Mid Wales Projects
Whitbread Dormouse Boxes
Where? Welshpool
When? 13th April 2003
What's it about? To make dormouse boxes and site them in potential dormouse habitat.
Where's it happening? Tynllwyn, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Build dormouse boxes, put them up in hazel coppice. Look at small mammals living in the area.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
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Whitbread Otter Holt
Where? Welshpool
When? 20th April 2003
What's it about? To make an artificial otter holt on the side of a brook used by otters.
Where's it happening? Gelli-Gethin, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Construct an artificial otter holt. Look for otter spraints and take them apart to see what the otter has been eating.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W131
Whitbread Hide
Where? Welshpool
When? 27th April 2003
What's it about? To build a hide on one of the farms overlooking a large pool.
Where's it happening? Tynybryn, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Build a hide.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W132
Completed Projects
Clean Up Hay!
Where? Hay-on-Wye
When? First dry day between 7th and 10th April 2003
What's it about? To do a litter pick around Hay-on-Wye town. As an Ecoschool we keep our school free of litter, but have noticed that our town is full of rubbish. We want to extend our eco-work to the local community.
Where's it happening? Town centre and river walk, Hay-on-Wye
What will volunteers do? Pick up rubbish in town.
What to wear/bring: Wellies or change of shoes, coats.
What will be provided: Gloves, litter pickers, bags.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Sue Richards (01497 820339)
Organised by: Hay-on-Wye C.P. School
REF W107
Re-Connecting Agriculture - Aberhafesp Primary School
Where? Newtown
When? 7th March 2003
What's it about? An exploratory study of two wildlife habitats on a farm involving children from a local primary school.
Where's it happening? Dyffryn Farm, Cwm, Aberhafesp, Newtown
What will volunteers do? The children will record the wildlife and othr physical characteristics of woodlands and wetlands of farm environment.
What to wear/bring: Snacks, wellies, waterproof clothing, pens, pencils, clipboards, overalls.
What will be provided: Equipment, reference materials, leadership, health and safety risk assessment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Limited to school community for child welfare/safety reasons.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jennifer Barr (01938 557032)
Organised by: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Email: jbarr@montwt.cix.co.uk
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Woodland and Wetlands Survey - Caersws Primary School
Where? Newtown
When? 20th March 2003
What's it about? Engage key stage 2 children in an exploratory survey of two natural habitats, woodlands and wetlands, as part of an ecological study project with the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.
Where's it happening? Caersws Primary School, Caersws, Newtown
What will volunteers do? Carry out a stream dipping activity to assess the health and physical features of the wetland. They will also be collecting minibeasts to assess the ecological health of the woodland and wetland. This information will be shared with the Wildlife Trust and used to help volunteers understand how to increase the wildlife value of these habitats.
What to wear/bring: Wellies, waterproof clothing, pens, pencils, clipboards, reference texts (keys & identification guides).
What will be provided: Equipment, first aid kit, leadership, health & safety assessments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Limited to school community.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jennifer Barr (01938 557032 (day), 07989 582889 (eve))
Organised by: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Email: jbarr@montwt.cix.co.uk
REF W133
Aberhafesp Community Graden Bird Encouragment Project
Where? Newtown (nr.)
When? 10th March 2003
What's it about? To create nest boxes and a bird table for installation in the community garden which has been created to attract wildlife and to provide access for people to experience wildlife at first hand.
Where's it happening? Aberhafesp Primary School, Aberhafesp, Newtown (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Construct nest boxes and a bird table using wood and nails and fix boxes to trees in garden. Supervise and assist children taking part.
What to wear/bring: Protective eyewear (school can provide some), drill, jigsaw, pencils, rulers.
What will be provided: Hammers, saws, materials, risk assessment and safety talk.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Only open to children attending their school and their parents.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jen Barr (01938 557032)
Organised by: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Email: jbarr@montwt.cix.co.uk
REF W73
Wetlands Study - Llansantffraid Primary School
Where? Oswestry (nr.)
When? 25th & 28th March 2003
What's it about? Engage key stage 2 children in a study of wetlands near the school. Children are to record the wildlife and features of the wetlands as part of an ecological study project with the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust.
Where's it happening? Llansantfraid Primary School, Llansantffraid, Oswestry (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Carry out a pond/stream dipping activity to assess the health and physical features of the wetland.. A study of the water invertebrates will be used to determine the health of the wetlands.
What to wear/bring: Wellies, waterproofs, dipping nets and trays, magnifying pots/glasses.
What will be provided: Reference texts, some dipping equipment, leadership, health and safety risk assessment and first aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Limited to school community only.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jennifer Barr (01938 557032/555654 (day), 07989 582889 (eve))
Organised by: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Email: jbarr@montwt.cix.co.uk
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Whitbread Bird Boxes/Blychau Adar Whitbread
Where? Welshpool
When? Sunday 2nd February 2003
What's it about? Children from the 10 farming families which make up the 'Pontbren group' making nest boxes with the help of local experts. The plan is to make kestrel and owl boxes and nest boxes for smaller birds, and then site them within the area covered by the 10 Pontbren farms.
Where's it happening? Rhiwhiriaeth Community Center, nr. Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Build nest boxes.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials, light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: John Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W63
Whitbread Duck Nesting Raft
Where? Welshpool
When? 16th March 2003
What's it about? Members of the Pontbren families to construct a raft and anchor it in a pool on one of the farms ready for ducks to nest on safely.
Where's it happening? Melingrug, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Build a raft, plant rushes on it, secure a nesting box, and anchor the raft in a pool. Also look out for and try to identify birds in the area.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials, equipment, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: J C Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W126
Whitbread Kestrel Boxes
Where? Welshpool
When? 23rd March 2003
What's it about? To construct nesting boxes for kestrels and erect them at suitable sites in the area.
Where's it happening? Belan, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Make nesting boxes for kestrels and put them up.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Materials and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W127
Whitbread Pond Clearing
Where? Welshpool
When? 30th March 2003
What's it about? To cut back overgrowing trees on a pond to allow more light in.
Where's it happening? Rhosaflo, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Cut back trees which have overgrown a pond. Use hand nets to collect and identify pond creatures.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools & equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: J C Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W128
Whitbread Pond Plants
Where? Welshpool
When? 6th April 2003
What's it about? To plant water plants around the edge of a new pool to improve habitat.
Where's it happening? Cwmllwygnog, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Plant water plants. Do pond dipping, and check the small mammals living in the area around the pond.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, plants, equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
REF W129
