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Safety must always come first. The allure of the open water is undeniable, but with it comes the responsibility to be vigilant. The old adage, "If in doubt, don’t" has never been more relevant, especially with the unpredictability of winter weather and water conditions.
Read moreActive Thames, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority, announces community funding for watersports and walking in London, Kent and Essex.
Read moreActive Thames, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority (PLA), have teamed up with Go Jauntly, a walking app for everyday outdoor adventures, to create a collection of family-friendly walks along the Thames Path.
Read moreAn investment of £17,400 from Active Thames, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority (PLA), has supported the development of eleven young people’s coaching skills, through the East London Instructor Programme.
Read morePLA deputy harbour master Miles Featherstone, from Maidstone, is looking forward to overseeing our support for this year’s Boat Race on 26 March.
Read moreActive Thames, led by the Port of London Authority (PLA), has awarded £150,000 in grants to 26 successful applicants.
Read moreGrants of up to £5,000 are available from the latest round of the Active Thames fund, a partnership programme led by the Port of London Authority.
Read moreThe unprecedented heatwave, coinciding with the end of the school year, has led to river safety champions to issue a call not to underestimate the risks involved in taking to the tidal Thames to cool off.
Read moreTower Hamlets Canoe Club is helping visually impaired paddlers (VIPs) take to the capital’s waterways, with the help of Active Thames, founded by the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read moreAn exploration of London’s port history by a quartet of Chelsea Pensioners started with a trip on the Thames (30 March).
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