Thames21
@thames21.bsky.social
💧 Environmental charity that works with communities to restore and look after rivers, water and nature across London and the Thames Basin.💧
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Thames21
@thames21.bsky.social
· Jul 14
🌦️The UK is increasingly breaking heat and rainfall records due to the climate emergency, the Met Office has warned.🌊There’s no doubt that our rivers will need to become more climate resilient to cope with these changes. 🧵⬇️
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Ist of December so my mother is baking gingerbread men, and I’m really not sure if there’s something wrong with her oven or this is some kind of death threat.
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ist of December so my mother is baking gingerbread men, and I’m really not sure if there’s something wrong with her oven or this is some kind of death threat.
🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼Super thanks to the volunteers who showed love to the Thames foreshore at Limekiln Dock on Friday. 🌊 🌿🌊🧵⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼Super thanks to the volunteers who showed love to the Thames foreshore at Limekiln Dock on Friday. 🌊 🌿🌊🧵⬇️
Great to see members of our 'IR' team coming together in Greenwich, southeast London, to exchange knowledge and build skills around nature-based solutions for flood prevention. From exploring effective leaky dams to sharing best practices, it was a valuable day of collaboration and learning.
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Great to see members of our 'IR' team coming together in Greenwich, southeast London, to exchange knowledge and build skills around nature-based solutions for flood prevention. From exploring effective leaky dams to sharing best practices, it was a valuable day of collaboration and learning.
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Spot the find. An easy one. Mudlarking is about ‘getting your eye in’, i.e. looking for perfect shapes & colours of artefacts that don’t appear naturally among the stones, gravel, mud, sand and rubble of the Thames Foreshore. Scanning as I walk, a pop of green grabs my attention. A child’s marble.
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Spot the find. An easy one. Mudlarking is about ‘getting your eye in’, i.e. looking for perfect shapes & colours of artefacts that don’t appear naturally among the stones, gravel, mud, sand and rubble of the Thames Foreshore. Scanning as I walk, a pop of green grabs my attention. A child’s marble.
🎺We are accepting expressions of interest to participate in London Rivers Week 2026 (Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st June). London Rivers Week is a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to connect with and appreciate London’s rivers and the projects to restore them.⬇️🧵
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
🎺We are accepting expressions of interest to participate in London Rivers Week 2026 (Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st June). London Rivers Week is a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to connect with and appreciate London’s rivers and the projects to restore them.⬇️🧵
Great that Thames21's Aggie Hodges featured in today's @theipaper.com discussing Wallingford Beach's bathing water status. Fantastic report by Lucie Heath. Read full story here: inews.co.uk/news/england...
England has just two clean river bathing spots - despite calls for 100 by 2030
The i Paper and environmental charities have been calling on the Government to introduce 100 clean bathing spots in rivers by 2030
inews.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Great that Thames21's Aggie Hodges featured in today's @theipaper.com discussing Wallingford Beach's bathing water status. Fantastic report by Lucie Heath. Read full story here: inews.co.uk/news/england...
Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Search is on for the German hairy snail in London
Conchologists, and citizen scientists team up to seek out endangered mollusc species along River Thames
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Conservationists are working to protect London’s uniquely 'charming hairy snail' — and Thames21 is proud to be supporting this project with @citizenzoo.bsky.social,
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@zslofficial.bsky.social, and many other fantastic partners. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Our very own Liz Gyekye featured in this great @nytimes article. Glad that she was able to keep pushing this important issue into the spotlight, so the key stakeholders take urgent action to clear this waste up and protect the River Cherwell. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our very own Liz Gyekye featured in this great @nytimes article. Glad that she was able to keep pushing this important issue into the spotlight, so the key stakeholders take urgent action to clear this waste up and protect the River Cherwell. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Our very own Liz Gyekye featured in this great @nytimes article. Glad that she was able to keep pushing this important issue into the spotlight, so the key stakeholders take urgent action to clear this waste up and protect the River Cherwell. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our very own Liz Gyekye featured in this great @nytimes article. Glad that she was able to keep pushing this important issue into the spotlight, so the key stakeholders take urgent action to clear this waste up and protect the River Cherwell. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
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“Mercury can leak out and become a threat to marine life”...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/mercury...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/mercury...
