Projects taking place in the week beginning 21 April 2003

Footpath Clearance
Where? Barnlake/Burton Ferry, West Wales
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? To hold a guided community walk, clearing the footpaths as we go.
Where's it happening? Barnlake to Burton Ferry, Barnlake/Burton Ferry
What will volunteers do? Walk named public rights of way, learn about history, flora and fauna, clear as we go (litter and growth).
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing for the weather.
What will be provided: Litter pickers, secateurs and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? None.
How many NEW volunteers required? Always open to new volunteers!
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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Planting of Bulbs/Wild Flowers on Play Areas
Where? Manchester, Greater Manchester
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? Planting bulbs, seeds and wild flowers on land left vacant by demolition.
Where's it happening? Glamis Avenue, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Planting and maintaining areas.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools, bulbs, seeds.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr Jones (0161 230 8398)
Organised by: Clayton Play Group
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Keep the Path Clean
Where? Stracathro/Inchbare, Tayside
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? The local community has made a path to school - off the road - I would like to buy equipment to pick up litter and recycle it.
Where's it happening? Inchbare to Stracathro School, Stracathro/Inchbare
What will volunteers do? Pick up litter after school when walking down the path.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Bags and bins to take litter away, transport to recycling.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No. Wheelchair access difficult - gravel path.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Lesley Smith (01356 648584)
Organised by: Stracathro Parents Group
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Streetbeat
Where? Watford, Herefordshire
When? 21st April 2003
What's it about? We want to set up a community composting site run by homeless/disadvantaged people.
Where's it happening? Bhaktivedeinta Manor, Hillfield Lane, Alderham, Watford
What will volunteers do? Install a "web rocket" (large composting machine), set up exhibition boards and plant shrubs and flowers, build a wormery.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing, boots.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 5 to start with
Volunteer Contact: Peter O'Grady (07946 420827)
Press/Media Contact: Peter O'Grady (07946 420827)
Organised by: Food For All
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Rhododendron Clearance, Baggar Wood
Where? Barnsley, South Yorkshire
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To clear thickets of invasive rhododendron to help a woodland return to native oak woodland.
Where's it happening? Baggar Wood, near Silkstone, Barnsley
What will volunteers do? Thin the encroaching rhododendron to reduce competition for other woodland species.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, waterproofs. Wear old, warm clothes and strong footwear.
What will be provided: Drinks, treats and biscuits during breaks and lunchtime. Trained leaders to demonstrate the work, and tool use. Health & safety advice, emergency first aid cover. Volunteer travel expenses/travel. Tools and personal protective equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Must be able to follow instructions for health and safety reasons. Under 16s need parental consent. People with special needs and their support workers are welcome.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome.
Volunteer Contact: Ste, Dave, Clare or Jenny (0114 272 3591)
Press/Media Contact: Dave Wickham (0114 272 3591)
Organised by: BTCV Sheffield
Email: s.mulhall@btcv.org.uk
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All Weather Access Path
Where? Bristol, Avon
When? Wednesday 22nd April 2003
What's it about? Having constructed a climbing frame and adjacent obstacle course for the pupils, we need to provide an all weather access path to the sites from our playground.
Where's it happening? Hareclive Primary, Moxham Drive, Hartcliffe, Bristol
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, old clothing, orange juice.
What will be provided: Tabards.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr Stuart Roach (0117 403 0425 (day), 0117 965 7617 (eve))
Organised by: Hareclive Primary School
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Phase 1 - Mary, Mary's Garden
Where? Lanark, Strathclyde
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To develop a garden area with young children and education in mind containing unusual and interesting plants, and to attract wildlife.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Primary School, Whitelees Road, Lanark
What will volunteers do? Prepare garden site, erect pergola structure, laying out and planting along with children.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing/refreshments.
What will be provided: Garden tools and resources.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Lisa Archibald (01555 663480/663881)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Lisa Archibald/Mrs Wendy Kennedy (01555 663480/663881/07748 842490)
Organised by: St Mary's Nursery Centre
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Searching for the Marbled White Butterfly
Where? Leicester, Leicestershire
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? To involve local residents who back on to the railway, to look out for and report back any sightings of the rare Marbled White butterfly, recently seen in the area.
