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Mort's Riverwatch

An occasional look at the ebb and flow of the Thames

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Tag: Canal and River Trust

The intrepid crew will be paddling 116 miles along the Thames to raise money for two good causes.
Charities Recent developments

Charity challenge for female rowers

01/08/201326/01/2014Mort SmithComment(0)

I always enjoy turning the spotlight on some of the wonderful things river people undertake for charity – and this week is no exception.

Not missed: Boat skippers will be delighted to see the back of the old bridges whose supporting piers made navigating around the bend in the river a tricky business.
Recent developments

Bridge tops out as boats pass under

11/07/201326/01/2014Mort SmithComment(0)

Today’s the day for the final ‘topping out’ ceremony at the new Walton Bridge – and thanks to the organisational efforts of our local boat clubs, there will be a sail past to mark the event along with a number of other events.

Recent developments

Let’s go back to the future

09/05/201328/12/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

Block off river crossing at Walton Lane to traffic — there was no link in the ’50s, says resident Doug Myers

Sunbury Lock
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Licences up, but there’s a reason

10/11/201217/03/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

Well, I guess it was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Environment Agency is putting up boat licence fees for next year by 4.6 percent – that’s inflation plus two percent.

Recent developments

Two hours: It’s not much to ask you to give up…

16/09/201219/12/2012Mort SmithComment(0)

Chance to have your say on protecting one of our finest assets – our beloved stretch of the river

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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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