Terra Nova

Islands in the stream

There’s always been something very appealing about the idea of living on an island for me. Just the thought of being surrounded by water, cocooned from the rigours of the world and able to gaze out on a tranquil, lazily-flowing river is enough to make me smile.

Out flooded the workers…

Mort Smith recently asked readers for their memories of the Walton Yacht Company. Here are just some of the reminiscences you’ve been keen to share

Club with a reputation that’s second to none

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.