Where's it happening? Wigston Triangle, Leicester
What will volunteers do? Regularly check their gardens and railway land visible from their properties for Marbled White butterflies. Report any sightings.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: A leaflet showing the butterfly and explaining why it is important will be distributed to all residential properties backing on to the railway.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Geof Adams (01455 282641)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation - East Midlands
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Mak' It Bonny - Show We Care
Where? Rothes, Grampian
When? 22nd April 2003
What's it about? Senior pupils and parent volunteers to be involved in a project designed to enhance our tarmac playground and outbuildings through a programme of planting bulbs, growing plants from seed, creating a stroke'n'sniff herb garden and bird-friendly garden area. Older high school pupils to work with our P3/P4 pupils as group leaders.
Where's it happening? Rothes Primary School, Green Street, Rothes
What will volunteers do? Assist, guide, support pupils in planning, redesigning playground area to accommodate tubs, plants, bird-friendly area around the playground that is completely tarmac. We'll be growing plants from seed using cold frames.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, own garden hand tools.
What will be provided: Children's protective wear, gardening tools, pots, seedlings, bamboo canes, soil, bird food, posters etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Juli Grant (01340 831269 (day), 01343 547930 (eve))
Organised by: Rothes Primary School
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Potty Planting!
Where? Burnley, Lancashire
When? Wednesday 23rd April 2003
What's it about? Recultivate garden area to rear of community centre. Children aged 5-13 years who attend Easter playscheme will tidy garden and plant bulbs and decorate plant pots etc.
Where's it happening? Vanguard Community Centre, Bevington Close, Burnley
What will volunteers do? Assist children, including those with special needs.
What to wear/bring: Clothes for gardening.
What will be provided: Refreshments and facilities within community centre (toilets, kitchen etc.)
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible! 4+
Volunteer Contact: Katy Mills (01282 441346)
Press/Media Contact: Katy Mills (01282 441346)
Organised by: Burnley Play Association
Email: katy@burnleyplayassociation.org.uk
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Avenue Restoration in Staunton Country Park
Where? Havant, Hampshire
When? 23rd April 2003
What's it about? Clear ditches and scrub to help in restoring a neglected avenue.
Where's it happening? Staunton Country Park, Havant
What will volunteers do? Remove debris from ditches, and clear some light scrub along the edges of the avenue.
What to wear/bring: Wear appropriate outdoor working clothes, with stout footwear (steel toecaps preferred). Bring waterproofs. Bring packed lunch if staying in afternoon.
What will be provided: Protective equipment, tools, hot/cold drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. No pets, please.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as are interested
Volunteer Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Press/Media Contact: Nick Humphrys (023 9226 7022)
Organised by: Wednesday Conservation Volunteers
Email: nick@humphrys.clara.net
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Pit Ponds
Where? Quarrington Hill, Durham
When? 23 April 2003
What's it about? To tidy you Crow Trees Old Coalmine building which dates back to about 1833 and the Old Pit Ponds nearby which were very badly damaged by landowners which caused much of the pond to dry up.
Where's it happening? Near Cold Knuckles Quarry, Crowtrees Nature Reserve, Quarrington Hill
What will volunteers do? To dig trenches and make dams, saw down gorse bushes which are in the way.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing
What will be provided: Spades and saws
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Jean Jones or Mr R Jones (0191 377 2740)
Organised by: Quarrington Hill Youth Project
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Flower Power!
Where? Wigan, Greater Manchester
When? 23rd April 2003
What's it about? To hold a woodland wildflower activity day where the local community can try their hand at seed sowing and wildflower planting to improve their local woodland.
Where's it happening? Three Sisters Recreation Area, Three Sisters Rd, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
What will volunteers do? Help prepare woodland ground: raking, turning the soil over, clearing weeds. Mix seeds with a 'carrier material', sow seeds around the woodland and plant young wildflowers.
What to wear/bring: Warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring your own gardening gloves or tools if you wish.
What will be provided: Guidance and advice on sowing and planting; wildflower plants; tools for clearance and raking soil; light refreshments (cold drinks and biscuits).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Preferably no pets. Children to be accompanied by adults please.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers wanted for Wigan Ranger Service
Volunteer Contact: Sarah Sadler (01942 720453)
Press/Media Contact: Sarah Sadler (01942 720453)
Organised by: Red Rose Forest
Email: fliss@redroseforest.co.uk
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Sensory Garden Project
Where? Aboyne, Grampian
When? 24th April 2003
What's it about? Make a start on creating a sensory garden.
