West Yorkshire Projects

Spring Cleaning
Where? Hebden Bridge
When? 12th April 2003
What's it about? Mobilise volunteers in our village to pick up litter on highways, bridleways, footpaths etc.
Where's it happening? Blackshare Head Parish, Hebden Bridge
What will volunteers do? Pick up litter in and around Blackshare Head.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Gloves, bin bags and refreshments, plus a skip for the litter.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Only for older children and adults.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Finn Jensen (01422 846 863)
Press/Media Contact: Dorothy Sutcliffe (01422 844893)
Organised by: BEAT
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Stockbridge Nature Reserve Maintenance
Where? Keighley
When? 27th April 2003
What's it about? We will be pulling bulrush, strimming and planting grasses, cutting willow and creating mud.
Where's it happening? Stockbridge Nature Reserve, Riddlesden, Keighley
What will volunteers do? Some reserve maintenance, helping out on various practical activities on the reserve.
What to wear/bring: Sensible clothing.
What will be provided: All tools & equipment for work to be undertaken.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers wanted, especially locals
Volunteer Contact: Martin Stone (01274 561980)
Press/Media Contact: Martin Stone (01274 561980)
Organised by: Bradford Ornithological Group
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Foundation Stage Garden
Where? Pontefract (nr.)
When? 29th & 30th April 2003
What's it about? Our new school nursery has just been built. Much of the land around the building we need to turn into a suitable play area for foundation aged children. As part of the area we intend to create a sensory garden.
Where's it happening? England Lane J & I, England Lane, Knottingley, Pontefract (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear site and prepare for planting.
What to wear/bring: Gloves, old clothes, spades, trowels, forks.
What will be provided: Gardening equipment, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Only parents/PTA members.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr W D Taylor (01977 722440 (day), 01977 643977 (eve))
Organised by: England Lane J & I
Email: headteacher@englandlane.wakefield.sch.uk
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Completed Projects

Green Spring Clean
Where? Bradford
When? Sunday 30th March 2003
What's it about? To involve the local community in cleaning up their local green space so that it is a pleasant space to sit and/or walk through.
Where's it happening? Buttershaw Millennium Green, The Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford
What will volunteers do? Litter clearance, weeding, general tidying up of Green.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, refreshments (cold drink and biscuits), first aider.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers wanted.
Volunteer Contact: Sal Bullimore (01274 414111)
Press/Media Contact: Sal Bullimore (01274 414111)
Organised by: Buttershaw Millennium Green Trust
Email: sal@royds.org.uk
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Judy Woods Wall Repair
Where? Bradford
When? Saturday 5th April 2003
What's it about? To repair and restore a stretch of dry stone wall in Judy Woods to its former traditional beauty.
Where's it happening? High Fernley Road, Bradford
What will volunteers do? Collect stone from woodland floor to repair and restore a stretch of traditional dry stone law.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Drinks & biscuits; health and safety, including risk assessment and tools talk; gloves and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Sal Bullimore (01274 414111)
Press/Media Contact: Sal Bullimore (01274 414111)
Organised by: Friends of Judy Woods
Email: sal@royds.org.uk
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Spring Flowers for Horbury Bridge - the Home of 'Onward Christian Soldiers'
Where? Horbury Bridge
When? 4th April 2003
What's it about? There is a small piece of grassland outside the school that houses a sign 'Horbury Bridge - the home of Onward Christian Soldiers'. We though it would be nice if each one of our pupils could plant a spring bulb around the sign to give the access to the school a brighter, colourful approach, plus the children could see every year the flowers they had planted.
Where's it happening? Horbury Bridge J & I School, Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge
What will volunteers do? The children will plant bulbs.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Trowels and safety supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Just for children at the school.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Councillor Janet Holmes (01924 302800)
Organised by: Horbury Bridge J & I School
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Jubilee Environmental Garden
Where? Huddersfield
When? 7th March 2003
What's it about? To extend the hedgerow that we planted last year alongside our Environmental Garden
Where's it happening? Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield
What will volunteers do? Dig trench, plant hedgerow
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, spades
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs. Accessible to wheelchair users, but grassed.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers welcome
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Jean Ross (01484 222714)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Jean Ross (01484 222714 (day), 01924 458574 (eve))
Organised by: Birdsedge First School
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Nest Box 2003
Where? Huddersfield
When? Friday 14th March 2003
What's it about? In conjunction with the local Brownie group, volunteers will construct nesting boxes to suit a variety of bird species, including tits, robins and sparrows for installation at Turpin Hill, an area of SSI meadowland managed by the group.
Where's it happening? Lower Cumberworth Chapel, Lower Cumberworth, Huddersfield
What will volunteers do? Assist in assembling bird nesting boxes using pre-cut components made by volunteers from the group.
What to wear/bring: No specific requirements.
What will be provided: Materials, equipment and advice.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Brownie group members plus local volunteers of any age.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Peter Markham (01484 605176)
Organised by: Upper Dearne Woodlands Conservation Group
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Bradley Gate Woods Path Work
Where? Huddersfield
When? Saturday 22nd March
What's it about? To help maintain the paths in the woods using woodchip produced through necessary woodland management.
