Current Programme
A printed list of the group's conservation tasks and other activities is produced
twice a year. It is hoped to produce a newsletter annually.
You can download PDF files (for Adobe Acrobat) of the most recent printed task programme
from here:
Nov 2011 - May 2012 Programme (27kbyte)
If you would like to recieve a physical copy of the task list or newsletter in the post
please contact the secretary.
The following is a summary of the current programme of Sunday tasks.
For midweek tasks see the Greenteam volunteers programme.
Links to pages with directions to sites and more information about the work will be added when created.
Note: late changes not in printed programme are highlighted in orange.
Autumn 2011 & Winter 2011-12 Programme
| Date | Site | Project |
| Sun. 13 Nov | Brenthall & Barnsley Wood | bridge building & ride clearance |
| Sun. 27 Nov | Stort Valley Meadows | tree/shrub planting |
| Sun. 11 Dec | Stort Valley Meadows | tree/shrub planting &
meadow management |
| Tue. 20 Dec, 7.30pm | Fish & Eels,
Dobbs Weir |
HCV Xmas meal
Please book |
| Tue. 27 Dec | Parndon Moat Marsh | Stodgebuster!
- willow coppicing |
| 2012 |
| Sun. 8 Jan | Marshgate Spring | coppicing & path work |
| Sun. 22 Jan | Dick's Pond | path clearance |
| Sun. 5 Feb | Stort Valley Meadows
(Town Park Marsh) | willow coppicing/pollarding |
| Sun. 19 Feb | Netteswell Plantation | scrub clearance |
| Sun. 4 Mar | Stewards School | hedge laying |
| Sun. 18 Mar | Brenthall & Barnsley Wood | ride widening |
| Tue. 20 Mar, 7.30pm | Parndon Wood |
HCV business meeting |
|
| Sun. 1 Apr | Hawkenbury Meadow | Willow coppicing &
sycamore removal |
| Sun. 15 Apr | Stort Valley Meadows | mesh path laying (1) |
| Sun. 29 Apr | Stort Valley Meadows | mesh path laying (2) |
| Sun. 13 May | Stort Valley Meadows | interpretation board installation |
| Sun. 27 May | Brenthall & Barnsley Wood | seat installation |
| Provisional dates: 10th & 24th June and fortnightly thereafter |
Task Information
Tasks start at 10.00am. Most end at about 3.30-4pm. Everyone is welcome and your help will be valued for whatever time you can spare.
However, if you are between 16 and 18 years old your parent or guardian must sign a consent form – please contact the
HCV Secretary.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them at all times.
No previous experience is necessary. Instruction will be given in techniques and safe working practice.
What to bring
You'll need strong footwear (work boots, walking boots, or wellies for wet sites), old (warm) clothes, and waterproofs. Please bring a mug and a packed lunch. Sun protection is advisable (even in winter). We provide tools and protective gear, as well as tea and coffee.
Health and Insurance
Insurance cover is arranged for the group on task. An up-to-date anti-Tetanus injection is strongly advised for most outdoor activities. If you think you may not be covered on this or are concerned about any other health issues, you should consult your GP.
Task programme alerts
If you would like to receive email alerts when a new task programme is available
or about other items of interest please sign up for the
HCV Yahoo! Group by pressing the button below.
(If you don't already have a Yahoo! login you may have to set one up - this shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes.)
Alternatively send a (blank) email to
harlowconsvols-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk.
HCV Newsletter Archive
Back issues of the HCV newsletter can be found in the newsletter archive
Training
For a list of conservation related training courses, both practical and natural history,
by BTCV and other organizations in Essex, Herts, and London, and elsewhere in SE England see the
Training page.
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