
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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News
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February 11th 2025

A new study of human remains dredged from the Thames River reveals that people frequently deposited corpses there in the Bronze and Iron ages. Article and picture from Live Science website.
February 5th 2025

A seal has been spotted in the non-tidal River Thames at Shepperton at least 60 miles from the sea.. A report has been published by Surrey Live.
February 4th 2025

A row over plans for a new bridge over the Thames is due to go to judicial review, Details are in a BBC News website article.
January 29th 2025

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave government backing for the £9billion Lower Thames Crossing linking Kent and Essex in her “dash for growth” speech on Wednesday. Report from the Standard.
January 29th 2025

The effect of two recent storms is now being seen in Surrey. Picture and report from BBC Surrey
January 29th 2025

The effect of two recent storms is now being seen in Surrey. Picture and report from BBC Surrey
January 24th 2025

A famous London Bridge could be closed until 2035, a Labour MP has warned. Details reported by BBC London.
January 24th 2025

London's Millenium Bridge will be closed for maintenance for six months starting in Spring 2025. Report and picture from The Standard,
January 21st 2025

A planned London Resort on the Swanscombe peninsula on the River Thames in Kent will not happen. RTS had already submitted a planning objection. The company behind the project has failed, Details in this Standard article
January 24th 2025

Thames Path diversion between Henley and Shiplake will be needed until 2026 BBC Oxford report and picture.
January 21st 2025

A council leader has asked for more Government action to reduce flooding. Article from Wallingford Herald
January 20th 2025

Restoration of a bridge across the River Thames has started. Hungerford Bridge is 161 years old. This BBC News report has details.
January 17th 2025

A month long Festival of Light will take place on the bank of the River Thames at Battersea Power Station London starting on January 23rd.
January 12th 2025

'The River' is the theme for the 2025 Elmbridge Writing Competition. Closing date is February 21st 2025. Details are on the competition website.
January 4th 2025

River Thames bridge in west London has been closed for 5 years. Details in a Daily Express article.