Thames Path Online Guide

Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main ...

Mr Toad's Christmas

Come and visit Mr Toad in his caravan and tell him what you would like for Christmas. Help Mr Toad decorate his Christmas tree and make a variety of decorations fit to grace Toad Hall.All agesGBP1.50 per child Children under five must be accompanied by an adultFor further information on Wind in...

A Day in Your Life?

The exhibition, A Day in Your Life, will be made up of contributions from local people, groups and organisations. Each contribution will describe a 'typical' day in life of the person concerned. Together the contributions will form a snapshot of local life in 2008.Local MP Boris Johnson and world ch...

Windsor Contemporary Art Fair 2008

Now in its fourth year, Windsor Contemporary Art Fair is considered one of the most prestigious arts events in the Thames Valley attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country. The event�will be held again at Royal�Windsor Racecourse with its easy access and plentiful free pa...

Toad's Birthday

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Wind in the Willows at the River & Rowing Museum this summer. Come and celebrate Mr Toad's birthday with fun and games.Free with Museum admission Children under five must be accompanied by an adult�For further information on Wind in the Willows events ...

Totally Toad...Stormy Weather

There is nothing Mr Toad loves more than, well, Mr Toad! He loves to look smart at all times even in the rain. Come and decorate your own umbrella with water proof fabric pens, then paint a portrait of Mr Toad wearing his very best. Booking essential �01491 415600.Age 4-7 GBP8 (GBP7 m...

The Longest River of Drawing

This is your chance to take part in a nationwide event and have a go at drawing in the Thames Gallery on the ?longest river of drawing?.� Take inspiration from the River & Rowing Museum?s collection of boats and add your imagination!� All drawing materials provided.&#...

Wallingford Local Producers' Market

Wallingford Local Producers' Market is a not for profit community group that gives local farmers, growers and producers a regular venue to sell their products. They have stalls for fruit and vegetables, meat, jams and preserves, cakes, bread and a "general stall" that sells many products f...

Festival of Model Boating

A festival of model boating for all to enjoy, organised by Mid-Thames Model Boat Club. Attractions include - discounted advance tickets, free camping and caravanning for advance bookings, entrance to Beale Park, train ride and free parking.For more information go to www.bealepark.co.uk

My Life on the River and other otters

In the thirty years spent as a lock keeper on the River Thames, Keith has developed a keen interest in the wildlife he sees every day, both human and in particular, otters. He will talk about life as a lock keeper and his interest in otters- filming, tracking and even building a holt to entice them ...

The co-operative bank Henley Literary Festival 2008

Michael Palin is the star turn at this year?s Literary Festival.� The actor, who made his name in Monty Python, has agreed to give a talk on the travelling experiences gained through his programmes with the BBC. Events are being held across several venues in the town, including the River ...

Caldesi on the Thames

Hobbs of Henley have again teamed up with acclaimed Italian restaurateur Giancarlo Caldesi. Who will bring a taste of Tuscany to Henley-on-Thames.A renowned chef, The New Orleans boat and unrivalled river views combine to make one of these lunch time trips an unmissable experience.A full licensed ba...

Windsor Festival

Each year the Windsor Festival provides a unique experience in many spectacular venues. This September is no exception, events celebrated include the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and the 150th anniversary of the birth of Elgar. Th...

The Mayor's Thames Festival

The festival was launched in 1997 with a stunning high-wire walk across the River Thames and over the years it has grown incrementally to become one of London?s largest annual events. In 1998, a year on from the wire walk, we delivered the first Thames Festival. There was an international food...

Two Pipers and a Plumptre Exhibition

Open Daily 10.30am - 4.30pmFor further information, please contact:Administrator, Stonor ParkHenley-on-ThamesOxfordshire RG9 6HFTel: 01491-638587Fax: 01491-639348E-mail: administrator@stonor.com

Heritage Open Days

Take a peek behind the scenes at some of Reading's oldest buildings. Events and special openings of buildings in the borough.For more information go to www.reading.gov.uk

Blasts From The Past

Blasts From The Past is a spectacular 2 day living history extravaganza held annually at Cliveden. There will be hundreds of experts portraying thousands of years of history, re-enactments, skirmishes, music and fashion throughout the ages will be replicated, sure to enthrall history buffs, young an...

Public Jazz Cruise

This Jazz Cruise features live Traditional Jazz during a three hour cruise where the cash bar is open for the purchases of drinks only (no food).Price per person GBP19.00Click here to book directly with Hobbs of Henley.

