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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The River Thames Society makes annual awards of a Shield and the Durant Cup, named after our late President.
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The Shield is given to an individual or group of individuals, organisation or corporate body, making the most significant contribution to the well- being of the River Thames during the calendar year.
The Durant Cup is given to an individual RTS member who has made a significant contribution to the life and well-being of the Thames.Nominations may be sent to the RTS Administrator.
RTS Awards 2024
The RTS Awards were announced at the Society's AGM in April.
RTS Shield
The Shield was presented to Alastair Horn of the Fulham Reach Boat Club by RTS Vice- President Lady Borwick.
The Club was created in 2014 through a planning agreement between St.George PLC , the developers of the Fulham Reach residential scheme and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
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The Durant Cup
The 2024recipient was Clive Webster of the Central Tideway & Estuary Branch,for his significant contribution to the life and well-being of the river.
For the last 10 years Clive has led foreshore litter clean-ups along the 35- mile stretch between between Rainham and Shoeburyness. He was unable to attend the AGM and was presented with the Cup at a ceremony in The Mayflower, Leigh-on-Sea on 13th April.
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- Clive Webster ( left) receiving the Durant Cup from RTS Chairman, Peter Finch.
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Grants in 2021 and 2022
During 2021/2, the River Thames Society made grants to:
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Thames Sailability, Walton and Shepperton, £ 1,000 for a new access ramp for their boat.
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RNLI Tower Station, £ 1,000 towards cost of replacement pier.
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Skerries for Schools, £ 2,000 towards cost of a pontoon in Reading.
Photograph shows the result of the funding.
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River Thames Boat Project - £ 1,000 towards expenses for Tidefest trips and
towards a new canopy.
RTS grants in 2022/3 went to :
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River Thames Boat Project, £1,000 towards expenses incurred attending Tidefest and towards a replacement canopy.
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Maritime Volunteer Service, Kingston, £ 5,000 , half the cost of a new boat.
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Wild Marlow Water Vole Project, £ 500 for cost of one raft.
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Dartford Cambria Sea Scouts £595 for new boat covers
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Marlow and District Schools Boathouse £4,500 towards the cost of a new slipway
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Brentford Heritage Harbour Project, £ 2,000 towards start-up funding.
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Thames Path Partnership, £ 300 towards cost of producing a magazine
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Wandsworth, Chelsea & Fulham Sea Cadets - £ 2,500 for new wet weather clothing
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Download a list of previous winners of RTS Awards.​
