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KRIV Volunteer and Training Programme
The KRIV Volunteer and Training Programme is designed for everyone with an interest in the environment. The training courses are nationally accredited, offering a practical and hands on approach to learning new skills. The volunteer task days are for people who would like to help preserve and retain part of the rich heritage found in the local landscape.
If you would like to learn a new skill or are someone who is looking for a new career, one of these courses may be ideal for you. For those with an interest in the environment and conservation the courses will offer a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge.
All the training courses and volunteer days are delivered by BTCV, the UK's largest practical conservation charity. BTCV is a specialist in helping people to improve and conserve their environment.
As a result of substantial funding for the project, most of the training courses are offered free of charge for Macclesfield Borough and High Peak Borough residents. For those outside these boroughs the KRIV project is able to offer a reduced rate for each course at £25 per course per person.
The volunteer days are free of charge and open to everyone.
For more details ring Nick Martin on 01625 560475
Booking is essential on training courses as places are limited. If you have booked and are then unable to attend, please contact Nick to cancel your place. This will enable someone else to take your place.
All tasks and training start at 9.40am at the specified meeting point. Please be early to allow a prompt start to the day.
| May | |
| Fri 16th | Historic waterfall investigation and restoration. Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 23rd | Footpath construction at Redway Wood Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 30th | Dry-stone walling for regular volunteers Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Sat 31st | Grass Identification Course Meet at the Volunteer Barn, Savio House at 9.40am |
| June 2008 | |
| Fri 6th | Gorse removal if nesting birds are not present Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Monday 9th - Thurs 19th | Cow Lane Mill Community Archaeological Investigation Please ring Richard on 01625 560475 to book your place. All training provided on site by Matrix Archaeology. No experience necassary. |
| Fri 13th | Cow Lane Mill Archaeological Investigation for KRIV volunteers Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Sat 14th | Moth Identification Training Course Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Tues 17th - Weds 18th | Cheshire Show KRIV will have a stand in the Rural Life marquee, so please come and say hello if you are visiting the show this year. |
| Fri 20th | Redway Wood footpath creation in the morning Woodland ecology training course in the afternoon Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Sat 28th | Dragonfly Identification Training Course Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| July | |
| Fri 4th | Rainow Primary School Nature Area Meet at Savio House at 9.40am to travel to site |
| Fri 11th | Leadership Training Course Savio Estate Management for those not on the leadership course Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 18th | Quarry Heritage area Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Sat 19th | Rainow Village fair Volunteers required to help with the KRIV display |
| Fri 25th | Quarry Heritage area Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| August | |
| Fri 1st | Dry-stone walling Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 8th | River Management Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 15th | Footpath Construction at Redway Wood Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 22nd | Footpath Construction at Redway Wood Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
| Fri 29th | Savio House Estate Management Meet at Savio House at 9.40am |
