Since forming the Marsh Street Arches and Garden Community Interest Company we have worked in partnership with Cumbria CVS in developing and adopting various policies and procedures. To view some of our policies, please click on the appropriate links below.
Data Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy
Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Environmental Policy
Volunteer Policy
Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Assessment
Volunteer Exit Procedure
Template Volunteer Role Description
Draft Volunteer Expenses Claim Form
Problem Solving Procedure
Disciplinary Procedure
Confidentiality Declaration
Volunteer Induction Checklist
Volunteer Induction Checklist Reference
Template Volunteer Role Description
Performance Management Guide
Risk Assessment + Guide
Friday, 31 July 2009
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
In spite of a less than perfect weather forecast the open sessions continue to prove to be successful, with visitors enjoying the opportunity to spend time on the Green Heart Den and meet members of our committee. The latest session may have also helped to identify a potential volunteer from the local community. Comments received from visitors earlier today include:
"I found it a pleasant surprise amid the brick and concrete environment"
"I would recommend a visit to friends and family"
"It is an inspirantional idea and is begining to change things for the better in the area"
"It is a flagship for Barrow"
"Enjoyed learning about the history"
"Brilliant, inspiring"
The next open session will take place between noon and 4pm, Wednesday 5 August.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Open session - visitor feedback
During our first open session visitors were kind enough to take a little time and complete a short feedback form and sign our visitors book.
Below are some of the comments we received.
"The garden, plants, play area are all fantastic. I would love to come back for a picnic"
"I think it is a wonderful place, will come back as much as possible. Love the sound of the future plans. A peaceful, enjoyable place for all ages"
"The herbs and plants are beautifully presented. Fantastic!"
"Lets have more of these places"
"Nice people. Its a wonderful place"
"Lovely, wonderful for Barrow, very impressed"
"Brilliant place to spend an afternoon"
"Fantastic - Kids love it"
"An amazing transformation of waste land to an excellent community facility"
An added befefit of the open session has been that we were able to help some visitors after they had highlighted concerns they have in their community. Although the concerns were not directly related to the Green Heart Den we could offer advice, supply contact details and signpost them to the apporopriate agencies such as Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood management wardens and/or PCSO"s from our Local Policing Team.
Below are some of the comments we received.
"The garden, plants, play area are all fantastic. I would love to come back for a picnic"
"I think it is a wonderful place, will come back as much as possible. Love the sound of the future plans. A peaceful, enjoyable place for all ages"
"The herbs and plants are beautifully presented. Fantastic!"
"Lets have more of these places"
"Nice people. Its a wonderful place"
"Lovely, wonderful for Barrow, very impressed"
"Brilliant place to spend an afternoon"
"Fantastic - Kids love it"
"An amazing transformation of waste land to an excellent community facility"
An added befefit of the open session has been that we were able to help some visitors after they had highlighted concerns they have in their community. Although the concerns were not directly related to the Green Heart Den we could offer advice, supply contact details and signpost them to the apporopriate agencies such as Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood management wardens and/or PCSO"s from our Local Policing Team.
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Our first open sesson
Committee volunteer Alan Postlethwaite meeting visitors on the Green Heart Den during our first open session. The next open session will be between noon and 4pm on Wednesday 29 July.
Friday, 17 July 2009
188 Marsh Street Clean Up
Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team Wardens cleaning the back yard of 188 Marsh Street and making a real difference.
This property has remained vacant for decades and has been used regularly for fly tipping.
It is to be removed in the near future to provide for the pedestrian access route onto the Green Heart Den, direct from Marsh Street.
Big thank you to all at the Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team.
Please visit their blog page here.
This property has remained vacant for decades and has been used regularly for fly tipping.
It is to be removed in the near future to provide for the pedestrian access route onto the Green Heart Den, direct from Marsh Street.
Big thank you to all at the Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team.
Please visit their blog page here.
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Friday, 10 July 2009
Cumbria in Bloom Visit
Volunteer Graham Bromley meeting Cumbria in Bloom judge David Haigh on the Green Heart Den.
David visited the Green Heart Den to learn more about the garden and to assess first hand if it met the criteria for any potential Cumbria in Bloom Award.
