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MediCinema enriches the life of all hospital patients, including the bed and wheelchair bound, by installing a state-of-the-art cinema in hospitals to create a positive, social, ’off ward’ experience for them, their families and their carers. If you want to race for MediCinema in the GRR and help bring the magic of the silver screen to patients in hospital, then please contact us at medicinema@gstt.nhs.uk.
With a rich history, the Borough of Richmond has much to offer visitors and residents alike. Trace the footsteps of famous historical figures; explore the legacies chronicled in surviving heritage sites; take in the beauty of picturesque gardens and the Royal Parks; or simply enjoy a Victorian-style camping skiff holiday on the River Thames – the Borough truly is an experience that will appeal to everyone.
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Thames Alive exists to promote and revitalise the river by coordinating activities and attractions like the recent Henry VIII Coronation Tudor Pageant. Ray Little’s great photographs of the event are an excellent illustration of how The Thames can still capture the public’s imagination. NB. Prints can be ordered via this downloadable form.
The borough of Richmond upon Thames has an excellent choice of accommodation to suit all budgets ranging from family run B&Bs, guest houses, house boats and self-catering units to 4 star luxurious hotels.
The centre was opened in 1989, funded by the London Docklands Development Corporation and the Sports Council at a cost of £1.2 million with the aim of providing recreational water activities for all sections of the community living and working in the local area.
Maintaining a three hundred-year-old continuous tradition of boat building at Richmond-upon-Thames, Richmond Bridge Boathouses are uniquely qualified to build or restore your classic boat.

Master boatbuilder Mark Edwards and his team have built a truly unique collection of craft to historic designs associated with the River Thames.
Turk Launches offer a versatile fleet of traditional and modern luxury vessels with facilities for up to 150 guests offering exciting alternative venues throughout the year for any style of event our clients can imagine. Our unrivalled experience and resources ensure that we are able to provide a personal and flexible service to accommodate your needs and budget.
The River Thames Visitor Centre is a 'not for profit' project which aims to raise River awareness by providing educational material and a meeting place for all interested groups and people. It hopes to provide an advisory body for those wishing to enjoy the River: a club around a wide variety of social activities such as music, art, literature as well as a champion in respects of all activities concerned with the river, its banks and environs.
Choosing to travel on the Viscount is to experience the unique style that only she can offer. The Viscount is an original Thames Steamer launched for the first time in 1908. She has witnessed over 100 years of changing English heritage and history along the River Thames. The Viscount is available all year round for private parties, weddings and corporate events.
Nestled in the northeast corner of Scotland, the focus of Portsoy's Scottish Traditional Boat Festival is on traditional boat building, restoration, sailing, and associated crafts as well as being a celebration of music, food & art. A great holiday or short break destination with something for everyone - a real family affair and you can be assured of a warm welcome.
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ClickIT Systems, a local computer consultancy, have a very strong background in system development & support, and were responsible for the re-design of our website and introducing automated on-line Entry management and payments. They listened to us very carefully and delivered exactly what we wanted and more.