Category Archives: River Shuttle

Two weeks to second FotS@Danson lake clean-up – sign up now!

Posted on 15/01/2015 by Chris Rose

Friends of the Shuttle is looking forward to its second mass litter pick of Danson Park Lake at the end of this month, after the successful ‘premiere’ last June. The water from the lake flows into the Shuttle in Bexley … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Shuttle sets up own Facebook page

Posted on 07/01/2015 by Chris Rose

To further boost its profile, promote its work, keep existing supporters in touch and garner new recruits, Friends of the Shuttle has set up its own Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheShuttle It’s early days yet, but it will no doubt soon … Continue reading →

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Latest outbreak of excessive ‘vegetation management’ sparks ‘Key habitat features’ list move

Posted on 19/12/2014 by Chris Rose

Several complaints about  a ‘scorched earth’ approach to vegetation management along the River Shuttle over the past couple of weeks, have been relayed to noted local bird recorder Ralph Todd of Bexley RSPB, and further dismay was expressed by a … Continue reading →

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FotS it all about ? – a brief history of looking after Bexley’s little river.

Posted on 17/12/2014 by Chris Rose

Friends of the Shuttle (FotS) was formed in March 2013. For two years previous to this, dedicated volunteers had been working hard to keep the River Shuttle free of litter as part of a Thames21 project that was funded by … Continue reading →

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Shuttle team in Bexley Woods clean-up

Posted on 23/10/2014 by Chris Rose

A beautiful Autumn morning in Bexley Woods was the setting for Friends of the Shuttle’s latest river clean.  We managed to clear several significant in-stream blockages, mostly caused by large fallen tree branches trapping smaller twigs, leaves and rubbish.  The … Continue reading →

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Shuttle team clears 10 sacks of rubbish from river

Posted on 15/10/2014 by Chris Rose

Friends of the Shuttle met on 9 October 2014 and carried out a successful litter pick along a stretch of the river between Crofton Avenue and Penhill Road.  The group collected 10 bags of assorted rubbish (including 5 bags of … Continue reading →

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Thames 21 river conservation events October – December 2014

Posted on 11/10/2014 by jonathanrooks1@outlook.com

Events River Cray Catchment Thames 21 – October to December 2014. Here are the autumn early winter events for Thames21 on the Cray. We have now fully started the Veolia Environmental Trust funded project for the River Cray at Foots … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Shuttle clear 20 bags of litter

Posted on 25/09/2014 by Chris Rose

Mandy Stevens reports: Friends of the Shuttle carried out another successful litter pick along the Riverdale stretch of the river on Thursday 25th September.  We collected 20 bags of assorted rubbish (including 8 bags of recyclables) and assorted bits of … Continue reading →

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