The 14th Annual Sussex CITO Event
at Seven Sisters Country Park
will take place
09:30 - 12:00
Sunday 14th May 2023
We feel very honoured to have been asked to bring back this legendary CITO that was first held back in 2008 arranged by Martletsman. At the time there had never been such an event in the South East of England, let alone Sussex. In 2018 the baton was passed onto Erynluin who organised it up until 2020 when we all know what happened there and now it's back..
This CITO event has been organised in conjunction with Seven Sisters Country Park & South Downs National Park Authority.
Itinerary
09:30
Meet at the SSCP car park
(N 50° 46.482 E 000° 09.147)
09:45
A short briefing on the 'Health & Safety' aspects of this activity
12:00
Finish our litter pick!
We will return to the car park and make our way over to the
'Pump Barn' (N 50° 46.522 E 000° 09.181)
where we have arranged a side event
'There's Always Time For Tea!'
so we can gather over a refreshment for a natter.
13:00
Home Time!
Important
We do need to have some idea of numbers, so when posting your 'will attend' please indicate how many people are in your party.
We would like to promote 'car sharing' as this is a very popular location for visitors over the weekend.
Dogs are welcome but they will need to be kept under control
Children are of course welcome (we will be bringing a few ourselves) they will need to be supervised by an adult throughout this activity.
What do you need to bring?
Walking or Wellington boots, strong gardening gloves and normal walking in the countryside clothing, drinks etc.
Some "litter pickers" will be available but if you have your own please bring along with you.
General Information
Rubbish containers and transportation of filled bags will be done by the park ranger.
We do suggest you keep this cache page on your "watchlist" so we will be able to keep you all informed quickly of any other information if necessary.
If you have any questions please e-mail us via our geocaching profile - ChapmanGang
General Advice:
- Do not work alone.
- Always wear gloves and use litter pickers.
- Do not lift anything heavy without help.
- Do not touch hazardous items such as needles.
- Use the right tool for the job.
- Keep the work area tidy and safe.
- If you do not like the look of it, do not touch it!
Risk Assessment:
| Health and Safety Hazard |
Person/s at risk |
Risk level |
Action required by individuals or trust |
| Cuts to fingers from handling broken glass or sharp metal |
Volunteers |
Low |
Wear gloves at all times. Ensure a first aid kit is on site at all times |
| Slipping on banking or slopes, particularly in wet weather |
Volunteers |
Low |
Ensure no volunteers work alone, do not climb up steep banks |
| Lifting injuries, backs |
Volunteers |
Medium |
Work as a team when faced with heavy objects |
| Tripping over tools or cleared rubbish |
Volunteers and; the public |
Low |
Ensure all volunteers know how to use and store tools safely.
Designate a tool store area away from the walkway.
Rubbish cleared from the river should be put in a safe place where it does not block the walkway or access for other volunteers |
| Infection from needle |
Volunteers |
Low |
Instruct all volunteers not to touch a needle if they find one. Inform EO or a park ranger who will arrange collection and disposal of the item(s). |
Stay Safe & Enjoy, ChapmanGang
**Please Note**
If you take part in this activity, you do so at entirely your own risk, and the Seven Sisters Country Park will not be held responsible for any injuries..