Projects taking place in the week beginning 10 February 2003

Bill & Ben Model
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? Make Bill & Ben and sunflower model from recycled materials to sit on bench in playground.
Where's it happening? Rumney Community Centre, Rumney, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Collect snack pots or flowerpots from local people and businesses. Paint pots and assemble into life size people, and large sunflower made with recycled material.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All materials needed.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: D Crimmins (07790 260453 (day), 02920 293874 (eve))
Organised by: Rumney Little People Playgroup
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Fledgling Babies
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? Using different types of material in a recycled workshop, eg. turning cardboard boxes into birdboxes.
Where's it happening? Whitchurch Community Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff
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? 5
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by:
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Wildflower Garden
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? Friday 10th February 2003
What's it about? Planting bulbs with special needs children
Where's it happening? Llandof Woods, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Dig and plant spring bulbs around an open seated area
What to wear/bring: Strong footwear and warm clothes
What will be provided: Bulbs and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10-15
Volunteer Contact: ()
Press/Media Contact: Rhiannon Simms (07762 749008)
Organised by: Ysgol Gyfun Glan Taf
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School Grounds Hedgerow
Where? Farnborough, Hampshire
When? 26th & 31st January and 7th & 10th February 2003
What's it about? Continue to develop a hedgerow around the school grounds. Over the past 10 years we have been planting a variety of native hedgerow plants, creating a hedgerow suitable for a variety of wildlife. Extension of habitats within the school grounds.
Where's it happening? Farnborough Grange Nursey Infant Community School & EYC, Moor Road, Farnborough
What will volunteers do? Help the children to plant hedgerow and support them with the digging.
What to wear/bring: Outdoor protective clothing for cold and rain, boots.
What will be provided: Light refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs on site.
How many NEW volunteers required? All would be welcome
Volunteer Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879)
Press/Media Contact: Jane Armstrong (01252 541879 (day), 01189 760510 (eve))
Organised by: Farnborough Grange Nursery Infant Community School & EYC
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Recycled Greenhouse
Where? Glasgow, Strathclyde
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? To build a greenhouse from recycled materials for use by myself and other allotment holders.
Where's it happening? Queen's Park Allotments, Glasgow
What will volunteers do?
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Queen's Park Allotment Association
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Provision of Stimulating Outside Areas for Foundation Stage of Learning
Where? Grimsby, Lincolnshire
When? 26th January - 10th February 2003
What's it about? We are transforming our Nursery area in school to provide an aesthetic but exciting learning space for the youngest pupils to explore and work/play in. Part of this involves the creation of raised planting beds which will offer scents and colours for the children to enjoy and wonder about. The children will also care for the areas with their teachers, but we also hope that such plants will attract butterflies and other insects and mini-beasts.
Where's it happening? Springfield Primary School, Springwood Crescent, Grimsby
What will volunteers do? Help set out plants.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All gloves, tools, compost etc.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mr D M Thomas (01472 230260)
Organised by: Springfield Primary School
Email: Head@springfield.ne-lincs.sch.uk
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Little Wold Project
Where? Hull (nr.), Humberside
When? Monday 10th February 2003
What's it about? Thiining and re-spacing of trees at Little Wold Plantation so that ash is favoured over beech and then sycamore.
Where's it happening? Little Wold Plantation, South Cave, Hull (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Using hand tools, fell young sycamore and beech trees so that the ash is encouraged to grow.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs, study shoes/boots, packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tea/coffee and biscuits, first aid provision, tools, supervision and leadership.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Ages 16 and over (with parental consent form if under 18). No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: Philippa Statter (01904 644300)
Press/Media Contact: Philippa Statter (01904 644300)
Organised by: BTCV East Yorkshire
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Pupil's Recycling Initiative
Where? London, Greater London
When? 26th January - 10th February 2003
What's it about? Collection of mobile phones, inkjet and laser cartridges and aluminium cans amongst local community and businesses. Leaflet drop to local business in particular.
Where's it happening? Beis Malka Trust, 93 Alkham Road, London
What will volunteers do? Deliver 1000 new copies of the pupils of Beis Malks School's recycling initiative leaflets top local businesses.
What to wear/bring: Warm/waterproof clothing appropriate for being outdoors in the weather on the day.
