Tyne & Wear Projects

Completed Projects

GC Ground Force - Going Potty
Where? Gateshead
When? Friday 17th, 24th and 31st January & 7th February 2003
What's it about? Community gardening project - decorative flower pots for the residential homes of the Gateshead area.
Where's it happening? Gateshead
What will volunteers do? Design and produce flower pots.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 25s only.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Tracey Wallace (0191 4900 300)
Organised by: GC Groundforce
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Primrose Clean-Up
Where? Jarrow
When? 26th January 2003
What's it about? Primrose Nature Reserve is home to several species of birds ( a kingfisher regularly nests in this area). The area has become a target for rubbish. We need to clean up before nesting season begins.
Where's it happening? Primrose Nature Reserve, Jarrow
What will volunteers do? Using appropriate pickers and wearing gloves, collect rubbish from river bank.
What to wear/bring: Strong footwear and old clothes (appropriate for the weather).
What will be provided: Tent/gazebo in which to change footwear etc. Hot drinks. We hope to provide volunteers with a feeling that they have made a difference to the environment in enjoyable company and, sometimes, adverse weather.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs are welcome but need to be under control at all times. Children are welcome with parental or other adult supervision.
How many NEW volunteers required? any number welcome
Volunteer Contact: Katrina Ghent (0191 5363894)
Press/Media Contact: Katrina Ghent (0191 5363894, 07814 764044 (mob.))
Organised by: Countryside Volunteers S. Tyneside
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Fabulous Footpaths
Where? Sunderland
When? 12th March 2003
What's it about? To construct a footpath in a local reserve and get the local community to work alongside CEED volunteers for a day.
Where's it happening? Sation Burn, East Boldon, Sunderland
What will volunteers do? Help dig out the muddy area of the footpath, put down side boards and fill the footpath with carboniferous limestone.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes and lunch.
What will be provided: Safety boots, helmets, tools and equipment. Instruction on health and safety techniques.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Jodie Mills (0191 5152548)
Press/Media Contact: Jodie Mills (0191 5152548 (day), 07974 962382 (eve))
Organised by: CEED
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Field of Dreams Environmental Project
Where? Sunderland
When? 4th April 2003
What's it about? To continue to provide diverse conservation tasks to young people and adults
Where's it happening? Field of Dreams, Penshaw Village, Sunderland
What will volunteers do? Plant new bulbs and trees, clear away old debris, reinstate pathways, trim grass.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, warm clothes and waterproofs, wellington boots or strong walking boots
What will be provided: All materials, gloves and equipment, safety cover, supervision
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Brian Watson (0191 551 8241)
Press/Media Contact: Brian Watson (0191 551 8241 (day), 0191 584 2746 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Action Sunderland/Durham Millennium Volunteers
Email: actsun@aol.com
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25