“Mercury can leak out and become a threat to marine life”
Researchers warn about the consequences of global warming for the environment.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“Mercury can leak out and become a threat to marine life”...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/mercury...
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/mercury...
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This looks like an interesting opportunity #rivers
➡️Looking for ways to get involved in citizen science and help gather data on river health? Join our riverfly monitoring training session at Chalvey Community Hub in Slough on 23rd Nov.
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
Urban Riverfly Training at Chalvey Community Hub
<p>Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Riverfly Monitor! For more information about the Urban Riverfly scheme, which was developed by the Riverfly Partnership, please click <a href="https...
ow.ly
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This looks like an interesting opportunity #rivers
➡️Looking for ways to get involved in citizen science and help gather data on river health? Join our riverfly monitoring training session at Chalvey Community Hub in Slough on 23rd Nov.
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
Urban Riverfly Training at Chalvey Community Hub
<p>Thank you for your interest in becoming an Urban Riverfly Monitor! For more information about the Urban Riverfly scheme, which was developed by the Riverfly Partnership, please click <a href="https...
ow.ly
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
➡️Looking for ways to get involved in citizen science and help gather data on river health? Join our riverfly monitoring training session at Chalvey Community Hub in Slough on 23rd Nov.
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
🏃♀️Hurry to secure your place here: ow.ly/qx3B50Xtoih
#thames21 #slough
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Some tiny treasures from the Thames last week. The oldest is a clay tobacco pipe bowl, stem is missing, but dating from 1640-1680. Partial Georgian-era buckle, made from pewter, possibly from a shoe. Eurocoin token for a slot machine and a brass/paste brooch, shaped like a bow, could be 1950s.
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Some tiny treasures from the Thames last week. The oldest is a clay tobacco pipe bowl, stem is missing, but dating from 1640-1680. Partial Georgian-era buckle, made from pewter, possibly from a shoe. Eurocoin token for a slot machine and a brass/paste brooch, shaped like a bow, could be 1950s.
😀The government is expected to sign a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes into law today. Thames21’s Liz Gyekye made an excellent appearance on BBC Breakfast earlier this morning talking about the great news.⬇️
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
😀The government is expected to sign a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes into law today. Thames21’s Liz Gyekye made an excellent appearance on BBC Breakfast earlier this morning talking about the great news.⬇️
Did you catch us on BBC South this evening regarding the news about the massive illegal waste dump threatening the River Cherwell? T21's Claire Robertson spoke about the environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight in Oxfordshire. Watch back 2mins 18 secs in. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸BBC
📸BBC
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Did you catch us on BBC South this evening regarding the news about the massive illegal waste dump threatening the River Cherwell? T21's Claire Robertson spoke about the environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight in Oxfordshire. Watch back 2mins 18 secs in. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
📸BBC
📸BBC
Thames21 warns: All river stakeholders must act FAST to stop a massive illegal waste dump from hitting the River Cherwell. Thames21's Claire Robertson was quoted in the
@theoxfordmail.bsky.social over the weekend. Read more below.⬇️
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2562376...
@theoxfordmail.bsky.social over the weekend. Read more below.⬇️
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2562376...
Humongous rubbish pile by Cherwell in limbo a month after probe launched
The Environment Agency is over a month into its probe on the massive waste heap by the Oxfordshire River Cherwell which is yet to be moved.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thames21 warns: All river stakeholders must act FAST to stop a massive illegal waste dump from hitting the River Cherwell. Thames21's Claire Robertson was quoted in the
@theoxfordmail.bsky.social over the weekend. Read more below.⬇️
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2562376...
@theoxfordmail.bsky.social over the weekend. Read more below.⬇️
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2562376...
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Harrow Litter pickers are hosting an event on the 23rd November with @thames21.bsky.social and @brentpollution.bsky.social at 10am to help to clear up the Edgeware Brook. Meet at Methuen Close Edgeware HA8, There will be litter picking and Water Testing. People with Waders very welcome!
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Harrow Litter pickers are hosting an event on the 23rd November with @thames21.bsky.social and @brentpollution.bsky.social at 10am to help to clear up the Edgeware Brook. Meet at Methuen Close Edgeware HA8, There will be litter picking and Water Testing. People with Waders very welcome!
Thanks so much for your kind words Liz.
As Liz says, please join us. All are welcome. 😊
As Liz says, please join us. All are welcome. 😊
Calling all litter detectives. The marvellous team at @thames21.bsky.social have two events on 28th Nov, at Limekiln Dock 10.30-12.30, & at Broomhouse Dock (Fulham) 12.30- 2.30pm. If you’d like to help them collect & categorise river plastic, link to register here www.thames21.org.uk/event/river-...
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words Liz.
As Liz says, please join us. All are welcome. 😊
As Liz says, please join us. All are welcome. 😊
All river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, need to work together in a swift manner to prevent a massive illegal waste dump from being washed into the River Cherwell, according to environmental charity Thames21.⬇️ 📸©Thames21
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
All river stakeholders, including the Environment Agency and Cherwell District Council, need to work together in a swift manner to prevent a massive illegal waste dump from being washed into the River Cherwell, according to environmental charity Thames21.⬇️ 📸©Thames21
🪇🎂🥳This year marks the 21st anniversary of Thames21 — two decades and one year of working with our volunteers, local communities, partners and funders to help protect the River Thames, its tributaries and surrounding ecosystems.⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🪇🎂🥳This year marks the 21st anniversary of Thames21 — two decades and one year of working with our volunteers, local communities, partners and funders to help protect the River Thames, its tributaries and surrounding ecosystems.⬇️
🗺️Part of the Lewisham community?
🗓️Join us on Saturday 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
🗓️Join us on Saturday 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
Celebrating the Ravensbourne: Shaping its future together
Join us in imagining the future of Riverdale Sculpture Park, a place shaped by water, people, and time.
ow.ly
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🗺️Part of the Lewisham community?
🗓️Join us on Saturday 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
🗓️Join us on Saturday 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
😊Delighted that our River Ching project has featured in today's Waltham Forest Echo.🐟
We are exploring ways to improve the health of the River Ching.
Read full story here: walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/11/13/w...
#riverching #walthamforestecho #rivers #fishbarriers #fish #wildlife
We are exploring ways to improve the health of the River Ching.
Read full story here: walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/11/13/w...
#riverching #walthamforestecho #rivers #fishbarriers #fish #wildlife
Weirs in River Ching may be removed to boost fish population
Environmental charity Thames21 is studying the feasibility of removing physical barriers like weirs in a bid to increase fish biodiversity and migration in the River Ching
walthamforestecho.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
😊Delighted that our River Ching project has featured in today's Waltham Forest Echo.🐟
We are exploring ways to improve the health of the River Ching.
Read full story here: walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/11/13/w...
#riverching #walthamforestecho #rivers #fishbarriers #fish #wildlife
We are exploring ways to improve the health of the River Ching.
Read full story here: walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/11/13/w...
#riverching #walthamforestecho #rivers #fishbarriers #fish #wildlife
🗺️Part of the Lewisham community?
🗓️Join us on Sunday, 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
🗓️Join us on Sunday, 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
Celebrating the Ravensbourne: Shaping its future together
Join us in imagining the future of Riverdale Sculpture Park, a place shaped by water, people, and time.
ow.ly
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🗺️Part of the Lewisham community?
🗓️Join us on Sunday, 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
🗓️Join us on Sunday, 15th November, for an informative session at Riverdale Sculpture Park from 11am to 1pm followed by a co-making workshop at The Blue Garage from 2pm.
➡️ ow.ly/sSQz50XqsOW
#thames21 #lewisham
📍Join us on the 17th November at Woodlands Farm, Welling, for an informative discussion on the benefits, different types of natural flood management (NFM), and the works happening in Oxleas Wood and Bostall Woods.
🔗 ow.ly/c6Mr50XmnW6
#thames21 #bexley
🔗 ow.ly/c6Mr50XmnW6
#thames21 #bexley
November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📍Join us on the 17th November at Woodlands Farm, Welling, for an informative discussion on the benefits, different types of natural flood management (NFM), and the works happening in Oxleas Wood and Bostall Woods.
🔗 ow.ly/c6Mr50XmnW6
#thames21 #bexley
🔗 ow.ly/c6Mr50XmnW6
#thames21 #bexley
Thames21 welcomes the government’s long-awaited announcement on a timeline for the already-agreed ban on the sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic by 2027.🧵⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Thames21 welcomes the government’s long-awaited announcement on a timeline for the already-agreed ban on the sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic by 2027.🧵⬇️