If you would like additional information about the Cumbria in Bloom Awards, please visit their website here.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Green Heart Den - Open Sessions
On behalf of the Marsh Street Arches and Garden CIC could I take this opportunity and highlight temporary open sessions on the Green Heart Den. These open sessions are planned to take place between noon and 4pm, every Wednesday throughout the school summer holidays, from the 22nd July until the 26th August.
Temporary access to the Green Heart Den for the duration of these sessions is from Ramsden Street into the back street behind Marsh Street walking towards Greengate Street bridge. To view a map detailing the access point into the back street please click here
We recognise that access via the back street is not ideal which is why the sessions are temporary, during the summer holidays. The provision of the open sessions follows a delay in the removal of 188 Marsh Street which will ultimately provide for the pedestrian access route into the Green Heart Den, direct from Marsh Street.
The open sessions are being organised and facilitated by Graham Robinson with assistance from Committee Member Alan Postlethwaite.
The aims of the open sessions are to:
Raise awareness of the Green Heart Den
Allow people the opportunity to visit the garden and enjoy the surroundings.
Offer the opportunity for people to speak to members of our committee.
Help identify potential volunteers.
If you would like further details of the open sessions please contact Graham Robinson on 01229 889694.
Temporary access to the Green Heart Den for the duration of these sessions is from Ramsden Street into the back street behind Marsh Street walking towards Greengate Street bridge. To view a map detailing the access point into the back street please click here
We recognise that access via the back street is not ideal which is why the sessions are temporary, during the summer holidays. The provision of the open sessions follows a delay in the removal of 188 Marsh Street which will ultimately provide for the pedestrian access route into the Green Heart Den, direct from Marsh Street.
The open sessions are being organised and facilitated by Graham Robinson with assistance from Committee Member Alan Postlethwaite.
The aims of the open sessions are to:
Raise awareness of the Green Heart Den
Allow people the opportunity to visit the garden and enjoy the surroundings.
Offer the opportunity for people to speak to members of our committee.
Help identify potential volunteers.
If you would like further details of the open sessions please contact Graham Robinson on 01229 889694.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Monday, 6 July 2009
Management Committee Update
Following our AGM, in which we attracted a new Director and new Members to the Marsh Street Arches and Garden Community Interest Company, our Management Committee now consists of:
Company Director - Architiect, Hugh Massey.
Company Director - Accountant, Scott Gomersall.
Company Director - Furness Building Society Genreal Manager, Ian Bell.
Company Director - Local Resident/Newsagent, Joe Wardman.
Member of Company - Local Authority Principal Officer, Val Holden.
Member of Company - Project Manager, Nicola Foster.
Member of Company - District Councillor, David Pidduck.
Member of Company - Local Railway Historian, Alan Postlethwaite.
Member of Company - Volunteer, Graham Robinson.
Company Secretary - Local Resident Volunteer, Graham Bromley.
Company Director - Architiect, Hugh Massey.
Company Director - Accountant, Scott Gomersall.
Company Director - Furness Building Society Genreal Manager, Ian Bell.
Company Director - Local Resident/Newsagent, Joe Wardman.
Member of Company - Local Authority Principal Officer, Val Holden.
Member of Company - Project Manager, Nicola Foster.
Member of Company - District Councillor, David Pidduck.
Member of Company - Local Railway Historian, Alan Postlethwaite.
Member of Company - Volunteer, Graham Robinson.
Company Secretary - Local Resident Volunteer, Graham Bromley.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
New developments and features
We are currently progressing the manufacture and the installation of a large arbour feature that will cover the promende area. Large wooden planting boxes containing climbing plants will be positioned at the foot of the columns supporting the arbour. The aim is for the plants to eventually cover the arbour and provide an intersting shaded area.
Funding for this feature was provided from part of our grant from Our Green Space.
Our Green Space is a Cumbria-wide three-year partnership project running from Jan 2008 to Dec 2010. The project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund’s 'Your Heritage' grant scheme. Friends of the Lake District manage the project in partnership with Action with Communities in Cumbria,and is supported by a wealth of organisations including Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Association of Local Councils, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and the Council for Voluntary Services.
The Our green Space project aims are to celebrate and enhance the heritage, cultural, environmental and community value of open green spaces in Cumbria for all to enjoy.
