Name: River Rother Balsam Bash NFM
Start: 2021-08-06
End: 2021-08-06
Location: David Clayton's Farm NFM

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03
03.August.Tuesday
River Rescue Chapel on the Bridge
10:00 -13:00
03-08-21
Charlotte Landry-Jennings
Chapel on the Bridge
Rotherham Trades Club, Greasbrough Rd, Rotherham S60 1RB, UK
Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we work to clear in and around the Don at Chapel on the Bridge in Rotherham.
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.
04
04.August.Wednesday
Wildlife Wednesdays - Moss Valley
10:00 -15:00
04-08-21
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day removing the invasive weed Himalayan Balsam from 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 location may change each week so you need to email [email protected] for details each week of 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 – really reccomended for the nettles!!) and sturdy shoes. Also bring your own pair of wellies if you have them. We will have a range of sizes to borrow but can’t guarantee a pair for everyone.
Tasks include: Himalayan Balsam pulling
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.
04
04.August.Wednesday
Brook Explorers: Bug Hunting at Grassmoor
11:00 -14:00
04-08-21-22-08-21
Grassmoor Country Park
Grassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DA
Get your tickets here
Join the DCRT team for an afternoon of family-friendly bug hunting! Spend some time in Grassmoor’s beautiful wildflower meadow
About this event
Little ones and parents can learn together during our family friendly bug hunting sessions. Activities are suitable for children of age 4-11 years and children must be supported by a guardian or parent during the session.
Explore the meadow using our equipment and wildlife identification guides
Decorate and fill your own bug hotel to take home
Sessions are 1 hour long. Parents can drop by and leave any time during their pre-booked session. Just come to our stall to sign in and out
Tickets are free of charge, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
05
05.August.Thursday
Barlow Brook Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00
05-08-21
Barlow Brook (MSK)
Cannot determine address at this location.
Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Barlow Brook. All abilities welcome!
Location: Please meet outside MSK, Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield S41 9RX. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/y1DDo9ft8V7L1n5S8
We have been allowed to park in the parking spaces near MSK but try to park where there’s plenty of spaces.
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.

If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!
06
06.August.Friday
River Rother Balsam Bash NFM
All day
06-08-21
David Clayton's Farm NFM
Ave Farm, Chesterfield
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we tackle the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the River Rother, helping to increase the diversity of plants and protect the river banks.
We will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 3pm with breaks for tea and lunch. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. You will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing – long sleeves, trousers and sturdy footwear are recommended.
If you are not yet signed up to volunteer with us, please do so by emailing [email protected].

Please note there is limited parking available at the meeting point. If you intend to drive it would be greatly appreciated if you could park nearby and walk to the meeting point. The Avenue Country Park car park is about a 15 minute walk away (see map below). If you are not familiar with the area and would like more info on parking options, please contact us at [email protected].