Placements for those interested in skills and activities which may also help them with their CV and with university credits. We will also accept students who are required to undertake placements as part of their degreeIt will suit students who enjoy: solving problems, improving things in: Upcycling, Restoration, Design, D.I.Y., Landscaping, Habitats, Conservation.
The charity is offering a voluntary placements for those interested in a range of on-site skills and activities which may also help them with their CV and with university credits.
We will also accept students who are required to undertake placements as part of their degree
It will suit students who enjoy: solving problems, improving things, upcycling, restoration, design, D.I.Y., landscaping, habitats, conservation
Activities available include:
•Wood repairs. •Outbuilding repairs. •Reorganizing hard landscaping.
•Re-laying paved patios.
•Power washing paved patios & paths
•Repairing wooden benches
•Seasonal maintenance of animal habits (birds, bats, bees, hedgehogs,fish,/pond, etc)
•Repainting arches, arbours, pergolas, sheds, bridge, urns, statues.
• Re-organising block paving paths
•Maintaining rock walls/edging
•Rebuilding low brick walls
•Maintaining pond heron defences
•Cleaning/maintaining fountains
•Cleaning/relaying slate patios/paths
•Repairing garden building roofs/felt etc.
•Roof sealants. • Gate repairs.
• Basic building
There is a unique, large very well equipped Library and a garden study room. There is also a fully equipped Gym.
Travel/Location:
Train time to Chippenham from Bristol: is 23mns. from Bath: it is 8mns.
The 55bus from outside Chippenham railway station leaves every 20 minutes and take 18 minutes to get directly to the charity garden on the A4 at Studley Crossroads.
The Charity Garden Site Details
The unique landscaped ½ acre garden was created by the founder from a small field and consists of a series of “rooms” which includes:
Dwarf Conifers; Acers; Exotics; Coastal; Orchard & fruit garden; Vegetable garden; Grasses & Phormiums; Dianthus; Heathers; Cottage Garden; Alpine; Beach; Herbarium; Greenhouse & nursery; Woodland.
These are separated/secluded as a series of interesting vistas by: fishpond; waterfall and pools; wetland; beach; low walls; paths; hedges; large wooden arches; lawns; patios; arbours; 7 large free standing fountains, collection of specimen trees and shrubs. There are many stone statues incl. mythological creatures and life size Graeco-Roman deities, and cats.
Several patios and many seating areas allow the visitor and student to sit and reflect or meditate, study or draw or quietly talk.
Outbuildings:
There are several outbuildings including:
•Large Gym.
•Summerhouse/Library/study room.
•Two greenhouses.
•Woodland shed.
• Student secluded study hideaway.
• Four paint, construction & craft storerooms
• Garden furniture store rooms.
The garden has electric supplies to every part.
Your Help Needed
This all takes immense time, labour, and cost in terms of maintenance so volunteering is always of help.
You will be very welcome to flex your skills and interests by joining us by undertaking a project with us. And your help will be most appreciated.
Trust Remit:
? (i)remote student volunteering placements in conservation and (ii)wildlife habitats document writing and (iii) video making).
? library.
? facilities for: (i) adults with learning difficulties; (ii) young unemployed.
? residential placements for E.U. students.
? It also has a 1/2 acre garden in a series of ‘rooms’:
This on-site placement is flexible and for any period of time for as little or as long and as frequently as you wish. It's a friendly atmosphere and lots of interesting things to do and learn. Tools provided. You will need your own sturdy foot wear, gloves, and eye protection. (If required hard-hats are available)
You will be able to gain skills and obtain experience in a range of topics. Activities available include:
1. Re-laying paved patios.
2. Power washing paved patios & paths
3. Repairing wooden benches
4. Seasonal maintenance of animal habits (birds, bats, bees, bugs etc)
5. Repainting many arches, arbours, pergolas, sheds, benches, plus gym & summerhouse.
6. Re-organising block paving paths
7. Maintaining rock walls/edging
8. Rebuilding low brick walls & stone columns.
9. Maintaining pond heron defences
10. Cleaning/maintaining fountains
11. Help to erect new arbours
12. Help to erect new (or repair existing) garden buildings
13. Cleaning/relaying slate paths.
There is a unique, large very well equipped Library and a garden study room. There is also a fully equipped indoor gym. And a dipping pool.
We have policy documents on: Health & Safety; Risk Assessment; Student Welfare. You will not be left alone in the garden and there is always someone on hand for support and advice.
TO APPLY: simply send an email telling us something about yourself.
Please feel free to ask any questions.