Cardiff Rivers Group
@cardiffrivers.bsky.social
Cardiff Rivers Group (CRG) Grŵp Afonydd Caerdydd is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in Wales, regd charity number 1191857. We're devoted to Making A Difference!
www.cardiffriversgroup.org.uk
www.cardiffriversgroup.org.uk
Trustees enjoyed a great visit to Cardiff Foodbank today. We were happy to make a donation to support their important work. Thanks to all our partners and volunteers for enabling this to happen.
July 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Trustees enjoyed a great visit to Cardiff Foodbank today. We were happy to make a donation to support their important work. Thanks to all our partners and volunteers for enabling this to happen.
On Tuesday 30th our plan is to clear the balsam from the banks of the feeder canal at Forest Farm. More details at:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
June 24, 2026 at 4:34 AM
On Tuesday 30th our plan is to clear the balsam from the banks of the feeder canal at Forest Farm. More details at:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
On Tuesday 30th we'll be in the feeder canal at Forest Farm. Come and join us. More details at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
June 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
On Tuesday 30th we'll be in the feeder canal at Forest Farm. Come and join us. More details at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/forest...
Last Saturday, 19 volunteers cleared balsam from Roath Park Wild Gardens and litter picked the stream. We even unblocked the grating under the road!
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/roath-park-w...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/roath-park-w...
June 23, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Last Saturday, 19 volunteers cleared balsam from Roath Park Wild Gardens and litter picked the stream. We even unblocked the grating under the road!
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/roath-park-w...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/roath-park-w...
This Saturday, we're at Cath Cobb Woods- details in the link below
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/cath-c...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/cath-c...
June 23, 2026 at 9:36 PM
This Saturday, we're at Cath Cobb Woods- details in the link below
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/cath-c...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/cath-c...
We've been busy throughout June pulling out a lot of Himalayan Balsam. Difficult to believe in the current heatwave, but a lot of it was in the rain!
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/balsam-bashi...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/balsam-bashi...
June 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We've been busy throughout June pulling out a lot of Himalayan Balsam. Difficult to believe in the current heatwave, but a lot of it was in the rain!
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/balsam-bashi...
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/balsam-bashi...
On Sunday 14th June we'll visit Blackweir, somewhere we haven't visited for a few years.
We'll do a litter pick of the park, and in the river as far as we can. There will doubtless be patches of Himalayan Balsam to uproot too.
Meet by the bridge CF5 2AX. What3words: ///assets.repair.traded
We'll do a litter pick of the park, and in the river as far as we can. There will doubtless be patches of Himalayan Balsam to uproot too.
Meet by the bridge CF5 2AX. What3words: ///assets.repair.traded
June 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
On Sunday 14th June we'll visit Blackweir, somewhere we haven't visited for a few years.
We'll do a litter pick of the park, and in the river as far as we can. There will doubtless be patches of Himalayan Balsam to uproot too.
Meet by the bridge CF5 2AX. What3words: ///assets.repair.traded
We'll do a litter pick of the park, and in the river as far as we can. There will doubtless be patches of Himalayan Balsam to uproot too.
Meet by the bridge CF5 2AX. What3words: ///assets.repair.traded
16 volunteers started removing Himalayan Balsam near Gwaelod Y Garth this morning while a few volunteers removed rubbish from the river Taff.
We'll be back when the river is lower.
Thanks to Garth Glamping for the refreshments!
More photos in our Flickr Album at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...
We'll be back when the river is lower.
Thanks to Garth Glamping for the refreshments!
More photos in our Flickr Album at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...
June 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
16 volunteers started removing Himalayan Balsam near Gwaelod Y Garth this morning while a few volunteers removed rubbish from the river Taff.
We'll be back when the river is lower.
Thanks to Garth Glamping for the refreshments!
More photos in our Flickr Album at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...
We'll be back when the river is lower.
Thanks to Garth Glamping for the refreshments!
More photos in our Flickr Album at www.flickr.com/.../card.../...
