BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thames21 - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Thames21 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thames21 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251001T161737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T161737Z UID:10001136-1760722200-1760731200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:📾 Thames Historic Sunset Foreshore Walk DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a relaxing historic sunset walk followed by (free) hot soup. We will walk along the Isle of Dogs foreshore from Poplar Rowing Club to Newcastle Draw Dock to enjoy the views at dusk\, finishing the evening with hot soup at Christ Church\, Isle of Dogs. Father Tom Pyke will be leading the walk\, providing us with interesting historical facts about the local area. \nThis event will take place around sunset and may involve challenging walking conditions as a result so may not be suitable for people with walking or sight impairments. \nSuitable footwear (wellies) will be provided. Please supply your sizes at the registration page. \nThis walk is in collaboration with Christ Church\, Isle of Dogs. If you have any further questions\, please contact samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk \nBook your place here URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/thames-historic-sunset-foreshore-walk/ LOCATION:Poplar\, Blackwall & District Rowing Club\, Poplar\, Blackwall & District Rowing Club\, London\, E14 3DT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Thames,Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Wellbeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20230320-NDD-Nightwalk-view.jpg GEO:51.4868496;-0.0102021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club London E14 3DT United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Poplar\, Blackwall & District Rowing Club:geo:-0.0102021,51.4868496 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250908T142742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T092059Z UID:10001091-1760785200-1760799600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Gores Brook Engagement Event DESCRIPTION:Drop in and discover what’s happening on the Gores Brook \nWhere to meet: \nGores Brook Park – RM9 6LD (What 3 words: itself.bunch.manliness) \nNearest tube – Dagenham Heathway \nCurious about the changes happening in your local river? \nJoin Charlie from the Thames 21 River Restoration team to discover the exciting plans to revive the Gores Brook and learn how you can be part of the journey. \nThis session is all about bringing people together to care for the Gores Brook\, learn what restoration work is happening over winter\, and finish off with a fun community litter pick and water quality testing! \nWhether you’ve got 10 minutes or an hour\, we’d love to see you! \nLook forward to seeing as many of you there as possible! \nSign up to this event by following this link: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/U3xliESSdTIRWRRZiuFo URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/gores-brook-engagement-event/ LOCATION:Gores Brook\, Dagenham Avenue\, London\, Greater London\, RM9 6HU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gores Brook ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GoresBrook.jpg GEO:51.5371892;0.1423582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gores Brook Dagenham Avenue London Greater London RM9 6HU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dagenham Avenue:geo:0.1423582,51.5371892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T091007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T105340Z UID:10001106-1761130800-1761145200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Back in Beck - River Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the River Beck back to life! \nThe volunteer days will be held on sporadic Wednesdays from 11-3pm throughout the winter season. \nThe project aims to revive the River Beck through Harvington Woods. \nActivities include installing dead hedging to prevent sedimentation of the river and manage access\, litter picking in the stream and surrounding space and installing deflectors in the channel to improve the health of the river \nWhere to meet: \nManor Way – BR3 3LW (What 3 Words: turned.flows.lonely) \nNearest tube – Beckenham Junction \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n Sign up for the event here: Back in Beck – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/back-in-beck-2/ LOCATION:Harvington Wood\, Manor Way\, Beckenham\, Greater London\, BR3 3LW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6497-scaled.jpg GEO:51.3979607;-0.0228592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvington Wood Manor Way Beckenham Greater London BR3 3LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Manor Way:geo:-0.0228592,51.3979607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250908T151526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T080143Z UID:10001092-1761649200-1761663600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Gores Brook Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the Gores Brook back to life! \nA total of 6 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to clean up the Gores Brook and restore it to its former glory. \nWe’ll be doing activities such as litter picking. \nWhere to meet: \nGores Brook Park (north end) – What 3 Words: strain.giving.clown \nNearest tube – Dagenham Heathway \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to this event by following this link: Gores Brook Clean Up – Thames21 Limited \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/gores-brook-clean-up/ LOCATION:Gores Brook\, Dagenham Avenue\, London\, Greater London\, RM9 6HU\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20240618_135408-scaled.jpg GEO:51.5371892;0.1423582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gores Brook Dagenham Avenue London Greater London RM9 6HU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dagenham Avenue:geo:0.1423582,51.5371892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251002T100517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T100517Z UID:10001138-1761764400-1761771600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:The Health of Our Rivers: Evidence from the Ock\, Thames\, and Tributaries DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community gathering to share and discuss the results of nine months of citizen science water quality testing across the Ock catchment and a stretch of the Thames. \nLocal volunteers have been sampling rivers and streams every month\, building a detailed picture of where our waters are healthy and where they are under threat. \nAt this event\, we’ll present the findings\, celebrate the work of our community scientists\, and bring together local people\, the water company\, government representatives and the Environment Agency to talk about what needs to happen next. