Regular readers of Riversniffers might recall previous articles about Venturer Photography. 2011 dates have been set for the photographic cruises we arrange on the Thames between Richmond and Molesey. Check out www.venturerphotography.com for more details. The venue is the Richmond Venturer, a 26 metre Dutch barge converted for trips on the Thames for small groups [...]
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Photography on the River
Posted in Events, General Interest, tagged Richmond Venturer on February 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Richmond welcomes Canon Dr Robert Titley
Posted in General Interest, tagged Richmond, Richmond Parish Church on September 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On Monday 20th September the Bishop of Kingston conducted a service of induction for Richmond’s new Team Rector, the Reverend Canon Dr Robert Titley. The service took place at St Mary Magdalene church in the centre of Richmond, in the presence of the Mayor of Richmond, local councillors and a congregation of more than 400. [...]
Venturer Photography – the first of many
Posted in General Interest, tagged photography, Richmond Venturer on January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The first Photography training day aboard the Richmond Venturer was a great success in stunning Autumnal sunshine, a great experience and raising funds for the RTBP. Next course scheduled for April 1st
Ringing in the New Year 2010
Posted in General Interest, tagged bellringing, Richmond Parish Church on January 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Last year we took some still photos of ringing in the New Year at St Mary Magdalene, Richmond. This year we went one better and made a (six minute) video. Happy New Year to all our readers
Canon Julian Reindorp retires
Posted in General Interest, tagged Richmond, Richmond Parish Church on November 2, 2009 | 4 Comments »
St Mary’s church in the centre of Richmond, Sunday evening 1st November 2009. The church was full to overflowing for choral evensong, marking the retirement of Canon Julian Reindorp, who has been Rector of Richmond Team ministry since January 1992. A fanfare started the service. Long standing Richmond resident Lord (Alan) Watson attended, as did Richmond’s MP, Susan [...]
Twickenham Riverside saved?
Posted in General Interest, Local Politics, tagged Richmond Council, Save Our Riverside, Twickenham on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well no it isn’t, actually. But before a contract is signed for the River Centre and enabling housing the people of Twickenham will get the chance to make their wishes known at the ballot box. At the end of a meeting of the full council on 20th October, LibDem Council Leader Serge Lourie made an announcement [...]
Richmond Venturer – photography day
Posted in General Interest, tagged photography, Richmond Venturer on September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our friends at the Richmond Venturer are having a photography day on the Thames on October 15th. The poster below explains all. The river-based viewpoint should give some new perspectives on our local views. If you like the sound of it, there are more details here.
Great River Race 2009
Posted in General Interest, tagged Great River Race, Richmond Venturer on September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 2009 race took place on Saturday, 5th September. Nearly 300 boats took part this year, most raising money for charity. Some teams are very serious, some more lighthearted. Please find below a selection of photographs taken as the boats passed through Richmond on their way to the finish line near Ham House. There’s no text [...]
A Good Idea
Posted in General Interest, tagged Richmond, Richmond Venturer on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The poster below is self-explanatory. What a good idea. If you know someone for whom this might be of interest please draw their attention to it. Good luck to all involved with the Richmond Venturer.
Ringing in the New Year
Posted in General Interest, tagged bellringing, Richmond, Richmond Parish Church on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Riversniffers witnesssed the ringing in of the New Year at Richmond Parish Church. The bellringers gathered at the church of St Mary Magdalene (the one right in the centre of Richmond) shortly after 11:30pm. After unlocking the bell tower and sorting out positions etc. ringing started at 11:40pm. At two minutes to midnight, the [...]
