News
TLS Summer Event Home Park
Posted: 07-01-2013
TLS Summer Event 2012 – This time we tried something a bit different – Friends of the Thames visited the Home Park Paddocks Project at Hampton Court Palace
Thames Landscape Strategy Review
Posted: 09-10-2012
The Thames Landscape Strategy Review has been published.
TLS Manages 'Wild London' Diamond Jubilee Event
Posted: 15-06-2012
15th May Jubilee Event hosted in Richmond Park and attended by HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince Philip, and HRH Princess Alexandra in an event celebrating the open and green spaces of London
Home Park Paddocks Habitat Restoration Project - Volunteers Needed
Posted: 14-12-2011
If you are interested in helping out on one of the volunteer days on this project then please email rebecca.law@richmond.gov.uk for dates and where to meet.
Work begins to make wildlife flourish at the Hampton Court Palace Water Meadows
Posted: 01-08-2011
Thanks to a major funding boost from environmental funder SITA Trust, work has begun to restore floodplain and transform the water meadows at Hampton Court Paddocks into a paradise for all manner of wildlife including water vole, bats and reed warbler.
Towpath Managment Plan 2011
Posted: 01-04-2011
The TLS Towpath Managment Plan for 2011 has been written and uploaded to the website.
Draft London Borough of Hounslow Biodiversity Action Plan is available for consultation
Posted: 02-11-2010
London Borough of Hounslow are consulting for twelve weeks on the Draft Hounslow Biodiversity Action Plan, which was produced by members of the Hounslow Biodiversity Action Plan Partnership. The deadline for responses is 23rd January 2011
Kingston River Celebration 2010
Posted: 09-08-2010
Rudi the otter finds out more about the Thames Landscape Strategy as he and keeper Daphne come along to the Kingston River Celebration in July.
Consultation on the Brentford Creek Thames Path Improvements Project
Posted: 22-07-2010
The Thames Landscape Strategy Hampton to Kew is working with The London Borough of Hounslow improve part of the Thames Path National trail along Brentford Creek as per the attached plans, maps and designs. We would ask that all comments be returned by 5pm on Wednesday the 15th September 2010.
Walking Leaflets
Posted: 25-06-2010
Back by popular demand, the four Arcadian Thames Walks leaflets have been updated and reprinted.
TLS Review Consultation is Now Closed
Posted: 16-03-2010
The Thames Landscape Strategy Review Stakeholder Consultation is now closed.
Taking into account postage and possible delivery problems – responses will be accepted up until Midday Wednesday 17th March 2010
Thames River Basin Management Plan is now available
Posted: 13-01-2010
We are pleased to announce that the Thames River Basin Management Plan is now available on the Environment Agency’s website.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Posted: 14-12-2009
Wishing all our friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
EA Consultation on the Lower Thames Strategy
Posted: 23-10-2009
The Environment Agency needs your views.
The public consultation for the draft Lower Thames Strategy began on 21st September and will close on Friday 4 December 2009.
Tandum Tour: Norway to Spain
Posted: 28-07-2009
Arcadia Officer is cycling tandum 4500 miles around Europe to raise money for cancer research
TE2100 Consultation - Come and have your say...
Posted: 04-06-2009
Decisions need to be made now on how the Thames tidal flood defences are adapted to cope with rising seas and a changing climate though this century. The Environment Agency wants your help to make sure no stone is left unturned.
Hampton Court Road – Safety and Environment Improvements
Posted: 23-04-2009
The council is proposing to implement improvements along the elevated section of footway on Hampton Court Road. The scheme is to be funded by Transport for London and is designed to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Warren Footpath Lighting Consultation
Posted: 17-04-2009
A trial has now been started with one light having been put in along the Warren Footpath.
New Hedge at the Hawkers Centre - Goodbye Swingbridge
Posted: 25-02-2009
The final part of the management work being carried out by the Swingbridge2 Community Boat has been completed and they have planted a native hedge along the Hawker’s Centre fence line.
Thames Landscape Strategy Annual Meeting
Posted: 23-02-2009
The Thames Landscape Strategy Annual Meeting was held at Kew Gardens on Wednesday 11th Feb. Friends were welcomed into the Grade 1 listed Orangery for drinks and presentations.
Annual Review
Posted: 10-02-2009
The Thames Landscape Strategy Hampton to Kew Annual Review of 2008 has now been published.
Boardwalks Form Part of Dry Routes Trial
Posted: 05-12-2008
Two new boardwalks in Ham lead the way for the TLS dry routes plan
The Shared Use Path along Hampton Court Road
Posted: 04-12-2008
The Hampton Court Approaches project – in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, Royal Parks, London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, English Heritage, and the Environment Agency is designed to recreate that ‘wow’ factor that had been lost during subsequent years of development and changes in town planning.
