KSCP Canterbury and Wantsum
Conservation Volunteers
Spring/Summer Programme 2014
Welcome to the latest Canterbury and Wantsum Volunteer Programme.
We run tasks every Thursday, all the details appear overleaf. Please note
that task venues may change without warning, therefore please ring our
office first if you are planning to meet the team on site!
Tel: 0300 333 6490.
DATES
Thursday 3rd April
Thursday 10th April
Thursday 17th April
Thursday 24th April
Thursday 1st May
Thursday 8th May
Thursday 15th May
Thursday 22nd May
Thursday 29th May
Thursday 5th June
Thursday 12th June
Thursday 19th June
Thursday 26th June
Clowes Wood, Whitstable – Birch pulling to prepare the sites
for the arrival of nightjars
Covert wood, Barham – Birch pulling to maintain the
heathland and areas for orchids
River Stour, Canterbury – We take to the punts to remove
litter from the river
Great Oaks Small School – Minster – Pond and path creation
plus installing a dipping platform
Great Oaks Small School – Minster – We return to the school
to finish our work on the pond.
Willow Wood, Upper Harbledown – we return to this
beautiful wood to maintain the path
River Stour, Canterbury – Fixing our riverside structures
Big Blean Walk – waymarking along the Big Blean Walk
Tour of sites - Time to visit some of our former worksites –
suggestions welcome
River Stour, Canterbury - Himalayan balsam survey and
pulling at Chartham cornmill
River Stour, Canterbury - Himalayan balsam survey and
pulling at Vauxhall Road
Wraik Hill, Whitstable – Ragwort pulling with a view of the
sea
Kiers meadow, Blean – Removing ragwort from this beautiful
meadow
Volunteer Information
Pick up details
Simply turn up at North Lane Car Park near Westgate Towers in Canterbury at
9.45am on the day of the task where you will get a lift to the site in the KSCP
minibus or landrover – no need to telephone or book a place (unless stated). You
can expect to be dropped off again at about 4.45pm, although this may vary
slightly. If you would like to make your own way to the work site, please ring to
confirm details and get directions.
What to bring
Make sure you bring a packed lunch and a drink. Some refreshments are
provided on the day. It is advisable to wear strong footwear, especially steel toe
capped boots if you have any, work gloves and waterproofs just in case. In the
summer it may also be a good idea to bring a sun hat and sun cream. In winter be
sure to wear plenty of warm clothes.
Health and Safety
As mentioned above, in summer guard yourself against the sun and bring plenty
of cold drink – dehydration is a serious consideration at this time of year. There
will always be at least one First Aider on the work task. Safe and responsible
use of tools is emphasised by the group leader. If you have any particular
medical conditions, or are on medication, please let the group leader know at an
appropriate moment. Volunteers should also ensure that their tetanus
immunisation is up to date. If you would like to look at risk assessments for
tasks then please let the group leader know
Under 16s
Under 16s are permitted on task if accompanied by a guardian, or on a school
placement, and only then if they do not pose any risk to themselves or other
members of the group through irresponsible use of tools.
The Kentish Stour Conservation Volunteers work on a wide range of projects helping
landowners and communities throughout the Canterbury and Wantsum area. New
volunteers are always welcome – no experience necessary as training and guidance on
projects is given by the group leader/ and other volunteers. There is also no need to
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book or obligation to come out. Conservation volunteering is a social and enjoyable way
of seeing hidden corners of the countryside and is an opportunity to contribute positively
to enhance its beauty and value for wildlife. There is a chance to learn new skills and the
work itself can be very rewarding.
CONTACT: 0300 333 6490 or kentishstour@kent.gov.uk or visit the website
on www.kentishstour.org.uk
Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership, Ashford Highways Depot, 4 Javelin
Way, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH