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1 | 2 - Holmes Lock Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 02-11-21 Steel St, Rotherham S60 1FB, UK  Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick the tow path along the canal near Holmes Lock. On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer. If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer please email [email protected] to become a volunteer. We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
| 3 | 4 - CANCELLED Loundsey Green Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 04-11-21 49 Pennine Way, Chesterfield S40 4NG, UK  Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up! Location: Meet on Pennine Way (the main road between Brendon Avenue and Merrick Close), S40 4NF Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/sL44HyqGjawT8uat7 What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am) Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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8 | 9 - Waymarking and cleanup Day – Don Valley Way
10:00 -14:00 09-11-21 3 North St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8AZ, UK Task: Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way for a volunteer Day in Swinton, Rotherham
We will be starting with an hours litter pick at Swinton Dike, followed by a tea-break and then go on to waymark the Swinton Heritage Walk. Location: We will be meeting on the playing fields at Swinton Dike
Please park in the spaces on North Street ( S64 8AZ) by the allotments. From North street head up the footpath between the allotments to the playing fields where we will start our event.
Use what three words: ///spider.cracking.zoos to find us! Times: 10am-1pm What to bring: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear on the day.
Hot drinks are provided but please bring plenty of drinking water and your lunch if you’ll need it
For more information please contact task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124 or email [email protected]. If you are not yet signed up as a volunteer and would like to be please email [email protected]. We will be following all government guidelines at the time of this event
| 10 | 11 - Barlow Brook Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 11-11-21 Cannot determine address at this location. Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up! Location: Broombank Park, Chesterfield, S41 9XR. Park in the first carpark on your right as you come in. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/qxLfbRHqFrPAZzah8 What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am) Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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15 - Data4Nature at Wardsend Cemetery: Bird Survey
10:00 -12:00 15-11-21 1A Club Mill Rd, Sheffield S6 2FH, UK  Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, DCRT and the friends of Wardsend Cemetery have teamed up to collect Data for Nature as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Data for Nature project. We’ll be hosting monthly bird surveys in the Cemetery and on the riverside to help collect data and monitor birdlife in the area If you have birding skills we’d really appreciate your help surveying, or if you are a beginner come along to practise your skills! Get in touch with [email protected] if you would like to take part.
| 16 - Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
10:00 -15:00 16-11-21 Cannot determine address at this location. Tasks: natural flood management – leaky dam installation Timing: 10am – 3pm The main activity of the day will involve building leaky dams of different sizes made out of timber from the woods that are fixed into position across streams. The dams help to slow down flood flows as water levels rise during heavy rainfall. Activities will include digging, sawing, post bashing, moving logs into position and fixing them in place. It’s quite physical work but we have lifting aids to help share the load and will have plenty of breaks and biscuits to help keep energy levels up! Long sleeves, trousers and waterproofs are recommended. All other equipment will be provided. There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on to sessions in advance. Please register through this ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newfield-spring-woods-volunteer-day-nfm-registration-195194190077 If you have any queries about the day, email us at [email protected].
| 17 - Wildlife Wednesdays – Moss Valley
10:00 -15:00 17-11-21 Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a practical conservation volunteer day on the Moss Brook Catchment. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up! Location: Please note, the meeting location varies so you need to email [email protected] for details for where we are meeting. What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. Also feel free to bring your own pair of wellies/waders if you have them. We will have a range of sizes to borrow but can’t guarantee a pair for everyone. Tasks vary but include: Woody debris installation, scrub control/wetland management, access improvements, natural flood management. Timings: 10am – 3pm (break 11.30am and 1pm for lunch) Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.
| 18 - Queen’s Park Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 18-11-21 Markham Rd, Chesterfield S40, UK Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up! Location: Footpath along River Hipper, back of North Car Park, off Boythorpe Rd, Chesterfield S40 2NF Alternatively use this link– https://goo.gl/maps/WhzZ4ExFhd9Hx1jN9 Metered parking off boythorpe road, volunteers can claim expenses. What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am) Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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22 | 23 - Ickles Lock Tree-planting Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 23-11-21 Brinsworth St, Rotherham S60 1AB, UK Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way and Rotherham Council for a day of tree-planting at Ickles Lock. We’ll be planting small trees onto a grassland area. The trees are a mixture of native species that will act to support wildlife and provide new woodland habitat at the site. These trees will also help soak up and intercept rainwater, helping to ‘slow the flow’ of water into the navigation during high rainfall events. Times: 10am-1pm
Date: Tuesday 23rd November Where: We are meeting at the small car park off Brinsworth street. Go over the level crossing, then over the bridge over the canal and it’s the second right into the car park.
You can use what three words (///dine.formal.axed) to get there: https://what3words.com/dine.formal.axed Equipment and protective gear, like wellingtons, will be provided for volunteers to borrow on the day.
Hot drinks and biccies provided, but please bring your own water and lunch if you’ll need it. New volunteers are always welcome, but please contact the office before – [email protected]
| 24 | 25 - Rother Washlands Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 25-11-21 160-162 Derby Rd, Chesterfield S40 2EW, UK Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. All abilities welcome!
If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up! Location: Please meet close to the junction of Rothervale Road and Derby Road, S40 2FB Alternatively use this link– https://goo.gl/maps/WhzZ4ExFhd9Hx1jN9 Metered parking off boythorpe road, volunteers can claim expenses. What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes. Tasks include: Litter picking, channel debris/litter removal Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am) Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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29 | 30 - Underwater Photography Training
10:00 -12:00 30-11-21 Cannot determine address at this location. Join DCRT for a training day on how to use underwater cameras to film aquatic species. We will be getting into the water to learn how to set up and place underwater cameras (GoPros) in order to get the best footage using pole mounted and weighted cameras. We will be mainly capturing video footage. There is a possibility of reaching into the water so attendees may wish to bring a spare change of clothing. All other necessary equipment will be provided by DCRT. Training will happen on Tuesday 30th November at Somersall Park, Chesterfield – 10am – 12pm. If attendees enjoy this training there will be more opportunties to use our equipment for future projects. This training session will be led by Matt Duffy (fishery habitat officer) and Sally Hyslop (community engagement officer). Click here to book on to the event through eventbrite Click here to view a video we made using these techniques - Swinton Breks Volunteer Day – Friends of the Don Valley Way
10:00 -13:00 30-11-21 21 Lawrence Dr, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8SN, UK  Join the Friends of the Don VAlley Way as we remove litter from the Swinton Breks and remove overgrown vegetation from the foot path. We will be meeting at 10am just off Lawrence Drive and finishing at 1pm. Half way through there will be a break for refreshments. Please weafr suitable clothing for outdoor work. If you would like to borrow waders or Wellingtons they will be provided on the day. For more information email [email protected] or call task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124. We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of this event.
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