Here is a list of our forthcoming task days up until the end of July.

Please contact James Birbeck (Senior Warden) on 07968477817  if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks. Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing which you dont mind getting dirty or potentially damaged and a packed lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. Sun cream will be both be provided and hopefully necessary. Tools and other equipment are also supplied by the Trust.

May

Wednesday 5th – Vegetation managment at Lusty Glaze, Worcester (SO 850 521)

Thursday 6th – Landscaping wildlife garden at Broadwas Primary School (SO 765 554)

Wednesday 12th – Fruit tree pruning at Hipton Hill Orchard (SP 028 485) with the Vale Landscape Heritage Trust

Thursday 13th – Pond restoration at Broadwas Primary School (SO 765 554)

Wednesday 19th – Maintenance work at Chapter Meadows (SO 844 543) owned by DWT 

Thursday 20th – No task

Wednesday 26th – Himalayan Balsam removal on Bromwich Parade and Chapter Meadiows with Worcester City Council 

Thursday 27th – Heathland conservation at Pound Green Common (SO 753 788)

June

Wednesday 2nd – Landscaping at Broadwas Primary School (SO 765 554)

Thursday 3rd – Woodland management at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley (access at SO 761 683). Task tbc

Wednesday 9th – Maintenance task at Chapter Meadows

Thursday 10th – Woodland management at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley (access at SO 761 683).       Task tbc

Wednesday 16th – Himalayan Balsam removal on Bromwich Parade and Chapter Meadiows with Worcester City Council 

Thursday 17th – Task tbc

Wednesday 23rd – Fruit tree pruning at Hipton Hill Orchard (SP 028 485) with the Vale Landscape Heritage Trust

Thursday 24th – Task tbc

Wednesday 30th – Heathland conservation at Pound Green Common (SO 753 788)

July

Wednesday 7th – No task today!

Thursday 8th – Fruit tree pruning at Hipton Hill Orchard (SP 028 485) with the Vale Landscape Heritage Trust

Wednesday 14th – Task and practical workshop at Tom Shell Coppice,  Abberley (access at SO 761 683).      

Thursday 15th – Maintenance work at Chapter Meadows. Task tbc

Wednesday 21st – Maintenance task at Lusty Glaze. Task tbc

Thursday 22nd – Heathland conservation at Pound Green Common (SO 753 788)

Wednesday 28th – No task

The Trust is currently compiling an e-mail list to inform people directly of childrens events and opportunities that we are running.If you would like to be added to this list then please email education@dwt.org.uk with your name and number. Please ensure that the title explains you wish to be added to the e-mail list.

Looking for something to do on the 16th April (friday)? are your children aged 4 or over?

Why not join us on our survival skills event at the Pump House Environment Centre.

The activity runs from 10.30 -12 noon and will involve the children helping to make a real fire to boil water for a drink and also a shelter!

Booking is essential on 07970456002 or via email education@dwt.org.uk. Spaces are limited to 12 due to the nature of the event ( only 6 places left!) and parents must remain with the children. The activity costs £2 per child.

Please note that children need to be dressed in outside and  old clothes with suitable footwear (old trainers) or wellies.

Green School Awards

Schools that are currently undertaking environmental projects within the UK are being invited to enter the Green School Awards. The awards aim to assist education and understanding about environmental issues and target the 5-11 age group. Any work primary school children are already doing on the environment at your school is likely to be eligible for entry to the Green School Awards. The Awards can be entered by groups of up to 30 young people,

aged 5-11. (Groups of over 30 young people will be allowed to enter provided that they are in the same class). Groups can be classes, school clubs or teams created for the purpose of entering the TOTAL Green School Awards. There is no limit to the number of entries a school can submit. There are four award categories, each allowing group work on environmental topicsin a diverse range of subjects including Art, English, History, Mathematics, Science, Technology and Geography. The UK Champion will receive a prize of £5,000. There are also three prizes of £1,000 and twelve prizes of £500.

