Lincolnshire Projects
Enhancement/Clearing/Revitalising Our Wildlife Area
Where? Grimsby
When? 11th April
What's it about? We have a superb area designated to attract wildlife and foliage. It has a good pond which was designated and set up by parents several years ago which at certain times of year is thriving with frogs, toads, newts, insects etc. Unfortunately the last few years has see the area decline due to overgrowth which has smothered much of the pond and covered routes. We wish to replenish, revive and resurrect this wonderful educational resource.
Where's it happening? Springfield Primary School, Springwood Crescent, Grimsby
What will volunteers do? Students from local agricultural college will carry out the physical work of clearing and enhancing the area.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Protective gloves etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr D M Thomas (DN33 3HG)
Organised by: Springfield Primary School
Email: Head@springfield.ne-lincs.sch.uk
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National Moth Night 2003
Where? Lincoln
When? 12 April 2003
What's it about? We will be organising a "Moth Night", a practical project that will benefit the environment by helping to identify species of moth present in one of out county's most important woodlands. Thus, helping our organisation to conserve butterflies, moths and their habitats.
Where's it happening? Chambers Farm Wood, Near Wragby, Lincoln
What will volunteers do? Organise and run the "moth night" set up moth lights/ traps. Capture and identify moth species. Record data on species caught. This will support vital work on conserving moths and their habitats.
What to wear/bring: Warm outer clothing / coats in case of rain, stout footwear, torch would also be beneficial.
What will be provided: Warm refreshments (or cold if preferred!)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Toby Ludlow (01526 343 910)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation - Lincs Branch
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St Francis Garden - Compost Bins/Rubbish Bins
Where? Lincoln
When? 19th April 2003
What's it about? The garden generates a lot of 'green' waste. We'd like to build a compost bin, the compost will then be used on the garden to improve the soil. Put in rubbish bins.
Where's it happening? Mill Lodge, Canwick Hill, Lincoln
What will volunteers do? Construct two compost bins, prepare area where bins are to be placed. Put in rubbish bins.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing, hammer/nails, spade/brooms.
What will be provided: Refreshments, materials, limited tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Corinna Hanwell (07813 374284)
Press/Media Contact: Corinna Hanwell (07813 374284)
Organised by: St Francis Garden Project
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Bottlebank Promotion
Where? Nettleham
When? Saturday 12th April 2003
What's it about? To ask all residents of Nettleham to place their glass to be recycled on the boundary of their property to be collected by members of Nettleham guide and scouting organisations. To encourage awareness and increased use of bottle bank in Co-op car park.
Where's it happening? Co-op car park and streets of village, Vicarage Lane, Nettleham
What will volunteers do? Be allocated a street to collect recycled glass from.
What to wear/bring: Gloves, clothes suitable for being outdoors, means of transporting glass.
What will be provided: Gloves, brush, allocated street map, 1st aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Adult supervision required for under 14s as glass is involved.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Rachel Wydrzynska (01522 752371)
Organised by: 1st Nettleham Guides
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Completed Projects
Bird Tables
Where? Barnetby
When? 2nd February 2003
What's it about? To build bird tables for senior citizens and children and erect same
Where's it happening? Wilmore Lane, Grasby, Barnetby
What will volunteers do? Supervise the building of bird tables
What to wear/bring: Everything supplied
What will be provided: All tools, plans and leaflets to take away
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? no limit
Volunteer Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Press/Media Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Organised by: Grasby Project
Email: iforbarton@supanet.com
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Nest Boxes for 2003
Where? Barnetby
When? 8th February 2003
What's it about? To produce kits for the youngest of children (and elder people) to make their own nest box
Where's it happening? The Old Vicarage, Station Rd, Grasby, Barnetby
What will volunteers do? Supervise the building of nest boxes
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All tools, plans and leaflets to take away
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? no limit
Volunteer Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Press/Media Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Organised by: Grasby Project
Email: iforbarton@supanet.com
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Bird Cakes
Where? Barnetby
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? To produce bird cakes which will be distributed to the children that make them and the housebound
Where's it happening? Grasby Village Hall, Staion Rd, Grasby, Barnetby
What will volunteers do? Supervise the making of the cake by school children
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All tools, plans and leaflets to take away
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? no limit
Volunteer Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Press/Media Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Organised by: Grasby Project
Email: iforbarton@supanet.com
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Environmental Taster Day
Where? Coxhill
When? 23 March 2003
What's it about? To enable new volunteers the opportunity to try their hand at a range of conservation tasks such as tree planting, hedge laying and Lincolnshire post and rail fencing.