What will be provided: Leaflets, list of businesses.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? 11-16 years
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Joanna Dresdner (020 8806 7417)
Organised by: Beis Malka Trust
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Stocking the New Pond in the School Grounds
Where? Newport, South Wales - East
When? Monday 10th February 2003
What's it about? Last term my class redug the school pond which had become very overgrown and kept drying out. We hired a man with a digger but the rest of the work was done by the class. We dug levels, lined with carpet, relined and filled. We now have a lovely large pond but there is virtually nothing in it! My environmentalists' club wish to line the pond with upside down turf and then plant a variety of pond plants in it.
Where's it happening? Gaer Junior School, Gaer Road, Newport
What will volunteers do? Line pond with turf and plant water plants.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, wellies.
What will be provided: Refreshments - drinks and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Volunteer Contact: Mrs Mary Watkins (01633 263407)
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Mary Watkins (01633 263407)
Organised by: Gaer Junior Young Environmentalists' Club
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Bulbs for Deeplish
Where? Rochdale, Lancashire
When? 10th February 2003
What's it about? To link in with awareness of colour in spring and new growth by planting and observing plant growth.
Where's it happening? Deeplish School Grounds, Rochdale
What will volunteers do? Parents will help plant bulbs, digging the ground.
What to wear/bring: Wellington boots, coats.
What will be provided: Spades, bulb planters.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Volunteer Contact: Anita Randhawa (01706 647584)
Press/Media Contact: Anita Randhawa (01706 647584)
Organised by: Deeplish School
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Sparkling Hanging Baskets
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 11th February 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? Fallows Road, 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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Hilton Pathways
Where? Derby nr, Derbyshire
When? 11/02/03
What's it about? A group of students (yr11) from our school will spend a day working on a Derbyshire Wildlife Trust SSSI to make an existing path safer and more accessible for the general public and wheelchair users.
Where's it happening? Hilton Gravel Pits Neture Reserve (SSSI), Near Hilton Village, Derby nr
What will volunteers do? Attach chickenwire to existing boardwalk to make it non-slip. Also construct handles.
What to wear/bring: Stout Shoes, warm and waterproof clothing, drinks
What will be provided: Gloves, lunch, tools, materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Adults supervising the students need to have undergone disclosure.
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Martin Wedgewood (01889 561 820)
Organised by: Thomas Alleynes High School
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Parish Sanctuary - Fencing
Where? Evesham, Worcestershire
When? Tuesday 11th February 2003
What's it about? Erect fencing on two boundaries of this 1 acre field
Where's it happening? Boobys Close, Quarry Lane, Cleeve Prior, Evesham
What will volunteers do? Erect field fencing, post and wire on southern boundary and repair fencing on eastern boundary.
What to wear/bring: Strong waterproof clothing and footwear.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, instructions, gloves.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? As may as willing
Volunteer Contact: Lin Warren (01789 778570)
Press/Media Contact: Don Warren (01789 778570)
Organised by: Cleeve Prior Heritage Trust
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Habitat Management at Pegsdon Hills
Where? Pegsdon, Bedfordshire
When? Tuesday 11th February 2003
What's it about? To perform essential management work which involves the clearing of scrub growth from an important grassland area.
Where's it happening? Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve, Pegsdon
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
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Tree Planting
Where? Barry, South Wales - Central
When? Wednesday 12th February 2003
What's it about? Replace dead and unhealthy trees with new standards grown at our nursery from bought whips.
Where's it happening? Main Drive/Tree Nursery, Barry
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?
Organised by: The Amelia Trust Farm
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Yew Can Plant This Hedge
Where? Bridlington (nr.), Humberside
When? Wednesday 12th February 2003
What's it about? To plant yew hedging along part of Danes Dykes exit road
Where's it happening? Danes Dyke, Flamborough, Bridlington (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Plant, stake and tube yew tree whips along roadside
What to wear/bring: Wear warm/waterproof clothes/shoes
What will be provided: Gloves, plants, tubes, stakes, refreshments, tools
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children need to 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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Planting Hazel to Create Coppice Area
Where? Brockenhurst, Hampshire
When? 12th February 2003
What's it about? Plant hazel whips in woodland clearing to create coppice. (Valuable habitat plus material to work in future.)
Where's it happening? Countryside Education Trust, Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst
What will volunteers do? Plant hazel whips
What to wear/bring: Outdoor clothes, wellies or waterproof footwear, lunch.
What will be provided: Refreshments, tools, plants.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets. Children have to be accompanied by adults.
