Projects taking place in the week beginning 3 March 2003
Recycling for Children
Where? Barry, South Wales - Central
When? 3rd March 2003
What's it about? Teaching children the importance of recycling.
Where's it happening? Gladstone Primary, Barry
What will volunteers do? Learn the importance of recycling.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Recycling materials and computer paper.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Julie Giles (02920 332 546)
Press/Media Contact: Julie Giles (02920 332 546)
Organised by: Track 2000
Email: community@track2000.org.uk
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Sparkling Hanging Baskets
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 3rd March 2003
What's it about? The project will provide a number of hanging baskets and brackets for streets in which houses open directly onto the pavements. We will provide brackets, baskets, liners, plants and soil and involve local residents in choosing their plants and planting their own baskets. The project will significantly improve the appearance of these streets and compliment the Sparkling Corners project which will provide litter bins and planters on strategic corners in Sparkbrook.
Where's it happening? Benton Avenue, Sparkbrook, Birmingham
What will volunteers do? They will prepare the baskets ready for composting and planting bulbs, ready for hanging. They will also maintain the baskets.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing and gloves.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Razia Tariq Hadait (0121 687 6767)
Press/Media Contact: Razia Tariq Hadait (0121 687 6767 (day), 07814 082064 (anytime))
Organised by: Ashiana Community Project
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Blidworth in Bloom
Where? Blidworth, Nottinghamshire
When? 3rd March 2003
What's it about? To encourage community spirit by entering our village in the Britain in Bloom competition.
Where's it happening? Residential areas within the village, Blidworth
What will volunteers do? Help with the renovation and improvement of existing roadside flower beds. In the longer term, they will help maintain flowers, sweep litter and assist elderly residents with the care of their gardens.
What to wear/bring: Gloves and wellington boots. Refreshments.
What will be provided: Gardening equipment and flowers; guidance; advise from professional landscape gardener.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Under 14s must be supervised by a responsible adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Deborah Woods (01623 796424)
Press/Media Contact: Deborah Woods (01623 796424)
Organised by: Blidworth Resident's Association
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Mellt Ar Olwnion
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? Tuesday 4th March 2003
What's it about? To reclaim an unsightly piece of land and plant with bulbs and bushes that will attract local wildlife.
Where's it happening? Ysgol Gyfun Plas Mawr, Fairwater, Cardiff
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Mellt Ar Olwnion
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Hedgeplanting
Where? Collier Row, Essex
When? 4th March 2003
What's it about? To plant shrubs/hedges which will provide the farm with a 'green' fence, and help fill in spaces in current hedge.
Where's it happening? Wellgate Community Farm, Collier Row Road, Collier Row
What will volunteers do? Choose location, dig hole and plant new seedlings and shrubs, then be responsible for looking after them.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, old clothes, gloves, lunch.
What will be provided: Land, tools, plants, drinks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Ellie Abrahams/Rob Gayler (01708 747850)
Organised by: Wellgate Community Farm
Email: wellgate.farm@care4free.net
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Jannie's Garden Developments
Where? Fyvie, Grampian
When? 4th March 2003
What's it about? To enhance our 'Jannie's Garden' growing area by: building a greenhouse from bottles (plastic) recycled from the community so we can develop our plants area (native species, local varieties); creating a compost area for garden waste.
Where's it happening? Fyvie School, Fyvie
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Fyvie School
REF S48
Sure Start Community Garden
Where? Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales - East
When? 4th March 2003
What's it about? To develop a small, dismal concrete yard into a community garden consisting of basket, boxes and planters containing plants of a sensory nature.
Where's it happening? Sure Start, Richard Llotd Building, Aberafan Rd, Aberafan, Merthyr Tydfil
What will volunteers do? Help design and construct planters and hanging baskets. Plant up containers and paint a mural on the 'breeze-block' walls. Long term maintenance and growing of new plants from collected seeds will also be carried out by volunteers.
What to wear/bring: Sensible sturdy footwear, old clothes, waterproofs and gloves.
