London Rivers Week runs from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May 2026. There are great local events going on in around Ealing to celebrate London Rivers Week organised by CURB - Clean Up the River Brent. London Rivers Week 2026 is organised by Thames 21. Its a week to celebrate all of London’s rivers and... Continue Reading →
Help Clear Himalayan Balsam from River Brent with CURB
Join CURB - Clean Up the River Brent to help remove invasive Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Brent on Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May at 11 am. This is two hours of very satisfying outdoor work, helping us reclaim the river banks from Himalayan balsam for more diverse, river and wildlife-friendly... Continue Reading →
Volunteer for River Brent Clean-up on 28 March
Join Clean up River Brent - CURB and LAGER Can on Saturday 28 March and volunteer for River Brent clean up. Meet at the Pear Tree Park Bistro for a 10 am start. They will be working in the park and along the river banks to remove rubbish, flotsam and jetsam. This is part of... Continue Reading →
The Wet Wipe Ban & Crisis: Blocking Our Rivers
Anyone who has used a wet wipe to clean a baby’s bottom knows how effective and satisfying they are to use. But Britain’s sewers and rivers are repeatedly, and damagingly clogged by wet wipes. The government is planning a plastic wet wipe ban, but can it be that simple? CURB (Clean up River Brent) discuss... Continue Reading →
Volunteering Opportunities with Ealing Park Rangers
Join the Ealing Park Rangers to work on essential conservation projects in Ealing Parks. Every Tuesday morning a group of Ealing’s Park Rangers goes out with volunteers to do outdoor maintenance tasks. As a volunteer you will engage in a range of activities from coppicing our woodlands to clearing riverside areas. These activities are replicating... Continue Reading →
River Brent clear up at Pitshanger Park in August
Join CURB and LAGER Can at Pitshanger Park for River Brent clear up. It's on Sunday 17 August 2025 from 10:00-13:00. They are meeting at the Old Bowls Pavilion in Pitshanger Park. Join in a large-scale clean-up of the river banks, and channel. Volunteers can work on the banks and park, or wade. A boat... Continue Reading →
