Merseyside Projects

Woolton In Bloom Residential Section
Where? Liverpool
When? 8/7/08
What's it about? The residents of Sylvan Court will come together to uplift the visual appearance to a standard that will enable us to enter the Woolton In Bloom Project.
Where's it happening? 9 Sylvan Court, Woolton, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: M. Dickinson (0151 4210148)
Organised by: Sylvan Resident Committee
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Rumble In The Jungle
Where? Liverpool
When? 19/7/08
What's it about? Tidy and litter-pick around Mossley Hill green spaces - Holt's field, athletic club, Mossley Hill Church grounds. Mow and cut path around trees. Identify opportunities to improve habitats for flora and fauna.
Where's it happening? Mossley Hill Youth Group, Church Rooms,, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ali Thompson (0151 724 2924)
Organised by: Mossley Hill Eco-Team
Email: ali.theroost@tesco.net
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Loopline Tidy - Habitat Improvements For All
Where? Liverpool
When? 19th July 2008
What's it about? A brief overview will be given to all volunteers about the loopline. The work will be litterpicking along the multi user path. Minor tree works will include using secateurs to trim back overhanging bushes. Native plant species found along the path will be divided and replanted in other areas in order to aid naturalisation.
Where's it happening? Cedar Road (off Longmoor Lane) on Loopline, Liverpool
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 20-30
Press/Volunteer Contact: Don Thompson (0151 724 2924)
Organised by: Merseyside Cycling Campaign
Email: theroost@tesco.net
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Completed Projects

Construction of Woodland
Where? Liverpool
When? 29 March 2008
What's it about? Construct an 80m path up a steep slope through a major wood, including 1. Levelling the surface of the path 2. Edging it with treated timber curls fastened to supporting pots sunk into the ground 3. Surfacing whole path 2 inches of wood chips 4. Tidying whole area after job finished
Where's it happening? 58 Knowsley Road, Liverpool, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tony Bradshaw (0151 280 2292)
Organised by: Friends of St James Garden
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Lunch at St Luke's
Where? Liverpool
When? 1 April 2008
What's it about? St Luke's is a deconsecrated church in central Liverpool. It is a grade II listed building which was completely gutted during the 1941 Liverpool Blitz, leaving the church a unique outdoor space, as only its four beautiful exterior walls remain. The church has stood unused and empty for over 60 years. Lunch at St Luke's wishes to renovate this disused urban wasteland, creating an inner city green space, which can then be used to host various arts events and environmental activities, for the benefit of local residents. We have already commissioned the Youth Offending Team to plant wild flowers and rid the interior of rubble etc, but we are limited as to further environmentally friendly improvements until this vital resurfacing work is complete. Volunteers are an indispensable part of the project; their valuable support ranges from helping our workers with all office based tasks, to on-site assistance with general maintenance, event preparation, stewarding etc. We have vacancies in all areas for various skills and offer as much help and support to our volunteers, in return for their much appreciated hard work and dedication.
Where's it happening? 13 Hope Street, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, Lunch and refreshments may be given in the for of expenses, along with travel costs. Training can be given in cases of long term volunteers.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ambrose Reynolds (0151 709 7562)
Organised by: Urban Strawberry Lunch
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Green Action Project
Where? Liverpool
When? 4/4/08
What's it about? Groups of Year 7 students (aged 11-12) will decide how to develop an environmental citizenship project. They will select a project theme from 10 suggested themes. They will then divide the funds they will be allocated and will create a project plan and schedule of work.
Where's it happening? Shorefields Technology College, Dingle Vale, Liverpool
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrew Chambers (07870 687 466)
Organised by: Shorefields School
Email: a.chambers@shorefields.com
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School Land Improvement Project
Where? Liverpool
When? 4 April 2008
What's it about? To continue the school land improvements; to involve the whole school community in improving their school, by picking up litter, planting more plants and shrubs in the school's garden; to involve children in helping improve the school, a unique gift to hand on.
Where's it happening? 25 Stanley Park, Litherland, Liverpool
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Wilson (07739675091)
Organised by: Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Primary School
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Dig For Dinner
Where? Southport
When? 10/4/08
What's it about? Eco-Club will create a plant, vegetable and herb garden in our school grounds.
Where's it happening? Ovineton Drive, Southport
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? CRB Clearance, CRB Clearance
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Kew Woods Primary School
Email: admin.kewwoods@schools.sefton.gov.uk
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Dream Team - New Street Hype
Where? St Helens
When? 27th May 2008
What's it about? Our members and volunteers will provide support via cleansing and litter picking at our event. "Neighbourhood Day" has been co-ordinated by our Association with the support of our Partners. This will give our Dream Team a sense of ownership and pride (see attached sheet).
Where's it happening? Sutton Cricket Club grounds, New St, St Helens
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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, adult/volunteer ratio applicable, adult/volunteer ratio applicable
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Burns (01744 810406)
Organised by: New Street Community Association
Email: rachelburnsbud@blueyonder.co.uk
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Dream Team - Four Acre
Where? St. Helens
When? 11/6/08
What's it about? Our 'Dream Team' comprises of 18 young volunteer members and 10 adult resident volunteers, plus representation from Helena Housing and St. Helens council. This current project will involve the Dream Team performing a litter pick around the Four Acre area, an area which has been subjected to anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
Where's it happening? Estate at Four Acre area, Clock Face, St. Helens
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Monica Barr (01744 630595)
Organised by: Four Acre Tenants And Residents Association
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Sutton Oak Welsh Chapel Residents Group
Where? sutton, st helens
When? 1 June 2008
What's it about? Outside in the church/community garden, the volunteers can paint the wall, where our sheds use to be, and plant plants/shrubs/and tubs etc, for their little garden, for the residents to use.
Where's it happening? sutton oak welsh chapel, 2 lancots lane, sutton oak,, sutton, st helens
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: paul jones or caroline owen (07861117678)
Organised by: sutton oak welsh chapel preservation society
Email: cosmic_415@hotmail.co.uk
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Construct Raised Vegetable Beds
Where? Wirral
When? 1 June 2008
What's it about? In the large grassed area at the front of the College, Students will design and construct their own group of raised beds and composters. They will then fill with top soil and compost as the ground is not suitable and plant seasonal vegetables. The produce will be harvested, cooked and shared with the college community. This will be the start of our sustainable living drive.
Where's it happening? Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ms P Phillips (0151 645 5049)
Organised by: St John Plessington Catholic College
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