Projects taking place in the week beginning 25 December 2002
Abberley Tomorrow
Where? Abberley, Worcestershire
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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Environment Enhancement
Where? Trelewis, South Wales - Central
When? 25th-28th December 2002
What's it about? We will be planting shrubs around our site to improve its aesthetic appeal.
Where's it happening? Taff Bargoed Centre, Trelewis
What will volunteers do? Help dig holes and plant shrubs
What to wear/bring: Gloves and wellies, raincoat
What will be provided: Materials, plants and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Over 5 years old
How many NEW volunteers required? 50
Volunteer Contact: Howard (01443 410705)
Press/Media Contact: Howard (01443 710749 (day), 01443 410705 (eve))
Organised by: Taff Bargoed Development Trust
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Abberley Tomorrow Bird and Bat Boxes
Where? Abberley, Worcestershire
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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Clearing of Conservation Area & Installation of New Bench
Where? Blackburn (nr.), Lancashire
When? Sunday 29th December 2002
What's it about? A small wildlife area needs clearing and there is a need for additional seating in this area, so a new bench will be bought and installed.
Where's it happening? St Mary's RC primary School, Longsight Road, Osbaldeston, Blackburn (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear a small area of ground in the wildlife area and put there a small seating area so the children can sit in the area to observe nature.
What to wear/bring: Boots, outdoor clothing etc.
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Media Contact: John Clucas (01254 265366)
Organised by: St Mary's RC Primary School PTA
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Sunshine Signs
Where? Bridlington (nr.), Humberside
When? Sunday 29th December 2002
What's it about? To plant daffodil bulbs around bases of old-fashioned fingerpost signs at various locations around Flamborough
Where's it happening? Around Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant daffodil bulbs.
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, bulbs, planting equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4+
Volunteer Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Press/Media Contact: Sharon Mummery (01262 851417)
Organised by: Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group
Email: sharon.mummery@btopenworld.com
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Sandon Limekiln
Where? Sandon, Staffordshire
When? 29th December 2002 (ongoing project)
What's it about? To preserve and restore the limekiln. To open it to the public. To involve a local workforce.
Where's it happening? Stafford Road, Sandon
What will volunteers do? Excavations, manual work, conservation.
What to wear/bring: Sensible work clothing
What will be provided: Tools, encouragement, advice
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: R J Selby (01889 508 454)
Press/Media Contact: R J Selby (01889 508 454)
Organised by: Sandon Lime Kiln Project
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A Christmas Scrub Up in North Yorkshire!
Where? Thirsk (nr.), North Yorkshire
When? 22nd - 29th December 2002
What's it about? Increasing the biodiversity of the riverside and opening up the views to the north of the N. Yorkshire Moors by removing gorse and hawthorn scrub.
Where's it happening? Dalby Forest, nr. Thornton Le Dale, Thirsk (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear gorse and hawthorn scrub from the banks of a scenic beck in Dalby Forest
What to wear/bring: Warm work clothes, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag
What will be provided: Tools, protective boots, waterproof clothing, accommodation, food and non-alcoholic drinks, transport to/from nearest railway station
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 16+, no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 14
Volunteer Contact: BTCV North Yorkshire (01748 811970)
Press/Media Contact: Ann Purbrick (01748 811970)
Organised by: BTCV North Yorkshire
Email: North-Yorkshire@btcv.org.uk
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