What will be provided: Equipment, protective gloves, advice, refreshments and first aid cover.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Ages 12 upwards.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Gavin Jones (01685 883880)
Press/Media Contact: Gavin Jones (01685 883880)
Organised by: Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff
Email: gjones@groundworkmerthyrrct.org.uk
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Planting Shrubs Alongside the Road
Where? Sardis, West Wales
When? 4th March 2003
What's it about? To plant shrubs in the roadside verge for the enjoyment of people who live in the village and for tourists.
Where's it happening? Sardis
What will volunteers do? Dig large holes in roadside verges. Fill with good compost from village compost heap. Purchase shrubs and plant in verges.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments, first aid kit, car to go to garden centre.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? always seeking help
Volunteer Contact: Rosemarie Irvine (01834 811282)
Press/Media Contact: Rosemarie Irvine (01834 811282)
Organised by: Sardis Parks & Gardens
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Habitat Management at Totternhoe Quarry
Where? Totternhoe, Bedfordshire
When? Tuesday 4th March 2003
What's it about? To clear the invasive scrub growth from an important area of chalk grassland.
Where's it happening? Totternhoe Quarry Nature Reserve, Totternhoe
What will volunteers do? Cutting down, lopping up, dragging and burning scrub to conserve the grassland area.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and drink, old work clothes and sturdy boots, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Other protective clothing as required, training in use of hand tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Minimum age is 18. Dogs on leads, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 10
Volunteer Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Press/Media Contact: Aidan Matthews (07734 478455)
Organised by: Wildlife Midweek Team
Email: amatthews@bedswt.cix.co.uk
REF E138
Woodland Clearing
Where? Barry, South Wales - Central
When? 5th March 2003
What's it about? Coppice hazel and clear around a large standard oak in our ancient oak woodland.
Where's it happening? The Amelia Trust Farm, Barry
What will volunteers do? Cut and clear, coppice, burn, make rot piles.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor working clothes.
What will be provided: Wet weather gear, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sara Davis (01446 781427 (day))
Organised by: The Amelia Trust Farm
REF W82
Environmental Garden
Where? Hinckley, Leicestershire
When? Wednesday 5th March 2003
What's it about? To plant evergreen honeysuckle to cover red brick wall and to provide habitat for insects. Also to plant winter flowering jasmine to give some colour to site which is clearly visible from perimeter path.
Where's it happening? Westfield Junior School, Westfield Road, Hinckley
What will volunteers do? Clear a small area for planting and affix plant training supports to the walls.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor wear including footwear.
What will be provided: Electric drill, plugs, wire for plant training. Refreshment- drinks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? between 7 & 11 years old
How many NEW volunteers required? 3 per year for eco committee
Volunteer Contact: Mr S C Davies (01455 637437)
Press/Media Contact: Mr S C Davies (01455 637437 (day), 01455 615583 (eve))
Organised by: Eco Group, Westfield Junior School
REF E224
Children's Bat and Bug Boxes
Where? Inverness, Highland
When? Wednesday 5th March 2003
What's it about? Last year we made a bird box for each child attending 2 local primary schools to personalize and put out into woodland. It was a great success and this year we want to follow it up with bat and bug boxes.
Where's it happening? Soilstan Wood, Tomatin, Inverness
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3-5
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by:
REF S49
Taff Fechan Nature Reserve Project
Where? Merthyr, South Wales - East
When? 5th March 2003
What's it about? A section of footpath in a local nature reserve has been eroded as a result of recent heavy rains. A group of local residents/volunteers want to repair this section to enable disabled people to gain easier access to all sections of the reserve.
Where's it happening? Taf Fechan Nature Reserve, Merthyr
What will volunteers do? Digging out an area of path to allow installation of new section of footpath, edging boards to be installed and held in place using wooden pegs. Area will be resurfaced with hard packed soil.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy/protective footwear, packed lunch, warm/suitable clothing.
