We wrote last month asking for anyone who remembered Terry Pattinson to get in touch. The response was fantastic and is true testimony to the power of the internet and to social media.
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It may be high summer but the floods earlier this year still hang over a lot of us like a dark cloud. While the rains have dried up, some people have been left high and dry by insurers – for some their insurer is taking too long to pay out on a claim or for others there are problems with the repairs or lingering arguments with the loss adjuster
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The First World War began for this country on August 4th 1914 when Britain declared war on Germany, for invading neutral Belgium. As in many other communities all over the country, the war had a profound effect on our local towns and villages.
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This month we reminisce about events in Spelthorne during the Great War and how the event affected locals. With the recent Tour de Yorkshire and the increase in popularity of road cycling, we talk to Dennis Brock about his cycling adventures in the 1930s, in an era before lycra! We also update you on the flood relief campaigning and recent media focus.
Meet Vicci Davidson. She has a warm laugh, a big personality and wears the highest heel shoes you can imagine! Vicci is the new Minister of Sunbury Methodist Church.
Minister for Heels (amongst other things!) Read More »
Ironically the sun was shining kindly outside as St Mary’s Parish Hall in Lower Sunbury was filled to capacity with river dwellers from the area, concerned at the possible impact a flood alleviation scheme might have on Sunbury and Shepperton.
Local Flood Meeting Swamped! Read More »
Last month we mentioned the inaugural Art Trail from the Sunbury Working Artists. As a reminder, from July 11th-13th you can visit them in various venues in Lower Sunbury where you can meet the artists in person and purchase works if you fancy an original piece.
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Read all about the forthcoming Sunbury Working Artists trail. Fantastic works for sale and exhibited in studios throughout Lower Sunbury. Also catch up on the recent Sunbury flood meeting arranged by Sunbury Matters.
John Curtin has lived in Sunbury for 30 or so years. His is not your usual sort of office job. He is a collector and dealer in stamps – a philatelist.
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Gilbert and Sullivan are of course best known for the series of comic light operas which bear their names, but the man whose knowledge of the music business brought them together and made the partnership work (not always an easy task) was Richard D’Oyly Carte
Gilbert and Sullivan and D’Oyly Carte Island Read More »
Concerned residents flocked to the meeting arranged by Village Matters on June 6th to hear from the Environment Agency about plans for the River Thames Scheme
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Sunbury is now rising from the flood waters and July will put Sunbury on the map for all the right reasons; Creativity and Community spirit.
Creativity Brings the Sun out in Sunbury Read More »
Think High Sheriff and I bet you think of Robin Hood? Well I was personally held up by the High Sheriff of Surrey recently, so here is my merry tale…
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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, Shepperton Creativity to Bring Sun out in Sunbury Held
St. Nicholas Church, Shepperton, this year celebrates the 400th anniversary of the present building being consecrated.
St. Nicholas Church 400th Anniversary Read More »
Now the floods have gone and the clean-up continues there are two questions that need to be answered.
Flooding – We need Answers Read More »
Alison Lee found her passion for cakes only three years ago. Her artistic flair has served her well and she is now creating original and fun designs for celebrations and weddings. “I first tried my hand at cake decorating when my son asked for a fire engine cake 3 years ago. The request came only
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The 11th Rotary Prestige Lecture at Halliford School presented us with a look at Shepperton Studios, past, present and future. I always have a flush of pride listening to stories about the old Sound City and what is now a world class centre for film, right on our door step.
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In this months issue we take a trip to see how Trotting at Sunbury used to be a great pastime.
The Big Clean up continues in Sunbury, with the lovely Sunbury Flood Volunteers out in force, doing their bit to get us all back on our feet. We meet a few of them and reflect on the aftermath. If you use Sunbury Park then take a look at the piece on the impact the arrival of cows might have on you. this is not all about dogs!
My article that appeared in the December issue, ended with ‘please get in touch’. Well I am really pleased to report that several readers did just that and provided me with very interesting memories which I have been able to share in my book which is now published. In my chapter about the reality of
