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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our AGM is Wednesday 7th October at the Twickenham Club, 8pm. All members are welcome. After formal business Citizen Zoo CEO Elliot Newton (pictured) will tell us all about re-wilding our urban open spaces. If you are not a member – then why not join us. (see the comments for how to join)

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This poster has just gone up in Craneford Playing Fields, announcing a further stage of river restoration at Twickenham Rifle Club (Supported by FORCE), increasing the restored reach by four times to over 100 metres. Work is due to start on site later in the autumn

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This video features FORCE Trustee and Crane valley CIC chair Rob responding to finding water crowfoot in the newly restored section of the lower Crane at Mereway Nature Park – where there had previously just been a concrete river bed #RiverRestoration

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We have given out 43 litter pickers to local people over the last few years and Catherine handed out two more at a recent event in Mereway. We have more left if you would like one to help us make our local open spaces nicer for everyone

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We love this latest painting from Ceri - several trout in the water overseen by the Crane Guardians as a vision for a bright future

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This looks great - lots of our volunteers plan on taking part!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@treesforcities.bsky.social are working with Hounslow on a community orchard in Avenue Park and hope to hear from residents and park users about plans for design and use. Please complete the survey if you wish to be involved - it closes on 30 September: www.treesforcities.org/avenue-park-...

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There are still a few places left on our free family friendly bat walk - coming up next Wednesday evening (9th September). Check out the link in the comments to book

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A few millimetres of rain and small green patches are emerging across the pale yellow expanse of Kneller Gardens - and yarrow has already come into flower. The resilience of nature continues to surprise

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The volunteer numbers joining Mark and Chris on their river clean ups continue to grow - with a team of eight out yesterday to clear the river between the station and Moormead

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We had 26 children and parents river dipping with us in Crane Park this morning - starting them young!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This is great fun to do if you're a London resident - and some very cool facts learned along the way!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This is remarkable! 7 patches of water crowfoot growing on the bed of the newly restored lower Crane at Mereway - where six months ago it was a bare concrete box channel. Water crowfoot is a prime indicator of healthy rivers and is more associated with Chalk streams than urban channels. Delighted!

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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Calling community groups, charities, schools and local organisations – this is for you 👇 Apply for London Community Energy funding to save money on your energy bills and help build a greener future 💡 Applications close on 30th September. Apply now👇 www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The London Mayor announced the Clean Rivers and Waterways plan last week. Ten strategic locations were identified for co-ordinated investment – and we are delighted to say that these included the whole of the Crane valley catchment with two major new projects supported. @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

FORCE will have a stall at this event on Saturday at Mereway Nature park - everyone is welcome to join us

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop in session for the Crane tidal gates replacement works, which are planned for autumn 2026. This drop-in event will be held on Tuesday 4th August, 2-7pm in Isleworth.

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We are running a free butterfly hunt/survey for all ages next Tuesday morning – meeting at the tower in Crane Park. Please register to attend

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Worse droughts, heatwaves and wildfires combined with a higher flood risk mean that our urban rivers and open spaces are both more precious and more at risk than ever. Please keep on appreciating and supporting them. shorturl.at/04xXM

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‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says

Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on record

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We scored a respectable 7 on our invertebrate monitoring visit to Mill Road in Crane Park. However, water levels were low, temperature was high and the invertebrates were noticeably more lethargic. Our rivers (and open spaces) are desperate for some rain - with none on the horizon....

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Crane Valley Partnership @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Environment Agency has a camera installed in the fish pass at the Mereway Road Weir, Twickenham. Here is some edited footage of fish in the pass. This is great evidence that fish are using the pass to move between the middle and lower Crane. @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social

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Thames21 @thames21.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Want to lead volunteers and help improve our rivers? 🌊 Join our FREE "Leading Action for Healthy Rivers" training in Luton! 🗓️ 12th July 📚 Learn event planning, safety & more. 🔗 book.plinth.org.uk/e/0HVYWzahni... #thames21

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A group of us went to Tolworth Court Farm on Monday to talk to Elliot from @citizenzoo.bsky.social about the amazing work they are doing re-wilding this urban open space with the help of these very friendly Sussex cattle

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Great that the dog dips in Crane Park (by the dragonfly bench and by Crane Park Island) start construction on Monday. It will take a week, and is intended to prevent further erosion of the riverbank and provide safe, managed access to the river for visitors. Thanks to @richmondcouncil.bsky.social

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Another fabulous photo courtesy of Alan Winter. ‘Near Feltham’

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Friends of Kneller Gardens @knellergardens.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Can you help @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social count park users at various locations on Sunday July 12??? These surveys provide valuable insight into park usage. The job is simple and full instructions are provided. If you can help, even just for an hour, sign up on the relevant link below. 1/2

