Join in Thamesmead Canal Clean-Ups

Trust Thamesmead is returning to the waters on Monday 19 July to carrying on with the Trust Thamesmead/Thames21 joint canal clean-ups in Thamesmead, as part of their new staff volunteering policy.

The clean-up on 19 July is just one of five happening over the summer months. “We were all surprised at how much rubbish we pulled out of the canal during our last clean-up; 0.130 tons worth which is the equivalent of 24 stone!” said Trust Thamesmead's Marketing and Communication's Officer Julia Hickson. “The clean-ups are vital not only for the health and well being of local wildlife but to make the area look cleaner and prettier; a place where people want to live and explore. We really want to get residents involved and take ownership and feel pride in their local area and most of all, enjoy it.”

Here is a list of Thamesmead Canal Clean-ups taking place this summer:

DATE            TIME                      MEETING POINT
19 July          12:00-3:00pm        Trust Thamesmead
                                                    19a Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead Town Centre

1 August       9:00-11:30am        Windrush Primary School
                                                    Bentham Road

7 August       9:00-11:30am         Boiler House Roundabout
                                                    Crossway/Carlyle/Bentham Road roundabout

11 August     11:00am-3:00pm   Sanderling Court

31 August     11:30am-3:30pm   Trust Thamesmead
                                                    19a Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead Town Centre

The canal clean-ups are subject to good weather conditions. All you need are comfy clothes; Thames21 will provide H&S information, safety boots and gloves.

To get involved please call Thames21's Solomon Small T: 020 7248 7171.