Events

Covid 19 update

At Wirral Countryside Volunteers (WCV) we need to ensure the safety and wellbeing of volunteers and organisers alike. We have been following the Government's guidelines throughout the pandemic. Currently, for events which will be hosted by the group, attendee numbers will be limited in line with Government guidelines and will only be available to WCV members. For each event a full Covid Risk Assessment is completed and circulated to all participants.

Wirral Countryside Volunteer Events

WCV’s programme of events is the result of a group meeting which is usually held every three months. WCV do have the usual officers, a chairperson, an honorary secretary, a treasurer and a membership secretary; but all meetings are open to any members who wish to be present, and all are invited to play a part in deciding what we are taking on as tasks.

From its beginnings WCV have held weekend tasks; much more recently these weekend tasks have been supported and extended by the “Intrepid Midweekers”, who have their own programme of tasks (though this often links to the main programme). Events are briefly described in the table below.

All events are fully assessed and the necessary Risk Assessments are completed and made available to all. All events are supported by the required support mechanisms, First Aiders, etc

What to Bring

We are often asked, by volunteers, what to bring along to WCV events? All events have their own requirements, what you will need to bring, will be included in the detail of the event.

What's in it for you? Fresh air, exercise, discover some new talents, learn some natural history, meet - and spend time - with like-minded people.

Date	Event Description	Location	Booking Link
October 2021 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Start time 09:30	Hedge laying on Park Fields, Parkgate In a joint initiative between the Friends of Park Fields, the Cheshire West and Chester ranger service and Wirral Countryside Volunteers, we are able to offer to anyone interested the chance to try their hand at hedge laying. Under the expert guidance of our volunteers they can learn the basics of this traditional craft. Participants should wear clothing suitable for outdoor work, and if possible footwear with steel toecaps. All tools needed will be provided. Use the EventBrite link on the right to book a place on date or dates of your choice		Hedgelaying at Park Felds in October: Eventbrite booking Link
October 2021 30th & 31st Start time: 09:30	Sweet Chestnut coppicing weekend	Eastham Country Park	Coppicing at Eastham Country Park: EventBrite booking Link
November 2021 3rd and 10th Start Time: 09:30	Hedge laying on Park Fields, Parkgate In a joint initiative between the Friends of Park Fields, the Cheshire West and Chester ranger service and Wirral Countryside Volunteers, we are able to offer to anyone interested the chance to try their hand at hedge laying. Under the expert guidance of our volunteers they can learn the basics of this traditional craft. Participants should wear clothing suitable for outdoor work, and if possible footwear with steel toecaps. All tools needed will be provided. Use the EventBrite link on the right to book a place on date or dates of your choice		Hedgelaying at Park Fields in November: EventBrite Booking link
November 6th 2021 Start time: 09:30	Beginners Hedge Laying	Willaston / Hooton	Beginners hedge laying: EventBrite Booking link
November 11th 2021 Meal: 18:30 Meeting: 19:30	Group Meal & meeting	John Masefield, New Ferry	Group meal and meeting: EventBrite booking link
November 14th 2021 Start time 09:30	Scything acid grassland to benefit Small Copper butterflies	New Ferry Butterfly Park	Acid grassland scything: EventBrite Booking link
November 27th 2021 Start time: 09:30	Gapping up a hedge by planting	Willaston / Hooton	Hedge Planting: EventBrite Booking link
December 2021 4th & 5th Start time: 09:30	Hedge laying weekend - lunch and refreshments provided	Pulford, Cheshire/Welsh border	Hedge Laying weekend: EventBrite Booking link
December 11th 2021 Start time: 19:30	Pot Luck Christmas Buffet	Bebington	Christmas Buffet: EventBrite Booking link
December 12th 2021 Start time: 09:30	Completion of scything regime, hedge laying and trimming	New Ferry Butterfly Park	Completion of scything: EventBrite booking link

Due to on-going Covid 19 restrictions all events must be pre-booked. To facilitate pre-booking for our events WCV is using EventBright to manage ticket bookings. Links to EventBrite booking are next to the event detail. Many thanks for your cooperation.