Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clear vegitation from the Hexthorpe Ings to improve the wetland. This day is a part of our All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Wednesday 19th November 2025 10am-3pm

Where: We will be meeting near the entrance to the allotments, next to the River Don at the end of Bramworth Road, Doncaster, DN4 0HW. What 3 words: ///drum.admits.nights. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZJS3xxMzC8D5r5g9

What to bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day, however please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including sturdy shoes or boots and long trousers. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day, but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] or contacting Volunteering Officer Anthony Cox. Please bring your own packed lunch if you would like to stay for the whole day. 

What are we doing: On the day we will be removing scrub and trees to help the site reamain wet and prevent it from becoming woodland, as well as increasing the sunlight reaching the wetland, to help encourage more plants to grow and increase biodiversity. We will also use trees form the site to create a willow spoial fence along the site creating a living fence. 

Joining us? All are welcome, however not all of our sites are completely accessible , please check the access advice below. If you are a new volunteer, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting Volunteering Officer Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

DUE TO STAFF ILLNESS THIS DAY IS BEING POSTPONED TO JANUARY 15TH 2026.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up litter along some steep banks of the River Don, opposite Salmon Pastures. Please read advice below about steep site conditions ahead of attending. 

When: Thursday 20th November, 10am to 1pm

Where: We will be meeting on Stoke Street, by the start of the footpath on the east side of the river. There is free parking on Stoke Street and surrounding roads. Buses 9, 9a, 52, 52a, 207 and X3 stop on Washford Bridge. 
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What to bring: We provide all of the equipment on the day however please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work including sturdy shoes or boots and long trousers. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size. 

What to expect: The river bank coming off Stoke Street and adjacent to the footpath is very steep and is unfortunately susceptible to fly tipping. We will be working to remove the large items from the top of the bank to avoid them ending up in the river. The bank here is very steep and will require agility and confidence in you own footwork to navigate. We will use a rope to help ourselves should we need it but please bear the site conditions in mind. Once you get down the bank there are flatter sections and we will work as a team to carry items back up to the road. If you would like to come along but do not feel comfortable on the steep banking, there are sections of the road that can be litter picked too. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. There are no nearby public toilets.

Access on site

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we are guided down the Limb Brook by the fungi expert Saffy from the Sorby Natural History Society (check out their website here). Come along and learn about fungi identification in this lovely river corridor. The event will operate via sign ups as we have limited spaces available. Priority will be given to existing volunteers but all are welcome. Please read the information and sign up using the Eventbrite link below. 

We will be meeting at The Shelter near Whirlow Brook Hall and joining the Limb Valley trail behind the Hall. We will take the trail down to Ecclesall Road so it won’t be much further than 1 mile. Even though we will be covering a small distance, we will hopefully be looking at lots of interesting fungi so will allow for 1.5 – 2 hours. Those who need to leave early can do so. 

When: Saturday 22nd November, 10:30am – 12:20pm

Where: The Shelter, Whirlow, Sheffield, S11 9QD
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There is free on-street parking on the crescent road off Ecclesall road (here). The buses 65, 81 and 272 run to the Ecclesall Road South/Limb Lane bus stop. 

What to bring: Saffy will be leading the walk and there is no equipment needed. Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors including sturdy shoes. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day if you’d prefer but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size. 

What to expect: We will be walking along the Limb Valley Trail, stopping to look at various fungi. The path up to Whirlow Brook Hall is paved but the trail is unpaved and muddy with some uphill and downhill. The walk should be around 1 mile long. There are toilets ath The Shelter cafe so please go before the walk should you need to. Refreshments will be provided by DCRT at the end of the walk, biscuits included!

Joining us? Please sign up via the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fungi-identification-along-the-limb-brook-tickets-1757636230279?aff=oddtdtcreator
There are limited spaces. Any questions, please email [email protected] or contacting project volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.