Issue 25
The Battle of Sunbury New York, Paris…Sunbury “No Rules” for Sunbury Artist Sally Friend The Nitty Gritty of Watersplash Recipe of the Month – Pasta with Kale and Sundried tomatoes LOSRA – the Voice of Lower Sunbury Helping Sophie Ryan
Sunbury Matters
Turning Back the Years at Orchard Meadow Therapies
Mimi Nebeche launched Orchard Meadow Therapies last summer. It is no ordinary Beauty Salon. I went along to discover some of the secrets behind what Mimi refers to as her clinic. I had jokingly asked if Mimi could make me look 10 years younger she replied in her sultry French accent “Mais Oui. Of course”.
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The Giant Screw – Another blight on Sunbury
Two public consultation events were held in December to present Heather Parker Projects’ Hydro power scheme at Sunbury Lock Island, one at the Xcel leisure Centre in Walton-on Thames, and at the Riverside Arts Centre in Sunbury. Both event s were well attended by local residents who were concerned about yet another development on the
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Sunbury Court Island – a Microcosm of Life
It has had its share of dramas, freaks of weather, tragedy and laughter. Such is the idyll, charm and character of Sunbury Court Island, that [relative new-comer] David Garrett felt compelled to compile a history of the place and its residents to leave as a testament.
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Issue 24
In this issue… The Early Bird – A trip with Quality Fruit to see where it comes from Turning Back the Years – We experience what the celebrity world of skin care is getting so excited about. A trip to Orchard Meadows, Sunbury Sunbury Court Island Uncovered The Giant Screw – Beware another assault on
The Changing Face of Sunbury Village
As I write this article, the Police College building is gradually being demolished, to be replaced by a low-rise development of houses and apartments. Hopefully most people agree that this is far more in keeping with the character of Lower Sunbury than the existing tower block.
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My Rosemary Conley Experience
I have lost nearly 3 stone with Rosemary Conley this year and I feel fitter and healthier than ever! It’s a real friendly and motivational experience which makes reaching your goal FUN!!!
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Issue 22
The Changing Face of Sunbury My Rosemary Conley Experience – Losing weight for January Controlling Worry Restaurant review – the Flower Pot, Lower Sunbury Beat the January Blues Recipe of the Month – Marmalade and Chocolate Shortbread Engendering Community Spirit
A Sunbury Riverside Scene
By Ken Battle My recent ink and watercolour drawing gives an impression of a Sunbury riverside scene before 1750. It shows the old St. Mary’s Church (demolished 1750) and beside it Sunbury Park House built in 1712 for Sir Roger Hudson, Lord of the Manor, and at one time a Director of the South Sea
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Sunbury and Shepperton Locks
I was very interested to read the article on Sunbury and Shepperton Locks, by Nick Pollard, in the October Sunbury Matters, as I joined the Thames Conservancy in 1973, and worked at Riverside Works, Sunbury, for 33 years. Not knowing exactly what it was, I found the plaque from the old Sunbury Lock Cottage, hidden
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We say Goodbye to Eric Hampton
Eric lived all of his life in Green Street, Sunbury on Thames. First in Godfrey Cottages, then in 1962 when the Cottages were demolished to make way for the parade of shops that were to become Hampton Stores, he lived on the premises, and, finally, after the Stores were sold, in a flat above the
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Sunbury & Shepperton Shops
By Nick Pollard This month sees our local traders put on events in both Sunbury and Shepperton celebrating Christmas. Sunbury Christmas Market on the 13th and Big Tree Night in Shepperton on the 14th, are a reminder of how shops are, despite the internet, still at the heart of our communities. In days gone by
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Issue 21
The December issue is full of local stories. We take a look at what the shops along Thames Street used to be like. We also have a look at how the long gone Sunbury House looked in the 18th century.
Grooming Gorgeous
Lower Sunbury’s premier boutique dog grooming salon, run by local residents Emma, Dean and Coco!
Granches Counselling
Whether what is troubling is happening to you or you and your partner, Granches Counselling offers a place to address the distress and problems caused by specific life events or long standing issues that impact on life.
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The Reynard Stagecoach
“The Reynard”, the Windsor and London coach service operated in the summertime from 1910 to 1912. It was the brainchild of Mr. R. Craig-Mckerrow who believed that stage coaching was not dead, but in suspended animation.
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Islands in the Stream
The Thames meanders through Sunbury & Shepperton. As you walk along the tow path, or perhaps pootle along in your boat or canoe, you can see the islands dotted here and there, some inhabited and some very much taken over by wildlife.
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Issue 20
In this issue we have coffee with the Mayor of Spelthorne, accompanied by keyboards, take a tour of the local islands while reviewing a book by Miranda Vickers and are entertained by a Wurlitzer…yes, in Sunbury!
Issue 19
I was lucky to experience the right side of human-kind recently. I lost my phone in Sunbury Park in a random ‘throwing stick, phone jumped out of pocket’ moment. My dogs were delighted I would go to such extremes to entertain them. My phone stayed in the grass, unseen by me. When I finally realised
Sunbury & Shepperton Locks
The locks on the river at Sunbury and Shepperton are the result of a scheme by the City of London, which had acquired the rights over the river as far as Staines from King Richard I back in 1197, to improve the navigation on the Thames. In dry summers there was so little water that
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Walton Bathrooms
Established since 1985, the company offers a complete service from design and specification, to supply and installation for both the private and contract sectors.