Lancashire Projects

Friends of Barrowford Park
Where? Barrowford
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Local school children will plant selected wild flowers in a specific area of the park.
Where's it happening? Barrowford Park, Barrowford
What will volunteers do? The school children will plant wild plants on an already prepared site.
What to wear/bring: Rainwear.
What will be provided: All relevant equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be local school children. Pets allowed under control.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: John A Bateson (01282 697500)
Organised by: Friends of Barrowford Park
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Potty Planting!
Where? Burnley
When? Wednesday 23rd April 2003
What's it about? Recultivate garden area to rear of community centre. Children aged 5-13 years who attend Easter playscheme will tidy garden and plant bulbs and decorate plant pots etc.
Where's it happening? Vanguard Community Centre, Bevington Close, Burnley
What will volunteers do? Assist children, including those with special needs.
What to wear/bring: Clothes for gardening.
What will be provided: Refreshments and facilities within community centre (toilets, kitchen etc.)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible! 4+
Volunteer Contact: Katy Mills (01282 441346)
Press/Media Contact: Katy Mills (01282 441346)
Organised by: Burnley Play Association
Email: katy@burnleyplayassociation.org.uk
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Completed Projects

Ready, Steady, Go
Where? Accrington (nr.)
When? 27th-28th March 2003
What's it about? To prepare the green and grounds for next year's bowling season. To encourage our members to be involved in a scheme to keep the green and surrounds in good order. Our ground includes a beautiful woodland.
Where's it happening? Grange Bowling Club, Church Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Cleaning, gardening, weeding, sweeping, cleaning windows, painting garden benches, repairing, hedge cutting etc. etc.
What to wear/bring: Work clothes and a pair of garden gloves
What will be provided: All tools, equipment, companionship and a nice cup of tea and a biscuit
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restrictions
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Laurie Denton (01254 208 or 07989 043819)
Press/Media Contact: Laurie Denton (01254 208 or 07989 043819)
Organised by: Grange Bowling Club
Email: MLBDEN@aol.com
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New Lease of Life for Moor Piece
Where? Bashall Eaves
When? Saturday 29th March 2003
What's it about? To commemorate the signing of a new 35 year lease for the nature reserve and reward volunteers for their hard work on the site over the past 6 months.
Where's it happening? Moor Piece Nature Reserve, Bashall Eaves
What will volunteers do? Clear route for a new path through the nature reserve.
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons, suitable outdoor clothing for the weather conditions.
What will be provided: Tools & equipment; work gloves; refreshments; risk assessment/first aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children to be accompanied by an adult. No dogs allowed.
How many NEW volunteers required? 2 or 3
Volunteer Contact: John Lamb (01772 324 129)
Press/Media Contact: John Lamb (01772 324 129)
Organised by: Lancashire Wildlife Trust
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Clearing of Conservation Area & Installation of New Bench
Where? Blackburn (nr.)
When? Sunday 29th December 2002
What's it about? A small wildlife area needs clearing and there is a need for additional seating in this area, so a new bench will be bought and installed.
Where's it happening? St Mary's RC primary School, Longsight Road, Osbaldeston, Blackburn (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear a small area of ground in the wildlife area and put there a small seating area so the children can sit in the area to observe nature.
What to wear/bring: Boots, outdoor clothing etc.
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Media Contact: John Clucas (01254 265366)
Organised by: St Mary's RC Primary School PTA
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Meadow Creation at Tonge Valley
Where? Bolton
When? 6th April 2003
What's it about? To hold a wildflower sowing day where local volunteers can help to sow seed and plant wildflowers in an area of community green space.
Where's it happening? Bolton
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will undertake ground preparation - clearing, raking and turning the soil; then sowing the seed and planting wild flower plugs.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy outdoor footwear, warm waterproof clothing. Gardening gloves may be advantageous.
What will be provided: Refreshments. Guidance and advice on sowing and planting. All requisite tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Andy Edwards (0161 872 1660)
Organised by: Red Rose Forest
Email: fliss@redroseforest.co.uk
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Seeds of Change Project
Where? Burnley
When? February 2003
What's it about? Working with young people because they are young seeds of the area and they are wanting to improve the area by planting bulbs and plants
Where's it happening? brunshaw Shops, Brunshaw Estate, Burnley
What will volunteers do? Design a cut out saying 'Brunshaw Community' and plant different types of bulbs and plants.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers will be issued with tools and protective gloves, outdoor clothing refreshments will be provided by Brunshaw Action Groups Volunteers.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and pop with biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Michael Bailey (01282 715400)
Press/Media Contact: Michael Bailey (01282 715400 (day), 01282 459506 (eve))
Organised by: Brunshaw Action Group
Email: Brunshawag@aol.com
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Planting Bonanza
Where? Colne
When? Moday 13th - Friday 17th January 2003
What's it about? To involve the preschool children in bulb planting, feeding and care. They will watch them grow and hopefully become more aware of how things grow.
