​golcar lily environment group
​(GLEG)

welcome

the Golcar Lily Environment Group grew from the main committee and now cares for the village year round, creating a garden by the Co op, restoring flower beds, rejuvenating neglected areas, maintaining ginnels, litter picking, caring for the rec and many planters

projects mornings have started again on the
3rd sunday of the month 10am-1pm
 
you need to sign up as a volunteer in order to join us so we can ensure everyone follows our guidance and risk assessment for working safely - see below for the volunteer form
 
when you have signed up you will receive a confirmation email and a welcome pack

thank you

​golcar lily environement group

we undertake a lot of work arounf the village to tidy things up from the communal areas, the planters and beds in Town End, to the ginnels around the village, it if great fun and fantastic coialising

we'd love for you to join in with us as a volunteer
or if you'd like occasional emails from us to hear more about our work and ways you can help us (such as plants, donations or business sponsorship etc)
​then please either click the relevant green button below or use the QR codes​

volunteer form

mailing list

environment group

Golcar Lily Environment Group was constituted in June 2016, run by volunteers aiming to improve the appearance of the village of Golcar

bringing local residents together on project mornings and evenings throughout the year

aims:

​improve the appearance of Golcar
engage villagers in environmental activity
organise regular environmental activities
support other groups and local residents
fund our projects through donations, grants and fundraising

activities:

rejuvenating neglected areas
planting and maintaining flowerbeds
litter picking
weeding

find out more 
about the
great golcar
spring clean
​2020

find out more 
about our 
ginnel walks

progress so far….

created a small garden next to the Co-op on Town End and also at the chemist
renovated the small wood opposite the Colne Valley Museum and re-established the footpath that runs through it
rejuvenated the flowerbeds in Town End car park
​ginnel maintenance and village wide litter picks
currently working in Golcar Park (the rec)

​how to get involved:

project mornings – 10am to 1pm, working on various projects, come any time for as long as you can spare and are held every 3rd sunday (except december), the next date is displayed above and publicised on our facebook page

Working Wednesday – 7pm to dark, starting first Wednesday in May, weeding, watering and litter picking
​
meet by the small wood opposite Colne Valley Museum, children welcome with a responsible adult

to join our distribution list email us at:  [email protected]     

​follow and like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/golcarlilydaypage/

supported by:

​Kirklees Council
Natural Kirklees
Golcar Lily Day
Golcar Winkle Club
Local Businesses

​
​we are affiliated with Golcar Lily Day to publicise our work and attract new volunteers and are insured by Natural Kirklees
​ (click here to see the insurance details)