VolunteeringThe Lynchmere Society largely operates through volunteers. We have a list of volunteers; some of whom are and are not members; who turn out on an occasional basis to work on the commons and fields.
Much of our work is to improve the existing heathland by controlling the spread of rhododendron, birch, gorse and bracken to make space for the heather to spread. The cleared vegetation is usually burnt on site as this helps to keep the fertility low – the preferred state for heathlands. |
Register as a volunteerYou can volunteer with us by getting stuck into practical conservation work or by doing surveys and other less strenuous tasks. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a member to volunteer. Register here and we can inform you of coming events and opportunities.
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There is a variety of different tasks, some heavy, but others just needing a pair of strong snippers and stout gardening gloves. Our Sunday gatherings, mostly commence at 10.00am and finish about 12.30pm having had a good bonfire and a feeling of being well-exercised. The work is as light or as heavy as you care to make it and there is certainly no obligation to attend each time – we are grateful for any help you can give.
Volunteer work on the common sites stop after the beginning of March for conservation reasons. Additional volunteering events are arranged for the field and barn areas from Spring to Autumn, an example of which is tending the orchard or making hay. Event details are usually emailed, posted on Facebook and this website. Also, watch our for signs on the society's noticeboards. Please bring your own tools (no batteries allowed), such as secateurs, hand saws, loppers and stout gardening gloves. |
Why volunteer with us?
We hope our story of conserving a rare habitat, linking back with our medieval ancestors, helping to mitigate climate change, and providing a landscape that nurtures both body and soul will inspire you to join us.
Being part of this journey will increase your knowledge about the landscape and environment, help you learn new skills needed to maintain the land, be inspiration for your artistic creativity, help your meet like-minded people and be both physically and mentally stimulating. |
We are proud to be playing our part in the national effort to restore and save this unique habitat and evocative landscape. We hope you will be too. |
Coming volunteering dates
We will have some Summer and Autumn event dates for you soon. Keep an eye out for our emails and posters on the common noticeboards. As we are volunteer led it can be difficult to pre-plan too far ahead with specific dates. That said, our Marley Heath – Winter works are the last Sunday of the winter months.
There is no need to book a session, just come along, gloves and tools in hand, bring your friends and family. However if you'd like invites to specific types of activity, or specific commons, then please tell us your preferences. |
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Meeting places
For the winter works, meeting points are normally on the relevant common. Once your arrive at a noticeboard, follow the flags or head towards the bonfire smoke.
Marley Heath
Noticeboard near Metal fire gate – SU882315 Google mapswhat3words/losses.alien.weeknight Contact Mac McCart – 07931 730020 Lynchmere Common
Noticeboard on the road from the B2131 to Lynchmere Green – SU865315 Google Maps what3words/squirted.hotel.hormones Contact Mark Allery – 01428 641708 Little Lynchmere
Noticeboard on the road from the B2131 to Lynchmere Green – SU865315 what3words/squirted.hotel.hormones Contact Cyril Ellis – 01428 725099 Stanley Heath
Corner after first cattle grid on Stanley Farm Drive, off Highfield Lane – SU855305 what3words/neckline.coping.spicy Contact Lowell Wolfe – 07732 255102 |
The Lynchmere volunteers fighting the good fight against invasive species on the commons
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Corporate VolunteeringIf there are organisation who would like to volunteer as part of their environment, social and governance policies we’d love to hear from you.
Email: Mike McCart Mobile: 07931 730020 |
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