What will be provided: Waterproof clothes, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Gavin Jones (01685 883880)
Press/Media Contact: Gavin Jones or Nicholas Howells (01685 883880)
Organised by: Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff
Email: gjones@groundworkmerthyrrct.org.uk
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Reclaiming Confused Spaces
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 5th-6th March 2003
What's it about? We have many large/small confused spaces in Balsall Heath. By 'confused spaces' we mean pieces of land which are not maintained and are regularly dumped on instead.
Where's it happening? Cannon Hill Place, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
What will volunteers do? Remove graffiti, clear rubbish, clear site for planting.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes, gloves and warm clothing.
What will be provided: Tools, smaller plants, refreshments, supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No young children (car parking area).
How many NEW volunteers required? 8-10 local residents new to working with the forum
Volunteer Contact: David Stevenson (0121 446 6182)
Press/Media Contact: David Stevenson (0121 446 6182, 07788 566329 (mob.))
Organised by: Balsall Heath Forum
Email: forum@bheath.fsbusiness.co.uk
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Millennium Tree Avenue
Where? Bristol, Avon
When? 6th March 2003
What's it about? To plant two trees, chosen specifically for their blossom, as part of a tree avenue in an area of public open space - Hartcliffe Millennium Green.
Where's it happening? Hartcliffe Millennium Green, Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol
What will volunteers do? The volunteers will plant two small trees and ensure that they are supported properly with a stake and tie. They will then place mulch around the base of the tree.
What to wear/bring: Wellies.
What will be provided: Expert guidance, all tools, mulch and wellies.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be pupils at the nearby primary school from year six. Between 6-8 pupils will be involved on the day. All pupils are children who have asked to be able to volunteer for work on Hartcliffe Millennium Green but have not been able to be accommodated.
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Volunteer Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 377 6223)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Fletcher (0117 377 6223)
Organised by: Hartcliffe Community Campus
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Nest Boxes in Millennium Wood
Where? Higher Disley, Cheshire
When? 6/03/03
What's it about? Erect bird nest boxes in New wood to encourage birds into the area..
Where's it happening? Millennium Wood, Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley
What will volunteers do? Erect nest boxes
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing
What will be provided: Equipment & observation
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Mr Neil Baker (01663 765 664)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Neil Baker (01663 765 664)
Organised by: High Peak RSPB Group
REF E332
Low Moor - Hedge Planting
Where? Malton (nr.), North Yorkshire
When? Thursday 6th March 2003
What's it about? As part of the Yorkshire Hedgerow Campaign we want to plant some hedges at these local allotments with native hedgerow species.
Where's it happening? Brawby, Flint Hall, Malton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Help plant new hedges and carry out maintenance on the existing hedging.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, sturdy boots/shoes, lunch, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Tea, coffee and biscuits; leadership and supervision; transport to site depending on booking; first aid provision; tools and materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Age 16+ (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Richard Garland (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Clearing Land at The Elms Brewers Fayre
Where? Coventry, West Midlands
When? Friday 7th March 2003
What's it about? Land used to be gardened by a well-respected local lady who died recently. Area now overgrown and needs to be tidied. Permission obtained from owners of the land who are Whitbread! We shall clear and tidy site and plant trees, bulbs etc.
Where's it happening? Land adjacent to The Elms Brewers Fayre, Allesley, Coventry
What will volunteers do? Site clearance and planting.
What to wear/bring: Boots, gloves, waterproofs, spades.
What will be provided: Tools (other than spades).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Site not suitable for pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? a few more local people
Volunteer Contact: M Faldon (02476 403230)
Press/Media Contact: M Faldon (02476 403230)
Organised by: Allesley and Coundon Wedge Conservation Society
REF E365
Jubilee Environmental Garden
Where? Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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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Music Comes To Life
Where? Newport, South Wales - Central
When? 3rd - 7th March 2003
What's it about? To create a wildlife area expressing the freedom of music and natural beauty surrounding the centre.
Where's it happening? Gwent Music Support Centre, Melfort Road, Newport
What will volunteers do? Demonstrate how to plant bulbs and plants correctly. Dig necessary places in the ground.
