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Volunteering Opportunities in 2010
Thames21 mobilise communities to take action on London's waterways. We run clean-ups and discovery events for people of all ages across the capital. Join us and over 8,000 volunteers every year who help bring London's waterways to life. If you've noticed a grot spot recently, then let us know at info@thames21.org.uk. Interested in getting your company involved with our work? See our company page.
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter by emailing info@thames21.org.uk with SUBSCRIBE in the title. Follow our news on Twitter and Facebook.
For all events in our Waterway Champions project (for people aged 16-25), please go to www.waterwaychampions.org
Access to some sites is by steps or ladder, please contact us in advance of the event if you have any particular access requirements.
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Date |
Event / Location |
Contact |
Every Friday. |
Walk around the Lea River Park Join us for our regular weekly health walks around the Lea River Park area, with Walk Tower Hamlets. The walks will take in local sites and nature spots and are dog friendly. Read more about the Lea River Park. |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 28 July |
Free Angling Session: Hampstead Heath Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Friday 30 July |
Free Angling Session: Cannon Hill Pond Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 31 July |
Cray River Open Day Come along and join in some of the fun activities on offer including using an underwater camera! The open day is suitable for all the family and you'll be able to find out more about what the Bexley Riverkeeper Volunteers have been doing to improve this area. TIME: 11.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event |
Deadline: submit images by 30 July. |
East London Photography Exhibition As part of Thames21's River Rescue programme in East London, we are asking people to send us their pictures of East London's waterways. Selected pictures will be used in an exhibition at the Miller's House Cafe, Bromley by Bow. |
To submit a picture email Ben Fenton For information on the River Rescue project click here. |
Sunday 1 August |
Harrow Canal Clean-up Join Thames21's Thamesmead Riverkeepers for a clean-up of Harrow Canal. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather. TIME: 9.00am - 11.30am |
Open Event Please contact Solomon Small on 07826 913261 |
Monday 2 August |
West London Fun Day A family fun day in West London with various activities to get involved with. Participants will be able to join in with Thames21's art attack and help create a unique foreshore artwork. We'll be building boats made from foreshore materials and exploring the critters that lurk in the Thames! TIME: 12.00pm - 4.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 4 August |
East London Fun Day A family fun day in East London with various activities to get involved with. Participants will be able to build a boat made from recycled materials (provided) and race them along the Limehouse Cut. Bird watching and a quiz trail will guide you through the nature of East London! TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 4 August |
Beckton Park Pond Day! Join Thames21 for a fun day at Beckton Pond. Activities will include plant identification, mapping, litter picking and vegetation management. Open to all ages. Please bring your own lunch. TIME: 10.00am - 2.00pm |
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Thursday 5 August |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Saturday 7 August |
Harrow Canal Clean-up Join Thames21's Thamesmead Riverkeepers for a clean-up of Harrow Canal. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather. TIME: 9.00am - 11.30am |
Open Event Please contact Solomon Small on 07826 913261 |
Wednesday 11 August |
Harrow Canal Clean-up Join Thames21's Thamesmead Riverkeepers for a clean-up of Harrow Canal. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather. TIME: 11.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact Solomon Small on 07826 913261 |
Wednesday 11 August |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 August |
Join us for our annual litter blitz of the Thames. Last year we Flash Mobbed the Foreshore with over 200 volunteers. 2010 will mark the fifth year of the Challenge. FULL DETAILS HERE Thursday 12 August | Thames foreshore, Brentford, meet: Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford, TW8 MAP Friday 13 August | Isle of Dogs, East London, meet: Poplar Rowing Club, Ferry Street, E14 MAP Saturday 14 August | Hurlingham, Fulham, meet: end of Broomhouse Lane, SW6 MAP Sunday 15 August | Erith Marshes, meet: Erith Yacht Club, Anchor Bay, DA8 2AD. MAP |
Open Event |
Monday 16 August |
Free Angling Session: Birchmere Lake Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Tuesday 17 August |
Gallions Lake Clean-up Join Thames21's Thamesmead Riverkeepers for a clean-up of Gallions Lake. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather. TIME: 11.00am - 2.00pm |
