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Welcome to the Nottingham Green Guardians newsletter. These regular newsletters will keep you updated with everything to do with the Nottingham Green Guardians volunteering programme – it will feature new opportunities and activities, volunteer programme developments and volunteer stories.
In early August Nottingham Green Guardians were joined by young volunteers from Vineyard Churches across the UK to volunteer at parks and open spaces across the city.
As part of their Dreaming the Impossible 2021 annual youth gathering more than 100 volunteers aged between 12 -18 years old gave up their time to litter pick, paint railings and bollards, remove or cover graffiti, mulch and weed around young trees and cut back paths and walkways to help create safe and clean spaces for the citizens of Nottingham to enjoy.
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The Green Guardian conservation volunteer days are now live!
If you are already registered then please remember book on to sessions via the volunteer portal (log in, then look under activities and then events) so we can make sure we have enough tools, PPE and biscuits for you!
Our first session is at Sellers Wood on 14th September followed by 23rd and 27th September at Whitemoor Nature Reserve.
If you are not registered but interested in habitat management and creating areas where wildlife can thrive then visit our website to sign up and secure your place.
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The Nottingham Green Festival is organised by grass roots community based volunteers, not-for-profit and with no statutory funding. The ethical standards and sustainability / environmental / human / animal rights ethos of the FREE one day event are long established, having evolved from the pre-history of Nottingham Peace Festival from which it grew.
We are putting a call out for volunteers to help on the day to make this years event a huge success!
Nottingham Green Festival will be held on 12th September between 12 - 6pm at The Arboretum but there is a range of volunteering opportunities that run from 8am-7pm on the day.
If you are interested then get in touch with them
- volunteersgreenfest@gmail.com
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On Saturday 4th September, Green Meadows are holding a picnic and family fun day at Queens Walk Recreation Ground, Queens Walk, The Meadows, NG2 2DF.
The picnic will be running from 11am - 2pm and is free and open to all!
Bring your friends and family with a blanket and picnic and enjoy outdoor games and activities.
The Green Meadows is a newly launched local programme helping you, the Meadows community to take local action on the climate crisis. You can find out more on their website or Facebook page
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In preparation for the Hockley Hustle Holt, due to be planted at Woodthorpe Grange Park in October, the team are looking for volunteers who can spare a few hours on Friday 17th or Saturday 18th September to help protect some tiny trees.
Tasks will include transplanting saplings to a new location, putting mulch and weeding around them to give them the best chance of survival!
Sessions will run from 10am - 3pm approximately and to either book on to a day or for more information, please email millie@hockleyhustle.co.uk
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Have you only signed up for our e-newsletter this month and are wondering if you have missed a fantastic opportunity to get involved with volunteering?
Our volunteering portal is now live and up to date with opportunities to volunteer with Nottingham City Council teams including Parks and Open Spaces, Museum's and Libraries.
If you have already signed up, then why not check out if there are any upcoming events or tasks?
With a range of opportunities and dates available, you can check out our website for more information
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Cycle September is all about encouraging as many people as possible to get on a bike. The month-long competition is not all about who can ride the most miles, but about encouraging as many people as possible to join the competition and ride for health, happiness, and fun. Our website offers lots of support, guidance, and tips on cycling. This allows riders to think about their barriers and we give suggestions on how to overcome them.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Everyone can join in
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Individuals only have to ride for ten minutes to go into the prize draws and help their organisation climb the leader board
- You can ride anywhere any time
- Earn points by riding and encouraging others
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Share the love- encouragement is at the core of Cycle September
- There are some amazing prizes to be won
- Cycle September is based on a tried and tested model
You can find out more and register via lovetoride.net/nottingham
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As part of the development of the new Nottingham Green Guardians website we would like to include pictures, videos, quotes and interviews with our fantastic volunteers. If you or your group would be willing to get involved we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at parks.volunteering@nottinghamcity.gov.uk |
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Do you want to connect with other volunteers on the Nottingham Green Guardians programme? Share your stories and photos?
If so, then join our Nottingham Green Guardians Discussion Group on Facebook
You can also follow our Facebook Page for the latest updates and volunteering opportunties
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Photos:
Arboretum Pond & Chinese Bell Tower - Chloe Allen
Woodthorpe Grange & Wollaton Tree Canopy - Sarah Woolf
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