Voluntary Organisations
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Formerly called the North Lancashire Naturalists, This is a local group of the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire,
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A web-based resource of where to see wildlife. This is a comprehensive links page to wildlife organisations in the north-west
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With an office in Heysham (tel 07979 652138) and lots of expertise, the LWT has helped many groups.
- LWT have a project running until 2017 to survey local wildlife. You can get expert help from them, or upload the results from your own surveys. Full details of the Biodiverse Society Project here. Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions (LDCVS) exists to help all voluntary organisations in the district. Its services include training, helping you run your organisation, and grant finding.
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The National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces (NFPGS) is the umbrella organisation that aims to amplify the voices of Friends Groups across the UK.
The Federation works with the dynamic and inspirational grassroots movement of over 6,000 local Friends of Parks groups, supporting volunteers who act on behalf of the communities who use and care about our vital public green spaces of all kinds. We exist to represent their activities, issues and concerns, and strengthen their passionate and knowledgeable voices. |
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Promote the restoration and enjoyment of parks and gardens
Landed (Freemans Wood) project is an exploration of the issue of land-ownership and its significance for people and places. It is centred on a plot of land on the edge of Lancaster, known as Freeman's Wood, where the interests of a local community have collided with those of global capital.
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Statutory Bodies
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Lancashire County Council
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Tarja Wilson is Projects Officer and can give practical assistance to your group. Email or phone 01200 448000 / 07887 830853
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Lancashire County Records Historical records for parks, open spaces, historic buildings, people and the like
Lancashire Lantern Is the on-line collection of County records - includes photographs searchable by place
Lancashire Lantern Is the on-line collection of County records - includes photographs searchable by place
Commercial Organisations - These folk need to earn a living from their outdoor work, so don't expect unlimited free help!
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Andy Lee is a highly experienced arboriculturalist and will undertake the minimum amount of work needed to keep your green space safe. He may be willing to give some advice without charge. Email or phone 01524 33373 / 07899 706 700
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W&H Contracting
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David Hartley has provided agricultural services such as grass cutting and hay bailing at favourable prices. Email or phone 07817 935398
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S&J Lewis Landscape Services
Carpe Diem Garden Design
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Simon Lewis chairs the Happy Mount Friends group and his company has done landscaping work for lots of voluntary groups. Email or phone 01524 423760 / 07870 522465
Jennifer Lauruol has worked with many community groups and is particularly experienced in permaculture and edible gardens. Email her or call 01524 844648
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Garden & Landscape Design
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Play Days in the Woods
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Hannah Ehlert runs Forest School and similar adventure activities for younger children. Email her or phone 01524 66601 / 07951 545914
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Graeme Skelcher, Ecological Consultant
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Graeme has been employed by several community groups to undertake ecological surveys. Full details from his website here.
Based in Oxenholme, this small company runs courses on First Aid, bushcraft and other outdoor skills
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Volunteers and the Law - Useful publications identified by CVS Lancaster
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