golcar lily day environment groupyou may not be aware but there are lots of groups that help keep our lovely community as clean and tidy as they can, from local residents to scouts and we have been clearing ginnels, creating the walks, picking up litter in our community, all to try and keep our beautiful village as beautiful as we can
recently we have done a lot of work on clearing some of the land opposite the colne valley museum could you spare us some time to help out? please can you help us to keep on top of this mammoth task by looking at the areas near you, get your plastic gloves and plastic bags and tidy up near your home, as they say, many hands make light work :-) |
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Sorry to say we have had to cancel the project day 3rd April due to the weather. The Beast from the East has got the better of us!
However our next project will be on Sunday 29th April.
We will also be starting our working Wednesdays after the Easter holidays whilst the nights are light from 7pm - til dark.
If you have any flowering or interesting shrubs you no longer want please get in touch.
Fuchsias, Hydrangeas, Forsythia, Rhododendrons, Buddleia etc.
We can use these in and around Golcar.
However our next project will be on Sunday 29th April.
We will also be starting our working Wednesdays after the Easter holidays whilst the nights are light from 7pm - til dark.
If you have any flowering or interesting shrubs you no longer want please get in touch.
Fuchsias, Hydrangeas, Forsythia, Rhododendrons, Buddleia etc.
We can use these in and around Golcar.
1st Oct 2017
Yesterday was one of our project days were we got lots done and made a real impact. |
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12th Mar 2017
The big clear out of the land opposite the Colne Valley Museum Part 2 |
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We are looking at potential funding to renew the footpath that runs through this land, again details to follow once we know more but if you know anyone that might be able to help with this please let us know
20th Jan 2017The big clear out of the land opposite the Colne Valley Museum |
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You can also find us on Facebook under Golcar Lily Day group where there is a video and photos - please like and share all posts and subscribe to events. The more activity we generate the more likely we are to get sponsorship and attract businesses to help with our work.
After 6 years, the original ginnel leaflet, showing the walk around the ginnels of Golcar, finally ran out! With a grant, applied for by Susan Whitwam from the Environment Committee we now have new improved and updated leaflets printed, which are in use and can be picked up in the library and Church.
Secondly, in view of the fact that Kirklees has had to curtail many of its gardening responsibilities, the Environment Group has taken over the upkeep of the flower beds bordering the car park on Town End. We planted the car park beds with perennials earlier in summer and they have looked pretty good through summer. Thanks to people living nearby who have weeded and watered.
Thirdly, in the light of the loss of habitat from more housing being built, we were granted £250 from the By and Buy Shop to buy wood and fittings to make bird boxes, bug shelters and bird feeders to sell at events. Susan and Geoff Stainton have been very busy making these and if you have not got yours yet look out for them at an event near you.
Secondly, in view of the fact that Kirklees has had to curtail many of its gardening responsibilities, the Environment Group has taken over the upkeep of the flower beds bordering the car park on Town End. We planted the car park beds with perennials earlier in summer and they have looked pretty good through summer. Thanks to people living nearby who have weeded and watered.
Thirdly, in the light of the loss of habitat from more housing being built, we were granted £250 from the By and Buy Shop to buy wood and fittings to make bird boxes, bug shelters and bird feeders to sell at events. Susan and Geoff Stainton have been very busy making these and if you have not got yours yet look out for them at an event near you.
Just to let you know that Ginnel 2 is completely clear of all weeds rubbish etc. A big thank you (again!) to Lionel who did all the hard work Also for Marion for collecting the rubbish and taking it to the tip Ginnel 5 is half done; thanks to Andy for helping out on Saturday and (Mr Conrad) Tracy and Simon who live next to the ginnel have kindly agreed to do the other half.
20th Jan 2017
Thank you to Betty
who is retiring as Chair
Betty has decided to step down as chair after 10 years. Betty feels it is time to hand over the reigns.
Betty feels happy that the group is thriving and growing and will still remain involved.
A huge thank you Betty for all your hard work and energy you have given to our community and this group.
Matt has now agreed to step up to the challenge!
Betty feels happy that the group is thriving and growing and will still remain involved.
A huge thank you Betty for all your hard work and energy you have given to our community and this group.
Matt has now agreed to step up to the challenge!
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