Where's it happening? Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glan Tanar Estate, Aboyne
What will volunteers do? Start to clear the area. Build a compost bin. Plant trees. Build bird boxes.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes and waterproofs and a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Hot drinks, tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Adults only. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Annie McIntosh (01224 684319)
Press/Media Contact: Annie McIntosh (01224 684319)
Organised by: WEA Reach Out Project
Email: wea.reachout@btinternet.com
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Wood Storage Bays
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? Thursday 24th April 2003
What's it about? Create storage cupboards to increase the quantity of reclaimed timber and green wood (stakes and unseasoned hardwood logs resulting from other conservation activities) that the wildside activity centre can store for use in future craft and construction projects. The cupboards will be formed by fitting lockable shutters to spaces beneath an existing all-abilities access ramp.
Where's it happening? Canalside wharf, adjacent to Wildside Activity Centre car park, Wolverhampton
What will volunteers do? Cut plywood doors to size with hand or power tools. Fit timber to existing ramp to form guide slots for doors to slide in. Paint/decorate doors.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Training/supervision, refreshments, toilet facilities.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Age 16+
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers wanted
Volunteer Contact: Mike Jenkins/Chris Munton-Evans (01902 572240)
Press/Media Contact: Mike Jenkins (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: info@wildsideac.co.uk
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Once Upon a Time
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? Friday 25th April 2003
What's it about? To begin to turn the large space at the rear of our centre, into a place where all who use the centre have somewhere to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Where's it happening? Tenants Resource Centre, 10 Moira Terrace, Adamsdown, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Fill pots, plant shrubs. Official opening by inviting a local 'worthy'?
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, some small tools.
What will be provided: Music, tea-making facilities, photographer.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Ms P Smith (029 2046 0899)
Press/Media Contact: G Stevens (029 2046 0899)
Organised by: Central Adamstown Tenants Association
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Tuesday's Birds of the Air
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 25th April 2003
What's it about? Observe and record the nesting swans on Cardiff Bay Barrage.
Where's it happening? Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Collate information on the swans.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments, transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
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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Rubbish? Sort It! Community Litter Pick
Where? Malvern, Worcestershire
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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Friends of Barrowford Park
Where? Barrowford, Lancashire
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Local school children will plant selected wild flowers in a specific area of the park.
Where's it happening? Barrowford Park, Barrowford
What will volunteers do? The school children will plant wild plants on an already prepared site.
What to wear/bring: Rainwear.
What will be provided: All relevant equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be local school children. Pets allowed under control.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: John A Bateson (01282 697500)
Organised by: Friends of Barrowford Park
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The Boy Wonders
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Litter pick-up.
Where's it happening? Rhwibina Park, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Tidy and pick up litter from local parks.
What to wear/bring: Sensible footwear, protective gloves and warm clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5+
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Knight (02920 758289)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Knight (02920 758289)
Organised by: Llanishen Boys
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School Wood Spring Clean
Where? Farr (on B851), Highland
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Removing litter and other waste from newly-acquired community woodland site. This will be our first volunteer work day and will be followed by a celebration ceilidh to mark the community purchase.
Where's it happening? School Wood, Farr (on B851)
What will volunteers do? Help clean up community woodland - remove litter and some more bulky waste.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing, work gloves.
What will be provided: Gloves, bin bags, tabards, refreshments - celebration ceilidh afterwards.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Primary age children with adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers wanted.
Volunteer Contact: Marion McDonald (01808 521253)
Press/Media Contact: Marion McDonald (01808 521253)
Organised by: Strathnairn Community Woodlands
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Refurbishment of Community Garden
Where? Insch, Grampian
When? 15th March - 26th April 2003
What's it about? To clear the badly overgrown and weed infested area, cover with weed suppression material and install half-barrel tubs, planted with bulbs, shrubs, annuals and perennial flowers.
Where's it happening? Crossroads in center of village, Oyne, Insch
What will volunteers do? Clear area of weeds, old plants, shrubs and self-sown tree seedlings. Lay weed suppression matting. Fetch and place half-barrel tubs and quartz rocks. Fetch and spread bark mulch. Plant up tubs with dwarf shrubs, bulbs, perennials and annual flowers.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing, boots, gloves. Enthusiasm!
What will be provided: Tools (forks, spades, trowels etc.), trailer for transport of rubbish and fetching tubs, bark and materials. All materials, plants etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 5 years old. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? Village residents welcome
Volunteer Contact: Peter Marchant (01464 851315)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Marchant (01224 777686 (day), 01464 851315 (eve))
Organised by: Oyne Community Association
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Craigend Avenue Ponds
Where? Nr Milngavie, Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Repair erosion to the south bank of the ponds.
