Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday 13 Mar 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Colne Valley Regional Park(CVRP) team and the Canal and River Trust are teaming up again for a litter picking and general tidy up session, and this time we will be focusing on cleaning up the Slough Arm.
We will also be teaming up with the Friends of the Colne Valley Park, Friends of the Slough Canal and Hillingdon Litter Pickers.
With this great partnership we are hoping to clear a large section of the Slough Arm.
Would you like to join us and help us keep the Colne Valley Park clean? Please email [email protected] to find out more.
Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 10:00-14:00 (volunteers can leave when they wish)
Work location: Slough Arm, the start of the Arm Cowley, heading towards Iver
Parking:
Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Packet Boat Lane, Cowley
Uxbridge
UB8 2JJ
Please note, the Marina has kindly asked us to car-share where possible. If you can arrive on foot, even better! They will close the car park at 4 PM, so please ensure you leave before then.
Meeting location:
On the Grand Union Canal Slough Arm, by the walking bridge that connects the Slough Arm and Packet Boat Waterside & Marina.
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Google map point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fqrAxiM2xvpN8vDMA
The Canal and River Trust is helping us organise this event. They will be bringing a boat along the Slough Arm, as well as all essential tools, biscuits, and hot drinks. Toilet facilities will also be available on the boat.
Read here about our last litter pick session by Denham Deep Lock.
Booking Instructions
If you would like to take part, please contact Bergey ([email protected]) who is organising, so she will know how many litter pickers to bring.
What to wear and bring:
✅ Sturdy boots, as the ground might be slippery
✅ Clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty
✅ A waterproof coat, just in case it rains
✅ Lunch – If you plan to join us for the whole session, please bring your own lunch and drink
✅ Gloves and litter pickers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them
