Leaky baths, bug hotel wardrobes and 'bog' gardens.... All in a day’s Volunteering!
The RSPB 2015 show feature at BBC Gardeners World, Birmingham NEC, aimed to inspire the visitors with quirky ideas for DIY homes for nature and show them inventive ways of using old furniture and recyclable goods — and of course there was an abundance of beautiful, wildlife-friendly flora! No matter how big or small your outside space, everyone can make a difference and create a home for nature. We aimed to show the visitors of BBC Gardeners World exactly that by taking them on a tour around the rich garden that was made to look like a human home.
A big thank you
The show feature was built in a huge barn at our very own 'Hope Farm' in Knapwell, Cambridgeshire, where a team of wonderful Events Volunteers were grafting away for 14 weeks, building a 'home' for nature. Rescuing old furniture, teaching the Events team how to use power tools (poor guys) and getting creative to make each room of the house look realistic. Without their ingenious ideas, hard work, creativity, gardening skills and dedication, we just wouldn’t be able to create these awe inspiring, educational stands that we deliver year on year! Our Events Build Team volunteers have won an abundance of awards for their fantastic efforts – and long may it continue......
....That’s where you come in ......
If you want to get involved and become an Events Build Team Volunteer, we are now looking for new people to join the team. We have some big challenges ahead this year, and are taking responsibility for two large features; one, a show garden, at BBC Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC and one an interactive display about the importance of connecting with nature, at BBC Countryfile Live, Blenheim Palace.
If you (or someone you know) are free on Thursday’s, from January to August 2016, live in Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire and have DIY skills/ gardening skills and creative flair, then we want to hear from you!!! april.wright@rspb.org.uk 01767693695