Join our Volunteering Parties
The Lynchmere Society largely operates through volunteers. We have a list of some 75 volunteers who turn out on an occasional basis to work on the commons, mostly on Sundays. Much of our work is to improve the existing heathland by controlling the spread of birch, gorse and bracken to enable the heather to spread. The cleared vegetation is usually burnt on site as this helps to keep the fertility low - the preferred state for heathlands.
There is a variety of different tasks, some heavy, but others just needing a pair of strong snippers and stout gardening gloves. We mostly commence at 10.00am and finish about 12.30pm having had a good bonfire and a feeling of being well-exercised. The work is as light or as heavy as you care to make it and there is certainly no obligation to attend each time - we are grateful for any help you can give. If you have other skills that would benefit the society then we'd also love to hear from you. Volunteer work stops on the Commons after the beginning of March for conservation reasons. A few additional volunteer dates may be arranged for the fields and barn area. Details of which are usually emailed, posted here and the society noticeboards. Please bring your own tools (no batteries allowed), such as secateurs, hand saws, loppers and stout gardening gloves. |
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Meeting places
Once at the Noticeboard meeting points, follow the flags or head towards the bonfire smoke.
Once at the Noticeboard meeting points, follow the flags or head towards the bonfire smoke.
Marley Heath
Noticeboard near Metal fire gate – SU882315 Google mapswhat3words.com/losses.alien.weeknight Contact Mac McCart – 07931 730020 Lynchmere Common
Noticeboard on the road from the B2131 to Lynchmere Green – SU865315 Google Maps what3words.com/squirted.hotel.hormones Contact Mark Allery – 01428 641708 Little Lynchmere
Noticeboard on the road from the B2131 to Lynchmere Green – SU865315 what3words.com/squirted.hotel.hormones Contact Cyril Ellis – 01428 725099 Stanley Heath
Corner after first cattle grid on Stanley Farm Drive, off Highfield Lane – SU855305 what3words.com/neckline.coping.spicy Contact Lowell Wolfe – 07732 255102 |
The Lynchmere Volunteers fighting the good fight against invasive species on the commons
Corporate Volunteering
If there are organisation who would like to volunteer as part of their environment, social and governance policies we’d love to hear from you. Email Mike McCart: macsshed@icloud.com Mobile: 07931 730020 |
Become a Member
Help preserve and maintain our Commons |