Under the wing of David Bellamy and as Chief Executive of the Jetset Club, Alan Suttie and Thames 21 were responsible for bringing the Trout in the Classroom hatchery system to this country from North America some six years ago.

Alan used the River Wandle in South London near to his home as a flowing laboratory for this pioneering work. He has been the leading light in the remarkable rejuvenation of the River Wandle from sewer to once again viable trout stream. It was imperative that the community and the children especially became involved in this work and trout and Salmon in the Classroom is a wonderful hands-on method of reintroducing children to their local riverine environment. Teachers and children find the project work involved interesting, inspiring and a valuable adjunct to the national curriculum in its refreshing approach to learning.

The Environment Agency always an enthusiastic and generous supporter of Alan’s work on the Wandle have become partners in Jetset Trout in the Classroom UK.

They will now be helping Alan to spread this valuable socio-ecological work to schools throughout the country.


Releasing the fry

The River Wandle a rejuvenated trout
stream in the heart of London

David Bellamy our President and mentor

Alan Suttie, Chief Executive