The River Thames forms a large part of the Spelthorne Borough boundary. Although this provides a pleasant environment to live and pursue leisure interests in, the downside is that the risk of flooding has always been with us.
Floods Past and Present Read More »
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 Metropolitan Water Board was formed in 1902 to improve the supply of water to the rapidly expanding capital, and quickly commenced a programme to vastly increase unfiltered water storage capacity.
History of the Queen Mary Reservoir Read More »
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.
Last year at the Spelthorne in Bloom awards I listened to the High Sherriff talking about the power of bringing a community together through joint enterprise and effort. The blooming High Streets, local pub gardens and monuments gave our hearts a lift when we passed by and we know it is down to the joint
Taking Pride in our Community Read More »
Many of us choose to live by the river for the beauty, nature and access to the water. I am one of them. In choosing to live by the river we take calculated risks. The river is fickle, but with modern day flood defences, sluices and the Thames Barrier, surely we should be able to
Water, Water Everywhere… Read More »
An international Badminton name, a yacht designer, a film studio director, an Olympic gold medallist and a business entrepreneur: What do they all have in common? They all attended Halliford School.
Where are they now? A look at some Halliford Alumni Read More »
The thick, cold fog did not seem to dampen anyone’s spirits on 11/12/13. Big Tree Night was a great success.
Shepperton Kept it Local Read More »
Happy New Year Shepperton! In this issue we review the fabulous Big Tree Night and rejoice in the community spirit.
There is no doubt at all that without the efforts of locals, and the Spelthorne in Bloom committee our villages would be missing something. The dazzling array of colour in hanging baskets and gardens have been a delight this year. Whereas last summer was beset with drought, this year the flowers are still blooming late
Sowing the Seeds of Community Read More »
The Rose Acre Rose Nursery once occupied a large area off the Laleham Road in Shepperton, between Sheepwalk and Fairview Drive.
The Rose Acre Nursery, Shepperton Read More »
Dropping off Shepperton Matters around the village recently, I popped in to Haywoods Glazing and had a chat. I didn’t realise what a chemistry lesson it would be!
The Art of Stained Glass Shepperton Read More »
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!
We came out of the lift on the second floor and were shown into a spectacular glass fronted restaurant and bar. There was a full moon and the floodlights were illuminating the course stretching out before us. People below were scurrying around the Tote, checking out odds. It was very atmospheric and promised an evening
Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant Read More »
I visited the National Gallery today, sounds crazy but it was the first time I had been. I found it a bit overwhelming at first, but wandered around and enjoyed it at random, taking it in and enjoying whatever came my way.
Visit to the National Gallery Read More »
A change of locomotive at the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway has seen Thomas Wicksteed leave the Kempton Steam Museum in early September.
All Change as Ladies Ride the Footplate Read More »
In his book ‘The History of Our Village’, published in 1867, William Schaw Lindsay, Lord of the Manor of Shepperton between 1857 and his death in 1877, relates that the village was for some years the scene of riotous behaviour due to its popularity as a venue for illegal prize fighting, or bare-knuckle boxing. The
Prizefighting in Shepperton Read More »
The railway had come to Shepperton in 1864, but by the time of this photo in 1928 it had been converted to run electric trains for 12 years.
Shepperton Station in 1928 Read More »
Ron Colnbrook contacted me some time ago asking if I would like to have a copy of his memoirs. As a Shepperton resident I was naturally curious to find out about him. A very professionally produced book turned up and I started reading. Not everyone is gifted with the ability to tell a story, but
Thursday’s Child Has Far to Go Read More »
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