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how we can take action for cleaner\, healthier rivers for wildlife and for our communities. \nTea\, coffee and light refreshments will be available. \nPlease book your free place using the booking link here. \nHow to get there \nUnit25 is conveniently located in the centre of Abingdon\, in Bury Street shopping centre. \nMany buses serve the town centre\, including the X1\, X15 and 35 from Oxford\, and the 33 from Didcot and Wallingford. \nThere are multiple car parks near Abingdon town centre. \nThis event is run by environmental charity Thames21\, part of the Ock catchment partnership\, which includes the Freshwater Habitats Trust and the Letcombe Brook Project\, along with many others. Together\, we are working for healther rivers and streams across the Ock catchment and the Thames from Oxford to Dorchester. \nFind out more about the Ock catchment partnership\, and if it covers your local river\, stream or pond here: The Ock Catchment Plan. URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/the-health-of-our-rivers-evidence-from-the-ock-thames-and-tributaries/ LOCATION:Unit25 Abingdon\, Bury Street Shopping Centre\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:celebration,Citizen Science,Volunteer,workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20250324_121605-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Robertson":MAILTO:claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.6708052;-1.2824409 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unit25 Abingdon Bury Street Shopping Centre Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bury Street Shopping Centre:geo:-1.2824409,51.6708052 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250721T090639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T130624Z UID:10001065-1761822000-1761836400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Action for Silk stream - River Action Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. \nWe will be at one of our project sites this month –  in Barnet or Harrow \nActivities include litter picking and vegetation management. \nThe event is free to attend but please book here as places are limited: Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWhere to meet: \nWatling Park\, Burnt Oak\, Barnet \nNearest tube: Burnt Oak \nNearest overground train: Mill Hill Broadway \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n  \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-river-action-day-5/ LOCATION:Watling Park\, Watling Park\, Edgware\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-calendar-of-vol-ldates-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Cardy":MAILTO:helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.607176;-0.260954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Watling Park Watling Park Edgware United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Watling Park:geo:-0.260954,51.607176 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250908T154958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T084250Z UID:10001098-1761822000-1761836400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Dollis Brook Revival - River Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the Dollis Brook back to life! \nA total of 8 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to restore the Dollis Brook to its former glory. \nActivities include toeboard removal to reconnect the brook to its floodplain\, deflector installation and invasive vegetation management. \nWhere to meet: \nLongland Drive – What 3 Words: lift.fumes.cargo (about half way down – look for the Thames 21 van) \nNearest tube – Totteridge & Whetstone \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up for the event here: Dollis Brook Revival – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/dollis-brook-revival-2/ LOCATION:Dollis Brook\, Whetstone Stray\, Barnet\, N20 8HH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20240318_114624-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251024T071611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T101958Z UID:10001151-1761915600-1761926400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Halloween at Northbrook Park Wetlands DESCRIPTION:Come explore\, connect with nature and have fun this Halloween at Northbrook Park Wetlands! \nThis free community event is hosted by Thames21 with special guests. \nPlease register in advance on here so we can make sure there are enough materials for everyone. \nWhere? \nNorthbrook Park Wetlands\, Baring Road\, SE12 0JS (next to the MUGA/Basketball area\, diagonally opposite the playground) \nWhat 3 Words ///doors.frog.patrol \nWhen? \nFriday 31st October\, 13.00-16.00 \nWhat’s on? \nJoin us for a mix of drop-in and scheduled activities throughout the afternoon: \n13:00-16.00 Drop in Halloween and Wetland-themed activities (all ages): \n\nArts & Crafts\nScavenger Hunt\n\n14.00-15.00 Pondside Tales: Amphibians\, Bats & Fungi hosted by Emily\, Amphibian Expert & Glendale’s Nature Conservation Officer (recommended enjoyment age: 5+ years – younger children under 5 may find it tricky to sit through the full session) \n\nJoin us by the ponds for a fascinating (and slightly spooky!) journey into the world of amphibians\, bats\, and fungi – the creatures that make Halloween feel truly wild! Discover how these amazing species live\, hunt\, and thrive in our wetlands\, and uncover the myths and magic that surround them. Expect stories\, surprises\, and a new appreciation for nature’s “Halloween” residents.\n\n15.30-16.15 SoundScape Crystal Bowl Meditation \nHosted by Tracey\, Red Ox Fitness \n(Recommended enjoyment age: 8+ years to sit or lie through the full session.) \n\nSit or lie back and relax both your mind and body whilst absorbing the soothing sounds and vibrations created by crystal singing bowls. Each bowl is tuned to a note that is said to correspond with the chakras in your body to promote a sense of calm\, relaxation and healing. You’ll be invited to lay on a large sheet of tarp placed between you and the earth.\n\nWhat to bring: A mat\, jumper/blanket\, and a small cushion for your head to ensure comfort – our body temperature drops during relaxation. \nMeeting point: \nEnter Northbrook Park from Baring Road and follow the path to the far end of the park away from the playground. The wetlands entrance is next to the MUGA/Basketball area\, diagonally opposite the playground. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather\nLong trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles in the area.\nYour reusable water bottle\n\nFacilities: There are no toilets in the park so please plan ahead. \nNearest community toilets: Cafe Lokum (52 Baring Road). \nThe Community Cafe at the Ringway Centre (268 Baring Road) is open 13.00-15.00 \nAccessibility: \nThe spaces around the ponds are wheelchair acessible. Please contact us with any questions about accessibility – we’ll do our best to make this event welcoming for all. \nContact \nFor questions or to learn about volunteering\, email your host Catriona at T21Ravensbourne@thames21.org.uk \nGet ready to explore\, create and relax surrounded by nature this Halloween at Northbrook Park Wetlands! URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/halloween-at-northbrook-park-wetlands/ LOCATION:Northbrook Park Wetlands\, Baring Road\, Lewisham\, SE12 0JS CATEGORIES:Northbrook Park,Wetland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-design-2025-10-24T080953.487.