September Update
Our Latest News in this issue… YDRT Open Day | Big River Watch |Ousewem Update | Christmas Auction | Water Saving Tips What’s been happening … Here at YDRT we are gearing up for a busy autumn, especially with our annual Open Day taking place early next month – we’d love to see you there! …...
Open Day Saturday 5th October
We are travelling to the Swale catchment for our annual Open Day which will take place: 5 October at Gilling West near Richmond, 1pm – 4pm As usual, expect a full programme including talks about our work and how we look after the rivers and their catchments. Plus we have a guest speaker from Holmedale …...
July Update
JULY NEWS in this issue… Emmerdale | Rivers2U at Crakehall PS | Wharfe Aeration Spades in ground at Ousewem Tees Swale Update | Water Saving | Ice Swimming Fundraiser What’s been happening this month… As summer warms up (thankfully!) several of our projects reached important milestones which you can read about below....
ITV’s Green Team swaps Emmerdale for river restoration!
When it comes to understanding what’s involved in river restoration, nothing beats rolling your sleeves up and putting on a pair of wellies! As part of our corporate volunteering programme, we recently hosted some of the cast and crew of ITV 1’s Emmerdale for a hands on day in the Washburn Valley near Harrogate where …...
June Update
JUNE UPDATE in this issue… Vote Rivers | Water Safety Away Day | Volunteering Update | DVRN Catchment Management Plan | Job Opportunity | Big Give Update | Talking Lamposts What’s been happening this month… The summer months are always a busy time for us and our volunteers – so we’ve lots to update you...
Support our Record Breaking Trustee Jonty!
YDRT trustee and amputee Jonty Warneken is embarking on a series of intrepid open water ice swims this year and next to raise awareness of the things that are important to him and raise funds for three charities close to his heart: YDRT, Candlelighters Fighting Children’s Cancer and Open Country, helping people with disabilities to...
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May Update
MAY UPDATE in this issue… Designated Bathing | Tees Swale Team Away Day | Ousewem Update | New Equipment | Volunteer Update | Take action to help rivers What’s been happening this month… From national TV interviews to team away days – we’ve had a busy month!Please read on to find out more – and if...
Calling Time on Pollution in River Nidd!
It was great to be part of the national BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio York coverage for this morning’s Defra announcement of 27 new bathing water designations. Our Project Manager for River Enhancement, Sarah Lonsdale was one of the key spokes people for the newly designated section of the River Nidd at the Lido leisure …...
The Big River Watch
Big River Watch 3rd – 6th May 2024 Big River Watch is an invitation for everyone to love their local river and be a part of the movement demanding better for them. Wherever you are, you can get involved. By spending a little time watching your local river and completing a simple survey within the …...