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
News
News
December 11th 2025
The River & Rowing Museum at henley closed its doors las September. It is now seeking homes for its collections. Details are in this Henley Herald article.
December 9th 2025
The Environment Agency Has announced that work to restore Temple Footbridge across Ruver Thames near Marlow will not start for a year. Report from BBC News.
December 5th 2025
In 2026, the Thames Path will celebrate its 30 year Anniversary. A celebration is planned including a commemorative poem by Robert Seatter. If the Thames Path holds special memories please email details to Robert
December 5th 2025
The first all-electric ferry on the River Thames has gone into service. Details in this BBC News Report
December 5th 2025
River Thames in times gone by. Christmas past at Henley. An article from the Henley Herald
December 3rd 2025
Membership of River Thames Society is discussed in an article in the Henley Standard.
November 21st 2025
8 Elite Athletes Swam Down the Thames Over 3 days in 2025. Check out the findings.
November 20th 2025
Today The Port of London Authority has published a new edition of Tidal Thames News.
November 17th 2025
The building that houses the River & Rowing Museum at Henley is for sale. Oxford Mail Article
November 8th 2025
The Thames Path between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens has reopened after a year long programme of restorative work. Announcement by Richmond Council.
November 6th 2025
The Environment Agency has published results of a consultation on removal of unregistered vessels on waterways.
November 5th 2025
The Government has confirmed that plastic will not be put in wet wipes end the creation of an island of wet wipes near Hammersmith Bridge from 2027. Thames Water website article.
Events Diary
RTS BRANCH EVENTS
Every one of these events is open to all RTS members.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​Saturday December 6th 2025 - Upper Thames Branch
Christmas lunch. From 1pm Details will be sent nearer the time.
For details and bookings contact Abi Reynolds
​Sunday December 7th 2025 -Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at The White Hart, New Haw, Addlestone, KT15 2DS. Meet at 12 noon.
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330​
Tuesday December 9th 2025 - Upper Tideway Branch
From 7pm - Upper Tideway Christmas Drink.
Meet at The Sun Inn, 17 Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RG to raise a glass or two to kick off the festive season.
Enquiries : John Maguire, johnmag2000@hotmail.co.uk..
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Thursday December 11th 2025 Central Tideway and Estuary Branch
Forty minute circular river tour from Tower Bridge Quay (just downriver of Tower Bridge) on the new Silver Raven, the UK's first electric tour boat.
Please make your own booking (select river tour only option) for the 12:45 sailing at toweroflondonrivertour.com (tickets from £18.50). Lunch at a suitable venue afterwards.
Enquiries : Nick Bourne, estuarybloke@gmail.com.​
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​Sunday January 4th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
​Pub lunch at The Thames Court, Shepperton, TW17 9LJ. Meet at 12 noon.
Bookings Roy Miller ​ phone number 07599 273975.
Saturday January 17th 2026 - Middle Thames Branch
2 pm Quiz and afternoon tea at Leander Club, Henley- on -Thames RG9 2LP
Enquiries : Caroline Soper, carolinesoper48@gmail.com
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Sunday February 1st 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at The Three Horseshoes, Laleham, TW18 1SE. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Sunday March 1st 2026 -Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub llunch at The Old Crown, Weybridge KT13 8LP. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Wednesday March 18th 2026 Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Branch AGM , 7.30pm at St. James' Parish Hall, Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DN.
Free Drinks and nibbles afterwards.
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Sunday April 12th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub lunch at The White Hart, New Haw, Addlestone, KT15 2DS. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Sunday May 10th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Pub llunch at The Thames Court, Shepperton, TW17 9LJ. Meet at 12 noon
Bookings to Jackie Lambert by email or phone H 01483 770964 M 07894 452330
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Wednesday May 27th 2026 - Teddington to Old Windsor Branch
Talk - details to follow
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Events being staged by other organisations
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Events on the Tidal Thames
The Port of London Authority maintains a calendar of events
​​Events on the non-Tidal Thames
Numerous events requiring river restrictions can be found on this Environment Agency page.
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Tuesday November 6th 2025
'Thames Valley at War' talk at Wallingford Library at 7.45pm
Local author and RTS Menber Jim Donahue
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Wednesday November 7th 2025 onwards
​Royal Museums Greenwich at the Cutty Sark
present an exhibition 'Dock Life' featuring photographs by Niki Gorick, an RTS Member.
A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands, on display at Cutty Sark​​​​​
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