The first part of the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway – the Hanworth Loop – is now operating every Sunday until the end of August The line is in “Hanworth”, not far from ‘Jobs’ Dairy by the elevated section of the A316. The first train is at 10.30 and the last train is at 16.00 […]
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It is a sad fact that dementia is affecting a growing proportion of the population. It may be that you find yourself forgetting things more readily. You can remember your wedding day, but can’t remember what you did this morning. This can be a really troubling experience, and difficult to talk to anyone about. Surrey
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The Opening of Walton Bridge Wellbeing Centre at The Greeno Avoiding the Empty Nest Feeling Bringing back ‘Making Do’ First Rails back to Hampton Local Museums of Interest
On Thursday 11th July, my wife Sue and I were privileged to be invited to the completion ceremony for the new Walton Bridge. Having researched the history of the bridge, and photographed every stage of its build, it was fascinating to see the culmination of years of planning and construction. Guests gathered in a marquee
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At this time, the High Street was actually called Highfield Road – it wasn’t renamed until 1939. In the middle of the photo can be seen the Railway Hotel, later known as The Crossroads, and now replaced by the Ballard Lodge retirement apartments. Beyond the pub, acres of orchards, long since felled, can be seen.
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In Shepperton Matters this month we have an amazing photo of the High Street from 1928. It is almost unrecognisable. So many fields and trees and no buildings on one side. We also take a trip to Studio 2000, a hair dresser with a difference. Fancy a tiger’s face on the back of your head?!
The Thames is unique in this country in having a series of inhabited islands. There are several in the Shepperton area. Travelling downstream, the first is Pharoah’s Island.
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The Islands of Shepperton Water for London – a visit to the Kempton Steam Museum and Hanworth loop A Diamond Jubilee for local Royalty of Horticulture Spelthorne is Blooming Messing about on the River – 25 years of the Raft Race Restaurant Review – the Shahin, Lower Sunbury
Walton Bridge through History Carnation Pink….Homewood Nursery Second Income? New Career? – some ideas for small businesses Kempton Goes Loco for Steam
Sunbury & Shepperton Matters was recently invited to sample the fayre of the Warren Lodge in Church Square, old Shepperton. It sits in the delightful location of the historic square on the banks of the Thames, opposite Desborough Island. It doesn’t get much better than that and I can imagine happily whiling away the hours
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This month’s Shepperton Matters magazine cover features a bright exotic sun. We wanted to share some sunshine with you, so the original piece of art is available in a blind auction to support local Sunbury charity Their Future Today. All you need to do is bid. Check out the issue for all details.
If you are looking for a sailing club not too far away, which sails a variety of dinghies, has competitive races, but is not too ‘competitive’, and in and has an active, lively and inexpensive ‘social’ side, then you need look no further than the Desborough Sailing Club, Ferry Lane Shepperton.
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The Shepperton Train Crash Desborough Sailing Club Red Noses at Fresh Fitness Watersplash – the Nitty Gritty A “Quality” Award Shepperton Covered (in Art)
Shepperton was laid out as a ‘through’ station rather than a terminus, no train was to go further towards Chertsey. Until that is, the 21st April 1982, when an electric Class 508 unit made a valiant attempt to do just that!
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Many well known people have made their homes in Shepperton over the years. Perhaps because of the proximity of Shepperton Film Studios (though these are technically in Littleton), these have included numbers of people involved in the film and entertainment industry. Creek House in Chertsey Road had been home to two such people. In the
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On February 19th our Mayor Robin Sider will be formally opening a memorial to Shepperton Life as depicted by Shepperton Artists, which will be exhibited in The Greeno Centre in perpetuity. The idea was to represent Shepperton landmarks and icons, as seen through the eyes of local artists. Robin will be hanging the first picture
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In this issue… Famous People of Shepperton Shepperton Landmarks in Art Restaurant Review – The Shahin, Lower Sunbury Recipe of the Month – Pancakes Making a Hash of your Life MWBRS – Want to drive a steam train? Love in the 21st Century
Newboulds & Co are a small family run independent lettings agents set up by Sister & Brother Leah Newbould and Barry Fogg. We have over 20 years of Agency experience between us in Sales and Lettings.
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As I write this article, a new sheltered housing development is taking shape at the top of Shepperton High Street, on the site of the old Crossroads pub.
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The Changing Face of Shepperton Portrait of an Artist – Wendy Clouse Keeping Warm this Winter Restaurant Review – The Flower Pot, Lower Sunbury Let the Family sort it – Newboulds Lettings, Shepperton shows how it is done the family way! New Years Resolutions Facing Fresh Challenges – The Kilimanjaro Trek 2012
Buba London, run by local couple Euan McDonald and Lesley Silwood, specialises in hand crafted, be-jewelled bags, jewellery and home ware.
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