A Vigil for the River Lea
Sun 25 Oct
|Leaside
Hackney River Lea - SAS Mass Lobby - Vigil, performance and workshop
Time & Location
25 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
Leaside, 34 Spring Ln, London E5 9HQ, UK
About the event
Join local residents, river lovers, campaigners and performers for A Vigil for the River Lea - an evening bringing together local stories, evidence, creativity and action for a river in need of change. Hear from people who know and care for the Lea, explore what's affecting its health and who is responsible, and take part in a fun, interactive session unpacking the facts around sewage, pollution, water bills and the Clean Water Bill. The evening will also feature a special appearance from Fisherman Jon, with comedy and live performance from Coral Bevan. We’ll finish by taking practical action together - writing to MPs, sharing local stories, recording short testimonies and connecting people into ongoing local activity. Diane Abbott MP has been invited to attend, and the event is part of Surfers Against Sewage’s national #CleanTheBill campaign. All ages welcome. You don't need to be an expert — you just need…
