Following restoration work between 2010 and 2015 along this stretch of the upper Wandle, the South East Rivers Trust have been working closely with Sutton council to manage the vegetation and maintain a mix of different plant species.

At this event we will be cutting back bramble and gorse and removing the invasive plant, snowberry. We will also work to remove small sycamore and ash trees to prevent the channel from becoming overshaded if these saplings are left to grow into larger trees.

Some sections of the bank are steep in places and it will be necessary to work from in the river channel, wearing waders.

All tools and equipment, inc. steel toe waders and gloves will be provided.

Meeting point: The greenspace between Mill Road and the River Wandle, next to the Vellum Mill Gallery, Mill Ln, Carshalton SM5 2JR

Google map HERE.

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The parking here is permit holders only, the nearest available street parking is on Strawberry Lane and River Gardens- please watch out for the parking permit ‘zone’ which comes into effect along Mill Lane and can be easily missed.

What to bring: 

We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits but please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Please dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes or wellies.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – please RSVP using the button below and complete the form to secure your spot.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on 4th February.

Minimum age 16 years old, unaccompanied 16 and 17 year old’s will need written parental consent. Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for more information.

Please email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org to:

• Find out more information,
• Cancel your space if you can no longer make it,
• Submit parental consent for unaccompanied16 &17 year old’s.

To read our Health and Safety Guidelines for this event please click HERE.

Photos and video footage will be taken at this event and used by the Trust for promotional purposes (including but not limited to printed materials, social media, newsletters and the website) and potentially shared with our external partners and funders. From time to time, external media agencies could also take photos, film or record our events.

The Trust’s lawful basis for processing this is “Legitimate Interests” under the General Data Protection Regulations. As an individual you have rights. If you wish for SERT to stop processing this data for you, please talk to a member of staff or email info@southeastriverstrust.org.

To read our Privacy Policy and see how we use and look after the information you provide when booking your spot at our events please click HERE.