Faced by the prospect of serious food shortages, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries launched the National Farm Survey (NFS) (sometimes referred to as the Second Domesday Book) in September 1941.
Agriculture and landscape: Shepperton in 1941 Read More »
Hidden amongst trees in Manor Park is a smart pavilion and rather nicely kept green. Surely you know that this is the home of Shepperton Cricket Club?
Shepperton Cricket Club Read More »
As readers are probably aware (although many local residents are still not!), Surrey County Council recently gave itself planning permission again to build the massive Eco Park waste disposal incinerator in Charlton Lane, Shepperton, despite massive local opposition, which Surrey CC just seem to ignore time and time again for their own reasons. Sadly Secretary
The Art of Letter Writing is not dead after all. It seems that Santa receives an estimated 550,000 letters each year, sent to Lapland of course. Do your children still write letters to Santa?
Dear Father Christmas Read More »
An insightful questions and answers interview with Bishop of Kensington.
Questions for Bishop of Kensington Read More »
We saw an example recently of what can happen if a politician does a speech ‘the old fashioned way’, ie, from memory and not using the magic of the autocue. Ed Milliband literally forgot two key important elements of his party address and he was lambasted for it.
Ben From the Beeb – Right on Cue Read More »
In a village like ours we love keeping up our traditions. What are the Shepperton traditions? The Easter Egg Hunt, the Village Fair & the Raft Race, Harvest Festival, Big Tree Night & Father Christmas with his sleigh and – Christmas Day at the Greeno Centre
Traditional Shepperton Read More »
I recently went to see the installation ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London, which will see 888,246 ceramic poppies planted in the Tower’s moat, each poppy representing a British military fatality during the war.
Remembrance in Shepperton Read More »
It’s that time of the year when you’ll see a sprouting of upper lip hair on male family members, friends, work colleagues and public figures.
The Movember campaign is upon us again Read More »
Shepperton has a World Champion in its midst. Local boy Matthew Tarrant has just been crowned with a gold medal at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
The Golden Boy from Shepperton Read More »
She has wowed crowds all over the world with her outstanding electric violin playing and sultry vocals. Celebs acclaim her, with Roger Moore describing her as “simply fantastic”. Now living in Shepperton, I went to meet Lisa Rollin.
Electric Lisa to Support St Nicks Charity Ball Read More »
The craftsmen and women at Shepperton Studios are famous for their ability to create scenery and models for film and TV, during World War Two however, their predecessors put these same skills to a more vital use.
Decoy and Deception at the Studios Read More »
September always seems to be a busy month for heritage in our area, so this month I thought I would highlight several events and anniversaries.
2014 sees the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Thames Valley Railway, the original rather grandiose name for the branch line from Strawberry Hill to Shepperton.
A Busy Month For Heritage! Read More »
It may be high summer but the floods earlier this year still hang over a lot of us like a dark cloud. While the rains have dried up, some people have been left high and dry by insurers – for some their insurer is taking too long to pay out on a claim or for others there are problems with the repairs or lingering arguments with the loss adjuster
Flood Insurance Questions Read More »
The First World War began for this country on August 4th 1914 when Britain declared war on Germany, for invading neutral Belgium. As in many other communities all over the country, the war had a profound effect on our local towns and villages.
The Centenary of the First World War Read More »
Garden and floral triumphs have been abundant in our area in the past month. Squire’s Garden Centre in Shepperton hosted this year’s Royal National Rose Society Southern Show. Shepperton was a previous location for it but in recent years it has been held at Bagshot so it was an honour to have such a high profile and quality show on our doorstep.
Flower Power in Abundance Read More »
Pat Eustace has lived in Shepperton for 70 years and is known to many. Having spent her early years in film and dance, she has been a member of the Riverside Arts Centre since it opened, as well as a member of the Sunbury Flower Club, exhibiting regularly and winning prizes. Since the 1980s, she has served on the committee of the Sunbury & Shepperton Art Association which runs the annual Arts Festival.
An Extraordinary Life Read More »
Everywhere you turn in Shepperton at the moment there is change. By the time you get this Barclays Bank will be shut and the BP petrol station will be undergoing transformations. The appearance of a supply of Percy Pigs on the High Street seems to be pretty popular, but the threat of the supermarket development at the end of the High Street is most certainly not.
What’s New on the High Street? Read More »
Congratulations to the three winners of this years Community Awards from Rotary Club of Sunbury & Shepperton. The evening was attended by the Deputy Mayor and his wife as well as local councillors Vivienne Leighton and Robin Sider.
Local Groups Honoured at Rotary Awards Read More »
Well done to those of you who kept fingers crossed for the weather on Shepperton Fair Day. While Fair Day dawned with a very dodgy looking forecast, the storm gods cooperated with us.
All the Fun of the Fair Read More »
Ironically the sun was shining kindly outside as St Mary’s Parish Hall in Lower Sunbury was filled to capacity with river dwellers from the area, concerned at the possible impact a flood alleviation scheme might have on Sunbury and Shepperton.
Local Flood Meeting Swamped! Read More »