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Friends of Kneller Gardens @knellergardens.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

2/2 Links to sign up: Meadway: volunteersignup.org/PYJFX Donkey/Brazil Mill Woods: volunteersignup.org/4CYKB Pevensey: volunteersignup.org/YTY7P Chase Bridge: volunteersignup.org/XXCCH

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Meadway / Kneller Gardens 12 July 2026 - FORCE survey

Volunteer signup sheet

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We had a really successful Volunteer Sunday with 23 volunteers (including six new faces) joining us. Between us, we achieved a lot! Many thanks to everyone who came out yesterday, and to all our volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all again when we resume Volunteer Sundays in the autumn.

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Meet Doug. Doug is one of the many people helping care for the Crane Valley, giving his time to protect and restore this special place right on our doorstep. Watch his story to hear where his journey with FORCE began. Why not join our community and begin your own story? Link in our bio.

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Here's another one of Alan Winter's fantastic postcards - this one shows children paddling - again, does anyone recognise the location?

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It is Volunteers’ Week - an annual campaign held in June to recognise the contributions of volunteers. So many thanks to everyone who has given their time to FORCE and other organisations in the Crane Valley over the years. Our last Volunteer Sunday of the season is on June 14th. See below

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Here's another one of Alan Winter's postcards - this one is dated 1909 and says it is "Crane Isleworth" - anyone recognise the location? We wonder if it looks more like the Duke of Northumberland River....

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Fatbergs - caused by the accumulation of fat and wet wipes leading to raw sewage backing up and spilling out into rivers. This is part of one of the biggest in recent years, 100 tonnes removed from the Crane last year. Please put fat and wet wipes in the bin and not in the sink, drain or toilet!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our good friend Mark from Thai upon Thames has been venturing further upstream. Gutteridge and Ten Acre Woods are two wonderful nature reserves but Mark did find litter - including several tyres pulled out of the river

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This cross section through a local sewer pipe shows the impact of fat being poured down the sink or drain. The blockage that follows will cause sewage pollution in our homes and/or rivers. See comments below for information on an upcoming trial project

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Our glamorous kingfishers helped us to raise over £70 on our spot the bird competition at the Twickenham May Fair

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We will be at the May Fair tomorrow on Twickenham Green from 10am. Come and find us for a chat about the Crane Valley - and an opportunity to play our famous spot the bird competition!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Finding hire bikes in the River Crane is all too common - so it is great that the Environment Agency, having had success with Lime, has now teamed up with Forest Bikes to launch a further bike retrieval scheme. Please use this if you see one in any local river - let us know if it is working!

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A wonderful picture of a pair of @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social Skylarks. Credit to John Ashburner for this photo

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Richmond CVS @richmondcvs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Love the NHS & want to help improve it? Join the Involvement Pool! Volunteer for a few hours a year to share your experience with NHS and social care organisations & drive positive change To learn more, email involvement@richmondcvs.org.uk or call 0208 843 7945

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Great day yesterday at our volunteer Sunday in the wonderful but less well known Little Park. We seeded gaps in the balsam coverage with native flora and spent time wood chipping the path through park. Thanks to all the volunteers who came out.

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

FORCE joined @richmondcouncil.bsky.social and several community group representatives on Friday to celebrate the 100th birthday of local environmental legend Sir David Attenborough yesterday, by unveiling a small plaque on the tree he planted in 2019, during the borough’s first Youth Climate Summit.

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@zslofficial.bsky.social Marine and Freshwater Conservation are leading a survey to assess public responses to the new river restoration site at Mereway Nature Reserve. We would really appreciate hearing your views through the survey link on the poster below

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy Birthday @zslofficial.bsky.social 200 years of protecting wildlife, inspiring people, and helping nature thrive - we’re proud to work alongside them. And they’re celebrating! The Big Birthday Bash at London Zoo is packed with events. Take a look and join the celebrations - link in the chat

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We still have space on our annual dawn bird walk for International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday - the worldwide celebration of nature's greatest symphony. With the help of expert Keith Martin, we will look for both native and migratory birds. Please join if you can. www.force.org.uk/calendar/ite...

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Dawn Chorus stroll along the River Crane - Friends of the River Crane Environment

This year we are again holding a dawn bird walk from the Shot Tower along the Crane to see the birds at dawn and celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day. Take a walk and catch the early morning bird...

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A shocking photo of a fire that broke out in the allotments at Hatton Fields next to the Upper Duke of Northumberland's River on Sunday evening. We hope to find out more about the impact in due course

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