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.

Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the River Rother. 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: off McGregor’s Way, Chesterfield S40 2WB. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/kCSYjvb4s2hA1gzW9

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.

Tasks: natural flood management – including mini-leaky dam installation, gulley-stuffing, willow spiliing, log-jams.

Please be aware that face coverings are required to be worn for the task as we will be operating within 1m+ social distancing. DCRT are able to provide a clean, disposable facemask. If you would prefer to bring your own face covering to the day you are welcome to.

Timing: 10am – 3pm

DCRT staff have been working to make the volunteering experience as safe as possible, with new systems to protect you in place.

This day will have a limit of 5 volunteers. You will need to book on to sessions in advance and provide details for Track & Trace. An electronic risk assessment and guidance sheet will be sent to your email address before the task.

All equipment is provided. Volunteers will receive on loan their own hand-gel, gloves and hi-vis from the DCRT team.

There will be the opportunity for a tea break and lunch during this session.

To join in please register through the ticket link here  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/157965514105. If you have any queries or concerns about the running of the day you can email [email protected].