Swingbridge, Petrofac, and the Stag Beetles
Posted: 03-12-2008
The Swingbridge work is nearly complete out along the Molesey Riverside. The volunteers and community payback groups carried out brilliant vegetation management, planted a hedge, and built a stag beetle loggery.
Watermans' Board is unveiled on Richmond Riverside
Posted: 13-11-2008
11th November – unveiling of the new Watermans’ Interpretation Board on Richmond Riverside
Swingbridge 2 Has Arrived at Molesey
Posted: 07-11-2008
The Swingbridge 2 community boat has now arrived at Molesey Lock to start a 4 month volunteer programme with the Thames Landscape Strategy and our partners.
TE2100 Update
Posted: 14-10-2008
Following recent consultations, the Environment Agency has released an update newsletter for the Thames Estuary TE2100.
Wedding on the River
Posted: 12-08-2008
Water Nice Way to Celebrate a Wedding from the Richmond and Twickenham Times
Launch of Two New Leaflets
Posted: 24-06-2008
It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of two new leaflets. Treasures by the Thames, and Riverside Wildlife
Thames Landscape Strategy Summer Event 2008
Posted: 20-06-2008
This years Summer Party was held at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park on Wednesday the 11th June. Hosted by Sir David Attenborough and sponsored by the Hearsum Family it proved to be another resounding success
New Project Development Officer Appointed
Posted: 19-06-2008
The Thames Landscape Strategy is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Law as the new Project Development Officer.
Return to Arcadia
Posted: 01-06-2008
Landscape 05.08 The Journal of the Landscape Institute published an article by Jason Debney
Last chance to have your say on key consultations
Posted: 13-03-2008
As the end of March approaches, so too does the deadline for making comments on two key consultations which will have an impact on this stretch of the River Thames between Hampton and Kew. The Thames Estuary 2100 consultation and the consultation on Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s Vision for the next 3 years both have a deadline of 31st March for comments.
Thames-side Treasures at Threat from Expanding Heathrow
Posted: 01-02-2008
Some of the UK’s most important palaces, gardens and open spaces are under threat from the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, the Thames Landscape Strategy warned today.
Have your say in the future of flood risk management for the Thames Estuary
Posted: 16-01-2008
The Environment Agency are currently running an online consultation on the Thames Esturary 2100 (TE2100) project. Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100) is an Environment Agency project to develop a tidal flood risk management plan for the Thames estuary through to the end of the century.The final plan will recommend what flood risk management measures will be required in the estuary, where they will be needed,
Hilary Benn gives keynote speech at TLS meeting
Posted: 11-01-2008
The key note speaker at the recent TLS annual meeting was Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. During his address Hilary talked about the pressures that lay ahead in combating climate change focussing in particular on how this could impact on communities across the world including those along the River Thames.
Have your say in the future of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Posted: 03-12-2007
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew have launched a public consultation seeking local, national and international comment on Kew’s vision for the next three years. The Consultation Document gives people a chance to have their say in Kew’s future. Kew’s director Professor Stephen Hopper has issued the following message. The consultation period runs up until 31st March 2008. The Thames Landscape Strategy strongly supports the vision set out in the consultation document, in particular proposals to improve
Have your say in the future of flood risk management
Posted: 23-11-2007
Environment Agency Water Framework Directive Consultation
Posted: 20-09-2007
The latest Water Framework Directive newsletter has just been published. This newsletter gives a brief summary of the Significant Water Management Issues consultation document, which is open to comment between 24 July 2007 and 28 January 2008.
The Environment Agency welcomes your views to help them prioritise the issues impacting on the water environment and identify where environmental improvements are needed most.
Construction works begin at Teddington Lock
Posted: 13-09-2007
Work started at Teddington Lock on the lock island bank protection works and new island tail layby, on the 3rd September 2007. This new layby will provide a valuable facility for trip boat operators, when for the first time they will be able to drop off and pick up visitors at Teddington Lock. The new layby should be operational by summer 2008.
The TLS has worked closely with the Environment Agency to secure the new layby and work is likely to run
Great River Race 8th September 2007
Posted: 03-09-2007
After nineteen years, The Great River Race has firmly established itself in the sporting calendar to such an extent that experienced crews now describe it as a classic event – the one they all want to win.
And with its intriguing mix of colour, spectacle, intense competition and casual fun, it combines all the ingredients that made London’s ‘other’ marathon such a success
Adopt a Duck and raise money for TLS
Posted: 31-07-2007
Adopt a Duck in the Great British Duck Race and raise money for the Thames Landscape Strategy and London’s Arcadia!
