River maintenance from the Rowing Club

Clearing the water benefits boaters and wildlife


Location
Leicester Rowing Club
Upperton Road
Leicester
LE2 7AU
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 24th of October 2026
Who this task will support
Canals and Rivers Trust
Rubbish collection, Graffiti removal and bankside weeding

As a starter for the winter program of work, a Saturday session. Come and joon when you can after parkrin. And leave when you want. We will pick penywort around Freemans Meadow Lock, opposite the Foxes football ground. Also litter picking on the island there - lots of stuff has washed up on previous higher water levels. And cutting back overhanging bushes that snag litter and penywort which build into bigger obstructions. Please check out the facebook event that has all the details needed. Click going so that Amy knows to expect you, as well as signing up to this task.

Meetup/parking at 10am at the Rowing Club, as used by West End Runners ///month.silent.lucky

After that, come and find us picking at the lock - at the red dot on the map photo https://facebook.com/events/s/pennywort-litter-pick-and-vege/1087620857220995/


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Nick Pryke

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Location
Leicester Rowing Club
Upperton Road
Leicester
LE2 7AU
Date and time
10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 24th of October 2026
Who this task will support
Canals and Rivers Trust
Rubbish collection, Graffiti removal and bankside weeding
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Leicester Rowing Club
Upperton Road
Leicester
LE2 7AU

Nick will be there to unlock the gate for 4pm


Nick Pryke
Led by Nick Pryke

GoodGym Leicester Run Leader


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