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Ross":MAILTO:T21Ravensbourne@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.4426238;0.0151202 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northbrook Park Wetlands Baring Road Lewisham SE12 0JS;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Baring Road:geo:0.0151202,51.4426238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T091215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T091419Z UID:10001107-1762336800-1762351200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Back in Beck - River Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the River Beck back to life! \nThe volunteer days will be held on sporadic Wednesdays from 11-3pm throughout the winter season. \nThe project aims to revive the River Beck through Harvington Woods. \nActivities include installing dead hedging to prevent sedimentation of the river and manage access\, litter picking in the stream and surrounding space and installing deflectors in the channel to improve the health of the river \nWhere to meet: \nManor Way – BR3 3LW (What 3 Words: turned.flows.lonely) \nNearest tube – Beckenham Junction \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n Sign up for the event here: Back in Beck – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/back-in-beck-3/ LOCATION:Harvington Wood\, Manor Way\, Beckenham\, Greater London\, BR3 3LW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6497-scaled.jpg GEO:51.3979607;-0.0228592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvington Wood Manor Way Beckenham Greater London BR3 3LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Manor Way:geo:-0.0228592,51.3979607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250908T152812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T080324Z UID:10001093-1763031600-1763046000@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Gores Brook Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the Gores Brook back to life! \nA total of 6 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to clean up the Gores Brook and restore it to its former glory. \nWe’ll be doing activities such as litter picking. \nWhere to meet: \nGores Brook Park (north end) – What 3 Words: strain.giving.clown \nNearest tube – Dagenham Heathway \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to this event by following this link: Gores Brook Clean Up – Thames21 Limited \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/gores-brook-clean-up-2/ LOCATION:Gores Brook\, Dagenham Avenue\, London\, Greater London\, RM9 6HU\, United Kingdom GEO:51.5371892;0.1423582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gores Brook Dagenham Avenue London Greater London RM9 6HU United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dagenham Avenue:geo:0.1423582,51.5371892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251023T155539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T161400Z UID:10001144-1763037000-1763044200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:River Litter Detectives - Queenhithe DESCRIPTION:Book your place HERE! \nCome along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter\, plastic items\, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. \nPlease note that access to this site is a little challenging\, requiring climbing a step-ladder\, and over a wall. If you would like any further information about this\, please contact samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nIf you have any questions please contact Sam at samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk \nBook your place HERE! URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-litter-detectives-queenhithe/ LOCATION:Queenhithe\, City of London\, by the Queenhithe Mosaic\, City of London\, London\, EC4V 3EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20230329_143556-scaled.jpg GEO:51.5105078;-0.0950454 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Queenhithe City of London by the Queenhithe Mosaic City of London London EC4V 3EH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=by the Queenhithe Mosaic:geo:-0.0950454,51.5105078 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251016T163707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T164404Z UID:10001139-1763058600-1763065800@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Hack the River: Code for Clean Water DESCRIPTION:đŸ’»đŸŒŠ Join Oxford’s data-driven hackathon to tackle the future of our rivers.\nBook your free place here —> https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/uETSQt0PHsiMImSxDav2 \nRivers are in crisis. Across the Thames basin\, only 6% of rivers and streams are in good ecological condition. From sewage and agricultural runoff to droughts\, floods\, and microplastics\, our waterways face a storm of complex challenges. But hidden in the flow of thousands of collected data points lies the potential to turn the tide. \nHack the River invites coders\, data scientists\, designers\, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks\, teams will dive into the open-source Oxford Rivers Portal\, select pressing “wicked questions\,” and develop data-powered insights and solutions that can drive real change. \nYou’ll form teams at the kick-off session on 13th November\, collaborate intensively over 13 days\, and pitch your findings to experts from across science\, policy\, and conservation at the closing session on 27th November. Winners will receive a cash prize and all participants may have their work showcased on the Oxford Rivers Portal — shaping the future of river health. \nThis hackathon is part of the GovAqua project\, funded by Horizon Europe\, and delivered by Thames21 in partnership with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology\, The Rivers Trust\, and Makespace Oxford. \n💡 Why join? \n\nTackle urgent environmental challenges with open data\nCollaborate with like-minded innovators\nGain exposure\, win prizes\, and make a real-world impact\n\n🗓 2 weeks | 🏆 Cash prize | 🌐 Real environmental impact \n🧭 Practical Details \n\n📍 Venue: Gallery Space (downstairs)\, Makespace Oxford\n🍾 Refreshments: Paid bar available + free snacks and soft drinks\n📝 Booking: Essential — please reserve your spot in advance\n✉ Questions: Contact claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/hack-the-river-code-for-clean-water/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Makespace Oxford\, Makespace\, 1 Aristotle House\, Oxford\, OX2 6TP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wikimania_hackathon_2-e1760633027349.