Derbyshire Conservation Volunteers
Task & Social Programme
Autumn/Winter 2008

Task

Sun 7^th Sept

Carsington Water, Severn Trent - Grass raking at the Carsington Reservoir. Tea room visit at the end of the day if you want. Meet 9.15 am on Derwent Street

Task*

Sun 21^st Sept

Allestree Park - Footpath work. Working with the Friends of the Park. This is going to be a new and interesting task, lining a footpath with sycamore cut in the park. Meet 9.30 am on Derwent Street.

Task*

Sun 28^th Sept

Allestree Park - Footpath work. Continues from last task. Meet 9.30 am on Derwent Street.

Social

Wed 1^st Oct

Pub social @ The Brewery Tap (formerly the Royal Standard) on Derwent Street, 7.30pm onwards

Task

Weekend 4^th& 5^th Oct

Peak Park Residential Task at Marsh Farm, Staffordshire. More details to come, spaces limited, please ring if interested.

Social**

Sat 18^th Oct

BBQ at Chris & Sue's House; celebrating the completion of their extension; Melon Pirates performing new material. Please bring something to put on BBQ/drink from 6pm. Contact Chris & Sue if coming.

Social**

Sat 25^th Oct

Tree walk in Darley Park; guided walk with one of the Council's Arboricultural (tree) officers, learn basic tree ident., meet at car park near the Abbey pub, 2pm - 4pm

Task

Weekend 1^st& 2^nd Nov

Peak Park Residential Task at Marsh Farm, Staffordshire. More details to come, spaces limited, please ring if interested.

Special

Friday 14^th Nov

DCV AGM - Come along and find out more about the group, new members welcome. Meet at 21 Nesfield Close Alvaston from 7pm for refreshments

Social**

Sun 23^rd Nov

Circular pub walk, 2.2 miles from 'The Plough', Rosliston, taking in the National Forest Visitor Centre half way round, departing 10am Derwent Street

Task*

Sun 30^th Nov

Carsington Water, Severn Trent - Clearance of scrub from fenceline at the bottom of the dam wall, not underwater. Meeting on Derwent Street at 9.15 am

Social**

Sat 13^th Dec

Christmas Do at Chris & Sue's House from 7pm, there is a rumour that 'The Melon Pirates' may perform.

Task*

Sun 14^th Dec

Carsington Water, Severn Trent- Clearance of scrub continues. Meeting on Derwent Street at 9.15 am

*indicates a good easy first task and for kids

**indicates a child friendly social event

Tasks

If you wish to go on any of the tasks please ring Chris or Sue Weston on 01332 733871 or email us at task@derby-cv.org.uk
If at all possible please ring on or before the Friday night prior to the task so that we can arrange transport from the meeting point. We usually on Derwent Street outside the Natwest Bank, check dates for times. For residential tasks please ring Sue in advance for details.

Socials

Please contact us for further details or if you need a lift to any of the events. Please call a day before the social to confirm the meeting place and time or if you would like more information.

Contact Details

Chris Weston Tel: 01332 733871 Mobile 07761 252106 Email
Sue Weston Tel: 01332 733871 Mobile 07746 747134 Email

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