Merseyside Projects

Black Horse Hill Gardening Club
Where? Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral
When? 3rd July 2009
What's it about? As part of our gardening club at the school we will be taking part in the creation of a garden. The volunteers/club members which consist of our pupils, will be tree planting, fruit and veg planting, recyclying, litter picking and building/locating birds nests.
Where's it happening? Black Horse Hill Junior School, Saughall, Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral
What to wear/bring: We provide all
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Wallace (0151 625 8446)
Organised by: Black Horse Hill Junior School Garden Club
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Completed Projects

Grow our own vegetables
Where? Childwall
When? 4/06/09
What's it about? Grow our own vegetables for our use and to plant flowers and trees. Volunteers will dig and rake and prepare the soil.
Where's it happening? St Paschal Baylow Nursery, Childwall
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jackie Prayle (0151 722 7744)
Organised by: St Paschal Baylong Nursery
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Toast Club-Lets Get Growing!
Where? Leasowe
When? 16 March 2009
What's it about? Show childern how to saw,upkeep and harvest seeds/plants. We will be doing this during our breakfast/toast held every morning. It will make pupils responsible for their own vegetables.
Where's it happening? Leasowe Primary School, Oxley Avenue, Leasowe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: PAULINE TUBB (0151 638 1126)
Organised by: Leasowe Primary School
Email: schooloffice@leasowe.wirral.sch.uk
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Let's Grow our own and eat it!
Where? Leasowe
When? 30 March 2009
What's it about? We have recently had raised beds installed at school and hope to grow vegetables and salad for children to see where food comes from, explain about 'carbon footprints' and eat the food the children have grown themselves.
Where's it happening? Leasowe Primary School, Oxley Avenue, Leasowe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Janet Graham (0151 638 1126)
Organised by: Leasowe Primary School
Email: schooloffice@leasowe.wirral.sch.uk
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"Larks on the Loopline" Habitat Improvement
Where? Liverpool
When? 25 April 2009
What's it about? Volunteers from the; Merseyside Cycle Campaign, SUSTRANS, Friends of Gateacre will descend on the Loopline, a green path and wildlife corridor. The aim is to give the route a 'spring' clean removing litter & general detritus from the area and do some minor pruning of shrubs overhanging the path. We may possibly do some small painting jobs to remove graffiti leaving the path and surrounding areas.
Where's it happening? B5171 Belle Vale Road, On old railway path which spans the road close by , Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Don (07074684135)
Organised by: Merseyside Cycling Campaign
Email: theroost@tesco.net
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School Land Improvement project
Where? Liverpool
When? 13 May 2009
What's it about? Prepare site for pond lining,lay stones around plant shrubs, fill pond.
Where's it happening? Our lady queen of peace school ford close litterland, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Crosby Herold (0151 934 1000)
Organised by: Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Primary School
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Basket Bonanza
Where? Liverpool
When? 11th May
What's it about? Hanging baskets to decorate exterior of our building. Young people (x20) design the contents and build baskets and are involved in placing them. Learning outcome; 1) Learning about plants (Importance of water) 2) Team building and pride in our environment.
Where's it happening? Montague Road, Old Swan, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andy Chambers (0151 233 1406)
Organised by: Secondary Education Centre (keystage 3 P.R.U)
Email: keystage3-90@pars.liverpool.sch.uk
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Dig for dinner
Where? Southport
When? 2 April 2009
What's it about? Plant 2 raised bedds on our Nature Reserve with vegetables and herbs, such as potatoes,onions,carrots,broad beans,mint,corriander, to grow to eat. This links with our healthy school project & 5 a day promotion.
Where's it happening? Ovineton Drive, Southport
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? must have enhanced CRB clearance., must have enhanced CRB clearance.
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: A.P.Richardson (01704533478)
Organised by: Kew Woods Primary School
Email: admin.kewwoods@schools.sefton.gov.uk
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Watch The Birdie
Where? Southport
When? 1 July 2009
What's it about? Pupils putting up new bird boxes, including one with a mini camera linked to a television inside of school.
Where's it happening? Elswick Road, Marshsied, Southport
What to wear/bring: Done during school time
What will be provided: Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tony McCoy (01704 211177)
Organised by: Marshside Primary School
Email: head.marshside@schools.sefton.gov.uk
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