South Yorkshire Projects

Rhododendron Clearance, Baggar Wood
Where? Barnsley
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To clear thickets of invasive rhododendron to help a woodland return to native oak woodland.
Where's it happening? Baggar Wood, near Silkstone, Barnsley
What will volunteers do? Thin the encroaching rhododendron to reduce competition for other woodland species.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, waterproofs. Wear old, warm clothes and strong footwear.
What will be provided: Drinks, treats and biscuits during breaks and lunchtime. Trained leaders to demonstrate the work, and tool use. Health & safety advice, emergency first aid cover. Volunteer travel expenses/travel. Tools and personal protective equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Must be able to follow instructions for health and safety reasons. Under 16s need parental consent. People with special needs and their support workers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Ste, Dave, Clare or Jenny (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Dave Wickham (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV Sheffield
Email: s.mulhall@btcv.org.uk
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Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens Revitalisation
Where? Sheffield
When? 25th January & 26th April 2003
What's it about? Manage and clear the gardens which have been neglected. Re-plant where plants have died.
Where's it happening? Whinfell Quarry Gradens, Whirlow, Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Clear and sweep paths, remove dead wood, plant designated areas.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing, gloves, refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: David Craig (0114 2580 587)
Organised by: Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens
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Completed Projects

Dry Stone Walling at Whitley Edge
Where? Crow Edge nr
When? 27/02/03
What's it about? We aim to repair Dry Stone Walls; clear old Gorse to promote new growth; and dig on order to create a wetland habitat for birds such as Snipe.
Where's it happening? Whitley Edge, Crow Edge nr
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will carry out Dry Stone Walling, Gorse clearance and Wetland Scrape digging; after leaders have explained the project, the reason for the task and how to do each task.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers need to bring a packed lunch and wear old warm clothing and strong footwear. If possible volunteers should bring waterproofs.
What will be provided: We will provide hot drinks and biscuits at breaks and lunchtime. We will provide trained leaders to demonstrate the work and tool safety. We will provide fully maintained, safe tools and personal protective equipment. We also provide transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No restrictions on volunteers although for health & safety reasons we ask that volunteers can follow simple instructions. Persons with special needs and their support workers are welcome. Under 16's must have parental consent.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Clare Jeffries (0114 272 35 91)
Press/Media Contact: Stephen Mulhall (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV - South Yorkshire
Email: south-yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Bulb Planting on Village Pond
Where? Doncaster
When? 4th January 2003
What's it about? To plant spring bulbs on the grass surrounds of the village pond with a view to increasing our marks in the "Yorkshire in Bloom Campaign"
Where's it happening? Clayton Village Pond, Churchfield Road, Doncaster
What will volunteers do? Plant a variety of spring bulbs around the village pond.
What to wear/bring: Gardening gloves and a trowel
What will be provided: The bulbs, garden spades for tough ground. Refreshments in the village hall.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Not suitable for young children
How many NEW volunteers required? 4 councillors + village volunteers
Volunteer Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Press/Media Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Organised by: Clayton-with-Frickley Parish Council
Email: jack.illidge@btopenworld.com
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To Increase the Area of Wetland Plants on Clayton Millennium Green
Where? Doncaster
When? 11th January 2003
What's it about? To increase the area of wetland plants on Clayton Millennium Green and to add a greater variety of plants, creating more interest and encouraging more wildlife to this area of our village.
Where's it happening? Clayton Millennium Green, Churchfield Road, Clayton, Doncaster
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will be village children who will prepare the wet area surrounding the pond and plant the marshland plants under the supervision of committee members.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing
What will be provided: Administrative skills and horticultural knowledge; heavy labour for cleaning the area; refreshments in the village hall.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5 or 6 village children
Volunteer Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Press/Media Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Organised by: Clayton Millennium Committee
Email: jack.illidge@btopenworld.com
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Bulb Planting on Clayton War Memorial Site
Where? Doncaster
When? 11th January 2003
What's it about? To arrange for village children to plant spring bulbs surrounding Clayton War Memorial, which may encourage them to teat this area with more respect.
Where's it happening? Clayton War Memorial site, Churchfield Road, Clayton, Doncaster
What will volunteers do? Plant spring bulbs under the supervision of volunteer councillors
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing if cold and wet
What will be provided: Garden trowels and refreshments in the village hall
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No children under 7 or pets
How many NEW volunteers required? volunteers from the village
Volunteer Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Press/Media Contact: Jack Illidge (01977 646398)
Organised by: Clayton-with-Frickley Parish Council
Email: jack.illidge@btopenworld.com
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Hedge planting
Where? Doncaster
When? 11th January 2003
What's it about? To fill in gaps in hawthorn hedge which is the boundary around the village hall
Where's it happening? Churchfield Road, Clayton, Doncaster
What will volunteers do? Prepare the ground and plant hedgerow whips.
What to wear/bring: Protective gloves and suitable footwear.
What will be provided: Spades and secateurs, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Ellis (01977 643753)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs S Ellis (01977 643753)
Organised by: Clayton Village Hall Committee
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Wildflower Planting
Where? Doncaster
When? 25th March 2003
What's it about? To increase number and variety of wildflowers within wildflower/grass area. To encourage wildlife. To create awareness and increase knowledge of nature and its part within the life cycle. To improve visual aspect of area.
