
Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry
Thu 3 Sept · 10:00
Severn Gorge Countryside Trust
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The gathering will take place at Patten's Rock Quarry near Shrewsbury. Participants are invited to help clear back small trees from the limestone grasslands. The work involves navigating steep terrain with numerous steps. Further details can be found on the dedicated website page.
Join us at Patten’s Rock Quarry to clear back some of the small trees encroaching on the important limestone grasslands. Terrain: Steep and lots of steps Meeting Point: Coalbrookdale Community Centre, 2 Wellington Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DX If you are not registered as a volunteer with the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, but would like to get involved, please send an email to vco@severngorge.org.uk or call 01952 433880 before booking! What you need to know All activities are subject to change at short notice due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Our minibus can take you to the site, picking up at 9.45am from Coalbrookdale Community Centre on Darby Road. Or you can meet on site(Volunteers are informed each week if we will be using the minibus) If you will be travelling in the minibus, please inform us in advance to ensure there are enough seats. Bring sturdy footwear (preferably steel toe-capped boots for practical activities), outdoor clothing, waterproofs, refreshments and packed lunch. We provide tea/coffee and biscuits in the morning break. We will provide tools, training, gloves, hard hats, goggles, hand sanitizer. Please use only the trust’s tools for insurance purposes. 16/17-year-olds will be asked to provide parental permission before taking part. Please check your Tetanus injections are up-to-date.
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Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 10:00.
Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry is held at Severn Gorge Countryside Trust in Shrewsbury (The Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, Telford, TF8 7EP).
Entry to Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry is free.
Tickets for Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry can be booked via severngorge.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry
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The gathering will take place at Patten's Rock Quarry near Shrewsbury. Participants are invited to help clear back small trees from the limestone grasslands. The work involves navigating steep terrain with numerous steps. Further details can be found on the dedicated website page.
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Join us at Patten’s Rock Quarry to clear back some of the small trees encroaching on the important limestone grasslands. Terrain: Steep and lots of steps Meeting Point: Coalbrookdale Community Centre, 2 Wellington Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DX If you are not registered as a volunteer with the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, but would like to get involved, please send an email to vco@severngorge.org.uk or call 01952 433880 before booking! What you need to know All activities are subject to change at short notice due to inclement weather or other circumstances. Our minibus can take you to the site, picking up at 9.45am from Coalbrookdale Community Centre on Darby Road. Or you can meet on site(Volunteers are informed each week if we will be using the minibus) If you will be travelling in the minibus, please inform us in advance to ensure there are enough seats. Bring sturdy footwear (preferably steel toe-capped boots for practical activities), outdoor clothing, waterproofs, refreshments and packed lunch. We provide tea/coffee and biscuits in the morning break. We will provide tools, training, gloves, hard hats, goggles, hand sanitizer. Please use only the trust’s tools for insurance purposes. 16/17-year-olds will be asked to provide parental permission before taking part. Please check your Tetanus injections are up-to-date.
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Severn Gorge Countryside TrustThe Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, Telford, TF8 7EP
Ironbridge Gorge, Shrewsbury
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When is Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry?
Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry taking place?
Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry is held at Severn Gorge Countryside Trust in Shrewsbury (The Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, Telford, TF8 7EP).
How much are tickets for Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry?
Entry to Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry is free.
How do I get tickets for Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry?
Tickets for Volunteering @ Patten’s Rock Quarry can be booked via severngorge.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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