What to wear/bring: Sensible clothing and shoes, spades.
What will be provided: Refreshments, some gardening equipment, plants & bulbs.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Biddle, Head Teacher (01633 265620)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Mairi Dunn (01633 265620)
Organised by: Gaer Infant School
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Re-Connecting Agriculture - Aberhafesp Primary School
Where? Newtown, Mid Wales
When? 7th March 2003
What's it about? An exploratory study of two wildlife habitats on a farm involving children from a local primary school.
Where's it happening? Dyffryn Farm, Cwm, Aberhafesp, Newtown
What will volunteers do? The children will record the wildlife and othr physical characteristics of woodlands and wetlands of farm environment.
What to wear/bring: Snacks, wellies, waterproof clothing, pens, pencils, clipboards, overalls.
What will be provided: Equipment, reference materials, leadership, health and safety risk assessment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Limited to school community for child welfare/safety reasons.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Jennifer Barr (01938 557032)
Organised by: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Email: jbarr@montwt.cix.co.uk
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Vegetable Patch Project
Where? Sway, Lymington, Hampshire
When? 7/03/03
What's it about? To plant seeds in compost and soil and to grow vegetables with the children. Also to have potato growing competition.
Where's it happening? St Lukes School Sway, West Beams Road, Sway, Lymington
What will volunteers do? Help children with digging, preparing vegetable patch, planting potatoes and seeds.
What to wear/bring: Boots, lunch, gloves
What will be provided: Seeds, potatoes, compost
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Martin Sheret (01590 682 431)
Press/Media Contact: Martin Sheret (01590 682 431)
Organised by: St Lukes School Sway
REF E325
Path Clear and Bridge Repairs
Where? Arrochar, Strathclyde
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? To work on overgrown paths, poor access to shops and other areas around the villages and two broken bridges.
Where's it happening? side of Church Road, Arrochar
What will volunteers do? Cut rhododendrons from path sides and reinstate two small bridges with 8 railway sleepers.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing and a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tools, railway sleepers, and a sense of humour 'cause it nearly always rains here.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Should be old enough to know how to use a spade or bowsaw and fit enough to last the day.
How many NEW volunteers required? many hands make light work…
Volunteer Contact: Andy Kerr (01301 702693)
Press/Media Contact: Andy Kerr (01301 702693)
Organised by: Arrochar & Tarbet Path Group
REF S69
Wildflowers at Whelkie Wynds
Where? Bridlington (nr.), Humberside
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To clear under hedge at roadside next to Whelkie Wynds and plant wildflowers and seeds
Where's it happening? Whelkie Wynds, Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear grass and weeds out of hedge bottom and plant wildflowers and seeds
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, plants, seeds, refreshments
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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Moorland Park Originals
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Take volunteers to forest farm Whitchurch to examine herbs. Take cuttings and replant them on the school grounds in Moorland Road.
Where's it happening? Forest Farm, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Collate and take cuttings of herbs.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes.
What will be provided: Transport and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Lorraine Gilmor (02920 251718)
Press/Media Contact: Lorraine Gilmor (02920 251718)
Organised by: South Splott Residents Association
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Bulb Planting
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? Saturday 8th March
What's it about? Plant a small area on Tremorfa Park with spring bulbs.
Where's it happening? Tremorfa Park, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes and gloves.
What will be provided: Soil and bulbs.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Carl Lobeck (02920 462548)
Press/Media Contact: Carl Lobeck (02920 462548)
Organised by: Squids Flyers
REF W40
Organic Growing and Wildlife Food/Habitat Provision
Where? Hackney, Greater London
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To start preparing beds for growing organic fruit and vegetables. Each class in the school will have their own beds. Growing will be strictly organic using 'companion' methods of pest control etc. Also to put in place bird boxes/other wildlife habitats.
Where's it happening? Shacklewell Primary School, Shacklewell Row, Hackney
What will volunteers do? Help to prepare the ground and to put up wildlife feeding stations. General weeding and planting of spring plants - especially suitable for attracting wildlife - butterflies, bees etc.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing - old clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments - hoping to make it an organic feast. Gloves and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Yes
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 - 20
Volunteer Contact: Sandra Mcleod (0207 254 1415 (day), 0208 983 1445 (eve.))