Where's it happening? Mudgock Country Park, Craigallian Rd, Nr Milngavie, Glasgow
What will volunteers do? Construct a wooden frame and attach it to the eroded banking, then shore up the bank to create a new pond edge.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots (if got any), wear old clothes.
What will be provided: Gloves, all tolls and equipment, wellington boots, training, lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets please, all volunteers must be 16 years and over.
How many NEW volunteers required? anyone who is interested
Volunteer Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6100)
Press/Media Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6100)
Organised by: Mugdock Conservation Volunteers
Email: iain@mcp.ndo.co.uk
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Primrose Planting in Blithfield Parish
Where? Rugeley, Staffordshire
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? To plant primrose plants in two sites in Blithfield Parish, on sloping roadside verges.
Where's it happening? Newton Hurst & Newton Village, Admaston, Rugeley
What will volunteers do? Plant 50 primrose plants on the 2 sites.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing for planting work.
What will be provided: Spades, trowels.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr A Vernon/Mr C E J Walker (01889 500455)
Organised by: Blithfield Parish Council
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Diamond Pride
Where? Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Phase 2 of a project begun last year to improve sunken shelter at the bottom of our street. We now have a new brick flowerbed which needs painting with masonry paint and planting out, plus a boat to be filled with annuals.
Where's it happening? Marine Parade, Saltburn by the Sea
What will volunteers do? Paint brick exterior of flower bed, paint walls of shelter, plant out annuals and shrubs. Litter pick and generally tidy area.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, plastic gloves, paint brushes, trowels, forks.
What will be provided: Tea.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Sarah Williams (01287 625394)
Organised by: Diamond Street Residents Association
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Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens Revitalisation
Where? Sheffield, South Yorkshire
When? 25th January & 26th April 2003
What's it about? Manage and clear the gardens which have been neglected. Re-plant where plants have died.
Where's it happening? Whinfell Quarry Gradens, Whirlow, Sheffield
What will volunteers do? Clear and sweep paths, remove dead wood, plant designated areas.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothing, gloves, refreshments.
What will be provided: Tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: David Craig (0114 2580 587)
Organised by: Friends of Whinfell Quarry Gardens
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Car Park Improvements
Where? Shenfield, Essex
When? 26 April 2003
What's it about? Improve a car park area by planting area with display of Guelder Rose - Dog Wood and other shrubs and plug plants.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Church Car Park, Hall Lane, Brentwood, Shenfield
What will volunteers do? Plant shrubs, lay weed suppressing membrane, cover with wood chips to give good effect.
What to wear/bring: Heavy shoes / small hand fork.
What will be provided: Refreshments and some tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: John Church (07702 250 779)
Organised by: St Mary's Shenfield PCC
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Church Grounds Improvement Scheme
Where? Shenfield, Essex
When? 26 April 2003
What's it about? Improve new churchyard and increase biodiversity by planting mixed wildlife hedgerow.
Where's it happening? St Mary's Church, Hall Lane, Brentwood, Shenfield
What will volunteers do? Plant hedgerows along graveyard boundary.
What to wear/bring: Spades and wear heavy shoes.
What will be provided: Refreshments and some tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: John Church (07702 250 779)
Organised by: St Mary's Shenfield PCC
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BLOT Tree Care Celebration - Beach Green
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? identify trees and understand their role in our lives and the environment. Anti-vandal education, protection and conservation awareness.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Water, weed, feed and mulch recently planted trees on Beach Green. Write tree wishes for the environment and hang on the trees. Collect litter.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm, waterproofs if raining.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT - Tree Sense - Adur Riverbank
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Use the senses to seek out wildlife living in and around the area using wood as protection and feeding/nesting habitat.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? With help from local ranger, be aware of wildlife and identify habitats where wildlife live and feed on wood. Use insect cases and glasses for closer identification.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm. Protective clothing and footwear if wet.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT - Tree Life - Sea Life? - Beach Hut No.39
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Awareness of boring/burrowing sea creatures which use wood for food and protection. How wood is used in the sea (boats, hulls, groynes, piers, masts). Litter pick flotsam and jetsam - natural v. man-made.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Litter pick from the beach - discover driftwood and habitats of sea creatures living in and on items found on the beach. Create fun maritime monsters/sea creatures.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Julie Hatcher (01903 737949)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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BLOT Tree Recycled into Paper
Where? Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Raising awareness of the importance of recycling and discovering one of the products from trees - paper making in a creative art form and fun.
