The ‘Welton Waders‘ is our volunteer village chalk stream maintenance team.  We meet on Saturday mornings on advertised dates during the year for stream clearance.  There is a wide range of jobs to suit all ages and inclinations:

• clearing and replanting the stream bed
• cutting back overgrown vegetation
• gathering up waste
• clearing and sweeping the road afterwards
• controlling traffic
• serving refreshments to the volunteers.

Stream clearance dates in 2024: 

2nd March, 6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September, 5th October.

Please invite any friends/family members who might enjoy a morning working in the fresh air.  Everyone is very welcome!  We meet from 10.00am-12 noon approx, followed by refreshments.  Please contact us with any questions.

Below the Waders in action near St Martin’s Close:

What are chalk streams?

Chalk streams are special rivers unique to the south and east of England and Normandy in France. Fed by groundwater from a chalk geology they naturally have stable flows and temperature, with clear water.  Chalk streams are unique habitats hosting rare and unusual wildlife.  Read more about Lincolnshire’s Chalk Streams.