How many NEW volunteers required? 1-10 or more
Volunteer Contact: Vivien Drake (01590 612401)
Press/Media Contact: Vivien Drake (01590 612401)
Organised by: Countryside Education Trust
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Bird Box Building
Where? Vicarage Lane, Suffolk
When? 12/02/03
What's it about? The Cub Scouts will be making boxes to put up in local nature reserves or in the village. This part of their DIY World Conservation and Naturalist badge work.
Where's it happening? 1st Acton & Walding Field Cub Scout, Acton Primary School, Vicarage Lane
What will volunteers do? Help construct the boxes from scratch over two weeks under the supervision from adults working in teams to achieve this.
What to wear/bring: Their Cub Scout uniform
What will be provided: Wood, and all materials required for constructing boxes
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Need to be our Cub Scouts to take part
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Volunteer Contact: Cliff Dark (01787 378 071)
Press/Media Contact: Cliff Dark (01787 378 071)
Organised by: 1st Acton & Walding Field Cub Scout
Email: cliff@kingfisher88.freeserve.co.uk
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Sparkling Hanging Baskets
Where? Birmingham, West Midlands
When? 13th February 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? Barrows Road, 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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Wildlife Area Improvement
Where? Gloucester, Gloucestershire
When? Thursday 13th February 2003
What's it about? To provide a compost bin in a derelict area of the wildlife area to encourage composting of garden waste and use as a resource to enhance the curriculum.
Where's it happening? Hatherley Infant School, Hatherley Road, Gloucester
What will volunteers do? Help construct a wooden slatted compost bin for use in the recycling of garden waste.
What to wear/bring: Protective clothes, basic wood working tools.
What will be provided: Refreshments, materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets or young children.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mrs J Gillard (01452 522027)
Organised by: Hatherley Infant School
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Whitbread Action Earth Tree Planting
Where? Melksham, Wiltshire
When? Thursday 13th February 2003
What's it about? To plant young mature trees on school frontage to compensate for increase in car park area.
Where's it happening? The George Ward School, Melksham
What will volunteers do? Prepare the site, plant a malus tree.
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Soil nutrients, tools, supervision.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Plan to involve a small group of year 7s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Mrs Mavis King MBE (01225 702 495)
Organised by: The George Ward School
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Improving Heath Edge for Butterflies
Where? Taunton, Somerset
When? Thursday 13th February 2003
What's it about? Coppicing scrub edge and clearing brambles adjacent to open heath.
Where's it happening? Langford Heathfield, Langford Budville, Taunton
What will volunteers do? Coppice hazel using bowsaws and stack brash over stools to prevent deer damage. Clear brambles using slashers.
What to wear/bring: Packed lunch and hot drink. Working boots or wellingtons, waterproofs, warm old clothing.
What will be provided: Instruction, tools, gloves and first aid.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Age over 16. Dogs under strict control.
How many NEW volunteers required? None
Press/Media Contact: Margaret Palmer (01823 337570)
Organised by: Taunton Midweek Conservation Volunteers
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Visit to Experts for Floral Advice
Where? Llandeilo (nr.), West Wales
When? Friday 14th February 2003
What's it about? Group of volunteers to visit the National Botanical Garden of Wales to obtain expert advice on planting village scheme.
Where's it happening? National Botanical Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llandeilo (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Visit the Botanical Gardens and have a formal discussion with one of their experts on planting primroses, cowslips and floral boxes in our village. There will also be a demonstration in which volunteers will be practically involved.
What to wear/bring: Pencils and notebooks.
What will be provided: Transport, refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? new volunteers wanted
Volunteer Contact: Ian or Dennis (01834 811282)
Press/Media Contact: Rosemarie Irvine (01834 811282)
Organised by: Sardis Parks & Gardens
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Swiss Valley Litter Pick
Where? Llanelli, West Wales
When? 14th February 2003
What's it about? Litter picking on the Swiss Valley Cycletrack, working with children from the adjacent primary school in Furnace.
Where's it happening? Swiss Valley Cycletrack, Llanelli
What will volunteers do? Pick up litter around the school and on the cycle track which passes the school.
What to wear/bring: No special requirements.
What will be provided: Litter pickers, gloves, rubbish bags.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Volunteer will be school staff, pupils and parents.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Laura Lockwood (01792 467954)
Organised by: Sustrans
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Applemore Action Group
Where? Beaulieu, Hampshire
When? 1st and 15th February 2003
What's it about? Pupils from Applemore College Geography Group will be cutting and burning rhododendron as part of a long term heathland restoration project.
