For our final workday in July which will be on Thursday evening of the coming week, touch wood fine weather will allow us to get together and meet at Running Furrows Gate access on North Parade, from there I want us to look at the overhanging branches from trees, bushes and hedges along the route, this won't take long which will then see us go into Queen Elizabeth Park, look around there and then progress along the NCN 15 riverside route to Bridge End Road.
Thursday 30 July 18:00- 20:00
Meet: Running Furrows Gate access point on North Parade, Grantham. Map here.
To do: To clear ride lines of overhanging branches, bushes and hedges along Running Furrows Gate and NCN 15 along riverside path.
To bring: Any tools to clear vegetation/path, gloves, volunteer hi-viz and don't forget your mug for a tea or coffee.
At the moment I've not planned in anything for August, certainly not for after our Green Fayre attendance but hope to this week get something sorted certainly after seeing what Barry and Marcus has done during Wednesday.
If your aching to get out on the route, then you could always join in with the Grantham Rivercare group, the group will be meeting on Saturday 15 August, 10:00 at Bridge End Road and will be litter picking along the riverside up to the white bridge in Wyndham Park, this is something I sometimes join in not only to help but it's worth remembering that they are helping to keep NCN 15 and close surrounding areas litter free. John Knowles (Rivercare Leader) will have the tools required but to have your ranger hi-viz with you and work gloves this will be of help.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Barry & Marcus Working On NCN 15
Today at Heckington Show I bumped into Barry Brooks (Sustrans Maintenance), we had a good catch up and he had let me know that himself and Marcus will be working on the railpath (NCN 15) between Muston and Woolsthorpe Top Lock this Wednesday (29/07) from around 09:00, probably till early afternoon.
If you free for an hour or two and can help Barry and Marcus I am sure they would be very much glad of the extra help. They will be down there with the grass cutting tractor, strimmer, chainsaws and various hand tools so no need to take any tools, just your work gloves and ranger hi-viz.
If you free for an hour or two and can help Barry and Marcus I am sure they would be very much glad of the extra help. They will be down there with the grass cutting tractor, strimmer, chainsaws and various hand tools so no need to take any tools, just your work gloves and ranger hi-viz.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Green Fayre Update
So it's been great to hear back from so many off you who have come forward with your names to volunteer at our stand on the day, I've listed below those who have answered back. For those that haven't been in touch then it would be great to hear from even you if can or cannot join us and a suitable time slot you could volunteer in and what tee shirt size you would require. Ideally I would like to get the numbers sorted by the end of this week for the paperwork to go to Sustrans events.
Time Slot 1 (10:00- 12:30)
Brian W (starting at 09:30 to help setup) size M
John M size XL
David M size M
Time Slot 2 (12:15- 14:45)
Tony E size L
David M size M
Time Slot 3: (14:30- 17:00)
Peter H size M
David M size M
Unconfirmed: Wayne P, Mike B, Richard M, Dan R, Gwyneth M, Robert M. Alan H (to get back to be asap).
Progress is going well on the planning, although Jon Moody is on holiday at the time he has agreed that we can borrow the Spinning Art Bike, so this would be great and will add some interactive fun and for the kids and adults, I'll be sourcing some materials for it later this week. Jon had mentioned that a usual suggested donation of 50p is usually asked for, which I think is very reasonable for a unique piece of art work. I had visited the Sustrans Lincoln office yesterday and Trevor has off load some extra maps, booklets etc. for us which will go down well this time round and future events too.
One special request, if anyone has a gazebo type shelter they would be happy for us to use on the day then this would be very helpful to give extra shelter around the stall or art bike. All ideas and donations gratefully received.
Time Slot 1 (10:00- 12:30)
Brian W (starting at 09:30 to help setup) size M
John M size XL
David M size M
Time Slot 2 (12:15- 14:45)
Tony E size L
David M size M
Time Slot 3: (14:30- 17:00)
Peter H size M
David M size M
Unconfirmed: Wayne P, Mike B, Richard M, Dan R, Gwyneth M, Robert M. Alan H (to get back to be asap).
Progress is going well on the planning, although Jon Moody is on holiday at the time he has agreed that we can borrow the Spinning Art Bike, so this would be great and will add some interactive fun and for the kids and adults, I'll be sourcing some materials for it later this week. Jon had mentioned that a usual suggested donation of 50p is usually asked for, which I think is very reasonable for a unique piece of art work. I had visited the Sustrans Lincoln office yesterday and Trevor has off load some extra maps, booklets etc. for us which will go down well this time round and future events too.
One special request, if anyone has a gazebo type shelter they would be happy for us to use on the day then this would be very helpful to give extra shelter around the stall or art bike. All ideas and donations gratefully received.
