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The Great British Duck Race breaks world record!2 September 2008 The end of the summer holidays was marked in “eccentric British Style” when 3,000 spectators cheered on their ducks along the banks of the River Thames, in the world’s biggest charity duck race!
River & Rowing Museum Flies the Flag for 201227 August 2008 Olympic medal winning rowers celebrated with young 2012 rowing hopefuls in a unique 2012 flag-raising event at the River & Rowing Museum as part of the official, national handover celebrations for the 2008 Olympic Games.
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River & Rowing Museum to Fly the Flag for 201218 August 2008 The River & Rowing Museum has been chosen to ‘fly the flag’ for the 2012 Olympic Games. The official London 2012 Flag will be raised in a special event at 12:00 on 24 August.
8 August 2008
New TV Series - Peter Ackroyd's Thames
New TV series starts tonight at 8pm on ITV1. The celebrated author Peter Ackroyd explores the course of the `Sacred River'.
6 August 2008
New Windsor Wheel rolls into town
The Royal Windsor Wheel has returned to Alexandra Gardens, allowing visitors the chance to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views whatever the weather, from the comfort of their air-conditioned capsules.
28 July 2008
Thames gets ready for Great British Duck Race
The Great British Duck Race takes place on Sunday 31 August, on a 1km stretch of the River Thames near Hampton Court Palace.
23 July 2008
Environment Agency gives water safety warning
The Environment Agency is urging youngsters planning to go fishing, cycle or simply hang out with friends down by their local river to be aware of the dangers.
22 July 2008
David Suchet launches Rivertime boat
The Trustees of Rivertime Boat Trust welcomed David Suchet to Henley to celebrate the official launch of ‘Rivertime’ - the specially commissioned boat for use by disabled and disadvantaged people in the Thames Valley.
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