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Spelthorne Civic Pride Volunteers
The following information has been provided direct from the group. If you have any queries please contact Jill Stephens, Chairman on 01932 829460. E-mail:jill@computer_solutions.co.uk
Spelthorne Civic Pride Volunteers
With help from ordinary residents like you we have transformed many
areas in Spelthorne over the last 15 years. Ponds have been restored,
footpaths cleared and tons of rubbish removed. To continue this work and
improve new areas we need your continued support.
If you are not sure if we are the right group for you, why not come along
to one of the events and have a chat.
You can see the sort of work we do, the improvements we have made and
see how you can help to make a difference.
Littleton Recreation Ground
Work day Sun 27th Nov
As part of Spelthorne’s Liveability Project we will be helping local
residents to plant tress round the park. We all want to make this little
park better for both people and wildlife, and adding new trees will help.
Spelthorne’s Tree Wardens, Civic Pride, and Egham & Staines
Conservation Volunteers will all be lending a hand, but we need your help
too!
Millennium Wood
Work day Sun 2nd Oct
This flat, oblong expanse of grass has been transformed by a partnership
between you, the Tree Wardens, Spelthorne Borough Council, Civic Pride
and the many groups & individuals who gave us money for trees. We
now have a flourishing woodland that attracts birds, insects and lots
more people. In fact, the trees have grown so well that we need to prune
some and add wood chips round the smaller trees and shrubs. You don’t
need any experience to help here – we provide all the tools you
need and even the best quality chocolate biscuits at coffee time!
Swan Sanctuary
Work days Sun 16th Oct & Sun 11th Dec.
The swans and other patients have arrived in Shepperton. But, there is
still lots to do to improve the site. Surrey County Council’s North
West Surrey Landscape Conservation Programme have given us £500
to buy trees to increase diversity here. We will need lots of volunteers
to help us plant them all.
Could you spare some time on 16th October or 11th December?
Our Special Thanks.
Literally hundreds of Spelthorne residents join us to make our area better,
but there are four volunteers we would like to single out for special
thanks.
Hugh Evans has spent many, many hours watching the birds and wildlife
at Funky Footprints. Without his superb records the site would not have
won the two awards – so please accept our sincere thanks.
Jeff Mendoza contacted us last year and offered to make free signs for
us. We are extremely grateful to him for the smart new notices at Funky
Footprints and Laleham Pond.
Tom Proud sanded, repaired and re-varnished our 4 large information boards
round the borough. This will extend their life and we appreciate all his
hard work.
Russell Bull turns out every work day but is never seen by the volunteers.
He transports the wheelbarrows to and from all the work sites. By way
of a thank you we are including his work phone number in case you need
garden work done 01784 257363.
Bulbs Across the Borough has a new sponsor!
Surrey County Council’s North West Surrey Landscape Conservation
Programme
have given us a grant to pay for the daffodils and crocuses we are offering
you this year. The aim of this initiative is to brighten our parks, streets,
schools, youth clubs grounds, churches and open areas next spring with
a lovely splash of colour. Not all areas are approved for planting, so
please decide on a site and return the enclosed form by 24th September.
You will then be notified if your area is agreed and when you will be
able to collect the bulbs.
Dead wood plea from Surrey Wildlife Trust
People often wonder why dead wood is not cleared from our woodlands.
The truth is that dead wood, both fallen and standing, is vitally important
for all kinds of wildlife. Up to a third of woodland insects are dependant
on dead wood and these insets have been identified as the most threatened
communities of invertebrates throughout Europe.
Birds and mammals feed on these insects so without them our woodlands
would not support such a variety of species.
In addition one third of all woodland birds, including tits, nuthatches,
woodpeckers and owls nest in holes or cavities in dead trees.
1448 Pledges made so far – and that’s just the start!
We have had a wonderful response to our Pledge and we haven’t even
included the replies from 5 schools yet. There is still time to include
YOUR pledge and we have enclosed a copy of the Children’s version
just in case you know a child who hasn’t seen it yet? If you would
like the Adult version please email jill@computer-solutions.co.uk. We
will publish all the results later this year.
Environmental Awards
One of the great things about being associated with Civic Pride is the
number of caring and hard working residents we meet. Now is your chance
to give recognition to a group or individual who has been improving Spelthorne’s
environment. We have two awards – one for adults and one for under
16s. Your candidate could be either a church, school, youth group or an
individual who has done more than the average to improve Spelthorne. Nominations
by 31st December on the enclosed form please.
Web Site
We have finally entered the 21st centaury and have a web site. Go to www.larkweb.co.uk/civicpride1.htm
and should you mislay your newsletter our programme it can also be found
on www.allaboutWeybridge.co.uk
Surplus for schools
We are passing on the web address of an organisation that re-distributes
surplus equip to local schools. If you have spare I.T. equip, furniture
or office equipment go to www.everythingeducation.org and click on the
Blackboards Tab. If a school could use your surplus you will be helping
to stretch school budgets and finding your unwanted kit a good home.
s.
How do I get involved?
It’s easy! You don’t need any experience – all the projects
are suitable for first time volunteers. Everyone is welcome.
What time?
Our work days start at 10am and finish at about lunch time, unless otherwise
stated.
Do I need experience?
No previous experience is necessary; you just need energy and suitable
clothing. We provide tools and a hot drink at coffee time.
Can the children come?
All children of school age are welcome. However, children under 16 must
be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Insurance
We have Public Liability insurance.
What if the weather is bad?
In the event of heavy rain or bad weather please call Jill Stephens to
check that the work day is still going ahead but not before 9am
please – 07803-580966
Where do we meet?
Please see our map overleaf for exact locations.
Contact:
Jill Stephens, SCPV Chairman
01932 829460 Mon-Thurs 9-4
email jill@computer-solutions.co.uk
87 Briar Road, Shepperton, TW17 0JB.
Spelthorne Tree Wardens
As well as helping Civic Pride with many of our projects, the Tree Wardens
have their own program of planting and caring for existing trees.
They, like us, rely on the help of local residents to continue their work.
If you would like more information about the Tree Wardens and their work
within Spelthorne please contact Ray Thorn on 01932-883259
For further information, or to check on work days in
bad weather contact Jill Stephens, 07803 580966. (But not before
9am please!)
All correspondence to SCPV, 87 Briar Rd, Shepperton, Middx, TWI7 OJB.