Press/Media Contact: Sandra Mcleod (0207 254 1415 (day), 0208 983 1445 (eve.))
Organised by: Gardeners of Shacklewell
Email: sandramcleod90@hotmail.com
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Action for Garden Birds
Where? Hartlepool, Cleveland
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Involving the local community in actions to help garden birds.
Where's it happening? Summer hill Country Park, Hartlepool
What will volunteers do? Learn about birds in their local area and ways of attracting/helping garden birds. Build nest boxes for various bird species, which can be put up in their own gardens.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch
What will be provided: Information on wildlife gardening, training, supervision, materials to build bird boxes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Liz Arnold (01642 759 900)
Press/Media Contact: Liz Arnold (01642 759 900)
Organised by: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
REF E21
Bird Box Project at Dean Castle Country Park
Where? Kilmarnock, Strathclyde
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Small scale project to increase the number of suitable bird nesting sites within the Country Park by installing a number of Schwegler bird boxes with the help of our Young Naturalists Club the Squirrel Club.
Where's it happening? Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock
What will volunteers do? Locate suitable places to site the bird boxes and assist in their installation.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs (if necessary), stout footwear.
What will be provided: All materials necessary to carry out project. Light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All volunteers are members of the Squirrel Club.
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Nicola Macintyre (01563 554741)
Press/Media Contact: Nicola Macintyre (01563 554741)
Organised by: East Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service
Email: nicola.macintyre@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Beautiful Bus Shelters
Where? Milford Haven (nr.), West Wales
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To clean and paint bus shelters in the parish. (May make an element of competition.)
Where's it happening? various locations, Burton, Houghton and Hill Mountain villages, Milford Haven (nr.)
What will volunteers do? In groups of 3, spring clean an allocated bus shelter, washing down and applying paint to masonry and wood.
What to wear/bring: Old warm clothes.
What will be provided: All tools and materials, hot drinks and a get-together for warming soup in pub afterwards.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No under 5s. No dogs.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Stevie Lewis (01646 602424)
Press/Media Contact: Stevie Lewis (01646 602424)
Organised by: Burton Coastcare & Environmental Group
Email: BurtonCoastCare@hotmail.com
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Regeneration of Allotment Site
Where? St Helens, Merseyside
When? Saturday 8th March 2003
What's it about? To clear vacant allotments of all rubbish (broken glass, timber and all uncompostable materials) ready for us to start a project with local school children with learning difficulties.
Where's it happening? Pilkington Allotment Site, Alder Hey Road, St Helens
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be divided into various teams. The project will have three teams, each with a team leader. (1) Salvage and recycle team. (2) Broken glass team (to be managed by ex-Pilkington employee). (3) Disposal team.
What to wear/bring: Strong footwear. Spade and garden rake, etc.
What will be provided: Waste bins, cullet skips (for broken glass), various tools, refreshments/packed lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No small children or pets due the unsafe nature of greenhouses.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr Noel Thompson (01744 736195 (eve))
Organised by: Pilkington Horticultural Society
REF E301
Access Improvement to "Drovers Pond"
Where? Swanmore, Hampshire
When? 8th March 2003
What's it about? Access to the pond is difficult due to poor soil/muddy conditions. Plan is to lay red path gravel to allow easier access.
Where's it happening? Drovers Pond, Broad Lane, Swanmore
What will volunteers do? Install shuttering, lay terram, lay and compress gravel.
What to wear/bring: Gloves and sturdy footwear.
What will be provided: All materials and tools. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Catherine Kemp (01489 896832)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Val Green (01489890230)
Organised by: Swanmore Conservation Group
REF E357
Heath and Bog Restoration
Where? Ashford, Kent
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? Creating a mosaic of open heath, grassland and bog by cutting back the scrub, mainly birch regrowth.
