#virtualtour of the Crane Valley: a video of fish in the Lower Crane at Twickenham, September 2025
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My piece features clothing inspired by J-Fashion, specifically Harajuku, Lolita, and Decora, which ties into my theme: Aiste V.
Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents
There you have it - all the wonderful art by last year's Level 2 Art&Design students at #RichmondCollege ๐ฅฐ You'll find their art as part of a display about the #Burtons and the work @habsandheritage.bsky.social are doing on their mausoleum - & we'll have some exciting news on that coming up soon! ๐
๐จJob alert!๐จ
Weโre hiring a Strategic Projects & Engagement Officer for the Thames Landscape Strategy. Full-time role building partnerships, engaging communities, and delivering projects along the Arcadian Thames, with flexible working based at Holly Lodge, Richmond Park.
More๐http://bit.ly/4n0UwUb
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An evening of talks on the history and restoration of Grove Gardens Chapel and the rich biodiversity of the local area.
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Thursday 11 September
๐ก 6:30 โ 8 PM
๐ Lower Grove Road, Richmond
๐ what3words: ///snows.cave.power bit.ly/46tCGDd
๐ฌ Six Inches of Soil โ free screening at The Exchange, Twickenham, Tue 8 Oct, 7 PM. Inspiring film on young farmers transforming food & soil health + panel discussion. Organised by Do Something Green and chaired by Habitats & Heritage. Free but please register at bit.ly/sios-twicken...
We join the celebration of Yeading Brook at Spider Park last Saturday with over 400 enthusiastic local people, the London Borough of Hillingdon, Let's Go Outside & Learn and Carne Valley Partnership. It was a fantastic day, full of opportunities for community groups to connect and share information
Yesterday's community event celebrating the Yeading Brook, held at Spider Park in Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social
was well attended by local people. The Mayor of Hillingdon was amongst the many visitors.
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Celebrating the Yeading Brook Community Event at Spider Park, Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social on Saturday 6th September 2025. Free entertainment and activities to enjoy. Hosted by Let's Go Outside and Learn.
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#virtualtour of the Crane Valley: here's a short video showcasing Hanworth Air Park @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social in summer, with a particular focus on the Longford River.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ7H...
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Sunshine of Hounslow and Ealing food growing training, Saturdays 2 Aug - 20 Sept. Contact Sharnjeet Bhalla for tickets:
07878990874, sunshineofhounslow@gmail.com
๐ฟ Open Day at Oldfield Meadows
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Sat 12 July | ๐ 10amโ12pm
๐ Hampton TW12 2HP
Help shape a new Nature Conservation site!
๐ณ Community planting
๐จ Kidsโ crafts | ๐งค Litter pick
๐ท Name the site competition
Join us! More info๐ bit.ly/4kOQ1uM
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Our Poetry Walk is on this Sunday 22 June!
The River Thames has inspired poets for centuries. Bring a poem or simply join us for a gentle riverside walk with readings along the way.
A free event part of the Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival
Find out more at bit.ly/RAIevents
๐ฆ Hidden around Kingston Town Centre are QR codes revealing fascinating facts about our local wildlife- from urban hedgehogs to riverside birds.
๐ฆ Head to the All Saints church (market entrance door) to start scanning the first QR Code!
bit.ly/45emXb3
Our celebration will recreate some of the โunpluggedโ, nature-based and joyful atmosphere and events from the time, including Morris dancers, a maypole and a variety of art and food stalls.ย
Please come along and celebrate the founding of your park.
Sweet Thames: walk and poetry readings. The River Thames has inspired poets through the ages. Bring a poem to read or come to listen. Free. Sunday 22/6/2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @habsandheritage.bsky.social
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Travel back in time aboard a vintage Routemaster bus with two fantastic tours on Saturday 14 June โ there's something for everyone:
๐ง Childrenโs Bus Tour โ Bring a Teddy! โ 10.00am
๐๏ธ Heritage Bus Tour โ 1.15pm
๐๏ธ Booking required. These and more events at bit.ly/RAIevents
Discover the story of the now-vanished Kingston Power Station, a landmark of the local skyline for nearly a century. This illustrated talk will also explore the broader history of Britainโs electricity supply and Londonโs impressive legacy of grand power stations.
Kicking off today with a heritage talk at Kingston Power Station, 7pm. Plenty more activities this weekend โ all ages welcome! #Kingstonuponthames
More info ๐https://bit.ly/3Fumyqs
We were so thrilled to take part โ such a lovely day! ๐ฟ Thanks for having us. Here's Charlotte, our Nature Conservation Officer, in action during all the fun!
Join us on Sunday, 11th May, 10 AM โ 2 PM at Kilmorey Mausoleum, St Margarets for a day of plants, nature, and community fun! Enjoy plant sales, free tea & cake, a raffle, nature scavenger hunt, and more. Entry ยฃ3 (kids & supporters free). All proceeds support local heritage. bit.ly/hhplantsale2...
Happy Earth Day! ๐ Celebrate with us by taking action for our rivers on Sunday 27 April, 11am at Crane Park. We'll be we planting reed plugs along the River Crane's edge to improve water quality.
๐ What3words: ///heave.these.bells
Email flo@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
www.trybooking.com/uk/EQPO
๐ Hop on for Kingstonโs Heritage Bus Tour with Mayor Liz Green on Sunday 11 May! with expert commentary, historic stops, and tea & cake to round it off! bit.ly/3RtbhsY
Join the Climate Chat on
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Wednesday, 30 April โฐ 7:30PM
๐ St Jamesโs Church, Hampton Hill. Featuring three local groups making a real difference:
๐ฑHampton Heath Friends
๐Sustainable fashion & circular economy
๐ฅThe Real Junk Food Project
Q&A session | Licensed bar & nibbles
โก๏ธ bit.ly/StJClimateChat
Thank you for sharing this important message!๐ถ๐ฆ For those interested to read more, please visit the 'blog' section on our website habitatsandheritage.org.uk/blog
@habsandheritage.bsky.social and @tcvnational.bsky.social completed one hundred metres of new hedge this week along the A316 and Hospital Bridge Road boundaries with Crane Park. Help us to water. Take a bucket or watering can on your walk and water from the river!
A photograph of the Bazalgette mausoleum. It has railings to the sides and tape across the steps leading down to the door.
Have you seen this exciting opportunity from @habsandheritage.bsky.social ?
They are looking for an Outreach and Education Officer for their project Sir Joseph Bazalgette & the Great Stink of London.
You can find all the details on our website:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs
Our Research Volunteer Mara explored the life and experiences of Lady Isabel Burton, with particular interest in how she fit into the Victorian ideals of woman, wife, companion, and explorer. Maraโs blog examines how Lady Isabel challenged Victorian femininity.
Read it hereโก๏ธ bit.ly/4iAd0sm
A ha-ha was a popular earthwork in the 18th century, built to provide a seamless view of rolling lawns, and this week AOC staff and volunteers teamed up with @habsandheritage.bsky.socialโฌ to clean up, properly date, and assess damage to a ha-ha wall at Kew Gardens! ๐ด๐ณ #localhistory #community
Essential Restoration Work Begins at Grove Gardens Chapel! Built in 1877, this historic chapel fell into disrepair before being restored for community use but subsidence forced its closure. Thanks to funding & support from community and valued partners, restoration has finally begun! bit.ly/43Sr0Jk
