Lakeside Garden Club: Ridgeway Community Litter Pick
Wednesday 19th November 2025 , 10:00am to 1:00pm
All are welcome to join Bow Arts, the Mason Foundation and the Ridgeway users for a walk to appreciate the nature around the Bexley and Ridgeway area, while taking the chance to clean up your local area.
Starting from the Lakeside Centre, participants will enjoy a gentle walk that invites them to notice some of the ways that humans add to the natural environment–and feel empowered to make a difference by cleaning up the local area.
South East London has a fantastic array of parks and open spaces, and caring for the environment is an opportunity to make a difference to local wildlife, and improve our green spaces for your neighbours in a social setting– as well as a reminder to treat the environment with respect.
Timings
- 10.00 – Meet at Thamesmead Social Café, on the ground floor of the Lakeside Centre
- 10.20 Preparation for litter pick
- 10.25 – 12.30 – Walk and pick litter on the Bexley side of the Ridgeway between flyovers
- 12.30 – Make way back to Thamesmead Social Café
- 1pm – Event finishes
Please Note: as this is a nature walk, we advise wearing suitable footwear and preparing for the weather. The walk will go ahead in the event of wet weather conditions.
This event is produced alongside The Mason Foundation.
More about the Lakeside Garden Club
The Lakeside Garden Club is a free programme of workshops and events run by Bow Arts, designed to introduce ways of growing and nourishing a garden, while also connecting with creativity through making, observing, and cooking. Find out more here.
Transport Information
The nearest public transport station is Abbey Wood (National Rail, Elizabeth Line).
You can access the Lakeside Centre by bus routes 117, 229, 401, 472, 601, 301, 602, 669, N1
Please note parking is not available. There is a bike shed on site.
Access Information
Thamesmead Social Cafe will be open on the day, providing wheelchair accessible toilets and access to baby change facilities. This building does not have access to a hearing loop.
For any additional access information and queries, please email pandp@bowarts.com.
