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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Trustees enjoyed a great visit to Cardiff Foodbank today. We were happy to make a donation to support their important work. Thanks to all our partners and volunteers for enabling this to happen.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On Tuesday 30th our plan is to clear the balsam from the banks of the feeder canal at Forest Farm. More details at: cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

On Tuesday 30th we'll be in the feeder canal at Forest Farm. Come and join us. More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Last Saturday, 19 volunteers cleared balsam from Roath Park Wild Gardens and litter picked the stream. We even unblocked the grating under the road! cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/roath-park-w...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This Saturday, we're at Cath Cobb Woods- details in the link below cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/cath-c...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We've been busy throughout June pulling out a lot of Himalayan Balsam. Difficult to believe in the current heatwave, but a lot of it was in the rain! cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/balsam-bashi...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

On Sunday 14th June we'll visit Blackweir, somewhere we haven't visited for a few years. We'll do a litter pick of the park, and in the river as far as we can. There will doubtless be patches of Himalayan Balsam to uproot too. Meet by the bridge CF5 2AX. What3words: ///assets.repair.traded

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

16 volunteers started removing Himalayan Balsam near Gwaelod Y Garth this morning while a few volunteers removed rubbish from the river Taff. We'll be back when the river is lower. Thanks to Garth Glamping for the refreshments! More photos in our Flickr Album at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

On Friday 12th June (changed from Wednesday) we'll tackle the Himalayan Balsam (and the litter) at Forest Farm in the feeder canal. Meet by the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Rd, CF14 7JH at 09.45 What3Words: ///pretty.rested.hears More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

On Wednesday 10th June we'll be Plymouth Great Wood to do a litter pick & also to remove some invasive Himalayan Balsam. We won't be at forest farm as previously advertised. Meet on Frank Road near junction with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45 See cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ for more details

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

On Thursday, 11th June, we have a balsam bashing event at a new venue slightly outside Cardiff, Hensol Lake, Vale Resort, working with the grounds team to try and reduce the balsam. Meet outside Football Association Wales Details & directions at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hensol...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today we went to the Boating Lake in Cwmbran for a litterpick , tackle Himalayan balsam and to drag 8 shopping trolleys out from the Afon Lwyd. Very pleased that we were to help tackle the trolleys as they had been in the river for a long time. All were recycled helping raise funds for CRG.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In Volunteers' Week, we'd like to recognise all our volunteers without whom Cardiff Rivers Group simply couldn't exist. Whether you're at almost every event, or have just been along once. Thank you, Diolch. #VolunteersWeek #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Yesterday, we joined Community Ranger Jess and volunteers from the Community Ranger Service to tackle Himalayan Balsam from Plymouth Great Woods in Ely. With 20+ volunteers we were able to make a real dent into it. 21 bags of rubbish were also removed. Well done and thank you to everyone.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

We're at Garth Glamping near Taffs Well on Sunday 7th June. The owners have asked for CRG help tidying up the river banks and trees next to the camp site. There's also loads of Himalayan Balsam to be bashed. The location is down windy roads, at CF15 9HJ, see the CRG Website for detailed directions

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

On 2nd June we'll be at Plymouth Great Wood for a litter pick o and also to remove invasive Himalayan Balsam Meet on Frank Road near jct with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45 All equipment provided but please wear weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves recommended) and sturdy boots/shoes

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

At the end of March we litter-picked 'Dr Who Beach', by Tiger Yard in Cardiff Bay. As soon as we had finished, a pair of swans explored the site for nesting. For the past few weeks they've been sitting on the nest, and yesterday we saw four fluffy cygnets! A great example of why we do what we do!

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

On Saturday 23rd May we'll be at Parc Tredelerch for a litter pick all around the lake, along the river bank, and surrounding area which is often quite bad. Meet at the park, off Lamby Way, opposite the recycling centre CF3 2HP at 09.45 What3words ///spit.relax.tribal All welcome

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This morning, 25 volunteers joined Rhodri the Community Park Ranger in Waterloo Gardens for the annual balsam bash! Himalayan balsam is an invasive species that smothers the ground thus forcing out native plants.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

On Sunday 10th May we resume our events with a return to Grangemoor Park and the small nature reserve on Ferry Road. We have been asked by Alec, the ranger, if we could undertake a litterpick of both sites. Sunday 10th May meet at 0945 at the ponds Limited parking at the entrance off Dunleavy Drive

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

During our #SpringCleanCymru events, over 70 different volunteers contributed 260 volunteer hours (around 7 working weeks!) collecting 432 bags of rubbish, 6 trolleys, 5 tyres, 20 cones, 6 bikes, many footballs & several rubber ducks. Read all about it: cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/spring-clean...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Our fabulous volunteers get so much done because they really work at lightning speed! 😃 #SpringCleanCymru #CardiffBay

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

22 Volunteers cleared 59 bags of litter and lots of big stuff from Dr Who Beach yesterday in Cardiff Bay. Shortly afterwards, 2 swans were checking out the site for nesting. Thanks to everyone who came along and made a difference. More info at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/dr-who-beach...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This evening, 4 CRG trustees and some enthusiastic volunteers returned to Hamadryad Park to clear more rubbish caught in the reeds. In 90 minutes we removed 52 bags of rubbish, and larger items, especially polystyrene. In the last 7 days of #SpringCleanCymru we've collected over 250 bags of litter.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