Where's it happening? Church of Good Shepherd Church Hall, Kings Walk, Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea
What will volunteers do? Learn the skill of making paper and using it in a creative way incorporating natural materials, plants and petals to make an attractive piece of work from waste.
What to wear/bring: Creative enthusiasm, apron.
What will be provided: Expertise, knowledge, materials, equipment, refreshments, friendly faces.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? open house
Volunteer Contact: BLOT Secretary (01273 703405)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Joyce (01273 248678)
Organised by: Beach Landscape Opportunities Team (BLOT)
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Silchester Common Bridge Building
Where? Silchester, Hampshire
When? Saturday 12th & Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? To extend and repair bridges on Silchester Common, to prevent damage to the surrounding habitat and make it easier to cross the marshes.
Where's it happening? Silchester Common, Silchester
What will volunteers do? Handle wood and tools to sites, construct wooden walkways to bridges and steps up steep banks, cut steps in banks and support with wooden battens.
What to wear/bring: Boots, suitable clothing, some tools (spades, mallets).
What will be provided: Wood, nails, wire, saws, sledgehammers, gloves, safety gear. Insurance. Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? new members always welcome
Volunteer Contact: John Harrison (0118 970 1096)
Press/Media Contact: John Harrison (0118 970 1096)
Organised by: Silchester Volunteer Group
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Cock Alley
Where? St Albans, Hertfordshire
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? Cock Alley is an ancient footpath which has been sadly neglected. Our aim is to turn it into a beautifully planted area with shrubs, bulbs, ground cover etc.
Where's it happening? Cock Alley, St Albans
What will volunteers do? Mainly planting
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing and tools
What will be provided: Refreshments and snacks, and encouragement
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Carol Faux (01727 865802)
Organised by: O.V.A. Community
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Friends of Verulamium Park: Flowers for a Roman Wall
Where? St Albans, Herefordshire
When? Saturday 26th April 2003
What's it about? Plant autumn flowering cyclamen and foxgloves along the railed boundary of the remains of a Roman wall (2nd century AD) which protected the Roman city of Verulamium which underlays the park. A public footpath runs alongside.
Where's it happening? Verulamium Park, King Harry Lane, St Albans
What will volunteers do? Clear moss, leaves, weeds etc. from wall. Plant new plants.
What to wear/bring: Gardening gear, rubber gloves, stiff scrubbing brush/narrow metal wallpaper scraper. Refreshments are available nearby.
What will be provided: Own spades, trowels, plants, compost.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Madeleine Sansom (01727 846761)
Organised by: Friends of Verulamium Park
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Operation Compost Heap
Where? Stroud, Gloucestershire
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? To clear an area of waste ground in a corner of the school field and erect 2 compost bins and a wormery. Compost bins will be used to recycle waste from packed lunches. Compost produced will be returned to ground, used for raising plants by the pupils or sold to parents at school fetes.
Where's it happening? St Matthews Primary School, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud
What will volunteers do? Clear overgrown corner of school fields of brash, brambles, weeds. Erect two wooden compost bins and wormery.
What to wear/bring: Wear: protective gloves, suitable footwear. Bring: suitable tools, eg. Secateurs and packed lunch.
What will be provided: Drinks, nails and hammers to erect compost bins, carpet to cover compost.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. No unaccompanied children.
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Terry Clifford (01453 764705)
Press/Media Contact: Terry Clifford (01453 764705 (day), 01452 813944 (eve))
Organised by: St Matthews Primary School
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Beach Roamers
Where? Swansea, South Wales - Central
When? 26th April 2003
What's it about? To remove large stones and debris that cause hazard to the public on the beaches as part of our annual Spring clean month during April.
Where's it happening? Culver Beach, Swansea
What will volunteers do? Rubbish and litter that has collected during the winter months will be bagged and removed ready for when the public use the facilities.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof footwear and warm clothes. Gloves if possible.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? None.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5+
Volunteer Contact: Mr Geoff Payne (07974 955418)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Geoff Payne (07974 955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
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Rubbish? Sort It! Community Litter Pick
Where? Worcester, Worcestershire
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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Griffiths Court Flat Community Garden
Where? Blaenavon, South Wales - East
When? Sunday 27th April 2003
What's it about? To improve the garden by mending the fence to stop vandals getting in, building benches for community use and planting wild flowers.
