Join in, feel good alongside the ‘unsung heroes of the environment’
Anyone with couple of hours to spare each week or even month is encouraged to sign up for York’s branch of The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) — the charity work with just under 90,000 people around the country, striving to resurrect England’s green spaces and parks from dereliction. Alongside the obvious benefits to the community, putting your time into the TCV offers the brilliant opportunity to learn new skills, improve your fitness and mental wellbeing by combining outdoor exercise, increased contact with nature and the social benefits of group activity — it could even be the start of a career in community conservation work.
The York branch have completely transformed Hull Road Park, just off Tang Hall. Their army of local enthusiastic volunteers completely cleared the site of litter and brambles while planting over 1,000 bulbs to restore the beauty of a very tired rose bed. The park has properly returned to its’ former glory, with a colourful central display, accompanied by extensive paths.
It’s no surprise that David Attenborough described the TCV as the ‘unsung heroes of the environment’ — in York alone they have singlehandedly transformed a plain and unloved space into a testament of community purpose, just imagine how far they could go and what impact they can make for our community if more of us were ready to lend a hand…
If you would like to get involved — or find out more information, head to www.tcv.org.uk/yorkshire.
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