On Sunday 2nd September 2007, 165,000 rubber ducks will be dispatched by the Great British Duck Race on a 1km race down the River Thames by Hampton Court Palace. All this in an attempt to break a world record and raise £500,000 for a range of charities. The Father Thames Trust, the fundraising arm of the Thames Landscape Strategy, is registered on the Great British Duck Race website.
Kingston River Celebration 14th -22nd July
Posted: 05-07-2007
The Kingston River Celebration highlights Kingston’s rich maritime heritage with a historic boat display taking place along the riverside from Kingston Bridge to Eagle Brewery Wharf. Music and entertainment at Eagle Wharf along with a Thames Landscape Strategy display coincide with the 150th Kingston Amateur Rowing Regatta which takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July. The river celebrations culminate with the Dragon Boat Challenge and Festival of Sport at Canbury Gardens on Sunday 22 July.
TLS launches new walking leaflets
Posted: 18-06-2007
The Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Marc Cranfield-Adams joined the TLS and local families to launch a series of new walking leaflets developed by the Thames Landscape Strategy. The Arcadian Thames Walks have been launched just in time for the summer holidays. Aimed at families, the guides include a comprehensive map and local historical information in an easy to use format.
TLS brings reedbeds to Richmond Fair
Posted: 18-05-2007
The Thames Landscape Strategy and London’s Arcadia braved the heavy rain on the 12th May to attend the Richmond Fair. The TLS marquee had expanded to three tents and had a variety of information about current projects on display. A very successful part of the day was the art activity, where children (and adults) were invited to decorate a section of a home made reedbed.
Eagle Brewery Wharf Funday 31st March
Posted: 20-03-2007
On Saturday 31st March 2007 an all day fun event will be held at Eagle Brewery Wharf, Kingston to celebrate its potential and to launch an exciting new initiative to enhance the historic riverside site. Activities will include a live eagle demonstration, face painting, live music, free boat trips and more.
Thames Barrier 100th closure
Posted: 19-03-2007
The Thames Barrier reached another landmark on 18 March when with the closure to protect London from high spring tides and tidal surges for the one-hundredth time.
The Arctic blast bringing cold northerly winds over the North Sea was expected to increase tidal levels by up to half-a-metre this morning, resulting in the decision to close the Thames Barrier.
Mayor of Kingston helps put the 'Thames back into Kingston'
Posted: 29-01-2007
The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Cllr Mary Reid, was joined on Tuesday 23rd January by local ward councillors and representatives of the Thames Landscape Strategy and local amenity groups to celebrate the completion of the first project in the Thames Landscape Strategy ‘Putting the Thames Back into Kingston’ initiative.
Kingston Riverside Litter Blitz
Posted: 01-12-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy is continuing for forge strong links with the Payback initiative of the London Probation Service. Community Payback is a London Probation partnership with the Metropolitan Police and local authorities. It is focused to visibly address crime and the fear of crime as prioritised by local communities. To date five litter blitzes have been carried out in partnership along the towpath in the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Thames Landscape Strategy and the Water Framework Directive
Posted: 02-11-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy has been chosen to sit on the Water Framework Directive Liaison Panel for Thames River Basin District, representing the three ‘River Thames Partnerships’ in the London region.
Thames Landscape Strategy Annual Review published
Posted: 18-10-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy has published its annual review covering the financial year 2005/2006. The review gives a comprehensive overview of work carried out over the year.
Waterspace and Visitor Action Plan
Posted: 12-10-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy’s Draft Waterspace and Visitor Action Plan document is close to being finalised after its month-long consultation period in August.
Restored Riverside Gardens Opened
Posted: 27-09-2006
Over 100 local people and riverside users gathered by the riverside on Monday evening to celebrate the official opening of the newly restored Bridge House Gardens by Richmond Bridge.
Thames Landscape Strategy joins forces with 'Pay Back' initiative
Posted: 01-06-2006
On 22nd May, 12 community service workers tidied up the towpath in Kingston as part of a new probation initiative – Pay Back. Six sacks of river borne rubbish were collected on a wet and windy monday morning.
TLS join Hust Park Residents Association AGM
Posted: 24-05-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy attended the recent AGM of the Hurst Park Residents Association to feedback on the progress of the Hurst Park and Barge Walk Management Plan.
TLS marquee out and about at summer fairs
Posted: 22-05-2006
The Thames Landscape Strategy attended the first of many local fairs and events it visits each summer season. Richmond Fair was held on Richmond Green on the 13th May.
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