On Tuesday 29th July, over 200 local residents gathered at the Wharf restaurant in Teddington in a show of unity and defiance. Organized by the team from the Wharf, local businesses and SOLAR (Save Our Lands and River), the meeting was more than a protest—it was a declaration of local pride and environmental care The …
community united in opposition to the thames sewer pump at the wharf Read More »
Date: 17 AugustTime: From 10:45 AMLocation: Burnell Avenue Greenspace, TW10 7YE Get ready for a fantastic day outdoors at the Picnic & Paddle event, hosted by SOLAR (Save Our Lands And River)! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just curious to try it out, this event is for everyone. Bring your paddle-board or kayak and join us in celebrating the beauty …
In late 2023, approximately 2,300 people objected to Thames Water’s original plans, forcing them to change their proposal. If 1,000s of people register their objection via the consultation, we have a better chance of stopping the Thames Sewage Pump. How to object There are different ways for people to register their objections. At SOLAR, we …
We are pleased to be working alongside the team from the Mayors for a Drinkable Thames campaign, which is bringing together the Mayors from up and down the river from Teddington to campaign for a drinkable Thames. This means a river that people can swim in safely, where children can learn water sports without fear …
On 3rd June, SOLAR’s Ian McNuff was the first caller into LBC to speak to the Secretary of State, Steve Reed challenging him on Thames Water’s Treated Sewage Pump plan and inviting him to visit Teddington to learn more (see above). Later that same day, Munira Wilson MP followed up the invitation in the House …
SECRETARY OF STATE STEVE REED CHALLENGED BY SOLAR’S IAN MCNUFF LIVE ON LBC Read More »
On Tuesday 13 May, local charity Save Our Lands and River (SOLAR) were interviewed by BBC London News, expressing growing concerns about the Thames Sewage Pump proposed by Thames Water as well as their continued poor performance. Watch the video above or via our Instagram Channel
We are pleased to let people know that on Monday 16th June, between 7&9pm, the Teddington Society, in collaboration with the Lensbury Club are arranging an event to help local people appreciate the issues and understanding the threats and pressures on the Thames. There will be presentations from local river groups with Q&A on Thames …
Over the last few weeks another Thames Water letter has been landing on door mats, some on houses that are now well versed with the Teddington DRA proposals, others who are hearing about how the scheme affects them for the first time. As a result, here at SOLAR we have had lot of emails from …
