North Yorkshire Projects
Forge Valley Boardwalk Residential (NNR)
Where? North York Moors National Park
When? Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April 2003
What's it about? Extend the boardwalk through Forge Valley and to construct some steps making the area accessible to all users.
Where's it happening? Forge Valley, West Ayton, North York Moors National Park
What will volunteers do? Help construct a boardwalk and steps.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, sturdy shoes/boots, waterproofs, lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits,; leadership and supervision; first aid provision; transport to site depending on booking; tools and materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Age 16+ (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Acomb Wood Regeneration
Where? York
When? Saturday 19th April 2003
What's it about? Restore Acomb Wood by replanting lower level plants/hedges, litter picking, hazel coppicing and establish designated pathways planting wild flowers and involving local youth and community to avoid future vandalism.
Where's it happening? Acomb Wood, Acomb Wood Drive, York
What will volunteers do? Litter pick, build habitat piles, plant hedgerow on wood perimeter, plant wild flowers, build bird boxes, assist with hazel coppicing.
What to wear/bring: Wear strong boots/shoes and old clothes. Bring a trowel or spade if you have one. Packed lunch.
What will be provided: All hedgerow plants, foxgloves and other suitable wild flower plugs, bird box kits, bow saws for hazel coppicing, light refreshment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 to 15
Volunteer Contact: Michelle Bainbridge (01904 613161/07767 318101)
Press/Media Contact: Michelle Bainbridge (01904 613161/07767 318101)
Organised by: 48th York Dringhouses Guides and Friends of Acomb Wood
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Completed Projects
Hawthorn 4 Hawthorn
Where? Harrogate (nr.)
When? 21st - 23rd March 2003
What's it about? Hedge planting
Where's it happening? Hawthorn House Farm, Lower Wharfdale Valley, Dunkeswick, Harrogate (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant hedges to form windbreaks and wildlife corridors
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Oswaldkirk Footpath and Step Construction Day
Where? Helmsley (nr.)
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? Teams of volunteers will be used to improve this footpath which provides public access to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Where's it happening? Oswaldkirk Village, Helmsley (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Practical work to clear and improve the footpath and provide steps and revetments to provide better access to the countryside.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes/boots, warm waterproof clothes, a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tools and equipment, instruction and supervision of work and provision of qualified first aiders. Transport to site from York (subject to space and prior booking), and tea and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Must be over 16 (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5+
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300 (day), 01904 438481 (eve))
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Bramble Bashing at Goldsborough
Where? Knaresborough
When? 20 March 2003
What's it about? Improve access along a footpath by removing brambles.
Where's it happening? Spring Wood, Nr Flaxby, Knaresborough
What will volunteers do? Use hand tools to clear the path and clear brash made by stimmer
What to wear/bring: Old Clothes, sturdy Boots/ shoes, lunch and waterproofs
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits, leadership and supervision, transport to site depending on booking, first aid provision, tools and materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Age 16 and over (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644 300)
Press/Media Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644 300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Brown Moor Vale Project
Where? Malton
When? 28th January 2003
What's it about? To manage an area of valuable chalk grassland by removing hawthorn scrub. This will promote the growth of wildflowers in the spring. Volunteers can do this using traditional hand tools.
Where's it happening? Brown Moor Farm, Leavening, Malton
What will volunteers do? Use slashers and grasshooks to clear the scrub away. Bowsaws will be used to reduce the hawthorn to a manageable size.
What to wear/bring: Warm, old clothes; waterproofs; a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Refreshments, all tools and safety equipment, tuition and guidance.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. Must be over 16. Under 18s need parental permission.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Bonfires at Butterwick
Where? Malton (nr.)
When? 24th - 26th January 2003
What's it about? Removing hawthorn and gorse scrub from chalk grasslands
Where's it happening? East End Farm, Butlerwick, Malton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear gorse and hawthorn scrub, putting them in piles
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Low Moor - Hedge Planting
Where? Malton (nr.)
When? Thursday 6th March 2003
What's it about? As part of the Yorkshire Hedgerow Campaign we want to plant some hedges at these local allotments with native hedgerow species.
