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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 High Broom Woods. \nActivities include installing dead hedging to prevent sedimentation of the river and manage access\, litter picking in the stream and surrounding space\, installing deflectors in the channel to improve the health of the river and removing invasive vegetation. \nWhere to meet: \nHigh Broom Woods – Eresby Drive entrance – BR3 3SL (What 3 Words: usage.stores.bath) \nNearest train – Eden Park \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: 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/ \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/back-in-beck-7/
LOCATION:High Broom Wood\, South Eden Park Road\, Greater London\, BR3\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - Winter Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately due to the scheduled heavy rain\, we are sorry to have to cancel this walk. We will re-schedule for another date soon. \n  \nJoin us for a guided walk along the Silk Stream Way. \nWe will start at Simmonds Mead Open Space\, Edgware\, NW7 4JH. This is small bit of green space with a stream running through the middle. Meet near the bridge in the centre of the green space. \nWhat3Words: ///over.price.rounds \nWe will walk along the trail\, through Lyndhurst Park\, the Meads Open Space\, Watling Park\, Silk Stream Park and end in Montrose Playing Fields. \nThere is a cafe in Montrose Playing Fields where we can stop for a cup of coffee and chat if you would like to stay. \nThe terrain is pavements and paths. \nWear trainers and dress appropriately for the weather! \nNearest train: Mill Hill Broadway \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-winter-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Simmonds Mead Open Space\, London\, NW7 4PP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream
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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 Café – 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 15 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-9/
LOCATION:Oxleas Wood Cafe\, Crown Woods Lane\, London\, Greater London\, SE18 3JA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Watch training: Thames (Wallingford to Caversham)
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the health of the Thames and other local streams and brooks? \nDo you have half an hour a month to spare? \nDo you want to be part of a research project and become a “citizen scientist”? \nIf the answer to the above questions is yes\, then we invite you to become one of our new Thames Water Watchers! \nApologies\, this event is now fully booked. You can sign up to the waiting list here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/CYp5dxH6Ul9914WVpG04 \nIf you want to be added to our local mailing list to hear about our next opportunity\, please email claire.robertson@thames21.org.uk \nWater watchers test for pollution in their local river or stream regularly\, usually once a month. The data collected helps to protect rivers. All of the data will be shared with the local group\, catchment partnership\, the Environment Agency\, Thames Water\, local councils and the media\, and used to highlight issues in our local rivers and push for improvements and change. \nFor this training event\, we are looking for volunteers who are interested in monitoring the Thames from Wallingford to Caversham. \nA map of the potential sample sites can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/ae2x7h5s  \nThe training event will cover: \n\nAn introduction to river health and river pollution\nIntroduction to citizen science for rivers\nHow to take a freshwater watch sample for phosphates\, nitrates\, and monitor visual pollution (field demonstration)\nCollecting and uploading data to the freshwater watch website\nSelecting a sample site\nBeing a guardian and advocate for your local river: first steps\n\nThis training event is run by Thames21 on behalf of the South Chilterns Catchment Partnership. This project was made possible with support from the Mend the Gap programme. \n \nThe South Chilterns Catchment Partnership is a group of organisations and individuals who are working together for a healthy\, thriving water environment for people and wildlife. Our vision is a network of healthy streams\, rivers and other freshwater habitats\, with flourishing nature and clean\, plentiful water\, particularly in our globally rare chalk streams. People value and enjoy the freshwater environment and use it sustainably\, and nature and communities are resilient to flooding and the effects of climate change.  More information here: https://southchilternscatchmentpartnership.org/
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/freshwater-watch-training-thames-wallingford-to-caversham/
LOCATION:Goring Village Hall\, B4009\, Goring\, Reading\, RG8 9AG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:River Cray at Crayford: Riverside Vegetation Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the River Cray at Crayford! \nBOOK HERE! \nThis is a volunteer session to help cut back the overgrown vegetation on the banks of the River Cray and use it to build a dead hedge. \nWe will be cutting brambles and small saplings to build a dead hedge. A dead hedge is a barrier made from fallen branches\, prunings and other woody debris\, constructed by piling materials between two parallel rows of stakes. It serves as a wildlife habitat for insects\, birds\, and small mammals\, while also acting as a natural fence or windbreak. \nPlease note: A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this event due to the nature of the tasks involved. The cutting will partly be on a steep bank so a level of dexterity and balance is required. There will also be tasks of moving the cut branches to a near by site to build the dead hedge. \nWe will provide all tools\, gloves\, equipment and wellies. \nWhere to meet: \nThis will take place on the near bank of the River Cray on Footpath 106\, near the entrance to the footpath in Barnes Cray Road postcode DA1 4NR. Google link here \nWhat 3 Words: escape.noted.ally \nPublic transport: The nearest Station is Crayford which is 15 mins walk from the meeting point. The closest bus is the 428 which runs along Crayford Way. \nParking: There is free street parking on Barnes Cray Road near the meeting point. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease dress for the weather and the task. Long trousers and sleeves are advisable as there are brambles. Plus layers to keep warm. \nPlease do bring your own water / drink. \nWe will provide refreshments: Tea\, coffee and biscuits. \nThere are no on site facilities however there are corner shops about 5 minutes walk away and Crayford Town Centre is 15 minutes walk away. \nIf you have any questions\, please email samantha.dhedhi@thames21.org.uk. \nThis event is unsuitable for children under 18 years old. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility. We will do our best to make this event as accessible as possible. \nThis event is being run with the Friends of River Cray at Crayford. \nBOOK HERE! \nPLEASE NOTE: This 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/river-cray-at-crayford-riverside-vegetation-management/
CATEGORIES:Experience,River Cray,South East London,Vegetation Management,Volunteer,Waterways and Wellbeing,Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:Action for Silk Stream - Meads and Lyndhurst online information meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be an online Q&A session on January 28th 2026 at 6-7pm. \nAt this meeting you will have an opportunity to meet the team\, hear about the proposals\, see the designs and ask any questions. \nThis meeting is for local residents who are interested in what is going to be happening to their local open space. \nPlease email Silkstream@Thames21.org.uk  if you would like us to send you the online link to join the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/action-for-silk-stream-meads-and-lyndhurst-online-information-meeting/
LOCATION:The Meads\, Dryfield Road\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T150000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Dollis Brook\, Whetstone Stray\, Barnet\, N20 8HH\, United Kingdom
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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. \nPlease book here and for more info :Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day – Thames21 Limited \nWe will be at one of our project sites this month either in Barnet. \nActivities include litter picking\, creating a dead hedge and vegetation removal. \nWhere to meet: \nWatling Park\, Barnet \nNearest tube: Burnt Oak \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/
LOCATION:Watling Park\, Watling Park\, Edgware\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Action for Silk Stream,Silk Stream,SSFRI
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SUMMARY:Thames Road Wetland: Help Manage An Important Wetland
DESCRIPTION:Book Here! \nPlease note that this event is rescheduled from Friday January 9th\, which was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. \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-5/
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
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