Warwick Volunteers

Warwick Volunteers had a a fabulous time at the Canley Pop Up Cafe today - we made Autumn Wreaths, Halloween masks and created some fabulous lanterns. It was great to be involved and see so many members of the local Canley community having such a good time.

Thank to you the volunteers who helped #friendsofcanleygreenspaces plant 950 daffodil bulbs by Kirby Corner Rd today which will be enjoyed by all in the spring. We had some great interactions with members of the public asking what we were doing and received some lovely comments!

Warwick Volunteers joined local residents on Saturday to help run the Canley Big Lunch. 700+ locals attended and were provided with lots of fun free activities by Warwick Volunteers including T-Shirt decorating, planting flowers & herbs in pots and inflatable games to name a few!

Volunteers have been helping out at Canley Chit Chat today. The project takes place at Canley Community Centre where volunteers join local Canley residents for tea and activities, providing friendly conversation and companionship. #warwickvolunteers #spreadsunshine

We are looking for Project Leaders for new and existing projects for 2021/22. These include Coventry Foodbank, Canley Chit Chat, Friends of Canley Green Spaces and Cheylesmore Good Neighbours. Apply by 17th August. warwick.ac.uk/about/communit…

Volunteers helped pack 60 bags yesterday for local children with activities and crafts to entertain them over the summer holidays. Bags will be distributed by Canley Community centre to local families using the food hub service. #warwickvolunteers #spreadsunshine

Thank you to the volunteers who helped clear weeds and make bird houses at Kenilworth Station today. Great to meet Kenilworth Mayor too. Thank you for organising the session Juie.

Could you join our Balsam Bashing Challenge on 23 June 1-4.30pm? Teams of volunteers will be competing against each other to pull up the most invasive Balsam plants along the banks of Canley brook. There will be prizes for the winning team! Sign up here: myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/st…

Join us for our Summer Walk tomorrow! (Sat 12th) Friends of Canley Green Spaces will guide us on a 6 mile walk across the beautiful countryside surrounding the University. The sun will be shining so why not join us? Meeting at Pret 10.30am. Sign up here: myadvantage.warwick.ac.uk/st…

Thank you to those that helped pull up Himalayan Balsam yesterday. The plant grows rapidly in dense colonies and their large leaves block sunlight causing native plants to die. We cleared around 5,000 from the banks of Canley brook enabling other plant species to grow & flourish.

Volunteers enjoyed a 5mile guided walk through ancient woodlands in Canley, visiting a number of @canleygreenspaces projects on the walk. We discovered drifts of beautiful bluebells, storm fallen trees with tangled exposed roots and vivid yellow fields of flowering oil rapeseed.

Volunteers managed to pull up around 1,000 Himalayan Balsam plants today on the banks of Canley Brook. The plant has large leaves that blocks sunlight, causing native plant species to die. Their efforts will enable more plants to grow & support wildlife along the bankside.

We had our second session of wildflower sowing with @canleygreenspaces by the Canley brook today. Thank you to all those that braved the showery weather to help out!

It’s #mentalhealthawarenessweek and this year the theme is nature. Why not join our guided walk on Sat 22 May from 10-2pm, where we’ll be exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding the University, visiting ancient woodlands, lakes, ponds and streams. bit.ly/WVbluebellwalk

Our volunteers did an amazing job yesterday clearing an area near Canley brook and sowing wild flower seeds donated by @GrowWildUK. The seeds will grow to produce beautiful wild flowers that can be enjoyed by everyone and will create a haven for wildlife. #spreadsunshine