Where's it happening? Hartford Heath, New Forest Study Centre, Beaulieu
What will volunteers do? Use bow saws and loppers to cut down and clear encroaching rhododendron, then burn branches to prevent regrowth.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, waterproofs.
What will be provided: Tea, squash, biscuits. Jacket potato lunch. Gloves. Tools.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Angela Munn (01590 612401 (day), 02380 671235 (eve))
Organised by: Countryside Education Trust
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Clean Up
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? Help clear a public area in Splott Park
Where's it happening? Splott Park, Splott, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Clear a section of park of litter.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes and gloves.
What will be provided: Litter pick-ups and refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
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
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Water of Leith Bird Box Installation
Where? Edinburgh, Lothian
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? To make and install bird boxes (including a kingfisher tunnel) on the Slateford-Gorgie section of the Water of Leith
Where's it happening? Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh
What will volunteers do? Assemble and erect bird boxes, including one kingfisher tunnel nest and 10+ boxes for tits/robins/owls
What to wear/bring: Old clothes, hammers
What will be provided: Work gloves, tools, ladders, lunches
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Any under 12 should be accompanied by a parent
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Helen Sadler, Trust Manager (0131 455 7367 (day), 07801 945369 (eve))
Organised by: Water of Leith Conservation Trust
Email: admin@waterofleith.demon.co.uk
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Bird Box Building Day
Where? Gloucester, Gloucestershire
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? An event where families can make bird boxes for themselves and nature areas throughout the city of Gloucester. The project will be set in the most deprived ward of Gloucester City and we are hoping to encourage volunteers from the surrounding locality.
Where's it happening? St James City Farm, 23 Albany Street, Tredworth, Gloucester
What will volunteers do? Build the bird boxes under our supervision. We will also advise them on care of bird boxes, how to put them up, where to put them up etc.
What to wear/bring: Themselves.
What will be provided: Tools, light refreshments, wood, screws, nails, expertise.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs at the farm.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Tanya Feaset (01452 396831)
Press/Media Contact: Tanya Feaset (01452 396831)
Organised by: Urban Wildspace Project
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Oswaldkirk Footpath and Step Construction Day
Where? Helmsley (nr.), North Yorkshire
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? Teams of volunteers will be used to improve this footpath which provides public access to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Where's it happening? Oswaldkirk Village, Helmsley (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Practical work to clear and improve the footpath and provide steps and revetments to provide better access to the countryside.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy shoes/boots, warm waterproof clothes, a packed lunch.
What will be provided: Tools and equipment, instruction and supervision of work and provision of qualified first aiders. Transport to site from York (subject to space and prior booking), and tea and biscuits.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Must be over 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 (day), 01904 438481 (eve))
Organised by: BTCV - York
Email: york@btcv.org.uk
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Save Our Sparrows
Where? London, Greater London
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? To build sparrow nest boxes. To increase the number of sparrows in Islington.
Where's it happening? Crouch Hill Recreation Centre, 83 Crouch Hill, London
What will volunteers do? Design and produce 10 bird boxes for house sparrows for the Parkland Walk Nature Reserve as part of Islington's B.A.P.
What to wear/bring: Old clothes.
What will be provided: All materials and refreshments. Protective clothing.
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? Volunteers will be from CAPE Play & Youth project only.
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as we can.
Volunteer Contact: Archie Mornell (0207 272 4243)
Press/Media Contact: Carl-Edward Chambers (0207 272 4243)
Organised by: CAPE Play and Youth Group
Email: ecocentre@dial.pipex.com
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Build a Bird Box Day
Where? Loughton, Essex
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? Volunteers will make bird boxes from kits provided and take them away to put in their own gardens
Where's it happening? Epping Forest Field Studies Centre, High Beach, Loughton
What will volunteers do? They can build a bird box each and will be given information on the best places for it to be positioned to attract the birds. They will take part in either the morning or the afternoon session
What to wear/bring: Nothing
What will be provided: Bird box kits, drinks and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 40
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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UEW - Create Hanging Baskets
Where? Manchester, Greater Manchester
When? 15th February 2003
What's it about? The project needs brightening up outside. We are going to create several hanging baskets and also add plants/bulbs in the enormous rockery.
Where's it happening? UEW, Broadoak Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester
What will volunteers do? Plant bulbs, create hanging baskets.
What to wear/bring: Waterproofs and sturdy shoes.