Where's it happening? Hothfield Common, Ashford
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, strong shoes/wellies, waterproofs, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tea, coffee, biscuits, gloves, tools, any training where necessary
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20 or more if possible
Volunteer Contact: Neil Morris (07889 274535/01227 768372)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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River Cole Clean-Up
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? Sunday 2nd March and Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? Removing Rubbish from the River Cole
Where's it happening? Hey Barnes Recreation Ground, Small Heath, Birmingham
What will volunteers do? Remove rubbish from the river.
What to wear/bring: Warm waterproof clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Specialist equipment, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? unlimited
Volunteer Contact: Tim Whiteside (0121 327 4945)
Press/Media Contact: Tim Whiteside (0121 327 4945)
Organised by: CSV Environment
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Woodland Work Party
Where? Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? Take our cub scouts to a nature reserve to take part in practice management work on the reserve with the warden as part of their naturalist and Global Conservation badges.
Where's it happening? Bradfield Woods, Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve, Bury St Edmunds
What will volunteers do? Help the warden with hedge making used to keep deer out of recently coppiced areas. Tour/walk of the reserve, possibly putting up birdboxes that the boys have made.
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, warm scruffy clothing, boots or wellies.
What will be provided: Transport to reserve, adult supervision, food at the end.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets allowed on reserve.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Cliff Dark (01284 705245 (work), 01787 378071 (eve))
Organised by: 1st Acton & Walding Field Cub Scout
Email: cliff@kingfisher88.freeserve.co.uk
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Canal Restoration
Where? Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? Help clear bed of disused canal and help with restoration work prior to re-watering. Tidy tow path to help walkers.
Where's it happening? Buckingham Canal, off Grand Union Canal, nr. Cosgrove Lock, Cosgrove
What will volunteers do? Clear bed of disused canal and tidy towpath, and help with further restoration work needed.
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, old clothes, gardening gloves if possible
What will be provided: Tools, first aid kit, hard hats
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Volunteers must be over 16 and under 70
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Athina Beckett (01908 661217)
Press/Media Contact: Athina Beckett (01908 661217)
Organised by: Buckingham Canal Society
Email: athinabec@aol.com
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Meadows Yard Path Building Project
Where? Edinburgh, Lothian
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? To rebuild the path that runs through Meadows Yard.
Where's it happening? Fillyside Road, Edinburgh
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Edinburgh Urban Forest Project
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Working for People and Wildlife
Where? Fleet, Hampshire
When? Sunday 12th January, Sunday 9th February, Sunday 9th March
What's it about? Improve viewpoints of Fleet Pond for visitors. Clear intrusive trees from around marshland pools to help frogs. Cut, coppice and pollard trees to enhance woodland's edge for birds and to create glades for butterflies.
Where's it happening? Fleet Pond Nature Reserve, near Fleet station, Fleet
What will volunteers do? Fell saplings, remove scrub, coppice or pollard young trees. At the pools - dig out invasive grass tussocks to create more open water. Bonfire if conditions are favourable.
What to wear/bring: Bring packed lunch if staying all day. Wear old clothes, wellingtons, strong garden gloves.
What will be provided: All tools. Warm drink mid-morning. Protective gloves for younger volunteers. Supervision and training. First Aid.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No, but anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Ground conditions on site dictate a good level of personal mobility.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Colin Gray/Barbara Martin (01252 616183/01252 684828)
Press/Media Contact: Colin Gray (01252 616183)
Organised by: Fleet Pond Society
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Creating Shallow Ponds
Where? Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? To extend a series of shallow wet flushes on open ground once used for gravel storage. This habitat attracts invertebrates which is, in turn, food for wagtails, and amphibians.
Where's it happening? Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton
What will volunteers do? Scoop away the top few inches of gravel/soil to create one or more shallow 'ponds' or 'puddles' which will remain wet through autumn, winter and spring.
What to wear/bring: Wear boots and warm clothing.
What will be provided: Protective gloves and knee pads. Training in safe use of all tools will be provided before work starts. First Aid kit and qualified first aider.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets for safety reasons. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for them.
