
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.
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April 17th 2025

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has announced that the main carriageway of Hammersmith Bridge is open for pedestrians and cyclists. Read full details.
April 17th 2025

The London Borough of Richmond Council has announced plans to repair the damaged Thames Path between Richmond and Kew. Download details announced today.
April 14th 2025

'Engaging and carefully curated' is how a new exhibition 'Secrets of the Thames'about the River Thames is described in the Standard.
April 9th 2025

Boat Race crews are warned about water quality in River Thames. Details in a BBC Sport News report.
April 7th 2025
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After a 58 year gap, today a new tunnel under the Thames has opened. The Silvertown Tunnel in East London is a vehicle link between Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula. The Standard has an article,
April 3rd 2025

Today The Environment Agency published its plan for the non-tidal River Thames for the year ahead., The announcement is available online. It is also available as a document.
March 28th 2025

Today a new edition of Tidal Thames News was published by the Port of London Authority.
March 26th 2025

On Wednesday, The RTS Chairman and Bargemaster relocated the RTS Cutter upstream to Weybridge. Picture by John Tomsit
March 26th 2025

A dispute over eligibility criteria has rocked the build-up to the Boat Race. Article from the Independent.
March 25th 2025

As young rowers take to the river, Sir Steve Redgrave urges Thames clean-up.Report from ITV
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March 25th 2025

The long awaited Lower Thames Crossing between Kent and Essex has been approved by the UK Government. Details in a Telegraph article.
March 24th 2025

Today the Environment Agency alongside Police and Elmbridge Council staff have removed a number of illegal craft from the Thames at Molesey including 2 narrow boats.
March 23rd 2025

The greatest disaster on River Thames was in 1878 -The Princess Alice Disaster in which 800 people died. The memorial in Woolwich Cemetery is in need of restoration, The story is related on this
Crowdfunding page, Donations welcome,
March 20th 2025

With fine weather in the forecast. The Thames Path provides ideal walking. An article in the Telegraph gives details of 5 different walks by the Thames.