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1 July 2009
RARE SEA LAMPREY FOUND ON THAMES21 EVENT IN FULHAM
One of the most ancient creatures on earth was found this weekend on one of Thames21's volunteer clean-up events in Fulham. Chris Coode, Thames21's River Programmes Manager said: "We have only found one or two in the 15 years we have been cleaning up the Thames. The lamprey was dead, but it is not a bad thing - because they die immediately after spawning. The fact they are coming back is a really good sign"
Follow this link to read the BBC News Online report

23 June 2009
THAMES21 AND APPLEJACKS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Thames21 and Applejacks Health Food Shop have formed a unique partnership aimed at encouraging more people to be aware of plastic bag litter in East London.
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4 June 2009
BORIS JOHNSON GETS STUCK IN WITH THAMES21 IN NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING WEEK
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, rolled up his sleeves today to help clear up a London river as part of a new drive to celebrate and encourage volunteering in the capital. During the event Mr Johnson commented: "Volunteering is good for individuals and great for London in tough economic times. By giving your time, whether a one-off few hours or a regular commitment, we can both help to make the capital a more civilised, pleasant place and reap the rewards of putting something back into the communities in which we live."
Image taken by James O Jenkins.
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See our picture gallery from the 3 Rivers Clean-up HERE>>>

19 May 2009
MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE PARK: local community invitied to view developing park plans in East London.
Residents and businesses throughout Bromley by Bow and East India Dock Basin will have the opportunity to see the emerging plans for the new Lea River Park at special events this May and June.
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7 May 2009
THAMES21 HELPS LAUNCH DEFRA'S 'MUCKIN4LIFE' CAMPAIGN WITH NEW PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
This morning, Defra minister Huw Irranca-Davies joined us on the foreshore along the South Bank to launch a new photography competition to find the first Conservation Volunteering Photographer of the Year.
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Listen to Huw Irranca-Davies audio interview with inSE1 HERE

8 April 2009
THAMES21 AND PARTNERS JOIN FORCES FOR THE '3 RIVERS CLEAN-UP'
A week-long focused volunteer effort to clean-up and remove Himalayan Balsam from the Ravensbourne River system, flowing through Lewisham, Greenwich and Bromley this June.
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19 March 2009
LONDON 2012 INSPIRES COMMUNITY SPIRIT WITH THAMES21
London 2012 CEO Paul Deighton today joined over 50 volunteers in East London to launch ‘London 2012 Changing Places’, a programme aimed at securing lasting environmental and social benefits for the communities surrounding the Olympic Park and other Olympic venues.
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Read more about 'Changing Places' on the London 2012 website here>>>

12 March 2009
THE LONDONIST PUBLISHES PICTURE STORY ABOUT THAMES21'S DEEP CLEAN
See it here>>>

6 March 2009
BILL BRYSON BACKS CAMPAIGN TO CLEAN UP THE GRAND UNION CANAL
Bill Bryson, best-selling author and President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is urging the people who use the canal in Hayes to tackle the problem of litter on the waterways.
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6 February 2009
THAMES21 WINS AT GREEN GUARDIAN AWARDS!
Thames21's Riverkeeper Volunteers in Bexley were the recipients of the prestigious Green Project Award last night at the Green Guardian Awards 2008, held at the IndigO2 in Greenwich.
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13 January 2009
LAUNCH OF THE ANGLING TRUST WITH YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CATCH21
The merger of six angling and conservation bodies creating the Angling Trust, the new voice of angling, was completed to plan on Monday, January 5 2009.
Download the full press release HERE (PDF)

9 December 2008
THAMES21 CHIEF EXECUTIVE DEBBIE LEACH SELECTED AS 'LONDON LEADER' BY LONDON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today welcomed the second team of London Leaders who will each pledge to make London more liveable now and in the future. Thames21 Chief Executive Debbie Leach is one of 16 London Leaders chosen by the Commission for their ability to inspire, motivate and innovate in their chosen field of knowledge or passion. 
Debbie Leach, comments: “It’s a thrill to be part of this project – both personally and for Thames21. Together we need to find ways of making sustainability real and relevant to all Londoners, and not just for the Capital – as one of the world most high profile urban areas, London can showcase solutions.”
Download the full press release HERE (PDF)
Read more about London Leaders HERE

5 December 2008
THAMES21 BEXLEY WORK ENTERED IN REGIONAL FINALS OF GREEN GUARDIAN AWARDS
Read more about the awards HERE. The awards evening will take place at Indigo2, at the O2 Greenwich, on Thursday 5 February 2009. Watch this space for more information!

