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Work Parties - Weekly on Wednesdays and Monthly on a Saturday

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Wednesday Work Parties - Coronavirus update
For the time being we are hoping to continue with our Wednesday work parties.  However, the health of our volunteers must be the priority above any commitment felt to the Pinetum, it is a decision that each of you must make in the light of your personal circumstances and the Government's statements and advice.  Understandably, some of you will prefer to postpone coming to the Pinetum until the situation improves.  Others are keen to continue, wishing to keep the benefits to their general health of working outside in the fresh air.  

We have identified the following additional precautions for the Pinetum.  If  you do come to work parties, please observe them.  Please stay away if you are unwell.
  • we won't gather in the main building beforehand for coffee or in the hut when in the Pinetum
  • volunteers should bring their own gloves or protective equipment.  Wear gloves nearly all the time, especially when touching hard surfaces.
  • volunteers should bring their own hand wipes/sanitiser as they feel appropriate and especially if they want to have a lunch or drink break
  • we will wipe the handles of tools and equipment surfaces at the end of a session with meths or disinfectant
  • tea and lunch will be outside
  • we will maintain 'social distance' when working or having lunch.  Happily we are a big outdoor space so there is no need to work closely together but you'll still be able to chat as normal!

We meet at 10:00am outside the greenhouses behind the Main Building (postcode SG13 8LD), where you can park your car.  If you are coming later in the day, walk down to the Pinetum and find us there.  The Main Building isn't open on Saturdays so if you are staying all day bring a picnic lunch to have in the Pinetum.  We finish at around 4:00pm.  Come for a few hours or stay all day - all help is very welcome.

Saturday Work Parties
​Once a month
​2020
Saturday work parties will be suspended until further notice due to the Coronavirus
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