Community News
Whitton chef chosen for Prince's Trust initiative
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st May 2012
A young chef from Whitton has been chosen by a renowned food writer and chef to create a menu as part of a national Prince’s Trust campaign.
South-west London health service review begins
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st May 2012
The process of shaping the future of south-west London health services has begun.
Restaurants hygiene standards rated
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st May 2012
More than 100 restaurants and shops in the borough have been told to carry out major improvements to their food hygiene standards.
Barn Elms moves closer to super sewer safety
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st May 2012
The fight to protect Barn Elms from major super sewer construction work has received a boost following a recent public consultation by Thames Water.
Thousands flock to Fulwell bus day
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th May 2012
Families enjoyed a great day out when London’s historic trolleybuses rolled into town to mark 50 years since they retired from service.
Rise and shine in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th May 2012
Richmond’s Inclusive Sports and Exercise (Rise) day is back for its fourth year with a range of activities including wheelchair basketball, boxing, dance classes and boccia.
Benefits cheat pays back £5,000
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th May 2012
A crackdown on benefit cheats has led to the successful prosecution of a Twickenham woman who defrauded more than £5,000 out of the system.
Sun shines for 42nd May Fair
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th May 2012
Thousands of Richmond residents turned out to enjoy the sunshine at Richmond May Fair when the community event celebrated their 42nd year.
Superstar mathematicians land medals
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th May 2012
These maths whizz kids have won medals for their outstanding performance in a national competition.
No Such Thing as Bad Publicity? Really?
by St Margarets Community Website
19th May 2012
Well, this week we received some tweets from "@MustardSeedUK":http://www.twitter.com/MustardSeedUK about a new report from the "Open Rights Group":http://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/2012/mobile-internet-censorship about mobile operators blocking sites incorrectly as 'p0rn' sites.
Immediately we checked and the report says, we are in-fact blocked by Orange and T-Mobile. We then attempted to get on IRC with the Open Rights Group, tried to call, but ended up emailing them - no response yet. Well it turns out that a lot of other news groups picked up the story and ran very similar versions of it to the original report; however, pulling out this site as an example of the ridiculousness of the blocking mechanism.
At this point we don't know what is going to happen, but read on if you are interested and comment if you have some ideas.
No Such Thing as Bad Publicity? Really?
by St Margarets Community Website
19th May 2012
Well, this week we received some tweets from "@MustardSeedUK":http://www.twitter.com/MustardSeedUK about a new report from the "Open Rights Group":http://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/2012/mobile-internet-censorship about mobile operators blocking sites incorrectly as 'p0rn' sites.
Immediately we checked and the report says, we are in-fact blocked by Orange and T-Mobile. We then attempted to get on IRC with the Open Rights Group, tried to call, but ended up emailing them - no response yet. Well it turns out that a lot of other news groups picked up the story and ran very similar versions of it to the original report; however, pulling out this site as an example of the ridiculousness of the blocking mechanism.
At this point we don't know what is going to happen, but read on if you are interested and comment if you have some ideas.
St Mary Magdalen relives its 160 year old history
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th May 2012
Dressed in Victorian garb and re-enacting their church’s original consecration one parish congregation marked the 160th anniversary of Mortlake’s St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church with pride.
Memorial service for beloved teacher
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th May 2012
A memorial service will be held today (Friday, May 18), for a beloved teacher whose death has left his school devastated.
Visit Kew Bridge steam museum at night
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th May 2012
Kew Bridge steam museum is offering train lovers a chance to experience a special night of entertainment as it gears up its giant steam engines to work by candle and torchlight.
Youngsters get in the Olympic spirit
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th May 2012
Sharing in the pre-Olympic excitement has brought six borough schools together, as they gear up for the biggest sporting event of the year.
Children get to grips with medicine
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th May 2012
Classroom medicine was on the agenda for one group of youngsters when they posed as doctors and nurses to cure a fake patient.
Surprise extension for Heathrow runway trial
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th May 2012
Heathrow has been granted a surprise six month extension to the second phase of its controversial runway trials.
Eco Bronze Award for St Benedict’s Junior School
18th May 2012
St Benedict’s Junior School has achieved the Bronze Award for the Eco Schools initiative. This is the culmination of many months of work by Eco Co-ordinators Katie Larsen and Matilda Farmer, together with the Junior School Eco Council, which comprises pupil representatives from Reception to Year 6.
The Eco Council and Co-ordinators are delighted with the way both pupils and staff have embraced environmental issues and the School’s next target is to gain Green Flag status.
