
What will be provided: Gloves, hard hats, tools, refreshments, plants, friendship and welcome.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. No children under 12 years.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Audrey Moss-Bradnam (01256 780074)
Press/Media Contact: Audrey Moss-Bradnam (01256 780074)
Organised by: Oakley Woodlands Group
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Applemore Action Group
Where? Beaulieu
When? 1st and 15th February 2003
What's it about? Pupils from Applemore College Geography Group will be cutting and burning rhododendron as part of a long term heathland restoration project.
Where's it happening? Hartford Heath, New Forest Study Centre, Beaulieu
What will volunteers do? Use bow saws and loppers to cut down and clear encroaching rhododendron, then burn branches to prevent regrowth.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Tea, squash, biscuits. Jacket potato lunch. Gloves. Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Angela Munn (01590 612401 (day), 02380 671235 (eve))
Organised by: Countryside Education Trust
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Fencing at Dundridge Meadow
Where? Bishops Waltham
When? 2nd April 2003
What's it about? Erect a post-and-wire (stock netting and barbed wire) fence along the edge of a meadow so that it can be grazed.
Where's it happening? Dundridge Meadow, Bishops Waltham
What will volunteers do? Install straining posts and intermediate posts. Attach stock netting to posts and strain taut. Fix barbed wire and strain.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor clothes (bring waterproofs), including stout footwear. Bring packed lunch if staying on for the afternoon.
What will be provided: Protective equipment - helmets, goggles, gloves. All tools. Hot/cold drinks and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Building Bird Nesting Boxes
Where? Brockenhurst
When? 29th & 30th January 2003
What's it about? Building wooden bird nesting boxes, esp, for sparrows and robins, to be used around garden/farm/woodland area of Trust site.
Where's it happening? Countryside Education Trust, Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst
What will volunteers do? Build wooden bird boxes, hang them up at appropriate site.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, lunch.
What will be provided: Tools, timber, building plan, workspace, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets. No children. Volunteers will come through New Forest Employment Training Office.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ulrike Seydel (01590 612401)
Organised by: Countryside Education Trust
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Planting Hazel to Create Coppice Area
Where? Brockenhurst
When? 12th February 2003
What's it about? Plant hazel whips in woodland clearing to create coppice. (Valuable habitat plus material to work in future.)
Where's it happening? Countryside Education Trust, Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst
What will volunteers do? Plant hazel whips
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothes, wellies or waterproof footwear, lunch.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. Children have to be accompanied by adults.
How many NEW volunteers required? 1-10 or more
Volunteer Contact: Vivien Drake (01590 612401)
Press/Media Contact: Vivien Drake (01590 612401)
Organised by: Countryside Education Trust
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Brockenhurst Primary School Gardening Club
Where? Brockenhurst
When? 11th March 2003
What's it about? To start a gardening club after school for children to utilise their school grounds more effectively with vegetable garden and wildlife area.
Where's it happening? Brockenhurst Primary School, Sway Road, Brockenhurst
What will volunteers do? Help with the children and implementing activities.
What to wear/bring: Gloves, adult size tools, refreshments.
What will be provided: Seeds, compost, children's tools, paper, water, soap and refreshments for children.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Sarah Cox (01590 675582)
Press/Media Contact: Sarah Cox (01590 675582)
Organised by: Brockenhurst Primary School
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Chess Land
Where? Chandlers Ford,
When? 20-21 feb 2003
What's it about? To clear a section of scrub and nettles and provide an area for outdoor chess.
Where's it happening? Fryern Junior School, Oakmount Road, Chandlers Ford,
What will volunteers do? Help cut and reduce bulk of planting. Assist in levelling site where necessary.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof clothing, lunch, wellies or strong boots.
What will be provided: Tea & coffee, shelter if necessary, some limited digging equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Allan King (023 8025 4155)
Press/Media Contact: Allan King (023 80 25 4155)
Organised by: Fryern Junior School
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St James's School Outdoor Classroom Project
Where? Emsworth
When? 22nd March 2003
What's it about? An outdoor classroom and wildlife garden to be built in the school grounds, to benefit the pupils knowledge and appreciation of wildlife and the environment, and support learning within the national curriculum.
