Springfield Primary School has achieved the Sainsbury Platinum Award, following on from the success of achieving the Gold Mark for the previous five years. The school also retained 3 Star Active Surrey status for sports provision for pupils in Key Stage 1. These achievements recognise how the school has progressed as a centre of excellence […]
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I write this on the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, having just returned from Runnymede seeing her on her last journey. Viewing her statue in the Pleasure Grounds there, the sight of the ‘Gloriana’ Royal Barge and the meads of Runnymede, with their Magna Carta and Kennedy Memorials, made me
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By Monica Jones If you were in Shepperton one Saturday in late August, you might well have heard funky music. You might also have seen some of the locals swap usual day wear for flower bands, gaudy dresses and snazzy trousers. And you might have wondered what on earth was go-ing on! Those in the
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By Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander I write this on one of the saddest days, after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. A very poignant mo-ment in history, marking the end of the life of a remarkable wom-an who influenced and touched the hearts of so many. May Her Majesty
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The season of mists…… By Rachael Leverton ..and mellow fruitfulness, states the first line of the famous Keats poem. There is something rather lovely about autumn. The days are cooler but often sunny, yet the ground is more moist and so easier to dig. It’s the perfect time of year for gardening. It’s tempting to
By Ben Horler August bank holiday Sunday saw the return of the Shepperton Cricket Club annual six-a-side ‘ShepFest’. This year saw a players draft introduced for the first time to ensure that all eight teams had an equal chance of picking up the prestigious trophy. The weather on the day made for a carnival atmosphere
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By Carl Phillips, Chair It was a very sad day on Thursday 8th September when we all heard of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. A bit of a shock too. It seemed she would go on forever. We will miss her. Now, we must support Charles, King Charles III, he has an unenviable task
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The Ivory Tusk, Shepperton As life has returned to normal and people are venturing out again, instead of just getting deliveries and take aways, we visited The Ivory Tusk on the high street of Shepperton to see what’s new. One major change – Musa is back at front of house. After much searching he has
Based on a piece by Helen Mills which appeared in Community Life Magazines.With the additional information from Molesey Musical Theatre. Across Walton bridge, we have another thea-tre, waiting to welcome you and which needs our support; The Cecil Hepworth theatre. In the 1920s Cecil Hepworth, one of the world’s first film makers, ran his studios
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By Nick Pollard As I write this the Bull pub, Shepperton Green, lies shuttered and forlorn. It seems that it had come to the end of its lease and this wasn’t renewed. I do hope this is not the end for yet another of Shepperton’s historic pubs, but at the moment it doesn’t look good.
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It’s all going on at D’Oyly Carte Island, on the Thames below Shepperton lock. We have already brought you news of the purchase of the historic island and house. Well, life is being breathed back into this magical place and once more you will see that the moor-ings all around the island have been filled
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What should you look out for? By Rory Edwards Rory Edwards is a local parent, teacher of 29 years and a school governor. He offers us an insight into certain dilemmas parents might face throughout the school year. By the time you read this, the summer holi-days will soon be over and the new academic
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By Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander I hope your summer has been enjoyable and you have coped with the very hot days and dry gardens. Spelthorne is seeing a rise in the theft of moped scooters, and with youths riding them with no headwear other than a balaclava. Not only is this dan-gerous for
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By Rachael Leverton Pruning Power Pruning is a word which can instil fear into the heart of a novice gardener. I often get asked when to do it; how to do it, and how extensive it should be? Rarely do I get asked WHY do we do it? While a shrub won’t die if it
By Monica Jones photos Monica Jones, Surrey Herald and The Informer Yes, if you have not heard it yet, Wendy Thomson has finally retired. Daisy Chain on Station Approach, closed its doors for the last time at the end of August and it will feel like a loss of a friend to many. Daisy Chain
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By Carl Phillips, Chair The Shepperton Residents’ Association (SRA) Open Meeting took place in the Village Hall on Monday 25th July. As well as the SRA committee, we had Borough Councillors; Robin Sider, Vivienne Leighton and Maureen Attewell (also a Surrey County Councillor) present to take ques-tions and give updates. Also present was Karen Howkins,
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‘Pachelbel’s Canon in D- Dance Anthem’ is the new single from Red Hot Strings, the duo comprising SarahViolin, and Lisa Rollin who burst onto our social media pages with the live-streams from their lockdown project and the globally acclaimed album: ‘Sundowner Sessions (Lockdown Diaries)’. They are both Shepper-ton residents and adore the area. The forthcoming
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Some years ago we ran a piece on local lady Ann McCarthy, who runs a charity that supports a school and medical centre in rural Uganda. Ann is turning 80 on September 8th and she is still working hard. Can you help her celebrate and ensure the growth and future of her charity? Or get
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Cameo provides day sessions for people living with dementia, giving carers and family the res-pite they need. We have activities and entertainment aimed at stimulating the mind and body, promoting a sense of well being and happiness. Our day sessions offer: • Activities, such as quizzes, card games, bingo and singing • Exercise sessions, tailored
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We are running two ongoing summer schemes for children over the summer. The first is The Summer Reading Challenge, closing September 17th. The aim is to encourage children to read at least 6 books over the summer. They get little prizes for each book they read and after the 6th, they get a certificate. The
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