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Spelthorne
Civic Pride Volunteers
Working with local residents 1989 -
2006 |
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Community Projects Autumn / Winter 2006 |
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 We
are proud to display the Queen’s Award logo which we received
this summer, thanks to the help and support thousands of
Spelthorne volunteers.
Our newest project is a joint venture with Spelthorne Natural
History Society to restore Splash Pond in Shepperton. It has
almost disappeared under reeds and parrot weed, but with you
help we CAN restore it and make it a haven for wildlife and a
delight for local residents once more.
Could you spare a Sunday morning to help continue this work . You
don’t need any experience, just come along to a work day and see
what we do. We will provide the tools and refreshments. All you
need are old cloths, stout boots and energy! |
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Local People - Local
Action |
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What We Are
Doing |
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9th Sept 2006 Saturday |
Laleham Pond
Ashford Road, Laleham |
Heritage Open Day 1.30 to 4pm
The pond will be open to all comers
from 1.30 to 4 as part of the Heritage Open Day weekend. At
the last open day in July a visitor saw three Kingfishers
flying across the pond – you might be that lucky too. |
8th Oct 2006 Sunday
10am |
Funky Footprints Nature
Reserve
Along Black Ditch footpath, off School Lane, Shepperton. |
Community Project
Work Day
The paths, new hide, bare ground and the footprint sand pit
will all need clearing despite the lack of rain over the
summer.
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22nd Oct 2006 Sunday
10am |
Splash Pond,
Far end of Old Charlton Road, Shepperton. |
NEW PROJECT
We have been asked for help by
Spelthorne Natural History Society to restore this little
pond. Nature is taking over and if we don’t act soon the
water will disappear under reeds and parrot weed. This is a
great opportunity to help local wildlife as shallow ponds
are rare in Spelthorne, but they are just what frogs, newts
and toads need. Please bring your wellies! Egham & Staines
Conservation Volunteers will help us to get this project
started. |
5th Nov 2006 Sunday
10am |
Laleham Pond
Ashford Road, Laleham |
Community Project
Work Day
Now that it has been confirmed
that we have Great Crested Newts in the pond we have to be
specially careful about the work we do here. We need to
clear reeds from the pond and cut back some of the summer
growth of nettles and brambles. Egham & Staines Conservation
Volunteers will be getting wet in the pond, leaving the rest
of us to clear the land vegetation. |
19th Nov 2006 Sunday
10am |
Funky Footprints Nature
Reserve |
Community Project
Work Day
The reeds in the little
seasonal pond need to be cleared, and the willows round the
back coppiced. There will be work for all as we would also
like to remove some more of the Goat’s Rue before it totally
takes over. |
3rd Dec 2006
Sunday
10am |
Swan Sanctuary
Felix Lane, Shepperton |
Community Project
Work Day
Planting more trees to benefit
the local wildlife. |
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Swans in
love? |
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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. Just turn up!
What
time?
Our work days start at 10am and finish at about lunch time, unless
otherwise stated. |
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What should I wear / bring?
Old cloths and sturdy footwear is essential. We provide tools and
a hot drink at coffee time.
Insurance
We have Public Liability insurance.
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Can the
children come?
Children of school age are welcome, but little of our work is
suitable, or safe to the under 10s. All, children under 16 must be
accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
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 (N.B. Please do not use this
number at other times as it is only switch on for work days)
Where do we meet?
Please see our map for exact locations. |
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For more information |
Please contact
Jill Stephens, SCPV Chairman
87 Briar Road, Shepperton, TW17 0JB
Tel: 01932 829460 Mon-Thurs 9-4 or use email button
below |
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Spelthorne Tree
Wardens |
As well as
helping Civic Pride with many of our projects, the Tree Wardens
have their own programme 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 Carol Keys Shaw 01932
566 167 |
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Health Tips |
There are three diseases that you should be aware of if you are
involved in practical conservation work - Weil's Disease, Tetanus
and Lymes disease.
However, don't panic, all are relatively
rare and are easily avoided with basic hygiene: wash your
hands before eating and wash out any cuts with plenty of soap &
clean water, which is always available on site.
WEIL'S DISEASE
is carried by rat's urine and is associated with stagnant or still
water. The disease can be avoided by covering any old or new cuts
with a waterproof plaster before starting work on a pond, river or
ditch. If you get a temperature or aches and pains within two
weeks of working in or near water consult your doctor. It is vital
to explain that you have been working near water and that Weil’s
disease is a possibility.
TETANUS
can be very painful and occasionally fatal, if not diagnosed
early. However it is entirely preventable by keeping your
immunisation up to date. If you are in any doubt, consult your
doctor.
LYMES DISEASE
is carried by ticks that "lie in wait" in long grass, bracken or
other long vegetation. They will attach themselves to any bare
skin or may even crawl up a trouser leg or into a loose shirt. You
can avoid being bitten by wearing long trousers, tucked into your
socks, where there is long vegetation - no matter how hot it is! A
bite from a tick carrying the disease could result in a
temperature and aches and pains, like flu. The bite may also
become inflamed with a ring of redness around it. Consult your
Doctor explain the circumstances and request a blood test.
In addition, if you suffer from any condition such a diabetes
or epilepsy, please tell the leader before starting work. This
information will be held in confidence. |
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