Clean-up Reports

December cleanup report

Despite the unpromising damp start to the day, nearly 30 volunteers turned up to clean the stretch in Merton upstream from North Road and along Wandle Bank. 

The usual array of bits of old carpet, metal, bikes, wheels, tyres and of course shopping trolleys were pulled out of the cold, damp silt.  Care had to be taken as the water was fast flowing and deep in places. 

A couple of trolleys were also retrieved from the river running alongside Sainsburys and were delivered back to the supermarket!

As can be seen seasonal drinks were enjoyed afterwards in the William Morris at Merton Abbey Mills.  Nick Spencer was also presented with a t-shirt to mark his award of Wandle Trust Volunteer of the Year.

Thanks to all our volunteers: Alan, Alex, Andy P, Chris, Diana, Duncan, Emilio, Erica, Gideon, Gill, Ion, Jane, John B, John M, John W, Miriam, Nathan, Neil, Nick M, Nick S, Nigel, Paul, Peter, Rob, Sally, Sue, Theo and Thomas

Previous Reports

2007
November's Report
October's Report
September's Report
August's Report
July's Report
June's Report
May's Report
April's Report
March's Report
February's Report
January's Report

2006
December's Report
November's Report
October's Report
September's Report
August's Report
July's Report

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