Shepperton Matters is a free monthly community magazine, launched in November 2011. The magazine is distributed to the Shepperton area every month but every issue is also available to read online right here.
As the Eco Park fight goes legal, how about getting a tree planted by the Spelthorne Tree Wardens to counteract it? We carry messages from the Bishop of Kensington and read childrens letters to Santa. We also say a sad farewell to Jeanette Sider.
A time for reflection. We look back on the unveiling of the Shepperton War Memorial. We meet Sheppertonian Ben Palmer who invented the autocue while he was working at the BBC. What a fascinating man. We also visit the Community Centre in Upper Halliford, the legacy of Dr Alan Freeman.
History – Decoy & Deception at Shepperton Studios Mat Tarrant – Golden Boy from Shepperton Charlton Lane Eco Park Protest Electric Lisa Supports St Nicks Altruism – One Step to Happiness. A look at VAIS
In this months issue catch up with all the local events concerning local history. We also meet the guys who kept residents connected to the outside world down by the Towpath in Shepperton and we provide an overview from the Ombudsman if you are still struggling with your flood insurance
There is so much gossip on the High Street that we take a look at some of the possible changes on the horizon. We also look at the stalwart that is St Nicholas church and discover some of its history as it prepares for its 400th birthday. Finally we celebrate success of the floral kind, looking at budding and expert growers alike in the borough.
It was all about family fun at the Shepperton Fair recently. We showcase work from the winning entry from the photographic competition sponsored by Village Matters, Steve Owen. We also take a look at the forthcoming Shepperton and Sunbury Arts Festival.
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 …
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
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.
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 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.
Happy New Year Shepperton! In this issue we review the fabulous Big Tree Night and rejoice in the community spirit.
The art of stained glass is alive and well in Shepperton. We visit Haywoods glass to hear about it. We also visit the Rose Acre Nursery, long gone, but there in name through the roads where the nursery used to be in Shepperton Green.
We review Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant and revisit the Hampton & Kempton Steam train where the ladies have been in training!
History – Russell Road in 1928 Something for the Ladies – Shepperton Ladies Club Some things in Life are Free – Don’t be Phubbed! Coping with Debt RIP Common Sense A Year Without Supermarkets
The Opening of Walton Bridge Wellbeing Centre at The Greeno Avoiding the Empty Nest Feeling Bringing back ‘Making Do’ First Rails back to Hampton Local Museums of Interest
In Shepperton Matters this month we have an amazing photo of the High Street from 1928. It is almost unrecognisable. So many fields and trees and no buildings on one side. We also take a trip to Studio 2000, a hair dresser with a difference. Fancy a tiger’s face on the back of your head?!
The Islands of Shepperton Water for London – a visit to the Kempton Steam Museum and Hanworth loop A Diamond Jubilee for local Royalty of Horticulture Spelthorne is Blooming Messing about on the River – 25 years of the Raft Race Restaurant Review – the Shahin, Lower Sunbury
Walton Bridge through History Carnation Pink….Homewood Nursery Second Income? New Career? – some ideas for small businesses Kempton Goes Loco for Steam
This month’s Shepperton Matters magazine cover features a bright exotic sun. We wanted to share some sunshine with you, so the original piece of art is available in a blind auction to support local Sunbury charity Their Future Today. All you need to do is bid. Check out the issue for all details.
The Shepperton Train Crash Desborough Sailing Club Red Noses at Fresh Fitness Watersplash – the Nitty Gritty A “Quality” Award Shepperton Covered (in Art)
