TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Spring grassland management
An activity with TCV Leicester Volunteers
Activity date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 14:30
Activity description
We will be carrying out a selective spring grass cut in two of the eight grassland parcels which are devoid of wildflowers. All arisings will be hand raked and moved to the field margins where it will compost down. Our other important task will be to uproot thistle, it is important to maintain a clean wildflower/grassland mix where possible especially as this grass will be conditioned into hay for animal feed at the end of summer, therefore the removal of thistle from the grassland parcels is deemed necessary.
Meeting place
There will be a 9.30am minibus pick up for volunteers from the Victoria Park Car Park, Granville Rd LE1 7RY. Volunteers wait in the area close to the stone lodge buildings just up from the toilet block. Please reserve your seat on the minibus beforehand by contacting the project lead on either c.forty@tcv.org.uk or 07764 655482 thank you. Alternatively please meet with us at the Evington Park Depot/House LE5 6DE for 9am if this easier. Free safe parking is available at the Evington Park Car Park just opposite the library.
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Activity location
Wing Water Treatment Works, Morcott Road Wing Rutland, LE15 8SA
Site description
Woodland and wild flower grassland interspersed around this rural location.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Clive Forty
Telephone: 07764 655 482
Email: C.Forty@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/leicesterandrutland
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Volunteers wishing to make their own way to the site are very welcome, please access the site off the Morcott Rd, using the Wing Water Treatment Works main entrance just outside the village of Wing. Please press the intercom button at the barrier, when asked, please state that you are a volunteer joining the TCV grassland management work party. All vehicles are required to reverse park in the parking bays close to the main reception. We will assemble at the main reception for signing in and to watch the site video to refresh ourselves with site safety protocols. All TCV Staff and volunteers will have to wear full orange hi vis clothing provided by TCV. This includes Orange hi vis long trousers and long-sleeved orange hi vis vests together with safety hats.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Wing Water Treatment Works