The ultimate in cool and modern dance these days is surely the energetic modern dance called urban or street dancing. We have all seen it emerge on TV and on music videos, a kind of blend of free running and dance.
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This festive period is indeed described as the season of Good Will. It is not always the case, but thankfully there is evidence of it being alive and well in communities and particularly in times of need.
The Season of Good Will is not Just for Christmas! Read More »
History; Retail Therapy of Olde Growing for Gold Shepperton Glamour The Season of Goodwill Street Cool Shepperton
It was a sunny autumn day when I went to meet Mayor of Spelthorne, Robin Sider at his home in Shepperton. I was greeted warmly by Molly the Collie, followed by some light ballroom music on the keyboards from Robin. This was a good start to an interview, I thought! Robin taught himself keyboards and
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For many in Shepperton and the surrounding area, The Greeno Centre at the end of Glebeland Gardens is a life line. The Greeno offers a multitude of services to the the Aged and to various high need individuals.
One of our more colourful residents in Shepperton is surely Rod Littlewood. Jovial, he has a thing about feet…oh, and he sports rather a lovely handlebar moustache. Rod runs the Shepperton Chiropody Clinic, but in his spare time he is also President of the Handlebar Club, whose members are of the hirsute variety (partially at
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Earlier this year I was most interested to meet local Shepperton sculptor, Stephen Kettle, whose work is featured on this months’ front cover. He was speaking at a networking event and I was intrigued to see his original method of creating art out of tiny chips of slate.
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In this months issue we have coffee with Mayor Robin Sider, accompanied by keyboards, visit The Greeno Centre and see intriguing slate chip sculpture by Shepperton artist Stephen Kettle. As usual the issue is full of local trades advertising their business, and events in the community.
Well, I have had some interesting experiences this past month. You can read about my visit to see where Quality Fruit gets their lovely produce from…it was VERY early! Also newly inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics, I accepted the invite to go and see what Adventure Boot Camp is all about. Great fun, I
I was lucky to take part in the visit in July to the Shepperton Studios courtesy of the Sunbury & Shepperton Arts Festival. I was not the only one of the group filled with excitement about seeing stage sets and the odd star wandering about. But that was far from it! Shepperton Studios is a
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In last month’s issue, I told the story about Archie Andrews and the new wig for his “double” which was being made by the Shepperton Wig Company. I was fascinated to learn more about this unusual business, so was invited back to find out all about the company.
A Hair Raising Visit to Shepperton! Read More »
I have had a lot of comments and questions since I launched Shepperton Matters, so I thought it was time to tell you a bit more about the business. Do have a look at the article within.
Have you got yours yet? 500 people in Shepperton have got theirs and are making savings galore in Sunbury & Shepperton. It only costs £10. Take a look at how a week in the life of a Village Card might look:
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I grew up in a house without a TV, simply unimaginable for the young of today but it was the norm at one time. Radio was king and an evening of entertainment. Today it may be Britain’s Got Talent, in the 1950’s one of the favourites was Educating Archie.
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My lead story in last months issue, urging you to go and experience the colour of Swan Upping in Shepperton…only to find that it was cancelled due to the flood level! It is the first time this has happened in 900 years apparently. This August it is the Spelthorne River Day, and the Sunbury Regatta
So the Royal celebrations and the Shepperton Fair are over. I hope you enjoyed them. The raft race was the usual marvel of home made craft and costume. Perhaps not quite up to the level of the Pageant in London, but well done to all!
There is lots going on this month! Make sure that you take advantage of the few days off at the start of the month and take in the Jubilee celebrations and flower festivals for Spelthorne in Bloom. In this issue we look back to memories of the Queen and a touch of nostalgia thinking of how you celebrated with street parties.
In this issue Flower Power – Company profile of Ashford Kitchens & Interiors Local Archeology Shepperton Gets Crafty A Day out – Vicarage Farm Help! It’s Exam time Going Solar – Should you? Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary Well Being on Thames
Happy Easter Holiday when it comes. This is a glorious time of the year. I love walking around my little garden at bulbs coming out and new leaves on the trees. As the clocks go forward it gives me a boost to feel that we now have everything to look forward to. Is it my imagination or is everyone, myself included, in a better mood?
Last month we bemoaned the prospect of gravel extraction. This month we urge you to voice your concerns over the proposed Eco Park! With the council meeting on March 9th, last minute objections will be considered up to this date. If you can get to the meeting in Kingston County Hall at 10.30 on that day, then even better.
Do you remember this time last year? We were in the middle of the coldest winters for decades, which is difficult to believe after the mild spell which is seeing daffodils bloom early! Take a look at our history page though, reminiscing about a cold so fierce in Shepperton that people walked across the Thames. It was only 50 years ago!
