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Month: April 2009

Events

What a jumble at junkfest

21/04/200926/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

As regular readers of this column will know, I’m a boat jumble junkie. I just love poking around the tents and tables packed with other boat owners’ cast-offs in the hope of finding a bargain or two.

Terra Nova

Boat’s a real Terra to clean

15/04/200926/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

Ageing cabin cruisers are a little bit like elderly actresses – they can still do the job for which they were originally designed but they need a good deal of make-up before they can take the stage with confidence.

Recent developments

Club with a reputation that’s second to none

08/04/200926/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

There are rowing clubs up and down the length of the Thames and crews being put through their paces by enthusiastic coaches pedalling along the river bank are a familiar sight for anyone who regularly takes a stroll beside the water.

History

Recognise anyone?

06/04/200926/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

David and Nicky Prior have lived in their attractive house at Hamm Court, Weybridge since 1965 and have a real fascination for the history of the estate which is bounded by the rivers Bourne, Wey and Thames.

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To contact Mort, email him at mortsmith32@gmail.com or call him on 01787 226974. He’s always pleased to hear from old friends who provided such a wealth of information and great stories for Riverwatch.

These columns appeared in the Surrey Herald.

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