Community environmental groups

Community environmental groups

Community groups in Spelthorne offer the opportunity to spend time outdoors working to improve the local environment alongside friendly groups of volunteers with similar interests.

The links below give details of the various groups in the Borough who would be keen to hear from you.

Let us work together to make Spelthorne a better place for all who live and work in the Borough.

Egham and Staines Conservation Volunteers

Egham and Staines Conservation Volunteers meet once a fortnight throughout the year in the Runnymede and Spelthorne areas to perform a variety of tasks, all aimed at improving the local environment. You can find a calendar of upcoming events at www.runnymede.gov.uk/escv.

No great skills are required and all tools and refreshments are provided. Could you spare a few hours on one of the Sunday tasks?

Contact

Adrian Griffee
Email: contact.escv@gmail.com

Spelthorne Civic Pride Volunteers

Spelthorne Civic Pride Volunteers are committed to improving the environment. We meet every Tuesday morning, throughout the year, at our site in Laleham. Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun.

You do not need any experience to get involved.  Everyone is welcome. A wide variety of tasks are performed including tree planting and maintenance, maintaining our orchard of fruit trees and enhancing the site for wildlife.

All tools are provided, although you should bring your own drink and refreshment.

Contact

Ray Thorn

Telephone: 01932 541593

email: raymondthorn30@gmail.com

Spelthorne Natural History Society

The Spelthorne Natural History Society caters for a wide range of topical wildlife interests.

It offers a varied programme of talks and lectures, meetings, guided walks, field trips and the opportunity to become involved in conservation work for interested beginners and specialists.

Indoor meetings are held at the Charlton Village Hall, Shepperton and visitors are always welcome.

Contacts

Eric Sloan - Chairman
Tel: 01784 462800

Gordon Freeman - Hon. Sec.
Telephone: 01784 453402

You can email us on info@snhsociety.org.uk or visit our website or Facebook page to find out more.

Spelthorne Tree Warden Volunteers

Spelthorne Tree Wardens volunteers to plant and maintain trees in our community. The national tree wardens scheme was established by the Tree Council after the great storm of 1987 to allow people to play an active role in conserving and enhancing their local trees and woods.

Spelthorne Tree Wardens celebrated its tenth year in 2006 and the group supplies and plants over 150 standard size trees annually. If you would like a tree planted for a small donation (£35), please get in contact with us.

More information can be found on the Surrey Tree Wardens website.

Contacts

David Woods
Telephone: 01932 786806
Email dj.woods@talktalk.net

David Huxford
Email huxfordd@gmail.com

Staines Park Biodiversity Team

Staines Park Biodiversity Team is a sub-group of the Staines Park Residents Association (SPRA).

A small and friendly team of volunteers who work to improve and enhance the biodiversity and environment within Staines Park (aka Commercial Park).

From building Stag Beetle habitats and creating a Nature and Wildflower meadow, to holding public event days and planting a 'Crocus River' and a 'Bluebell Wood' there is always something to get involved with.

Find out more on the SPRA website www.stainespark.co.uk which also has a 'Contact Us' form, or email bio@stainespark.co.uk

Talking Tree

Talking Tree's mission is to help make Spelthorne carbon neutral and turn our borough into the most nature-rich, sustainable, healthy and happy community in the UK. We run a host of projects, run by volunteers, including a plant-based cafe, recycle a bike and bike repairs, full circle fashion, a refill station, community food growing, information evenings, nature walks and so on. If anyone wishes to volunteer or has an idea for an environmental project please get in contact.

Contact 

Email: Talkingtreecec@gmail.com
Phone: 01784 461302
Website: Talkingtree.org.uk