
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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May 17th 2025

Regular water testing is starting at an Oxfordshire swim spot on River Thames. Oxford Mail article.
May 14th 2025

The Environment Agency has advised users that low river levels are possible because of low rainfall in 2025. .Press article from MSN.
May 13th 2025

On May 12th, HMS Sutherland, a submarine hunter warship came up River Thames and pssed through Tower Bridge. It is alongside HMS Belfast in the Pool of London. More details in this SWNS article. Also video from bridge of HMS Sutherland.
May 12th 2025

Richard Phelps is the new Chairman of Henley Festival. Details are in this Henley Standard article.
May 7th 2025

Lock Keepers on River Thames are considering strike action. BBC London News has details.
May 2nd 2025

Once again, the only sea going paddle steamer will run trips on River Thames in 2025.. Details are online.
April 30th 2025

Yet again, an island of wet wipes has built up near Hammersmith Bridge. Details are in this BBC London report.
April 29th 2025

The River Thames Society held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 26th 2025. A summary is now vailable on this website.
April 29th 2025

The Traditional Boat Festival is a 'must' attend. Is it in your diary? River Thames Society will be there. The event is from July 18th - 20th 2025.
April 27th 2025

Soon an Electric Ferry will be operating on the Tidal Thames. Details in this Daily Express article
April 25th 2025

The River Thames Society supports this national activity 'Big River Watch' organised by The Rivers Trust. Details are on their website. Just until May 1st.
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.