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Most of the groups on this page are local to Bolton or other local areas,  but there are some national one's who are involved in projects in Bolton or other parts of the North West.  If you have any other information on groups or events you would like to be included.  Please email me from the feedback page    

 

Bolton Conservation
Volunteers

For Weekend Work (BCV)
01942 817302

For Midweek Work
(Bolton Wildlife Project)
01204 361847

 

 The BCV are one of the North West's best known and respected conservation groups.   Established over 20 years ago, it contains members of all ages who,  like yourself are interested in the care and maintenance of the local environment. 

The group are affiliated to the BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers)  and carry out all types of practical conservation tasks

Bolton Gathering Of Organic Growers.(GOG)

01942 841356
0r 01204 361847

E-Mail: GOGHOUSE@aol.com

 GOG is a network of community groups in Bolton that develop community food gardens, growing and cookery courses, sustainable energy and childcare projects.
Anybody can get involved in growing their own healthy food in this volunteer run and managed network.  There are currently community plots in Westhoughton (2), Halliwell, Farnworth and Great Lever.  There are plans for new gardens in Breightmet, Astley Bridge and Heaton.
British Trust for Conservation
Volunteers (BTCV)

0161 872 7640

 

 The UK's largest practical conservation organisation. BTCV supports volunteers from all sections of the community in activities to protect and improve their local environment
Bury countryside Project

0161 796 6404

 

 works to improve the Borough's environment through practical community action such as activity and open days
Cheshire Wildlife Trust

01270 610180

 

 manages 30 nature reserves and is a charity dealing with all aspects of wildlife and nature conservation
Croal Irwell Valley Countryside Warden Service

01204 571561

 

 Works to increase access to the countryside, by providing information and events.  The service also manages sites for nature conservation and recreation, and the Irwell Valley Way. 
The Groundwork Trusts

Manchester 0161 237 5656
Salford & Trafford  0161 873 7182
Wigan & Chorley 01942 821444

 

 Environmental partnership organisations.  Local trusts carry out a range of environmental initiatives
Lancashire Wildlife Trust

01772 324129

 A regional charity committed to the protection of native wildlife in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and north Merseyside.  The trust owns and manages over 30 nature reserves and runs a wide range of environmental projects
Manchester Wildlife

0161 437 7040

 

 Works to protect the wildlife and open spaces of Manchester.
Millennium Greens Programme

0121 233 9399

 

 This is a new initiative from the countryside commission.  It aoms to provide at least 250 communities with the chance to create their own breathing space.   The scheme is supported with £10 million from the Millennium Commission and is endorsed by organic gardening expert Bob Flowerdew.   (Who all Gardeners World viewers will know as the man who can do 1,001 useful and attractive green things in the garden with old   car tyres)

For more information write to

Millennium Greens National Project Team
Vincent House
Tindal Bridge
92-93 Edward Street
Birmingham,  B1 2RA

 
The National Trust

Information Line
0161 928 0075

 

 The world's largest conservation organisation.  It works for the preservation of buildings of historic interest and for the conservation of countryside.
The National Trust local association

Ring 01204 695159 to join

 The Local Association is calling for more members to help in the fight to save the nations historic houses and countryside.  Members of the National Trust can join the Bolton association for £3, or £5 per couple.