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Robertson":MAILTO:claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.7679853;-1.2695746 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Makespace Oxford Makespace 1 Aristotle House Oxford OX2 6TP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Makespace\, 1 Aristotle House:geo:-1.2695746,51.7679853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251113T154514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154515Z UID:10001153-1763114400-1763128800@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland (CANCELLED) DESCRIPTION:Book Here! \nVolunteering some time for wetland habitat maintenance is a valuable way to help the environment and safeguard fragile ecosystems. Wetlands are crucial for biodiversity and play important roles in purifying water\, controlling floods\, and storing carbon. \nIt’s not only beneficial for the environment but also a rewarding way to connect with nature and benefit your local community. Your efforts can help protect and preserve these vital ecosystems for future generations. \nWe have Thames21 staff-supported events on the second Friday of every month\, if you would like to volunteer\, please come down\, we can kit you out with waders so that you can assist with more Winter Reed cutting in shallow water areas\, designed to try and weaken some of the stands of this vigorous plant in order to maintain a greater variety of vegetation types. \nThere are other tasks too\, such as pruning work to open pathways\, pollarding sallows (trimming small trees)\, and some litter picking duties. We will provide all the equipment needed. \nYou will need work clothes\, adequate sun/rain shower protection and any food and drink required. As it is wild land there are no toilet facilities on site\, but there are toilet facilities and a canteen nearby at the council depot.  Tea\, coffee and biscuits are provided on site. \nThe event starts at 10.30am but please arrive at 10am to get kitted up and briefed at the meeting point\, which is by the steps near Thames Rd on By-way 105 (what3words location: dome.silly.above)\,  near the bridge that crosses the river Cray on Thames Road. To sign up to this event please click this link: \nThames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland  \nPlease contact Sam at Samantha.Dhedhi@thames21.org.uk if you have any further questions. Please ensure you book your place so we can provide kit for you. Finish time is around 2pm\, but feel free to go whenever you need to. \nChris Rose. Volunteer Site Manager. \nThis is an event designed for the community\, to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day\, please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/thames-road-wetland-help-manage-an-important-wetland-2/ LOCATION:Thames Road Wetland\, Thames Road by River Cray Bridge\, Barnes Cray\, Crayford\, DA1 4RF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Experience,Litter Pick,Natural Flood Management,River Cray,River Restoration,South East London,Vegetation Management,Volunteer,Water Wildlife,Waterways and Wellbeing,Wetland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Habitat-managment-TRW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Dhedhi":MAILTO:samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.4560455;0.1976639 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thames Road Wetland Thames Road by River Cray Bridge Barnes Cray Crayford DA1 4RF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Thames Road by River Cray Bridge:geo:0.1976639,51.4560455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251103T172845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T172944Z UID:10001182-1763404200-1763409600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:What is Natural Flood Management? - An information evening DESCRIPTION:BOOK HERE\nDate – 17/11/2025 \nTime – 18:30 – 19:30(ish) \nLocation – Woodlands Farm \nContact – Toby (toby.dighero@thames21.org.uk // 07968 805751) \nJoin Thames21 for an evening of information on Natural Flood Management (NFM). \nTopics will include: \n\nBenefits of NFM\nTypes of NFM\nNFM works happening in Greenwich woodlands\nUpcoming volunteering days in Oxleas Wood and Bostall Woods\n\nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided! \nPlease come for 18:30. We will be aiming to finish by 19:30 as we have to be out of the room by 20:00 \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or caregiver. URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/what-is-natural-flood-management-an-information-evening/ LOCATION:Woodlands Farm\, 331 Shooters Hill\, Welling\, London\, DA16 3RP CATEGORIES:Greenwich NFM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20240717_124821636-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4673993;0.0792557 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodlands Farm 331 Shooters Hill Welling London DA16 3RP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=331 Shooters Hill\, Welling:geo:0.0792557,51.4673993 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251118T104635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T104841Z UID:10001199-1763719200-1763733600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland DESCRIPTION:Book Here! \nPlease note that this event is rescheduled from last Friday Nov 14th\,  which was cancelled due to the weather. \nVolunteering some time for wetland habitat maintenance is a valuable way to help the environment and safeguard fragile ecosystems. Wetlands are crucial for biodiversity and play important roles in purifying water\, controlling floods\, and storing carbon. \nIt’s not only beneficial for the environment but also a rewarding way to connect with nature and benefit your local community. Your efforts can help protect and preserve these vital ecosystems for future generations. \nWe have Thames21 staff-supported events on the second Friday of every month\, if you would like to volunteer\, please come down\, we can kit you out with waders so that you can assist with more Winter Reed cutting in shallow water areas\, designed to try and weaken some of the stands of this vigorous plant in order to maintain a greater variety of vegetation types. \nThere are other tasks too\, such as pruning work to open pathways\, pollarding sallows (trimming small trees)\, and some litter picking duties. We will provide all the equipment needed. \nYou will need work clothes\, adequate sun/rain shower protection and any food and drink required. As it is wild land there are no toilet facilities on site\, but there are toilet facilities and a canteen nearby at the council depot.  