09/07/15 Workday Review + Next Workday
Well after last month's double wash out of workdays due to the unseasonal weather it was such a relief to see a lovely sunny evening on Thursday last week, the sun also brought many with Bob, Peter and John joining myself on NCN 15 just off Harlaxton Road.
On arrival to the are we were met by much overgrown nettles, hedges and branches which we soon tackled and within the hour had made great strides.
No tea or coffee or photos this time, my fault sorry but such time was filled up with holiday stories and Tour de France reviewing.
As you know our next workday is this Sunday, so like a dog with a bone I'm not letting the area we had rained on to go so we will return there, details as below. And I promise I'll bring the stove, so bring your cups.
Sunday 19 July 10:30- 12:30
Meet: NCN Millennium milepost/seating area, NCN 15, at Woolsthorpe Top Lock, Grantham Canal. See map here.
To do: Tidy up around wooden bridge, clear vegetation, path entrance clearance.
To bring: Any tools to clear vegetation/path, gloves, volunteer hi-viz and don't forget your mug for a tea or coffee.
P.S. You may have recently heard from the Sustrans Volunteers UK office with regards the logging of your volunteer work and how the form has been reissued and redesigned, for this workday I have logged down your hours Bob, Peter and John.
On arrival to the are we were met by much overgrown nettles, hedges and branches which we soon tackled and within the hour had made great strides.
No tea or coffee or photos this time, my fault sorry but such time was filled up with holiday stories and Tour de France reviewing.
As you know our next workday is this Sunday, so like a dog with a bone I'm not letting the area we had rained on to go so we will return there, details as below. And I promise I'll bring the stove, so bring your cups.
Sunday 19 July 10:30- 12:30
Meet: NCN Millennium milepost/seating area, NCN 15, at Woolsthorpe Top Lock, Grantham Canal. See map here.
To do: Tidy up around wooden bridge, clear vegetation, path entrance clearance.
To bring: Any tools to clear vegetation/path, gloves, volunteer hi-viz and don't forget your mug for a tea or coffee.
P.S. You may have recently heard from the Sustrans Volunteers UK office with regards the logging of your volunteer work and how the form has been reissued and redesigned, for this workday I have logged down your hours Bob, Peter and John.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Grantham Green Fayre- Volunteers Needed
So as you know from previous communications from me Grantham is to have it's first Green Fayre in Wyndham Park, Grantham on Sunday 16 August at 10:30- 5. Having been previously asked and now formally invited from the organisers Councillor Charmaine Morgan and Elizabeth Bowskills I have said that yes we would very much like to attend.
I am currently getting things tied up as regards to forms filled in for Sustrans, event organisers and other things regarding what will have on the day. I am hoping and would like to have Dr Bike and the Sustrans Spinning Paint Bike as well as our usual arrangement of information, maps, donation items to sell, etc., these extra things will add some fun interaction between us and the fayre's attendees.
Now this is where I ask if you can volunteer your time to help out on the day for us to have a successful presence, I've looked at the days timings and come up with three 2 and half hour availability windows. See below.
1st: 10:00- 12:30
2nd: 12:15- 14:45
3rd: 14:30- 17:00
Please do have a look at the times and it would be great to hear back from you asap (ideally Sunday 19th July) if you can/cannot help and which time window/s you would be happy to do on the day.
My final request is, if you can attend as well as letting me know a time can you also tell me the size of t-shirt you need, (the t-shirts are regular fitting) as it's Sustrans 20th anniversary, they have some special t-shirts for 2015 for us to wear at events, rides, etc. And of course it will be yours to keep.
I am currently getting things tied up as regards to forms filled in for Sustrans, event organisers and other things regarding what will have on the day. I am hoping and would like to have Dr Bike and the Sustrans Spinning Paint Bike as well as our usual arrangement of information, maps, donation items to sell, etc., these extra things will add some fun interaction between us and the fayre's attendees.
Now this is where I ask if you can volunteer your time to help out on the day for us to have a successful presence, I've looked at the days timings and come up with three 2 and half hour availability windows. See below.
1st: 10:00- 12:30
2nd: 12:15- 14:45
3rd: 14:30- 17:00
Please do have a look at the times and it would be great to hear back from you asap (ideally Sunday 19th July) if you can/cannot help and which time window/s you would be happy to do on the day.
My final request is, if you can attend as well as letting me know a time can you also tell me the size of t-shirt you need, (the t-shirts are regular fitting) as it's Sustrans 20th anniversary, they have some special t-shirts for 2015 for us to wear at events, rides, etc. And of course it will be yours to keep.
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