Where's it happening? St James's School, Bellvue Lane, Emsworth
What will volunteers do? Move earth and sand across outdoor classroom project site to create areas for pond and marsh, teaching and woodland areas, as well as a separate potager for use in teaching by volunteer gardening group.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy clothing, shovels, wheelbarrows.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Anne Stunt (01243 375068)
Organised by: St James's Association
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School Grounds Hedgerow
Where? Farnborough
When? 26th & 31st January and 7th & 10th February 2003
What's it about? Continue to develop a hedgerow around the school grounds. Over the past 10 years we have been planting a variety of native hedgerow plants, creating a hedgerow suitable for a variety of wildlife. Extension of habitats within the school grounds.
Where's it happening? Farnborough Grange Nursey Infant Community School & EYC, Moor Road, Farnborough
What will volunteers do? Help the children to plant hedgerow and support them with the digging.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor protective clothing for cold and rain, boots.
What will be provided: Light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs on site.
How many NEW volunteers required? All would be welcome
Volunteer Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879)
Press/Media Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879 (day), 01189 760510 (eve))
Organised by: Farnborough Grange Nursery Infant Community School & EYC
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Development of Woodland Area
Where? Farnborough
When? 11th February to 1st March 2003, 15th February, 21st February 2003 (Fridays)
What's it about? Extend woodland habitat that separates school grounds with M3.
Where's it happening? Farnborough Grange Nursery Infany Community School & EYC, Moor Road, Farnborough
What will volunteers do? Help to plant trees, support children with the digging of holes.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing for cold/wet, boots, spades.
What will be provided: Light refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs on site.
How many NEW volunteers required? All welcome
Volunteer Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879)
Press/Media Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879 (day), 01189 760510 (eve))
Organised by: Farnborough Grange Nursery Infant Community School & EYC
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Working for People and Wildlife
Where? Fleet
When? Sunday 12th January, Sunday 9th February, Sunday 9th March
What's it about? Improve viewpoints of Fleet Pond for visitors. Clear intrusive trees from around marshland pools to help frogs. Cut, coppice and pollard trees to enhance woodland's edge for birds and to create glades for butterflies.
Where's it happening? Fleet Pond Nature Reserve, near Fleet station, Fleet
What will volunteers do? Fell saplings, remove scrub, coppice or pollard young trees. At the pools - dig out invasive grass tussocks to create more open water. Bonfire if conditions are favourable.
What to wear/bring: Bring packed lunch if staying all day. Wear old clothes, wellingtons, strong garden gloves.
What will be provided: All tools. Warm drink mid-morning. Protective gloves for younger volunteers. Supervision and training. First Aid.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No, but anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Ground conditions on site dictate a good level of personal mobility.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Colin Gray/Barbara Martin (01252 616183/01252 684828)
Press/Media Contact: Colin Gray (01252 616183)
Organised by: Fleet Pond Society
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Woodland Trail
Where? Gosport
When? Saturday 8th February 2003
What's it about? A marked trail with information and investigation points through woodland habitat. Food chains and seasonal differences would be key learning objectives for 7-11 year olds.
Where's it happening? Gomer Junior School, Pyrford Close, Gosport
What will volunteers do? Attach information boards/numbers to stakes. Stakes fixed into position within school grounds. Trail made safe and accessible. Litter pick.
What to wear/bring: Gloves.
What will be provided: Tools for adults, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ross Irving (023 9252 4312 (day), 01329 234187 (eve))
Organised by: Gomer Junior School
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Communty service
Where? Hedge End, Southampton
When? 16/02/03
What's it about? To coppice an area of hazel woodland as part of our environmental programme.
Where's it happening? Freegrounds Infant School, Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Coppice woodland area to side and rear of school. Remove for shredding
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and footwear
What will be provided: Tools, safety, clothing and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 16 and no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: BTCV ()
Organised by: Freegrounds Infant School
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Creation of New Pond at Otterbourne
Where? Otterbourne
When? Sunday 2nd March 2003
What's it about? Create, design and manage from scratch a natural wildlife pond - for purpose of educating pond wardens and helpers, and monitoring sustainable pond wildlife.