Tea\, coffee and biscuits are provided on site. \nThe event starts at 10.30am but please arrive at 10am to get kitted up and briefed at the meeting point\, which is by the steps near Thames Rd on By-way 105 (what3words location: dome.silly.above)\,  near the bridge that crosses the river Cray on Thames Road. To sign up to this event please click this link: \nThames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland  \nPlease contact Sam at Samantha.Dhedhi@thames21.org.uk if you have any further questions. Please ensure you book your place so we can provide kit for you. Finish time is around 2pm\, but feel free to go whenever you need to. \nChris Rose. Volunteer Site Manager. \nThis is an event designed for the community\, to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day\, please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteering/ \nBook Here! URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/thames-road-wetland-help-manage-an-important-wetland-3/ LOCATION:Thames Road Wetland\, Thames Road by River Cray Bridge\, Barnes Cray\, Crayford\, DA1 4RF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Experience,Litter Pick,Natural Flood Management,River Cray,River Restoration,South East London,Vegetation Management,Volunteer,Water Wildlife,Waterways and Wellbeing,Wetland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Habitat-managment-TRW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Dhedhi":MAILTO:samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.4560455;0.1976639 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thames Road Wetland Thames Road by River Cray Bridge Barnes Cray Crayford DA1 4RF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Thames Road by River Cray Bridge:geo:0.1976639,51.4560455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T094914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T092621Z UID:10001116-1763722800-1763737200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting\, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse! \nThis winter\, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together\, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater\, protect downstream communities\, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife. \nActivities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne in Oxleas and Bostall Woods. These fun\, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals\, all while connecting people with nature! \n  \nBook your space here! \n  \nWhere to meet: \nOxleas Woods CafĂ© – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live \nNearest station – Falconwood \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n  \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the project site is a 15 minute off-road walk from the meeting point. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-oxleas-woods-3/ LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250630_112546-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4676617;0.0680179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxleas Wood Cafe Crown Woods Lane London Greater London SE18 3JA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crown Woods Lane:geo:0.0680179,51.4676617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T095048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T110814Z UID:10001117-1763809200-1763823600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting\, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse! \nThis winter\, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together\, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater\, protect downstream communities\, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife. \nActivities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne in Oxleas and Bostall Woods. These fun\, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals\, all while connecting people with nature! \nWhere to meet: \nOxleas Woods CafĂ© – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live \nNearest station – Falconwood \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to the event here: Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-oxleas-woods-4/ LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250630_112546-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4676617;0.0680179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxleas Wood Cafe Crown Woods Lane London Greater London SE18 3JA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crown Woods Lane:geo:0.0680179,51.4676617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251111T100258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T101255Z UID:10001195-1763888400-1763913600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Urban Riverfly Training at Chalvey Community Hub DESCRIPTION:Please secure your spot here!\nDate: Sunday 23 November 2025 \nVenue: Chalvey Community Hub\, Ladbrooke Road\, Slough\, SL1 2SR \nTimings: 09:15 – 16:00 (more details are in the below table). Please note\, timings are slightly flexible\, so we may finish slightly earlier/later than 16:00. \n  \nStructure of the day: \n09:15 = Arrivals\, registration and refreshments \n09:20 = Intros\, health & safety and biosecurity \n09:50 = Introduction to Riverfly monitoring (RMI) \n10:20 = Break tea/coffee \n10:30 = Target groups – identification\, life history & ecology \n11:15 = RMI fieldwork – theory \n11:45 = BREAK (lunch) \n12:15 = RMI fieldwork – practical session in the river at Salt Hill Park \n14:45 = Clean equipment and kit \n15:15 = ID quiz (back inside the pavilion) \n15:30 = Online database and RMI in practice \n15:45 = Questions and feedback \n16:00 = Finish \nGetting there: The centre is a 25-minute walk from Slough Station and a 2-minute walk from the Grove Academy stop (6 bus). If you’re driving\, there is a car park at the centre\, which is free for the day \n  \nLunch: Please bring your own lunch with you. \n  \nClothing: Please dress appropriately for the weather: If there is rain in the forecast\, bring a raincoat. In general for riverfly monitoring\, please wear long trousers and wear or bring a long-sleeved top/fleece/jumper to protect yourself from nettles or giant hogweed. Please also wear sturdy shoes for the walk to the site for the practical session. \n  \nWaders: Please fill in the waders section in the sign-up form\, so I know your shoe size and can make sure I bring enough waders to fit everyone. I won’t be able to let you keep these waders\, unfortunately – they will just be loaned to you for the training day. Also\, please let me know if you are going to bring your own waders. \n  \nEquipment: All equipment for the RMI practical fieldwork will be provided on the day – I will give you/the person representing your group your monitoring kit to take home with you. This kit includes: a large net (approximately 1.5m tall so I would advise not cycling if you are the designated person in your group who is taking the net home)\, a 16 litre bucket\, a large white tray\, a nine-section divided tray\, a large pipette\, a couple of small pipettes\, a couple of plastic spoons\, a magnifying glass and a paintbrush. \nUnder 18s: Please note\, if you are under the age of 18\, you must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian in order to attend. \nLet me know if you have any questions by emailing me at harrison.tremain@thames21.org.uk \nIn Collaboration with Project Sponge: Project Sponge is a DEFRA-funded project working to create climate-resilient neighbourhoods using nature-based solutions such as rain gardens\, Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) and local stream restoration work. \nThe project is working with local residents and organisations to co-design solutions that help manage local flood risk\, support biodiversity\, and make our neighbourhoods greener and healthier places to live. Supporting activities like the Riverfly Training is part of our wider outreach to connect local people with the natural environment and build knowledge and skills around local streams and water systems\, helping us all play a part in creating a more climate-resilient community. URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/urban-riverfly-training-at-chalvey-community-hub/ LOCATION:Chalvey Community Hub\, Ladbrooke Road\, Slough\, SL1 2SR CATEGORIES:Citizen Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2025-11-11T100157.101.png GEO:51.5054859;-0.6115007 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chalvey Community Hub Ladbrooke Road Slough SL1 2SR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ladbrooke Road:geo:-0.6115007,51.5054859 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251106T160101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T160327Z UID:10001183-1763892000-1763902800@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream with Harrow Litter Pickers DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday 23rd November for a joint venture with the Harrow Litter Pickers to clean up the stream and surrounding banks from Methuen Close towards the A5. \nMeeting Point: junction of Methuen Close and Methuen Road\, near to Flash Musicals theatre (HA8 6EZ). \nWe will meet at 10am and the event will end at 1pm but please come along for any amount of time! \nWe will be cutting back vegetation and making the area along the path clean and tidy. \nNo need to book\, just turn up with suitable footwear and if you have gloves please also bring with you. \nAny questions\, please contact Helen.Cardy@Thames21.org.uk URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-with-harrow-litter-pickers/ LOCATION:Flash Musicals Youth Theatre\, Flash Musicals Youth Theatre\, London\, HA8 6EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HLP-23rd-Nov-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Cardy":MAILTO:helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.6078978;-0.2813171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Flash Musicals Youth Theatre Flash Musicals Youth Theatre London HA8 6EZ United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Flash Musicals Youth Theatre:geo:-0.2813171,51.6078978 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250908T155116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T084123Z UID:10001099-1764068400-1764082800@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Dollis Brook Revival - River Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the Dollis Brook back to life! \nA total of 8 fun and interactive volunteer events will be held throughout the winter season to restore the Dollis Brook to its former glory. \nActivities include toeboard removal to reconnect the brook to its floodplain\, deflector installation and invasive vegetation management. \nWhere to meet: \nLongland Drive – What 3 Words: lift.fumes.cargo (about half way down – look for the Thames 21 van) \nNearest tube – Totteridge & Whetstone \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up for the event here: Dollis Brook Revival – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/dollis-brook-revival-3/ LOCATION:Dollis Brook\, Whetstone Stray\, Barnet\, N20 8HH\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T095218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T110722Z UID:10001118-1764154800-1764169200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting\, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse! \nThis winter\, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together\, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater\, protect downstream communities\, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife. \nActivities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne in Oxleas and Bostall Woods. These fun\, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals\, all while connecting people with nature! \nWhere to meet: \nOxleas Woods CafĂ© – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live \nNearest station – Falconwood \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to the event here: Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-oxleas-woods-5/ LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250630_112546-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4676617;0.0680179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxleas Wood Cafe Crown Woods Lane London Greater London SE18 3JA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crown Woods Lane:geo:0.0680179,51.4676617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250721T090845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T154047Z UID:10001066-1764241200-1764255600@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Action for Silk stream - River Action Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days. They will be held on the last Thursday of each month. \nActivities include litter picking and vegetation management. \nThe event is free but places are limited so please book here: Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWhere to meet: \nThe Meads Open Space\, Edgware\, Barnet \nNearest tube: Burnt Oak \nNearest Overground: Mill Hill Broadway \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n  \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-river-action-day-6/ LOCATION:The Meads\, Dryfield Road\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-calendar-of-vol-ldates-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Cardy":MAILTO:helen.cardy@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.611229;-0.259336 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Meads Dryfield Road United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dryfield Road:geo:-0.259336,51.611229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251016T163707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T164404Z UID:10001140-1764268200-1764275400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Hack the River: Code for Clean Water DESCRIPTION:đŸ’»đŸŒŠ Join Oxford’s data-driven hackathon to tackle the future of our rivers.\nBook your free place here —> https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/uETSQt0PHsiMImSxDav2 \nRivers are in crisis. Across the Thames basin\, only 6% of rivers and streams are in good ecological condition. From sewage and agricultural runoff to droughts\, floods\, and microplastics\, our waterways face a storm of complex challenges. But hidden in the flow of thousands of collected data points lies the potential to turn the tide. \nHack the River invites coders\, data scientists\, designers\, and environmental problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and technical skills on real-world river data. Over two weeks\, teams will dive into the open-source Oxford Rivers Portal\, select pressing “wicked questions\,” and develop data-powered insights and solutions that can drive real change. \nYou’ll form teams at the kick-off session on 13th November\, collaborate intensively over 13 days\, and pitch your findings to experts from across science\, policy\, and conservation at the closing session on 27th November. Winners will receive a cash prize and all participants may have their work showcased on the Oxford Rivers Portal — shaping the future of river health. \nThis hackathon is part of the GovAqua project\, funded by Horizon Europe\, and delivered by Thames21 in partnership with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology\, The Rivers Trust\, and Makespace Oxford. \n💡 Why join? \n\nTackle urgent environmental challenges with open data\nCollaborate with like-minded innovators\nGain exposure\, win prizes\, and make a real-world impact\n\n🗓 2 weeks | 🏆 Cash prize | 🌐 Real environmental impact \n🧭 Practical Details \n\n📍 Venue: Gallery Space (downstairs)\, Makespace Oxford\n🍾 Refreshments: Paid bar available + free snacks and soft drinks\n📝 Booking: Essential — please reserve your spot in advance\n✉ Questions: Contact claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/hack-the-river-code-for-clean-water/2025-11-27/ LOCATION:Makespace Oxford\, Makespace\, 1 Aristotle House\, Oxford\, OX2 6TP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wikimania_hackathon_2-e1760633027349.