Entries must be received for judging by 7th May 2010 for the applciation pack and further details please visit : http://tgsa.ypte.org.uk/index.php

Please note that the DWT holds no responsibility for the content of the site. The Trust does not have anything to do with this award so please contact the number on the website for further adive and information.

This Wednesday (7th April) there is an EGGCITING Art and Craft Activity session on at the Pump House from 10.30am until 12 noon.

Children aged 4 and up can attend but Booking is essential and parents must accompany the children.

To book please e-mail the childs name,age and contact number to education@dwt.org.uk or ring 07970 456002. Please note that booking isnt confirmed until you have a reply!

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY!

Here is a list of our forthcoming task days up until the end of March.

Please contact James Birbeck (Senior Warden) on 07968477817  if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks. Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing which you dont mind getting dirty or potentially damaged and a packed lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. Tools and other equipment are also supplied by the Trust.

January

Wednesday 27th – Hazel coppicing at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley (access at SO 761 683).

Thursday 28th – Habitat improvements for the Grizzled Skipper butterfly as part of the Grow with Wyre project. Woodland site nr Button Bridge, Wyre Forest (access at SO737 789).

February

Wednesday and Thursday 3rd & 4th – Hedgelaying for Worcester City Council at Plantation Drive, Worcester

Wednesday 10th – Coppicing hazel woodland at Hornhill Wood, Himbleton (SO 952 589)

Thursday 11th – Coppicing at Warndon Wood, off Plantation Drive

Wednesday and Thursday 17th & 18th – Hedgelaying for British Waterways at Briars Mill, Droitwich

Wednesday 24th - Habitat improvements for the Grizzled Skipper butterfly as part of the Grow with Wyre project. Woodland site nr Button Bridge, Wyre Forest (access at SO737 789).

March (all of the tasks in March are part of the ‘Grow with Wyre’ project and will take place in and around the Wyre Forest)

The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust is working in partnership with the Environment Agency to offer all schools Free Flooding workshops.The Workshop lasts about 40 minutes and can be done in school. To book please contact the Education officer at the Trust on 01905 734980.

Happy New Year to you all!

Assuming that the weather allows, our first task of 2010 will be held on the 13th January at Chapter Meadows in Worcester. We hope to continue with work we began last year, cutting back a hedge to prevent it encroaching any further on to the meadows. We intend to have a fire to burn the cuttings and to help keep everyone warm. Please bring a lunch, appropriate footwear and warm clothing. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. If you would like to join us please contact James Birbeck on 07968 477817, ring the office on 01905 730602 or email wardens@dwt.org.uk.

Future tasks will be confirmed at a later date.

Rubbish? Sort It! Litter Picks organised by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust in conjunction with Malvern Hills District Council. Everyone welcome!

10th October 11am-1pm

Priory Lodge Hall

Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AF

Meet at hall between 11am and 11.15am.

Refreshments (hot drink and biscuits) will be provided to those that take part when we return to the hall.

Bags and litter picking equipment will be supplied by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust. High visibility vests will be provided.

The litter pick will last for approximately an hour. Most of the route will be on surfaced paths and will include hills.

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16th October 1-3pm

Pickersleigh Community Centre

6/7 Baxters Walk, (Entrance of Sherrards Green Road), Malvern, WR14 2DY

Meet at the centre between 1pm – 1.15pm. 

Refreshments (hot drink and biscuits) will be provided to those that take part when we return to the centre.

Bags and litter picking equipment will be supplied by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust. High visibility vests will be provided.

The litter pick will last for approximately an hour. Most of the route will be on surfaced paths.

Count down begins to this years Rubbish? Sort it! Litter campaign. The launch is at King George V playing Fields in Worcester starting at 9.45am on 30th september.  for more information please ring laura on 01905 734980 or e-mail  education@dwt.org.uk.