Projects taking place in the week beginning 13 January 2003

Clean Sweep
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 13th January 2003
What's it about? With volunteers we intend to highlight the amount of litter thrown onto main street in Splott.
Where's it happening? Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Collect and bag litter.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments and litter pick-ups.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None.
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Splott and Tremorfa Credit Union (02920 633865)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Royal (02920 633865)
Organised by: Splott and Tremorfa Credit Union
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The Holley Project
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 25th December 2002 - 13th January 2003
What's it about? Friends of the Dell to pick up rubbish, plant a border and make a garden in Peter Lea nursery. Make bird cakes for nursery table.
Where's it happening? Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Help with picking up rubbish, planting and making bird cakes.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing.
What will be provided: Transport, food and drink, bags.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Organised by: D.O.E. Project
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Bulb Planting
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 25th December 2002 - 13th January 2003
What's it about? Children from our school will invite their parents to plant bulbs in our sensory garden.
Where's it happening? Oakfield Primary School, Ferntree Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Help the children plant the bulbs.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: Gardening equipment - trowels etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: M Ruck (02920 799396)
Organised by: Oakfield Primary School
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Grayfield Wood
Where? High Littleton, Somerset
When? 25th December 2002 - 13th January 2003
What's it about? Our voluntary group are restoring a 90 acre wood. We need funds for equipment to enable us to clear woodland, repair footpaths, mend fences etc.
Where's it happening? Greyfield Wood, High Littleton
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?
Press/Media Contact: Derek Hudnott (01761 470847)
Organised by: Greyfield Wood Volunteer Support Group
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Christmas Clear-up
Where? Trelewis, South Wales - Central
When? 25th December 2002 - 13th Jan 2003
What's it about? There are trees to be cut back, soil to be moved and general maintenance work.
Where's it happening? Welsh International Climbing Centre, Trelewis
What will volunteers do? Help maintain paths, cut down branches and clear up debris.
What to wear/bring: Old clothing and suitable footwear.
What will be provided: Refreshments and all tools needed.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 40
Volunteer Contact: Howard Jackson (01443 710749)
Press/Media Contact: Howard Jackson (01443 710749 (day), 01443 410705 (eve))
Organised by: Welsh International Climbing Cente
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Newt Pond Habitat Improvements
Where? Coalville, Leicestershire
When? Tueday 14th January 2003
What's it about? Carry out reed control work on a pond which has Great Crested Newts, on a local nature reserve.
Where's it happening? Nature Alive, Coalville
What will volunteers do? Pull reed from a pond. Leave it stacked close by to pond. Learn about newt habitats.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch.
What will be provided: Minibus transport (9.30 Swadlincote Ski Centre, 10.00 Snibston Discovery Park, Coalville). Tools, training. Hot drinks, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? 16+ years.
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283229096)
Press/Media Contact: Lucy Ashworth (01283229096)
Organised by: BTCV
Email: L.Ashworth@btcv.org.uk
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Coppice Willows and Hedgeplanting - Upper Quarry Ground
Where? Evesham, Worcestershire
When? Tuesday 14th January 2003
What's it about? Managing coppice willows - cutting, bundling. Planting new hedges and protecting from rabbits.
Where's it happening? Upper Quarry Ground, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Cut down 1 year willow shoots, sort and bundle and store. Plant and protect native hedge plants on boundaries.
What to wear/bring: Waterproof warm clothes and footwear.
What will be provided: Gloves, tools, materials, instruction, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? Lots
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Waren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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New Hedge at Pangfield Farm
Where? Stanford Dingley (nr.), Berkshire
When? Tuesday 14th January 2003
What's it about? A new hedgerow to be planted along the boundary of Pangfield Farm.
Where's it happening? Pangfield Farm, Stanford Dingley (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will plant a new hedgerow.
What to wear/bring: Stout footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs, lunch.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs please.
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Volunteer Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Press/Media Contact: Karen Davies (0118 930 5336)
Organised by: Pang and Kennet Valleys Countryside Project
Email: kennet@valleys.freeserve.co.uk
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Trees on the Head
Where? Bridlington (nr.), Humberside
When? Wednesday 15th January 2003
What's it about? Tree planting at Head Farm. All indigenous: hawthorn, blackthorn, crabapple, dogrose, field maple and willow in a staggered row.
Where's it happening? Head Farm, Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Dig holes, plant trees with stakes and tubes
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothing/shoes
What will be provided: Trees, stakes, tubes, planting equipment, gloves, 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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Roman Road - Hay Cutting and Raking
Where? Cambridge (nr.), Cambridgeshire
When? 15th January 2003
What's it about? Restoration of chalk grassland on this linear site with short turf of special wildlife interest. Longer, rank areas of grass will be cut and raked off to encourage the rarer flora.
Where's it happening? Worsted Lodge, Babraham, Cambridge (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Rake up cut grassland into piles.
What to wear/bring: Wear old clothes and sturdy boots. Packed lunch. Waterproofs.
What will be provided: Tools, gloves, hot drinks at lunchtime.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age 18-70. No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Media Contact: Ian Webb (01223 712410)
Organised by: Cambridge Greenbelt Project
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Planting Blackthorn for Brown Hairstreak Butterfly
Where? Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire
When? Wednesday 15th January 2003
What's it about? Planting blackthorn whips to encourage our rare butterfly to lay eggs within the wood.
Where's it happening? Grafton Wood, Grafton Flyford
What will volunteers do? Students from local college will plant blackthorn as part of the practical part of their course, learning about the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly and its life history.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproof, strong footwear, gloves, other refreshments and drinks.
What will be provided: Tools, baked potatoes and cakes.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How many NEW volunteers required? any extra welcome
Volunteer Contact: John Tilt (01386 792458)
Press/Media Contact: John Tilt (01386 792458)
Organised by: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Butterfly Conservation
Email: John.Tilt2@btopenworld.com
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Recycle
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 16th January 2003
What's it about? set up a collection point for recycling yellow pages.
Where's it happening? Tremorfa Community Hall, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Collect and bag yellow pages and transport to recycling depot.
What to wear/bring: Nothing. Indoor Venue
What will be provided: Refreshments and transport
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? None
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Media Contact: Karen Royal (029 206 33 865)
Organised by: Splott and Tremorfa Credit Union
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Rhododendron Clearance at Ogston
Where? Clay Cross, Derbyshire
When? Tuesday 7th & 14th, Thursday 9th & 16th January 2003
What's it about? Working with volunteers to clear invasive rhododendron from around Ogston Reservoir in order to encourage a variety of native plants to grow instead.
Where's it happening? Ogston Reservoir (Grid ref: SK373594), Clay Cross
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be clearing rhododendron using traditional hand tools and will receive full training.
What to wear/bring: Lunch. Old, warm clothes, a waterproof and stout footwear.
What will be provided: Transport to the site from Wirksworth (8.45), Belper (9.10) and Derby (9.45) and back. All instruction, tools and PPE (personal protective equipment). Hot drinks and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Volunteers must be over 16 years, no upper age limit! Volunteers work at their own pace. No pets please.
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Volunteer Contact: Julia Gow (01629 825317)
Press/Media Contact: Julia Gow (01629 825317)
Organised by: BTCV Derbyshire
Email: Derbyshire@btcv.org.uk
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Cromford Persuaders
Where? Cromford, Derbyshire
When? 16th January 2003
What's it about? A class of children from Cromford Primary School will walk around the Rose End Meadows Nature Reserve highlighting where dog mess has been left. An adult will 'mark it' with a red flag on which the words 'Please take your mess home with you' are written. The children will then design and produce posters encouraging responsible ownership. A rota (of children and an adult) will be set up to replace posters as and when necessary.
Where's it happening? Rose End Meadows Nature Reserve / Cromford Primary School, Cromford
What will volunteers do? Volunteers (adults) will supervise children, making sure they don't come to any harm and helping them identify the problem. They will then go on a rota of people who check the posters, replacing them as necessary.
What to wear/bring: Warm, waterproof clothing. Wellies.
What will be provided: Gloves for adults (placing flags).
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? All volunteers will need to be checked through the school to satisfy legal requirements.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Carole Hockey (01773 881188(day), 01773 880329(eve))
Organised by: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
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Clearing Woodland & Ponds
Where? Newark, Nottinghamshire
When? 16th January 2003
What's it about? To clear site in Sherwood Forest and museum ready for school visits and public parties visits.
Where's it happening? Dukes Wood Reserve, Earking, Newark
What will volunteers do? Clear 2 ponds of leaves and branches. Cut back brambles on walks through the woods.
What to wear/bring: Wellingtons and gloves.
What will be provided: Tools, rakes, shears
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Kevin Topham (01623 882446)
Press/Media Contact: Kevin Topham (01623 882446)
Organised by: Friends of the Plantation
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Sustainability Trail
Where? Wolverhampton, West Midlands
When? 16th January 2003
What's it about? To create a self-guided tour of the various sustainable features to be found in and around Wildside Activity Centre.
Where's it happening? Wildside Activity Centre, Hordern Road, Wolverhampton
What will volunteers do? Sign-making, producing a guide leaflet
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? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Chris Munton-Evans/Mike Jenkins (01902 572240)
Press/Media Contact: Chris Munton-Evans (01902 572240)
Organised by: Wildside Volunteers
Email: info@wildsideac.co.uk
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Bird Watch
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 17th January 2003
What's it about? We will be taking the children to a local woods for a bird watch.
Where's it happening? Llanrumney Woods, Llanrumney, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Observe and record local birds and make a graph showing numbers recorded.
