In the June issue we look to the Shepperton Fair, Spelthorne in Bloom and Laleham Open Gardens. All about community and flowers! We also meet the new High Sheriff of Surrey and attend the fantastic Songstar 2014 at Thamesmead school. 400th Anniversary of St Nicholas Church OBE for Kay Stevens The Raft Race is Coming […]
St. Nicholas Church, Shepperton, this year celebrates the 400th anniversary of the present building being consecrated.
St. Nicholas Church 400th Anniversary Read More »
One of the focal points of the local calendar is of course the inimitable and ever popular Raft Race.
The Raft Race is Coming! Read More »
Approximately 50 Walkers supporting over 12 different Charities took part in the Rotary Club of Shepperton & Sunbury 10k Sponsored Charity Walk
10k Sponsored Charity Walk Read More »
The Towpath in Shepperton is a world away from the dark, smoky atmosphere of a Jazz club, but this is where Peter Ind has settled after an adventurous life.
Blue’s the Colour. Jazz the Game Read More »
I sat having a coffee recently with two long term residents of Lower Sunbury. They were reminiscing on how the village was in times gone by.
The Joys of the Local Shop Read More »
A few weeks ago, we heard that the recommendations for a healthy daily intake of fruit and veg had now been revised to SEVEN portions.
The 7 a Day Challenge Read More »
Trotting at Sunbury Shepperton to Hollywood – We meet Ruth Wilson, Hollywood Actress and Shepperton resident The Joys of the Local Shop The 7 a Day Challenge Blue’s The Colour. Jazz the Game Shepperton Artists Mark the Flood
Shepperton’s Sue Brown loves pretty things. She has a background in hair and fashion, so in her later years has turned her skills to designing and making hair embellishments, mainly for the wedding market, under the brand name Heidi Kench. Each of her pieces is hand made to suit the bride and her outfit.
Something Old, Something New Read More »
This month we introduce a new section ‘Insurance Matters’. Advice from the Financial Ombudsman on making flood damage claims.
We sample sausages, created in a bid to raise money for those affected by the flooding.
No, not another term for ‘ladies who lunch’ or perhaps more recently, those for whom waders or wellies are the latest ‘look’. The Shepperton woman in question is the oldest known inhabitant of the area, who lived here 5,500 years ago.
Yes, Spring is indeed in the air over at the new Longacres garden centre in Nutty Lane, Shepperton. As well as beautiful blooms and blossoms bursting forth, there are significant changes afoot.
Longacres Branches Out Read More »
One local resident fulfilled her dream of being published recently. Carmen Souchet from Shepperton writes under the pen name Molly Clifford-Nixon. She has been writing for years and attends the Studio Writers group at the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury.
Everyone Has a Book in Them… Read More »
Although she was born in Watford where she spent most of her early life, she moved to Shepperton during the war. She had two young children and a stepson of eight years old but worked in the local Sound City (now Shepperton Studios).
An Old Sheppertonian – Harriet Lilian Palmer Read More »
The River Thames forms a large part of the Spelthorne Borough boundary. Although this provides a pleasant environment to live and pursue leisure interests in, the downside is that the risk of flooding has always been with us.
Floods Past and Present Read More »
The Community has pulled together in this terrible period of flooding recently. We look at the positives to have come out of it, as well as reflecting on floods from the past. In celebration of Mothers Day at the end of March we reflect on memories and on influence of a good mother.
The Metropolitan Water Board was formed in 1902 to improve the supply of water to the rapidly expanding capital, and quickly commenced a programme to vastly increase unfiltered water storage capacity.
History of the Queen Mary Reservoir Read More »
The recent floods brought people together. We look at some of the stories. Read about how you can get involved in changing the first impression of Shepperton, clearing the corner of the High Street and Renfree Way.
Last year at the Spelthorne in Bloom awards I listened to the High Sherriff talking about the power of bringing a community together through joint enterprise and effort. The blooming High Streets, local pub gardens and monuments gave our hearts a lift when we passed by and we know it is down to the joint
Taking Pride in our Community Read More »
Many of us choose to live by the river for the beauty, nature and access to the water. I am one of them. In choosing to live by the river we take calculated risks. The river is fickle, but with modern day flood defences, sluices and the Thames Barrier, surely we should be able to
Water, Water Everywhere… Read More »
An international Badminton name, a yacht designer, a film studio director, an Olympic gold medallist and a business entrepreneur: What do they all have in common? They all attended Halliford School.
Where are they now? A look at some Halliford Alumni Read More »
