UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
CELEBRATION OF THE THAMES
25th March 2010 – an evening focused on the working life of the River Thames, chaired by Bamber Gascoigne, with exhibitions of the work of Thames-related organisations, artists and photographers, followed by presentations by
- Ken Dwan Eel Pie Island Slipways, former Master of the Company of Watermen and Lightermen
- Mark Edwards Richmond Bridge Boathouses, boat builder
- James Wisdom Thames Explorer Trust, Chiswick Local History Society, local historian
Contact Hazel Bull on 020 8997 9804 or thames@environmenttrust.co.uk for tickets and more information.
Sunday 21st February 2010, 11am to 4pm at John Lewis store in Kingston. 20th century interiors and retail buzz. Lunch provided!
Visit the Art Picnics page to see this year’s programme.
If you like to spend time out of doors and would like to develop your gardening and conservation skills, then we would love to meet you at one of our practical work mornings at various sites around the borough:
- Saturday 27th February from 9.30am, rhododendron clearance in Richmond Park
- Every Monday lunchtime Kilmorey Mausoleum, St Margarets Road (behind the brick wall almost opposite the Ailsa Tavern). Please call 07955 172 940 to check details
- First Saturday of the month Vineyard Passage Burial Ground, Richmond (behind Vestry Hall)
Visit the Practical Volunteering page for more details of projects this spring.
Why not get your colleagues to join in too? See our Corporate Volunteering brochure (489kb PDF) for more information.
Annual General Meeting
10th June 2010 – save the date! More details will be provided nearer the time.
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Phoenix Wharf, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1 3DY
020 8891 5455; office@environmenttrust.co.uk
ABOUT US
The Environment Trust aims to protect, restore and find new uses for buildings and landscapes of historic interest and character in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
We also aim to encourage the general public to appreciate the built and natural environment around them through education and volunteering opportunities.
PLEASE SUPPORT US
BECOME A MEMBER for less than the price of a round of drinks! Download the application form here (53kb PDF).
MAKE A DONATION to the Environment Trust online or by cheque sent to the above address.
TRUSTEES & STAFF
Trustees
Jenny Pearce (Chairman), Guy Cowley (Honorary/Company Secretary), John Simpson (Honorary Treasurer), Alex Robb, Ann Callaway, Carole Ritchie, Claire Fifield, Derrik Mercer, John Anderson, Nick Thompson, Robin Wade
Projects Manager Angela Kidner
Office staff Jenny Willis, Sara Black
Book-keeper David A’Court
Legal status
The Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames is a registered charity, number 294869, and company registered in England and limited by guarantee, number 02030430.
Articles (53kb PDF) and Memorandum (28kb PDF)
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PROJECTS
ORAL HISTORIES
Between The Locks is our newest project, in which we are working with children from Christ’s School to record the stories of people who have made their living from the river, generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Hampton Fuel Allotments Charity. Can you help? Have you worked on the river? Do you have memories to share? If you would like to contribute to this fascinating project, please contact Fiona Cosson, the project coordinator, at the Trust’s office or e-mail fiona@environmenttrust.co.uk.
 
RIVER CENTRE
River Centre Update (Sept 2009) (421kb PDF)
Sir David Attenborough is patron of the River Centre (260kb PDF) – our proposed community-focused building providing environmental education, an aquarium and exhibition space, boat hire and repair facilities, and a place to sit and relax by the river, as part of the rejuvenation of Twickenham riverside.
KILMOREY MAUSOLEUM
Kilmorey Mausoleum grounds are maintained as a wildlife garden by Environment Trust volunteers, who work there every Monday lunchtime. New volunteers are always welcome – please contact the Environment Trust office for details.
Find out more
Newsletter Autumn 2009 (239kb PDF)
Annual Report 2009 (640kb PDF)
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