What to wear/bring: Sensible shoes and warm clothing.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10-20
Volunteer Contact: Mrs G Williams (02920 777124)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs G Williams (02920 777124)
Organised by: Cymdeithias Rhieni
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Planting Bonanza
Where? Colne, Lancashire
When? Moday 13th - Friday 17th January 2003
What's it about? To involve the preschool children in bulb planting, feeding and care. They will watch them grow and hopefully become more aware of how things grow.
Where's it happening? Foulridge Village Hall, Parkinson Street, Foulridge, Colne
What will volunteers do? Parents will be helping with digging and planting alongside the young children.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, bring any spare tools.
What will be provided: Tools, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Hartley (01282 868549)
Organised by: Foulridge Preschool
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Wildlife Garden Improvement
Where? Stirling, Central
When? Friday 17th January 2003
What's it about? To fell some small trees and to chop up existing piles of logs to make habitat piles. The aim is to make the garden more attractive to wildlife and enjoyable to visit for man.
Where's it happening? BTCV Scotland Wildlife Garden, Stirling
What will volunteers do? Help to move and stack the logs. It is hoped that we can assist one volunteer to obtain a valuable chainsaw certificate.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs, wellies or boots, lunch, gloves.
What will be provided: Tools and instruction, tea, coffee, biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No age restrictions.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Miles Dickinson (0171 969 8046)
Press/Media Contact: Miles Dickinson (01786 479697)
Organised by: BTCV Scotland
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Forest Hands - Heathland Project
Where? Epping Forest, Essex
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? Heathland restoration - to clear an area of secondary woodland creating an open area to allow re-establishment of heather.
Where's it happening? Jack's Jill Car Park, Epping Forest
What will volunteers do? Activities will include tree felling, scrub control and log cutting
What to wear/bring: Sturdy boots and wet weather gear if necessary
What will be provided: Tools, hot drinks and barbeque
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 25
Volunteer Contact: Epping Forest Centenary Trust (020 8508 9061)
Press/Media Contact: Nicola Ward (020 8508 9061)
Organised by: Epping Forest Centenary Trust
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Northampton Community Clean-ups/Residents Gating Scheme
Where? Northampton, Northamptonshire
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? Local community groups, residents associations etc. will undertake litter-picks, clean-ups, tidy-ups etc.
Where's it happening? Ashwood/Beechwood Road - alley, Old Duston, Northampton
What will volunteers do? Litter picking, vegetation management, promotion and publicity.
What to wear/bring: Suitable warm and protective clothing, boots etc.
What will be provided: Bin bags, litter-pickers, gloves. Risk assessments prior to work. Final disposal of rubbish.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Darren Rolls (01604 233500 ext.4474 (day), 07941 280408 (eve))
Organised by: Northampton Borough Council
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The Great Noar Hill Scrub Bash
Where? Selborne (nr.), Hampshire
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? Now becoming an annual event. We will be clearing some of the encroaching scrub that prevents the growth of orchids on the site. This will also be an introductory task for anyone new to the important work of nature conservation.
Where's it happening? Noar Hill, Selborne (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Scrub clearance. Since the halt of grazing on the site, constant efforts have to be made to clear it of hawthorn, enabling its rich variety of orchids to grow.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch, strong protective gardening gloves, waterproofs
What will be provided: Tools, training, safety talk, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pets not encouraged for safety reasons.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547508)
Press/Media Contact: Mark Dakin (01252 547508)
Organised by: Hampshire Conservation Volunteers
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Tree Planting
Where? Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? Dutch Elm disease is destroying a lot of elm trees on the island, so we are cutting about 10+ down in the churchyard, and replacing them with live trees.
Where's it happening? Shalfleet Church, Shalfleet
What will volunteers do? Help cut down trees then replant with other live trees.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, wellies/stout boots, hot drinks
What will be provided: Hot drinks, gloves, some tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No age limit
How many NEW volunteers required? 10 +
Volunteer Contact: Peter Gibson (01983 755169)
Press/Media Contact: Peter Gibson (01983 755169)
Organised by: West Wight Conservation Group
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Wellys & Wotnots
Where? South Hiendley, West Yorkshire
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? To plant pond plants in the community garden and do a general tidy up
Where's it happening? South Hiendley J & I School, Main Street, South Hiendley
What will volunteers do? Plant water lilies and reeds in the pond and round it, general tidy up of garden
What to wear/bring: Wellys and waterproofs
What will be provided: Refreshments and tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No restriction
How many NEW volunteers required? 5 to 10
Volunteer Contact: Phyllis Catton (01226 717136)
Press/Media Contact: Phyllis Catton (01226 717136)
Organised by: Friends of 5th Hiendley J & I School
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Bird Cakes for Wild Birds
Where? Woodbridge, Suffolk
When? 18th January 2003
What's it about? To educate the younger members of the community to identify birds and learn about how to make bird cakes to help the birds find food during the winter. (Enlarging our environmental project to educate parishioners about their natural environment)
Where's it happening? Parham Village Hall, Main Road, Parham, Woodbridge
What will volunteers do? Learn how to make bird cakes for wild birds. Learn to identify different species that will come to feed.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes
What will be provided: Instruction; beef suet, cones, wood, wild bird seed
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 3 - 11 years
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Annette Gray (01728 746317)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Annette Gray (01473 242500(day), 01728 746317(eve))
Organised by: Parham Biodiversity Action Plan
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Path Clearance - Strawberry Line Local Nature Reserve
Where? Yatton, Avon
When? Saturday 18th January 2003
What's it about? To clear bramble etc. away from path on local nature reserve, which is a disused railway line
Where's it happening? Strawberry Line, near Yatton Station, Yatton
What will volunteers do? Use edge tools to remove bramble and weeds from path edge. Clear litter. Make habitat piles. Possibly have a bonfire.
