Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Writtle The staff at this nursery arealways looking for ways to encourage healthy living. They would liketo put in a cycle shelter so that staff, parents and pupils can havesomewhere safe to leave their bikes. It is hoped that the shelterwould improve fitness by encouraging more people to use their bikes,and also help the environment by cutting traffic around the Writtlenursery at peak times. It is also hoped that the shelter would buildon good links with the local community as it could be used bymembers of the public in the evenings. Voting code 027 Tools with aMission, Halstead Volunteers helping some of the world's poorestpeople need a hand to save their backs. The 12 volunteers at thisproject receive old, donated tools from recycling centres andresidents. The tools are sorted, renovated and packed up into kitsfor various trades such as carpentry, mechanics and building. Thekits are shipped to developing countries, mainly in Africa, wherethey are used to help people learn a trade and becomeselfsufficient.
The kits weigh up to 30kg and a hydraulic lifting trolley isneeded to prevent back problems. Voting code 029 Braintree EastJubilee Oak tree project, Braintree A magnificent oak tree, plantedto commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1888, once stoodon the green area at the junction of Chapel Hill and Cressing Road.The tree was a local feature until it was cut down in 1986 to makeway for road improvements. It has been sorely missed and now membersof Braintree East Pride in our Patch want to plant a new oak tree inthe same spot to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Theclub would involve local schools in the history, planting and upkeepof the new tree. Voting code 028 Molly's Wood, Hedingham HeritageSociety, Sible Hedingham Looking after Molly's Wood and conservingit for future generations is a passion of this club. The members,all volunteers, have planted many trees and constantly make surethey are watered and maintained. They want the area to become acommunity woodland that will be used by the different generations.The Molly's Wood project has been going for 10 years and it'simportant conservation work is supported by many local groups andthe parish council.
Voting code 030 St George the Martyr Pre-school garden project,Brentwood Children at this preschool love their little garden, butit's rather small and has been neglected due to lack of funds. Theschool committee would love to expand the garden and to grow morefruit and veg. They could also do with more storage so they can buybetter gardening equipment for the toddlers to enjoy. Any cash wouldboost the outdoor learning experience for the little ones. Theschool caters for about 30 children between the ages of 2 and 5 andis open five mornings a week. Voting code 031 Halstead in Bloom,Halstead Making Halstead look clean and attractive is the mission ofthis group of volunteers. Members work all year round to ensure thetown is kept in tip-top condition. They involve local groups andschools in litter picks, develop green areas and plant flowers. Thegroup was started in 1999 and its membership has grown ever since.Members prepare the town's entry for the annual Anglia in Bloomcompetition where they've won a gold award for the last two years.Any extra funds will help the club continue with its good work.
Voting code 033 Friends of Glebe Wood, Braintree Volunteers wholovingly care for Glebe Wood suffered a setback recently when all oftheir tools were stolen. Since the group formed in 2009, membershave cleared pathways and litter and built a natural pond in aflooded area. Their main aim is to protect the area and to preserveit for safe community use. Local school children regularly visit thewood and make bird and bat boxes to encourage wildlife. Any fundsawarded to the club would be used to create a dipping area,introduce bug habitats and hopefully replace the stolen tools.
Voting code 032 Pilgrims Hall Christian Resource Centre gardenproject, Brentwood People visit Pilgrims Hall for many reasons - torest and reflect, or to find a listening ear for their troubles. Thestaff provide accredited Christian counselling to those in need, andwork alongside young offenders on practical projects in the grounds.They would love to enhance the centre's gardens, where many visitorsgo to take time out and rest. Volunteers will help with the works soit's hoped it will bring the community together. "It would changethe environment and people's lives," said one volunteer. Voting code034
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