Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to remove rubbish from the Swinton Breks off Lawrence Drive. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project.

When: Tuesday 5th March 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting on the grass oppersite 19 Lawrence Dr, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8SN. What 3 words: ///belonged.condiment.dwarf. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WRvJY2XSjoaekFZ39

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 help to clear the banks and footpaths of litter along the Hollingwood Loop circular walking route. 

After our vegetation clearance day here in February, it was evident that a follow up litter picking day would be required, so come along to help us on our vision to protect and restore our rivers!

When: Thursday 7st March 2024 10am-1pm

Where: 216-232 South Street North, New Whittington, Chesterfield S43 2BY.
What 3 words: ///apple.pure.unless.
Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/AE5GQsTp3YjvhcMt9

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 Charlotte Landry-Jennings. We also provide refreshments through a tea break 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 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 office Charlotte 07561588275.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we work to clean up the Bentley Mill Dike. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project!

When: Tuesday 12th March 10am-1pm

Where: The junction of Limbreck Court and the A19 in Bentley. Address: 2 Limbreck Ct, Bentley, Doncaster DN5 0HR. Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ui5KUDHKX7cd8uT37 What 3 Words: ///spirit.items.crass

What to bring: 

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 collect and record the litter we find along the River Don at Hexthorpe Park! We will be recording the data of what litter we have collected on this day for the Preventing Plastic Pollution scheme. This day is a part of the All Hands on the Don Project. 

When: Tuesday 19th December 10am-1pm

Where: We will be meeting at the entrance to Hexthorpe Park, 209 Urban Rd, Doncaster DN4 0HH. What 3 words: ///cats.amount.class. Google Maps Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/j3HurFh2hUEr4Q3J7#

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.

Natural flood management – leaky dam maintenance

Join DCRT and the Friends of Newfield Spring Woods on a volunteer morning to carry out maintenance works and improvements of leaky dams installed in the woods that help to slow the flow of storm waters. 

When: 21st March, 10am – 1pm (refreshment break provided by DCRT at 11.30)

Where: Newfield Spring Woods, Moss Valley, Sheffield

What to bring: Long sleeves, trousers, thick socks and waterproofs that you don’t mind getting muddy! All other equipment will be provided.

Tasks include: Clearing the debris and silt that has built up behind the leaky dams and potentially making adjustments to the dams themselves to improve how well they function. We’ll be in shallow waters using rakes, spades, and other hand tools. 

Contact: Email us at [email protected] with any queries. If you would like to join our events and are new to the Trust, please get in touch to get signed up! 

There are a limited number of spaces available so you will need to book on in advance using this ticket link.

Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up the Swinton Dike! This volunteer day is a part of the All Hands on the Don project.

When: Tuesday 26th March 2024 10am-1pm

Where: We will be in the park at the bottom of the allotments off of North Street, Swinton, S64 8AZ. What 3 Words: ///demanding.organisms.podcast. https://maps.app.goo.gl/AgC1V7RtanxodYtL8

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 and the Angling Trust as we help to clean up litter along the Five Weirs Walk at Salmon Pastures. 

We will be working along the north bank of the river – along the path, in the nature reserve, and hopefully in the river itself if the river levels allow for it. Those who are up for it will have the opportunity to go into the river using waders and help pull out the litter in the vegetation. This is a collaborative event between DCRT and the Angling Trust, as part of the Great British Spring Clean campaign (15-31st March). This campaign is ran by Keep Britain Tidy, helping to promote that ‘the environment belongs to everyone’. The Angling Trust have their own ongoing campaign, Anglers Against Litter, which looks at caring for our freshwater environments and protecting wildlife from the dangers of litter by taking 5 minutes at the end of every fishing session to pick up litter.

For this event, please book on via Eventbrite, even if you are an existing volunteer. All are welcome to attend, this will just help us gauge how much equipment we need. 

When: Wednesday 27th March 2024, 10am-1pm.

Where: We will be meeting the Five Weirs Walk gate to the east of Salmon Pastures. See Google pin here. There is free parking on Warren Street 
what3words: https://w3w.co/stacks.goes.eggs

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 Charlotte Landry-Jennings. We provide a tea break for refreshments.

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Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we help to clean up along the river Hipper in Somersall Park

When: Thursday 28th March 10am – 1pm

Where: We will be meeting at the small car park in Somersall Park
What 3 words: ///played.snipped.slyly
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/upSiESXmzzsejVwx8

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 Charlotte Landry-Jennings. 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 Charlotte on 07561588275.

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