Della Reynolds Is it time for a Community Assembly? As Molesey Matters roving reporter I bring you stories of local events and community gatherings. For the last six month these have been pretty thin on the ground and with new restrictions still coming in, things are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. So, let …
By Rachael Leverton Rhubarb is a reasonably easy trouble-free plant to grow. It is also a handsome plant, with large leaves and striking red stems, and who doesn’t love a rhubarb crumble? The trick is to choose the right spot. Ideally it needs to be planted in full sun but if your garden is very …
Quick pickling is the new big thing in the kitchen When I was a child, family get-togethers involved buffet lunches. One of the highlights were the big jars of ‘quick pickles’ that my father, aunts, and uncles had been taught to make by my grandmother. Quick pickles are vegetables pickled in a solution of vinegar, …
27 November to 6 December ‘Light Up Elmbridge’; is a new online festival hosted centrally on the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre YouTube Channel as well as on other social media sites and media outlets to maximise the reach of the performances. Light Up Elmbridge aims to bring together the borough’s cultural sector in an exciting …
The Royal Albert Hall, a venue that has seen every style of music performed beneath its iconic done, will turn 150 years in 2021. To celebrate the occasion, the 16th Elmbridge Literary Competition has chosen ‘Music’ as its theme. Music plays a big part in our lives. “What music do you like?” is the question …
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By local resident and contributor John Taylor Prince Albert, together with Henry Cole a member of the Society of Arts, approached the government in 1850, with the idea for the exhibition. A Royal Commission was established to investigate, and initial doubts from the authorities were soon replaced by enthusiasm. A self-financing event, The Great Exhibition, …
The largest Grape Vine in the World The Great Vine, Vitis vinifera ‘Schiava Grossa’ (synonym: Black Hamburg), is now 250 years old and is the largest grape vine in the world. It was planted in 1768 while Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown was in charge of the gardens at Hampton Court.Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown directed the planting of the Great Vine from a …
Molesey Matters Roving Reporter – Della Reynolds If you haven’t met Jess yet you are missing a treat. He runs the eco shop ‘Born from Necessity’ in West Molesey (KT8 1TG) just along from Hurst Park Tesco on Buckingham Avenue. Jess can tell you all about sustainable living, a subject we need to become more …
Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies and other wildlife you see out and about or in your garden? Have you ever wondered which wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interested in making a deeper connection with nature? Maybe I can help. I’m Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of landscapes, wildlife …
Watercraft Ltd was formed in the 1920s in a building next to The Molesey Boat Club that was previously home to the Taggs Members Club. The company made lifeboats for famous ships such as the QE2 as seen in the advert below. The building was finally demolished to make way for “The Riverside” housing development. …
During lockdown, lots of us have come to realise how important exercise is to look after our physical and mental health. Keeping healthy has never been more important. Elmbridge Borough Council is launching a public consultation from 15 September to 31 October to inform their new Physical Activity Strategy for 2021-2026. The strategy will aim …
During Lockdown, my sleep suffered. Like everyone else my anxiety levels rocketed, and I tossed and turned for hours. I dug out my Fitbit which I hadn’t worn since the start of Lockdown and began tracking my sleep again. I realised that my sleep score which had previously been 87-92 (good-excellent), was now languishing around …
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Berberis thunbergii are deciduous shrubs which look particularly fabulous at this time year, producing highly coloured leaves, and often berries which last well into winter. These berries are actually edible and rich in vitamin C, though because they are very acidic, they are not widely consumed by people. They are an important food for many …
Over the past few weeks, it has been encouraging to see how businesses and communities across Elmbridge are recovering from the disruption caused by Coronavirus. I’ve recently been out in Molesey with local Conservative Councillors Steve Bax and Peter Szanto. This was part of a series of visits I’m making to local businesses and high …
Taggs Island, in size 3.681 acres, is situated on the river above Molesey Lock, close to the Surrey bank, but connected to the Middlesex side by a long single track road bridge. Previous names include Walnut Tree Ait, and Kent’s Ait. Its official name comes from boat builder Thomas Tagg, who in 1872 built the …
Bridge Road is getting back to its bustling self, with the lively chatter of pavement diners enjoying a spot of Mediterranean, open-air dining. Just as well we have the sunshine to go with the cuisine as not too many people will actually make it to the Mediterranean this year. Indeed, Bridge Road dining has …
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Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies and other wildlife you see out and about or in your garden? Have you ever wondered which wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interested in making a deeper connection with nature? Maybe I can help. I’m Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of landscapes, wildlife …
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Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies and other wildlife you see out and about or in your garden? Have you ever wondered which wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interested in cultivating a deeper connection with nature? Maybe I can help. I’m Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of landscapes, wildlife …
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In line with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre’s campaign efforts, the Rose is joining the movement to safeguard the theatre industry’s future. SOLT and UK Theatre are working with the government following the submission of a paper to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) which outlines practical solutions …
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A high street retail survey among Elmbridge residents, which had almost 1000 responses, has highlighted that we are missing clothes and shoe shops (70.3%) the most during lockdown, with department stores (44.5%) and book shops (32.4%) in second and third place. As shop owners across Elmbridge prepare to reopen, it seems the risk of contracting …
