A single filter for road runoff aided the return of trout to the Wandle after 90 years, yet no agency is monitoring road runoff, not the EA, not National Highways, not councils, so it's not included in any River Basin Management Plans. Joanna Bradley

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WANDLE FORTNIGHT - the celebration of the Wandle by the community for the community - is coming up. Register events and activities and/or apply for a Wandle Grant

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This week's top posts: Bourne again: how Carshalton Park is providing an overflow insidecroydon.com/2024/05/21/bou… #Sutton #Croydon Secret Carshalton 🗝 The Friends of Honeywood Museum Wandle Valley Forum Parks for London

When South East Rivers Trust set out to return trout to the River Wandle, they were optimistic - EA assessments showed water quality in the chalk stream was high. So, when none of the fish survived they investigated, & the cause soon became clear: road runoff🧵

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One last chance left to see our 'Sport Along the Wandle' exhibition. Last day Wednesday 29th May. Watch out for news on our new exhibition that will be coming soon.

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Spotted this rather marvellous Plane on our Wandle adventure with Elly 🌿 Take It Up Wear It Out 🌳 #ThickTrunkTuesday

We are looking forward to being part of the River Summit & Festival today at Morden Hall. If are attending do pay us a visit and produce your own block print and learn about how textiles were printing 300 years ago. We are there between 2-6pm.

You can see our CPRE London presentation on Beddington Farmlands as part of its #TenNewParks Campaign here

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An aged welcome sign by Beddington Park - the promise of Beddington Farmlands has been waiting so so long to be delivered

A wonderful talk from Tony Burton on the Beddington Farmlands campaign as he fulfils his last duties as CPRE London Chair.
Good luck for the future!

We're speaking about the campaign for Beddington Farmlands on Thursday as part of CPRE London's free 'Green spaces for all event' - come along and hear how it can become one of the capital's #TenNewParks

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The wonderful Merton Priory Chapter House under Merantun Way has announced it will now reopen on Sunday 2nd June and every Sunday after till 27th October. If you've not been then a treat is in store. If you've been then there's lots new to discover!

It is the last few days to see our exhibition 'Sport Along The Wandle'. It closes on 29th May. An opportunity to learn about the sporting activities that took and still take place along the banks of the River Wandle. Some are surprising and others disturbing!

We're speaking about the campaign for Beddington Farmlands on Thursday as part of CPRE London's free 'Green spaces for all event' - come along and hear how it can become one of the capital's #TenNewParks

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The ambition for what Beddington Farmlands could be - as described by Mitcham Common Conservators on its welcome panel

Strong action by Wandsworth Council against damage to green space caused by Zippos Circus - will be welcomed by Friends groups across the Wandle Valley who regularly call out misuse of parks and green spaces with little response from authorities

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A morning discussing Beddington Farmlands with Valencia Waste Management and Sutton Council - living more in hope than expectation that the promised nature reserve and public access is on course

Check out CPRE London's 'Green space for all' event next week - we're presenting on the campaign for Beddington Farmlands. Free registration.

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