On the morning of Thursday 26th March Rhodri the ranger has asked for our help in the reen that runs through Linear Park and Caerleon Park in St Mellons. Meet in the What! car park along Willowbrook Drive CF3 0SH What3Words: ///wide.length.inspector #SpringClean Cymru

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

24 volunteers gathered in glorious sunshine at Splott Beach today. After clearing fly-tipping at the head of the beach we ventured out as the tide receded. We filled 85 bags of litter, and got many larger items. Great to see many new faces too, thanks to everyone who came along. #SpringCleanCymru

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Next Saturday we're back in Cardiff Bay at 'Dr Who Beach' tucked into the corner by Tiger Yard. The current washes lots of litter onto the shore there, so there's lots to do. Details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/dr-who...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

This morning 16 volunteers removed 66 bags of rubbish, along with lots of bigger items, from the river banks of Hamadryad Park in Cardiff Bay. Thanks to everyone who came along. #SpringCleanCymru

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Help us tidy this small part of Cardiff Bay where the current dumps the litter. Saturday 28th at 9.45. details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/dr-who... #springcleancymru

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

On Sun 22 March we'll be at Splott Beach. There's loads of litter, both brought in by the tide and fly-tipped. Meet in the lay-by on Rover Way What3words: ///export.rabble.island Parking: Darby Rd (Tremorfa Ind Est) or Foreshore Rd. Please leave the layby free for the CRG truck. #SpringCleanCymru

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

14 volunteers filled 54 bags of rubbish, found loads of Nox canisters, a large TV, several syringes and a complete toilet actually in the river Taff yesterday! We were just upstream from Channel View slipway at Jim Driscoll Way as part of #springcleancymru Thanks to all who helped.

Group of people standing behind lots of red bags full of litter with the river Taff in the background

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Another #SpringCleanCymru event on Saturday 21st March. We'll be at Hamadyrad Park, where we'll do a litter pick of the park, river banks and water's edge, Clarence Embankment and surrounding areas. Joining instructions at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hamadr...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

On Wednesday 18th March we'll tackle litter in the area around the Channel View Sports Centre on Jim Driscoll Way Details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/channe...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Our first event of #SpringCleanCymru, was on the banks of the Rhymney at Ball Lane today. 31 volunteers collected 66 bags of rubbish, 2 bikes, a motorbike frame, a shopping trolley, car tyre and lots of bulky rubbish. Many thanks to all who came along, great to see so many new faces too!

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join us next Wednesday at Channel View when we'll litter pick around Jim Driscoll Way and the banks of the Taff there. More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/channe...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This Sunday, we're at Ball Lane in Llanrumney, clearing litter from the Rhymney River and surrounds. Details on the website at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/rhymne...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

15 volunteers cleared 64 bags of rubbish, 2 bikes, shopping trolley, toilet cistern, sofa cushions, NOx bottles & many bags of household waste from Pil-Du-Reen in St Mellons yesterday. Thanks to Kayleigh & Tony for getting in the water and everyone for their determination to remove all the rubbish.

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce we have been awarded £2,000 at the launch of the Benefact Group’s #PayItForward campaign. One of only 5 charities across UK and Ireland. More details: cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/benefact-gro...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

On Wednesday we'll be back at Grangemoor Park Details on the CRH website at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/grange...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Over our 500 events you have put in 22049 volunteer hours 🤸(that's 2.5 years) and collected: 17363 bags of rubbish 🎒 838 car tyres 🛞 419 traffic cones 405 trolleys 🛒 229 bikes 🚲 43 motor bikes 🏍️ 5 boats 🚣‍♂️ 3 cars 🚗 Thanks to everyone who has been a part of it

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

What a great turnout for our 500th event yesterday! Thanks to our amazing volunteers who turn out in all weathers with smiles and laughter. Your support and company over the years is what makes it all worthwhile! More info and pics at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/radyr-weir-2...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

A journalism student from @thecardiffian.bsky.social joined us on Saturday and wrote a piece about the event journalism-school.cardiff.ac.uk/thecardiffia...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We joined Llanishen Litterpickers on Saturday to tackle flytipping & litter along 2 streams in Trenchard Dr. 35 volunteers cleared loads incl suitcases, chairs, traffic cones, Nox canisters, a bed, mattress springs & household rubbish filling 2 @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social vans. Thanks to everyone!

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Our 21st Feb event at Radyr Weir will be the 500th Cardiff Rivers Group event since we started in 2009. With Radyr & Morganstown Pickers and Keep Rhiwbina Tidy we’ll blitz the banks of the Taff & Longwood Drive Details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/radyr-... Come along and make it a good one

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Next Saturday we've got a litter pick around the streams of Trenchard Drive. More details at: cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/trench...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

15 volunteers cleared scrub by a linear pond in Grangemoor Park yesterday Opening it up will let in more light and hopefully encourage dragon & damsel flies We collected 10 bags of litter too Thanks to all who came along in very wet & muddy conditions. More photos at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We're at Tremorfa Park tomorrow and Grangemoor Park on Saturday. Details on the website at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ No experience necessary, just an enthusiasm and willingness to get muddy. New people always welcome

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Cardiff Rivers Group @cardiffrivers.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Very soon, we'll have the 500th Cardiff Rivers Group event. Over the last 17 years we've cleared a LOT of litter! Details to follow soon.

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