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3rd CITO at Hartsholme Park and Swanholme Lakes Cache In Trash Out Event

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Hidden : Sunday, April 25, 2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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 CITO EVENT  

Hartsholme Park and Swanholme Lakes 

On Sunday 25th April 2010

With kind permission of The City Of Lincoln Council.

After two successful CITO Events Rangers at Lincoln's Hartsholme Park, have invited Geocachers back for a repeat performance.

The Rangers of the beautiful Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve (a SSSI) will be preparing for the busy springtime visitors and have requested our help for about 3 hours. Starting at 09.30am on a selected task within either the park or reserve.

 

TASK

Litter picking around the lake and Country Park as directed by the  Rangers.

 

LIMITED NUMBERS

40 Maximum people

On a first come first served basis.

If you wish to attend, you must indicate how many in your group will be there i.e. (four in party) etc on your, “I will attend log”.

If no note is added, then we will assume its just one person. don't forget if your a couple (that's 2 of you). Due to certain restraints by the park, this limit will be enforced.

Anyone, booked in will get a email to confirm your/their places.

Anyone who turns up on the day without conformation of place will unfortunately be unable to participate under insurance guidelines with the Park.

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Please wear suitable clothing for working outside in scrubland.

Wet weather gear may be necessary as the event will take place even if it rains or snows.

Bring with you, suitable footwear, i.e. Steel toe cap boots or Wellingtons, hike boots or solid shoes. Training shoes will be unsuitable and you may be asked not to take part.

Gloves will be a "must bring item"

INSURANCE

All attendees registered will be covered by insurance, provided they stay within the guidelines of the risk assessment by the Park Rangers.

Information available on the day

CHILDREN

Permitted only on the following arrangement.

All children must be over 10 years old.

Under adult supervision, with the ratio of two adults, to one child. This is due to the vast water areas around the park and subsequently the dangers that may arise from them

DISABLED PERSONS

Disabled Persons are welcome, but please email The Imp via the link below as soon as possible, so we can arrange suitable work for you.

DOGS

Although dogs are permitted on the park, during the CITO dogs will not be permitted.

FACILITIES ON SITE

Toilets including disabled facilities are available.

There is also a cafe serving hot drinks and light snacks.

PARKING

If you’re on time you should be able to park in the main car park.

If full, drive out of the Country Park and turn right. Then take the first right about 300 yards away park within the estate.

MEETING POINT

Please meet outside the visitors centre (see waymark) between 09.00 and 09.15 a.m.

CAMPING SITE

The Country Park has it's own Caravan and Camping Site with full facilities. Advance booking is required and charges are at their usual prices. Contact 01522 873577 during office hours.

ANY QUESTIONS

 Please contact The Imp(click here)

 Please remember to tell us how many people are in your group when you book this event.

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Keeping the countryside cleaner for our Children & Grandchildren's inheritance!

 Lets go and CITO in Lincoln

 

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