David Suchet launches Rivertime
21 November 2008 17:25
Actor David Suchet came to the River & Rowing Museum last week to celebrate the official launch of ‘Rivertime’ the specially commissioned boat for use by disabled and disadvantaged people in the Thames Valley. ‘Rivertime’ is now operational from its permanent base at the River & Rowing Museum at Henley, with Senior Skipper Lucy Herbert in charge.
David Suchet said “ Some two years ago I met with Simon Davis at the first Get Afloat event on a very cold day at Hambleden Lock. As we sat shivering he told me that he and his wife Pat had a plan to raise sufficient funds to build and operate a boat for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults on the River Thames between Windsor and Oxford as there was no such boat on this reach.
"Naturally, being Chairman of the River Thames Alliance, I was fascinated and delighted and asked Simon to keep me informed. Well, here we all are and the dream has come true. 'Rivertime' is now a reality thanks to the efforts of the Trustees, Paul Wagstaffe, Jonathan Hobbs, together with Simon and Pat Davis."
There is a dedicated telephone number for bookings 01491 415 605 or email bookings@rrm.co.uk
For general enquiries contact Simon Davis 01628 780700 or email boating@rivertimeboattrust.org.uk