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Who we are
We are an environmental conservation group, who perform practical conservation work on National Trust properties throughout England and Wales.
We currently have about 200 members from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups with a variety of skills. Our work parties vary in size between 5 and 20 people, and in a year our group alone completes over 5,000 hours of voluntary work for the Trust.
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What we do
We perform a variety of tasks to help the National Trust on just about every weekend through the year. Most of these are for the whole weekend staying at National Trust Basecamps, although we also have day tasks (usually on a Sunday), and occasional weeks (summer and New Year). We go to places around London and in many counties throughout England and Wales.
The majority of the work is conservation work which often means 'scrub bashing' i.e. removing flourishing vegetation because it has invaded special areas or stops other species from growing or living there.
Other work may involve clearing out ponds, tree planting, repairs to paths, fencing, stone walling or occasionally steps need to be cut into hillsides. We also help at events such as concerts and plays with a variety of tasks including car parking, stewarding, taking tickets, and litter picking after the event. So a variety of tasks are on offer throughout the year.
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What's in it for you
These weekends are enjoyable, and are the chance to make new friends. The group has been the start of many good friendships, and even families. We also have a great social side and do many things apart from working.
We go camping, walking, day-tripping and just out for supper. If you put in the required hours you'll also receive an National Trust membership card for the following year, giving you access to all Trust properties for free.
Many of our members work in offices and find physical work challenging and a good form of exercise, and better than a visit to a gym, and also a good chance to get out and spend the weekend in the countryside. No one is expected to do more than they feel able.
No skills are required: just enthusiasm, old clothes, strong gloves, tough boots/shoes (preferably with steel toe caps), waterproofs and a sense of humour!
The cost of a weekend (usually £8) covers two cooked breakfasts (including cereal and toast), two packed lunches, tea break snacks and an evening meal on Saturday night. We normally manage to arrange travel to events so that members share lifts, and costs making it economical to reach beautiful places whether you are a car driver or a passenger.
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Where we work
We go to many places around London and in several counties throughout England and Wales. Full details are available in our quarterly booklet and on the events page of our website.
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Get involved
For more information see our website www.lwmntv.org.uk or email bookings@lwmntv.org.uk
© Piers Plumridge
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