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Events Calendar - We hope you will enjoy our wide range of Summer activities and social events on and around the river.

Please scroll down to see the events taking place in each of our five branch areas - its a very long page! Do remember that members may take part in the activities of any RTS branch - just get in touch with the named contact for each event for further details and advice.

UPPER THAMES

For further details of any event contact:	Abi Reynolds: 01865 779241 maise_life@hotmail.com

June
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th	Beale Park Boat Show: Come and meet branch members at our stand. More event details at www.bealeparkboatshow.co.uk
Saturday 22nd	Midsummer Lunch: Join us at Rose Island, Littlemore from 12 noon. Please confirm with Abi Reynolds (see above).

July
Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st	Thames Traditional Boat Rally, Henley-on-Thames: Cancelled last year due to poor wather, TTBR is back for 2013. Come and meet branch members over the weekend. Volunteers also needed! Please contact Colin Reynolds on 01865 779241 if you can help. More event details at: www.tradboatrally.com

August
Saturday 17th	Afternoon Tea & Quiz: 15 File Mile Drive, Oxford, from 2.30 pm. Booking essential - please contact Margherita Davidson on 01865 514231.

December
Saturday 7th	Christmas Lunch: Save the date - venue and further details to be confirmed.

MIDDLE THAMES

For further details or to book any event, contact:	Colin Howard - 01895 230027 ch8062@googlemail.com


June
Wednesday 12th	Loddon Brewery: An evening visit to tour the brewery and sample the beer, concluding with a fish & chip supper. Starting at 7.15 pm. Price £20.00 per person. Numbers limited - please book by June 5th. Contact Colin Howard (see above).

July
Friday 12th	Cruise and dinner on board MV The Waterman: Our annual summer party cruising Henley Reach during the Henley Festival. Embark Hobbs Boatyard 7.15 pm, returning 11.30 pm. Buffet supper and bar on board. £36.00 per person. Booking essential - contact Colin Howard by June 28th (see above).

October
Thursday 17th	Autumn Lunch with a Talk: Dining at the Leander Club, Henley on Thames, followed by a talk on 'The Thames Panorama'. Save the date - more details to follow.

TEDDINGTON TO OLD WINDSOR

For further details, or to book any event, contact:	Colin Day - 0208 824 1643 margery.day@ntlworld.com

June
Friday 14th	Tea at Shepperton Lock: Meet at 3.00 pm.

July
Sunday 7th	Pub Lunch: The Anglers Retreat, Staines. Join branch members from 12 noon.
Friday 19th	Visit to Milestones Museum of Living History, Basingstoke: Lots to see including 'Steam on the Farm', 'Home Technology' and more. Cafe and free parking. Contact Colin Day to confirm your place and for further details (see above).

August
Sunday 4th	Pub Lunch: The Kingfisher, Chertsey. Join branch members from 12 noon.
Saturday 17th	Visit to the British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield: Cafe and free parking. Contact Colin Day to confirm your place and for further details (see above).

September
Sunday 1st	Pub Lunch: The Boathouse, Chertsey. Join branch members from 12 noon.
Saturday 14th	National Heritage Day, Walton: Visit our stall and meet branch members from 11 am. We will be meeting for lunch at The Swan.

October
Sunday 6th	Pub Lunch: Thames Court, Shepperton: Join branch members from 12 noon.
Friday 11th	Lunch at Denbies Vinery, Dorking: Meeting at 12 noon, free parking. Contact Colin Day for further details and to reserve your place (see above).

November
Sunday 3rd	Pub Lunch: The Goat, Halliford: Join branch members from 12 noon.
Friday 15th	Talk: 'The Building of the Queen's Shallop, Gloriana' by boatbuilder Mark Edwards. 7.30 pm, St Nicholas Parish Hall, Shepperton. Parking available. Admission £5 members, £6 non-members. Please confirm attendance with Colin Day (see above).

December
Sunday 1st	Pub Lunch: Toby Carvery, Old Windsor: Join branch members from 12 noon.
Sunday 15th	Christmas Lunch: The Kingfisher, Chertsey. Booking essential, please contact Colin Day (see above).

January 2014
Sunday 5th	Pub Lunch: The Anglers' Retreat, Staines: Join us from 12 noon.

UPPER TIDEWAY

For further details of any event contact:	John Maguire - 020 8840 7512 johnmag2000@tiscali.co.uk
June
Wednesday 12th	Walk to Petersham: We will cross the meadows to Petersham and look at the history and diverse architecture of the village before returning through the Common to The Terrace on Richmond Hill. Departs Richmond Station upper concourse at 7.30 pm, finishing about 9 pm, to be followed by a visit to one of the area's historic pubs. A donation of £2 is requested from all walkers towards the Richmond Society's Landscaping & Tree Planting Fund.
Sunday 23rd	Walk at Lots Ait: Following his talk in April, John Watson invites members onto the island to see progress so far with the community boatyard project. Meet outside the Waterman's Centre, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DS, at 3.00 pm. Joint event with Twickenham Society and Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society.

July
Wednesday 10th	Walk: Art Deco by the River and in East Twickenham: Local author Colin Hines will lead this walk looking at examples of Art Deco architecture. Leaving Richmond Station upper concourse at 7.30 pm, returning about 9 pm, to be followed by a visit to a historic local pub. A donation of £2 is requested from each walker as a contribution to the Richmond Society's Landscaping & Tree Planting Fund.
Friday 19th	Tour of York House Gardens: Meet by the fountains in the Riverside Garden, 8.45 am. Organised by the York House Society.
Saturday 28th	Party on the Pier: Chiswick Pier Trust's annual party celebrating the Thames with entertainments, music, refreshments and free boat trips.

September
Saturday 7th	Great River Race: The annual race ends at Ham House. Come and visit us at the RTS stand near the finish line. First arrivals approx. 2.30 pm. There will be displays and activities on the riverside from Richmond to Ham from 1 pm, music from 2 pm. Refreshments. If you can help man the stand for a while from 1 pm, please contact John Maguire (see above). More event details at: www.greatriverrace.co.uk

CENTRAL TIDEWAY & ESTUARY

For further details, or to book any event, contact:	Jacqui Tamsitt - 07900 197328 jacqui.tamsitt@icloud.com
June
Thursday 20th	Pub Lunch: The Old Thameside Inn, Pickford's Wharf, SE1. Located just upstream of Southwark Cathedral, next to the Golden Hind replica. Meet from 12 noon. Nearest station - London Bridge. Thames Clipper to Bankside Pier.

July
Saturday 13th	Annual Barge Driving Match: Watch this annual race, which takes place from Greenwich to Westminster, from MV Kingwood. Departs Tower Pier 10.00 am, returning 4.00 pm. Buffet lunch included. £25 per person. Booking essential. More event details at: www.thamesmatch.co.uk

August
Tuesday 20th	Visit to Leigh-on-Sea and Southend: Meet 11.30 am outside Leigh Station. We will walk to the Heritage Centre in the Old Town (approx 15 mins) for a talk by RTS member, Pat Gaskell. After lunch an optional walk (approx 1 hour) by the seafront will take us to Southend Pier. After refreshments at the end of the pier, we will return from Southend Station (approx 15 mins walk).

September
Saturday 21st	Visit to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry: Meet outside at 1 pm - 34 Whitechapel Road, E1 1DY. Nearest station Aldgate East. £12 per person. Booking essential.

MTB Nov 2012

CTE Centaur

GRR crew

Great River Race 2009

Great River Race 2009 RTS Stand

Sunbury Regatta

Thames Traditional Rally

Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock: E Williams