Wiltshire Projects

Chaveywell Bridge Repair and Enhancement
Where? Calne
When? 13th April 2003
What's it about? Complete repairs of cycleway/footpath bridge over canal at Calne.
Where's it happening? Chaveywell Bridge, Castle Park, Calne
What will volunteers do? Mix cement, lay coping stone, clear rubbish and vegetation.
What to wear/bring: Stout footwear, tough gloves, packed lunch, masonry tools (if possible)
What will be provided: Refreshments (tea, coffee, orange squash); hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 17 plus
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Bob Howlett/Anthoy Tidey (01249 653448/01225 707182)
Organised by: Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, Melksham Branch
REF E500

Completed Projects

Whitbread Action Earth Tree Planting
Where? Melksham
When? Thursday 13th February 2003
What's it about? To plant young mature trees on school frontage to compensate for increase in car park area.
Where's it happening? The George Ward School, Melksham
What will volunteers do? Prepare the site, plant a malus tree.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Soil nutrients, tools, supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Plan to involve a small group of year 7s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Mavis King MBE (01225 702 495)
Organised by: The George Ward School
REF E116

Grounds Improvement Day
Where? North Bradley
When? 16 March 03
What's it about? We are organising a clean-up and planting morning. Some of the areas around the school need pruning and clearing. We also hope to plant Bluebells & shrubs in these improved areas.
Where's it happening? North Bradley C of E Primary School, Church Lane, North Bradley
What will volunteers do? Pruning & tidy up, weeding, planting
What to wear/bring: Lunch if required, boots, waterproofs if wet, gloves, own tools ie secateurs, trowel, bulb planter, spade, fork, saw
What will be provided: Rubbish bags, some tools and encouragement!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets and no unaccompanied children
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Baxter (01225 765 644)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Baxter (01225 765 644)
Organised by: North Bradley Primary C of E School P.T.A
REF E441

Enviro-clean-up
Where? Trowbridge
When? 10th January 2003
What's it about? Working with students of farm to clear paths, ditches and river banks. As students have in some cases learning difficulties and behavioural problems, teaches them to work on their own and gain confidence.
Where's it happening? Various areas, Trowbridge
What will volunteers do? Clear derelict land by canal/river and ditches - main area being River Biss in Trowbridge. Walking distance from farm.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, protective clothing.
What will be provided: Limited amount of tools, bags and wheelbarrows.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as want to come.
Volunteer Contact: Wendy Self (01225 751675)
Press/Media Contact: Brian Messam (01225 777622)
Organised by: Larkrise Community Farm
REF E171

Park Action Group
Where? Trowbridge
When? 23rd February 2003
What's it about? To buy sundries required to enable us to plant trees/shrubs (already purchased in pots via Tree Council award) and general tidy/litter pick on recreation ground.
Where's it happening? Recreation Ground between Church Lane and Southwick Road, North Bradley, Trowbridge
What will volunteers do? Help with planting trees/shrubs; pruning and trimming existing hedge/trees; litter picking.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing/footwear and gloves. Tools if possible (spade, pruners, sledge hammer, rake). Sandwiches.
What will be provided: All planting sundries. Tea, coffee, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs allowed on field. No unsupervised young children.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6+
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Pauline Baxter (01225 765644)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Pauline Baxter (01225 765644)
Organised by: North Bradley Peace Memorial Trust
REF E299