Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the Shirtcliff Brook in Smelter Wood, Handsworth

When: Thursday 2nd May 2024 10am – 1pm

Where: 82 Bramley Ave, Sheffield S13 8TU
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/jeeps.behind.types
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/K15ACTaRzcLgZKBp8

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. 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.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter from the river Rother just downstream of Canklow Woods, Rotherham.

When: Thursday 9th May 2024, 10am – 1pm

Where: The junction of Canklow Road and Jubilee Street, S60 2JQ
What 3 Words: https://w3w.co/comic.sound.before
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDJHQCseGseWudH96

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 along the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. 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.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove litter near the river Rother along Wain Avenue, Chesterfield 

When: Thursday 16th May 2024, 10am – 1pm

Where: Meet near the junction of Camlough Walk and Wain Avenue. The van will be just up Camlough lane where there is free parking/no double yellow lines. 
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Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TxPG9fJcxoRwXya17

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 by the river, collecting litter and brining it back up to the road. 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.

Come and join us on World Fish Migration Day to learn more about fish migration on our urbanised rivers in Sheffield. Register online here to get free tickets. 

This in-person event will focus on the work taking place by multiple partners to help fish migrate up and down our rivers, helping them to find the best habitat to feed, shelter, spawn and grow.

You're welcome to drop in at any time over the course of the event between 10:30am and 2:30pm. During the day there will be organised walks to the nearby fish pass at Ball Street Bridge.

There will also be two walks taking place during the day:

Walk 1 - 10:45am to 11:30am - meet at Brearley Room, Kelham Island museum for a return walk to the local fish pass at Ball Street Bridge to hear about the work carried out to improve fish passage along the River Don. Limited spaces, please book here.

Walk 2 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm - meet at Brearley Room, Kelham Island museum for a return walk to the local fish pass at Ball Street Bridge to hear about the work carried out to improve fish passage along the River Don. Limited spaces, please book here.

If all tickets for the walks are sold out, more spaces may be available on the day.

We will be at the Sprotbrough Eco Fest running a stall with fun activities! Come and talk to us, learn about the River Don and our exciting All Hands on the Don project! There will be lots of stalls and activities to get involved in with other organisations.