West Sussex Projects

BLOT Tree Care Celebration - Beach Green
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? identify trees and understand their role in our lives and the environment. Anti-vandal education, protection and conservation awareness.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Water, weed, feed and mulch recently planted trees on Beach Green. Write tree wishes for the environment and hang on the trees. Collect litter.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm, waterproofs if raining.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT - Tree Sense - Adur Riverbank
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Use the senses to seek out wildlife living in and around the area using wood as protection and feeding/nesting habitat.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? With help from local ranger, be aware of wildlife and identify habitats where wildlife live and feed on wood. Use insect cases and glasses for closer identification.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm. Protective clothing and footwear if wet.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT - Tree Life - Sea Life? - Beach Hut No.39
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Awareness of boring/burrowing sea creatures which use wood for food and protection. How wood is used in the sea (boats, hulls, groynes, piers, masts). Litter pick flotsam and jetsam - natural v. man-made.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Litter pick from the beach - discover driftwood and habitats of sea creatures living in and on items found on the beach. Create fun maritime monsters/sea creatures.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Julie Hatcher (01903 737949)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT Tree Recycled into Paper
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Raising awareness of the importance of recycling and discovering one of the products from trees - paper making in a creative art form and fun.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Learn the skill of making paper and using it in a creative way incorporating natural materials, plants and petals to make an attractive piece of work from waste.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm, apron.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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Completed Projects

Woodsclear
Where? Horsham
When? Friday 4th April 2003
What's it about? Shelley's Wood, where we have been coppicing for five years now needs a drive to clear pathways.
Where's it happening? Shelleys Wood, Christ's Hospital Road, Horsham
What will volunteers do? Clear pathways of brambles and other growth.
What to wear/bring: Wear old clothing, stout shoes or boots. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. Bring drinks and some food if you intend to stay.
What will be provided: Tools, gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 14 years and above
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: ()
Press/Media Contact: Robin Christian (07771 524491)
Organised by: Shelley's Woodlanders
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MCS Adopt-a-Beach at Pagham Harbour
Where? Pagham (nr.)
When? Sunday 23rd February 2003
What's it about? The Pagham & West Sussex WCA has adopted the beach at Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve. For over a decade we have been organising beach cleans and have gained a certificate of thanks from the district council. However, we need to provide more assistance for the volunteers who turn up to help. Specifically, we need to purchase litter picks to enable litter to be picked up without either bending down or using hands. It is particularly important for youngsters not to handle litter for safety reasons.
Where's it happening? Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve, Pagham (nr.)
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will collect and record litter found on the tide line.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers need to bring warm, waterproof clothing, stout shoes, gloves and a mug.
What will be provided: Gloves for those who have none, black plastic bags, recording forms, clip-boards and pencils, a first aid kit, safety guidance, refreshments, and also public liability insurance.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Dogs must be kept on a lead; children must have signed parental consent, very young children (of primary school age) are best accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone can turn up and we advertise in the local press.
How many NEW volunteers required? 1-15
Volunteer Contact: Francis Parfrement (01883 714717)
Press/Media Contact: Francis Parfrement (020 8358 5425 (day), 01883 714717 (eve))
Organised by: Pagham and West Sussex WCA
Email: longshoreman@bigfoot.com
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Millfield Magic
Where? Sompting
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? To bring some colour to the estate, involving local children. To start to environmentally improve the estate
Where's it happening? Millfield, Sompting
What will volunteers do? Plant summer bulbs on the few areas suitable on the estate - the children are keen to have flowers on the estate.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and drinks
What will be provided: Some gloves and some digging equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: (01273 263333)
Press/Media Contact: Mick Cook (01903 763174)
Organised by: Millfield Tenants and Residents Association
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