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Robertson":MAILTO:claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.7679853;-1.2695746 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Makespace Oxford Makespace 1 Aristotle House Oxford OX2 6TP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Makespace\, 1 Aristotle House:geo:-1.2695746,51.7679853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251023T161236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T161236Z UID:10001146-1764325800-1764333000@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:River Litter Detectives - Limekiln Dock DESCRIPTION:Book your FREE place here! \nCome along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will collect the litter we find and categorise it into sewage-derived litter\, plastic items\, and other types of litter. This will help us determine the quantity of litter turning up along the riverside and investigate which litter category poses the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event\, which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. \nThis event is suitable for anyone (over the age of 10 accompanied by an adult) with an interest in plastic pollution\, or those who want to help monitor and improve the River Thames. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) and weather-appropriate clothing for the day. \nPLEASE NOTE: Access to this site involves climbing a short ladder or climbing over a flood wall. Volunteers with limited mobility may find this challenging. Please contact Felicity if you would like to learn more about this. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Felicity at felicity.rhodes@thames21.org.uk. \nBook your place here! URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-litter-detectives-limekiln-dock-3/ LOCATION:Limekiln Dock\, Junction of Three Colt St/Milligan St\, London\, E14 8AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2025 -Thanks for coming and see you in 2026!,Thames River Watch,tidal thames ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20221203_LimeKiln-Dock_Survey-East-Hub-Group_cT21-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Dhedhi":MAILTO:samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251023T164827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T164827Z UID:10001150-1764333000-1764340200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:River Litter Detectives - Broomhouse Dock DESCRIPTION:Book your place here \nCome along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will collect the litter we find and categorise it into sewage-derived litter\, plastic items\, and other types of litter. This will help us determine the quantity of litter turning up along the riverside and investigate which litter category poses the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event\, which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. \nThis event is suitable for anyone (over the age of 10 accompanied by an adult) with an interest in plastic pollution\, or those who want to help monitor and improve the River Thames. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) that covers your ankles and weather-appropriate clothing for the day as this site tends to be very muddy. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Stephanie at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk \nBook your place here. URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-litter-detectives-broomhouse-dock/ LOCATION:Broomhouse Dock\, SW6 3EH\, Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane\, Fulham\, SW6 3DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Thames River Watch,tidal thames ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20220611_100147-scaled-e1742380532931.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Felicity Rhodes%3A Thames River Watch":MAILTO:felicity.rhodes@thames21.org.uk GEO:51.4655288;-0.197471 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Broomhouse Dock SW6 3EH Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane Fulham SW6 3DS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=SW6 3EH\, Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane:geo:-0.197471,51.4655288 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T091659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T091304Z UID:10001109-1764756000-1764770400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Back in Beck - River Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:Join us to bring the River Beck back to life! \nThe volunteer days will be held on sporadic Wednesdays from 11-3pm throughout the winter season. \nThe project aims to revive the River Beck through Harvington Woods. \nActivities include installing dead hedging to prevent sedimentation of the river and manage access\, litter picking in the stream and surrounding space and installing deflectors in the channel to improve the health of the river \nWhere to meet: \nManor Way – BR3 3LW (What 3 Words: turned.flows.lonely) \nNearest tube – Beckenham Junction \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \n Sign up for the event here: Back in Beck – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/back-in-beck-5/ LOCATION:Harvington Wood\, Manor Way\, Beckenham\, Greater London\, BR3 3LW\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6497-scaled.jpg GEO:51.3979607;-0.0228592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvington Wood Manor Way Beckenham Greater London BR3 3LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Manor Way:geo:-0.0228592,51.3979607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T095336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T110600Z UID:10001119-1764846000-1764860400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting\, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse! \nThis winter\, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together\, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater\, protect downstream communities\, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife. \nActivities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne in Oxleas and Bostall Woods. These fun\, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals\, all while connecting people with nature! \nWhere to meet: \nOxleas Woods CafĂ© – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live \nNearest station – Falconwood \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to the event here: Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods – Thames21 Limited \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. While it’s nothing too strenuous\, activities will include lifting and pulling. Additionally\, the walk from the meeting point to the project site takes approximately 5 minutes. