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Spelthorne
Civic Pride Volunteers
Working with local residents 1989 -
2005 |
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Community Projects Autumn 2005 |
 Thanks
to the hard work of volunteers, St Nicholas School and Tarmac, the
Funky Footprints Nature Reserve has won two awards this year. One
from Surrey County Council and the other from the British Trust
for Ornithology.
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
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4th Sept Sunday |
Award
Winning
Site
Funky
Footprints
Nature Reserve
Black Ditch footpath, School
Lane, Shepperton |
This site won the British Trust for
Ornithology’s Conservation prize and Surrey County Council’s
Award for Good Practice this summer and it’s thanks to all
you volunteers hard work! But, there is always more we can
do to enhance this site further.
We will be making insect log piles, burying beetle buckets,
stacking the cut grass under the hedge as cover for more
insects and amphibians to over winter in & clearing a new
“bare” ground area for solitary insects. As you can see we
have lots to do. Could you spare an hour or two to help? No
experience needed and we supply all the tools you need.
Egham & Staines Conservation Volunteers will be working
along side us. Will you be there too? |
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18th Sept Sunday |
Laleham Pond
Ashford Road, Laleham |
We need to lay mulch matting on the path to
keep the weeds down and bury some special buckets filled
with wood chips for Stag Beetles which we know are on site. |
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2nd Oct Sunday |
Millennium Wood
Gaston Bridge Road, Shepperton |
This new wood is thriving and all the
volunteers who helped to create it should congratulate
themselves! The number of birds, insects and butterflies is
increasing every year. The trees have been so successful
that they need thinning and one last bed needs wood chips
round the bases of the trees. Could you spare an hour or so? |
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16th Oct Sunday |
Swan Sanctuary
Felix Lane, Shepperton |
We aren’t sure exactly what we will
be doing, but they still need our help to improve this site
for wildlife and the patients.
Working with E&SCV and hopefully you as well. |
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Swans in
love? |
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30th Oct Sunday |
Laleham Pond
Ashford Road, Laleham |
Nature will reclaim this pond and surround-ing
land if we are not careful. We must remove part of the reeds
from round the pond margins, and cut back some areas of
brambles and nettles. |
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13th Nov Sunday |
Funky
Footprints
Nature Reserve
Black Ditch footpath, School
Lane, Shepperton |
More reed pulling and pruning willows. And
we hope to erect our new bird watching hide and other
improvements for wildlife - with E&SCV and YOU? |
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27th Nov Sunday |
Littleton Recreation Ground
Laleham Road, Shepperton |
As part of the Liveability Project we will
be working with local residents & E&SCV to improve this
little park. More trees will be added to encourage wildlife
and enhance the area for people too. Please come and help –
no experience is needed. We will provide all the tools and
even a hot cup of coffee and a chocolate biscuit! |
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11th Dec Sunday |
Swan Sanctuary
Felix Lane, Shepperton |
Thanks to a grant from Surrey County
Council we will be planting trees with E&SCV to improve the
site and increase bio-diversity. Please help! |
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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.
What
time?
Our work days start at 10am and finish at about lunch time, unless
otherwise stated. |
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What should I 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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