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3 | 4 | 5 | 6 - Wain Avenue – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 06-01-22 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day in the Rother Catchment! All abilities welcome! If you would like to join our event and are new to the trust please email [email protected] We will be meeting on Wain Avenue at 10am and finishing at 1pm with a break half way through for refreshments. We provide all the nesassary equipment including liter pickers, bin bags, Gloves and hi-vis jackets. Depending on the conditions we might also go in the river on the day and provide waders. Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers, sturdy shoes). Pin location: https://goo.gl/maps/ee13ujZi8yhwBrje7 Adress: 106-118 Wain Ave, Chesterfield We will be following all government guidelines regarding COVID 19 at the time of this event
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10 | 11 - Ickles Lock – Tree Planting
10:00 -13:00 11-01-22 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 11th January 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] - Somersall Park – Fishery Volunteer Day (must book)
10:00 -13:00 11-01-22 Cannot determine address at this location.  Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the Rother catchment. Tasks include: Habitat creation by tree hinging (hedge laying trees into the river channel) To compliment the large woody debris we installed here last year we will be doing some smaller improvements to the river by essentially hedgelaying marginal trees into the channel to create cover for young fish. Volunteers will need to wear waders and enter the river channel for this task. We will be using small pruning saws to cut the trees. We will provide full equipement and training on the day – no experience is necessary. Timings: 10am – 1pm (break 11.30am) There are a limited number of places for this day, please book in advance on using event brite this link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somersall-park-volunteer-day-fishery-tickets-211589930177 If you’re struggling to book on please contact us via email at [email protected] or phone on 01302 439081. We will be following all Government guidelines relating to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
| 12 | 13 - Tapton Terrace – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 13-01-22 86a Crow Ln, Chesterfield S41 7UB, UK  Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the River Hipper. 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 at Tapton Terrace (Crow Lane end), Chesterfield S41 7UB. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/yPbsD6usEqtTettF6 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 We will be starting at 10am and will finish at 1pm with a break half way through for refreshments. Contact us: via email at [email protected] We will be following all the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.
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17 - Data4Nature at Wardsend Cemetery: Bird Survey
10:00 -12:00 17-01-22 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.
| 18 - Waymarking Day – Don Valley Way (Swinton Station – Rotherham Station)
10:00 -14:00 18-01-22 Swinton, Mexborough S64 8AS Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we walk the Don Valley Way to replace any missing or damaged way markers along the route. We will be meeting at Swinton Railway Station and progressing along the Don Valley Way at 10am and will walk to Rotherham Railway Station. It should take 3-4 hours but we can not be sure how long it will take. There are trains from Swinton to Rotherham throughout the day however so it should be easy to get back to the start. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear on the day. Volunteers must arrive before 10am as we will be leaving then. Please bring your own lunch and drink for the day as we will not be able to provide refreshments on this day. 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
| 19 - Wildlife Wednesdays – Moss Valley
10:00 -15:00 19-01-22 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.
| 20 - Hollingwood Loops – Waymarking and Litter Pick
10:00 -13:00 20-01-22 Campbell Drive Bottom, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield S43 2PT, UK Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day to improve walking routes along riverine environments. All abilities welcome!
We need help installing waymarking posts along the Hollingwood Hoop Walking route.
Timings: 10am – 3pm with a break in the morning and for lunch. Feel free to come to part of the day if required. What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring lunch if you’re staying out the whole day. Tasks include:We’ll be doing some vegetation clearance along a riverside path using hand tools. We’ll also be installing several waymarking posts and tactile waymarkers along the walking route as well as the usual sweep with a litter picker. Location: Please meet at the junction of South Street North and Staveley Road, New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BZ Contact us: via email at [email protected] or call 01302 439081 We will be following all government guidelines related to COVID 19 at the time of the event.
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24 | 25 - Newfield Spring Woods (Moss Valley) – NFM Volunteer Day (must book)
10:00 -15:00 25-01-22 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-195775177827 If you have any queries about the day, email us at [email protected].
| 26 | 27 - Somersall Park – Volunteer Day
10:00 -13:00 27-01-22 Cannot determine address at this location. Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day on the River Hipper. 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 Somersall Park Car Park, Somersall Ln, Chesterfield S40 3LA. Alternatively see map or follow link – https://goo.gl/maps/w4pUnfQN3QhstjVZ6 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 the COVID 19 Guidelines at the time of the event.
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