What the volunteers have been up to:
Engagement volunteers
First off, we just wanted to say thank you to the recent gang of volunteers who came along to assist at some recent events: Appleford Fete (29th April), Moth Night (6th May) and Go Wild (Sunday Drop-in, 7th May). It was fantastic having the extra help that really ensured that everything ran smoothly and the folk attending enjoyed themselves. We couldn't do it without you so a huge great big thank you!
Thursday Group (Abingdon), 4th May
Lucy and the volunteers were busy finishing off tidying up the vegetation along the circular walk at Thrupp Lake, making access a little easier. They then moved on to thistle pulling in the conservation area. The next session is Thursday 18th May.Friday Group (Little Wittenham), 5th May
This week the group were busy over at North Farm (the Shillingford side of our site), installing tree guards around the new trees by the bridleway. The group also said a fond farewell to Warden Steve as it was his last day with the Trust. The next session is Friday 12th May.Saturday Group (Abingdon), 6th May
Abingdon Green Gym joined the Earth Trust Volunteers for a busy morning's work at Abbey Fishponds. Tasks included replacing old footpath boards, creating a log pile for stag beetles, pulling Himalayan balsam from the fen, and cutting back vegetation along the footpaths. Check out the photos on the Green Gym's blog. Great job guys! The next session is Saturday 3rd June.Coming up...
Leadership on the Edge: Half price tickets now available!
As you know, we have our exciting event on the 19th May when Robert Swann OBE will be giving a fascinating talk at the Oxford Natural History Museum on his expeditions, his dedication to preserving Antarctica and inspiring our future leaders. We have just released a number of 'lecture only' tickets for half the original price at just £20 and students are also eligible for a further £5 off. These won't be around for long (don't say we didn't warn you) so get booking!Publicising the 10K Run
Sunday 10th September sees the return of the Earth Trust 10k and we really need help to get the word out! Would you be happy to take some posters/flyers to your local sports club or gym? Perhaps you are in the vicinity of some local shops that might be happy to take some? The more people we have to help spread the word the better chance we have of more people signing up and raising money for our charity. We'd love to hear from anyone who can help out and you can also register your interest to volunteer on the day.
Did you hear that we have The HandleBards, the world's first cycling theatre company coming to perform a A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Earth Trust garden on the 19th July? This is an exciting event where people can bring a picnic and enjoy a summer evening of 'gloriously eccentric' outdoor theatre. As with all our events, we really need a gang of volunteers (what is the collective for volunteers? A gang? An army? A troop perhaps? Ideas on the back of a postcard...) to help welcome audience members to the site, get them through admissions, direct them through to the garden, help sell refreshments and be on hand to help make sure this event runs without a hitch! The major upside to this one is that you'll be able to watch (most of!) the play too, so it's a good opportunity to lend a hand and get a dose of theatre at the same time! Get in touch if this sounds like your cup of tea.
Outdoor Theatre, Wednesday 19th July
Did you hear that we have The HandleBards, the world's first cycling theatre company coming to perform a A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Earth Trust garden on the 19th July? This is an exciting event where people can bring a picnic and enjoy a summer evening of 'gloriously eccentric' outdoor theatre. As with all our events, we really need a gang of volunteers (what is the collective for volunteers? A gang? An army? A troop perhaps? Ideas on the back of a postcard...) to help welcome audience members to the site, get them through admissions, direct them through to the garden, help sell refreshments and be on hand to help make sure this event runs without a hitch! The major upside to this one is that you'll be able to watch (most of!) the play too, so it's a good opportunity to lend a hand and get a dose of theatre at the same time! Get in touch if this sounds like your cup of tea.
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