Sunday 18th April saw our volunteers out again, this time following up on a report that a sofa had been dumped into the marginal Lower Thames

It is not clear how this may have been dumped but seems possible that it was from a passing boat, from the bankside it was situated too far out.

Armed with a long rake kindly lent by the Teddington Lock Keeper, volunteers dragged the sofa close to the bank where it could be removed as a hazard to river users and before it started to decay and pollute the river.

As our volunteers moved farther along, more debris was seen and retrieved.

The result of what was collected was one car wheel and two tyres, a full aluminium beer keg, a 5 gallon plastic container,  a 5 litre water bottle, four boat cushions, a sofa-bed and volunteers managed  to fill four large bin bags with litter.

To round off a very enjoyable and satisfying morning, on arriving back at Teddington, Jeff the Lock Keeper greeted us with a cup of  tea and a few laughs.

Thanks to all the staff down at Teddington and all the locks for always making us feel very welcome.

TAC