Worcestershire Projects

Greenlink Maintenance and Tree Planting
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 15th April 2003
What's it about? Clear and maintain Greenlink Circular Walk ready for May Day and summer. Plant trees on Upper Quarry Ground.
Where's it happening? Field Barn, Evesham Road, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Creosote seats, repaint greenlink signposts, plant trees.
What to wear/bring: Suitable waterproof warm clothing and shoes.
What will be provided: Materials, gloves, tools, instructions.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? many
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Rubbish? Sort It! Community Litter Pick
Where? Malvern
When? Friday 25th April 2003
What's it about? Several litter picks and recycling events are being organised by our Malvern volunteer litter warden network.
Where's it happening? Footpath near Wedaburn Road, Malvern
What will volunteers do? Undertake a litter pick along this footpath. Some materials will be separated for recycling.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, sturdy footwear and gloves.
What will be provided: Supervision, litter pickers, gloves, first aid kit. Health and safety guidelines.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mark Driscoll (01905 459343)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Driscoll (01905 459343 (day), 01886 884270 (eve))
Organised by: Duckworth Worcestershire Trust
Email: info@dwt.org.uk
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Rubbish? Sort It! Community Litter Pick
Where? Worcester
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? We are organising several litter picks and recycling events across Worcester as part of a month-long clear-up campaign. We are encouraging our network of volunteer litter wardens to turn up for a specific event.
Where's it happening? Perdiswell Canal System, Worcester
What will volunteers do? Undertake a litter pick along this beautiful stretch of canal. Cans, glass and paper will be separated for recycling.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes. Gloves if you have them,
What will be provided: Staff, first aid, supervision, litter pickers, bags.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets please.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mark Driscoll (01905 459343)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Driscoll (01905 459343 (day), 01886 884270 (eve))
Organised by: Duckworth Worcestershire Trust
Email: info@dwt.org.uk
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Completed Projects

Abberley Tomorrow
Where? Abberley
When? 28th December 2002
What's it about? To plant daffodil bulbs at specific sites around the village.
Where's it happening? Thame Axe Rd, Close Top Rd, Main Village Rd, Abberley
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be planting daffodil bulbs at specific sites around the village of Abberley.
What to wear/bring: Boots, outdoor clothing, protective gloves and refreshments.
What will be provided: Refreshments, some tools, first aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 16 - 25 preferred, dogs allowed.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Royston Evans (01299 896622)
Organised by: Abberley Tomorrow Youth Group
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Abberley Tomorrow Bird and Bat Boxes
Where? Abberley
When? 29th December 2002
What's it about? To build bird boxes and erect in various trees around village.
Where's it happening? Walshes Farm, Abberley
What will volunteers do? Build bird boxes and erect at various sites around village.
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, boots or wellingtons, gloves and outside clothing.
What will be provided: Some refreshments, tools, first aid kit. Use of workshop.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 16 - 25 years preferred.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Royston Evans (01299 896622)
Organised by: Abberley Tomorrow Youth Group
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Abberley Tomorrow Public Footpath Clearance
Where? Abberley
When? 30th December 2002
What's it about? To clear local footpaths of overgrown brambles and weeds.
Where's it happening? Church Walk, Abberley
What will volunteers do? Help to clear and make good local village footpaths.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, outdoor wear, wellingtons and some refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools, first aid kit and some refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 16 - 25 years, no pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Royston Evans (01299 896622)
Organised by: Abberley Tomorrow Youth Group
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Abberley Tomorrow Tidy Up Campaign
Where? Abberley
When? Sunday 26th January 2003
What's it about? To clear local hedgerows around village of litter, plastic bottles and cans.
Where's it happening? Village Green Woodland Area, Abberley
What will volunteers do? Clear up litter that is in the hedgerows around the village and take to recycle plant.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothes, wellingtons or heavy boots, gloves and refreshments.
What will be provided: Some refreshments, tools, bags and transport. First aid kit.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 16 - 25 years preferred. No dogs please.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Royston Evans (01299 896622)
Organised by: Abberley Tomorrow Youth Group
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Hampton Community Orchard: Clearance & Maintenance
Where? Evesham
When? Sunday 12th January 2003
What's it about? Clearing and tidying a 2-acre plum orchard recently acquired as a community orchard.
Where's it happening? Hampton Community Orchard, Peewit Road, Hampton, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Clear fallen branches and sort for burning or conversion to fuel. Collect litter, plastic etc. for disposal. Start moving tall grass/scrub in tree rows.
What to wear/bring: Stout waterproof footwear and suitable clothing.
What will be provided: Working gloves, all necessary tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Pets and children must be under control.
How many NEW volunteers required? Lots
Volunteer Contact: Colin Grove (01386 49457)
Press/Media Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Vale Landscape Heritage Trust
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Coppice Willows and Hedgeplanting - Upper Quarry Ground
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 14th January 2003
What's it about? Managing coppice willows - cutting, bundling. Planting new hedges and protecting from rabbits.
Where's it happening? Upper Quarry Ground, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Cut down 1 year willow shoots, sort and bundle and store. Plant and protect native hedge plants on boundaries.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof warm clothes and footwear.