Bold Nevison
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
bq.. "And the fame of Dick Turpin had been something less
If he'd never rode to York on his bonnie Black Bess."
p. ??ELIZA COOK: Black Bess??
Everyone knows the tale of brave Dick Turpin, don't they? The handsome hero of Hounslow Heath, the gallant 'Robin Hood' highwayman who, with a hearty "Stand and Deliver!" stole from the rich to give to the poor, his legend immortalised by his epic 200 mile ride from London to York on his faithful steed "Black Bess"?
New Cooking Classes for Families
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
"Tuck for Tots":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/directory/home_and_garden/201205171545 is passionate about tasty home cooked food, healthy eating and families enjoying meal time together around the kitchen table. Run by local Mum, Elaine Baxter, Tuck for Tots knows that all parents want what's best for their family but not all children are enthusiastic about food! The aim is to give Mums and Dads the know-how to create simple delicious meals that will be loved by all the family.
Orange Tree Theatre's 40th Birthday Garden Tea Party
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
Continuing the Orange Tree Theatre's 40^th^ birthday celebrations, this extra-special Garden Tea Party presents a rare opportunity to enjoy tea, cake, BBQ and Pimm's and a selection of local stalls in the sumptuous grounds of Grade I-listed Trumpeters' House, situated between the River Thames and Richmond Green on the historic site previously occupied by Richmond Palace.
This annual event raises funds for the Orange Tree's renowned Community and Education programme, whilst providing the ideal opportunity to browse stalls selling everything from bath products to romantic dresses, to olive oils and silver jewellery.
New Yoga Fitness Classes
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
I have been practicing yoga for over 6 years and am currently training as a student teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (UK Governing Body for Yoga in the UK).
After the birth of my two sons (have two sons under the age of three), I realised that I needed a career that could work around my children (my previous career was Account Director within a busy marketing agency, so long hours and lots of stress) and I have been lucky enough to turn a passion into that career, hence the birth of "Yoga Fitness":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/directory/sports/201205171438 and my new Yoga class in St Margarets, Twickenham.
Ancient kitchens restored at Kew Palace
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th May 2012
A £1.7m conservation project has been completed after historians dedicated months to allow visitors to experience a unique slice of British history.
Seven weeks of work for Teddington cycle route road
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th May 2012
Engineers will carry out seven weeks of urgent repairs on an Olympic cycle race road that has suffered regular gas leaks for months.
Flavoured pencil offers Young Enterprise judges food for thought
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th May 2012
One group of entrepreneurial Barnes youngsters are gearing up to make their mark on the business world at the regional finals of this year’s Young Enterprise competition.
Paralympics spirit celebrated in Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th May 2012
The courage and determination of Paralympics athletes will be celebrated in an inspirational exhibition in Twickenham next month.
Richmond Furniture Scheme has Extended Their Hours
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
I should be most grateful if you could publicize the fact that the Richmond Furniture Scheme a charity (1133019) based in 1a Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham TW2 5LS has extended its opening times and is now open from Mondays to Fridays...
Sir David Attenborough Digs New Jubilee Pond
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
During the Queen's visit to Richmond Park on Tuesday, 15 May, Sir David Attenborough dug the first spade of earth for the new Jubilee Pond to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.
Funded by the conservation charity Healthy Planet, the Friends of Richmond Park and through a public appeal, the pond will retain water in the park and create a new wildlife habitat.
Event Reminder: National Garden Scheme Open - 27 May 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
17th May 2012
Our garden at 7 St.George's Road, St Margarets is open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 27^th^ May from 2-6pm. Lots of unusual plants for sale and our speciality pelargoniums. Tea and cakes. We also have an evening opening on Saturday 30^th^ June, 6-8pm with a glass of wine. Absolutely all proceeds go to charity which include Macmillan Cancer, Marie Curie and Help the Hospices.
Delays after collision on Hampton side of Kingston bridge
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th May 2012
Traffic is being delayed after a collision on the Hampton side of Kingston bridge.
Catholic school wins committee backing
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th May 2012
Plans to build a new Catholic secondary school in Twickenham have moved closer to reality, despite concerns over its proposed admissions criteria.
The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee with WWT
16th May 2012
Despite yesterday’s rain and occasional hailstorms The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated the Diamond Jubilee with crowds at a Wild London event in Richmond Park. They arrived at the WWT stand to meet Chief Executive Martin Spray, Chairman … Continue reading →
Competition heats up in Richmond Den
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th May 2012
With the deadline to enter the borough’s dragons’ den-style competition, Richmond Den, now officially closed the battle to win the business boosting £10,000 prize pot has heated-up.
