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Meadow Way – Volunteer Day

25-10-22 10:00 - 13:00
Address: 15 Meadow Way, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8BE, UK

Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick along the footpaths of the River Don at Meadow Way in Swinton.

On the day we will be meeting at 10am and finishing at 1pm. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. We will be stopping half way through for a tea break. On the day you will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. We can provide wellingtons and waders however we won’t be able to provide footwear for every volunteer.

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We will be following all Government guidelines in relation to COVID 19 at the time of the event.

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

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