What will be provided: Waterproofs, tools, materials, food.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Volunteer Contact: Sally-Anne (0161 8330245)
Press/Media Contact: Samantha Elkailani (0161 8330245 (day) 07719 330207 (eve))
Organised by: CSV Go Manchester
Email: gomanchester@csv.org.uk
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Milngavie Pond Island Project
Where? Milngavie, Strathclyde
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? To build a floating island, providing a safe haven for the waterbirds that use the pond.
Where's it happening? Milngavie C.E. Centre, Milngavie
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?
Organised by: Bearsden & Milngavie RSPB Wildlife Explorers
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The Woodshed Bird Box Making
Where? Newport, Isle of Wight
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? Get primary school children together making bird boxes for their school wildlife garden
Where's it happening? Carisbrooke Primary School, Newport
What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be given bird box wood to cut to spec. This will then be put together following a plan and the boxes will be fixed in suitable positions. Alternatives will be bat and bug boxes.
What to wear/bring: Warm, comfortable clothing. Food and soft drinks if required.
What will be provided: Tea/coffee, instruction, tools and materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? All minors need adult supervision
How many NEW volunteers required? 15 children, 10 adults
Volunteer Contact: Kate Harvey (01983 532121)
Press/Media Contact: Lois Prior (01983 532121 (day), 01983 533158 (eve))
Organised by: Wight Green Centre, Island Volunteers
Email: action21@wightgreencentre.demon.co.uk
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Love Nests for Birds
Where? Sleaford, Lincolnshire
When? Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2003
What's it about? Make bird nesting boxes.
Where's it happening? Parva House, Little Hale, Sleaford
What will volunteers do? Make bird nesting boxes
What to wear/bring: Nothing.
What will be provided: Everything
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? must be Nettleham Guides
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Media Contact: Rachel Wydrzynska (01522 752371)
Organised by: 1st Nettleham Guides
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Millfield Magic
Where? Sompting, West Sussex
When? Saturday 15th February 2003
What's it about? To bring some colour to the estate, involving local children. To start to environmentally improve the estate
Where's it happening? Millfield, Sompting
What will volunteers do? Plant summer bulbs on the few areas suitable on the estate - the children are keen to have flowers on the estate.
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and drinks
What will be provided: Some gloves and some digging equipment
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Volunteer Contact: (01273 263333)
Press/Media Contact: Mick Cook (01903 763174)
Organised by: Millfield Tenants and Residents Association
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Bird Cakes
Where? Barnetby, Lincolnshire
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? To produce bird cakes which will be distributed to the children that make them and the housebound
Where's it happening? Grasby Village Hall, Staion Rd, Grasby, Barnetby
What will volunteers do? Supervise the making of the cake by school children
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: All tools, plans and leaflets to take away
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No
How many NEW volunteers required? no limit
Volunteer Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Press/Media Contact: Ifor Barton (01652 628391)
Organised by: Grasby Project
Email: iforbarton@supanet.com
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Hooked 2
Where? Bridgend (nr.), South Wales - Central
When? Sunday 16th February 2003
What's it about? To remove discarded litter and associated material linked to fishing.
Where's it happening? llantrithyd Lake, Cowbridge, Bridgend (nr.)
What will volunteers do? Remove litter from the edge and area surrounding the lake.
What to wear/bring: Cold weather clothing and protective gloves.
What will be provided: Refreshments.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? approx 20
Volunteer Contact: Lyndon Villis (07753 163468)
Press/Media Contact: Lyndon Villis (07753 163468)
Organised by: Glamorgan Angling Association
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Woodland Work Party
Where? Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
When? 16/02/03
What's it about? Taking our cub scouts (8-10 year old) to a nature reserve where they can take part in some practice reserve management (we will be clearing old and dead wood into piles and burning it, restoring the habitat etc. Also they will learn about the reserve and wildlife there and have a tour of the reserve. This is part of their global conservation and naturalist badges.
Where's it happening? Lackford Lakes, Suffolk Wildlife Reserve, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds
What will volunteers do? Help with some practice management on the reserve. This will be with the reserve wardens and adult cub leaders. Work to be done is to collect and cut down dead wood from an area of the reserve and to then burn it.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothing, boots and wellingtons, food and drink for the morning
What will be provided: Protective Gloves, Transport to the reserve
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: Cliff Dark (01787 378 071)
Organised by: 1st Acton & Walding Field Cub Scout
Email: cliff@kingfisher88.freeserve.co.uk
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Clean Up
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? To remove litter from the Arches Splott Industrial Estate
Where's it happening? Portmanmoor Road, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? A litter pick up.
