❌🚧 The #ThamesBarrier is closing this morning 🚧❌
A high tide is forecast and combined with high river flows, the decision has been made to operate from around 10.40 this morning.
This will be our 209th Flood Defence Closure, the first of this flood season.
⭐️Don’t miss this! Talk and photography exhibition on Tuesday 24th, 7pm at The Pier House with Joanne Gilbert - Founder of WildChiswick - Buy tickets at https://t.co/iDsF17756Q Image: Paul Brown - overall winner of @wildchiswick wildlife photo competition ⭐️
A new season brings new conditions to paddle in, so it's worth refreshing your knowledge on how the weather and tides can affect your #autumn paddling plans 🌦️
See our top tips 👉 https://t.co/m285qqZV3P
🦔Also at The Pier House next Saturday, Sept 30, will be Jo Gilbert, founder of @WildChiswick and author of children’s book Snout’s First Trip Out. She'll be showing development sketches of characters in her book and selling signed copies from 11am until 3pm. Artwork by Izzy Bean
⭐️@GreatRiverRace ⛴️Saturday September 16th⭐️Visit Chiswick Pier for best views of this spectacular #rowing event, featuring hundreds of traditional boats, with fancy-dressed crews from around the world - expected to pass the Pier from 1pm. Refreshments on sale from midday.
⚠️ High tides expected at the end of this week.
Early morning tides will be notably high, Thursday - Sunday.
Don't get caught out!
My colleagues will issue Flood Alerts here ⏬
https://t.co/5q9RSTLJ6j
Applications are now open to be a 2024 #ShePaddles Ambassador!📣
If you're passionate about inspiring women and girls to give paddling a try, grow their confidence, and showcase the power of being on the water, apply here 👉 https://t.co/kipz4qlQHR
🎉 Party on! You’re all invited to #Chiswick Pier Trust’s Party on the Pier 🎉 Don’t miss free boat trips aboard the Golden Salamander, sponsored by #Fullers - save the date: Sunday 23rd July from 11am
British Canoeing has been made aware of a product recall for six models of Fox and Fox lifejackets presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Further details can be found here ➡️ https://t.co/ah9OoAqTD0
Sadly since the launch of their online map, Thames Water are no longer sending out email notifications when discharges occur - see their explanation in the final email here - https://t.co/IjBJXE4lmu
You can see the official TW map online here - https://t.co/TOdr2g7cqI - though unfortunately there are no notifications yet, so for now there will be no further content appearing here :-(
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race this Easter weekend!
You can find start lists and follow the crews live at 👉 https://t.co/6auAmZYXO3 @DWcanoerace
📷 Chris Worrall
Paddling is a great way to explore the outdoors, but it's important to stay safe when on the water. We put together a list of courses you can take to improve your skills and knowledge. Head over to our blog to learn more 👉 https://t.co/N9OGPd2beg
Don't forget the CPCC AGM today at 14:30 in the George & Devonshire! Your opportunity to have a say in the running of your club and a beer/glass of wine at the same time. 🍺🍷🛶 #CPCC#kayaking#canoeing
Stay safe on your next coastal paddling trip with the @RYA SafeTrx app 📱
Available on iPhone or Android, it's a way for you to inform the Coastguard of your planned route, craft information and location. Emergency contacts can also keep track of your journey too ⬇️
https://t.co/zJfzUkN0dV Another very high tide on Chiswick Mall. The top of the fence on the far side of the road is just visible above the water. #cpcc#riverthames#Chiswick#kayaking