Military personnel to top Richmond Council's waiting lists
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th May 2012
Soldiers and their families will get extra support with a range of council services, including school admissions and social care as part of a new covenant.
Mortlake tenant evicted for sub-letting
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th May 2012
Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has taken a strong stance against sub-letting and evicted one of its tenants for abusing the social housing system.
28. A Rich and Poignant Past: Wartime London
by Stickyboard
16th May 2012
Showing the Imperial War Museum to a newcomer to London recently, I was reminded of how little attention most of us pay to the heritage of wartime London all around us.With the richness of the 21st century city on offer and our ever-busy lives, it’s easy to understand why. Yet the spirit and the shape of this great city are so inseparable from its times at war, and there are so many opportunities
Hail for the Queen as Wild London lives up to its name
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th May 2012
It was hail to the Queen or one for cover when sleet greeted excited people out to see her majesty today.
Nightclub boss denies money laundering
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th May 2012
Nightclub owner Franco Lumba will face trial next year after he denied a string of financial offences, including money laundering.
New mayor of Richmond announced
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th May 2012
Richmond’s new mayor has been announced as Councillor Rita Palmer.
Richmond police issue warning for elderly and vulnerable
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th May 2012
Police have warned elderly residents to be wary of people asking for their bank details.
Sun shines and thousands enjoy Bushy Park's Chestnut Sunday
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th May 2012
Thousands of visitors descended on Bushy Park to join in the fun and soak up the sunny weather at the historic Chestnut Sunday celebration.
Richmond Park ready for Queen's jubilee visit
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th May 2012
Get your union flags at the ready for the Queen’s visit to Richmond Park tomorrow.
Winner of Biggest Loser competition announced
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th May 2012
Richmond Borough’s Biggest Loser announced the winner of the competition last week, following a challenging 12 weeks of pre-dawn workouts, sweat and possibly a few tears.
Parkour artists perform stunts at Ham House
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th May 2012
Urban culture combined with a piece of traditional British history at Ham House as it marked the opening of a new installation and art event.
Community group applies to transform riverside buildings
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th May 2012
Twickenham Riverside Terrace Group (TRTG) has applied for planning permission to transform unused buildings around the former pool site on Twickenham riverside.
Former Olympic rower inspires pupils
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th May 2012
Believing in yourself and not giving up on your dreams was the message from one Olympian when he stopped off to pay a visit to students in Richmond in the run-up to the 2012 Games.
School singers in a class of their own
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th May 2012
These musical maestros were all smiles this week after winning a top accolade.
Singer in area finals of national music competition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th May 2012
A Teddington singer and songwriter made it through to the area final of Britain’s biggest national original music competition.
Idea of the Week : Go to Isabella Plantation 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
12th May 2012
We have been told that the azaleas in "Isabella Plantation":http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park/isabella-plantation are perfect. It will probably only last a couple of weeks, so be sure to get there soon if you are interested.
Hampton Court Palace Olympic tickets on sale this month
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th May 2012
Viewing area tickets for the Olympic cycling time trial race at Hampton Court Palace go on sale on May 29,
London 2012 organiser Locog announced the date this week.
End of an era for volunteer service
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th May 2012
A volunteer service rooted in the Richmond community, helping locate and place charity volunteers for the past 80 years, will close its doors.
Mickey Mouse visits nursery's spring fair
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th May 2012
Youngsters enjoyed face painting and a bouncy castle at a nursery’s spring fair.
Teddington teen in Miss Asian Model finals
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th May 2012
An 18-year-old from Teddington has made it to the finals of the Miss Asian Model competition.
World-renowned drummer to give master class
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th May 2012
A world-renowned drummer will give a master class in Twickenham to help musicians improve their skills.
Glowing report for St Benedict’s School CCF
11th May 2012
St Benedict’s School CCF had its biennial inspection at the end of last term and the glowing report from the Inspecting Officer, Colonel Mike Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff, has just landed on the Headmaster’s desk. The inspection provided a fitting send-off for the Commanding Officer, Captain Richard Finch, who is leaving St Benedict’s at the end of the summer term to take up an appointment as Director of Sport at a school in Hong Kong. Lt (RN) Nikki Woodroffe will take over the command.
Mayor pays tribute to chauffeur
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th May 2012
The mayor of Richmond has paid homage to Richmond Council’s mayor’s chauffeur, John Brooker, after he died of emphysema last week.
Rugby club hosts charity fashion show
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th May 2012
London Welsh Rugby Club hosted a fashion show that raised more than £1,000 for a children’s hospice.