Open Event Please contact Solomon Small on 07826 913261 |
Tuesday 17 August |
Free Angling Session: Hampstead Heath Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 18 August |
Free Angling Session: Victoria Park Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Thursday 19 August |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Thursday 19 August |
Free Angling Session: Cannon Hill Pond Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Thursday 19 August |
Waterway Champions Clean-up of the River Brent If you're aged 16-25, join us at one of our Waterway Champions clean-up events. Follow the link on the right for more information. |
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Saturday 21 August |
Rainham Marshes Clean-up Join Thames21 at the RSPB Rainham Marshes reserve and help clean-up the litter from this beautiful location on the Thames. Everyone is welcome, all equipment is provided, please wear old clothes you don't mind getting muddy. TIME: 3.00pm - 5.30pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Monday 23 August |
Free Angling Session: River Colne Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Tuesday 24 August |
Butts Wood Canal Clean-up Join Thames21's Thamesmead Riverkeepers for a clean-up of Butts Wood Canal. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather. TIME: 12.00pm - 2.30pm |
Open Event Please contact Solomon Small on 07826 913261 |
Tuesday 24 August |
Thames21 Community Clean-up Day Join Thames21 for a foreshore clean-up. TIME: TBC |
Open Event |
Tuesday 24 August |
Free Angling Session: Enfield Lock Join Thames21 for a free angling session, suitable for all the family. Our coaches will show and guide you through the basics, including providing all equipment you'll need. First come first served, each student will receive 30 minutes tuition by a qualified Level 1 or 2 Angling Coach. TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 25 August |
Waterway Orienteering Day TIME: 10.30am - 2.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Thursday 26 August |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Thursday 26 August |
Bat Walk in East London Details TBC TIME: TBC |
Open Event Please contact |
Tuesday 31 August |
Discover Lewisham event Join Thames21 as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Lewisham. This event will be led by biodiversity experts in Lewisham who will lead this walk and explain more about the area's biodiversity. Suitable for all the family, this engaging event is a great way to learn more about the area. TIME: 6.00 - 7.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Tuesday 31 August |
Limehouse Cut Walk Join Thames21 for a walk along the Limehouse Cut and discover more about this interesting waterway. TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 1 September |
Beckton Park Pond Day! Join Thames21 for a fun day at Beckton Pond. Activities will include plant identification, mapping, litter picking and vegetation management. Open to all ages. Please bring your own lunch. TIME: 10.00am - 2.00pm |
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Thursday 2 September |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Saturday 4 September |
Discover Hounslow event Join Thames21 as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Hounslow. This event will be led by canal experts in Hounslow who will lead this walk and explain more about the area's history and heritage surrounding the local canals. Suitable for all the family, this engaging event is a great way to learn more about the area. TIME: 2.00 - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 8 September |
Bow Locks Gardening Join Thames21 for a spot of gardening at our Bow Locks garden in East London. All welcome, and all equipment provided. Please register to confirm attendance. TIME: 9.30am - 1.00pm |
Open Event Please confirm attendance with |
Thursday 16 September |
Discover Southwark event Join Thames21 as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Southwark. This event will be led by historians who will lead this walk and explain more about the area's history around the commercial docks. Suitable for all the family, this engaging event is a great way to learn more about the area. TIME: 6.00 - 7.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 18 September |
Discover Ealing event Join Thames21 as we launch the Waterway Treasure Hunt in Ealing. This event will be led by a local expert who will lead this walk and explain more about the area's history, culture and identity. Suitable for all the family, this engaging event is a great way to learn more about the area. TIME: 2.00 - 3.00pm |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 25 September |
Great River Race Come and support the Thames21 team who are rowing in the Great River Race this year!! Visit www.greatriverrace.co.uk |
Open Event |
Tuesday 28 September |
Thames21 Community Clean-up Join Thames21 for a community clean-up of the foreshore. All equipment provided, please wear old clothes you don't mind getting a bit muddy. TIME: TBC |
Open Event |
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