Tides permitting, we generally meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 10am-Noon but this can vary! Do check the website for any last minute or tide related changes before heading out. Volunteers should wear clothing they don't mind getting dirty, sturdy footwear/wellies (no sandals) and waterproof gloves. As the foreshore can be extremely muddy, wellies are a must! Additionally, with rampant vegetation such as stinging nettles, long sleeved shirts, trousers and sunglasses prove beneficial.
Upcoming Group Sessions: Due to a shortage of trained leaders, group sessions will be limited to a very small number of volunteers until new leaders have been fully trained. Given the foregoing, we are also unable to take on any DofE candidates. This page will be updated as and when the situation changes. In the interim, we suggest looking at Thames21 events: https://www.thames21.org.uk/get-involved-2/. Thank you for your understanding.Why join us?
While many of us have been inspired by Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign and David Attenborough's Blue Planet, we need to look no further than our own patch of the river to see the impact of both wilful littering and debris washed up with the tides.
Please join us to make a difference. While litter picking is helpful, this is just the tip of the iceberg. What we really need is behaviour modification, which goes beyond the obvious the "Do Not Litter" message and emphasises recycling; actually USING less plastic and other non-biodegradeable packaging, and an awareness that "flushable" consumer objects put down the loo/drain often find their way into our Thames and onto our towpath. We also work with other entities to influence wider changes and enhance awareness through various initiatives, schemes and campaigns.
Finally, fresh air, good company and a sense of accomplishment are guaranteed during Barnes Tidy Towpath sessions.
We look forward to seeing you soon.