# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Overview Join us at Stanley Picker Gallery to meet with locals around the Hogsmill river, share our experiences with rivers and enjoy food. Join us: You are invited to come, meet, and share food with other community members while talking about the Hogsmill River. South East Rivers Trust has received funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to connect communities with four urban chalk streams, with the Hogsmill river being one of them. This is a DROP-IN event. You can come at any time between 11am and 5pm and leave whenever you'd like. Why are we holding a gathering? Chalk streams are among the rarest river habitats on Earth, and four of them flow through neighbourhoods across South London. Despite this, many people feel these rivers are difficult to access or not designed with them in mind. Chalk Stream Connectors aims to change that by working with local communities to better understand how these spaces are experienced. The purpose of this first gathering is to discuss how rivers are intertwined in our lives and whether our needs and priorities are currently reflected in our access to rivers. We hope to find ways to improve our relationships with rivers and each other. We would like the opportunity to meet with neighbours and local groups around the Hogsmill river, share our experiences with rivers and enjoy food. The day will be a relaxed social gathering, including food and drinks, inviting open discussion with community, neighbours and friends of the Hogsmill. There will be an opportunity to share personal projects and interests and explore new ways of working together. You do not need to have any previous experiences with rivers to join us and no commitment is needed. What you'll do: Enjoy food Share experiences about the Hogsmill River Share project ideas to help improve the Hogsmill and our relationship with the river Join in some arts & crafts What you'll gain: Connection with the local community, ideas on how to support the Hogsmill and each other and hopefully a cute craft. No experience needed – just bring yourself :) What you need to know πŸ•’ When: Saturday, April 25th 11:00am - 5:00pm (drop-in between these times) πŸ“Where to meet: Stanley Picker Gallery Google map HERE. What 3 words: ///activism.listed.face Nearest station: Kingston, Surbiton Nearest bus routes: K1 and K4 (closest). 71, 281, 406, 4,18, 671, K2, K3, and N65 πŸš— Parking: Free on-site parking at the Gallery can be accessed at Portland Road, via the entrance to Kingston University's Middle Mill site. All visitors must request a parking permit from Middle Mill Reception (on right after the barrier). The Gallery and South East Rivers Trust are not responsible for fines incurred by vehicles parked on site without a permit. There is no vehicle access via Mill Street so please do not follow satellite navigation systems that instruct this route. What do you need to bring? Just your enthusiastic self :) We will provide tea, coffee, biscuits and light refreshments throughout the day. Accessibility: All public spaces at the STanley Picker Gallery are ground-floor and step-free. Dedicated accessible parking is located right outside the Gallery, following the same parking instructions as above. Please call the Gallery on 0208 417 4074 if you have any questions. Under 18? Minimum age is 16. If you're 16 or 17 and coming without a parent/guardian, we'll need written parental consent. Email volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org for the consent form. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Questions? Please email us at volunteering@southeastriverstrust.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-thames/hogsmill-river-gathering-bringing-our-river-community-together/200029969799058 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 37 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston Upon Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stanley Picker Gallery - **lat**: 51.405109043769 - **long**: -0.29802560806274 - **full address**: Stanley Picker Gallery, Stanley Picker Gallery | Kingston University London,Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4e5691d7e02dfd07a88710cca4218916e4c85f55c0340a782d64e879a205f303-rimg-w1200-h686-dc1e2c18-gmir?v=1776805497 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ being held? - **A:** Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Stanley Picker Gallery, Stanley Picker Gallery | Kingston University London,Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§? - **A:** Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ is organized by South East Rivers Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hogsmill River Gathering: Bringing Our River Community Together πŸ’§ is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingston Upon Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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