On Friday 12th June (changed from Wednesday) we'll tackle the Himalayan Balsam (and the litter) at Forest Farm in the feeder canal.
Meet by the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Rd, CF14 7JH at 09.45
What3Words: ///pretty.rested.hears
More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/
Meet by the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Rd, CF14 7JH at 09.45
What3Words: ///pretty.rested.hears
More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/
June 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
On Friday 12th June (changed from Wednesday) we'll tackle the Himalayan Balsam (and the litter) at Forest Farm in the feeder canal.
Meet by the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Rd, CF14 7JH at 09.45
What3Words: ///pretty.rested.hears
More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/
Meet by the Warden's Centre, Forest Farm Rd, CF14 7JH at 09.45
What3Words: ///pretty.rested.hears
More details at cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/
On Wednesday 10th June we'll be Plymouth Great Wood to do a litter pick & also to remove some invasive Himalayan Balsam. We won't be at forest farm as previously advertised.
Meet on Frank Road near junction with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
See cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ for more details
Meet on Frank Road near junction with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
See cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ for more details
June 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
On Wednesday 10th June we'll be Plymouth Great Wood to do a litter pick & also to remove some invasive Himalayan Balsam. We won't be at forest farm as previously advertised.
Meet on Frank Road near junction with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
See cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ for more details
Meet on Frank Road near junction with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
See cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/events/ for more details
On Thursday, 11th June, we have a balsam bashing event at a new venue slightly outside Cardiff, Hensol Lake, Vale Resort, working with the grounds team to try and reduce the balsam.
Meet outside Football Association Wales
Details & directions at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hensol...
Meet outside Football Association Wales
Details & directions at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hensol...
June 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
On Thursday, 11th June, we have a balsam bashing event at a new venue slightly outside Cardiff, Hensol Lake, Vale Resort, working with the grounds team to try and reduce the balsam.
Meet outside Football Association Wales
Details & directions at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hensol...
Meet outside Football Association Wales
Details & directions at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/event/hensol...
Today we went to the Boating Lake in Cwmbran for a litterpick , tackle Himalayan balsam and to drag 8 shopping trolleys out from the Afon Lwyd. Very pleased that we were to help tackle the trolleys as they had been in the river for a long time. All were recycled helping raise funds for CRG.
June 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Today we went to the Boating Lake in Cwmbran for a litterpick , tackle Himalayan balsam and to drag 8 shopping trolleys out from the Afon Lwyd. Very pleased that we were to help tackle the trolleys as they had been in the river for a long time. All were recycled helping raise funds for CRG.
In Volunteers' Week, we'd like to recognise all our volunteers without whom Cardiff Rivers Group simply couldn't exist. Whether you're at almost every event, or have just been along once. Thank you, Diolch. #VolunteersWeek #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr
June 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
In Volunteers' Week, we'd like to recognise all our volunteers without whom Cardiff Rivers Group simply couldn't exist. Whether you're at almost every event, or have just been along once. Thank you, Diolch. #VolunteersWeek #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr
Yesterday, we joined Community Ranger Jess and
volunteers from the Community Ranger Service to tackle Himalayan Balsam from Plymouth Great Woods in Ely. With 20+ volunteers we were able to make a real dent into it. 21 bags of rubbish were also removed.
Well done and thank you to everyone.
volunteers from the Community Ranger Service to tackle Himalayan Balsam from Plymouth Great Woods in Ely. With 20+ volunteers we were able to make a real dent into it. 21 bags of rubbish were also removed.
Well done and thank you to everyone.
June 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Yesterday, we joined Community Ranger Jess and
volunteers from the Community Ranger Service to tackle Himalayan Balsam from Plymouth Great Woods in Ely. With 20+ volunteers we were able to make a real dent into it. 21 bags of rubbish were also removed.
Well done and thank you to everyone.
volunteers from the Community Ranger Service to tackle Himalayan Balsam from Plymouth Great Woods in Ely. With 20+ volunteers we were able to make a real dent into it. 21 bags of rubbish were also removed.
