Many residents have observed the appalling state of the area surrounding the recently opened Benwell Phase 1 building at the top of Green Street. Before opening, the council conducting ‘landscaping’ activities, which comprised cutting down hedges, bushes and shrubs, in fact cutting down most green things with the exception of the trees with TPO’s on […]
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At last we are seeing some-thing like nor-mality back at the Riverside and already we have staged vari-ous live events. We have several more in the com-ing weeks; the last few perfor-mances of Zodi-ac’s colourful song and dance show, more jazz, a quiz, the sponsored piano playathon plus the week-long competitve drama festival. That is
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By Monica Chard Setting up your own business is always a challenge. But to do so and succeed during a pandemic, is really quite an achievement. Thames Street shop neighbours Saskia Marr and Laura Salter could not have chosen a more challenging environment, but neither of them regret their decision and as life returns to
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Prepare for Spring! By Rachael Leverton September is the time to plan your spring bulb purchases. The best selections always sell out quickly and it’s frustrating when the prettiest crocuses and tulips are not available. If you’re planting bulbs for the first time, or in a new area of the garden it helps to have
By Rory Edwards Rory Edwards is a local parent, teacher of 28 years and a school governor. He offers us an insight into certain dilemmas parents might face at the start of the new academic year. This summer holiday has been slightly different in our household in preparation for the new academic year. So, what
After the lockdowns and restrictions of the past two years Thamesmead School are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to see us. Our response to the pandemic was widely praised by our parent and student community as we led the way and delivered live teaching via Microsoft Teams from the earliest days of the first
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This year sees Halliford School mark its Centenary, and at the centre of its celebrations is the construction of a new building on site. The school was delighted that Spelthorne Borough Council approved their ambitious plans for a new 805 sq. m teaching building. The ethos of Halliford School is founded on being a smaller
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By Monica Chard We are familiar with seeing guide dogs and understand how their assistance can empower and support a person to lead a full life. But how about a dog who is trained to sense a change in heart rate? An impending black out? Even before the person concerned knows anything is wrong. Such
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Cameo, a day centre for people with dementia, has been running for 30 years and should have celebrated this milestone in 2020 at the Greeno Centre, from where they have provided their services for in excess of 25 years. Cameo has been unable to operate at the Greeno Centre since March 2020 due to the
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Thanks to this months contributors. It has been a summer of flowers and varying weather. Well, at least the ducks enjoyed the rain! Please email any photos for Local Capture to monica@villagematters.co.uk. If they are good enough, they might even make the front cover!
By local residents Regular readers of Sunbury Matters will know that previous articles on this unwelcome development at the top of Green Street have shone a light on the way the council has shielded this development from public scrutiny. Right from the start they have shut out the public, turned a tin ear to com-plaints
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By Mike Bodnar (photos by Mike Bodnar) The groan of disappointment when the Sunbury Regatta was cancelled for the second year running was almost audible across the community. Covid had once again scuppered the annual event, along with many others. But – as anyone who was near Sunbury Court Island and its backwater in mid-August
As the summer holidays come to a close and the restrictions of the last 18 months are finally lifting we can be left with a mix of emotions, it is time to get back to where we were before but perhaps with a little more motivation and focus on our wellbeing. Mental health is no
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By Sunbury & Shepperton Rotary It has been a frustrating time, but everyone was so enthusiastic to get going again, for all the charities involved, many of which have struggled with lower donations and higher costs during the pandemic. Due to Covid 19, Shepperton & Sunbury Rotary had to defer this walk from May to
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The Curtains Open on a New Season at the Riverside After 18 months of relative inactivity, this September Riverside Arts is back with a bang offering a full programme of activities, classes, concerts, shows and other events aimed at providing something for everyone. Our volunteers have been busy ensuring that the building is in tip-top
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Opening of Sunbury Ferry signals a triumph of community co-operation Opening of Sunbury Ferry signals a triumph of community co-operation Following coverage in this magazine and on the LoSRA website, it is only right that a brief update on the Sunbury ferry should be includ-ed here. The publicity and appeal for volun-teers quickly amassed over
Well, hopefully some of you may have seen some summer sun. May be the summer is just late. Let’s hope! The recent months have seen an in-crease in bicycle theft, both from the street and from bur-glaries of garages. If you have a bike, especially if it is expensive, please consider registering it on bike
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By Nick Pollard The building in the photo is familiar today as part of the Riverside Arts Centre in Thames Street, Sunbury, but for many years it was the village bank. This, the first bank in Sunbury, was opened in 1883 by Thomas Ashby and Co, who had been founded in Staines in 1796 (another
by Bill Cunningham No, it’s not replacing real lawn with one that has no daisies nor dandelions embedded. It is the term given to the ever-growing fake reviews for products and services. Sometimes in despair business owners write good reviews themselves to counteract fake bad reviews created by others trying to destroy the business for
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