Sayes Court is overrun with an invasive plant species called Himalayan Balsam which needs to be pulled to control the population and give other plants the opportunity to grow. The volunteer crew from ADP had lots of energy and managed to clear an area far in excess of that expected. They just got stuck in despite the hot sun and nettles and managed to make a real difference to the area.
St Peters Hospital relies on volunteers to help keep the hospital courtyards and grounds tidy and welcoming for patients and their visitors. An enthusiastic team from Enterprise set about tidying the garden areas to make them look appealing to both staff and patients who are able to go outside and enjoy the green spaces.
Stepgates Community School Chertsey are creating a Nature Garden to increase their knowledge of and interaction with the wildlife in their school grounds. A fantastic team from F5 Networks helped to clear an area to move the project on so that the garden can be ready for the start of the Autumn Term.
Hersham Hounds are devoted to caring for retired racing greyhounds and finding them homes. At any one time they have over 60 greyhounds. A fantastic team from Salesforce helped to walk the hounds which brings a little happiness and human contact into their lives
Mane Chance provide sanctuary and relief from suffering for horses, while promoting humane behaviour to all animals and mutually-beneficial relationships with people who need them. The hard working team from Fisglobal cleared the area around the pond which would have taken them weeks to do.
The Salvation Army are a cornerstone of life in Addlestone and offer a space for community groups of all ages to run activities. They rely on volunteers give the community hall a facelift so that it is always welcoming. A fantastic team from Menzies painted the facilities and spindles to brighten up the communal area.
Many people find visiting the hospital intimidating. St Peters works hard to maintain the grounds to make visitors and patients more comfortable and welcoming. An enthusiastic team from Salesforce in Staines worked tirelessly in the grounds of St Peters Hospital to remove all the weeds at the main entrance.
Despite the weather an enthusiastic corporate team from ADP helped to set up for the Surrey Youth Games. Held at the Surrey Sports Park it is the largest annual multi-sport sports festival in Surrey. Spread over a single weekend every year it brings together over 2,000 young people over the course of the games who represent their local community.
A fantastic corporate team from Aramark spent the day sorting donations at Chloe & Sophie’s Ears Special Fund charity shop in Camberley
An enthusiastic hard working corporate team from Salesforce tackled the unruly courtyards at St Peters Hospital.