Volunteering


Please click here for the current volunteering programme on Thursdays or register your details using the
form at the bottom of the page. An additional Path Maintenance volunteering day will be starting monthly from January 2012. Please click here for this programme.

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Volunteers installing kissing gateVolunteers installing a bench in Lloyd's Coppice 

 The Severn Gorge Countryside Trust's volunteering project was set up in 2006 to involve local people in the care of the countryside within the Ironbridge Gorge. 

Since April 2009, the project has continued with the support of the Telford Access to Nature which was awarded a grant from Natural England as part of the Access to Nature programme funded by Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme.  

The project offers opportunities for people to volunteer year-round and to get involved in all aspects of the Trust's work. 

This Autumn the activities include installation of kissing gates, way markers and benches as part of the Access to Nature Partnership.
The volunteers installed 58 steps and handrails on Lincoln Hill completing access to the The Rotunda as part of the Sabbath Walk way marked route. An interpretation panel in Dale End car park marks the Walk on which you will find 4 hand-painted panels designed by local illustrator Lynne Morgan. A panel in Lloyd's Coppice woodlands was designed by SGCT volunteers following training by Fieldfare Trust.

In August, two meadows were hand-scythed in preparation for flocks of rare-breed sheep.

In October, Bower Yard lime kiln had a new interpretation panel, kissing gate, bench, and steps to the kiln, all making for improved access to this tranquil site along the Severn Valley Way.
The Trust provides tools, equipment, transport, refreshments and training. All activities are free.

If you feel like a breath of fresh air, meeting new people and taking part in some conservation in this beautiful area, then join our volunteers who meet every Thursday 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

ps: It very rarely rains on a Thursday!!
 scything
frame making Free minibus transport is available to the work sites from Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale.

To become a volunteer, please register your details below or contact the Trust for further information.

Starting January 2012, the Trust will also be running a footpath maintenance volunteering group every fourth Tuesday of the month, see top paragraph for programme.

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