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Shirtcliff Brook (Flockton Park) – Clean Up

08-01-25 10:00 - 13:00

EXACT LOCATION TBC

 

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and S13 Litter Pickers as we work to remove litter from the Shirtcliff Brook in Flockton Park. 

 

When: Wednesday 8th January 10am – 1pm

 

Where: EXACT LOCATION TBC. Please come back to this page sooner to the time to find out where our meeting point will be. We will be working on the Shirtcliff Brook in Flockton Park but there are multiple entrances. 
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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. 

 

What to expect: We will be walking along the paths in the wood, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. The brook is fairly small and we will be hauling larger items out of it where possible using people power and ropes. We will have a break at 11:30 am 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.

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    22-01-25 10:00 - 22-01-25 12:00

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we team up with Sheffield City Council to plant trees in the Linley Bank Meadows (within Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve). We will be planting trees in the meadow which will help attenuate flows into the Shire Brook. Please note this event can be postponed in the event of bad weather, please let us know if you intend on attending so we can update you.

     

    When: Wednesday 22nd January, 10am-12pm 

     

    Where: EXACT MEETING LOCATION TBC. Please check back nearer the time.

    We will be working in the Linley Bank Meadows but we will meet on a nearby road. Please check back or email Charlotte ([email protected]) if you are unsure.
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    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 if you'd prefer, but please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] to ensure we have your size. 

     

    What to expect: We will be working in the meadow to plant trees. The Council will be running the day and will provide all equipment and training. 

     

    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. In the event of bad weather, this event will be postponed. Please ensure you let us know you would like to attend so we can alert you to any changes in schedule. 

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