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Clean Thames Challenge

Thu 19th Jun 2025

Tired of seeing litter along the Thames? Want to make a real difference for our iconic river and its wildlife? The Clean Thames Challenge is back for its second year!

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Running throughout September, the litter picking challenge invites individuals and groups to participate in a variety of ways, all with the shared goal of improving the health of the Thames.

If you are quick to get on board, you’ll get a special delivery – your very own Clean Thames kit, including a hi-vis and a trusty litter picker! But don’t wait too long, kits are first come, first served and won’t last forever.

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In summer 2025 poet and artist Abondance Matanda was one of ten trainees researching objects mudlarked from the Thames by Nicola White for Thames Festival…

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West London Artists by the Thames x Creative Mile / art documentary

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