Shropshire Projects

Digging It!
Where? Shrewsbury
When? 14th - 19th April 2003
What's it about? To enable a wildlife watch group (children aged 7-12 years) to design, dig and plant up an area of the SWT grounds as an example of good practice in child- and wildlife-friendly gardening on a budget. It will inspire visitors to improve their space for kids and wildlife.
Where's it happening? Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
What will volunteers do? Design, plan and build a small garden.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, rough scruffy clothes. Good tough footwear an advantage.
What will be provided: All tools necessary, garden designer, 'power' snacks to keep up spirits and morale!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 7s to be accompanied by a parent/carer.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Sara or Janet (01743 284280)
Press/Media Contact: Sara Bellis (01743 284280)
Organised by: Shropshire Wildlife Trust
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Completed Projects

Broseley Preschool Butterfly Garden
Where? Broseley
When? 2nd April 2003
What's it about? To have a butterfly garden for the enjoyment of children aged between 2-5 years.
Where's it happening? Broseley Preschool, Broseley
What will volunteers do? Help maintain the garden.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Tools, tea, coffee.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Please contact us for further details.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Kay Bostock (01952 881065)
Press/Media Contact: Kay Bostock (01952 881065)
Organised by: Broseley Preschool
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Sutton Farm Cycleway Spring Cleanup
Where? Shrewsbury
When? Friday 31st January 2003
What's it about? Annual spring clean of local littered area.
Where's it happening? Sutton Farm Cycleway, Shrewsbury
What will volunteers do? Clean up heavily littered area.
What to wear/bring: Appropriate footwear and clothes.
What will be provided: Litter pickers, bags, removal of waste, lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No, but some climbing involved on banks.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers welcome
Volunteer Contact: John Morris (01743 342321)
Press/Media Contact: John Morris (01743 342321 (day), 01743 235934 (eve))
Organised by: Shrewsbury College of Arts Technology
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Wildlife Trust Gateway Extravaganza
Where? Shrewsbury
When? Monday 7th April 2003
What's it about? Relocate Shrewsbury Gateway Club to the Shropshire Wildlife Trust site with regular members undertaking a wide variety of tasks under the supervision of SWT staff.
Where's it happening? Wildlife Trust site, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
What will volunteers do? Help create new pond and new herb garden area. General renovation of site.
What to wear/bring: Sensible footwear.
What will be provided: Tools, supervision, supper!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None - our existing group are adults with learning disability
How many NEW volunteers required? a few
Volunteer Contact: John Morris (01743 235934)
Press/Media Contact: John Morris (01743 342321 (day), 01743 235934 (eve))
Organised by: Shrewsbury Gateway
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