Local Celebrant Karen Maskell has been nominated for the ‘Rising Star award’ in the 2021 The Celebrant Industry Awards (TCIA) hosted by The Celebrant Directory – an online hub full of glittering inspiration for those in search of celebrant-led ceremonies and celebrants. As an industry first, these global awards are set to recognise those delivering […]
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The Garden Goddess Iris was the goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology. I have a thing for Greek mythology, and I love Irises. The large, bearded types unfurl at this time of year and they reflect the colours of the spectrum from deepest purple, through dusky orange, egg-yolk yellow and the most delicate of
Justine Irwin (Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society) You may be aware that there is a small ‘village’ within Shepperton, perhaps you have spotted the Duppa’s Village sign (seen from Russell Road opposite Bishop Duppa’s Park). You may have also been aware the sign was showing its age and people could not even see the
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By Anthony Hontoir Readers of this magazine may recall an article in the July/August 2019 issue when I wrote asking for information on Captain Denis Par-sons, the pilot in charge of a chartered Avro Tudor 5 airliner which crashed at Sigingstone, near Llandow, in South Wales in 1950 with the loss of 80 lives, including
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By Suzanne O’Hara In early 2020 a disparate group of individu-als met through their shared interest in the environment and sustainable living. The group wanted to take positive action to tack-le climate change in Spelthorne initially focussing on actions to minimize waste, reduce consumption, preserve natural open space and raise awareness and understand-ing of environmental
Trio Pharmacy in Shepperton were honoured to receive MP Kwasi Kwarteng to officially open the new prescription dispenser at the back of the store in Claremont Drive. The event was attended by local councillors and Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr. Colin Barnard. It is the only such dispenser in Surrey and of-fers a genuine time saving,
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Thank you to this months contributors. Do send any photos for inclusion in Local Capture to monica@villagematters.co.uk.
By Sue Endersby I joined the team of volunteers which is part of the PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Ser-vice) at St Peters Hospital when I saw an ad in this magazine. We help to facilitate com-munication between patients and their rela-tives and friends. This is naturally particular-ly important while you can’t visit because of
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It is wonderful to know that finally brides can get their plans back on track. Wedding venues have opened. It has been heart breaking that plans have been cancelled or put on hold. We wish all the brides out there good luck. During lockdown you may also have been spending time researching the big day.
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By Monica Chard You may have already visited Liquid Leisure in Charlton Village, and had fun in the water. The new attraction was heavily affected by the Covid restrictions of 2020 but managed to welcome some families to at last enjoy a much needed day out of fun and leisure. Over the winter the team
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This summer’s Spelthorne in Bloom competi-tion will be launched in June, when the entry forms will be published online and in print, and the posters will appear on Council notice boards. The children’s poster competition attracted more than 100 entries, despite many schools being closed, and we had many entries from children who were studying
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Bank Holiday Monday, gale force winds, a garden fire and an island full of wooden craft and flammable materials. What could possibly go wrong?! It was devastating to see images of the fire on Platts Eyot last month. Two boathouses full of historic boats under restoration, went up in flames which were seen from miles
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By Monica Chard Well, the answer is A LOT!! The new pretty sign by the riverside at Kings Lawn, welcom-ing boaters to our village declares Welcome to Sunbury upon Thames…UPON??? Many of us have lived in Sunbury for many years and it has always been ON. The comments on social media were very interesting. A
In the March issue of Sunbury Matters we ran an article on self pub-lishing and from time to time we hear of locals who have done just that. Some have even been taken on by publishers. Lockdown has been a period of creativity for many. So here we have Mouse Tales, the tale of two
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What a legacy to have left the nation. The D of E awards have changed the lives of many young-sters. It may bring back memories for many, of lugging a huge back pack in the rain but the awards are universally credited with giving youngsters direction, self assurance confidence and discipline. The Duke of Edinburgh
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli by Rachael Leverton Purple Sprouting Broccoli is a beautiful, tasty addition to the dinner table, and the garden. It has a great flavour, a long harvesting season and is nutritionally beneficial. A single portion provides half your daily requirement of carotenoids, plus high levels of folic acid and vitamins A and C.
Christian Aid Week will be taking place between 10 and 16 May. The charity was set up in the 1940s, at first to help refugees from the war, and it’s celebrating its 75th anniversary. It tackles poverty in places across the world, bringing churches together as the relief agency of over forty Christian denominations. It
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By Monica Chard Paul Slark, of Watersplash Road, recently contacted us, asking if it might be of interest to see a collection of documents and photos relating to his family. Our visit unearthed a fascinating insight into local business and life. The cases full of documents were discovered as the family started clearing the outhouse
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Sunbury Skiff & Punting Club (SSPC) has found a new home just next door to its previous launch site at Desborough Sailing Club (DSC). It is a great and exciting move for both clubs. SSPC were previously leasing land from the owners of Ferris Meadow between DSC and the popular Shepperton open water swimming lake.
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For over a year now we have all had to spend most of our lives at home, under lock down, with a short stroll to the shops or a brief walk round the block. With changes starting to happen and life beginning to slowly return to normal, the Rotary Club of Shepperton and Sunbury are
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Some fantastic photos submitted as always this month, celebrating our beautiful area. Do send any photos for inclusion in Local Capture to monica@villagematters.co.uk.
