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Last night’s Neighbourhood Resilience Forum brought curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of community spirit. 💚

Residents arrived not quite knowing what to expect and left excited, informed, and ready to get involved.

Together, we explored the future of Godolphin Recreation... Ground and the restoration of Salt Hill Stream - due to start early 2026.

The Project Sponge team shared the proposed design changes that will make the park safer during heavy rain, including re-wiggling the stream, widening sections, and creating small landscape features to help slow water and reduce flood risk to nearby homes and roads.

Residents then took part in a hands-on activity, answering four key questions about the park’s future — from how they want the park to look and feel from next year, to what would make the area more welcoming for everyone.

The energy in the room was incredible.
Everyone contributed, everyone shared, and everyone showed how much they care about this space. Many attendees were eager to stay involved through volunteering and upcoming opportunities.

And yes… the complimentary Project Sponge umbrellas were a hit. ☂️💧

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - and those that missed out - join us for a follow up drop in workshop on 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 at Manor Park Community Centre.

Your ideas and experiences will help shape a resilient, nature-rich park for the whole community.

Want to continue the conversation?

Join us for our next event:
𝗥𝗲-𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
🗓 Friday 10 January | 1pm–4pm
📍 Manor Park Community Centre
🎟️ Reserve your spot [link in comments]

Hands-on activities exploring how we can green our streets, reduce flooding, and make our local spaces more welcoming.

We’d love to see you there.

In partnership with WWT London Wetland Centre, Slough Borough Council, The National Flood Forum, Buckinghamshire Council
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Environment Agency

Ever wondered what’s really flowing through Salt Hill Stream?
Join us for a morning of hands-on water testing and help reveal the hidden story of Slough’s water.

We’ll use Water Rangers test kits to check pH, clarity, temperature and more. Simple tools that give us a clear ...picture of how healthy our stream is. Every reading we collect is uploaded to a global citizen science map, helping researchers and locals track changes over time.

📅 Wednesday 10 December
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Kashmiri Karahi Café, Salt Hill Park, Bath Road, SL1 3SR
💷 Free to join

🔗 Registration essential — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968026904449

This session is part of Project SPONGE’s Citizen’s Science River Monitoring & Research initiative, funded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Slough Borough Council WWT London Wetland Centre The National Flood Forum

See you by the water. 🌿💧

#ProjectSponge #CitizenScience #SloughNature #UrbanRivers #WaterQuality #OneSlough

LAST CHANCE to join us for an open discussion tomorrow night

If you live near to Godolphin Playing Fields, it's ever been part of your daily walk, your childhood memories, your quiet moments, or your weekend routine… we want to hear from YOU.

Project Sponge is sharing early... ideas for improving the stream and green space — and this is your chance to help shape what happens next. Your questions, your experiences, your hopes for the park all matter.

The conversation starts this evening.

Here’s what you’ll hear and explore:
• Plans to improve the park, Salt Hill Stream and the green space around it
• How changes could protect homes and wildlife
• What the future look and feel of the park could be
• Space to share your ideas and be part of the decisions

It’s friendly, informal, and genuinely community-led.

Come be part of the story.

📅 Tuesday 9 December
🕕 6:15pm–8:45pm
📍 Herschel Grammar School, Northampton Avenue
🎟 Free to attend (registration essential) — https://shorturl.at/2NrDe

A stronger, greener Godolphin Park starts with the people who love it.

Ever wondered what’s really flowing through Salt Hill Stream?
Join us for a morning of hands-on river testing and help reveal the hidden story of Slough’s water.

We’ll use Water Rangers test kits to check pH, clarity, temperature and more. Simple tools that give us a clear ...picture of how healthy our stream is. Every reading we collect is uploaded to a global citizen science map, helping researchers and locals track changes over time.

📅 Wednesday 10 December
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Kashmiri Karahi Café, Salt Hill Park, Bath Road, SL1 3SR
💷 Free to join

🔗 Registration essential — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968026904449

This session is part of Project SPONGE’s Citizen’s Science River Monitoring & Research initiative, funded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Slough Borough Council WWT London Wetland Centre The National Flood Forum

See you by the water. 🌿💧

#ProjectSponge #CitizenScience #SloughNature #UrbanRivers #WaterQuality #OneSlough

The future of Godolphin Playing Fields is literally in your hands.

Over the coming months, Project Sponge (a partnership between Slough Borough Council, WWT London Wetland Centre The National Flood Forum ) will improve the stream and green space to support wildlife, reduce flood risk, and... make the park even better for everyone.

This event is your chance to help shape what happens next.

Here’s what to expect at the forum:
• Hear early plans for the park, Salt Hill Stream and the green space
• Learn how changes will protect homes and wildlife
• Ask questions and share your ideas
• Help shape the future look and feel of Godolphin Park

While Project Sponge will be working on improving flood resilience - what you see, hear and touch within this much-loved green space is UP TO YOU.

Join us and let's make a difference in your neighbourhood together!

📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:15pm–8:45pm
📍 Herschel Grammar School, Northampton Avenue
🎟 Free to attend (registration essential)
Book 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968044613417

Godolphin Park means something different to everyone, a place to walk, breathe, meet friends, watch wildlife, or simply slow down for a moment.

Over the coming months, Project Sponge (a partnership between Slough Borough Council, WWT London Wetland Centre The National Flood Forum ) will ...improve the stream and green space to support wildlife, reduce flood risk, and make the park even better for everyone.

This event is your chance to help shape what happens next.

Here’s what to expect at the forum:

• Hear early plans for the park and Salt Hill Stream
• Learn how changes will protect homes and wildlife
• Ask questions and share your ideas
• Help shape the future look and feel of Godolphin Park

From emergency preparedness to community-building activities, we’ll cover it all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your neighbourhood!

📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:15pm–8:45pm
📍 Herschel Grammar School, Northampton Avenue
🎟 Free to attend (registration essential) - https://shorturl.at/2NrDe