Where's it happening? Brawby, Flint Hall, Malton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Help plant new hedges and carry out maintenance on the existing hedging.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, sturdy boots/shoes, lunch, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits; leadership and supervision; transport to site depending on booking; first aid provision; tools and materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Age 16+ (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Learn to Lay at Hundayfields
Where? Marton (nr.)
When? 7th - 9th March 2003
What's it about? Hedgelaying to create a rich and varied habitat
Where's it happening? Hundayfield Farm, Marton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Lay hedges
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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New Year's Eavestone, North Yorkshire
Where? Pateley Bridge (nr.)
When? 30th December 2002 - 6th January 2003
What's it about? To create a circular walk around Eavestone Lake in the Nidderdale AONB
Where's it happening? Eavestone, Pateley Bridge (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Create a circular walk by undertaking a variety of tasks including step building, vegetation clearance and boardwalk construction
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Have a Swale Time
Where? Richmond (nr.)
When? 10th - 12th January 2003
What's it about? Clearing hawthorn from rare calcareous grassland
Where's it happening? Lower Applegarth Farm, Lower Swaledale Woods, Richmond (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear encroaching hawthorn
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Barlby Ponds Reedbed Management
Where? Selby
When? 18th February 2003
What's it about? The reedbed will be managed by removing encroaching vegetation to prevent the pond being 'choked-up'. Previous work at this site has resulted in it becoming a well-used nesting site for waterfowl.
Where's it happening? Barlby Ponds, Barlby, Selby
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be able to help both in the pond and on the banks as they wish. They will be able to help uprooting reeds, dragging them to the banks of the pond and removing them from the water into piles on the sides.
What to wear/bring: Warm, old clothes and waterproofs; sturdy footwear, eg. wellies; own lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits; waders; limited number of waterproofs; all necessary tools and safety equipment; transport from York office for up to 13 volunteers.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 16 years (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: James Fleetwood/Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Bring a Friend to Bramper Farm
Where? Swaledale
When? 21st - 23rd February 2003
What's it about? Hedge planting to create a rich and varied habitat for wild flowers and small mammals
Where's it happening? Bramper Farm, Swaledale
What will volunteers do? Hedge planting
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots and/or waterproof clothing if needed. Accommodation, food, non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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A Christmas Scrub Up in North Yorkshire!
Where? Thirsk (nr.)
When? 22nd - 29th December 2002
What's it about? Increasing the biodiversity of the riverside and opening up the views to the north of the N. Yorkshire Moors by removing gorse and hawthorn scrub.
Where's it happening? Dalby Forest, nr. Thornton Le Dale, Thirsk (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear gorse and hawthorn scrub from the banks of a scenic beck in Dalby Forest
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Fence Building
Where? York
When? 5th February 2003
What's it about? To provide a fence to protect a hawthorn hedge round burial ground from vandals and livestock.
Where's it happening? Quaker Burial Ground, The Retreat, Heslington Road, York
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be involved in all aspects of fence building and as a result, will learn new skills which they can use in their communities or employment.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, study footwear and waterproofs. Packed lunch. No experience necessary.
What will be provided: Boots and waterproofs if needed, plus all tools and safety gear. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Transport from York for up to 13 people.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets. Over-16 but under-18 need parental permission.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: James Fleetwood (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Access Work at Acomb Wood
Where? York
When? Monday 10th March 2003
What's it about? Clearing a circular path within the wood, making it accessible for the general public. Also carrying out some re-spacing work.
Where's it happening? Acomb Wood, Acomb Wood Drive, Woodthorpe, York
What will volunteers do? Using hand tools to clear out a circular footpath, and to fell young trees to allow for re-spacing around the footpath.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs, sturdy boots/shoes, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits; first aid provision; tools;, supervision and leadership.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Ages 16 and over 9with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV East Yorkshire
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Guild Wood - Tree Care & Maintenance
Where? York (nr.)
When? Monday 24th March 2003
What's it about? Carry out much needed tree care work, removing tree guards which are restricting growth or are in a poor state of repair.
Where's it happening? Guild Wood, Leavening, Hausham, York (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Remove tree guards.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs, sturdy shoes/boots, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee & biscuits; first aid provision; supervision and leadership; tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Ages 16 and over (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV East Yorkshire
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25
