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Hollingwood Loops – Waymarking and Litter Pick

20-01-22 10:00 - 13:00
Address: 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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