Leicestershire Projects

Searching for the Marbled White Butterfly
Where? Leicester
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To involve local residents who back on to the railway, to look out for and report back any sightings of the rare Marbled White butterfly, recently seen in the area.
Where's it happening? Wigston Triangle, Leicester
What will volunteers do? Regularly check their gardens and railway land visible from their properties for Marbled White butterflies. Report any sightings.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: A leaflet showing the butterfly and explaining why it is important will be distributed to all residential properties backing on to the railway.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Geof Adams (01455 282641)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation - East Midlands
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Completed Projects

Newt Pond Habitat Improvements
Where? Coalville
When? Tueday 14th January 2003
What's it about? Carry out reed control work on a pond which has Great Crested Newts, on a local nature reserve.
Where's it happening? Nature Alive, Coalville
What will volunteers do? Pull reed from a pond. Leave it stacked close by to pond. Learn about newt habitats.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch.
What will be provided: Minibus transport (9.30 Swadlincote Ski Centre, 10.00 Snibston Discovery Park, Coalville). Tools, training. Hot drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 16+ years.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283229096)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283229096)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: L.Ashworth@btcv.org.uk
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Nest Boxes at Nature Alive
Where? Coalville
When? 18th Febuary 2003
What's it about? To build nest boxes for waterfowl on a large pond at a LNR in Coalville.
Where's it happening? Nature Aline, Aldi In (Nr), Coalville
What will volunteers do? Build wooden nest boxes with roofs, construct and follow designs.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs, sturdy footwear, lunch
What will be provided: Tools, minibus transport, refreshments, equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229 096)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229 096)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: L.Ashworth@btcv.org.uk
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Bulb 2003
Where? Dunton Bassett, Lutterworth
When? Wednesday 19th February 2003
What's it about? We would like the children to plant a range of Spring and Summer bulbs and plants in the school grounds as a pre-cursor to our grounds being developed.
Where's it happening? Dunton Bassett Primary School, The Mount, Dunton Bassett, Lutterworth
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs and plants.
What to wear/bring: Nothing particular.
What will be provided: Bulbs and plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, and subject to normal school regulations.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Mr Ridout (01455 209557)
Organised by: Dunton Bassett Primary School
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Copse 2003
Where? Dunton Bassett, Lutterworth
When? 11th February - 1st March 2003
What's it about? We have a copse associated to the school that is need of management. We would need some volunteers to help "tidy it" and assist in its management. It is around 20 years old and requires some proper coppicing.
Where's it happening? Dunton Bassett Primary School, The Mount, Dunton Bassett, Lutterworth
What will volunteers do? Tidy, coppice and clear
What to wear/bring: Sturdy clothing and boots. Packed lunch.
What will be provided: Some tools and coffee/tea.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, and subject to normal school regulations.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Mr Ridout (01455 209557)
Organised by: Dunton Bassett Primary School
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Environmental Garden
Where? Hinckley
When? Wednesday 5th March 2003
What's it about? To plant evergreen honeysuckle to cover red brick wall and to provide habitat for insects. Also to plant winter flowering jasmine to give some colour to site which is clearly visible from perimeter path.
Where's it happening? Westfield Junior School, Westfield Road, Hinckley
What will volunteers do? Clear a small area for planting and affix plant training supports to the walls.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor wear including footwear.
What will be provided: Electric drill, plugs, wire for plant training. Refreshment- drinks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? between 7 & 11 years old
How many NEW volunteers required? 3 per year for eco committee
Volunteer Contact: Mr S C Davies (01455 637437)
Press/Media Contact: Mr S C Davies (01455 637437 (day), 01455 615583 (eve))
Organised by: Eco Group, Westfield Junior School
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Installing Benches
Where? Ibstock
When? 11th March 2003
What's it about? To work at a local site installing benches designed for the project.
Where's it happening? Shepherd's Close Woodland, Ibstock
What will volunteers do? Install new benches at a community woodland site.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothes, sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: Tools, materials, transport, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 16+
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229096)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229096)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: L.Ashworth@btcv.org.uk
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Millennium Pond
Where? Leicester
When? March 2003, every Monday
What's it about? Restock pond and monitor plant and animal growth regularly.
Where's it happening? Catherine Junior School, Brandon Street, Leicester
What will volunteers do? Clean out litter, plant marginals for shade/cover, weed and keep neat grassy areas, observe pond life under the microscope/computer.
What to wear/bring: waterproof coats, change of footwear
What will be provided: Tools, plants, microscope, camera
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Only children from the school can take part
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: K Burns (0116 262 5896)
Organised by: Catherine Junior School
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Coppicing at Blackbrook Reservoir
Where? Shepshed
When? Tuesday 7th January 2003
What's it about? To work with volunteers, coppicing willow around the edge of the local reservoir to encourage the diverse range of plants growing there.
Where's it happening? Blackbrook Reservoir (Grid ref: SK457177), Nr Charley Road, Shepshed
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will learn to coppice willow - a traditional management technique, using bowsaws, loppers.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy footwear, waterproofs, warm clothes, lunch.
What will be provided: BTCV minibus transport from Swadlincote Ski Centre @ 9.30am and Snibston Discovery Park @10am. Also provide tools, training, hot drinks and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 16 years plus.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229096)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283 229096)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: L.Ashworth@btcv.org.uk
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