Strathclyde Projects

Fern Forest
Where? Biggar
When? Saturday 19th April 2003
What's it about? To underplant ancient beeches with a variety of ferns giving added interest to passers by on Main Street Leadhills.
Where's it happening? Scots Mining Company House, Leadhills, Biggar
What will volunteers do? Help to plant the ferns.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor clothes.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Greta Clark (01659 74235)
Press/Media Contact: Greta Clark (01659 74235)
Organised by: Friends of Scots Mining Company House
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Phase 1 - Mary, Mary's Garden
Where? Lanark
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To develop a garden area with young children and education in mind containing unusual and interesting plants, and to attract wildlife.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Primary School, Whitelees Road, Lanark
What will volunteers do? Prepare garden site, erect pergola structure, laying out and planting along with children.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing/refreshments.
What will be provided: Garden tools and resources.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Lisa Archibald (01555 663480/663881)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Lisa Archibald/Mrs Wendy Kennedy (01555 663480/663881/07748 842490)
Organised by: St Mary's Nursery Centre
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Refugee & Asylum Seeker Youth Project
Where? Milngavie
When? Saturday 12th April 2003
What's it about? Practical conservation activities and multimedia training.
Where's it happening? Craigton Village, Stockmuir Road, Milngavie
What will volunteers do? Practical conservation action including rhododendron clearance and tree planting. A residential action break to Arran. Training in multimedia allowing the group to film their project. They will also be working towards their John Muir discovery award.
What to wear/bring: Need to dress warmly.
What will be provided: Tea/coffee and lunch, waterproofs.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jenny Biggart (0141 955 1504 (day), 077 6465 5637 (eve))
Organised by: BTCV Scotland - Environments For All
Email: j.biggart@btcv.org.uk
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Allotment Health Initiative
Where? Milngavie
When? 20th March - 10th April 2003
What's it about? We are running four days of conservation activity with a men's group from Stockhill Hospital. The group is run for refugees and asylum seekers suffering from mental health issues.
Where's it happening? Hamilton Hill Allotments, Milngavie
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be led through a series of warm up exercises before commencing on a conservation activity at Hamilton Hill allotments. The work will be centred around planting and designing space for growth. Warm down exercises will be carried out at the end of the session.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, sensible footwear.
What will be provided: PPE, tools, leadership, transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Closed group of volunteers.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jenny Biggart (0141 955 1504)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland - Environments For All
Email: j.biggart@btcv.org.uk
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Craigend Avenue Ponds
Where? Nr Milngavie, Glasgow
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Repair erosion to the south bank of the ponds.
Where's it happening? Mudgock Country Park, Craigallian Rd, Nr Milngavie, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Construct a wooden frame and attach it to the eroded banking, then shore up the bank to create a new pond edge.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots (if got any), wear old clothes.
What will be provided: Gloves, all tolls and equipment, wellington boots, training, lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets please, all volunteers must be 16 years and over.
How many NEW volunteers required? anyone who is interested
Volunteer Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6100)
Press/Media Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6100)
Organised by: Mugdock Conservation Volunteers
Email: iain@mcp.ndo.co.uk
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Completed Projects

Creating a Wildlife Pond
Where?
When? Sunday 26th January 2003
What's it about? To create a small wildlife pond, which along with others on the site will hopefully increase biodiversity in creating habitats for pondlife and attract mammals to drink.
Where's it happening? Queen's Park Allotments, Glasgow,
What will volunteers do? Dig out pond, insert liner, place pond compost, place plants.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor gear.
What will be provided: Hot tea, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Ruth Leask (0141 424 1690)
Press/Media Contact: Ruth Leask (0141 424 1690)
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotments
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Path Clear and Bridge Repairs
Where? Arrochar
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? To work on overgrown paths, poor access to shops and other areas around the villages and two broken bridges.
Where's it happening? side of Church Road, Arrochar
What will volunteers do? Cut rhododendrons from path sides and reinstate two small bridges with 8 railway sleepers.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing and a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tools, railway sleepers, and a sense of humour 'cause it nearly always rains here.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Should be old enough to know how to use a spade or bowsaw and fit enough to last the day.
How many NEW volunteers required? many hands make light work…
Volunteer Contact: Andy Kerr (01301 702693)
Press/Media Contact: Andy Kerr (01301 702693)
Organised by: Arrochar & Tarbet Path Group
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Wiston Weekend
Where? Biggar (nr.)
When? 8th-9th February 2003
What's it about? To improve the grounds of Winston Lodge for wildlife value and for people using the grounds through a range of conservation activities including environmental art.
