By Louise Addison The five best new year resolutions that are NOT about losing weight. Learn a new skill or hobby: Commit to learning something new, like a musical instrument, a new language, or a craft. It’s fulfilling; it stimulates the brain, introduces you to new communities, and can be a source of joy and […]
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Well, a couple of my predictions were cor-rect….But I have to say, I was blown away when it was announced that Village Matters had won Best Business in Sunbury once more. We had won in 2019, when we also came run-ner up Best in Spelthorne. Since then, we had not entered. This year we were
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By Bill Cunningham Watch out for pound loss! It’s the time of year to lose a few pounds! We would not, of course, wish to lose any pounds from our purse or wallet and there are a lot of ways to possibly fulfill that aim. One being to keep well away from scammers, because if
Discover the importance of the RSPB’s annual survey and how you can get involved this January. The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and takes place every January, this year on 26th, 27th and 28th. Participants spend an hour counting the birds in their garden, balcony, or local
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We could not pass up the opportunity to thank you for coming to a rather damp Christmas market this year. There were still plenty of people there, and the stalls were probably the best ever! Thanks to the magnificent volunteers, and to Dennis for finding his Elf outfit! Put it in your diary already for
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At this time of year many of us are thinking about the changes we want to make in our lives. Maybe you’ve made a resolution to lose weight, get fit, learn something new or make changes that will help you to be happier, healthier, and more independent as you get older. Making significant lifestyle changes
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By Rachael Leverton Plan a new garden for 2024 When the outlook is cold and bleak pour a mug of hot chocolate and start planning for Spring. We’d all like a dream garden right? But is your dream garden the same as your neighbour’s? Probably not. Whether you’re designing a garden from scratch or remodelling
By Nick Pollard The Harrow pub is situated on the main road in the centre of Charlton Village and is a rare example of a thatched building in this area. It probably dates from the 16th or early 17th century and may be the oldest building in Spelthorne to be a public house. However, it
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World Tumbling Championships – Birmingham, UK Spelthorne’s most experienced female tum-bler, Megan Kealy, won an amazing individu-al silver medal and team gold medal at the recent World Championships held in Bir-mingham, adding to the 17 world and Europe-an medals she has already achieved in her career. In the team event, Megan and her three GB
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By Monica Jones At the far side of the Little-ton Recreation ground in Shepperton, sits The Academy. This is Shepper-ton’s very own boxing gym, with one difference. It is run purely by volunteers and is for youngsters from aged 10. Boxing gives them an outlet for energy, gets them off the streets and gives them
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Another Spelthorne in Bloom has drawn to a close. Running since 1989, Spelthorne in Bloom encourages residents to garden and tend and encourages a sense of civic pride in our communities. It celebrates the work of the borough’s green fingered residents and is about making the borough beautiful. There is no doubt that gardening is
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The cold, wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of all those who turned out to mark Remembrance Day in Sunbury on a slightly soggy November morning. Everyone played their part magnificently, and the organisers would like to thank all those who helped in whatever capacity, and all those who paraded, played, sang, and
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By the time this has printed, we will know who has been crowned Best in Spelthorne at the Spelthorne Business Awards 2023. And of course the winners in the 17 categories will be admiring their trophies and feeling a huge sense of pride. Quite rightly too! This competition run by Spelthorne Borough Council is a
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The Thames: A Dire Warning from an Environment Agency Whistleblower In an exclusive interview for the River and Canal News, an (anonymised) insider from the Environment Agency sheds light on the alarming state of the Thames. It is not known whether the EA has responded. Should it do so, we will endeavour to publish their
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By Inspector Matthew Walton, Borough Commander Spelthorne Following up from my last piece in Sunbury Matters, I am pleased to be able to bring you an update. In Sunbury, work has been completed in For-est Drive behind Sunbury Cross shopping centre, with all new security doors and the CCTV has been upgraded; this has been
By Nick Pollard This postcard shows the watersplash at Sunbury, in the years before World War One. You may well be asking yourself where there is a watersplash in Sunbury, but the clue is in the name of Ford-bridge Road, which leads from Sunbury village towards Walton Bridge and Shepperton. The original name for the
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Shepperton Studios has announced a new Scholarship fund for up to five students per year at the National Film and Television School (NFTS). The scholarships are available for applicants that live within the Borough of Spelthorne, local to the Studios, who have been accepted to study a Diploma or Masters course at the NFTS. Courses
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Now there is an ‘in-tree-guing’ idea! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) Did you know that you can get a tree planted in your garden for only £40? Considering how long this gift would last, how sustainable and how much it would keep on giving, it is definitely worth a thought. The Spelthorne Tree Wardens do an
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