Where's it happening? Southern Water Co, Otterbourne
What will volunteers do? Help prepare ground - clear area and construct a 9m x 6m pond as directed by pond wardens steering group management team.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and footwear (boots/wellingtons) as dictated by weather conditions.
What will be provided: Materials, refreshments, expertise and a sense of humour.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Alison Angell (01962 774714)
Organised by: Whiteley Greens Group
Email: johnhall@holeinone.fsworld.co.uk
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Rotherlands
Where? Petersfield
When? 2nd February 2003
What's it about? To lay new surface over dangerously muddy paths
Where's it happening? Rotherlands, Grid Ref: SU765538, Petersfield
What will volunteers do? Dig out and level existing path. Lay waterproof membrane. Lay and secure split logs on edge of path and fill it with wood chippings.
What to wear/bring: Strong waterproof boots, gloves and jackets, refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools and materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No. Pets at owners' risk.
How many NEW volunteers required? unlimited
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Pat Redhill (01730 267108)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Pat Redhill (01730 267108)
Organised by: Rotherlands Conservation Group
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The Great Noar Hill Scrub Bash
Where? Selborne (nr.)
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? Now becoming an annual event. We will be clearing some of the encroaching scrub that prevents the growth of orchids on the site. This will also be an introductory task for anyone new to the important work of nature conservation.
Where's it happening? Noar Hill, Selborne (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance. Since the halt of grazing on the site, constant efforts have to be made to clear it of hawthorn, enabling its rich variety of orchids to grow.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, strong protective gardening gloves, waterproofs
What will be provided: Tools, training, safety talk, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pets not encouraged for safety reasons.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547508)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547508)
Organised by: Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
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Help a Hampshire Hedge
Where? Sherfield on Loddon Nr
When? 29 March 2003
What's it about? The work covering the weekend will be the coppicing, planting and pruning within the many hedgerows.
Where's it happening? Turgis Court Farm, Stratfield Turgis, Sherfield on Loddon Nr
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will help out with managing some of the hedgerow on the Turgis Court Site, with the purpose of rejuvenating them to increase their visual and wildlife appeal.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes to wear, waterproofs (possibly in case of rain). Packed lunch, flasks. If sleeping over: sleeping bag, toiletries
What will be provided: Tools, training, refreshments I.e. biscuits, squash, sweets. If any volunteers wish to stop over. We provide basic accommodation at a nearby village hall for Saturday night, evening meal, breakfast and Sunday lunch available for £5
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16's should be accompanied by a responsible adult. For safety reasons we would not encourage pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547 508)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547 508)
Organised by: Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
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Westwood Community Park Assocation Action Day
Where? Southampton
When? 4th January 2003
What's it about? WCPA is a group of local residents who are keen to improve their local woodland and adjoining play area. They want to have a clearing-up day plus make some path improvements and install a bench.
Where's it happening? Westwood Woodland Park, Staplehurst Close, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Pick up rubbish, lay new path surfacing and install a new bench
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, waterproofs, wear old clothes
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, bin bags, path gravel and bench kit
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? as many local residents as possible
Volunteer Contact: Emma Humphrys (02380 456484)
Press/Media Contact: Emma Humphrys (02380 456484)
Organised by: Hampshire County Council Contryside Service
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Monk's Brook Scrub-Up Away Day
Where? Southampton
When? Wednesday 22nd January 2003
What's it about? Scrub clearance on a flood plain area. To encourage wildlife and keep existing paths clear involving members of current Green Gym and locals.
Where's it happening? Monk's Brook, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Instructor-led warm-up and cool-down, bramble clearance, other vegetation clearance, litter picking and possibly path work.
What to wear/bring: Old warm clothes, sturdy footwear, waterproofs and wellies.
