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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The Yeading Brook Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join The Friends of Headstone Manor Park for a free Yeading Brook Clean Up event as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nThe starting point will be outside the Moat Cafe at 09.30 am. \n\n\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and bring a drink/snack. \nWellington boots are a must; FoHMP will provide all other equipment. \nFor more information\, email fohmrg@gmail.com \nThe activity is aimed at adults only. \nBook your place here. \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-yeading-brook-clean-up/
LOCATION:Headstone Manor Recreation Park\, Pinner View\, Harrow HA2 6PX\, Pinner View\, Harrow\, London\, HA2 6PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Action for Silk Stream - River Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free our Action for Silk Stream monthly volunteering days as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nPlease book here: Action for Silk Stream LRW Volunteer day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be in Rushgrove Park\, Barnet \nActivities include balsam bashing and  litter picking. \nBalsam is an invasive plant that we don’t want to see growing along our riverbanks. The best and easiest way to remove it is by pulling it out by hand. It’s easy to spot and easy to pull out. We guarantee that by the end of the day\, you will be an expert in this activity!! No previous experience necessary! \nWhere to meet: \nRushgrove Park\, NW9 6RD \nWhat3Words: ///snows.divisions.steer \nNearest tube: Colindale \nNote – There are no toilets on site. \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-2/
LOCATION:Rushgrove Park\, Western Entrance\, Rushgrove Park\, Rushgrove Avenue\, NW9 6RD
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,London Rivers Week 2026,Silk Stream,SSFRI,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Deptford Creek Fish Survey [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the aquatic life that calls Deptford Creek home? Join Creekside Discovery Centre on a FREE fish survey as part of London Rivers Week 2026. \nDuring last year’s surveys\, we recorded species including Sea Bass\, Common Goby\, Three-spined Stickleback\, Dace and Eel\, highlighting the importance of the Creek as a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. \nThis survey forms part of a series of regular wildlife surveys looking at all species that use the Creek\, including fish\, birds\, invertebrates\, plants and even algae. The data collected helps assess habitat quality and informs future habitat management. \nNo previous experience is needed — this session is suitable for beginners as well as those who have attended surveys before. \nWhat to expect\n\nA guided fish survey led by experienced staff\nHands-on monitoring of fish species using safe survey techniques\nSupport with identifying species and learning about their life cycles and habitats\nAn opportunity to contribute to long-term monitoring of Deptford Creek\n\n  \nWhat to bring\n\nClothing suitable for the weather\nTrousers and socks that can get wet or muddy\nAll specialist equipment\, including waders\, will be provided\n\nThis event is suitable for adults and children aged 10+. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBook your place here.\nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-deptford-creek-fish-survey/
LOCATION:Creekside Discovery Centre\, 14 Creekside\, Deptford \, London\, SE8 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Creekside Low Tide Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Creekside Discovery Centre for a free Low Tide Walk in Deptford Creek as part of London Rivers Week 2026.  \nWith the help of our guides\, you will get down onto the river bed\, explore the ecology and wade into the natural and social histories of this fantastic urban space. \nBy observing and appreciating the variety of wildlife in Deptford Creek\, we hope to foster a greater connection between people and the urban nature around them. \nA Low Tide Walk takes about 2 hours\, which includes putting on waders and preparing for the river\, walking up and back down the river\, using nets to observe the wildlife under the water\, and washing waders and hands after the walk. Please arrive promptly for the time stated at the event. \nBy joining our conservationists on this wade into Deptford Creek\, you will learn about the variety of ways we are working to better understand and support wildlife in the Creek. \nWaders and mud sticks will be provided. \nOnly children aged 8 and above can join this activity. All U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBook your place here.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-creekside-low-tide-walk/
LOCATION:Creekside Discovery Centre\, 14 Creekside\, Deptford \, London\, SE8 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: The Kyd Brook: Living alongside a suburban river 1920s-2020s. A walk through Petts Wood [FULLY BOOKED - Waitlist Available]
DESCRIPTION:Join urban sociologists Emma Jackson and Louise Rondel and local historians Mel Wright and Andrea Stevens for a FREE guided\, London Rivers Week 2026 walk which traces the route of the Kyd Brook through the suburb of Petts Wood. We will learn about the development of Petts Wood in the 1920s and 1930s and consider how this has impacted on the Kyd Brook. We will also share ‘tales from the Kyd Brook’\, stories gathered at a residents’ workshop which took place during London Rivers Week 2025 which reflect on what it is like to live alongside the brook. We will follow the Kyd Brook into the National Trust woods which once provided the timber for the Petts’ shipyards including at Woolwich and Deptford. From here\, we will leave the brook as it continues its course into Chislehurst then\, as the River Quaggy\, into Greenwich and Lewisham\, joining the River Ravensbourne to eventually flow into the Thames at Deptford. \nAs we walk\, we will invite attendees to share their own knowledge and reflections on living alongside London’s smaller waterways. \nDate: Thursday 28th May \nTime: 6 to 8pm \nMeet at: Station Square\, Petts Wood by JDM\, BR5 1NA \nPlaces are limited\, please sign up here: https://www.pettswood.org.uk/events   \nRoute: \n\nThe route is approximately 2½ km/1½ miles.\nIt is mostly on pavements and will involve crossing some moderately busy roads.\nThe end of the walk will be in the woods where the ground can be uneven.\n\nWhat to Bring: Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear for uneven ground. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle\, sun cream and a hat\, depending on the weather \nPetts Wood and Hawkswood Access Able guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/petts-wood-and-hawkwood-national-trust \nThere are toilets available at the meeting point – on the train station platforms and by request nearby at The Daylight Inn. \nInformation about Petts Wood Station\, including accessibility information: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/petts-wood/ \nInformation about the Daylight Inn\, including accessibility information from CAMRA: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/daylight-inn-petts-wood-128148 \nAll U18s must be accompanied by an adult. \nContact: \nFor more details\, contact: louise.rondel@gmail.com \nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-the-kyd-brook-living-alongside-a-suburban-river-1920s-2020s-a-walk-through-petts-wood/
LOCATION:Greenford
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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SUMMARY:London Rivers Week 2026: Poetry Open Mic Night - Rivers Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join Poets in Putney for a free poetry session celebrating London Rivers Week 2026! \n\n\n\nThe event will be held at The Hall\, Putney Public Library and will be dedicated to rivers. \nWhether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out\, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Come showcase your talent\, listen to others\, or simply soak in the poetic atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts in the heart of Putney! \n  \n📝 What Happens at a Poets in Putney – Poetry Open Mic Night? \nEvery open mic is a little different\, but Poets in Putney is all about being relaxed\, informal\, and inclusive. \nWhether you’re an amateur\, a professional\, or just poetry-curious\, you’re welcome here. You can book a ticket as a performer or an audience member – either way\, we’d love to have you. \nI’ll host the evening and call up all registered performers one by one for their slot. If there’s time at the end\, we’ll invite anyone from the audience who wants to give it a go. \n  \nPoets in Putney sells out every month\, so ticket registration is essential. \nPerformers & Audience tickets must be booked to secure your spot! \nBook your spot here.\nIf you sign up for the event but later find that you can’t attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. This way\, we can offer your spot to someone else who would love to participate.
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/london-rivers-week-2026-poetry-open-mic-night-rivers-edition/
LOCATION:Putney Public Library\, SW15 2DR
CATEGORIES:London Rivers Week 2026
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