Non Governmental Organization: Bournemouth National Trust Volunteers BNTV
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We are a group of people who enjoy a day in the countryside assisting with practical conservation work under the guidance of a Warden. We meet at various National Trust Properties in Dorset, usually on a Sunday. We also help with stewarding at a number of Social Events at Kingston Lacy and Corfe Castle. Some members enjoy going to more distant properties such as Stourhead, Golden Cap and even as far as Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. We stay at well equipped base camps.
We also meet for more frivolous events such as pub meals, skittles, croquet and have even been known to go to the dogs!
We are of mixed ages and from different walks of life. Anyone who is reasonably fit and 16 or over is welcome to become a member. No particular skills are required.
UNDER 16 YEARS ?
We welcome young people under the age of 16 at suitable Work Parties if they are working on a conservation project and are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. This is the decision of the Task Leader and the Warden.
WHAT DO WE DO?
A Task Leader is appointed for each Work Party and he/she will liase with the Warden about the Task. People wishing to attend notify the Task Leader by the previous Thursday to ensure adequate tools and gloves will be available. The Task Leader will also arrange any lifts required. We usually meet at 10am. A picnic lunch is required with plenty of fluids, especially in summer. Wellington boots are often necessary and/or a supply of suntan lotion. Old clothes are essential because we often have a bonfire [good for baked potatoes or marshmallows!]
TYPICAL WORKPARTIES
KINGSTON LACY : Work on the project to redevelop Mrs Banks Japanese Garden.
CORFE CASTLE: Hedge laying, coppicing, and restoring heath land as part of the Egdon Project.
STOURHEAD: Building steps, hedge laying and gardening.
STUDLAND: Tree planting and sand dune development to prevent coastal erosion.
BROWNSEA: Rhodadendron bashing as part of the Egdon project and to improve the habitat for red squirrels and other wild animals.
We also meet for more frivolous events such as pub meals, skittles, croquet and have even been known to go to the dogs!
We are of mixed ages and from different walks of life. Anyone who is reasonably fit and 16 or over is welcome to become a member. No particular skills are required.
UNDER 16 YEARS ?
We welcome young people under the age of 16 at suitable Work Parties if they are working on a conservation project and are accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. This is the decision of the Task Leader and the Warden.
WHAT DO WE DO?
A Task Leader is appointed for each Work Party and he/she will liase with the Warden about the Task. People wishing to attend notify the Task Leader by the previous Thursday to ensure adequate tools and gloves will be available. The Task Leader will also arrange any lifts required. We usually meet at 10am. A picnic lunch is required with plenty of fluids, especially in summer. Wellington boots are often necessary and/or a supply of suntan lotion. Old clothes are essential because we often have a bonfire [good for baked potatoes or marshmallows!]
TYPICAL WORKPARTIES
KINGSTON LACY : Work on the project to redevelop Mrs Banks Japanese Garden.
CORFE CASTLE: Hedge laying, coppicing, and restoring heath land as part of the Egdon Project.
STOURHEAD: Building steps, hedge laying and gardening.
STUDLAND: Tree planting and sand dune development to prevent coastal erosion.
BROWNSEA: Rhodadendron bashing as part of the Egdon project and to improve the habitat for red squirrels and other wild animals.
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