Where's it happening? Bradley Gate Woods, behind Stewart Place, Bradley, Huddersfield
What will volunteers do? Assist in chipping of wood, and laying down woodchip on paths.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Health and safety; refreshments; tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Betty Turner (01484 532594)
Press/Media Contact: Betty Turner (01484 532594)
Organised by: Woodscape
Email: lilibetturner@aol.com
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Tree Nursery
Where? Huddersfield
When? 1st - 18th April 2003
What's it about? Construction of tree nursery to replenish oak tree stocks in our woodland.
Where's it happening? Dean Wood, Netherton, Huddersfield
What will volunteers do? Land clearance, erection of rabbit proof fencing, collection of saplings.
What to wear/bring: Strong shoes, refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools and expertise, fencing materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 10 years with parent/guardian
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mr L T Jones (01484 645401)
Press/Media Contact: Mr L T Jones (01484 645401)
Organised by: The Friends of Dean Wood
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Help the Hedge
Where? Leeds
When? 1st January 2003
What's it about? Obtain some additional tools to facilitate engaging fellow allotments holders to trim our boundary hedge - the inside and all the bits the tractor can't reach. Keep it more 'person'-proof. Also tidy up accumulated litter in hedge bottom. Foster plotholder community spirit.
Where's it happening? Woodhouse Moor (A) Allotments, junction Hyde Park Road/Moorland Road, Leeds
What will volunteers do? Use shears, loppers etc. to cut parts of the hedge that cannot be reached by tractor. Collect windblown and thrown litter from hedge bottom.
What to wear/bring: Old warm and waterproof clothing; own food and hot drink; own shears if available.
What will be provided: Tools, training, gratitude.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No unaccompanied under 18s
How many NEW volunteers required? 6 inc. new plotholders
Volunteer Contact: John or Jessica (0113 2754703)
Press/Media Contact: John Preston (0113 2754703)
Organised by: GrowFil
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A Carbon Neutral Tree Plant
Where? Leeds
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? To attract members of the public to a tree planting day on the premises of the organisation. The theme of the day will be to encourage people to become 'carbon neutral' through the planting of trees.
Where's it happening? Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugarwell Road, Meanwood, Leeds
What will volunteers do? Be directly involved in planting of trees
What to wear/bring: String boots, old warm clothes, waterproofs. There is a café on site, or bring a packed lunch.
What will be provided: All necessary equipment, trees
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs must be kept on a lead
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Robert Paige (0113 262 9759)
Press/Media Contact: Robert Paige (0113 262 9759 (day), 01422 845668 (eve))
Organised by: Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Email: education@mvuf.org.uk
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Stepping Stones
Where? Pontefract
When? 25th January 2003
What's it about? We want to put large stones around our ponds to make picnic areas.
Where's it happening? Frickley Country Park, off Broadlane, South Elmsall, Pontefract
What will volunteers do? Unload stones and help to carry them into position. Level ground where stones will be positioned. Do weeding and general tidy up.
What to wear/bring: Strong footwear, gloves
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None at all. Wheelchair access by car.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are willing
Volunteer Contact: Terry Catton (01226 717136)
Press/Media Contact: Terry Catton (01226 717136)
Organised by: S.E.P.Y.S
Email: terry@sepys.co.uk
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Wellys & Wotnots
Where? South Hiendley
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? To plant pond plants in the community garden and do a general tidy up
Where's it happening? South Hiendley J & I School, Main Street, South Hiendley
What will volunteers do? Plant water lilies and reeds in the pond and round it, general tidy up of garden
What to wear/bring: Wellys and waterproofs
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restriction
How many NEW volunteers required? 5 to 10
Volunteer Contact: Phyllis Catton (01226 717136)
Press/Media Contact: Phyllis Catton (01226 717136)
Organised by: Friends of 5th Hiendley J & I School
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Wrenthorpe Pastures Bridge
Where? Wakefield
When? 8th January 2003
What's it about? To build a bridge where a footpath crosses the outflow from a natural spring.
Where's it happening? Wrenthorpe Pastures, off Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield
What will volunteers do? Dig out foundations. Carry construction materials across field. Put in bridge supports. Construct bridge - bolt together. Reform path to bridge.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, warm outdoor clothing, strong (preferably steel toe-capped) footwear.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits; transport to and from site; protective footwear if requested in advance; gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets in van; No under 16s without parent or guardian; under 16 require written parental consent.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Glyn Levis (01924 384998)
Organised by: BTCV
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Half Moon Pond Vole Habitat
Where? Wakefield
When? 9th January 2003
What's it about? Improve habitat for local vole populations by clearing the site of vegetation.
Where's it happening? Half Moon Pond, off Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield
What will volunteers do? Clear vegetation and prepare site.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, warm outdoor clothing and strong (preferably steel toe-capped) footwear.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits; transport to and from site; protective footwear if requested in advance; gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets in van, No under 16s without parent or guardian, Under 18s require written parental consent.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Glyn Levis (01924 384998)
Organised by: BTCV
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War Memorial - Horbury Bridge Park
Where? Wakefield
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? To plant pansies and primulas around the small war memorial - in memory of 4 men of Horbury Bridge. The area needs clearing of weeds and rubbish.
Where's it happening? Reid Park, Horbury Bridge, Horbury, Wakefield
What will volunteers do? Clear site, plant pansies and primulas.
What to wear/bring: Gardening clothes; spades, forks and trowels.
What will be provided: The plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers wanted
Volunteer Contact: John Lockwood (01924 272976)
Press/Media Contact: John Lockwood (01924 272976)
Organised by: Horbury Sitlington & Ossett Branch, The Royal British Legion
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