Staffordshire Projects

Blithfield Parish Roadside Enhancement
Where? Rugeley
When? Saturday 12th April 2003
What's it about? To plant daffodil bulbs and/or cowslip plants in two areas of the parish by roadsides.
Where's it happening? Dapple Heath and junction of roads to Hixon-Rugeley-Kingstone, Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Dig grassed roadside verges and plant bulbs/plants
What to wear/bring: Spades and trowels for digging and planting
What will be provided: Bulbs and plants
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr C E J Walker (01889 500369)
Organised by: Blithfield Parish Council
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Tubs and Hanging Baskets
Where? Rugeley
When? 17th April 2003
What's it about? We would like to enhance the entrance to our village hall by refilling the hanging baskets bought by last year's project and also having 2 tubs.
Where's it happening? Admaston Village Hall, Admaston, Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Line and fill baskets and tubs with compost, and plant with flowers and trailing plants.
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons, gloves.
What will be provided: Plastic gloves, compost, flowers, liners, trowels, planters, slow release fertiliser.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Phyllis Massey (01889 500215)
Press/Media Contact: Phyllis Massey (01889 500215)
Organised by: Admaston Village Hall
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Primrose Planting in Blithfield Parish
Where? Rugeley
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? To plant primrose plants in two sites in Blithfield Parish, on sloping roadside verges.
Where's it happening? Newton Hurst & Newton Village, Admaston, Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Plant 50 primrose plants on the 2 sites.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing for planting work.
What will be provided: Spades, trowels.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr A Vernon/Mr C E J Walker (01889 500455)
Organised by: Blithfield Parish Council
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Completed Projects

Create a Meadow
Where?
When? 1 April 2003
What's it about? We would like to create a meadow area next to a disabled access path. The area will be fenced using orchard trees and it will create an area offering wheelchair users to the meadow habitat.
Where's it happening? Stafford Rd, Eccleshill,
What will volunteers do? Put in a post and wire trellis up which the orchard trees will grow. Plant trees and a mixture of wild flower meadow pugs and insect attracting plants.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing and food idea.
What will be provided: Refreshments, drinks, tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Katie Hill (01785 550 420)
Press/Media Contact: Katie Hill (01785 850 420)
Organised by: Walton Hall Special School
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Blithfield & Admaston Enhancement Litter Pick
Where? Admaston, nr. Rugeley
When? 5 April 2003
What's it about? Litter picks in Admaston and Blithfield lanes and car parks, church yard and Admston Village Hall car park.
Where's it happening? Clover Cottage, Dapple Heath, Admaston, nr. Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Pick up and bag litter
What to wear/bring: Waterproof Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Protective gloves, Bin Bags, Litter Pickers
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Paul Riley (01889 500 522)
Press/Media Contact: Paul Riley (01889 500 522)
Organised by: Blithfield Jubilee Fund
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Christmas Card Recycling Scheme 2002
Where? Rugeley
When? 20th January 2003
What's it about? We will be collecting Christmas cards from collection points in the local village doctors' surgery, primary school and local groups to enter the Community Council Scheme. In 2000, enough cards were collected in Staffordshire to save 33 trees.
Where's it happening? Admaston, Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Make posters to advertise project. Assemble cardboard boxes to collect cards. Empty boxes when full and pack into large, strong sacks.
What to wear/bring: Plastic gloves, warm clothes.
What will be provided: Plastic gloves, sacks;, lemonade and crisps; tea and coffee for adults.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Phyllis Massey (01889 500215)
Press/Media Contact: Phyllis Massey (01889 500215)
Organised by: Admaston Village Hall
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Sandon Limekiln
Where? Sandon
When? 29th December 2002 (ongoing project)
What's it about? To preserve and restore the limekiln. To open it to the public. To involve a local workforce.
Where's it happening? Stafford Road, Sandon
What will volunteers do? Excavations, manual work, conservation.
What to wear/bring: Sensible work clothing
What will be provided: Tools, encouragement, advice
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: R J Selby (01889 508 454)
Press/Media Contact: R J Selby (01889 508 454)
Organised by: Sandon Lime Kiln Project
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Christmas Card Recycling
Where? Stafford
When? From Christmas to end January 2003
What's it about? To recycle Christmas cards based on all the village halls within the county. (In 2000 2.5 tonnes of cards were collected, "saving" 33 trees!)
Where's it happening? collection points throughout the county, Stafford
What will volunteers do? Collect used Christmas cards and deposit them in receptacles provided to each village hall. Some volunteers will be invited to the weighing-in process, and to take their village's cards to a central weighing point.
What to wear/bring: Gloves to protect hands from handling heavy boxes, bags etc.
What will be provided: Collecting receptacles, transport of bags where volunteers unavailable, prize distribution and press arrangements and releases.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Ideally 18+
How many NEW volunteers required? several from each participating village
Volunteer Contact: Brian Heathcote (01785 242525)
Press/Media Contact: Brian Heathcote/Andrew Haldern (01785 242525 (day, 01785 714547 (eve))
Organised by: Community Council of Staffordshire
Email: brian@staffs.org.uk
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Friends of Westport Lake
Where? Stoke-on-Trent
When? 23rd February 2003
What's it about? To take groups of people around Westport Lake, teaching them about the birds and the various habitats they require to sustain them. Carry out a litter pick.
Where's it happening? Westport Lake, Stoke-on-Trent
What will volunteers do? Identify birds and wildlife. Collect litter.
What to wear/bring: Warm, waterproof clothing. Boots or wellingtons.
What will be provided: Identification book. Telescope and binoculars (to share).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Peter Lunt (01782 850843)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Lunt (01782 850843)
Organised by: Friends of Westport Lake
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Bulb/Herb Planting
Where? Stoke-on-Trent
When? 20th March 2003
What's it about? To renovate a tired garden area. The area needs to be cleared of rubbish. Bulbs and herbs can then be planted.
Where's it happening? Sandon High School, Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent
What will volunteers do? Help clearing the area and planting the garden. Also help with ordering materials.
What to wear/bring: Wear outdoor shoes, bring gloves, waterproof clothing.
What will be provided: Tools to carry out the work.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Pauline Marsden (01782 312782)
Organised by: Groundwork Stoke-on-Trent
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Stone Common Plott - Path Construction
Where? Stone
When? Sunday 2nd March 2003
What's it about? With help from volunteers we hope to improve some of the paths around Stone Common Plott, to ensure better access for all. Areas of path have become muddy and require 'remaking'.
Where's it happening? Stone Common Plott, Stone
What will volunteers do? Cut back paths which have become overgrown. Create new path edges using timber pegs and timber edging planks.
What to wear/bring: Boots and warm clothing.
What will be provided: Tools and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Work suitable for all ages and abilities - everyone is welcome to come along and join in.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10-20
Volunteer Contact: Richard Thomason (01785 814371)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Thomason (01785 814371)
Organised by: Stone Common Plott
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