Well done and thank you to everyone.
We're at Garth Glamping near Taffs Well on Sunday 7th June.
The owners have asked for CRG help tidying up the river banks and trees next to the camp site. There's also loads of Himalayan Balsam to be bashed.
The location is down windy roads, at CF15 9HJ, see the CRG Website for detailed directions
The owners have asked for CRG help tidying up the river banks and trees next to the camp site. There's also loads of Himalayan Balsam to be bashed.
The location is down windy roads, at CF15 9HJ, see the CRG Website for detailed directions
May 31, 2026 at 8:25 AM
We're at Garth Glamping near Taffs Well on Sunday 7th June.
The owners have asked for CRG help tidying up the river banks and trees next to the camp site. There's also loads of Himalayan Balsam to be bashed.
The location is down windy roads, at CF15 9HJ, see the CRG Website for detailed directions
The owners have asked for CRG help tidying up the river banks and trees next to the camp site. There's also loads of Himalayan Balsam to be bashed.
The location is down windy roads, at CF15 9HJ, see the CRG Website for detailed directions
On 2nd June we'll be at Plymouth Great Wood for a litter pick o and also to remove invasive Himalayan Balsam
Meet on Frank Road near jct with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
All equipment provided but please wear weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves recommended) and sturdy boots/shoes
Meet on Frank Road near jct with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
All equipment provided but please wear weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves recommended) and sturdy boots/shoes
May 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM
On 2nd June we'll be at Plymouth Great Wood for a litter pick o and also to remove invasive Himalayan Balsam
Meet on Frank Road near jct with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
All equipment provided but please wear weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves recommended) and sturdy boots/shoes
Meet on Frank Road near jct with Red House Road, CF5 4DN at 09.45
All equipment provided but please wear weather-appropriate clothing (long sleeves recommended) and sturdy boots/shoes
At the end of March we litter-picked 'Dr Who Beach', by Tiger Yard in Cardiff Bay. As soon as we had finished, a pair of swans explored the site for nesting. For the past few weeks they've been sitting on the nest, and yesterday we saw four fluffy cygnets!
A great example of why we do what we do!
A great example of why we do what we do!
May 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM
At the end of March we litter-picked 'Dr Who Beach', by Tiger Yard in Cardiff Bay. As soon as we had finished, a pair of swans explored the site for nesting. For the past few weeks they've been sitting on the nest, and yesterday we saw four fluffy cygnets!
A great example of why we do what we do!
A great example of why we do what we do!
On Saturday 23rd May we'll be at Parc Tredelerch for a litter pick all around the lake, along the river bank, and surrounding area which is often quite bad.
Meet at the park, off Lamby Way, opposite the recycling centre CF3 2HP at 09.45
What3words ///spit.relax.tribal
All welcome
Meet at the park, off Lamby Way, opposite the recycling centre CF3 2HP at 09.45
What3words ///spit.relax.tribal
All welcome
May 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
On Saturday 23rd May we'll be at Parc Tredelerch for a litter pick all around the lake, along the river bank, and surrounding area which is often quite bad.
Meet at the park, off Lamby Way, opposite the recycling centre CF3 2HP at 09.45
What3words ///spit.relax.tribal
All welcome
Meet at the park, off Lamby Way, opposite the recycling centre CF3 2HP at 09.45
What3words ///spit.relax.tribal
All welcome
This morning, 25 volunteers joined Rhodri the Community Park Ranger in Waterloo Gardens for the annual balsam bash! Himalayan balsam is an invasive species that smothers the ground thus forcing out native plants.
May 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
This morning, 25 volunteers joined Rhodri the Community Park Ranger in Waterloo Gardens for the annual balsam bash! Himalayan balsam is an invasive species that smothers the ground thus forcing out native plants.
On Sunday 10th May we resume our events with a return to Grangemoor Park and the small nature reserve on Ferry Road. We have been asked by Alec, the ranger, if we could undertake a litterpick of both sites.
