Westhampnett Volunteers
Page last updated: 07 Mar 2023
Westhampnett Volunteers meet every 3rd Saturday in the month, at 9.30am at the Community Hall.
Dates for Volunteers Work Parties for 2023
March 18th
April 22nd
May 20th
June 17th
July 22nd
August 19th
September 23rd
October 21st
November 18th
Other dates may be added on an ad-hoc basis as jobs need to be done.
Tasks undertaken around the Parish include mowing, strimming, leaf blowing, cutting back overgrown paths, planting trees & bulbs, litter picking, and generally helping to keep everywhere looking good!
If you would like to join any of these Work Parties please contact Mark Mason on 07742666338 or
email: Markamason2@googlemail.com
Some background:
Westhampnett Volunteers were formed in 2012 in response to the lack of funding from WSCC to carry out regular servicing of footpaths, litter clearance etc, and the increasing cost of hiring contractors.
At that time the footpath on the south side of Stane Street was particularly heavily overgrown with brambles, nettles and overhanging branches. We applied for and received a grant from CDC's New Homes Bonus scheme to buy equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters, mower and a range of hand tools. We regularly cut the footpaths running from Westerton to Maudlin and to the Rolls Royce roundabout, keep the Claypit Lane and Stane Street footpaths clear as well as grass cutting and litter-picking throughout the year.
We are a group of residents who share the tasks between us. New volunteers, of all ages, are always welcome to join our friendly team, and no experience is needed.
Volunteers are covered by the Parish Council's insurance and risk assessments are undertaken. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