Where's it happening? Foulridge Village Hall, Parkinson Street, Foulridge, Colne
What will volunteers do? Parents will be helping with digging and planting alongside the young children.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, bring any spare tools.
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Hartley (01282 868549)
Organised by: Foulridge Preschool
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School Memorial Garden Project
Where? Fleetwood
When? 1st April 2003
What's it about? We are turning a .6 acre quad into 5 separate memorial gardens in memory of past pupils. The gardens will be organic and aim to produce veg, herbs and attract wildlife including butterflies, birds and bees.
Where's it happening? Cardinal Allen High School, Fleetwood
What will volunteers do? Remove old flags, mark out and make new paths, dig flower borders, build raised beds for disabled gardeners, build seating and fencing, plant out.
What to wear/bring: Boots, old clothes, lunch.
What will be provided: Gardening equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: Mr E Owens (01253 872659)
Organised by: Cardinal Allen Eco School
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Wildlife Haven
Where? Preston
When? 17th March 2003
What's it about? To create a wildlife area within the school grounds. Encourage the children to become aware of environmental issues and the need for natural habitats.
Where's it happening? St Michaels on Wyre C.E. School, Preston
What will volunteers do? Assist in preparing ground foe planting and making a pond.
What to wear/bring: Sensible clothing/footwear.
What will be provided: Tools, equipment and refreshment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children in the school
How many NEW volunteers required? 30
Volunteer Contact: School secretary (01995 679268)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs C Cameron (01995 689268)
Organised by: St Michaels on Wyre C.E. School
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Whittingham Orchard Renovation
Where? Preston (nr.)
When? Sunday 2nd February 2003
What's it about? In view of our successful work last year we have been invited back to carry out further renovation of the old orchard. Possibly the largest apple orchard in Lancashire, it was first planted in Victorian times and replanted in the 1950s. After a decade of neglect, pruning and new planting is now taking place.
Where's it happening? Whittingham Hospital, Whittingham Lane, nr. Goosnargh, Preston (nr.)
What will volunteers do? They will be trained to carry out pruning work on the apple trees using handsaws, secateurs and loppers.
What to wear/bring: Boots or steel-toe capped wellingtons, waterproof clothing, old clothing/hat, lunch.
What will be provided: Training, gloves, hot drinks, all tools. Shelter in van in case of very bad weather.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Able-bodied adults 18 to 75 years. Pre-booking essential in order to guarantee necessary training and supervision with available tools.
How many NEW volunteers required? 12 max
Volunteer Contact: David and Elizabeth Alexander (01524 412938)
Press/Media Contact: David and Elizabeth Alexander (01524 412938)
Organised by: Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers
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Bulbs for Deeplish
Where? Rochdale
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? To link in with awareness of colour in spring and new growth by planting and observing plant growth.
Where's it happening? Deeplish School Grounds, Rochdale
What will volunteers do? Parents will help plant bulbs, digging the ground.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, coats.
What will be provided: Spades, bulb planters.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Volunteer Contact: Anita Randhawa (01706 647584)
Press/Media Contact: Anita Randhawa (01706 647584)
Organised by: Deeplish School
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Rustle Down The Wind
Where? Shearbrow
When? 4th January 2003
What's it about? The project was suggested by local children. The success of the herb garden prompted the idea of an area within the local community garden which will be planted with wild grasses that add different noises of rustling to the olfactory part of the community garden. The grasses will be chosen for their ability to create noise in the wind and colour and will enhance the area. The children, who are a diverse group and multi cultural, will be planting and deciding where to place them to create a most pleasing effect to people who have little or no eyesight and will be used as an educational site.
Where's it happening? Safehaven Community Garden, Langham Road, Shearbrow
What will volunteers do? Assist in planting
What to wear/bring: Outdoor warm clothing
What will be provided: Tools, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 7
Volunteer Contact: Mark Dixon (07787 377999)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Dixon (07787 377999 (day), 01254 720304 (eve))
Organised by: Blackburn Safe Haven Community Association
Email: safehavengarden@yahoo.co.uk
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