During lockdown, lots of us have come to realise how important exercise is to look after our physical and mental health. Keeping healthy has never been more important. Elmbridge Borough Council is launching a public consultation from 15 September to 31 October to inform their new Physical Activity Strategy for 2021-2026. The strategy will aim […]
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During Lockdown, my sleep suffered. Like everyone else my anxiety levels rocketed, and I tossed and turned for hours. I dug out my Fitbit which I hadn’t worn since the start of Lockdown and began tracking my sleep again. I realised that my sleep score which had previously been 87-92 (good-excellent), was now languishing around
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Berberis thunbergii are deciduous shrubs which look particularly fabulous at this time year, producing highly coloured leaves, and often berries which last well into winter. These berries are actually edible and rich in vitamin C, though because they are very acidic, they are not widely consumed by people. They are an important food for many
Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies and other wildlife you see out and about or in your garden? Have you ever wondered which wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interested in making a deeper connection with nature? Maybe I can help. I’m Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of landscapes, wildlife
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Over the past few weeks, it has been encouraging to see how businesses and communities across Elmbridge are recovering from the disruption caused by Coronavirus. I’ve recently been out in Molesey with local Conservative Councillors Steve Bax and Peter Szanto. This was part of a series of visits I’m making to local businesses and high
Taggs Island, in size 3.681 acres, is situated on the river above Molesey Lock, close to the Surrey bank, but connected to the Middlesex side by a long single track road bridge. Previous names include Walnut Tree Ait, and Kent’s Ait. Its official name comes from boat builder Thomas Tagg, who in 1872 built the
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Bridge Road is getting back to its bustling self, with the lively chatter of pavement diners enjoying a spot of Mediterranean, open-air dining. Just as well we have the sunshine to go with the cuisine as not too many people will actually make it to the Mediterranean this year. Indeed, Bridge Road dining has
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Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies and other wildlife you see out and about or in your garden? Have you ever wondered which wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interested in cultivating a deeper connection with nature? Maybe I can help. I’m Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of landscapes, wildlife
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In line with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre’s campaign efforts, the Rose is joining the movement to safeguard the theatre industry’s future. SOLT and UK Theatre are working with the government following the submission of a paper to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) which outlines practical solutions
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A high street retail survey among Elmbridge residents, which had almost 1000 responses, has highlighted that we are missing clothes and shoe shops (70.3%) the most during lockdown, with department stores (44.5%) and book shops (32.4%) in second and third place. As shop owners across Elmbridge prepare to reopen, it seems the risk of contracting
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By Dominic Raab, Local MP We reached an important milestone in this effort on 3 June, when Heathside Walton school received planning permission. Heathside Walton will be an excellent new state secondary school, with a capacity of 900 pupils, serving children in Walton and Molesey. The target date for opening the school is September 2022.
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By Jo Turner During lockdown I was furloughed, and my husband John had to work from home. We decided to use the time it usually took us to commute (an hour each way) to walk. We’d never really walked as a form of exercise before…we’d never really taken any form of exercise before, so this
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By Della Reynolds, Roving Reporter ‘There is a lot of goodwill towards us,’ said the owner of L’Affamato, the small BYO restaurant on the corner of School Road. He had been closed for 12 weeks and local people were concerned that this bijou space would be hit hard by the social distancing rule. ‘We have
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At the end of February, the skies were beginning to clear from a rain filled winter and river levels across the UK were returning to normal levels after major flooding. The Thames was beginning to show signs of Spring with buds appearing on trees and wildlife looking for mates to begin the nesting period. In
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By Rachael Leverton I love a crevice. A little gap between the lawn and the path; a cracked paving slab, or a little hole in a wall. These are tiny pockets where magic can happen. Does the crack or crevice sit mainly in the sun or the shade? If it’s sunny, you have a choice
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Fathers in Surrey will now have access to an exciting new online resource, DadPad. The free online app has been developed to support dads, and particularly new fathers, to help guide them into fatherhood. DadPad gives fathers access to knowledge and practical skills on a range of topics from pregnancy and supporting their partner through
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