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SUMMARY:River Litter Detectives - Queenhithe (CANCELLED)
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-2/
LOCATION:Queenhithe\, City of London\, by the Queenhithe Mosaic\, City of London\, London\, EC4V 3EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Experience,River clean-up,Thames,Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Volunteer,Your Tidal Thames
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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 Sam at samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk. \nBook your place here! \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-litter-detectives-limekiln-dock/
LOCATION:Limekiln Dock\, Junction of Three Colt St/Milligan St\, London\, E14 8AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,River clean-up,Thames,Thames River Watch,tidal thames,Your Tidal Thames
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ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Dhedhi":MAILTO:samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk
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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
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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
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