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Highfields Lake – Volunteer Day

08-11-22 10:00 - 13:00
Highfields Lake Park
Address: Cannot determine address at this location.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we remove litter from the Bentley Mill Dike upstream on Highfields Lake. 

Meeting point: Near 49 The Pk, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7RL
We will be meeting on The Park (road) near the entrance to the lake park close to the allotments (please check google maps pin or what three words pin below).
Google Maps Pin:  https://goo.gl/maps/6ivJhjXZj4XJeoYf8
What three words location: ///snuggle.utter.february

Times: 10am-1pm with a tea break at 11.30am

Parking: Parking is on street

 

 

Waders, life jackets and protective gear is provided to volunteers. If you are litter picking around the river (not wading) we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work. All waders and shoes are cleaned at the end of the day.
We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits.

 

Anthony Cox will be leading this day (contact him on 07384543124)
We offer volunteer expenses for public transport and vehicle mileage, please ask the task leader for a claim form.

 

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