Where's it happening? Wiston Lodge, Wiston, Biggar (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Various activities including clearing rhododendron from the woodland, improving some paths and working with willow to create environmental sculptures.
What to wear/bring: Working clothes, boots or wellingtons, hat, gloves and warm coat plus waterproofs.
What will be provided: Transport from Edinburgh, overnight accommodation and food. Tools, protective clothing, risk assessment, leaders, first aid, materials and equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Age range between 14 and 25. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Penny Radway (0131 558 9571 (day), 0131 555 5488 (eve))
Organised by: The Green Team
Email: info@greenteam.abel.co.uk
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Action 'Gateway'
Where? Carnwath
When? Sunday 23rd March 2003
What's it about? The entrance to the village is overrun with nettle beds, it would be our intention to remove these nettles and plant shrubs/hedging to encourage wildlife and biodiversity. Also erect bird boxes that our Carnwath Brownie Pack are making. This area is only a few yards from the Jubilee Garden which was planted last year and the entrance to a local wood used by the community.
Where's it happening? entrance to village, Carnwath
What will volunteers do? Remove and bag the nettles, pick up litter, erect bird boxes, plant shrubs/hedging.
What to wear/bring: Stout shoes or boots, thick clothing.
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, bin bags, refreshments & laughter, shrubs etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Volunteer Contact: Roz Lindsay/Irene Miller (01555 840964/840696)
Press/Media Contact: Roz Lindsay (01555 840964)
Organised by: Carnwath In Bloom
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The Blinwell
Where? Carnwath
When? Sunday 6th April 2003
What's it about? To reinstate the Blinwell which is a local landmark back to being a place of natural beauty. Also plant shrubs which encourage wildlife and biodiversity which would in turn encourage the children of the village to study and learn about wildlife on their doorstep.
Where's it happening? The Blinwell, Carnwath
What will volunteers do? Litter pick, regroup the stones separating the pathways. Plant shrubs and tidy around the trees with shears and rakes. Sweep up debris.
What to wear/bring: Stout shoes or boots/wellingtons.
What will be provided: Gloves and tools, bin bags, refreshments, brushes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 12+
Volunteer Contact: Roz Lindsay/Irene (01555 840964/840696)
Press/Media Contact: Roz Lindsay (01555 840964)
Organised by: Carnwath In Bloom
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Butterfly Garden
Where? Douglas
When? 12th March 2003
What's it about? To reclaim a piece of land at the side of the school and make it into a nature garden.
Where's it happening? Douglas Primary School, Douglas
What will volunteers do? Participation, planning, programming, manual tasks etc.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Everything else.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as want to help
Volunteer Contact: Tom Penman (01555 850275)
Press/Media Contact: Tom Penman (01555 850275)
Organised by: Universal Connection L.E.A.F.
Email: tam.penman@ylsuc.org.uk
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Safe Access - Slabbed Path
Where? Glasgow
When? 3rd January 2003
What's it about? To make the high back area of the allotments more accessible
Where's it happening? Queens Park, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Clear pathway, lay 3' x 2' concrete slabs after moving them to site (50 yards). Volunteers=over 50 years of age
What to wear/bring: Boots, gloves
What will be provided: Warm drinks
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Mr G Hart (0141 649 2462)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Noel Conneff (0141 569 1790)
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotment Association
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Recycled Greenhouse
Where? Glasgow
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? To build a greenhouse from recycled materials for use by myself and other allotment holders.
Where's it happening? Queen's Park Allotments, Glasgow
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotment Association
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Making a Compost Area for Recycling
Where? Glasgow
When? 28th February 2003
What's it about? To add a quality project in the plan to restore our allotments by recycling organic matter.
Where's it happening? Queens Park, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Older people will work on this project and will help remove old shoring, install new posts and emplace a 30ft metal sheet.
What to wear/bring: Wet weather clothes.
What will be provided: Hot tea, tools, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Mr Hart (0141 649 2462)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotments
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Can Recycling
Where? Glasgow
When? 11th February to 1st March 2003
What's it about? We aim to encourage people to recycle cans over a period of 1 month. The cans will get recycled and funds raised will help sustain the project. We will also run a poster competition to encourage more awareness of the need to recycle and support local communities.
Where's it happening? C.A.S.C. Childcare Project, 123 Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Distribute posters and leaflets. Collection of cans on a daily basis.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments and transport
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Denis Barrowcliffe (0141 634 6161)
Organised by: C.A.S.C. Childcare Project
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Allotment Revitalisation
Where? Glasgow
When? 2nd, 8th-9th & 15th-16th March 2003
What's it about? Taking a derelict allotment plot and making it productive for vegetables and attractive for wildlife. We have already cleared rubbish and started digging beds.