Walks Along the Thames Path

Fully updated for 2006, "Walks Along the Thames Path" is the essential companion for all those wishing to discover the nature and historical riches of one of the world's most famous rivers. In 25 original and circular walks, Ron Emmons offers a wealth of detail on the architecture, culture, history, and flora and fauna of the Thames and its environs. Meandering through varied terrain from its source in Gloucestershire through the heart of London to the Thames Barrier, the walks lead to some of England's major attractions, from the Royal town of Windsor and the splendid spires of Oxford to little known villages and picturesque meadows. With walks to suit all interests and abilities, and handsomely illustrated with colour photographs and complete route maps, the book provides practical information on opening times, access, and transport, as well as nearby places of interest. Category : Thames Path Guide Books

Crossing the River: The History of London's Thames River Bridges from Richmond to the Tower

Some of the most beautiful views of London are those from the many bridges which span the River Thames. Millions of people cross over the Thames every day but most are too concerned with reaching their destination to notice the structures they use, let alone consider their history or the risks taken in building them. Triumphs of architecture and engineering, London's bridges have inspired artists as diverse as Dickens and Monet. From the elegant Richmond Bridge to the Gothic, quintessentially British Tower Bridge, they have formed the backdrop to battles, rebellions, pageantry and mysteries for two millennia. "Crossing the River" tells these stories, including the assassination of a dissident with a poisoned umbrella on Waterloo Bridge; the apparent suicide of 'God's banker', an Italian financier with links to the Vatican, the Masons and the Mafia; and the Marchioness tragedy and its controversial aftermath. Featuring illustrations and photographs old and new, this book will undoubtedly increase the reader's knowledge and appreciation of the bridges and the people who built them, and thereby enhance the pleasure of seeing them, whether at leisure or stuck in a traffic jam. Category : Thames Path Guide Books

Polish community website launched

A website launched to forge closer links between Polish residents and the wider community in East Berkshire has been given police backing.Polishcommunity.net.pl - created by Andrze

GBP3.3m gift boosts Cutty Sark restoration

WORK on completing the restoration of the world-famous clipper Cutty Sark, after its devastating blaze last year, resumes this week following a huge GBP3.3 million gift from shipping magnate Sammy Ofer. The philanthropist stepped in last month with cash to secure the future of the world?s most famous sailing ship

Mine hunter sweeps up the Thames for the sunset

THE magnificent view from the Isle of Dogs of a warship passing the O2 Millennium Dome is HMS Shoreham heading up the Thames on Monday morning. Britain?s latest single role minesweeper is on a three-day visit to London, moored alongside HMS President naval HQ at Tower Bridge

Fire at Sainsbury's

Firefighters were called to a fire which broke out at Sainsbury's in Wootton Way in the early hours.White watch officers extinguished the small blaze which began in the air conditi

FREE MOVIE WEEKEND: Film list announced

The summer holidays will start with free films and popcorn in Maidenhead this summer as a new event ? Maidenhead at the Movies ? comes to Kidwells Park.The three-day ou

Mural is unveiled at school

A THIRTY-METRE mural designed and painted by pupils of Bow Boys School was unveiled at Grove Hall Park, Bow, to bring art outdoors. The colourful design is aimed at reflecting the fun and games of the park s play area. The work was commissioned follo

Heavy rain warning for the South

Residents brace themselves for a downfall as heavy rain warnings are issued across the south of England.

Discover All There Is To See & Do In Hawaii

Of course everyone knows that the River Thames's runs through the center of London but people are only now discovering that you can hire a boat to take a sight seeing trip on the River Thames's. If you are interested in sight seeing then ...'s

Day 3 in Southend & A Walk along the River Thames's

We went down to the River Thames's to walk around. It?sa great walk since there?s so much great things to see. Tower of London. We walked past Tower of London and I took some pictures. We walked down Tower Bridge. It?sa beautiful bridge. ...'s

Putting down roots in the city

Could designing "edible" landscapes be a way for our cities to become more self-sufficient?

How To Cruise the River Thames's in London Posted By : Joseph Ringwald

How To Cruise the River Thames's in London Posted By : Joseph Ringwald If you are going to be visiting London in the future and you want to make the most of your trip and and have even more wonderful memories and pictures to bring home ...'s

London's Waterside Walks

London exists because of the Thames. The city's history is inextricably bound to the river and its tributaries, and to the man-made water channels created during the 19th century - the canals around the north of London and the Docks to the east. In "London's Waterside Walks", one of the city's experienced Blue Badge Guides, Brian Cookson, describes 16 walks, selected to reflect the history and modern developments related to these waterways. The walks cover many of London's most stunning views and its most beautiful scenery, as well as much compelling waterside industrial archaeology. Routes range from the riverside village of Richmond with its famous view from Richmond Hill and the remains of Henry VII's Tudor palace to the extraordinary mix of old and new industrial and commercial structures around Docklands and the Thames Barrier. The walks were developed for the highly rated City Literary Institute courses of combined lectures and walks on London's waterways, and have been tried and tested several times by the author. Using his experience and local knowledge, David has produced commentaries that are a pleasure to read and clearly point out what to look for, both the popular tourist attractions and significant lesser-known sights. The walks are designed to last about two hours, including stops and visits to places of interest with free entry. Each walk includes a summary of the highlights, a clear route map, detailed descriptions of approximately 15 stopping points and listings of places worth a further visit, with information on opening times, addresses and entrance fees. Dramatic photographs of some of the spectacles which adorn London's waterside enhance and enliven the text. Category : Thames Path Guide Books

Worker uncovers Tolkien postcard

A demolition worker finds a postcard sent to author JRR Tolkien, who lived in Oxford, possibly valued at GBP140,000.