Where's it happening? Griffiths Court Flats, Forgeside, Blaenavon
What will volunteers do? Mend and paint fence, build log benches, plant wild flowers.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Tools, protective clothing, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 10+
Volunteer Contact: Denise Walters (01495 791210)
Press/Media Contact: Denise Walters (01495 791210)
Organised by: Forgeside Tenants & Residents Association
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Lowland Footpaths
Where? Broxburn, Lothian
When? 26th & 27th April 2003
What's it about? To run training for volunteers and community group members in theory and practical application of lowland footpath creation and maintenance techniques.
Where's it happening? Oatridge Agricultural College, Ecclesmachan, Broxburn
What will volunteers do? Be trained in the theory and practical application of lowland footpath creation and maintenance.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof clothing, notebook and pen.
What will be provided: Tea/coffee, lunch, instruction, tools, materials, handouts related to the training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age over 16 years, no pets, phone for details about special needs provision
How many NEW volunteers required? 10+
Volunteer Contact: Kate Hookham (01786 479697)
Press/Media Contact: Kate Hookham (01786 479697 (day))
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
Email: k.hookham@btcv.org.uk
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Stockbridge Nature Reserve Maintenance
Where? Keighley, West Yorkshire
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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Grasmere Road Verges
Where? Liverpool Nr, Merseyside
When? 27 April 2003
What's it about? The verges along this lovely leafy lane are crying out to be planted with wildflowers. We would like to either sow a mixture of shady glade/hedgerow species or plant ready grown plants for a more instant effect. The local residents who have responsibility for maintaining the site have already cleared the verges of rubbish but would like our support with revitalising the habitat.
Where's it happening? Hightown, off A565 Liverpool to Southport, Liverpool Nr
What will volunteers do? Dig over the verges and remove weeds that have grown over the winter. Prepare the soil for sowing or planting. Either sow pure wildflower seed mixture or plant ready grown plants
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing. Refreshments. Gardening equipment
What will be provided: Wildflower seed mixture or ready grown specimens of various species
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Margaret Seddon (0151 929 2492)
Press/Media Contact: Margaret Seddon (0151 929 2492)
Organised by: Hightown Parish Council
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Beach Roamers
Where? Swansea, South Wales - Central
When? 27th April 2003
What's it about? To remove large stones and debris that cause hazard to the public on the beaches as part of our annual Spring clean month during April.
Where's it happening? Slade Bay, Swansea
What will volunteers do? Rubbish and litter that has collected during the winter months will be bagged and removed ready for when the public use the facilities.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof footwear and warm clothes. Gloves if possible.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? None.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5+
Volunteer Contact: Mr Geoff Payne (07974 955418)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Geoff Payne (07974 955418)
Organised by: Port Eynon Boat Club
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East Lothian Woodlands Weekend
Where? Tyninghame, Lothian
When? 26th-27th April 2003
What's it about? To visit two different woodlands in East Lothian, learn about the different wildlife and carry out conservation work.
Where's it happening? Binning Wood and Pishwanton Wood, Tyninghame
What will volunteers do? Clear invasive rhododendron in Binning Wood and carry out a series of conservations tasks in Pishwanton, including pond clearance, fence building and tree planting.
What to wear/bring: Warm waterproof clothes, walking boots or wellies, lunch for Saturday.
What will be provided: Transport from Edinburgh, overnight accommodation, food, a leader, risk assessment, first aid, protective clothing, tools, materials and equipment.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age range 14-25. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Penny Radway (0131 558 9571 (day), 0131 555 5488 (eve))
Organised by: The Green Team
Email: info@greenteam.abel.co.uk
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Village in Bloom
Where? Waterhouses, Durham
When? 27th April 2003
What's it about? Planting up tubs and hanging baskets. Weeding and pruning of garden around village hall.
Where's it happening? Village Hall, Station St, Waterhouses
What will volunteers do? Plant up and site tubs and baskets, weed garden, prune shrubs.
What to wear/bring: Suitable outdoor wear, any spare plants.
What will be provided: Garden tools, plants, baskets, hot drinks, toilet facilities.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs on leads, children supervised.
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Rhona Foster (0191 373 6054)
Press/Media Contact: Rhona Foster (0191 373 6054)
Organised by: Waterhouses Community Association
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Whitbread Hide
Where? Welshpool, Mid Wales
When? 27th April 2003
What's it about? To build a hide on one of the farms overlooking a large pool.
Where's it happening? Tynybryn, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool
What will volunteers do? Build a hide.
What to wear/bring: A smile!
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Janet Jenkins (01938 810275)
Organised by: Pontbren
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