Shepperton Matters Issues

We look at the Shepperton Fair and celebrate some of the local photographic talent in the village. This months cover features the winner of the Derek Belsey Memorial award for nature photography.

As we head into the summer, June is packed with events. See full programme for the Sunbury and Shepperton Arts Festival published in this issue. The Shepperton Fair is on June 13th, and the cover celebrates this huge community event. Also take a look at the history of the Magna Carta, or for a bit

We say goodbye to another local pub. Harrisons Hotel as some know it, The Ship as many other will remember it, is being demolished to make way for more flats. We look back at its history. Also in the issue, read about the latest paintings for posterity reflecting the high street.

Our article on Location Location Location last month brought us news of Jean Jones in West Way whose parents bought their bungalow for £599 in the 1930s and she still lives there. We also celebrate Marianne ‘Ruby’ Price formerly of Hamhaugh Island who turned 100 recently.

Shepperton’s construction boom of the 1930’s was looking to encourage town dwellers to come out to the countryside. Not much changing there then! We look at building work in the 1930’s at the same time as rueing the ever present threat of the Eco Park with the latest protest

With so much on TV based on the Medieval and Tudor period how about taking it to another level and trying Historical Re enactment? We speak to local butcher Stephen Aldridge about his passion for history. Also in this issue, read about Swan Sanctuary founder Dot Beeson who has just been awarded an MBE.

We look at the Shepperton Cricket Club, its history and current members. Also a look at how Shepperton was in terms of agriculture and landscape in 1941. We also meet Shepperton Youth Club worker Chelsea Ranaghan.

As the Eco Park fight goes legal, how about getting a tree planted by the Spelthorne Tree Wardens to counteract it? We carry messages from the Bishop of Kensington and read childrens letters to Santa. We also say a sad farewell to Jeanette Sider.

A time for reflection. We look back on the unveiling of the Shepperton War Memorial. We meet Sheppertonian Ben Palmer who invented the autocue while he was working at the BBC. What a fascinating man. We also visit the Community Centre in Upper Halliford, the legacy of Dr Alan Freeman.

History – Decoy & Deception at Shepperton Studios Mat Tarrant – Golden Boy from Shepperton Charlton Lane Eco Park Protest Electric Lisa Supports St Nicks Altruism – One Step to Happiness. A look at VAIS

In this months issue catch up with all the local events concerning local history. We also meet the guys who kept residents connected to the outside world down by the Towpath in Shepperton and we provide an overview from the Ombudsman if you are still struggling with your flood insurance

There is so much gossip on the High Street that we take a look at some of the possible changes on the horizon. We also look at the stalwart that is St Nicholas church and discover some of its history as it prepares for its 400th birthday. Finally we celebrate success of the floral kind, looking at budding and expert growers alike in the borough.

It was all about family fun at the Shepperton Fair recently. We showcase work from the winning entry from the photographic competition sponsored by Village Matters, Steve Owen. We also take a look at the forthcoming Shepperton and Sunbury Arts Festival.

In the June issue we look to the Shepperton Fair, Spelthorne in Bloom and Laleham Open Gardens. All about community and flowers! We also meet the new High Sheriff of Surrey and attend the fantastic Songstar 2014 at Thamesmead school. 400th Anniversary of St Nicholas Church OBE for Kay Stevens The Raft Race is Coming

Trotting at Sunbury Shepperton to Hollywood – We meet Ruth Wilson, Hollywood Actress and Shepperton resident The Joys of the Local Shop The 7 a Day Challenge Blue’s The Colour. Jazz the Game Shepperton Artists Mark the Flood

This month we introduce a new section ‘Insurance Matters’. Advice from the Financial Ombudsman on making flood damage claims.
We sample sausages, created in a bid to raise money for those affected by the flooding.

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 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.

We review Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant and revisit the Hampton & Kempton Steam train where the ladies have been in training!