All tools necessary for different tasks are provided. New or replacement tools are usually provided by HDC for us. We are also grateful to Horsham in Bloom for environmental grants for the provision of equipment and we also receive donations from local businesses. These are spent on planting and associated maintenance.
COURSES available
Members of our group are welcome to attend Courses run by HDC - let me know if you are interested then times and dates will be arranged
Working in Water
this course will be held at Southwater Country Park
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Working at Heights
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First Aid Course
this course will be held at Chesworth Farm
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COURSES available
Members of our group are welcome to attend Courses run by HDC - let me know if you are interested then times and dates will be arranged
Working in Water
this course will be held at Southwater Country Park
date and time tab
Working at Heights
date and time tba
First Aid Course
this course will be held at Chesworth Farm
date and time tba
Other instruction will be given to group members before starting:
Lifting heavy weights ' Manual handling Instruction'
Tool Safety Briefing
on occasions when special tools need to be used for a specific task.
'What to watch out for along the river'
depending on conditions and the time of year
Lifting heavy weights ' Manual handling Instruction'
Tool Safety Briefing
on occasions when special tools need to be used for a specific task.
'What to watch out for along the river'
depending on conditions and the time of year
Note that we do not use power tools or machinery/vehicles in our work.
We keep a low profile whilst working and leave no trace.
Bumblebee on flowering bramble on the river bank
Bombus lucorum
General advice:
(those who would prefer to keep to level paths away from the river banks are very welcome too! Please see the note at the end of this page)
We do not wear Hi-vis clothing along the Riverside. Hi-vis vests are provided for those working along the tarmac cycle /foot path from Hills Farm Lane along the edge of Tanbridge House School grounds up to the A24 in order to remain visible to speeding cyclists ignoring local rules concerning the safety of pedestrians. We do not work on public highways eg roads or in residential areas but we do work along cycle/footpaths which form part of the Riverside Walk. Hi-vis vests are provided for those working on these as well.
We wear ordinary weatherproof clothing and suitable footwear such as slip resistant Wellington boots as it can be very muddy and wet even in summer. Open sandals should not be worn by those working near or on the river banks when sturdy footwear with solid soles must be worn.
Gloves are now provided for those collecting litter but
Gloves are now provided for those collecting litter but
you may prefer to wear your own gloves which should be strong gardening gloves or strong waterproof gloves. Strong PPE gloves must be worn when working in/near the water or handling sharp or heavy items.
We provide Safety goggles which should be worn by anyone working with all plants likely to have sharp thorns, twigs or branches.
We provide Safety goggles which should be worn by anyone working with all plants likely to have sharp thorns, twigs or branches.
Waders are available when we occasionally find it necessary to haul out objects thrown into the river which are impossible to remove using our specialist tools (only outside the bird nesting season - and only if the river is low).
Small Skipper butterfly on the riverside grasses
LIGHT WORK:
Those who would prefer to keep to the level paths and collect litter are very welcome. You will be provided with litter-pickers, gloves and an easy-carry bag.
