With all ‘out and about’ activities suspended because of the Coronavirus Pandemic, here is a wonderful chance for one lucky RTS member to own a unique wooden table 'The Silver River' featuring the River Thames in silver leaf and for all those who buy tickets to help an important River Thames charity.
About the table
Mike Orme has carved the river from source to sea in this beautiful table of Sheesham wood, illuminated in silver leaf, 1400 mm long, 465 mm wide and 455 mm high.
Events Diary
RTS BRANCH EVENTS
Every one of these events is open to all RTS members
Sunday July 5th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at the Old Crown, Weybridge KT13 8LF
Meet at 12noon Bookings to Jackie Lambert
Friday July 10th 2026 - Middle Thames Branch
Annual evening cruise on the Waterman, Henley-on-Thames
Enquiries to Caroline Soper
Sunday July 12th 2026 - Upper Tideway Branch
Party On e Pier. Come to Chiswick Pier to enjoy the Chiswick Pier Trust’s big summer event. ere will be boat trips, live music, hot food stalls, cra stalls, guided foreshore walks, a bar serving beer and wine and more. e Pier House, Corney Reach Way, London W4. chiswickpier.org.uk. 12noon onward
Enquiries John Maguire
Tuesday July 14th 2026 - Central Tideway & Estuary Branch
Summer lunch, 1pm at the Sail Loft , 11 Victoria Parade, Greenwich SE10 9FR.
Nearest stations are Cutty Sark (DLR) and Greenwich (SE). Please book with Nick Bourne
Wednesday July 22nd 2026 - Upper Thames Branch
Monthly lunch. 1pm at the Barley Mow, Clifton Hamden
Enquiries and bookings to Abi Reynolds
Thursday August 20th 2026 - Central Tideway & Estuary Branch
Enjoy the longest regular scheduled boat service in London. Westminster Pier, departing 11.30am, to Hampton Court. Lunch at a suitable venue a erwards. Make own way home via Hampton Court rail station. Please make your own booking at thamesriverboats.co.uk.
Saturday August 22nd 2026 - Upper Tideway Branch
Picnic by the river on the grass at Buccleuch Gardens from 2pm. As with previous years, we will meet up at this popular picnic destination. the tides don’t fall kindly for us this year. If anyone is attempting by boat, high tide is around 10.30am. Ths event is dependent on the weather so please check for updates.
Sunday August 23rd 2026 - Upper Thames Branch
Tea and Croquet 3pm - 6pm at Rose Island, Oxford
Enquiries and bookings to Abi Reynolds
Saturday September 12th 2026 - Upper Tideway Branch
The Great River Race. Come along to the riverside at Ham and cheer the boats home. ere will be bars, food, music and much more. 12.30pm onward. Enquiries John Maguire
Wednesday September 23rd 2026 - Central Tideway & Estuary
Visit to the Royal Society of Marine Artists exhibition at the Mall Galleries, the Mall, London SW1.
Meet outside the gallery at midday. Lunch at the Horse and Guardsman arterwards. No need to book.
Thursday September 24th 2026 - Upper Thames Branch
Monthly lunch 1pm at The Trout, Lechlade
Enquiries and bookings to Abi Reynolds
Wednesday October 21st 2026 - Middle Thames Branch
Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames
Talk by Iain Tolhurst on The Birth of Nadia
with optional lunch
Enquiries to Caroline Soper
Events arranged by other organisations
Events on the Tidal Thames
The Port of London Authority maintains a calendar of events
Saturday May 23rd - 31st 2026
London Rivers Week
Events on the non-Tidal Thames
Tuesday June 30th - Sunday July 5th 2026
Monday July 13th - Friday July 17th 2026
Swan Upping from Sunbury - Abingdon
Friday July 17th - Sunday July 19th 2026
Thames Traditional Boat Festival
Sadly this event has been cancelled for 2026
Saturday August 29th - Monday August 31st 2026
Association of Thames Yacht Clubs Rally
Numerous events requiring river restrictions can be found on this Environment Agency page.