Sunbury Matters Articles

The Curtains Open on a New Season at the Riverside  After 18 months of relative inactivity, this September Riverside Arts is back with a bang offering a full programme of activities, classes, concerts, shows and other events aimed at providing something for everyone. Our volunteers have been busy ensuring that the building is in tip-top

Opening of Sunbury Ferry signals a triumph of community co-operation  Opening of Sunbury Ferry signals a triumph of community co-operation  Following coverage in this magazine and on the LoSRA website, it is only right that a brief update on the Sunbury ferry should be includ-ed here. The publicity and appeal for volun-teers quickly amassed over

By Peter Browne  Sunbury Cricket Club has commissioned a memorial board for three of their members killed at tragically young ages during the Second World War. The three were all round sportsmen and ex pupils of Hampton Grammar School. At the time, the Club was known as Cedars CC and played at the Cedars Recreation

Surrey-based author George S Boughton has written a beautifully illustrated book called Dennis to Alice. It is an enchanting and entertaining book set locally in Surrey and tackles the important subject of conservation. It is certain to appeal to both families and children Dennis to Alice is far more than a picture book, it is

By Monica Chard  Setting up your own business is always a challenge. But to do so and succeed during a pandemic, is really quite an achievement.  Thames Street shop neighbours Saskia Marr and Laura Salter could not have chosen a more challenging environment, but neither of them regret their decision and as life returns to

By Monica Chard  We are familiar with seeing guide dogs and understand how their assistance can empower and support a person to lead a full life. But how about a dog who is trained to sense a change in heart rate? An impending black out? Even before the person concerned knows anything is wrong. Such

We have lift off ! …………  Well actually, we don’t!  I am sure everyone was on tenterhooks, on the grid, in the starting blocks, on the launch-pad ,just waiting for the ending of restrictions. But quite rightly the authorities have told us to contain ourselves for just a little longer. All of the groups and

A new Ferry Service for Sunbury Commences on 3rd July  Ferries from Sunbury across the river to Walton, have operated for hundreds of years and were a vital link for the local communities. Sadly, with the advent of modern transport, bridges and road links, the ferries died out towards the 1970s – until now.  LoSRA

River Thames Boat Project, a river-based charity operating in South West London, is delighted to have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.  River Thames Boat Project is a small local charity based in Teddington, whose aim is to provide access to