What to wear/bring: Stout boots, preferably steel toe-caps, old clothes
What will be provided: Tools, training, work gloves, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs. No under 14s
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Tony Moulin (01934 834282)
Press/Media Contact: Tony Moulin (01934 834282)
Organised by: YACWAG
Email: moulin@tinyworld.co.uk
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Rubbish Clearnace/Removal and Skip Filling
Where? Evesham, Worcestershire
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? Clearance of old polytunnel frameworks, tyres, cloches, plastic and other rubbish on Upper Quarry Ground which is to become an orchard/public open space.
Where's it happening? Upper Quarry Ground, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Clear all rubbish and fill a skip with it.
What to wear/bring: Stout waterproof shoes/wellies. Warm waterproof clothes.
What will be provided: Gloves, refreshments, any tools needed.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? New volunteers always welcome
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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A & B Alley Clearance
Where? Northampton, Northamptonshire
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? To clear rubbish and overgrown trees, weeds etc. from a local alleyway.
Where's it happening? Rear of 14 to 30 Ashwood Road, and 8 to 36 Beechwood Road, Northampton
What will volunteers do? Cut back overgrowing trees and shrubs, dig out elder and blackberry within the alley. Pick rubbish and bag up for pre-arranged collection. Chop out weeds, level ground and remove larger items (fence panels, large stones, planks etc.) to one end of alley ready for placing in skip.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Bags, gloves and goggles (supplied by Northampton Borough Council Community Environment Development). Skip.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Media Contact: Vernon Nicholls (01604 751330)
Organised by: A & B Gating Scheme
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Claypit Challengers
Where? Nottingham (nr.), Nottinghamshire
When? 18th & 19th January 2003
What's it about? To replace dead hedging with fencing to give greater protection to the Lovel Meadow area
Where's it happening? Wilford Claypit Nature Reserve, Compton Acres, Wilford, Nottingham (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Remove dead hedgeing and install new fence
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, stout shoes/wellingtons, lunch and drink. Make sure your tetanus is up to date.
What will be provided: Tools, training and gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. Children under 12 must be with an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? up to 5
Volunteer Contact: Derek Rudge (0115 9100 712 or 07950 211083)
Press/Media Contact: Derek Rudge (0115 9100 712 or 07950 211083)
Organised by: Wildlife Trust
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Path Finders
Where? Swansea, South Wales - West
When? 19th January 2003
What's it about? We will be cycling along a public pathway clearing any obstacles which prevent access.
Where's it happening? Llyn Llech Owain CP, Gorslas, Crosshand, Swansea
What will volunteers do? Clear any obstructions and note unsafe pathways.
What to wear/bring: Bikes, warm clothes.
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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Litter Pick Project
Where? Whiteley, Hampshire
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? To collect all litter and plastic bags from trees, shrubs and hedge areas between Whiteley Shopping Village roundabout and the Tesco roundabout along Whiteley Way at Whiteley
Where's it happening? Whiteley Way, Whiteley
What will volunteers do? Help collect rubbish and plastic bags from previously identified areas
What to wear/bring: Protective clothing if weather conditions dictate
What will be provided: Refreshments, litter pickers, protective gloves and rubbish bags. Also collection of rubbish at end of project
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children must be accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? As many as possible from Whiteley
Volunteer Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Press/Media Contact: Christopher Milnes (01489 881251)
Organised by: Whiteley Greens Group
Email: johnhall@holeinone.fsworld.co.uk
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Chalk Grassland Restoration
Where? Whitfield (nr), Kent
When? Sunday 19th January 2003
What's it about? Felling sycamore regrowth and scrub for the benefit of the Adonis blue butterfly and wart biter bush cricket.
Where's it happening? Lydden Temple Ewell, Whitfield (nr)
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: John McAllister (07714 238174/ 01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25