River Clean Up on the river Calder

Last year, an amazing 1,200 paddlers took part in a bid to clear their local waterways of junk and plastic pollution, while raising more public awareness of the issue.

The response was incredible. About 700 huge sacks were filled containing 2,123 single-use plastic bottles, 1,476 cans, 831 glass bottles and 3,296 food wrappers.

In previous year alone, we removed nearly 50 sacks of rubbish from the river Calder near Horbury Junction. This year, we plan to do the same.

PPE (gloves, litter pickers and sanitiser) will be available.

We’ll have a variety of craft available to use on the day, From Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards – let us know what you’d like to use!

This event is not suitable for paddlers who have not paddled before as a certain level of on water competency is required,  If you are unsure of your competency, please check  with us by email/Facebook message.