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■ River Don Volunteer Day (Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster)
■ River Rother Volunteer Day (Chesterfield)
■ Volunteer Training Event
■ Citizen Science Survey
■ DCRT Community Event
■ Don, Dearne & Rother Network Event
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  • Walk the New Section of the Don Valley Way – Volunteer Day

    Walk the New Section of the Don Valley Way – Volunteer Day

    10:00 -14:00
    08-08-23
    DCRT Office
    Cannot determine address at this location.

    Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust and the Friends of the Don Valley Way as we walk the new section of the route from Doncaster to Thorne.

    When: We will be meeting at the Don Catchment Rivers Trust Office at 10am. I can not be sure how long this walk will take but please allow for around 4 hours.

    Where: We will be meeting at the Don Catchment Rivers Trust Office Churchill Business Centre Churchill Road (off, Wheatley Hall Rd, Doncaster DN2 4LP.
    What three words: /// Makes.Spoil.Arrive
    Google Maps link: Click here

    What to Bring: Please wear suitable footwear (preferably walking boots) and clothing for walking a long distance.You will need to bring a packed lunch and your own water as we will be unable to provide refreshments on this day. All abilities are welcome however please be awear we are going on a 9.5 mile walk.

    You can read more about the Don Valley Way Extension here!

    Please let us know you are coming on this day via contacting on of the DCRT Team or emailing [email protected] so that we know to wait for you if you are running late. 

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  • Daubenton’s Bat Survey

    Daubenton’s Bat Survey

    21:20 -22:30
    09-08-23
    Cannot determine address at this location.

    Join us for a National Bat Monitoring Scheme Waterways Survey, looking for and recording sightings of the wonderful river-loving Daubenton’s Bat. We will be completing two waterways surveys during August, on the 9th and 23rd. Please note the different times of each survey as we coordinate bat surveys with sunset times.

    When: Wednesday 9th August 2023

    Time: Evening session, meeting at 9.20pm, finishing at 10.30pm

    Where: 3 Cherry Ln, Doncaster DN5 8AF (parking on the road outside the Everyday Athletes Gym)
    What three words: ///appear.foal.froze
    Google maps link: click here

     

    What to bring: Walking boots or good trainers, as the path can be muddy and we will be going down some steep slopes near the river.
    DCRT will bring hi-vis and bat-detectors and some torches. You are welcome to bring your own torch.

     

    Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please note this is a wildlife survey, rather than a bat walk.
    Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]

     

    Access on Site:

     

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  • Transition Chesterfield & DCRT Volunteer Day

    Transition Chesterfield & DCRT Volunteer Day

    10:00 -12:00
    10-08-23
    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)

    DCRT will be at this event, cleaning out the river! Welcome to join us!

    When: Thursday 10th August, 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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  • Into the Park: Campsall Country Park

    Into the Park: Campsall Country Park

    11:30 -17:00
    19-08-23
    Campsall Country Park
    Cannot determine address at this location.

    We are teaming up with the wonderful arts charity ‘Right up our Street’ on their full weekend of family activities in two of Doncaster’s best parks!

     

    Saturday 19th August: Campsall Country Park

     

     

    Come and see the Giant Puppet walkabout piece ‘Out of the Deep Blue’. (Performance will occur three times within the day).

    There will also be free puppet-making workshops, Pond Dipping Activities from Don Catchment River Trust, Sport Activities from Get Doncaster Moving and face painting.

     

    Register your interest here for the event.

     

    DCRT is bringing you a fun-packed afternoon of nature trails, bug-hunting and pond-dipping!
    (please make sure to book your little one on to the pond dipping in advance as we have limited places – click here to book a free spot!)

     

     

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  • Into the Park: Hexthrope Flatts Park

    Into the Park: Hexthrope Flatts Park

    11:30 -17:00
    20-08-23
    Hexthorpe Park
    240 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HJ, UK

    We are teaming up with the wonderful arts charity ‘Right up our Street’ on their full weekend of family activities in two of Doncaster’s best parks!

     

    Sunday 20th August: Hexthorpe Flatts Park

     

     

    Come and see the Giant Puppet walkabout piece ‘Out of the Deep Blue’. (Performance will occur three times within the day).

    There will also be free puppet-making workshops, Pond Dipping Activities from Don Catchment River Trust, Sport Activities from Get Doncaster Moving and face painting.

     

    Register your interest here for the event.

     

    DCRT is bringing you a fun-packed afternoon of nature trails, bug-hunting and leaf-printing – just turn up and join in!

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  • Daubenton’s Bat Survey

    Daubenton’s Bat Survey

    21:00 -22:00
    23-08-23
    Cannot determine address at this location.

    Join us for a National Bat Monitoring Scheme Waterways Survey, looking for and recording sightings of the wonderful river-loving Daubenton’s Bat. We will be completing two waterways surveys during August, on the 9th and 23rd. Please note the different times of each survey as we coordinate bat surveys with sunset times.

    When: Wednesday 23rd August 2023

    Time: Evening session, meeting at 9pm, finishing at 10pm

    Where: 3 Cherry Ln, Doncaster DN5 8AF (parking on the road outside the Everyday Athletes Gym)
    What three words: ///appear.foal.froze
    Google maps link: click here

     

    What to bring: Walking boots or good trainers, as the path can be muddy and we will be going down some steep slopes near the river.
    DCRT will bring hi-vis and bat-detectors and some torches. You are welcome to bring your own torch.

     

    Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners. Please note this is a wildlife survey, rather than a bat walk.
    Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]

     

    Access on Site:

     

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  • Wilder Salmon Pastures – Community Volunteer Day (must book)

    Wilder Salmon Pastures – Community Volunteer Day (must book)

    10:00 -15:00
    24-08-23

    Join Don Catchment Rivers Trust for a volunteer day at Salmon Pastures. All abilities welcome!

    If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please email [email protected] to get signed up!

    There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on to sessions in advance.

    Location: Salmon Pastures, Sheffield, S4 7DZ (a more precise meeting point will be sent once you’ve signed up to the event)

    What to bring: We will provide all necessary equipment and refreshments. All you need to wear is appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproof, long sleeves and trousers) and sturdy shoes.

    Tasks include: Felling/hinging small willow trees to provide cover for fish using hand tools. This task will involve entering the river channel in waders and making a cut in the tree that will fell it, whilst retaining an attachment at its base – much like hedge laying. All techniques will be explained at the beginning of the day as well as a health and safety talk.

    Timings: 10am – 3pm (break 11.30am and 1pm)

    Contact us: via email at [email protected]

    Sign-up to this event by following this link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wilder-salmon-pastures-community-volunteer-day-tickets-679266864477?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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