Where's it happening? Queen's Park Allotments, Queen's Park, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Help dig beds, saw and nail wood to make raised beds and a cold frame. In future, to help with adding wildlife features and cultivating veg.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, work gloves and boots, lunch.
What will be provided: Tools and directions on safe use.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No. Site not really accessible to wheelchair users - possibly very adventurous ones!
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Caroline Walker (0141 636 0362)
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotment Holders
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Special Clean-Up
Where? Glasgow
When? Saturday 5th April 2003
What's it about? A clean-up of the river banks and, depending on the state of the river, the river itself.
Where's it happening? Ha'penny Bridge House, kelvin Drive, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Clean the river banks.
What to wear/bring: Heavy shoes or wellies.
What will be provided: Gloves and black bags.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? Always looking for new volunteers!
Volunteer Contact: A Mark Eden-Bushell (0141 946 4542)
Press/Media Contact: A Mark Eden-Bushell (0141 946 4542)
Organised by: Friend of the River Kelvin
Email: a.eden-bushell1@ntlworld.com
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Betty & Elaine's Beautiful Garden Project
Where? Isle of Bute
When? 8th-9th January 2003
What's it about? To make a derelict piece of ground into a beautiful garden, using recycled materials, that all may enjoy. We are using organic methods and are saving hard to buy a polytunnel.
Where's it happening? Castle Street, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute
What will volunteers do? Clearing raised beds - replanting raised beds - sowing seeds - weeding - digging new beds
What to wear/bring: nothing
What will be provided: everything
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Elaine Jukes/Betty Wright (01700 500445/01700 500133)
Organised by: Residents
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Tidy & Planting
Where? Johnstone
When? 5th April 2003
What's it about? To tidy up our area by planting bulbs and plants.
Where's it happening? Johnstone
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs and plants. Tidy area.
What to wear/bring: Working clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: T. Muir (01505 331574)
Organised by: Thornhill Tenants/Residents Association
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Bird Box Project at Dean Castle Country Park
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Small scale project to increase the number of suitable bird nesting sites within the Country Park by installing a number of Schwegler bird boxes with the help of our Young Naturalists Club the Squirrel Club.
Where's it happening? Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
What will volunteers do? Locate suitable places to site the bird boxes and assist in their installation.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs (if necessary), stout footwear.
What will be provided: All materials necessary to carry out project. Light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All volunteers are members of the Squirrel Club.
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Nicola Macintyre (01563 554741)
Press/Media Contact: Nicola Macintyre (01563 554741)
Organised by: East Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service
Email: nicola.macintyre@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Bats & Biodiversity
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 29th March 2003
What's it about? To increase the available number of suitable roosting sites for local bat species. This is primarily for pipistrelle bats, a species which has it's own action plan in our Local Biodiversity Action Plan.
Where's it happening? Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
What will volunteers do? Locate suitable places to place bat roosting boxes and assist with their installation.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes / waterproofs.
What will be provided: All materials required to complete project, light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Volunteers should be members of Wildlife Watch group. (We already have 18 volunteers)
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Mark Ruggeri (01563 554742)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Ruggeri (01563 554742)
Organised by: K C Club
Email: mark.ruggeri@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Milngavie Pond Island Project
Where? Milngavie
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? To build a floating island, providing a safe haven for the waterbirds that use the pond.
Where's it happening? Milngavie C.E. Centre, Milngavie
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Organised by: Bearsden & Milngavie RSPB Wildlife Explorers
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Spring Clean Litter Pick
Where? Rothesay
When? 22nd March 2003
What's it about? To clean a stretch of a public walkway called 'the West Island Way' to coincide with a community clean up day of a road next to it, with the help of a group of Academy students who are excluded from school.
Where's it happening? West Island Way/St Brides Road, Rothesay
What will volunteers do? Litter pick, document/film campaign, clean up St Brides road, make soup, teas and coffees.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Gloves, binbags, trailer.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Yennie van Oostende (01700 503724)
Press/Media Contact: Yennie van Oostende/David Rennie (01700 503724 (day), 01700 505501 (eve))
Organised by: Ballochgoy Social Inclusion Project
Email: yenniebute@aol.com
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Planting a Hedgerow
Where? Strathaven (nr.)
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? To plant a 50 yard strip of native trees - hawthorn, crab, bird cherry, blackthorn.
Where's it happening? Greenfield Farm, Strathaven (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant 200 native trees.
What to wear/bring: Wellington or other boots, warm clothing.
What will be provided: Food/warm drinks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No restrictions.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: G. Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
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