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ThamesMobo

@thamesmobo

Thames MotorBoaters Association on non-tidal River Thames

 Britain's Greatest River
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Joined August 2011
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The #Environment Agency is investing up to £10 million as part of its annual programme of essential works to repair key navigation structures along the non -tidal Thames .Updates for closures can be found on the .Gov uk web site .⁦⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩
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Great opportunity for our AD to meet with Stephen ,Dilly and Charlie Bil owners of #Tom Jones Boatyard .A great opportunity to hear about the history of this family run Boatyard and discuss their observations and general thoughts .
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Great opportunity to show our AD Anna Burns along the river from #Romney to #Old Windsor ,she took the opportunity to meet some of our great lock keepers ,volunteers and customers . We also wished out a team leader Nick Myatt a farewell before he embarks on a new career venture.
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TMBA to introduce broader membership criteria and Thames recreational waterway representation services from 1 September 2024 including free individual membership. New website coming shortly - tmba.org.uk
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Themes Boaters face 9% boat registration charges hike. EA launch online consultation proposing single one year increase of 9% in boat reg charges across all EA waterways for 2025. Intended to combat recent inflation impact pending future strategy review. consult.environment-agency.g…
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Thames boaters update - 38 locks now displaying YELLOW stream decreasing boards thamesvisitormoorings.co.uk/…
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Thames motor boaters can now join the TMBA as provisional members (no subscription required) pending the outcome of a review of our current activities and future plans. tmba.org.uk/register/
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Our contractors have safely removed the barge Hope IV off the River today ,many will of witnessed its final journey from Sunbury Depot to its disposal location .⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩ .
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'Now that we know the [Temple] bridge will need to remain closed for an extended time, we will look into providing a shorter diversion through private land.' @EnvAgencySE re: diversion of #ThamesPath National Trail gov.uk/government/news/templ… @RiverThames @MyMarlowUK @RamblersGB
Temple Footbridge to remain closed

Temple Footbridge to remain closed

Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. Bridge specialists have advised that immediate repairs are not possible.

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Thames Boaters Alert - EA Lock closure and restriction information is now being posted on gov.uk and you can register to receive email notification of updates. Exact link is here - gov.uk/guidance/river-thames…
River Thames: restrictions and closures

River Thames: restrictions and closures

Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.

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Boaters update :Hambleden lock is currently closed to navigation ,engineers are on route -we apologise for the inconvenience caused and will keep boaters updated .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @Ang_WaterwaysEA @RomneyWeir
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Update ;A temporary repair has been completed that has enabled us to reopen# Chertsey Lock ,the lock keeper will maximise the number of vessels in each lock cycle so there may be short delays in transits through the lock.Out of hours the lock will be available on Public Power
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Boaters update ; #Chertsey lock is currently closed to navigation ,we have staff on site assisting boaters and organised for engineers to be attendance .we apologise for any inconvenience caused and will update boaters as we receive more information .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03
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Thames Boaters Alert - Bank Holiday weekend so river likely very busy. Be aware that many locks are double sited for one or more days so may be on self service. Please be patient and help others when you can - todays hirer may be a future boat owner ! gov.uk/guidance/river-thames… – at Maidenhead, South East
River Thames: lock keeper service

River Thames: lock keeper service

Information on the lock keeper service on the River Thames.

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Last week #EA staff local councillors from#RBWM #CookhamParish and residents met to discuss issues at #Cookham lock and the potential of allowing access back on to the Island ,this is the start of the journey #Collaborative working .⁦@EnvAgencySE⁩ ⁦@MarkHill03⁩
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Boaters update ;Whitchurch Lock is now fully operational and navigation fully opened .Apologises for any inconvenience caused.@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir
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Thames Boaters Alert - due to mechanical failure Whitchurch Lock is closed until further notice. – at Maidenhead, South East
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Boaters update :Whitchurch lock remains closed for navigation ,we have staff and contractors continuing to look at how the issue can be addressed .We will keep boaters updated ,apologises for an inconvenience this is causing .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @RomneyWeir
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Boaters update :Cleeve lock is now fully operational,apologises for any inconvenience caused .@RomneyWeir @EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @DeTom48 @Ang_WaterwaysEA
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Boaters update :Cleeve lock is currently closed for navigation ,engineers on route -apologises for any inconvenience caused .@EnvAgencySE @MarkHill03 @DeTom48 @Ang_WaterwaysEA @RomneyWeir
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