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Past events listing
Green Fingered Volunteers Help Restore Historic Liverpool Garden
Between 29 August 2008 and 29 August 2008, in Liverpool
A burgeoning new community garden is beginning to take shape in Liverpool, through the hard work of Agents4Change volunteers.
The project at Clarke Gardens, Allerton, aims to restore a former botanic park to its earlier glories, including renovating an historic greenhouse which once provided exotic fruits to the wealthy Clarke and Roscoe families of Liverpool.
Fifteen young Agents4Change volunteers, and several Liverpool families, spent Saturday 30th August digging paths, and clearing weeds, so that the allotment can once again grow fruit and vegetables for the benefit of the local community.
The project is being led by the BTCV and the University Of Liverpool Guild Of Students, with a tree nursery and an orchard already being planted. The tree nursery will grow various saplings which can then be sold on, and the orchard will grow apples, pears and berries, to add an element of sustainability to the Allerton locality.
Neil McMahon, BTCV Project Leader on Merseyside, said, "It's great to see so many young people here, and the garden is generating interest from the community. Agents4Change volunteers have added a great deal to our plans at Clarke Gardens, including raised growing beds so that our allotment is wheelchair accessible, and everyone can get involved. We have so many ambitions for restoring Clarke and the continued help of volunteers is vital to that success."
Many thanks must go to Tesco stores at Wavertree, who supplied drinks and energising snacks for the volunteers to enjoy through the afternoon, and BBC Radio Merseyside, who advertised the event throughout the week, spreading the word to the people of Liverpool to get involved with this exciting project.
BTCV need further funding to continue renovation of the site, including a grant to restore 18th century stables, and the celebrated greenhouse, of which there are only two left in existence. Agent4Change coordinator Jon Dean said, "The project here at Clarke Gardens is so embedded in Liverpool history that we will be giving BTCV all the support we can. I'm so proud of our volunteers, and we have all pledged to continue lending a hand here, as we can really see our efforts staring to take shape."
Posted on 03 September 2008 12:47:41 by Jon Dean
BBC Headroom Tent
Between 23 August 2008 and 24 August 2008, in Liverpool
Agents4Change Volunteers were integral to the sucess of a relaxation and therapy tent at the world famous Mathew Street Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Agents4Change volunteers, working alongside the BBC, spent their Bank Holiday Weekend encouraging others to look after their mental wellbeing. Laughter Therapy, Drumming Workshops, and Yoga sessions were put on in the Tent, as thousands of people took time out to chill and relax at the busy Mathew Street Festival.
The tent provided festivalgoers with headphones to sit and relax to, and oppurtunities to tell the people of Liverpool what they are thankful for, and recommended the best spots to visit in the city, and in the surroundinng area.
Agents4Change volunteer Gbenga Olabayo said "Headroom is a worthwhile experience, and educating the public about their mental health is extremely rewarding!"
Posted on 27 August 2008 11:12:48 by Jon Dean
Community Sports Taster Day
Between 21 August 2008 and 21 August 2008, in Kent
On Friday 22nd August Kent Mencap hosted a free sports taster day in West Malling in order to raise awareness of learning disabilities and the services available in Kent. The event featured a large number of disability and non-disability sports and world class cricket team Lashings were there too.
Volunteers helped to set-up/take down, help with car park marshalling, and hand out programmes.
Posted on 30 July 2008 11:49:27 by Stefanie Foreman
A Taste of China
Between 07 August 2008 and 07 August 2008, in Coventry
As the Olympic Games kicked off in China, a celebration event was held at BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's Open Centre. All things Chinese were celebrated at the event.
There was food, music, dancing, board games and a whole lot more. The event was also part of a three-hour radio show, hosted by BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's Bob Brolly.
Thank you to all those who came along, shared their culture and made the event a great success.
Posted on 23 October 2008 02:17:59 by Balnek Sangra
Charity Shop in Wallasey Needs Your Help!
Between 04 August 2008 and 21 August 2008, in Liverpool
Wallasey Church Drop-in Centre is raising money so that it can continue to run its friendly, relaxed service which enables people with mental health problems to meet and chat with friends and to take part in other activities.
The Wallasey Churches Together Drop-in Centre needed volunteers to help in their charity shop or donate items for sale.
The shop was based on Seaview Road and was open from the 18th to the 22nd of August.
The Drop-in Centre is raising money so that it can continue to run its friendly, relaxed service which enables people with mental health problems to meet and chat with friends and to take part in other activities.
Phil Wood, the Centre's Chair said: "The Centre is run by volunteers. It provides a vital service for people experiencing difficulties with mental health. We arrange a wide range of activities such as bingo, playing pool, arts and crafts and with the occasional day out to places such as Southport and Chester.
"The shop helped us raise much-needed funds to keep the service going.
"Everyone was welcome – you don't have to go to church to get involved. All the help we received was much appreciated."