3 December 2008
THAMES21 RECEIVE AWARDS FOR WORK IN BEXLEY
Cray Riverkeeper Volunteers were recipients of awards at the annual Bexley Environmental Challenge awards held at the London Borough of Bexley’s Civic Offices, Bexleyheath. Read more>>>

1 December 2008
THAMES21 STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CARE DESPITE CURRENT ECONOMIC WOES
Thames21 – London’s leading waterways charity – delivered its first ever practical training day on Monday 24 November, aimed at encouraging people from all over the UK to organize and deliver clean-ups on their local waterways. This was an ideal opportunity for Thames21 to stress the importance of not forgetting our environment and the wider green agenda in these times of financial uncertainty. Read more>>>

19 November 2008
THAMES21 ON BBC'S 'WILD ABOUT YOUR GARDEN'
Click HERE to watch the episode on BBC's iPlayer. The episode, filmed around the River Cray, gave thanks to Ashe Hurst (Thames21's Cray Riverkeeper Coordinator).

12 November 2008
THAMES21 LEAD FISHERY ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT IN LEE VALLEY
Thames21 – London’s leading waterways charity – will assist in the development and implementation of the Lee Fishery Action Plan (FAP) in London and Hertfordshire this winter. Read more>>>

12 November 2008
THAMES21 WATERWAY VOLUNTEERS COLLECT AWARD
British Waterways (BW) has commended volunteers for their work as rangers on the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Read more>>>

28 October 2008
THE THAMES21 TRAINING DAY | MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2008
Thames21 – London’s leading waterways charity – will deliver its first national training day this November to individuals from every corner of the UK. Read more>>>

17 September 2008
NEWSWATCH>>>
BBC LONDON: 'A RUBBISH RIVER?'
"Thames21 has chosen the Isle of Dogs as the location for this year's clean up operation. The site, in the shadow of Canary Wharf, is one of the dirtiest stretches of river bank in London..."
Read the full story on the BBC London website here

16 September 2008
THAMES21 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FEEL GOOD DRINKS
Environmental charity Thames21 will deliver the third Cleaner Thames Challenge this year from 18 – 21 September and has announced a unique partnership with The Feel Good Drinks Company highlighting the feel good effect from volunteering to help improve the environment. Read more>>>

4 September 2008
CLEANER THAMES CHALLENGE 2008
Environmental charity Thames21 will deliver the third Cleaner Thames Challenge this year from 18 – 21 September and is appealing for Londoners to come forward and volunteer to help improve the River Thames. Read more>>>

22 August 2008
NEWSWATCH>>>
THAMES21 APPEARS ON T4, 11.45am
Thames21 appears on T4, as part of our tie in with the Orange Rockcorps project. Volunteers who helped us clean-up the shore at Rotherhithe, featured on the programme, will receive a free ticket to a gig at the Royal Albert Hall to reward them for their volunteering.
For more information about Orange Rockcorps click here

11 August 2008
NEWSWATCH>>>
THAMES21 APPEARS ON BBC ONE PANORAMA, 8.30pm
Thames21 takes part in BBC One's Panorama special on litter issues in the UK, highlighting the Isle of Dogs as one of the most affected areas on the River Thames. The programme 'Notes on a Dirty Island' featured Bill Bryson speaking about his outrage at how people in the UK treat their surroundings like a rubbish tip.
Watch the programme on BBC iPlayer here
Read more about the programme on the BBC News Website

21 July 2008
THAMES21 RE-NAMES ANGLING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 'CATCH21'
Thames21 – London’s leading waterways charity – re-launches its ‘Catch21’ angling development programme to coincide with National Fishing Week. Read more>>>

16 July 2008
ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP VERSUS METROPOLITAN POLICE FISHING MATCH ANNOUNCED
To mark National Fishing Week, a coarse fishing match will take place on Wednesday 23 July between members of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and the Metropolitan Police with all money raised going towards Thames21’s angling work. Read more>>>

3 July 2008
JACK JOHNSON CONCERT
Thanks to everyone who came to visit our stand in the Village Green area at Jack Johnson's Hyde Park concert yesterday. For more information visit www.AllAtOnce.org

2 June 2008
THAMES21 LAUNCHES THREE-YEAR WATERWAY CHAMPIONS PROJECT
Waterway Champions aims to get over 2,500 young people aged 16-25 volunteering on London's waterways in the next three years. Read more>>>

9 May 2008
THAMES21 INTRODUCE HABITATS IN GRAND UNION CANAL
Over 250 white water-lily plants have been planted to help the canal's fish population flourish near Ladbroke Grove. Read more>>>

28 February 2008
LONDON'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY URGED TO BACK THE THAMES
The London business community will gather at the House of Lords on Friday 29th February for the launch of the new Thamesis scheme. Read more>>>

23 November 2007
THAMES21 RECEIVE £266,251 TO CREATE YOUNG WATERWAY CHAMPIONS
Thames21 has been awarded £266,251 funding by v, the youth volunteering charity, to get young people positively involved in their communities. Read more>>>

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