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, materials, instruction, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? Lots
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Waren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Rubbish Clearnace/Removal and Skip Filling
Where? Evesham
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? Clearance of old polytunnel frameworks, tyres, cloches, plastic and other rubbish on Upper Quarry Ground which is to become an orchard/public open space.
Where's it happening? Upper Quarry Ground, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Clear all rubbish and fill a skip with it.
What to wear/bring: Stout waterproof shoes/wellies. Warm waterproof clothes.
What will be provided: Gloves, refreshments, any tools needed.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Rubish Clearance - Parish Sanctuary
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 21st January 2003
What's it about? Clearing of glass, metal, boxes, plastic and rubbish into skip ready for development of 1 acre site as parish sanctuary for wildlife and people.
Where's it happening? Booby's Close, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Clear up rubbish and fill skip.
What to wear/bring: Stout shoes and thick clothes. Waterproofs.
What will be provided: Gloves, instructions, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? Plenty
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Parish Sanctuary - Fencing
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 11th February 2003
What's it about? Erect fencing on two boundaries of this 1 acre field
Where's it happening? Boobys Close, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Erect field fencing, post and wire on southern boundary and repair fencing on eastern boundary.
What to wear/bring: Strong waterproof clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, instructions, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? As may as willing
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Hedge Planting - Parish Sanctuary
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 25th February 2003
What's it about? Filling gaps and replanting parts of an old hedge on Boobys Close to restore its integrity.
Where's it happening? Boobys Close, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Plant and protect hedges on the Parish Sanctuary.
What to wear/bring: Wear warm suitable clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Gloves, spades, instructions, plants, protectors etc. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers welcome
Volunteer Contact: Linda Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Gate and Fence Repair and Hedgeplanting
Where? Evesham
When? Sunday 16th March 2003
What's it about? Renewing gateposts, rehanging gate, renewing fence, planting hedges on Upper Quarry Ground which is to become an orchard/public open space.
Where's it happening? Upper Quarry Ground, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Renew gateposts and re-hang gate. Repair/renew fences as necessary. Plant more hedging and protect it on the boundaries of the plot.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes and stout waterproof shoes.
What will be provided: Gloves., fencing materials, hedging plants, instructions, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Millennium Green Viewing Mound & Yew Grove
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 25th March 2003
What's it about? Turfing the front of a soil embankment to make a platform for spectators of events on the green to stand or sit on.
Where's it happening? Cleeve Prior Millennium Green, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Spread topsoil on the embankment and lay turf. Clear grass round Millennium Yew Grove.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing, good waterproof footwear.
What will be provided: Gloves, refreshments, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? Plenty
Volunteer Contact: Mike Walker (01789 773440)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Millennium Green Trust
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Pond Works - Boobys Close Parish Sanctuary
Where? Evesham
When? Tuesday 8th April 2003
What's it about? Reinstatement of dried out overgrown pond.
Where's it happening? Boobys Close, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Clear rubbish and trees out of pond. Prepare to put in liner and topsoil.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing and waterproof shoes/boots.
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, refreshments, equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? Lots
Volunteer Contact: Linda Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Planting Blackthorn for Brown Hairstreak Butterfly
Where? Grafton Flyford
When? Wednesday 15th January 2003
What's it about? Planting blackthorn whips to encourage our rare butterfly to lay eggs within the wood.
Where's it happening? Grafton Wood, Grafton Flyford
What will volunteers do? Students from local college will plant blackthorn as part of the practical part of their course, learning about the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly and its life history.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproof, strong footwear, gloves, other refreshments and drinks.
What will be provided: Tools, baked potatoes and cakes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? any extra welcome
Volunteer Contact: John Tilt (01386 792458)
Press/Media Contact: John Tilt (01386 792458)
Organised by: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Butterfly Conservation
Email: John.Tilt2@btopenworld.com
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Monkwood Action Earth
Where? Worcester
When? Sunday 5th January 2003
What's it about? Woodland management for butterflies - clearing back the edge of a woodland path, badly overgrown,
Where's it happening? Monkwood Nature Reserve, Monkwood Green, Hallow, Worcester
What will volunteers do? Clear brush and coppice growth in a belt approx 5m wide on one side of a woodland path; also clear overhanging branches.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor clothing for a winter's day; stout footwear; food and drink
What will be provided: Gloves, protective headgear/goggles, all tools. Soup and mince pies.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No children below 11 - others must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets. Volunteers need to be fit for this activity.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Paddy Harrison (01905 641523)
Press/Media Contact: Paddy Harrison (01905 641523)
Organised by: West Midlands Butterfly Conservation
Email: paddyharrison@ukonline.co.uk
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Woodland Coppicing
Where? Worcester
When? 15th February & 15th March 2003
What's it about? To coppice part of woodland at our local nature reserve. To help encourage new growth and woodland management.
Where's it happening? Mankwood Nature Reserve, Sinton Green, Worcester
What will volunteers do? Using hand tools, cut and clear bushes, cut down small trees.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, drinks.
What will be provided: All tools and protective gear.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Neil Luff (01905 748182)
Organised by: 9th Hallow Scout Troop
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25