Monday, 22 June 2009
Sir John Fisher Foundation grant
This month we have received confirmation of a successful grant application from the Sir John Fisher Foundation. This grant will be used to provide gates for the railways arches. The first arch to benefit from the grant will be the arch used for access between the Green Heart Den and the north plot.
Previously, working to a brief provided by members of our committee, art and design students from Furness College produced fantastic design options for these gates. Eventually Heather Stephensons design was chosen by memebers of our committee. We are currently arranging to have the gates manufactured and installed and to involve the students throughout this process.
Previously, working to a brief provided by members of our committee, art and design students from Furness College produced fantastic design options for these gates. Eventually Heather Stephensons design was chosen by memebers of our committee. We are currently arranging to have the gates manufactured and installed and to involve the students throughout this process.
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Visiting the Green Heart Den
If you would like to arrange for a visit to the Green Heart Den please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Mob: 07919 991 989
Email: greenheartden@aol.com
Mob: 07919 991 989
Email: greenheartden@aol.com
Learning and Development
To assist us in our efforts to monitor the effectiveness of the project as a whole, using information received to make potential changes and improvements, we would like to highlight the opportunity for you to leave any potential feedback here or at greenheartden@ol.com. Thank you.
Friends of The Lake District celebration
Friends of the Lake District Landscape Festival.
Bring your family and friends and join Friends of the Lake District in celebrating 75years of protecting the landscape. More than 20 environment organisations will provide displays of countryside skills, arts and crafts, bug home making, biodiversity games and nature activities for all ages, in Fitz Park, the scene of Friends of the Lake District's first meeting on 17 June 1934.
A series of 7.5 km themed walks in the morning will all finish in the park at lunchtime.
12 noon - 5pm, Saturday 20 June - Fitz Park Keswick. Entry is FREE.
For more information contact 01539 720788 or see www.fld.org.uk
Bring your family and friends and join Friends of the Lake District in celebrating 75years of protecting the landscape. More than 20 environment organisations will provide displays of countryside skills, arts and crafts, bug home making, biodiversity games and nature activities for all ages, in Fitz Park, the scene of Friends of the Lake District's first meeting on 17 June 1934.
A series of 7.5 km themed walks in the morning will all finish in the park at lunchtime.
12 noon - 5pm, Saturday 20 June - Fitz Park Keswick. Entry is FREE.
For more information contact 01539 720788 or see www.fld.org.uk
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Marsh Street Arches and Garden CIC AGM
The first Annual General Meeting of The Marsh Street Arches and Garden Community Interest Company will take place at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 17 June at 6:30 pm at Greengate Junior School.
The Green Heart Den, will be open to visitors from 5:00 pm until 6:15 pm, immediately before the AGM, to allow people the opportunity to see how the garden has progressed and to also see the environmental improvements being made to a section of land on “The North Plot”
If you would like to visit the Green Heart Den and/or attend the AGM could you please let us know by calling 07791 991 989 or by email to greenheartden@aol.com
Thank you.
The Green Heart Den, will be open to visitors from 5:00 pm until 6:15 pm, immediately before the AGM, to allow people the opportunity to see how the garden has progressed and to also see the environmental improvements being made to a section of land on “The North Plot”
If you would like to visit the Green Heart Den and/or attend the AGM could you please let us know by calling 07791 991 989 or by email to greenheartden@aol.com
Thank you.
Opportunities for involvement
In an effort to increase participation and build on the capacity of our organisation we are looking for people to join the project. People from different backgrounds and with different experiences.
There are various ways in which you could become actively involved. You can choose how you want to get involved, it does not need to take up much time. For example:
As a Director or member of the CIC or as a volunteer. Training can be provided at all levels.
If you would like to learn more please contact Greenheartden@aol.com
There are various ways in which you could become actively involved. You can choose how you want to get involved, it does not need to take up much time. For example:
As a Director or member of the CIC or as a volunteer. Training can be provided at all levels.
If you would like to learn more please contact Greenheartden@aol.com
Monday, 8 June 2009
The Green Heart Den has just completed the update of their website at: http//www.marshstreetprojects.org.uk
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