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-oxleas-woods-6/ LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250630_112546-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4676617;0.0680179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxleas Wood Cafe Crown Woods Lane London Greater London SE18 3JA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crown Woods Lane:geo:0.0680179,51.4676617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20250909T095507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T110457Z UID:10001120-1765278000-1765292400@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods DESCRIPTION:Join us to turn Oxleas Woods into a flood-fighting\, biodiversity-boosting powerhouse! \nThis winter\, join us for 17 fun and hands-on volunteer events as we transform Oxleas Woods into a thriving wet woodland. Together\, we’ll help slow the flow of floodwater\, protect downstream communities\, and create a vibrant habitat for wildlife. \nActivities include building leaky dams along the river Wogebourne in Oxleas and Bostall Woods. These fun\, practical activities help slow floodwaters and create vital habitats for local plants and animals\, all while connecting people with nature! \nWhere to meet: \nOxleas Woods CafĂ© – What 3 Words: reply.bleat.live \nNearest station – Falconwood \nWhat to Bring: \nDress for the weather and the task – long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are nettles and brambles. \nPlease bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids. \nWe will bring tea/coffee and biscuits. \nWe will provide all other equipment (including wellies) needed for the event and we look forward to welcoming you! \nEmail charlie.southard@thames21.org.uk if you have any questions. \nAnyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure you have weather appropriate clothing for the day. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nSign up to the event here: Slowing the Flow: Oxleas Woods – Thames21 Limited \n  \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website  https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporateteamdays/ URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/slowing-the-flow-oxleas-woods-7/ LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250630_112546-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4676617;0.0680179 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxleas Wood Cafe Crown Woods Lane London Greater London SE18 3JA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Crown Woods Lane:geo:0.0680179,51.4676617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251023T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T163759Z UID:10001148-1765279800-1765287000@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:Sands End River Clean Up & Litter Detectives DESCRIPTION:Come along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will be collecting the litter we find and categorising it into sewage derived litter\, plastic items\, and other litter. This will help us to determine the quantity of litter turning up along the river side and to investigate which litter category is the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. This event is suitable to anyone (over the age of 10 with an adult) who has an interest in plastic pollution or if you want to help monitor and improve the Thames river. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) that covers your ankles and weather-appropriate clothing for the day as this site tends to be very muddy. \nIf you have any questions please contact Steph at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk \nThis will be a fun\, relaxed event and everyone is welcome to come learn\, explore and enjoy! \nBook your place here  URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/sands-end-river-clean-up-litter-detectives-2/ LOCATION:Broomhouse Dock\, SW6 3EH\, Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane\, Fulham\, SW6 3DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Your Tidal Thames ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0039-scaled.jpg GEO:51.4655288;-0.197471 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Broomhouse Dock SW6 3EH Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane Fulham SW6 3DS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=SW6 3EH\, Junction of Carnwath Road & Broomhouse Lane:geo:-0.197471,51.4655288 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T164523 CREATED:20251023T164423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T164423Z UID:10001149-1765368000-1765375200@www.thames21.org.uk SUMMARY:River Litter Detectives - Bishop's Park DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW\nCome along and join Thames21 as a river citizen scientist on the River Thames. We will collect the litter we find and categorise it into sewage-derived litter\, plastic items\, and other types of litter. This will help us determine the quantity of litter turning up along the riverside and investigate which litter category poses the biggest problem. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our event\, which will cover everything you need to know to carry out a litter survey or clean up with Thames21 Citizen Science Volunteer for Thames River Watch. \nBoth new and existing Thames21 volunteers are encouraged to attend and investigate plastic pollution on the Tidal Thames. \nThis event is suitable for anyone (over the age of 10 accompanied by an adult) with an interest in plastic pollution\, or those who want to help monitor and improve the River Thames. \nThis is an event designed for the community to engage the local public with the river and not for corporates. If you are interested in a bespoke corporate volunteer day. Please visit our website https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/corporatevolunteer \nPlease make sure you have suitable footwear (wellies or boots) that covers your ankles and weather-appropriate clothing for the day as this site tends to be very muddy. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with Stephanie at stephanie.fernandes@thames21.org.uk. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-litter-detectives-bishops-park-3/ LOCATION:Bishops Park\, Bishop's Ave\, SW6 6EA CATEGORIES:Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Volunteer,Your Tidal Thames ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thames21.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/litterpicker.jpg GEO:51.4719586;-0.2162458 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bishops Park Bishop's Ave SW6 6EA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bishop's Ave:geo:-0.2162458,51.4719586 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR