28/05/2026
From the Riverbank to the Pub: Let’s Clear the Thames Together This Saturday! 🚣♂️
If you have walked along the towpath from the club down toward Staines recently, you have likely noticed the problem: plastic bottles, crisp packets, and discarded debris caught in the reeds.
Instead of just watching it drift past, a group of us are heading out this Saturday morning, the 30th of May, to do something about it. We are spending three hours clearing this specific stretch of the Thames as part of Big Paddle Cleanup.
As you can see from our video, it's an active, fun morning where you can see the direct impact of your efforts. It is also a casual way to meet new people, working alongside Surrey Canoe Club members, our local team, and neighbors who care about the area. Once the collection bags are full, we are all heading straight to The Kingfisher pub at about 1:00 PM to relax, swap stories, and grab a drink together.
Choose Your Team:
🛶 On the Water: If you can paddle a boat in a straight line, we need you on the river to grab floating debris that can’t be reached from the shore (not suitable for absolute beginners).
🚶♂️ On the Land: Perfect for families, youth, and anyone who prefers to stay on foot to clear the paths and riverbanks.
Logistics:
🗓 When: Saturday the 30th of May, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Come for as long as you can)
📍 Where: Surrey Canoe Club, Thames Side, Laleham, TW18 1FA (Free parking on-site)
🍻 Social: 1:00 PM at The Kingfisher, Chertsey Bridge Road, KT16 8LF
We provide all the necessary kit—litter pickers, gloves, and bags.
To sign up, please email [email protected] or send a quick text/WhatsApp to 07447049157 so we can have enough equipment ready for you.
