Humberside Projects
Growing Good
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Sunday 13th April 2003
What's it about? We will be growing plants from seeds and then transferring them to flower boxes and distributed around various sites in Flamborough.
Where's it happening? 1 Woodcock Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Fill seed trays with compost, plant seeds and water. Put in greenhouse to grow on.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing
What will be provided: Seeds, seed trays, compost, gloves, watering cans, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, not suitable for children, fiddly job
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Frederick Holmes School Sensory Garden Project
Where? Hull
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? To provide and plant various shrubs and plants for the school sensory garden. We will also purchase refreshments and protective clothing, ie. Gloves and knee pads, and any tools needed.
Where's it happening? Frederick Holmes School, Inglemire Lane, Hull
What will volunteers do? Help purchase and plants shrubs and plants as chosen by the school.
What to wear/bring: Wear old clothes.
What will be provided: Protective clothing, gloves, knee pads.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Lauren Pace (01482 466270)
Press/Media Contact: Lauren Pace (01482 466270 (day), 07879 654902 (eve))
Organised by: Husso Student Community Action
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Completed Projects
Sunshine Signs
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Sunday 29th December 2002
What's it about? To plant daffodil bulbs around bases of old-fashioned fingerpost signs at various locations around Flamborough
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant daffodil bulbs.
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, bulbs, planting equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Daffodils Around
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Saturday 11th January 2003
What's it about? To plant daffodil bulbs around road signs and village name signs
Where's it happening? Around the village, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant daffodils
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, bulbs, planting equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Trees on the Head
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Wednesday 15th January 2003
What's it about? Tree planting at Head Farm. All indigenous: hawthorn, blackthorn, crabapple, dogrose, field maple and willow in a staggered row.
Where's it happening? Head Farm, Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Dig holes, plant trees with stakes and tubes
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Trees, stakes, tubes, planting equipment, gloves, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Yew Can Plant This Hedge
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Wednesday 12th February 2003
What's it about? To plant yew hedging along part of Danes Dykes exit road
Where's it happening? Danes Dyke, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant, stake and tube yew tree whips along roadside
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothes/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, plants, tubes, stakes, refreshments, tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children need to be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Gorse Planting - North Landing
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Wednesday 19th February 2003
What's it about? To fill in the gaps in the gorse bank on North Marine Road opposite the North Star Hotel
Where's it happening? North Marine Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear spaces in grass and plant gorse plants in spaces. Sweep soil off footpath afterwards
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothes/shoes
What will be provided: Plants, tools, gloves, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Wildflowers at Whelkie Wynds
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To clear under hedge at roadside next to Whelkie Wynds and plant wildflowers and seeds
Where's it happening? Whelkie Wynds, Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear grass and weeds out of hedge bottom and plant wildflowers and seeds
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, plants, seeds, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Tidying Up Fingerposts
Where? Bridlington (nr.)
When? Saturday 22nd March 2003
What's it about? To restore/paint old-fashioned fingerposts around Flamborough
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Rub down and paint fingerpost signposts at various locations around Flamborough
What to wear/bring: Wear warm clothes/shoes that you don't mind getting paint on
What will be provided: paint, brushes, sandpaper, brush cleaner, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Not suitable for children
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Little Wold Project
Where? Hull (nr.)
When? Monday 10th February 2003
What's it about? Thiining and re-spacing of trees at Little Wold Plantation so that ash is favoured over beech and then sycamore.
Where's it happening? Little Wold Plantation, South Cave, Hull (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Using hand tools, fell young sycamore and beech trees so that the ash is encouraged to grow.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs, study shoes/boots, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea/coffee and biscuits, first aid provision, tools, supervision and leadership.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Ages 16 and over (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Philippa Statter (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Philippa Statter (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV East Yorkshire
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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