Village Matters

Village Matters

YOUR AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY MAGAZINES FOR SUNBURY AND SHEPPERTON

LARYSA HARRISON
“This magazine a little gem for Shepperton and Sunbury villagers. Lots of great articles and useful information, great photos and design! Thank you Monica for bringing lots of positive vibes to local people.”
LARYSA HARRISON
OLIVIA OAKLEY
“Halliford School has worked with Monica at Village Matters for a number of years, and we are proud to feature in all four publications. Monica offers that personal touch and is always happy to support our School in any way she can. It is a pleasure to work with Monica, and to read her community focused publications when they arrive on our doorsteps.”
OLIVIA OAKLEY
SONIA HAMILTON-MARTIN
“We have advertised in Shepperton Matters and Sunbury Matters for quite some time and find the magazine excellent, well written with good quality articles. It is so good to have such good quality magazines in our local areas. The response to advertising has been very good and I would not hesitate to recommend these excellent publications. Thank you Monica for all your advice and professionalism.”
SONIA HAMILTON-MARTIN
GRAEME WADHAMS
“Long time supporters of Village Matters publications, Curchods value the local connection to the community this fantastic publication provides. All the best to Monica and thank you for your dedication over the last decade.”
GRAEME WADHAMS
I never fail
“I never fail to find your publication both interesting and informative. You do so much to nurture and sustain an invaluable community feel to our town.”
GEOFF BUCKINGHAM, SUNBURY
We are huge
“We are huge advocates of The Matters publications; they are such a great asset for the local community.”
HALLIFORD SCHOOL
I am tirelessly
“I am tirelessly trying to get our voice out into Sunbury. With the articles in Sunbury Matters we always seem to get a fantastic response.”
CLAIRE HOPKINS, ST SAVIOUR'S CHURCH & FOODBANK, SUNBURY
The magazines have
“The magazines have made all the difference to my business. I have had to take on extra help as a direct result of the response.”
FIXIT & MENDIT
Pound for pound
“Pound for pound Shepperton Matters represents better value than ANY other marketing we did for the launch of the new Longacres Garden Centre.”
LONGACRES GARDEN CENTRE
I just want
“I just want to tell you how much I enjoy the mag and that I much appreciate the vast amount of effort that you put into its production. It is always very interesting and informative. Without it we would know nothing of local matters which are so important to us all. I read it cover to cover.”
PETER ABEY, LALEHAM
A powerful and
“A powerful and brilliant read which is now our local paper.”
HOWARD JONES, CHARLTON VILLAGE
I have had more
“I have had more work from the Magazines over the last year than I ever got with the local papers.”
Her articles are
“Her articles are often far better than those in the Surrey Advertiser.”
ROBIN SIDER, SHEPPERTON COUNCILLOR,
BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION TO A LOCAL GROUP
What a treat
“What a treat to read Sunbury Matters, Thank you. You make us a community.”
SUE MUNSON, SUNBURY
Invaluable magazine for
“Invaluable magazine for finding good local tradespeople and loads of informative articles about the area.”
RESIDENT, SUNBURY
Sunbury Matters is
“Sunbury Matters is a good read and it's always interesting to read some of the historical pieces as having been born and lived in Sunbury for most of my life. Keep up the good work.”
I have had many
“I have had many articles written about me over the years… Yours is easily in the top three, and quite possibly the top one!”
We can truly
“We can truly say we love your magazine and always look forward to the next one!”
ELLEKE CARLING, SUNBURY
Great page for
“Great Page for local information. Anyone local should be a part of it!”
OPEN HOUSE STAINES
I went to
“I went to see a new customer who told me the magazine is passed around all the family and friends.”
Brilliant magazine
“Brilliant magazine, we love getting it every month.”
HAYLEY HUDDY
Many thanks again
“Many thanks again for a wonderful magazine that would definitely earn first prize in a magazine competition!”
MARGRIT OXBORROW, SUNBURY
I DO love
“I DO love your magazine.”
KATH SANDERS, SUNBURY
I wanted to
“I wanted to contact you to say thank you for doing so much for our community."
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Welcome to Village Matters, the award winning publishing company which is all about community.

