The South East Essex Conservation Volunteers
Who are we?
The South East Essex Conservation Volunteers (SEECV) is a group that is part of the TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) Community Network. It was formed in 1987 to undertake practical conservation projects in South East Essex and has a membership of people who enjoy and want to manage local conservation areas. Since its inception much work has been completed at numerous sites throughout the area. Regular sites currently worked at include Hadleigh Castle Country Park, the National Trust’s Rayleigh Mount, Finches Nature Reserve andLion Creek (Essex Wildlife Trust)in Canewdon and St. Mary’s Nature Area, Shoebury. Typical projects undertaken include both habitat management and creation, together with work that improves access to the countryside (e.g. woodland work, hedgelaying, path/ litter clearance, pond improvement, fencing, kissing gate construction andscrub/meadow management). In fact, a work day could include anything from removing a shopping trolley from a pond, to creating a wildlife garden in a school, building a dipping platform, putting up nest boxes, planting trees or building an island!
When do we meet?
Normally, every other Sunday at 10:00 until about 16:00. However, everyone is welcome to come and go as they please, and work as much or as little as they want. Details of sites and meeting places can be found in the project programme.
What will I need?
Old clothes, stout footwear/wellingtons (preferably safety toe-caps), gardening gloves, waterproofs, sun protection, packed lunch and drink, etc. All necessary tools, training and insurance are provided. Inoculation against tetanus is strongly advised.
How much will it cost?
There is an annual subscription of £3.00 (renewable each May) to cover the cost of insurance, tools, postage, etc. Subscription will guarantee the receipt ofprogrammes issued throughout the year. You do not need to be a member before attending projects.
Why should I come along?
To improve your local environment.
To have an enjoyable day out in the countryside.
To meet new people.
To learn more about wildlife and conservation management.
…..AND much more!…..
Everyone is welcome from school age upwards. However, children under 16 yearsMUST be accompanied by a responsible parent/guardian. Any help whatsoever is appreciated, whether practical or financial.
Welookforwardtoseeingyou!
For further details, please phone Julian (01702 258492), or write to:
SEECV, c/o ‘Charnwood’, Anchor Lane, Canewdon, nr. Rochford, ESSEX, SS4 3PB.
Alternatively visit email us at .
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Membership application/details:
Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Telephone No. (day and eve):…………………………………………………………………………
Email address:…………………………......
Are you happy to receive programmes/updates via email? Yes/No (please circle as appropriate)
Where did you hear of the SEECV?:………………………………………………………………….
Do you give consent for your photograph to be used for publicity/information purposes (e.g. press, website, newsletter, display boards)? Yes/No Signature:...... Date:......
Parent’s or guardian’s signature (if under 18) ...... Relationship to child:......
Please return the completed form either to the above address or to one of our work parties and include your remittance of £3.00 per person (additional donations will be warmly appreciated). Any cheques should be made payable to S.E.E.C.V.
The above personal information is used solely for SEECV membership details and posting.