Posted on 05 August 2008 09:04:38 by Jon Dean
Home Grown Music Festival - Saturday 6th September 2008
Between 31 July 2008 and 06 September 2008, in Liverpool
On Saturday 6th September we need you to volunteer at the Home Grown Music festival at Botanic Park, 1 till 9 pm
Home Grown Music is a not-for-profit community music group. They are based in Kensington and run fun but educational and engaging musical activities. HGM offer workshops in DJ skills, Music technology, vocal coaching, rapping, guitar, and the drums!
With the Home Grown Music Festival in its third year, it aims to keep encouraging the local youth to create original, contemporary pieces of music and help them develop as artists in their own right. By offering live shows in which they can showcase their talent, HGM offers confidence and experience to young and talented artists from across Merseyside.
This year's event will include a massive live stage, workshops and showcase local talent, whilst offering stalls, rides, football, boxing and much more.
We need volunteers to help hand out flyers before the event to let the people of Merseyside know about this great free event. And then on the day we're looking for loads of volunteers to help for an hour or two to assist with crowd control, car parking, and to offer help to the public.
Get involved!
Posted on 01 August 2008 14:10:43 by Jon Dean
MESS - Mile End Sporting Spectacular (Posted by previous Agent 4 Change Laurence Whitaker)
Between 31 July 2008 and 01 November 2008, in London
A sporting spectacular and free community event will be taking place on Saturday 1st November at the Ecology Pavilion in Mile End Park.
The Mile End Sporting Spectacular (MESS) will focus on encouraging families and young people to become engaged in their community through sport and the arts.
The event, set up by Laurence Whitaker, 17 and CSV Agent4Change for London, and supported by BBC London will be free of charge and run from 11am till 4pm.
Numerous sports groups will be there giving visitors the chance to get stuck in and find out more about becoming active in the local area. It's a chance to get active with the dance troupes, try your hand at acting with the local amateur dramatics society or have a shot at one of many sports on offer. There'll be a kick around for the kids and a high climbing wall for the more adventurous. There will be performances throughout the day from local bands, actors, dancers and singers to show off talent and entertain the crowds.
Rayne Passmore, Head ranger at Mile End Park, says, "This is an opportunity for the community to come together, to discover what's out there for them to get involved with, to have fun and to be entertained by young local talent!"
If you want to take part or find out more contact Laurence on london@comcats.org.uk or on 020 7643 1341.
Posted on 25 September 2008 15:15:56 by Farhat Amin
Anyone for golf?
Between 31 July 2008 and 29 August 2008, in Gloucester
We are hoping to get a local school/university golf team to volunteer a weekend for teaching some disadvantaged youth the game of golf. UK golf charities have been asked to take part too. If you are interested contact Mike McBride.
Posted on 20 June 2008 20:43:47 by Michael McBride
Appetising Enterprise!
Between 06 July 2008 and 30 August 2008, in Coventry
We need volunteers to help out in a range of ways at a new green social enterprise offering pur vegetarian catering for all occasions.
Green Garden Cafe is opening soon using as much locally-sourced organic products as are available, and using environmentally friendly biodegradable packaging wherever possible.
Would you like to get a fascinating hands-on insight into how a business is run and have the opportunity, as a young person, to be involved at decision making level? Or would you like to help out at the allotments, delivering the good food and learning about healthy cooking?
This project is run in partnership with The Foyer (Young People's Centre) in Coventry to deliver healthy living training to young people. For more information, please get in touch with natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk.
Posted on 30 June 2008 11:23:19 by Balnek Sangra
Pitch camp at a Cathedral!
Between 30 June 2008 and 30 August 2008, in Coventry
Are you interested in history? Fancy a week helping to maintain some of Britain's historic places of worship?
CSV is running one-week residential camps throughout the country in July and August, working in Cathedrals and places of worship to maintain, clean and restore the buildings.
Every year they recruit leaders to support the young people that take part on the camps. Camp Leaders will get training and expenses and have an amazing time! It is not a religious organisation and would suit anyone who enjoys working with young people and is interested in history.
This could be especially useful if you need to complete a residential for your Duke of Edinburgh training. Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk to get involved.
Posted on 30 June 2008 11:10:28 by Balnek Sangra
Step Forward 4 Summer!
Between 29 June 2008 and 10 August 2008, in Coventry
The Agents4Change campaign is gearing up for summer and we are excited about the prospects for fun with the kids.
You can get involved in all sorts of ways - from supporting a trip to assisting with craft/sport activities over the holidays - its up to you! So far we have opportunities at Willenhall Nursery, Three Templars Primary, Hope Centre, Kids in Paradise, and Potters Green Wraparound.
Other opportunitoies include:
- Coventry Transport Museum – can you support with craft activities at the museum over the summer holidays. Let me know today!
- Coventry Sports Foundation – various sport/workshop opportunities. There is potential for you to lead a session on athletics or football, support young people with in a badminton lesson, you get the idea … Keep fit and have fun sports volunteering. Register today to get CRB checks sorted in time for summer fun! Contact natalie.wint@bbc.co.uk to get involved.
Posted on 30 June 2008 11:12:05 by Balnek Sangra