Where's it happening? Clayton Millennium Green, Churchfield Road, Clayton, Doncaster
What will volunteers do? Identify the areas for planting, prepare the ground and plant wildflower plants.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing
What will be provided: Guidance and advice on planting. Spades, trowels, wheelbarrows. Light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No age restrictions, children encouraged to take part. No dogs allowed.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Sheila Ellis (01977 643753)
Press/Media Contact: Sheila Ellis (01977 643753)
Organised by: Clayton Millennium Committee
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Footpath Creation in Eccleshall Woods
Where? Sheffield
When? 28th January 2003
What's it about? To create a surfaced footpath in this frequently used woodland, to enable users a safer, easier walk.
Where's it happening? Eccleshall Woods, Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Take part in a practical conservation project.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch; old, warm clothing; strong footwear; waterproofs if possible.
What will be provided: Hot drinks and biscuits at breaks and lunchtime; trained leaders to demonstrate the work and tool safety; fully maintained, safe tools; personal protective equipment; travel expenses; transport to and from site.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Under 16s must have parental consent. Persons with special needs and their support workers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers always welcome
Volunteer Contact: Clare Jeffries/Stephen Mullhall (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Clare Jeffries/Stephen Mullhall (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV - South Yorkshire
Email: south-yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Whinnswood Pond Improvement
Where? Sheffield
When? 20th February 2003
What's it about? In accordance with its management plan, volunteers to remove vegetation from the pond.
Where's it happening? Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Use spades, buckets, mattocks and chromes to clear out the silt and vegetation, opening up a larger area of clear water as a result.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Hot drinks and biscuits at breaks and lunchtime. Trained leaders to demonstrate work and tools. Travel expenses. Transport to/from site. Waders and gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Under 16s must have parental consent. No pets. Persons with special needs and their support workers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? uo to 7
Volunteer Contact: Ste Mullhall/Jenny Crick/Clare Jeffries (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Stephen Mullhall (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV - South Yorkshire
Email: south-yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Young Volunteers
Where? Sheffield
When? 1th February - 1st March 2003
What's it about? To make bird tables, bird boxes, bird and wildlife feeders, ladybird hibernation homes, bird cakes etc.
Where's it happening? Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, Heeley, Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Make bird boxes, bird tables, bird cakes, ladybird hibernation homes and place them around the farm and in the wildlife areas which we have made.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes
What will be provided: Bus fares, tea/coffee/sugar, 20 percent discount in farm café on main meals, overalls, gloves, steelcapped boots
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers must be over 8 years old. Dogs must be kept on leads.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jill Brookes/Philip Ridsdale (0114 2580482 (day))
Organised by: Heeley City Farm
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General Cemetery Sheffield - Footpath Creation
Where? Sheffield
When? 18th March 2003
What's it about? To build a footpath in Sheffield general cemetery to make it accessible for all.
Where's it happening? Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Take part in practical conservation work, creating a footpath using bark chippings and logs as revetment.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch; waterproofs (or we can provide them if notice is given); Wear warm, old clothes and stout footwear.
What will be provided: Trained leaders to help with the task and demonstrate the work and handling of tools. Travel expenses and transport to/from site. Hot drinks and biscuits at coffee breaks and lunch time.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 16s must Havre their parents consent. People with special needs and their support workers are welcome on any task.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 13
Volunteer Contact: Ste Mulhall (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Ste Mulhall (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV - South Yorkshire
Email: south-yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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Westways Wildflower Meadow
Where? Sheffield
When? Tuesday 1st April 2003
What's it about? Sowing a wildflower meadow (approximately 50 square metres) by parents and 30 children, aged five and six, at Westways Primary School. The seed mix is specially blended from native and non-native hardy annuals to produce a sheet of dramatic colour, be long flowering and attract a variety of insects to the garden.
Where's it happening? Westways Primary School, Mona Avenue, Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Three parents members of the Westways Wildlife Garden Group will measure the site into square metres and supervise the children, working in groups of four, in measuring out seed, mixing it with sand, sowing and raking the seed in. Each child will sow at least one square metre of meadow.
What to wear/bring: Wear suitable clothing for gardening
What will be provided: Seed, sand, rakes, metre canes, seed measures, container to mix seed and sand together.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Julie Birch (0114 2681622)
Organised by: Westways Wildlife Garden Group
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Building a Boardwalk in Stocksbridge
Where? Stocksbridge
When? 7th April 2003
What's it about? Building a boardwalk around pond for use as a dipping platform for local schools.
Where's it happening? Stocksbridge
What will volunteers do? Construct a boardwalk out of timber.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, waterproofs, old warm clothes, strong footwear.
What will be provided: Hot drinks, treats and biscuits during breaks and lunchtime. Trained leaders to demonstrate the work and tool use. Health and safety advice, and emergency first aid cover. Volunteer travel expenses/transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Must be able to follow instructions for health and safety reasons. Under 16s need parental consent. People with special needs and their support workers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Ste, Dave, Clare or Jenny (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Stephen Mulhall (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV Sheffield
Email: s.mulhall@btcv.org.uk
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25