WATCH: African village built in Maidenhead

Wooden huts have been built, wild animals are roaming free and tropical flowers are blooming.An African village has been constructed right here in Maidenhead.�Pupils from St E

Mine hunter sweeps up the Thames for the sunset - East London Advertiser

Thames Reach slams Government and alcohol watchdog over super ... - 24dash

Theatreland gets colourful revamp

Twinkling lights and sparkling pavements are part of a GBP6m plan to improve London's Theatreland.

Bird flu control zones are lifted

A surveillance zone and the remaining control area restrictions following the bird flu outbreak are lifted.

Heart of Slough regeneration in trouble

The GBP400million Heart of Slough regeneration scheme has been dealt a blow after a key partner pulled out.Plans�between Berkeley Homes and Thames Valley University (TVU)

Eastenders actress guest at school fair

Holyport Manor School had a star line-up�of guests at its summer fair at the weekend.�June Brown, who plays Dot Cotton in Eastenders, and gameshow host Tom O'Connor were

Town Hall leader speaks out on ?Bancroft? deal

THE new council leader at Tower Hamlets in East London, Lutfur Rahman, has made his first public statement on the proposed sale of Bancroft history library to Queen Mary College. In a statement to the East London Advertiser, which is campaigning to block the GBP1.2m sale, he gave a strong hint the deal would go through when it reaches his cabinet for a decision on July 30

Kings Lock wins engineering award

The extension to the Kings Lock office has scooped the Institution of Civil Engineer?s (ICE?s) Thames Valley Branch Engineering Excellence award for Environmental Project of the Year.

The Thames Path: From the Sea to the Source

This guide takes the walker from the Thames Barrier in London to the source of the Thames 180 miles away in rural Gloucestershire. The towpath route, opened as a national trail in 1996, has been improved by the addition of new footbridges and the creation of 20 miles of new riverside path. More than 90 per cent of the Thames Path is either public footpath or bridleway. The Thames, once an important water highway, links a string of historic sites. In the capital there is Greenwich, the Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Palace. Hampton Court Palace lies just outside London, and before reaching Windsor there is riverside Runneymede where King John agreed to the Magna Carta. The water and towpath in the Upper Reaches can be both beautiful and lonely, with cormorants, herons and swans, as appreciated by Shelley and William Morris. The climax is the 22 miles of the infant Thames leading to a field with its often dry spring situated just below the Roman Foss Way.

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Mayor quashes GBP25 congestion fee hike

London Mayor Boris Johnson quashes the proposed rise in congestion charge for vehicles deemed high polluters.

Plea for 'crucial' Thames Gateway Bridge - Contract Journal

Businesses back Thames Gateway bridge - Regen.net (subscription)

Country cousins

The depth of knowledge and sheer joy of working with iconic birds has stood out for me this week during chats with RSPB colleagues at peregrine watches up and down the country.I've been trying to find out more about these amazing birds, with a focus on differences between rural and urban peregrines. There's a hint of a difference but nothing concrete beyond the obvious difference of one lot nesting on cliffs and quarry faces and the others choosing high-rise towerblocks, chimneys or other tall structures.So what is this intriguing hint of a difference? Night feeding. There have been several unconfirmed reports of peregrines in city's nipping out for a late night snack. Is this a benefit of having a street-lit environment or have peregrines always done this when they get an attack of the munchies after hours? The simple answer is that we don't know. It's hard to see a peregrine flying at night in the pitch darkness of a Herefordshire night at Symonds Yat compared with the orange lit glow of a cityscape. If you know different please do leave a comment.As for diet, country peregrines seem to favour pigeons as much as their penthouse dwelling relations. Yes, diets are supplemented by blackbirds, thrushes, kingfishers, swifts and many other birds, sometimes even the odd rodent, but peregrines love the taste (or is that the availability) of pigeons.Peregrine territories are dictated by the availability of food and nesting sites. There are two distinct areas,�the first being the nest and daytime roost sites, the second being the hunting area. The first is their inner sanctum and as such is fiercely defended�but peregrines seem a bit more relaxed over incursions to their hunting grounds. Noise doesn't seem to bother these birds much, nor do people milling around them; having said that, they'll soon let you know when you annoy them.In the past century we've seen peregrines nesting choices adapt to use first quarries and then man-made structures. Ever since the first peregrine was caught and used as a hunting bird, right through the war years when we hunted them to save carrier pigeons delivering secret messages, we have had an impact on their lives. It seems we are starting to learn to live side-by-side, but�egg thefts and persecution continue,�so this relationship has still got a long way to go.Come and find out more about peregrines, and how we're tackling criminals who target them and other birds of prey, at our trailer outside the Tate Modern starting 19 July.

Ceremony remembers victims of 7/7

Flowers are laid to mark the third anniversary of the suicide bombings in London, which killed 52 people.

A Guide to London?s Boroughs III

It helps when your location is on the shores of the River Thamess and your borders contain such attractions as Battersea Power Station and Park and Buddhist Peace Pagoda. A great borough for a long stroll, there are scores of restaurants ...s

The demise of the red telephone box

Red telephone boxes are part of the English fabric, but two are facing the axe in Bray parish after BT announced plans to get rid of the kiosks.The two booths under threat are in F