Fun day conservation project needing volunteers

[justmeandmytortoise]

My daughter is coming along. I would probably say 'sensible' child as there will be a lot of water and a deep pond. There will (should!) be a machine to drain the pond and remove the sludge but still the sides will be deep when empty. Probably 7 or 8 years, but not sure. I am sure there would be land work for children to do - might be moving terrapins, ducks or raking weeds away, being in the photo for the paper, bringing out cold drinks or handing us a dry towel!

Come on SW ..... put your name down, enjoy the fun and help these little guys who have to be moved to make way for the Olympic Games project. They have a deadline and we can make it if we all pull together!

A terrific SW project and gathering. Who else is coming!

[Jennie]

I am in Newcastle.... would have to bring the kids.... Not sure if i definately could.. but if i can sweet talk scouse to then im sure we'd try our best to be there...

When are we talking? Do you know if there would be accomodation near by we could look at...... AWWWWWW terrpins how cute!!!!

[justmeandmytortoise]

I dont know a date until the Council give us a date for when they can drain the pond and sludge out with their dredger. We are chasing them for a date this week and I will let you know. I am also checking out accommodation, but this location is very rural.

[Jennie]

No problems

[joekent]

I would like to give this thread a MASSIVE bump!

I volunteer at beaver water world as they do a brilliant job for the massive amount of dumped and mistreated reptiles that otherwise wouldnt be with us. Unfortunately unwanted terrapins are a massive problem as they are bought as "cheaper tortoises" but when people realise the space they need and mess they make they are just dumped into the wild.

I for one will be there both days and I think its great that people are willing to travel long distances to sought all these guys a new home. Im sure it will be a great laugh and I want to urge as many people as possible to come to join in the fun, the more the merrier eh!?!

Travel to get there isnt difficult by public transport... you can get a fast train from central london to bromley south; then the 246 bus to biggin hill then the 464 bus to the reptile zoo in tatsfield.

As for camping there are fields a plenty so i dont think that will be a problem.. Im sure Wendy will have more info on that.

And there is a travellodge 8 miles away (25 mins drive max) in Caterham that i know of.. Im sure Wendy will more info on that too


So come on everyone! It will be a great weekend and with a big group of us we can make a massive difference for this charity and give these poor terrapins a fresh start

[justmeandmytortoise]

We have a field available for anyone who wants to pitch up a tent .

The nearest Travelodge is:

Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe Hotel
431 Godstone Road
Whyteleafe
CR3 0BF

Tel: 0871 984 6317
Fax: 01883 627581
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_a...p?hotel_id=325

All volunteers are invited to a BBQ .....

[joanna]

I'd love to come and help, can't say for def as need to check dates. I'll keep checking on here for one to be confirmed.
Will have to dig out the tent!

[Geomyda]

Sounds like a good project to support, and in this year, the twenty fifth year of the TMNT, a very worthy cause.
Please let us know dates ASAP, and I will try to get there.

[justmeandmytortoise]

Have found a quiet field, horses as neighbours and very rural with pub down the road (and toilet on site). So that's the tent lot sorted out!

Have posted the details of the nearest Travelodge which is 6.5 miles away .... so next lot of people sorted!

Joekent has kindly given the bus numbers ... so that's covered!

Here is a list of local B&B's ... so back to the dredger!

http://www.bigginhill.co.uk/hotels.htm

HOLMESDALE HOUSE B&B
High Street
Brastead
Westerham
Kent TN16 1HS
Phone: 01959 564834 Fax : 01959 564834

Darrington Cottage
7 Jail Lane,
Biggin Hill,
Westerham,
Kent. TN16 3SA.
Telephone: 01959 575097 or 0784 186 8066

The Kings Arms Hotel
High street, Westerham, Kent. TN16 1AN
Tel: +44 (0) 1959 562990. Fax: +44 (0) 1959 561240
No. of rooms: 17. @ Single £80. Double / twin £100.

B&B's
Biggin Hill, Kent.
01959 574181
01959 573687

Corner Cottage B&B
Toys Hill, Westerham, Kent. TN16 1PY. United Kingdom
Phone: 01732 750362 Fax : 01959 561911 email: family.olszowski@btinternet.com

The Mount House
High Street, Brasted, Westerham, Kent. TN16 1JB. United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1959 - 563617 Fax: +44 (0) 1959 - 561296

Holmesdale House B&B
High Street, Brastead, Westerham, Kent. TN16 1HS. United Kingdom
Phone: 01959 564834. Fax : 01959 564834

Wendy

[joekent]

Some good ol' fashioned grafting in aid of charity followed by a singsong around the barbie! *excited face*