Projects taking place in the week beginning 28 April 2003

Boxed In Window Boxes
Where? Lanchester, Durham
When? 28th April 2003
What's it about? To enhance the outdoor area of the Community Centre by providing window boxes.
Where's it happening? Community Centre, Lanchester
What will volunteers do? Build and secure window boxes/planters, select plants and flowers and maintain throughout year.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers are clients of Durham Day Service.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mark Carr (07786 191191)
Organised by: Durham Day Service
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Operation Butterfly
Where? Stroud, Gloucestershire
When? 28th April 2003
What's it about? To dig and prepare a border within the school environment area to plant with native species attractive to butterflies.
Where's it happening? St Matthews Primary School, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud
What will volunteers do? Dig and prepare border, and plant native plants.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Gloves, gardening tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Terry Clifford (01452 813944)
Organised by: St Matthews Primary School
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Coastwatch
Where? Barry, South Wales - Central
When? 29th April 2003
What's it about? Birdwatching and conservation work at Cold Knap, clearing the area of litter and debris.
Where's it happening? Cold Knap, The Knap, Barry
What will volunteers do? Watch birds, note birds they see. Clear litter from surrounding area.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs, suitable clothing - depending on weather.
What will be provided: Packed lunch.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Cheryl Quinn (02920 483030)
Organised by: Tremorfa Day Cente
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Tuesday Recycling Club
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 29th April 2003
What's it about? Litter awareness day
Where's it happening? Taff Embankments, City Centre, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Take part in a litter pick-up.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
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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Riverdale primary School Land Development 2003
Where? Redcar, Cleveland
When? Tuesday 29th April 2003
What's it about? To improve the appearance of the school grounds. We are in the early stages of planning a nature trail through wooded area, a butterfly garden and a meadow.
Where's it happening? Riverdale Pimary School, Redcar
What will volunteers do? Create a flower border at the front of the school.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Gardening tools, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be children and staff from the school.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Pam Shawcross (01642 471298)
Organised by: Riverdale Primary School
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Reed Bed Improvements
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? 29th April 2003
What's it about? To extend and improve the reed bed filters we constructed as part of Action Earth 2001/2002.
Where's it happening? Wildside Activity Centre, Hordern Road, Whitmore Reams, Wolverhampton
What will volunteers do? Make adjustments and improvements to existing reed bed filters, and extend the system. (The filters won the 2001/2002 Action Earth Award for the project that does most to promote sustainability).
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, packed lunch
What will be provided: Training/supervision
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Age 16+
How many NEW volunteers required? the more the merrier!
Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton-Evans/MikeJenkins (01902 572240)
Press/Media Contact: Chris Munton-Evans (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: info@wildsideac.co.uk
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Campsite Clear Up
Where? Aboyne, Grampian
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? Tidy up the campsite area on Glen Tanar Estate, which is used by scouts, D of E groups, Rudolph Steiner groups and many others.
Where's it happening? Campsite Glen, Tanar Estate, Aboyne
What will volunteers do? Tidy up the area. Clear the existing campfire area, replace log seats, restock firewood supply. Build new food storage area.
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? No
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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Clearing and Tidy Up
Where? Bristol, Avon
When? 19th-30th April 2003
What's it about? The enhancement of area around museum, which is overlooked by residential housing, and main road. To encourage wildlife and to get the local community to take a pride in this area.
Where's it happening? Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust, Tower Lane, Warmley, Bristol
What will volunteers do? Ground clearing, pruning bushes, create a wildlife habitat. Recycle the land rubbish.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 18s. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Margaret Hanks (0117 967 8587)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Margaret Hanks (0117 967 8587)
Organised by: Kingswood Heritage Museum Trust
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Frederick Holmes School Sensory Garden Project
Where? Hull, Humberside
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? To provide and plant various shrubs and plants for the school sensory garden. We will also purchase refreshments and protective clothing, ie. Gloves and knee pads, and any tools needed.
Where's it happening? Frederick Holmes School, Inglemire Lane, Hull
What will volunteers do? Help purchase and plants shrubs and plants as chosen by the school.
What to wear/bring: Wear old clothes.
What will be provided: Protective clothing, gloves, knee pads.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Volunteer Contact: Lauren Pace (01482 466270)
Press/Media Contact: Lauren Pace (01482 466270 (day), 07879 654902 (eve))
Organised by: Husso Student Community Action
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Nethybridge Playgroup Vegetable Garden
Where? Nethybridge, Highland
When? Wednesday 23rd April - Wednesday 30th April 2003
What's it about? To purchase tubs, soil, tools and other equipment for playgroup children to grow and care for their vegetables. This will be a fun activity for the children as much as a learning experience, in this year and in the future.
Where's it happening? Abernethy Primary School, Nethybridge
What will volunteers do? Plant out seedlings into the tubs, water and care for them under the direction of the play leader and assistants.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be children and parents from the playgroup.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Tracy Wood (01479 821274)
Organised by: Nethybridge Playgroup
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Foundation Stage Garden
Where? Pontefract (nr.), West Yorkshire
When? 29th & 30th April 2003
What's it about? Our new school nursery has just been built. Much of the land around the building we need to turn into a suitable play area for foundation aged children. As part of the area we intend to create a sensory garden.
Where's it happening? England Lane J & I, England Lane, Knottingley, Pontefract (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Clear site and prepare for planting.
What to wear/bring: Gloves, old clothes, spades, trowels, forks.
What will be provided: Gardening equipment, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Only parents/PTA members.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr W D Taylor (01977 722440 (day), 01977 643977 (eve))
Organised by: England Lane J & I
Email: headteacher@englandlane.wakefield.sch.uk
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Derwentside Doorstep Walks Event
Where? Stanley, Durham
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? To put on a way marking event in Stanley Burn Wood and to recruit volunteers to participate in the project in future.
Where's it happening? Craghead Village Hall, Standerton Terrace, Craghead, Stanley
What will volunteers do? Lead/participate in walk.
What to wear/bring: Comfortable sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing for the weather.
What will be provided: Staff time
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Claire Longstaff (01207 693202)
Press/Media Contact: Claire Longstaff (01207 693202 (day), 07966 330028 (eve))
Organised by: Groundwork West Durham
Email: gwkcraghead@hotmail.com
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Stock Fencing at Broughton Down
Where? Stockbridge, Hampshire
When? 30th April 2003
What's it about? Erect a length of stock fencing, using existing posts, so that sheep may eventually graze the down.
Where's it happening? Broughton Down, Broughton, Stockbridge
What will volunteers do? Fix stock netting to existing fence posts. Some initial scrub clearance along the fence line may be necessary.
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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