Since 2010 our monthly magazines have been bringing local stories to the community and supporting local business. 

We are passionate about history as well as supporting the high street shops and highlighting local cultural events that bring our communities together. We are always happy to hear from you if you have a story. Sunbury and Shepperton Matters reach over 14,000 homes every month, an estimated readership of 31,000 readers! They give advertisers a targeted but affordable platform. Both magazines are available separately, however most advertisers choose to advertise in both every month.

Your Award-Winning Community Magazines

In Autumn 2019 Village Matters was awarded both Best Business in Sunbury and also runner up Best Business in Spelthorne at the Spelthorne Means Business Awards.

Following that, in spring 2020 Monica Jones personally was voted unanimously as Community Person of the Year by Sunbury and Shepperton Rotary clubs.

At the end of 2023, Village Matters was again awarded Best Business in Sunbury in the Spelthorne Business Awards.

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“The magazines have made all the difference to my business. I have had to take on extra help as a direct result of the response.”

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About the Editor

Monica Jones

Unanimously voted as Community Person of the Year by Rotary Shepperton and Sunbury!

Having left a global advertising role in London, I took the decision to go truly local. I founded Village Matters almost 10 years ago. Starting with a single magazine delivered to only 2000 homes, I now run two successful monthlies. I have just passed my 10th anniversary and the Sunbury and Shepperton Matters are seen as an essential part of community life. They have truly taken the place of the local newspapers which all closed. I have lived in Sunbury until recently and now live in Shepperton. The areas I write about are dear to me and I know what matters to the local communities I write about. Winning 3 local awards recently shows how important these magazines have become to the local area.

I love the river, the history of our area and the culture which is on our doorstep. I love celebrating the local people who make up our community, from the oldest bell ringer in the world who lived in Sunbury, to the founder of the Swan Sanctuary in Shepperton. To the small independent businesses who make our economy tick and the valiant locals who drive ideas and enthusiasm to make our area better places to live.

In January 2020 Monica Jones, Founder and Publisher of the Village Matters magazines, was interviewed on Brooklands Radio. This followed the award for Best Business in Sunbury and runner up Best Business in Spelthorne in Autumn 2019. Find out how the business started, and the place of the publications across Spelthorne and Elmbridge.

Sunbury lies on the river Thames, a sleepy village with a rich history. St Mary’s church features in Dicken’s Oliver Twist and many significant houses are still scattered around the village. Edward VIII was a frequent visitor to Monksbridge where courted lady of the house, Frida Dudley Ward.

Quaint Thames Street is still full of well preserved listed buildings, most now private riverside homes. Several parks offer tranquil walks to visitors. The Walled Garden is home to the famed Millenium Embroidery Gallery which hosts art exhibitions and has a wonderful café. The Riverside Arts Centre offers a plethora of culture, from world class musical performances to several excellent theatre groups. London Irish have their home just outside the centre of the village and Kempton Park racecourse is only up the road.

Follow Sunbury Matters on Social Media for all the latest updates!

Shepperton has long figured in the glamour of the film industry. Home to Shepperton Studios, it has attracted stars from the world of entertainment who made their home here. Situated on the Thames, it hosts the Shepperton Village Fair, the largest community event in the borough of Spelthorne. It has a bustling high street full of independent shops and boasts a tight knit community.

Down the road, Laleham is a pretty village full of both historic and riverside properties and was the seat of the Lucan family. The graves of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Earls of Lucan are in the churchyard as is that of educationalist and poet Matthew Arnold who lived here.

Follow Shepperton Matters on Social Media for all the latest updates!

Contact

Sunbury Matters & Shepperton Matters

Advertising / Editorial: Monica Jones
Telephone: 07979 808991
Email: monica@villagematters.co.uk

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Every month our two award winning magazines are hand delivered to 14,000 local homes across Sunbury, Shepperton and Laleham. Get your message out to your local customers. The magazines are funded by advertising, but the rates are kept at such a level to make it affordable to small businesses. Most advertisers choose to advertise every month in both magazines to get maximum exposure.

If you are a local business looking for an effective way of getting your marketing message to local communities in Spelthorne, then look no further. We put local business first!

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