Tayside Projects

Tree Planting & Sycamore Clearing, Reres Hill
Where? Dundee
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? Plant native trees and remove sycamore saplings
Where's it happening? Reres Hill, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
What will volunteers do? Plant native trees and cut down sycamores.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes and boots.
What will be provided: Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ann Lolley (01382 436932)
Organised by: Broughty Ferry Environmental Project
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Real Nappy Week Display
Where? Perth
When? Friday 11th April 2003
What's it about? Perth & Kinross Real Nappy Network plan to have a display in Perth's City Centre during National Real Nappy Week. The aim of the display is to encourage more parents to use washable nappies so as to reduce the number going to landfill by showing samples of some of the modern, washable nappies on the market and providing information and advice.
Where's it happening? High Street, Perth
What will volunteers do? Set up and man a display, providing advice and information and showing nappies to interested parties.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers attending will have been identified and briefed in advance.
What will be provided: Display table, shelter, nappies and various information and leaflets etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Melanie Nicoll (01350 727695)
Press/Media Contact: Melanie Nicoll (01350 727695)
Organised by: Perth & Kinross Real Nappy Network
Email: mel@polney.freeserve.co.uk
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Keep the Path Clean
Where? Stracathro/Inchbare
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? The local community has made a path to school - off the road - I would like to buy equipment to pick up litter and recycle it.
Where's it happening? Inchbare to Stracathro School, Stracathro/Inchbare
What will volunteers do? Pick up litter after school when walking down the path.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Bags and bins to take litter away, transport to recycling.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No. Wheelchair access difficult - gravel path.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Lesley Smith (01356 648584)
Organised by: Stracathro Parents Group
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Completed Projects

Footpath Improvement Work
Where? Blackford
When? 7th January 2003
What's it about? To improve the access to an old churchyard in the village of Blackford.
Where's it happening? Near to the rail/road crossing in Blackford, Blackford
What will volunteers do? Dig out the existing path and replace old railway sleepers with new. Lay new gravel on path. Breaking up existing concrete/stone.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs, wellies, lunch.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, tools, instruction.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 1 or 2
Volunteer Contact: Miles Dickinson (01786 479697)
Press/Media Contact: Miles Dickinson (01786 479697)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
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Bat Boxes for Dunblane Guides
Where? Dunblane
When? Tuesday 25th March 2003
What's it about? To buy materials and build bat boxes during a meeting then put up the boxes for bats in and around Dunblane.
Where's it happening? Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane
What will volunteers do? Build bat boxes from scratch, and then put them up in and around Dunblane.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, protective gloves, drinks/refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools, materials, advice and supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Guides and their friends.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Vicki/Kate (01786 824082/01786 825549)
Press/Media Contact: Kate Hookham (07711 916198 (day), 01786 825549 (eve))
Organised by: 2nd Dunblane Guides
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Orchar Park Hedge Planting
Where? Dundee
When? 22nd February 2003
What's it about? Plant 50m of hedge in local park to provide wildlife corridor extension.
Where's it happening? Orchar Park, Manfield Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
What will volunteers do? Help plant hedge.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing, gloves etc. and refreshments
What will be provided: Spades etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ann Lolley (01382 436932)
Organised by: Broughty Ferry Environmental Project
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Broughty Ferry Beach Maram Grass Transplantation
Where? Dundee
When? 22nd March 2003
What's it about? To transplant maram grass to stabilise dunes and sow wildflower seeds.
Where's it happening? Broughty Ferry Beach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
What will volunteers do? Help with maram grass transplantation.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes
What will be provided: Tools etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets please.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ann Lolley (01382 436932)
Organised by: Broughty Ferry Environmental Project
REF S18

Fun Factory Garden
Where? Dundee
When? 16th March - 31st March 2003
What's it about? To create a garden area in the school grounds which will incorporate plants, shrubs, bulbs, murals and visual arts which will bring the bare land to life. The multicultural, tactile garden will benefit over 300 children from the club, school and nursery.
Where's it happening? Park Place Primary School, Dundee
What will volunteers do? Choose plants, bulbs and shrubs. Clear and prepare the land and plant shrubs etc.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments and gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Club members only. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Val Lynch (0781 611 7319)
Organised by: The Fun Factory Out of School Care
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Wildlife Pond in Broughty Ferry Library
Where? Dundee
When? 9th April 2003
What's it about? Improve pond in Broughty Ferry library
Where's it happening? Broughty Ferry Library, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
What will volunteers do? Help restore/improve pond.
What to wear/bring: Wellies and gloves.
What will be provided: Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ann Lolley (01382 436932)
Organised by: Broughty Ferry Environmental Project
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Spring Campaign
Where? Meigle
When? 12th March 2003
What's it about? To create a flowering cascade along the school railings.
Where's it happening? Meigle School, Dundee Road, Meigle
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: Take a Pride in Meigle
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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Glebe Way Spring Tub Campaign
Where? Meigle
When? Saturday 15th March 2003
What's it about? Fill 8 village tubs with compost and spring plants in Glebe Way. A number of old people live in this area and it will be an opportunity for the youth of the village to work in partnership with others in enhancing the village.
Where's it happening? Glebe Way, Meigle
What will volunteers do? Replace old compost and fill tubs with spring plants.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 14s need adult supervision.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers wanted
Volunteer Contact: Sue Cole (01828 640763)
Press/Media Contact: Sue Cole (01828 640763)
Organised by: Meigle Community Council
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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"Adopt a Tub" Campaign
Where? Meigle
When? 20th March 2003
What's it about? Find approx 6 volunteers to adopt a tub. They would be requested to feed, weed and water tub once planted.
Where's it happening? Glebe Way and Dundee Road, Meigle
What will volunteers do? Be issued with watering cans and be allocated tubs to look after during growing season.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments, watering can, gloves and plant food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Sue Cole (01828 640763)
Press/Media Contact: Sue Cole (01828 640763)
Organised by: Meigle Community Council
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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Adopt a Rosebed
Where? Meigle
When? 27th March 2003
What's it about? Work with volunteers from Meigle youth Club to renovate old rose bed outside their meeting hall. They would then volunteer to look after upkeep of bed during season.
Where's it happening? Brownie Hall, Forfar Road, Meigle
What will volunteers do? Clear weeds and cover area with wood chippings.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Gardening tools, woodchips and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sue Cole (01828 640763)
Organised by: Take a Pride in Meigle
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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Meigle Youth Project Spring Initiative
Where? Meigle
When? 31st March 2003
What's it about? Tidy area around church and Dundee road which is looking very sad. This would involve replacing tubs which are in poor state of repair, repainting seat, planting tubs.
Where's it happening? Meigle Kirk, Dundee Road, Meigle
What will volunteers do? Replace and replant tubs. Paint community seat. Generally tidy surrounding area.
What to wear/bring: Old clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments, equipment, plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sue Cole/Suzanne Listen (01828 640763)
Organised by: Meigle Youth Project
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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School Garden Spring Campaign
Where? Meigle
When? 4th April 2003
What's it about? Meigle School has a very small garden which the children thoroughly enjoy. We would like to plant some new shrubs to attract butterflies and install bird feeders.
Where's it happening? Meigle School, Dundee Road, Meigle
What will volunteers do? Put the bird feeders in place. Refresh the school tubs.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? yes - activity on school premises.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sue Cole/Suzanne Liston (01828 640763)
Organised by: Meigle Community Council
Email: sue@nscdesign.com
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