Free Practical Compost Awareness Course
February 26th, 2011
A date for your diary- Wednesday 4th May 2011; at 11.30am the Pump House is hosting a build a bin event run by the Master Composters of the Worcestershire County Council. Finish time is approx 13.00 in time for a light lunch in the Pump House cafe, which caters for all dietary requirements and serves locally made light bites which are dairy and gluten free.
It is a practical hands on session re-using materials to build a compost bin in the south facing garden of the Pump House, with a chance to ask the experts all your compost related queries and a chance to socialise with like minded people and to gain practical knowledge.
Even though the course is free, booking is necessary to reserve your place so either email Laura on education@dwt.org.uk or phone 01905 734980
Spring 2011 Volunteer Tasks
February 25th, 2011
Hi all, here is our volunteer task list for the months March to May 2011. Spring is now on its way and this means that coppicing and hedgelaying are coming to an end for this winter but we do have work at some new sites coming up which we hope you will enjoy. Please note that there will be no tasks over the Easter break due to staff holidays. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment but hope you will appreciate that with a small team of staff that this is unavoidable. Please read the following information on our new booking system for existing and new volunteers, hopefully ensuring that we are not overbooked for any of the tasks.
IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING VOLUNTEER
Please leave a message on 01905 730602 to confirm your attendance and whether you require a vehicle space if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks before Tuesday 8.00am.
IF YOU ARE A NEW VOLUNTEER HOPING TO JOIN THE TRUST AS A CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER (ON A WEDNESDAY)
Please contact Anda Phillips, our Volunteer and Community Co-ordinator, on 01905 730601 or email her at volunteer@dwt.org.uk at least a week before the Wednesday you wish to come out volunteering. This is so that she can arrange for you to have a volunteer induction and confirm availability.
Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. All tools and safety equipment are supplied by the Trust.
March
Wednesday 2nd – Hedge topping at Chapter Meadows, Worcester
Wednesday 9th – Vegetation managment at Copcut Park, Droitwich
Thursday 10th - Chipping and clearing of vegetation at Copcut Park, Droitwich
Wednesday 16th – Plug and bulb planting at Warndon Park, of Shap Drive, Worcester. Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday 23rd – Hedgerow maintenance at Chapter Meadows, Worcester
Wednesday 30th – Vegetation managment and tree work at Lusty Glaze, Worcester
April
Wednesday 6th – Heathland managment at Pound Green Common, Wyre Forest
Wednesday 13th – No task (Easter break)
Wednesday 20th – No task (Easter break)
Wednesday 27th – Footpath and step construction at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley
May
Wednesday 4th – Footpath and step construction at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley
Wednesday 11th – Heathland management at Pound Green Common, Wyre Forest
Wednesday 18th - General maintenance at Chapter Meadows (DWT site), Worcester
Wednesday 25th – Himalayan Balsam removal with Worcester City Council, site in Worcester tbc
February 24th, 2011
Want to save money by learning how to fix your bike yourself?
Choose Cycling are organising a series of bike maintenance courses at the Pump House aimed at teaching the basic skills you need to look after your bike, how to spot problems and how to fix them. Advice on what tools to use and setting your position on your bike are also covered.
Saturday 23rd April; 9.30am-3.30pm
There is a cost per person
Booking is necessary so email info@choosecycling.org.uk to book your place or phone 07931 110298 for more information. See www.choose cycling .org.uk
Worcester EC Babies meet at the Pump House
February 24th, 2011
Help reduce nappie usage and increase communication with your baby by joining the Worcester E.C Baby group that meet upstairs in the Pump House Meeting Room.
The next meeting is on Saturday 9th April from 2pm-4pm, then Saturday 7 May 2-4pm and Saturday 11 June 2-4pm
For more information see their Facebook site- Worcester EC Babies or call Daria Robinson on 0796 990 7888
PACT Surgery @ the Pump House
February 24th, 2011
Our local policing team are in residence at the Pump House for a PACT surgery on Friday 2nd April at 2pm until 4pm in the cafe area.
All are welcome to feedback to the Arboretum Local Policing Team about issues that concern you most in your neighbourhood and park.
For more information telephone 01905 725796 or email arboretum.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
FREE CRAFT ACTIVITY THIS WEEK
February 24th, 2011
Trying to find something to do this week? The Pump House Environment Centre has FREE art activity laid on downstairs for you to come and join in with. It is on thursday 24/fri 25/sat 26th Feb.
Chapter Meadows Wildlife Sightings 28th January
January 28th, 2011
It was a clear and crisp day, most of the ditches and pond were frozen over.
Birds of note included a Sparrowhawk gliding along the tree line following the Sling. A Coal Tit was seen in the conifers near the sewage works. Numerous finches including Chaffinches, Greenfinches and Goldfinches were seen and heard across the meadows. Up to 20 Redwing have been seen on the meadows in recent weeks but none were seen today.
Conservation Volunteering in February
January 26th, 2011
Here is a list of our forthcoming task days in February. Please contact James Birbeck (Senior Warden) on 07968477817 or email wardens@dwt.org.uk if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks. Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. All tools and safety equipment are supplied by the Trust.
February
Wednesday 2nd – Coppicing at Warndon Wood, off Plantation Drive, Worcester
Thursday 3rd – Hedgelaying on Plantation Drive, Warndon, for Worcester City Council
Wednesday 9th – Heathland management at Pound Green Common, Wyre Forest
Thursday 10th – Hedgelaying on Plantation Drive, Warndon, for Worcester City Council
Wednesday 16th – Woodland management at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley
Thursday 17th – Coppicing at ‘Ricks Wood’, Claphill Lane, Rushwick
Wednesday 23rd – Hedgerow management at Chapter Meadows (DWT reserve), Worcester
Gardening- growing crops in 2011
January 19th, 2011
It may only be January but many people who grow plants and produce are starting to think about 2011.
If you would like to get your children interested then have a look at http://www.secretseedsociety.com/
They sell a whole range of stories based around growing things in the garden!