An Update on The UK River Summit

Communication and collaboration: The key to environmental solutions?  

As we navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing planet, the key to environmental progress lies in facilitating continuous dialogue between various players – from government officials and NGOs to businesses and the public. This event aims to bridge these gaps. Attendees will gain informed knowledge from key environmental stakeholders, be able to ask direct questions, work collaboratively to find solutions, and celebrate our rivers.  

Here, we share an update on the events set to take place throughout the day…

Date, Location, and Schedule: 

Tuesday 21st May 2024 at Morden Hall, South-West London  

• Event opens at 9.30am  

• The UK River Summit Panel begins at 10:15am  

• Lunch at 12:30pm  

• Afternoon activities from 1.30pm – 6pm   

Summit Panel Speakers include: 

• Penny Gane - Head of Practice at Fish Legal 

• Dr Bella Davies – CEO at South East Rivers Trust  

• Shaun Leonard – Director at Wild Trout Trust 

• Jim Murray – Actor and Founder of Activist Anglers 

• Dr Jack Hogan – renowned local historian and member of The Wandle Piscators, The  Fly Connection & South East Rivers Trust. 

 Afternoon activities include: 

• River restoration and hands-on outdoor experiences with South East Rivers Trust, Fishing for Schools, the Wandle Piscators, The National Trust and Orvis UK 

• Panel discussion “Effecting Policy” including Penny Gane, Head of Practice, Fish Legal, Stuart Singleton-White of Angling Trust, Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Carshalton & Wallington, and Shosha Adie of ENDS Report 

• “The Freshwater Emergency: from scarcity to abundance” River Action UK panel chaired by CEO James Wallace, and speakers including Feargal Sharkey, key policy makers and investigators 

• “The History of the River Wandle” talk with Dr Jack Hogan 

• Wandle Industrial Museum: textile printing demonstration and display of works by William Morris, Kilburn, and Liberty’s 

• “Wandle: A River at Risk” film screening with panel of cast and crew including Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Carshalton & Wallington 

• “Hydrotherapy” film screening by Friction Collective 

• The Funny Terns: performance by comic musician duo 

• Art Exhibition with works from Jo Minoprio, Julia Manning, and more 

 Tickets: 

Tickets are now on sale here: UK River Summit – Orvis UK  

Tickets include refreshments and lunch, and all activities on offer during the day.  

Event partners include South East Rivers Trust, Orvis UK, Filson, Fly Fishing for Schools, The Wandle Piscators, The Wandle Industrial Museum, Delivita, and Lakedown Brewing Co.