Join the DOn Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to reduce the amount of Himalayan BAlsam on the Banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Park. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.

When: Tuesday 9th June 10am-1pm

Where:  We will be meeting at the entrance to Hexthorpe Park at 209 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HH. What 3 Words: ///cats.amount.class. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixPMiyudBuMMqqNz8

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 task leader Anthony Cox.

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the river feeding Scout Dike Reservoir at Ingbirchworth. 

When: Tuesday 9th June, 10am - 1pm

Where: We will be working along the small inlet to Scout Dike Reservoir. This comes from Ingbirchworth Reservoir and has a bank of balsam that we would like to tackle before it gets to the reservoir. There is space for about four vehicles (double parked) at a gravel lay by linked below, and a couple more spaces at the picnic area entrance here. If these are both full, there is on street parking on the main Huddersfield Road above but please park with caution on this 40mph road. 
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/obstruct.grudges.fearfully
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FUBFpVQ6BzJs79vx5

What to expect: We will be working along banks of the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. There are no public footpaths as we will be on private land. Therefore, paths are unpaved and mostly on grassland and rocky river banks. There are no public toilets nearby. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.

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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. 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. 

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.

Join us as we work to remove Himalayan Balsam from the Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Tuesday 16th June 2026 10am-1pm 

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. 

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.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust alongside Friends of Loxley Valley, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the tributaries of the River Loxley in Sheffield.

When: Thursday 18th June 2026 10am-1pm

Where: We will be focusing our efforts on the Sykehouse Brook, a tributary of the River Loxley above the Water Treatment Works and the old Brickworks. There is limited parking at Loxley Fisheries (here) or you can park along the derelict site at your own discretion (here). Please car share/cycle/use public transport where possible.

We will be meeting at the Loxley Fisheries car park, Storrs Bridge Ln, Sheffield S6 6SX
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/worth.logo.chips
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWaeZXvhofEioko49

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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. 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: We will be walking along the paths along the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. This is an easy, hand pulling technique and it's too strenuous. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. 

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove Himalayan Balsam along the River Don at Warmsworth Cemetery. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.

When: Tuesday 23rd June 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting at the entrance to Warmsworth Cemetery, Guest Lane, Doncaster, DN4 9NX. What 3 words: ///whimpered.lollipop.decorator. Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/xHS87PNMaJo3WnTE8

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 would also recomend you wear long sleaves to avoid being stung by nettles. We can provide wellingtons to borrow on the day but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] or contacting task leader Anthony Cox.

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the River Don at Bridge End Garage on Barnsley Road, Penistone.

When: Tuesday 23rd June, 10am - 1pm

Where: We will be working along the River Don behind the Bridge End garage and Texaco petrol station. We have been granted permission to park in the paved car park round the back. Drive into the forecourt and continue through the gates where you will see the grey DCRT van.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/useful.decoded.observers
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UTQeLmUR6TYB49nH6

What to expect: We will be working along banks of the river, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will be walking down from the car park into the river bed. There are no footpaths so we will be navigating rocky banks and brambles. There are no public toilets nearby. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.

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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. 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. 

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust to remove litter from in and around the Dalton Brook. Dalton Parish Council have kindly invited us to use the facilities in their hall. They have a community cafe from 9-12pm so feel free to come along early to enjoy some refreshments.

Task: Litter picking. We will be working along the bankside and within the brook to remove litter. The paths are paved but can be muddy. We will have a break at 11:30 am for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. 

When: Thursday 25th June 2026, 10am - 1pm

Where: Dalton Parish Hall, Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham S65 3ET
Parking available in the hall car park (including behind the hall)

What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/likely.town.cities

Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mxZufCr1dPL87bs6

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].

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected].

Join the DOn Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to reduce the amount of Himalayan BAlsam on the Banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Park. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.

When: Tuesday 30th June 10am-1pm

Where:  We will be meeting at the entrance to Hexthorpe Park at 209 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HH. What 3 Words: ///cats.amount.class. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixPMiyudBuMMqqNz8

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 task leader Anthony Cox.

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice bellow. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer Coordinator Anthony Cox 07384 543124.

Join us as we work to remove Himalayan Balsam from the Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Tuesday 16th June 2026 10am-1pm 

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. 

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 07384543124

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the River Don at Bullhouse Mill.

When: Tuesday 7th July, 10am - 1pm

Where: We will be working along the River Don within the Bullhouse Mill area. There is free parking at the Mill itself and local buses stop on Lee Lane too. For parking, please follow the one way signs past the factory entrance to the crescent car park. 
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/workroom.tapers.pounding
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EcU34vYSfYP51euF9

What to expect: We will be working along banks of the River Don, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. There are no public footpaths as we will be on private land. Therefore, paths are unpaved and mostly on grassland and rocky river banks. There are toilets we will have access to in the factory. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT.

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. Even if it is warm weather, it is advisable to cover up to protect against spiky plants and stings. 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. 

Joining us? All are welcome however not all of our sites are completely accessible to all, please check the access advice below. Please let us know if you are coming as a new volunteer so we can plan accordingly by emailing [email protected] or contacting project volunteer officer Charlotte Landry-Jennings 07561588275.