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Calendar of Events 2009
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 today and help bring London's waterways to life. If you've noticed a grot spot recently, then let us know at info@thames21.org.uk
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter and receive details of forthcoming events by emailing info@thames21.org.uk with SUBSCRIBE in the title.
For all events in our Waterway Champions project (for people aged 16-25), please go to www.waterwaychampions.org
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Event / Location |
Contact |
Friday 26 June - Sunday 5 July |
Hyde Park Concerts Come and say hello to us at the various concerts taking place in Hyde Park this June and July. Thames21 will be offering a chance for concert attendees to learn more about the work we do, and the chance to win some prizes! Artists performing include Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Basement Jaxx, Kanye West and Blur. |
Ticketed Events Please visit www.livenation.co.uk for booking information |
Saturday 4 July |
Cray River Clean Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the River Cray. Adults and children are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get muddy. We will provide safety boots, waders, gloves and socks. Parental supervision is required. TIME: meet at 10am |
Open Event Please contact |
Sunday 5 July |
Wetland Clean-up in Crayford Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the River Cray. Adults and children are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get muddy. We will provide safety boots, waders, gloves and socks. Parental supervision is required. TIME: meet at 11am |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 11 July |
Wetland Clean-up in Crayford Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the River Cray. Adults and children are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get muddy. We will provide safety boots, waders, gloves and socks. Parental supervision is required. Work may involve ladder climbs, and heavy lifting. TIME: meet at 9am |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 11 July |
Crabtree Wharf Clean-up Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the Thames foreshore in Fulham. Adults and children are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get muddy. We will provide safety boots, gloves and socks. Parental supervision is required. TIME: 11.30am - 2.00pm |
Open Event Please contact: |
Sunday 12 July |
Barn Elms21 Thames foreshore Clean-up Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the Thames foreshore near Barnes. Everyone is welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in and muddy! Wellington Boots, gloves and socks will be provided. TIME: 12.15pm - 2.45pm |
Open Event Please contact: |
Monday 13 July |
Queenhithe Clean-up A closed event to remove litter from Queenhithe, Central London. |
Closed Event |
Tuesday 14 July |
National Archaeology Weekend Steward Training Day If you are interested in volunteering as a steward at the National Archaeology Weekend events, please get in touch to register your interest and find out more. |
contact Alice Hall on 07824 692592 |
Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 July |
Bexley Volunteering Open Days Come along and see some of our award-winning Riverkeeper Volunteers in action, and find out what opportunities there are for you to get involved. No experience necessary, and all equipment will be provided. Activities will include boat trips, fishing, habitat enhancement projects and learning more about the local ecology on the River Cray. Sessions will be running throughout each day. Location: Footpath 106 and surrounding areas - click HERE for a map. |
Open Event contact Ashe Hurst |
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July |
National Archaeology Weekend Open access to the Tower of London foreshore both days of this weekend as part of the National Archaeology Weekend. This event is always a popular one for all members of the family. Get your finds identified and examined by qualified archaeologists free of charge. Sturdy footwear is recommended, a plastic bag and wet wipes may also come in handy! |
Open Event Please contact: |
Tuesday 28 July |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 29 July |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Tuesday 4 August |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 5 August |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Saturday 8 August |
Greenwich Thames foreshore Clean-up Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the Thames foreshore at Battersea. Young volunteers aged 16-26 years old are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in and muddy! Wellington Boots, gloves and socks will be provided. TIME: TBC |
Waterway Champions
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Sunday 9 August |
Battersea Thames foreshore Clean-up Come along and join Thames21 to clean-up the Thames foreshore at Battersea. Young volunteers aged 16-26 years old are welcome, all you need is lots of enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in and muddy! Wellington Boots, gloves and socks will be provided. TIME: TBC |
Waterway Champions
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Tuesday 11 August |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Wednesday 12 August |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Thursday 13 August |
Foreshore Fun Day Join Thames21 as we reclaim the foreshore for a whole host of fun and games suitable for all the family. As the tide goes out, expect knotted hankies and deck chairs galore as we offer up a series of traditional (and not so traditional!) beach games on the sandy shore. This is not one to be missed! Location: Gabriel's Wharf, South Bank, SE1, in front of ITV and the BFI. |
Open Event please email info@thames21.org.uk for more information |
Tuesday 25 August |
Catch21 Angling Event Free angling taster sessions run by qualified coaches. For more information about the Catch21 project, click HERE |
Open Event Please contact |
Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 August |
Cleaner Thames Challenge Watch this space for more information as and when announced! Click HERE to read the blog from the Cleaner Thames Challenge 2008. |
Open Event |
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September |
Thames Festival 2009 For more information please visit www.thamesfestival.org |
Open Event |
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