Kent Projects
To save, reclaim & restore
Where?
When? 18 April 2003
What's it about? We aim to plant hedges which will help community cohesion and encourage team building.
Where's it happening? 33 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup,
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will plant hedges, build raised beds, paths, pond, bog garden, shelters, trellis, seating, perhaps erect a polytunnel and generally assist physically less able or older people.
What to wear/bring: Boots and stout clothing, tools, drinks and snacks.
What will be provided: Training opportunities and experience in ecology, conservation, biodiversity and social opportunities.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? We have volunteers of all ages
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Rita Grootendorst (0208 300 5122)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Scopes (0208 300 5716 / 0208 300 4018)
Organised by: Sidcup Community Group
Email: rgrootendorst@btclick.com
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Regeneration of Hinkins Croft Allotments
Where? Sittingbourne
When? Wekend of12th April 2003
What's it about? Building of a wildlife pond within our environmental area of the allotments.
Where's it happening? Hinkins Croft Allotments, Silver Street, Bredgar, Sittingbourne
What will volunteers do? Dig the pond area, line with pond liner, fill with water and landscape surrounding area with plants, tree stumps, bushes. We also hope to install bird boxes.
What to wear/bring: Good outdoor clothing and wellingtons; forks and shovels.
What will be provided: Refreshments and all plants needed to complete the pond.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Pets must be kept under control.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Heather Spratt (01634 408888 (day), 01622 884401 (eve))
Organised by: Hinkins Croft Gardeners Association
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Completed Projects
Heath and Bog Restoration
Where? Ashford
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? Creating a mosaic of open heath, grassland and bog by cutting back the scrub, mainly birch regrowth.
Where's it happening? Hothfield Common, Ashford
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Neil Morris (07889 274535/01227 768372)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Chestnut Coppicing and Ride Management
Where? Canterbury (nr)
When? Sunday 5th January 2003
What's it about? Using bowsaws and loppers, we'll be opening up the footpaths for the benefit of the rare heath fritillary butterfly.
Where's it happening? East Blean Woods, Canterbury (nr)
What will volunteers do? Coppicing/opening up footpaths
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: John Wilson (07808 568821/01227 740676)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Woodland Management
Where? Coxheath (nr)
When? Sunday 23rd February 2003
What's it about? Cutting back the invasive sycamore from around the pond area.
Where's it happening? Quarry Wood, Coxheath (nr)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Norman London (07889 822323/01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Restoring Old Chalk Downland
Where? Gillingham
When? Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? Cutting back the hawthorn and blackthorn (scrub) for the benefit of the spring and summer wildflowers.
Where's it happening? Darland Banks, Gillingham
What will volunteers do? Cut back scrub
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Alison Ruyter (07740 182876/01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Chalk Grassland Restoration
Where? Hartlip (nr)
When? Sunday 16th February 2003
What's it about? Using bowsaws and loppers to control the scrub for the benefit of the fragrant orchid.
Where's it happening? Queendown Warren, Hartlip (nr)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Robert Sonnen (07740 182878/01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Grazing Marsh Restoration
Where? Ramsgate (nr)
When? Sunday 9th February 2003
What's it about? Controlling the scrub to encourage the marsh helliborine and the bee orchid.
Where's it happening? Stonelees, Chanet, Ramsgate (nr)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Peter Forrest (07889 822408/01843 851137)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Outdoor Clean Up
Where? Rochester
When? 5th April 2003
What's it about? The area we have for outside scouting is not very user friendly with lots of over grown grass. The scout Headquarters is open and we get a lot of people fly tipping and dog walkers who do not clear up the mess that the dogs leave behind.
Where's it happening? Scout Headquarters, Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester
What will volunteers do? Help every one clear up the ground so that the ground can be used for future scouting projects.
What to wear/bring: Lunch, working gloves, protective footwear.
What will be provided: Drinks, a few tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? From 12 years old to 50. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Betty Harrman (01634 252661)
Press/Media Contact: Paul Coffill (07960 588216 (day), 01634 251299 (eve))
Organised by: 50th Strood Scout Group
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Marshland Restoration
Where? Snodland (nr)
When? Sunday 23rd March 2003
What's it about? Scrub control on a reserve extremely important for the water vole.
Where's it happening? Holborough Marsh, Snodland (nr)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Steve Weeks (07901 823284/01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Chalk Grassland Restoration
Where? Whitfield (nr)
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? Felling sycamore regrowth and scrub for the benefit of the Adonis blue butterfly and wart biter bush cricket.
Where's it happening? Lydden Temple Ewell, Whitfield (nr)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: John McAllister (07714 238174/ 01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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