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■ River Don Volunteer Day (Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster)
■ River Rother Volunteer Day (Chesterfield)
■ Volunteer Training Event
■ Citizen Science Survey
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  • Carlisle Street – Volunteer Day

    Carlisle Street – Volunteer Day

    10:00 -13:00
    04-04-23
    Carlisle St, Swinton, Mexborough S64 5UZ, UK

    Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we litter pick along the footpaths of the River Don at Carlisle Street 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.

    Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/NUwYZCaa3zsTkg2x7

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

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  • Transition Chesterfield Volunteer Day

    Transition Chesterfield Volunteer Day

    10:00 -11:30
    13-04-23
    Queens Park/Superbin
    Cannot determine address at this location.

    Transition Chesterfield will be hosting a regular volunteer day on the second Thursday of each month at Queen’s Park

    Let’s Get Litter Sorted

    Now that the Hidden Heritage project has come to an end, Kathy and Margaret from Chesterfield’s Transition Chesterfield group are kindly taking on one of the regular Thursday litterpicking days to help continue the amazing clean-up work along our riversides. Litter will be sorted and surveyed to build up a picture of the biggest polluters!

    Please note these days will be advertised on the DCRT events calendar and DCRT volunteers are welcome, but they are run by the Transition team, so you’ll need to let them know if you are attending. Email Kathy on [email protected] if you plan to join the session and please read the details below

    Litter Pick Thursdays (2nd Thursday of each month 10 – 11.30am)

    When: Thursday 13th April, 10am.

    Volunteers are needed and very welcome. Children or anyone needing additional support will need to be accompanied by an adult carer.

    Where: For the first few sessions, the meet up point will be in Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, on the footpath behind the Cricket Pavilion (What3Words point: invite.button.sulk) and we will be supported by the lovely staff from Don Catchment Rivers Trust who are helping us to get the new group established. From March, we hope to have use of our very own litter picking “superbin” to be located in Queen’s Park!

    Why: Our aim is to clean up local footpaths and shared walk & cycle routes. We also hope to highlight the problems caused by single use plastics and disposable snack & drink containers, both in terms of litter but also the waste of resources and urgent need to reduce, reuse and recycle!

    How: The group will work together to sort out the litter into separate bags as we pick it up. No-one will be working alone, this is a team effort!

    What’s provided: We will provide litter picking tools and gloves (Please feel able to bring your own if you have them)

    What to bring: Your own reusable drinks cup (for a hot drink at the end of the litter pick session)

    What to wear: Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, full leg covering/long trousers, sensible clothes for the weather eg. a warm hat.

    Who: We are trying to think of a good name for our new group – any creative ideas are welcome!

    Email Kathy on [email protected] if you have any questions or to let her know that you plan to join the session. 

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  • Warmsworth Cemetery – Volunteer Day

    Warmsworth Cemetery – Volunteer Day

    10:00 -13:00
    18-04-23
    Warmsworth Cemetery
    14 Heath Ct, Warmsworth, Doncaster DN4 9GE, UK

    Join the Friends of the Don Valley Way as they help to remove litter from the area of the Don close to Warmswoth Cemetery.

    Meeting point: 7 Guest Lane, Warmsworth, Doncaster DN4 9NX
    We will be meeting at the end of Guest Lane and walking to the cemetery together (please check google maps pin or what three words pin below).
    Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/3HjikxkouUbPPkoeA
    What three words location: ///steaming.carry.grudging

    Times: 10am-1pm with a tea break at 11.30am

    Parking: Parking is on street on Guest Lane

    Waders, life jackets and protective gear is provided to volunteers. If you are litter picking around the river we recommend wearing sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work. All waders and shoes are cleaned at the end of the day.
    We will bring the tea, coffee and biscuits.

    Anthony Cox will be leading this day (contact him on 07384543124)
    We offer volunteer expenses for public transport and vehicle mileage, please ask the task leader for a claim form.

     

     

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  • Grassmoor Country Park Volunteer Day

    Grassmoor Country Park Volunteer Day

    10:00 -13:00
    20-04-23
    Grassmoor Country Park
    Grassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DA

    Activities: There are a variety of different tasks we may be doing on this date depending on the weather in the build up to the day and the number of volunteers! These could include:

     

    • flood storage works including channel digging
    • installing an interpretation board
    • sowing meadow seed in the newly created flood storage and habitat areas 

     

    When: Thursday 20th April, 10am-1pm

     

    Where: Grassmoor Country Park, meeting in the south car park off Birkin Lane, S42 5DA (parking is free)
    What three words: https://what3words.com/ensemble.beards.germinate
    Google maps link: click here

     

    What to bring: Walking boots or wellies that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy! 

     

    Joining us? All welcome! Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]. 

     

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  • Swinton Breks – Volunteer Day

    Swinton Breks – Volunteer Day

    10:00 -13:00
    25-04-23
    Swinton Breks
    21 Lawrence Dr, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8SN, UK

    Join the Friends of the Don VAlley Way as we remove litter from the Swinton Breks and remove overgrown vegetation from the foot path.

    We will be meeting at 10am just off Lawrence Drive and finishing at 1pm. Half way through there will be a break for refreshments. Please weafr suitable clothing for outdoor work. If you would like to borrow waders or Wellingtons they will be provided on the day.

    For more information email [email protected] or call task leader Anthony Cox on 07384 543124.

    We will be following all COVID 19 guidelines at the time of this event.

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  • Hollingwood Loops – Volunteer Day

    Hollingwood Loops – Volunteer Day

    10:00 -13:00
    27-04-23
    Hollingwood loops (New Whittington)
    New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BZ

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day to improve walking routes along River Rother. All abilities welcome!

     

    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 doing our 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

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