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

When: Thursday 17th July 10am-1pm

Where: We will be focusing our efforts on the Sykehouse Brook this week, 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. 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 the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the inlet to the Scout Dike reservoir, in the upstream catchment of the River Don. 

When: Friday 18th July, 10am - 1pm

Where: We will be meeting at the reservoir car park on Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Thurlstone, Sheffield S36 7GF
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/indoor.should.healers
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wQ1KyVWymtMiKFvc6

Parking info: There is free car parking at the Barnsley Trout Club/Scout Dike reservoir car park however it does get busy. There is a layby parking down the A629 (Halifax Road) that is a short walk away (see Google Maps here). Please do not park in the lorry turning space (see Google Maps here) or else you will get towed away. 

What to expect: We will be working along the footpaths of Scout Dike reservoir, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. 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 as we help to clean up the Bentley Mill Dike along Finkle Street in Bentley. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Tuesday 5th December 2023 10am-1pm

Where: Outside 19 Finkle Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0RP. What 3 words: ///exile.manage.cheek. Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/xuspiy8umnB1w2rM6

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. We also provide a tea break for refreshments on these regular volunteer days.

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCLLED AS THE BALSAM HAS STARTED TO SEED

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to reduce the effects of Himilayan Balsam on the Banks of the River Don at Hexthorpe Ings. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.

When: Tuesday 29th July 10am-1pm

Where: Bramworth Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 OHW. What 3 Words: ///train.lived.wipes Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TyK3UW7JJmbQyjy89

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 work to remove litter in and along the River Don in Sheffield. We will be aiming to remove litter from the river banks. We will be accessing the river by the slope down from the footpath.

When: Thursday 31st July, 10am – 1pm

Where: We will be meeting in Windrush Way car park. This car park is small and fills up easily. Please do wait at the meeting place in case I have difficultly parking the van. For volunteers, I would recommend the Victoria Quays car park which is relatively cheap but a 5 min walk to the meet up point. Alternatively there is the NCP Blonk Street which is just the other side of the river so a shorter walk but more expensive. Either way, please claim back your travel expenses!
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/295NS9CCybuVYwi37
what3words: https://w3w.co/silk.sling.living

What to expect: We will be working along the banks of the river, collecting litter and bringing it back up to the road. We will have a break at 11:30 am 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. 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 as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the River Don at Watermeadows Park in Penistone. 

When: Thursday 7th August, 10am - 1pm

Where:15 Tennyson Cl, Penistone,S36 6GY. There is free street parking and we will use the footpath to go up into the park.
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/countries.joys.eyelashes
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5XgduMh3vcQNBxtc7

What to expect: We will be working in Watermeadows Park, pulling up Himalayan Balsam and leaving it in piles once we have snaped or crushed it below the bottom node. We will have a break at for refreshments and biscuits, provided by DCRT. There are no toilets immediately on site.

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 as we work to improve the footpath that runs along side Langthwaite Dike buy clearing removing litter from the dike. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.

When: Tuesday 12th August 2025 10am – 1pm

Where: We will be meeting near the enterance to Highfields lake on Coppice Road, Highfields, Doncaster DN6 7JA. What 3 words: ///boats.relate.stall. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fPwn6KUgBQkVvprK6

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. We also provide a tea break for refreshments.

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.ts on these regular volunteer days.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up the Swaith Dike in Sprotbrough. This event is a part of the All Hands on the Don project. 

When: Tuesday 19th August 2025 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting in the car park opposite 9 Anchorage Ln, Doncaster DN5 8DT. What 3 words: ///cheat.earth.brick. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JGNuvqHjwa6jsATH6 

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 alongside Friends of Loxley Valley, as we help to remove the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam from the River Loxley in Sheffield

When: Thursday 21st August 10am-1pm

Where: EXACT MEETING POINT TBC. Please check back on this page nearer the time to see meet up point. Exact location will focus on how balsam has grown this year and so has to be determined nearer the time. 
What 3 Words:
Google Maps Pin:

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. 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.