West Wales Rivers Trust

Community Litter Pick – Melin Court Brook & Falls, Melincourt
2024-03-30 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Melincourt Falls, Melincourt Falls, Melincourt, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 4ED, United Kingdom
Meeting at the dedicated car park for the Melincourt Falls walk, located just off the B4434.
We will walk up to the impressive waterfalls and then follow the Melin Court Brook, under the A465, down to the River Neath and then return to the carpark. Mostly mixed gravel offroad trail surfaces, with some tarmac. Good walking shoes or boots recommended.
Total walking distance under two miles.
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Grid Reference SN 8213 0199
Gloves, bags, hoops and pickers provided.
All ages welcome, with under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult please.
Cold drinks and biscuits will be available on arrival.

Litter Pick & River Walk - River Tawe, Ystalyfera
2024-04-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Junction Cafe, Ystalyfera, Junction Cafe,, Ystalyfera, Neath Port Talbot, SA9 2HA, United Kingdom
Everyone welcome, no prior experience or booking required.
Litter picking equipment provided.
Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.
Under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult please.
Total walking distance under three miles, offroad and tarmac trails.
Meeting Point:
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Grid Reference SN 76548 08200
Meeting by the Junction Cafe / Glan Yr Afon car park just off the A4067, Ystalyfera at 13:30.

Invasive Species Workshop at Haverfordwest
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Carmarthenshire
INVASIVE SPECIES WORKSHOP

A large factor deteriorating the health of our rivers is the presence of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), mainly Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed. The presence of these plants can be detrimental to our native species; with their ability to rapidly spread and grow they easily drown out suitable areas for other species to inhabit. The removal of INNS is a goal within our ‘Adopt a Tributary Project’ in which we need your help.

This training workshop will be taught by Matt Tebbutt, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s Invasive Species Officer. The event will kick off a season of practical removal sessions across Pembrokeshire to improve the health of our rivers.

Should you wish to attend this event, please email Emma, emma@westwalesriverstrust.org with your name, number attending and contact details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

River Dipping, Nant Tawelan, Johnstown, Carmarthen.
2024-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Johnstown, Carmarthen

Learn to spot river pollution - Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn
2024-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Phat Forks, Cenarth Falls Resort, SA38 9JS
Do you want to learn how to identify & record water quality issues?

Wednesday 5th June 10-14:00.

We will meet at Cenarth Falls Resort at Phat Forks restaurant for a short classroom session before heading out for a loop walk round the village and river to identify water quality impacts, outfalls and put survey training into action.

Parking is available free at Cenarth Falls Resort.

To book your position contact: nathaniel@westwalesriverstrust.org

This project is kindly supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation & Dwr Cymru’s Citizen Science Fund.

River restoration workshop - Llandeilo
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Llandeilo Civic Fawr Hall, SA19 6HW
Want to make an impact on your rivers, but not sure where to start?

Join us on Thursday 6th June 18:30 – 20:00 at Llandeilo Civic Hall, to learn more about work you can get involved in to restore our rivers.

We will be learning about invasive species and river restoration. Tackling invasive species is one of the core elements that must be tackled in river restoration.

We have partnered with NRW’s 4 Rivers for LIFE team to prioritise 6 sub catchments throughout Teifi, Tywi, Western & Eastern Cleddau to tackle invasive species and compliment ongoing restoration efforts!

Otter Monitoring Training, Cwmaman Community Centre, Carmarthenshire
2024-06-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Cwmaman Community Centre, High Street, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1DX

Otter monitoring training - Cwmamman
2024-06-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Cwmaman Community Centre, High Street, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1DX
World Otter Day took place this week and if this has sparked your interest in these fascinating creatures, we have an opportunity for you to attend otter monitoring training on 13th June 2024 at Cwmaman Community Centre, Carmarthenshire. Details are on the poster. Spaces are limited, so get in touch ASAP to book your place!

Balsam Blitz in Penllergare Valley Woods
2024-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Penllergare Valley Woods, SA4 9GS

Balsam Blitz & Litter Pick - River Afan
2024-06-26 09:45 - 12:00 | SA12 9AH, The Brit Cwmafan, SA12 9AH
Join us for a morning clearing Himalayan Balsam and doing a spot of litter picking along the River Afan!
We hope to see you there!

Balsam Blitz - Afon Marlais
2024-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Llansadwrn
New Himalayan balsam blitz volunteer days on the Afon Marlais. This is one of the tributaries we will be working on with 4 Rivers for LIFE and volunteers to clear balsam entirely in the tributaries over the next 3 years.

Balsam Blitz – Afon Bran
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Llandovery
New Himalayan balsam blitz volunteer days on the Afon Bran. This is one of the tributaries we will be working on with 4 Rivers for LIFE and volunteers to clear balsam entirely in the tributaries over the next 3 years.

Balsam Blitz - Loughor River
2024-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Llygad Llwchwr INCC, SA19 6UA
Join us for a “balsam blitz” to help clear Himalayan Balsam and learn more about our efforts to eradicate the species from from the Loughor River.
We hope to see you there!

Afon Ceilog Balsam Blitz
2024-06-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Llanybydder
New Himalayan balsam blitz volunteer days on the Afon Ceilog. This is one of the tributaries we will be working on with 4 Rivers for LIFE and volunteers to clear balsam entirely in the tributaries over the next 3 years.

Balsam blitz - Lampeter
2024-07-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Lampeter University, SA48 7ED
The second of the Himalayan balsam pulling volunteer days on the River Dulas, Lampeter at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. This is one of the tributaries we will be working on with 4 Rivers for LIFE and volunteers to clear balsam entirely in the tributaries over the next 3 years. Please register your interest to nathaniel@westwalesriverstrust.org

We hope to see you there!

Balsam Blitz - Afon Dulas
2024-07-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Lampeter
New Himalayan balsam blitz volunteer days on the Afon Dulas. This is one of the tributaries we will be working on with 4 Rivers for LIFE and volunteers to clear balsam entirely in the tributaries over the next 3 years.
Hope to see you there!

Balsam Blitz – Loughor River
2024-07-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Llygad Llwchwr INCC, SA19 6UA

Balsam Blitz – Afon Marlais
2024-07-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Carmarthenshire

Balsam Blitz – Afon Bran
2024-07-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Carmarthenshire

Balsam Blitz, Nant Tawelan, Carmarthen
2024-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Johnstown, Carmarthen

Balsam Blitz in Llanllawddog - Afon Gwili
2024-07-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Llanllawddog, Llanllawddog Church Hall, SA32 7JE
