Taking part
Volunteering opportunities
A NEW VOLUNTEERING GROUP FOR NEROCHE
A regular Neroche Conservation Volunteers group is being established, offering regular monthly practical activities in the forest, on the third Saturday of the month.
The first event will be on Saturday 15 March, at Staple Hill, and will involve helping to clear the route of a new all-ability trail from the new Staple Hill car park to a spectacular viewpoint over Taunton Deane.
Meet at the Staple Hill car park, on the ridge road half way between the Holman Clavel and Castle Neroche, at 10.00. All tools provided - no experience necessary. Hot drinks provided - please bring your own lunch. We regret we cannot accept children under 10 for these practical events.
Future monthly volunteer days will focus on balsam bashing, rhododendron control, an introduction to botanical survey, and path clearance work.
Watch this website for further details.
| Contact: | Jilly Ould / Caroline Newcombe |
| Tel: | 01823 680846 |
| E-mail: | |
| Address: | Neroche Office, St Ivel House, Hemyock |
Balsam Bashers!
A small volunteer group has been formed to try and tackle the spread of Himalayam Balsam growing at Castle Neroche. The group is being led by a member of the Neroche Local Stakeholders Group.
| Contact: | via Jilly Ould / Caroline Newcombe |
| Tel: | 01823 680846 |
| E-mail: | |
| Address: | Neroche Office |
Coppicing
A volunteer coppicing day will take place on Sunday 2nd December 2007 at Wych Lodge near Staple Fitzpaine. No experience necessary - all tools and instruction provided. Contact the Neroche office for more details.
| Contact: | Jilly Ould / Caroline Newcombe |
| Tel: | 01823 680846 |
| E-mail: | |
| Address: | Neroche Office |
Herepath Trail Watchers Scheme
Would you like to join the Neroche Herepath Trail Watchers Scheme and help us look after the newly developed trails?
The first Neroche Herepath Trail around Staple Fitzpaine was opened in May 2008. We already have a team of volunteers who have adopted sections of the new trail who help us look after it to ensure it remains open and easy to use for everyone to enjoy.
We always welcome new volunteers and and as further trails develop we will need more Trail Watchers!
What will Trail Watchers be expected to do?
All we will ask is that trail watchers regularly walk the section of the path they've adopted and report any problems they come across such as broken gates, missing signposts and way markers or blocked drains. We will also ask them to take out a pair of secateurs just in case there's any vegetation overhanging a gate or signpost that can easily be cut back.
Who can take part in the Scheme?
The scheme will be open to anyone between 18 and 75 years old. Don't worry if your under 18; you can still take part provided that when you go out, you're joined by your parent or guardian. If you are over 75, you can still take part but please contact the Neroche Scheme first so we can discuss your membership.
How do I apply to take part?
Please contact us to register your details. We will then contact you with further information.
| Contact: | Jilly Ould / Caroline Newcombe |
| Tel: | 01823 680846 |
| E-mail: | |
| Address: | Neroche Office |
