The target path to be cleared of rubbish runs alongside 9th century town defences built by order of Alfred the Great. The towns defences are believed to have had a wooden pallisade on top and a water-filled ditch on the outside. Wallingford's walls, along with those at Warwick and Winchester were the longest, and Wallingford's are probably the best-preserved examples. They can be traced from Mill Lane into the Kinecroft along its southern edge (parallel to St Johns Road), its western edge (parallel to Croft Road), and continuing along the western edge of the Bullcroft (parallel to St George's Road) and then along the northern edge of the Bullcroft next to Wallingford School until Castle Street.
Our goal is to clear the rubbish from the north path and the northern defence ditch between St Georges Road and Castle Street. If we have time then we can also collect any litter from the rest of the Bullcroft as well.
The rating for this event is due to the very steep sides of the medieval defence ditch that we are to clear litter from. The terrain does vary but most of the target area is on a steep slope at some points around 5 meters high.
Please work with a safety first policy and only work to your ability. If you are not sure DO NOT attempt it.
Time Line 6.30pm -6.45pm Briefing Bag Pick up etc
6.45pm - 7.55pm Litter collection
7.45pm - 8.00pm Place litter for collection at start coords
A local firm Biffa has kindly agreed to supply 20 Hi Vis Jackets, 20 litter picking sticks, 20 pairs of gloves and bags to collect the litter as well as collect and dispose of the litter.
You will need to wear sensible shoes/boots/trousers as the area has a small amount of broken glass as nettles/brambles and if you have your own gloves etc please bring them.
Please remember your safety and the safety of others at all times.>
If after the event anyone would like to go for a drink see we can arrange this after the event. Hope to see you all there...