Where's it happening? Soff Lane, South End, Coxhill
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be able to have a go at a variety of nature conservation tasks such as hedgelaying and tree planting.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers will need a packed lunch, waterproofs, stout footwear and an up to date tetanus inoculation
What will be provided: We will provide refreshments, tools and training, transport
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Volunteer Contact: Alex Laurie (01652 636 238)
Press/Media Contact: Alex Laurie (01652 636 238)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: a.laurie@btcv.org.uk
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Another Happy Valley Monday
Where? Grantham
When? Monday 8th January 2003
What's it about? Clearing invading scrub on this important limestone grassland nature reserve.
Where's it happening? Ancaster Valley Nature Reserve, Ancaster, Grantham
What will volunteers do? Helping to clear invading scrub using handtools
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing and a packed lunch
What will be provided: Hot drinks (tea/coffee), all tools and safety equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Peter Morrell (01529 308396)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Morrell (07740 899676 (day), 01427 667715 (eve))
Organised by: BTCV North Kesteven
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Provision of Stimulating Outside Areas for Foundation Stage of Learning
Where? Grimsby
When? 26th January - 10th February 2003
What's it about? We are transforming our Nursery area in school to provide an aesthetic but exciting learning space for the youngest pupils to explore and work/play in. Part of this involves the creation of raised planting beds which will offer scents and colours for the children to enjoy and wonder about. The children will also care for the areas with their teachers, but we also hope that such plants will attract butterflies and other insects and mini-beasts.
Where's it happening? Springfield Primary School, Springwood Crescent, Grimsby
What will volunteers do? Help set out plants.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All gloves, tools, compost etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr D M Thomas (01472 230260)
Organised by: Springfield Primary School
Email: Head@springfield.ne-lincs.sch.uk
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Greenland in Full Bloom
Where? Lincoln
When? Saturday 15th March 2003
What's it about? To set shrubs and plants in adventure play area. To add colour and brighten things up a bit.
Where's it happening? Greenlands Adventure Play Area, corner of Southdown and Larne Road, Lincoln
What will volunteers do? Plant and dig areas required. Dispose of all rubbish and bags. Rake grass areas and general tidy up.
What to wear/bring: Strong shoes/boots/wellingtons. Packed lunch. A raincoat if wet.
What will be provided: Drinks, toilet facilities, shelter in case of bad weather
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent. No age limit. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? at least 4
Volunteer Contact: Brenda Holmes (01522 801232)
Press/Media Contact: Brenda Holmes (01522 801232 (day), 01522 511329 (eve))
Organised by: Greenlands Community Centre
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St Francis Garden - Spring/Summer Garden Project
Where? Lincoln
When? 22nd March 2003
What's it about? Improve visual impact at the entrance of the garden - plants will aim to give benefit to those with visual impairment.
Where's it happening? Mill Lodge, Canwick Hill, Lincoln
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs at the entrance to the garden.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing, gloves, knee pads, trowel.
What will be provided: Refreshments, bulbs, tools (trowel)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs C Hanwell (07813 374284)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs C Hanwell (07813 374284)
Organised by: St Francis Garden Project
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St Francis Garden - Improve Wildlife Visiting in Garden
Where? Lincoln
When? 5th April 2003
What's it about? To introduce bird boxes, bird tables, bird feeders, ladybird houses into the garden to increase wildlife visiting the garden.
Where's it happening? Mill Lodge, Canwick Hill, Lincoln
What will volunteers do? Construct/assemble bird boxes, bird table, bird feeders and put them in place.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments, materials to construct bird boxes, bird tables.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs C Hanwell (07813 374284)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs C Hanwell (07813 374284)
Organised by: St Francis Garden Project
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Bird Nesting Boxes
Where? Sleaford
When? 8/2/03
What's it about? To make bird boxes for girls to erect in their gardens.
Where's it happening? Parva House, Little Hale, Sleaford
What will volunteers do? Make the bird nesting boxes out of wood
What to wear/bring: Normal clothes
What will be provided: Everything needed to prepare and make a bird box
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Must be members of the Girl Guides UK
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: Elizabeth Tebbs (020 7834 62 42)
Organised by: 2nd Nettleham Guides
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Love Nests for Birds
Where? Sleaford
When? Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2003
What's it about? Make bird nesting boxes.
Where's it happening? Parva House, Little Hale, Sleaford
What will volunteers do? Make bird nesting boxes
What to wear/bring: Nothing.
What will be provided: Everything
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? must be Nettleham Guides
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Rachel Wydrzynska (01522 752371)
Organised by: 1st Nettleham Guides
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25