How many NEW volunteers required? 20-30
Volunteer Contact: Ray Matthews (01480 215277)
Press/Media Contact: Ray Matthews (01480 215277)
Organised by: Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
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Learn to Lay at Hundayfields
Where? Marton (nr.), North Yorkshire
When? 7th - 9th March 2003
What's it about? Hedgelaying to create a rich and varied habitat
Where's it happening? Hundayfield Farm, Marton (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Lay hedges
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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Taff Trail 'Spring Clean'
Where? Quakers Yard, South Wales - Central
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? To litter pick the Taff Trail which is a very busy route for local people;, walkers, cyclists and horse riders
Where's it happening? Taff Trail, Quakers Yard
What will volunteers do? Carry out litter picking on the Taff Trail between Quakers Yard and Abercynon Council Depot
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing, stout footwear
What will be provided: Gloves, tabards, plastic bags, litter picking tongs
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children must be aged 5+ and be accompanied by parent/guardian. No pets as partly on public highway.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mike Sullivan (01443 410527)
Press/Media Contact: Mike Sullivan (01443 410527)
Organised by: Quakers Yard Environmental Watch Group
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Planting a Hedgerow
Where? Strathaven (nr.), Strathclyde
When? Sunday 9th March 2003
What's it about? To plant a 50 yard strip of native trees - hawthorn, crab, bird cherry, blackthorn.
Where's it happening? Greenfield Farm, Strathaven (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant 200 native trees.
What to wear/bring: Wellington or other boots, warm clothing.
What will be provided: Food/warm drinks.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No restrictions.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: G. Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
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Bird Watch
Where? Swansea, South Wales - West
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? We are cycling to the wetlands and will observe and record birds that have migrated here for the winter, led by a member of Gower Ornithology Society.
Where's it happening? Penclawydd Wetlands and Wildlife Centre, Pontardulais, Swansea
What will volunteers do? Observe and record the migrating birds.
What to wear/bring: Bikes, warm clothes, notepad and pencil, binoculars if possible.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5-10
Volunteer Contact: Mr D Radford (01792 296284)
Press/Media Contact: Mr D Radford (01792 296284)
Organised by: Swansea and District ctc
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War Memorial - Horbury Bridge Park
Where? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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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Wormery
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? Build a wormery and use for educational purposes with visiting school and watch group.
Where's it happening? Wildside Activity Centre, Hordern Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton
What will volunteers do? Construct a wormery from kit.
What to wear/bring: Old warm clothes.
What will be provided: Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? 6 - 15 years old.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Matt (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Watch Group
Email: info@wildsideac.co.uk
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Boundary Way Allotments Community Garden
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? We would like to acquire some shrubs and trees (bare root) to plant an area of the community garden that will provide food for wildlife.
Where's it happening? Boundary Way Allotments, Boundary Way, Warstones, Wolverhampton
What will volunteers do? Help to plant the trees and shrubs in the community garden
What to wear/bring: Strong shoes, waterproofs, gloves (if possible)
What will be provided: All the necessary tools, refreshments, and somewhere to sit if it rains
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Sally Wicks (07976 715538 or 01902 571200)
Press/Media Contact: Sally Wicks (07976 715538 or 01902 571200)
Organised by: Merry Hill, Oakley, Warstones Network
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Tree Planting at Cox Wood
Where? Wrexham, North Wales
When? 9th March 2003
What's it about? Plant Grey Alder saplings around new septic tank soak away. These trees recommended as they drink a lot of water.
Where's it happening? Cox Wood Camp Site, Cox Lane, Marford, Wrexham
What will volunteers do? Plant alder saplings, apply tree guards, erect fence to protect newly planted area.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothes, boots and gloves.
What will be provided: Tools and equipment, hot drinks and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets please.
How many NEW volunteers required? 2 or 3
Volunteer Contact: Ian Mclean (01978 754231)
Press/Media Contact: Susan Lister (01978 754231)
Organised by: Cox Wood Development Committee
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25
