Friends of Maidenhead Waterways work party
Help clear Maidenhead Waterways of weeds and debris
Location
Date and time
08:45 - 12:00Who this task will support
Maidenhead WaterwaysPlease note that this community mission has been cancelled.
A waterways session always promises to be a great workout and real adventure!
The Friends of Maidenhead Waterways aim to restore and enlarge waterways through the town centre, making them accessible for everyone to enjoy, whether by boat, on foot or by bicycle, and encouraging wildlife. Join a Saturday morning work party and use secateurs, rakes, nets, and possibly waders or boats to clear litter weeds, debris and litter from the streams that feed into town.
Safety
In addition to the risks outlined in the community mission training and the general guidelines for safety for group sessions (see links below) please also be aware of the following safety advice:
- We'll be working near (or in!) water and potentially on steep and/or muddy banks. To ensure we avoid slips, trips and falls into the water, please look out for yourself, be aware of surroundings at all times and wear appropriate footwear.
- Be prepared to get quite wet and possibly splattered with mud!
- Long trousers and sleeves are recommended to protect against nettles and brambles.
- No lone working - please stay in sight of each other.
- Please avoid disturbing wildlife such as birds as you work.
- Don't forget your gardening gloves!
- Please also wear any protective clothing supplied by our task owners. This may include a high vis jacket, gloves and protective glasses.
To wade or not to wade? Action required!
We may have the opportunity to wear waders and work from the water. Wading volunteers are always supported by bank volunteers, so if you are not comfortable wading then no problem. When you sign up please add a comment on the listing to say whether you are up for wading or not, and if you are keen then please state your shoe size. Thanks!
Start location
Our meeting place is TBC, but likely to be near one of the streams between Maidenhead and Cookham. Location will be confirmed by email to all sign-ups by the Friday at the latest. Parking will be available if needed. If you have any concerns about the location please contact amylovell@goodgym.org. Please also make sure your GoodGym emails aren't disappearing into your junk email.
Important stuff!
Please arrive promptly by 8.45am for the safety briefing. Also please sign up by the Wednesday before so we know numbers and have time to organise kit.
How are you getting there?
Discussion
Location
Date and time
08:45 - 12:00Who this task will support
Maidenhead WaterwaysSign up by 10:00pm on Wednesday 7th December so we can let Amy know who to expect.
Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
TBC
Maidenhead
SL6
Led by Amy L
Area Activator for Windsor and Maidenhead. Loves running & Pilates and runs to escape from her hoards of small children.
Bank work please on this one
Noted Sara. Well done for signing up! See you there x
Cancelled due to the cold weather and risk to health for anyone who gets wet.
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