By Monica Chard If you have not yet heard of this fabulous community initiative, please form an orderly queue! Friends Amy Andrews and Kim Faye found themselves furloughed in lockdown looking for a project which would brighten the community, as well as raise some much needed funds for local charities. The idea of creating a […]
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It was interesting to get a lovely email from Mary Archer, a resident in Lords Bridge Court. She had just enjoyed reading the May Shepperton Matters online and wanted to tell me a little about how life under lockdown was for her. “Since lock down began we have not been able to socialise at all
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Princess Alice Hospice will be taking their very popular annual Dog Show to another level. This year, due to social distancing restrictions, the Pet Show will be an online event. Come and join in the fun as owners and animal lovers submit pictures and video of their favourite furry friend or indeed scaly side-kick. With
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By Monica Chard A group of inspired crafters have got together to pool their skills to sew non surgical scrubs and laundry bags for care workers. Ross Williamson helps run a creative crafting group for the U3A. When her sister told her about a scrub hub that had been set up in Ascot who were
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By Carl Phillips It’s been a trying time for us all. The High Street, the households, the children …and the parents! We’ve all had an unprecedented “time off” …. well most of us. Many have continued to oil the wheels of society, notably the health and care workers who well earn our applause every Thursday
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As our community struggles to adapt to our new lockdown existence, think beyond to when times get back to normal. Meet Pardeep Padda, the new lovely dentist running Shepperton Dental Care. He looks forward to welcoming new clients and offers a great range of services. Look back at times of old and see the Anchor
Most people have heard about white vinegar’s cleaning properties, and whilst it makes a great cleaner in certain circumstances it is not a go-to for all cleaning situations and surfaces – but it can do so much more than just clean!
Natural Zero Waste Superstar -White Vinegar! Read More »
This month we encourage you to take part in one of two business competitions. We look at changes on the high street and hear from Best One Laleham who have extended their services.
About a month ago we held our annual soup lunch to raise funds for these two worthwhile local charities. Homemade soup and homemade cakes were on offer and Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP gave a talk in support of charities, and there was singing from our children’s choir ‘Aloud’ and Hanworth Community choir.
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Now is your chance to show off your skills in photography. Two local competitions are launching so get your best shots out and get ready to take part.
Calling Local Photographers Read More »
Beauty really is more than skin deep as we found out recently on a visit to the new beauty clinic in Lower Sunbury. The Practice Beauty Clinic is on Thames Street and is the brainchild of Sunbury resident and local GP Dr Saba Khan.
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In this view of Cemetery Lane (now called Forge Lane), off Green Street Sunbury, a horse can be seen halfway down the narrow road. It’s no doubt being shoed at the blacksmith’s forge, which had been run by the Swabeys, father and son, for over 100 years.
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In January 2020 Monica Chard, Founder and Publisher of the Village Matters magazines, was interviewed on Brooklands Radio. This followed the award for Best Business in Sunbury and runner up Best Business in Spelthorne in Autumn 2019.
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I met Noel Franklin-Taylor just over a year ago. We were both being presented with Pride of Spelthorne certificates. But I already knew of him. Many of you in Shepperton would.
Noel Franklin-Taylor 26.11.26 – 11.12.19 Read More »
This month we take a historic look at the Thames at Shepperton, say a fond farewell to Samaritan of 53 years service, Noel Franklin-Taylor and hear many comments and concerns from local residents about the Local Plan.
This postcard, dating from the 1930s, shows the River Thames in the area of Shepperton Lock, looking north east. It must date from after 1935, as the Desborough Cut which was opened in that year can be seen at top right.
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At the Spelthorne Business Awards at the end of last year, the Healthy Business award was won by Sunbury based Harfield Dance Studios. It capped a special year for the company, which has just celebrated 35 years in business.
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Just around the corner from Shepperton Studios is the beautiful church of St Mary Magdalene, Littleton. It was founded in 1135, and still retains its medieval walls and other ancient features, one of the oldest churches for miles around. What made it the building that it is today? There have been many stages, but one
St Paul’s in Sunbury have just had a major win in the sporting calendar, snatching the crown in the national AASE rugby finals and a player who stood out was Callum Hennessey son of proud mum Kerry of Quality Fruit!
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Shepperton’s Green Goddess, Diana Moran had quite a month at the end of last year. She received not one, but two major awards for her work, both presented the same week!
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We learn about the luxury car make Lammas Graham which was based in Sunbury. Also more about the history of Littleton Church and hear about the rugby final won by St Pauls/London Irish that involved a young man called Callum Hennessey.
