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 […]
No, not another term for ‘ladies who lunch’ or perhaps more recently, those for whom waders or wellies are the latest ‘look’. The Shepperton woman in question is the oldest known inhabitant of the area, who lived here 5,500 years ago.
My Great Uncle Arthur Simpson was a real character and an unusual man in many ways; a carpenter, a soldier, part owner of a Pirate Bus Company (Peraeque Transport based at Stockwell in South London), allegedly a smuggler and lastly a part owner and Company Director of the Central Garage in Hastings. Arthur was
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Yes, Spring is indeed in the air over at the new Longacres garden centre in Nutty Lane, Shepperton. As well as beautiful blooms and blossoms bursting forth, there are significant changes afoot.
Longacres Branches Out Read More »
The Spring birdsong has had some competition along the riverside in recent weeks – the sound of pressure washing and brooms, along with the clatter of wheelbarrows and skips being loaded up. Now that the flood waters have receded people who have been affected are clearing up with a vengeance. As we go to press
It could be bigger than we feared. Last October, the estimate was 1000 dwellings. Documents obtained since state 1000-1500. One item of correspondence says 1500-2000.
Keep Kempton Green Read More »
One might have wondered what was going on at The Magpie on a Monday night recently. Lots of ladies arriving, lots of chatter. No, this was not an enthusiastic hen party. The attraction on that particular evening was to be CHEESE!
Inspiring Women in Sunbury Village Read More »
The River Thames forms a large part of the Spelthorne Borough boundary. Although this provides a pleasant environment to live and pursue leisure interests in, the downside is that the risk of flooding has always been with us.
Floods Past and Present Read More »
In this months Sunbury Matters we again look to the recent flooding that has affected our area. Many of us just about got through it unscathed, but for many more in our community it has been a tragedy.
The Metropolitan Water Board was formed in 1902 to improve the supply of water to the rapidly expanding capital, and quickly commenced a programme to vastly increase unfiltered water storage capacity.
History of the Queen Mary Reservoir Read More »
The flooding of 2014 was something to behold, our community became the focus for much media attention and rubber-neckers coming to take photos of our flooded roads and houses.
Where Was Noah’s Ark? Read More »
I was visiting Spelthorne Gymnastics at their facility in Ashford. I have to confess to being one of those who came across the club after Britain’s Got Talent was won by Spelbound in 2010.
In this months Sunbury Matters we look at the recent floods and share some of your photos of the area. Some beautiful, some shocking. Continuing the theme of water, we take a look at the history of The Queen Mary Reservoir, and also at Sailability, the sailing club for disabled.
We had heard stories of what must have been one of the first charity fund raising auctions which happened in Sunbury itself in the 1970’s. Some of you may in fact remember it.
Charity Auctions – Did they start in Sunbury? Read More »
Welcome to the January issue of Sunbury Matters. The issue is filled with offers from local companies and businesses.
In several places in the local area, cast iron posts, about 3 feet high, painted white and carrying the Arms of the City of London, can be seen alongside roads or waterways. These are boundary markers for the Wine and Coal tax, originally introduced in 1666 to help pay for the rebuilding of the City
Perhaps these days better known as Ashridge Way – Woodbury Close – The Vale. It is in ‘upper’ Sunbury, in case you were wondering.
Do You Remember the River Gardens Estate? Read More »
There is no doubt at all that without the efforts of locals, and the Spelthorne in Bloom committee our villages would be missing something. The dazzling array of colour in hanging baskets and gardens have been a delight this year. Whereas last summer was beset with drought, this year the flowers are still blooming late
Sowing the Seeds of Community Read More »
This month we hear of yet more strange coincidences which centre on The White Horse in Lower Sunbury. We also reflect on a year in Sunbury through readers photographs, showing flood, snowmen and the beauty of our village.
Sunbury Matters this month has a couple of family stories including a look at the three generations of the Child’s family who have been running hair salons in the village.
We came out of the lift on the second floor and were shown into a spectacular glass fronted restaurant and bar. There was a full moon and the floodlights were illuminating the course stretching out before us. People below were scurrying around the Tote, checking out odds. It was very atmospheric and promised an evening
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