What to wear/bring: Sensible shoes and warm clothes.
What will be provided: Refreshments, postage-related costs.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 15-25
Volunteer Contact: Mike Wardle (02920 251506)
Press/Media Contact: Mike Wardle (02920 251506)
Organised by: Splott Adventure Amateur Boxing
Email: michael.wardle@ntlworld.com
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Spring Bulbs
Where? Cardiff, South Wales - Central
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? We are going to revamp a run down public area within a car park, including a seated area and flower beds.
Where's it happening? Splott Swimming Pool, Muiriton Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff
What will volunteers do? Assemble and fix seat, dig and resoil flowerbed, plant bulbs.
What to wear/bring: Warm clothes, gloves.
What will be provided: Materials.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No.
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Volunteer Contact: Mr Daniel Raisis (02920 462548)
Press/Media Contact: Mr Daniel Raisis (02920 462548)
Organised by: Squids Flyers
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Chalk Grassland Restoration
Where? Hartlip (nr), Kent
When? Sunday 16th February 2003
What's it about? Using bowsaws and loppers to control the scrub for the benefit of the fragrant orchid.
Where's it happening? Queendown Warren, Hartlip (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: Robert Sonnen (07740 182878/01622 662012)
Press/Media Contact: Dan Attwood (01622 662012)
Organised by: Kent Wildlife Trust
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
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Communty service
Where? Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
When? 16/02/03
What's it about? To coppice an area of hazel woodland as part of our environmental programme.
Where's it happening? Freegrounds Infant School, Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton
What will volunteers do? Coppice woodland area to side and rear of school. Remove for shredding
What to wear/bring: Suitable clothing and footwear
What will be provided: Tools, safety, clothing and refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Over 16 and no pets
How many NEW volunteers required? none
Press/Media Contact: BTCV ()
Organised by: Freegrounds Infant School
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Hedge Planting/Hedgerow Restoration
Where? Kintbury, Berkshire
When? Sunday 16th February 2003
What's it about? Hedgerows are one of the countryside's most important features. They are rich in wildlife. We will be coppicing and gapping up a hedgerow on Holt Lodge Farm.
Where's it happening? Holt Lodge Farm, Kintbury
What will volunteers do? We will be planting and coppicing an old hedgerow to restore it to a stock-proof boundary hedge. The site is within the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty.
What to wear/bring: Lunch, boots, warm clothing.
What will be provided: Tea and coffee, 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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A Carbon Neutral Tree Plant
Where? Leeds, West Yorkshire
When? 16th February 2003
What's it about? To attract members of the public to a tree planting day on the premises of the organisation. The theme of the day will be to encourage people to become 'carbon neutral' through the planting of trees.
Where's it happening? Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugarwell Road, Meanwood, Leeds
What will volunteers do? Be directly involved in planting of trees
What to wear/bring: String boots, old warm clothes, waterproofs. There is a café on site, or bring a packed lunch.
What will be provided: All necessary equipment, trees
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Dogs must be kept on a lead
How many NEW volunteers required? any number
Volunteer Contact: Robert Paige (0113 262 9759)
Press/Media Contact: Robert Paige (0113 262 9759 (day), 01422 845668 (eve))
Organised by: Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Email: education@mvuf.org.uk
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Westhay Moor N.N.R - Drove Preservation
Where? Somerset, Somerset
When? 16/02/03
What's it about? Pollarding willows and bundling branches to use to shore up banks of a 10 acre lake to minimise wave erosion of the access drove. Brambles need clearing to get access to willows.
Where's it happening? off B3151 South of Wedmore - Grid Ref St 452 444, Westhay, Somerset
What will volunteers do? Clear brambles using slashers, pollard willows using bow saws, tie cut branches into bundles, place bundles in water at lake edge to minimise wave erosion.
What to wear/bring: Lunch (hot drinks provided) Protective (rain) clothing Wellingtons or walking boots
What will be provided: Training and supervision
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Hot tea/coffee tools, first aid box/first aider
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Volunteer Contact: Anne Lees (01278 641 521)
Press/Media Contact: Anne Lees (01278 641 521)
Organised by: Sedgemoor Conservation Volunteers
Email: leesmark@supanet.com
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Projects led by young people aged 16-25