Bute Park clean up report

Cardiff Rivers Group were out in force last weekend in Bute Park, where 22 volunteers got hot and sweaty for over 2 hours clearing the Feeder of rubbish. They collected 26 bags of rubbish, 6 cones, a few bins, metal fencing and lots of scrap metal. They also removed a blockage of broken branches from underneath a bridge to allow the feeder to flow freely once more. Pics can be seen here.

Do you ever wonder what happens to the waste we collect? If you would like to find out, then Cardiff Council run weekly trips around Lamby Way waste facility on Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 1 and 2pm. They can take a maximum of 6 people per trip but no children. So, if you fancy a visit, just let me know which date you prefer?

Our next event will take place at 10am on Sun 10^th June where we will PROBABLY be going to the River Ely to tackle Himalayan Balsam and litter. More details to follow.

Next event: Bute Park Saturday 26th May

Cardiff Rivers Group's  next event takes place this SATURDAY 26th May where we will be cleaning up the Feeder stream that runs through the park.


Cardiff Council have arranged for Associated British Ports to lower the water level of the feeder to make our job easier, so we need lots of volunteers to really get stuck in. We will bring all our waders, wading sticks and our dinghy....just need lots of people!

Meeting point:          Feeder stream in Bute Park, directly behind the college of Music and Drama (look out for Dave's purple van and shiny new trailer!)
Meeting time:           2pm
Finish time:               4pm

It's quite a trek from Pontcanna Fields changing rooms, so we suggest you park on North Road and come across the new bridge into the park. http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/about_us/how_to_find_us.aspx

As usual, we will provide equipment and insurance, and all waste will be collected by Cardiff County Council's Parks Department. Just turn up in suitable clothing and footwear and let me know if you can make it.

Cardiff Rivers Group volunteers delighted by response from locals

16 volunteers from Cardiff Rivers Group cleaned the Taff Embankment in Grangetown today and were delighted by the support they received from locals. Photos of the event can be viewed here.

As the volunteers worked hard to litter-pick the riverbank, passing dog-walkers, joggers and cyclists all stopped to offer their thanks and delight at the work taking place. One local resident was so grateful she brought out drinks for all the volunteers and another gentleman offered the use of his tipper truck and strimmer on future projects! 3 passers-by also joined the group, to help out on future projects.

Group member, Louise Tambini said, “It really is very uplifting when local people are so supportive and grateful for our efforts and makes it all worthwhile. I am really pleased that we have gained some new members today”

Together the group collected 35 bags of rubbish, 12 bags of recycling, a carpet, bike, pram and duvets which will be removed by Cardiff Council. 

The group are now busy gathering items for their next project. They have secured a large container for all their equipment, but desperately need to construct shelving and a ‘wader-drying’ area inside. So, members are scouring Cardiff for any unwanted wooden pallets that can be utilised for shelving. If anyone has any unwanted pieces of timber, nails, tools, ropes or pulleys that they would like to donate to the group, please contact Louise Tambini.    

Cardiff Rivers Group formed in 2009 as part of the ‘Tidy Towns’ project: a partnership between Keep Wales Tidy and Welsh local authorities. Funded by the Welsh Government it supports the people of Wales to improve the quality of their local environment.

Cardiff Rivers Group are always looking for new volunteers, so if you would like to lend a hand, please contact Louise Tambini on 07824 504790 or e-mail louise.tambini@keepwalestidy.org. 

Next event: Taff Embankment Sunday 13th May

Hi all,

Our next event takes place this SUNDAY 13th May where we will be cleaning up the Taff embankment in Grangetown. As the rivers are so high, we will be sticking to the banks.

Meeting point: Taff embankment, opposite Cymmer Street (look out for Dave's purple van)

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Meeting time:  10am
Finish time:     12pm

As usual, we will provide equipment and insurance, and all waste will be collected by Cardiff County Council's Parks Department. Just turn up in suitable clothing and footwear and let me know if you can make it.

Any old iron.....Cardiff Rivers Group are now an official, registered waste carrier and, as we are picking up our brand new trailer this week, we can now take any unwanted metal items (any quantity). So, if you have any unwanted scrap metal (including cookers, washing machines and dishwashers) please feel free to donate them to us so we can trade for cash and raise vital funds for KWT and our group. Dave has very kindly offered to collect them from you (or your place of work) to then take to the metal recyclers.


Just contact Dave to arrange collection (email or 07795 640324)

Coast Path Clean-up report

15 volunteers from Cardiff Rivers Group took part in the Wales Coast Path clean up last weekend. Photos can be viewed here

They were led by their Vice Chairman, Duval Ferdinand, who took charge of an event for the first time. “It was a great effort from all participants today, despite horrid weather conditions”, Duval said.

Group regulars were joined by helpers from Cardiff Trail Scrubs as they cleaned part of the Cardiff Bay Trail. Together they collected 32 bags, a trolley, traffic cone, 2 tyres and a snowman!

Hannah, a pupil from Holy Family School, said, “I really enjoyed litter-picking today and I hope to join Cardiff Rivers Group again on another venture soon”.

Cardiff Rivers Group formed in 2009 as part of the ‘Tidy Towns’ project: a partnership between Keep Wales Tidy and Welsh local authorities. Funded by the Welsh Government it supports the people of Wales to improve the quality of their local environment.

Cardiff Rivers Group are always looking for new volunteers, so if you would like to lend a hand, please contact Louise Tambini on 07824 504790 or e-mail louise.tambini@keepwalestidy.org.