Thames Festival
Sat 11 Sep 12:00 - Sun 12 Sep 22:00
Thames Festival
The Blue Ribbon Village is the Thames Festival’s family-friendly, interactive river and environment zone. Decorated by beautiful flags made by artist Shona Watt, Potters Fields Park is the place to explore the river’s wildlife, the industries it supports and its history.
Kayaking demonstrations by members of the Westminster Boating Base, a display boat hosted by the Maritime Volunteer Service and cups of lifeboat tea are just some of the activities provided by Thames-based groups this year.
An official partner in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, the Blue Ribbon Village is also the place to find out about protecting natural habitats and the UK’s diverse animal species.
Wildlife Man Find out about the everyday wildlife in rivers and ponds by taking part in a mini pond-dipping workshop.
River of Flowers Learn how to grow and use wild flowers to make herbal products and delicious recipes!
London Beekeepers Association Be introduced to a hive of bees, learn how they make honey and why they’re currently at threat.
Crashseventy – Wacky Ambulance All welcome at Crashseventy’s 1960 vintage ambulance where Carry On-style doctors and nurses create prosthetic wounds for young and old.
The Amazing Cycle Powered Answer to Everything Machine Join Professor Kayoss and his host of recycled puppets for 40 minutes of hilarious environmental awareness.
Canoe Polo Watch a canoe polo match between Westminster Boating Base and Shadwell Basin on Sunday, 2.30 - 4pm, on the river by Tower Bridge.
The following stallholders are confirmed:
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Coral Cay Conservation
Greenpeace
Inland Waterways Association
Kenya Jacaranda Restoration Project
London Beekeepers Association
London Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
London Ships
Maritime Volunteer Service
Oxfam
PLA
River of Flowers
RNLI
Thames21
ThamesArt
Thames Clippers
Thames Discovery Programme
Thames Estuary Partnership
Thames Explorer Trust – games and lifeboat tea
Thames Rivers Restoration Trust
Waterways Trust
Westminster Boating Race
Wilderness Wood
Woodcraft Folk
ZSL - Zoological Society London
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