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Life-affirming project
I’ve always had a lot of time for the charity called the River Thames Boat Project, which aims to introduce people to our wonderful river and to give people – particularly youngsters and the disabled – the chance to spend time on the water.
Bridge tops out as boats pass under
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.
The proof of the pudding…
It’s definitely that time of year when the thoughts of many folk turn towards the possibility of getting out on the river.


