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Rave On For the Avon
Screening at The UK River Summit, this film features a tapestry of people who love and fight for this river, illustrating how much there is to loose if the Avon continues to face unending pollution….
Innovation is Key
RS Hydro and Proteus Instruments have tackled some of the most complex environmental challenges worldwide. As integral partners of The UK River Summit 2024, find out more about their work here…
The Decline of the Eels
Well-renowned artist, Julia Manning’s work, “The Decline of the Eels”, will be on display at The UK River Summit. Here, Julia explains what inspired her to create this powerful series…
Wandle News
With The UK River Summit set to take place at Morden Hall on the River Wandle in under a month, we spoke to someone at the epicentre of the local community; the founder of Wandle News, Olivia Herlily. Here, Olivia shares her story, the motivation behind her work, and a bit about what the Wandle means to her…
An Update on The UK River Summit
Here, we share an update on events set to take place at the UK River Summit. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant day…
Introducing The Wandle Piscators
Come and “Meet the Cast” of the Wandle Piscators, and get involved in fishing, Riverfly monitoring, river restoration, and water quality testing experiences too.
Our new event artwork!
We feel extremely lucky to work with talented and passionate individuals, working across a range of different sectors and skills.
The River Wandle at the Heart of the Community
We are delighted to have Bobby Dean present at this year’s UK River Summit. His passion for the River Wandle is infectious.
What does your River mean to you?
It’s really important to us that this event has a strong sense of community, which is why last week we gathered together with local community groups to talk about opportunities for their involvement…
The Funny Terns
Theatre-maker, comedy songwriter and eco-activist Angus Barr will be joined by award-winning campaigner and founder of City to Sea, Natalie Fée. Together they will save the planet using only cheap stringed instruments and their voices.
Wandle Industrial Museum
We are pleased to announce that, as an integral part of the River Wandle Community, the Wandle Industrial Museum will be leading an afternoon workshop at The River Summit & Festival on 21st May at Morden Hall.
South East Rivers Trust Launch the ‘Everyday River Heroes’ Campaign
Landing on our website, we know you care about rivers and their habitats, and so we’d like to share this invite for you to join SERT’s new program called Everyday River Heroes.
Morden Hall and The UK River Summit
The UK River Summit & Festival is set to take place at Morden Hall on the River Wandle, London, on the 21st May 2024.
Landmark Ruling for our Rivers
A Yorkshire angling club fighting to restore Upper Costa Beck, a formerly prime trout and grayling fishery near Pickering now degraded by pollution - working with environmental organisation Fish Legal - have won a landmark judicial review in the High Court against the Government and the Environment Agency of its defective river improvement plans.
Embracing the Autumn Chill - Wild Swimming in the Pyrenees
As the vibrant colours of autumn start to paint the landscape, tree by tree and the air carries a refreshing crispness, we continue our daily wild swimming ritual.
BDQ Beer Co.
The River Festival in France is supported by some of the world's best outdoor brands, but it also recognises the importance of underpinning the event with local knowledge and products. We were therefore thrilled that this year, for the second year running, local artisan brewers BDQ Beer Co. pledged their support for The River Festival.
Top 5 Tips to Encourage Permaculture Beginners to Give it a Go
As a complete beginner last year, I have discovered how rewarding starting to create permaculture designs can be. With hard work and close attention to the living world, I have started to get a little braver to experiment and see things in a different way such as how I can use what I would normally discard.
Starting to Winter the Garden at L’Oasis
The garden at L’Oasis is central to the ethos and values of the River Festival. It’s been created as both a wildlife haven and provides a rich harvest of vegetables and fruit to share with friends.
Celebrate, Educate, Integrate
Celebrate, Educate, Integrate: A round-up of this year’s River Festival in France