Sunday 10th May meet at 0945 at the ponds
Limited parking at the entrance off Dunleavy Drive
Sunday 10th May meet at 0945 at the ponds
Limited parking at the entrance off Dunleavy Drive
May 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
On Sunday 10th May we resume our events with a return to Grangemoor Park and the small nature reserve on Ferry Road. We have been asked by Alec, the ranger, if we could undertake a litterpick of both sites.
Sunday 10th May meet at 0945 at the ponds
Limited parking at the entrance off Dunleavy Drive
Sunday 10th May meet at 0945 at the ponds
Limited parking at the entrance off Dunleavy Drive
Children's car seat and rubber ducks found in bay clean-up
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The BBC have a story about our #SpringCleanCymru event last weekend
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The BBC have a story about our #SpringCleanCymru event last weekend
Children's car seat and rubber ducks among finds in Cardiff Bay clean-up
More than 50 bags of litter have been collected from Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Children's car seat and rubber ducks found in bay clean-up
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The BBC have a story about our #SpringCleanCymru event last weekend
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The BBC have a story about our #SpringCleanCymru event last weekend
During our #SpringCleanCymru events, over 70 different volunteers contributed 260 volunteer hours (around 7 working weeks!) collecting 432 bags of rubbish, 6 trolleys, 5 tyres, 20 cones, 6 bikes, many footballs & several rubber ducks.
Read all about it:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/spring-clean...
Read all about it:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/spring-clean...
March 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
During our #SpringCleanCymru events, over 70 different volunteers contributed 260 volunteer hours (around 7 working weeks!) collecting 432 bags of rubbish, 6 trolleys, 5 tyres, 20 cones, 6 bikes, many footballs & several rubber ducks.
Read all about it:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/spring-clean...
Read all about it:
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/spring-clean...
Our fabulous volunteers get so much done because they really work at lightning speed! 😃
#SpringCleanCymru
#CardiffBay
#SpringCleanCymru
#CardiffBay
March 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Our fabulous volunteers get so much done because they really work at lightning speed! 😃
#SpringCleanCymru
#CardiffBay
#SpringCleanCymru
#CardiffBay
22 Volunteers cleared 59 bags of litter and lots of big stuff from Dr Who Beach yesterday in Cardiff Bay.
Shortly afterwards, 2 swans were checking out the site for nesting.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made a difference.
More info at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/dr-who-beach...
Shortly afterwards, 2 swans were checking out the site for nesting.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made a difference.
More info at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/dr-who-beach...
March 29, 2026 at 11:11 AM
22 Volunteers cleared 59 bags of litter and lots of big stuff from Dr Who Beach yesterday in Cardiff Bay.
Shortly afterwards, 2 swans were checking out the site for nesting.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made a difference.
More info at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/dr-who-beach...
Shortly afterwards, 2 swans were checking out the site for nesting.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made a difference.
More info at
cardiffriversgroup.org.uk/dr-who-beach...
This evening, 4 CRG trustees and some enthusiastic volunteers returned to Hamadryad Park to clear more rubbish caught in the reeds.
In 90 minutes we removed 52 bags of rubbish, and larger items, especially polystyrene.
In the last 7 days of #SpringCleanCymru we've collected over 250 bags of litter.
In 90 minutes we removed 52 bags of rubbish, and larger items, especially polystyrene.
In the last 7 days of #SpringCleanCymru we've collected over 250 bags of litter.
March 23, 2026 at 9:41 PM
This evening, 4 CRG trustees and some enthusiastic volunteers returned to Hamadryad Park to clear more rubbish caught in the reeds.
In 90 minutes we removed 52 bags of rubbish, and larger items, especially polystyrene.
In the last 7 days of #SpringCleanCymru we've collected over 250 bags of litter.
In 90 minutes we removed 52 bags of rubbish, and larger items, especially polystyrene.
In the last 7 days of #SpringCleanCymru we've collected over 250 bags of litter.