What will be provided: All tools, training, first aider, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s accompanied by an adult. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? approx 10
Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Eastment (01962 774714)
Press/Media Contact: Rebecca Eastment (01962 774714)
Organised by: Southampton Green Gym
Email: r.eastment@btcv.org.uk
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Pond Refurbishment Project - Phase 5
Where? Southampton
When? Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April 2003
What's it about? The reconstruction of dam No.6 in the series of ponds called the 20th Century Ponds at Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Where's it happening? Hooly Hill Woodland Park, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Excavate for the new dam. Construct shuttering & formwork. Cast the concrete for the dam. Remove the shuttering & formwork. Dismantle old dam.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes are essential, wheelbarrows & shovels on the Saturday. Help is also required with answering the questions of passers by & dishing out leaflets which is a much cleaner, but none the less essential role. Any refreshments required will need to be brought along, although facilities are available nearby.
What will be provided: All tools & materials required for the project.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? As the lakes & ponds are close by any children & pets will need to be kept under close control.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: David Redwood (01329 310290 (answer machine))
Press/Media Contact: Simon Batten (023 8089 6697 (day), 01489 575786 (eve))
Organised by: The Friends of Holly Hill
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Cattle Corral at Netley Common
Where? Southampton
When? 9th April 2003
What's it about? Construct a corral to ease the management of the cattle which are used to graze the heathland areas of this site.
Where's it happening? Netley Common, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Construct a cattle corral from post-and-rail fence components.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor working clothes, with stout footwear (steel toecaps preferred). Bring waterproofs. Bring packed lunch if staying in afternoon
What will be provided: Protective equipment, tools, hot/cold drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Tree planting at Bishops Waltham Cricket Club
Where? Southampton (nr.)
When? 16th March 2003
What's it about? To plant native tree species in the spare ground surrounding the playing area. To enhance the scenic amenity of the site and blend it into the surrounding area.
Where's it happening? Bishops Waltham Cricket Club, Bishops Waltham, Southampton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Dig planting holes, position stakes, plant trees, fit tree shelters.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, waterproof boots/wellies.
What will be provided: Plants, tools and equipment; refreshments (hot drinks etc.); toilet facilities on site.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All welcome. Actual work is for older children and adults, though younger children can assist with supervision.
How many NEW volunteers required? about 10
Volunteer Contact: Martin Livermore (01489 894999)
Press/Media Contact: Martin Livermore (07713 433179)
Organised by: Bishop's Waltham Tree warden
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Access Improvement to "Drovers Pond"
Where? Swanmore
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Access to the pond is difficult due to poor soil/muddy conditions. Plan is to lay red path gravel to allow easier access.
Where's it happening? Drovers Pond, Broad Lane, Swanmore
What will volunteers do? Install shuttering, lay terram, lay and compress gravel.
What to wear/bring: Gloves and sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: All materials and tools. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Catherine Kemp (01489 896832)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Val Green (01489890230)
Organised by: Swanmore Conservation Group
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Vegetable Patch Project
Where? Sway, Lymington
When? 7/03/03
What's it about? To plant seeds in compost and soil and to grow vegetables with the children. Also to have potato growing competition.
Where's it happening? St Lukes School Sway, West Beams Road, Sway, Lymington
What will volunteers do? Help children with digging, preparing vegetable patch, planting potatoes and seeds.
What to wear/bring: Boots, lunch, gloves
What will be provided: Seeds, potatoes, compost
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Martin Sheret (01590 682 431)
Press/Media Contact: Martin Sheret (01590 682 431)
Organised by: St Lukes School Sway
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Bird Provision
Where? Tadley (nr.)
When? between 14th & 25th January 2003
What's it about? Provision and installation of several bird boxes for tits, sparrows, robins in St James' churchyard.
Where's it happening? St James' churchyard, Bramley, Tadley (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clean up old, existing boxes; site and install new boxes.
What to wear/bring: Stout footwear, gardening gloves, ladder, hammer, nails.
What will be provided: Ladder, hammer, nails.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? local volunteers
Volunteer Contact: Dorothy Bly (01256 850642)
Press/Media Contact: Dorothy Bly (01256 850642)
Organised by: Bramley Churchyard Conservation Volunteers
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Park Wood: Woodland Work-out
Where? Waterlooville
When? 26th January 2003
What's it about? To continue the restoration of Park Wood. We will carry out various clearance tasks, including the drainage ditches, and celebrate our achievements with a barbecue.
Where's it happening? Park Wood, London Road, Waterlooville
What will volunteers do? Clear sycamore saplings by cutting with loppers or bowsaw, pull up small seedlings, locate and pull up laurel seedlings. Drag saplings and brash from larger trees to bonfires and burn them. Stack sycamore logs (cut earlier in the year) into habitat piles. Clear ditches and cut back bramble. Celebrate achievements with a barbecue lunch.
What to wear/bring: Old clothing, wellingtons or other stout boots.
What will be provided: Tools, protective gloves, hard hats, first aid facilities, safety briefing and training as required, hot and cold drinks and biscuits, guided tour of wood, barbecue with hot dogs, mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children welcome, supervised by adult if under 14 years of age. Dogs welcome, but must be kept under close control by owners.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 5
Volunteer Contact: John Carter (023 9226 9827)
Press/Media Contact: Fiona Alsop (023 9223 3582)
Organised by: The Friends of Park Wood
Email: john.carter@care4free.net
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Wecock Woodland Volunteers
Where? Waterlooville
When? 4th February 2003
What's it about? We are a group of local people who are looking after the woods, learning new skills and meeting new friends.
Where's it happening? Wecock Wood, near Newbolt Close, Cowplain, Waterlooville
What will volunteers do? We have an area of hazel to coppice and to tidy up, we also keep it clear of rubbish.
What to wear/bring: Old clothing, good shoes or welly boots.
What will be provided: All tools, hard hats, gloves, all refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Must be over 18.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as we can get
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Jean Reeder (023 92 267151)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Jean Reeder (023 92 267151)
Organised by: Wecock Woodland Volunteers
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Christmas Tree Recycling Project
Where? Whiteley
When? Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? To collect all natural Xmas trees from 9 collection points within Whiteley (from residents houses), shred them using the mulch on tree and shrub beds within the Whiteley recreation and park area.
Where's it happening? Various collection points, Whiteley
What will volunteers do? Help collect natural Xmas trees and stack them at an agreed location in readiness for shredding on Monday 13th January
What to wear/bring: Just turn up with a smile on their face
What will be provided: Refreshments, protective clothing (gloves, high visibility jackets etc.)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Young children to be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible from within Whiteley
Volunteer Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Press/Media Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Organised by: Whiteley Greens Group
Email: johnhall@holeinone.fsworld.co.uk
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Litter Pick Project
Where? Whiteley
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? To collect all litter and plastic bags from trees, shrubs and hedge areas between Whiteley Shopping Village roundabout and the Tesco roundabout along Whiteley Way at Whiteley
Where's it happening? Whiteley Way, Whiteley
What will volunteers do? Help collect rubbish and plastic bags from previously identified areas
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing if weather conditions dictate
What will be provided: Refreshments, litter pickers, protective gloves and rubbish bags. Also collection of rubbish at end of project
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible from Whiteley
Volunteer Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Press/Media Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Organised by: Whiteley Greens Group
Email: johnhall@holeinone.fsworld.co.uk
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Otterbourne Pond Project
Where? Winchester
When? 15th March 2003
What's it about? Create a new pond to enhance woodland planting, increase biodiversity and provide a teaching resource for the future. All works to be carried out by volunteer pond wardens supported by BTCV.
Where's it happening? Southern Water, Otterbourne, Winchester
What will volunteers do? Create a new pond. Activities include: moving concrete, shovelling sand, preparing boxes, laying liners.
What to wear/bring: Drink, lunch, waterproofs, warm/appropriate clothing and footwear
What will be provided: All tools and equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
How many NEW volunteers required? any
Volunteer Contact: Alison Angell (01962 774714)
Press/Media Contact: Alison Angell (01962 774714)
Organised by: Hampshire Pond Wardens
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