Dancing horses at Bushy Park event
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th May 2012
A display team of dancing horses will wow families at a Bushy Park event.
Pilates Plus Opens New Space + Two Open Days
by St Margarets Community Website
11th May 2012
After 10 successful years running her Crown Rd Pilates studio, owner Sarah Duley is pleased to announce the opening of 117, an additional studio in St Margarets, Twickenham.
Sarah and her team of experienced teachers will be offering more classes and more choices, adding Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Yoga and Family Friendly Fridays, to the already well-established Pilates studio classes.
Posters in the Park 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
11th May 2012
_Design an eye-catching poster to help protect Richmond Park_
The Friends of Richmond Park has launched Posters in the Park, a competition to find an iconic, eye-catching poster to help protect Richmond Park's environment and wildlife.
Orleans Gallery Exhibition- Richmond's Royal Connections
by St Margarets Community Website
11th May 2012
To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Leader of the Council, Lord True, opened an exhibition showcasing the Borough’s royal history, at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham. The Royal Connections exhibition is a culmination of a £40,000 project funded by...
New Jubilee Pond in Richmond Park to be Created
by St Margarets Community Website
11th May 2012
_Sir David Attenborough launches Richmond Park Ponds & Streams conservation appeal._
The Queen's visit to Richmond Park on May 15 will see a new Jubilee Pond being created in her honour and to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.
Sir David Attenborough, Patron of the local charity the Friends of Richmond Park, will dig the first spade of earth and hand over the pond to The Royal Parks (which manages Richmond Park) for completion.
Located on the road from Sheen Cross to the Royal Ballet School, the pond is next to the area of the community celebrations which The Queen will visit during the Wild London Jubilee event, which will be held on Richmond Park's sports fields on May 15.
Event Reminder: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Richmond Park - 15 May 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
11th May 2012
In Her Majesty's first official visit to the borough in 23 years, The Queen will attend the specially commissioned community festival 'Wild London' in Richmond Park on 15 May 2012. Richmond Council and The Royal Parks have teamed up to host this special event which will pay tribute to The Queen's six decades on the throne and celebrate both London's natural environment and the important role that the borough's parks and gardens play in bringing people closer to nature.
Toddle waddle braves the weather
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th May 2012
These little troopers defied the wet and windy weather to take part in a toddle waddle event in aid of the Meningitis Trust.
Planning: Lidl Supermarket and Travelodge in East Twickenham
by St Margarets Community Website
10th May 2012
Residents of East Twickenham and St Margarets should be aware that a major planning application has been submitted to Richmond Council to redevelop the existing office block and car park on the main Richmond Road Road, behind the bus stop...
European funding pumps thousands into Richmond businesses keen to go green
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th May 2012
Dozens of businesses will get free advice on how to be more environmentally efficient, thanks to £80,000 of European funding.
Jubilee pond to open in Richmond Park
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th May 2012
With all the excitement surrounding the Queen’s visit, the Friends of Richmond Park have decided to mark the occasion by creating a commemorative diamond jubilee pond in the Royal Park in her honour.
Affordable art makes a comeback at Richmond May Fair
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th May 2012
The affordable arts tent will make its return to the Richmond May Fair this weekend.
Sixth form plan wins public approval
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th May 2012
More than three quarters of people would like the borough’s secondary schools to have sixth forms, a survey has revealed.
Sheen Lane centre to hold diamond jubilee party
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th May 2012
It will be bunting and cream teas galore at Sheen Lane intensive day care centre as the facility marks the Queen’s diamond jubilee with a good old-fashioned street party.
27. Celebrating British: THE London Tour for Visitors to Blighty
by Stickyboard
10th May 2012
Last week London was named the world’s best destination by TripAdvisor, having already taken Lonely Planet’s ‘best city to visit’ title in October of last year. With the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics still to come, 2012 is likely to be a bumper year for foreign visitors to the city, if they can get out of Heathrow.It’s more than likely that someone you know will be visiting London from outside
Sheen Lane centre gets £40k grant
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th May 2012
A new hairdressing salon, accessible toilets and showering facilities, and an improved communal kitchen area are all on the cards for Sheen Lane intensive day care centre, thanks to a £40,000 funding boost from Richmond Council.
New St Matthias vicar licensed
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th May 2012
The Bishop of Southwark, Reverend Christopher Chessun, licensed Reverend David Gardiner as the new team vicar of St Matthias Church and community centre in Richmond last week.
Richmond libraries ready for adult learners' week
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th May 2012
Adult learners’ week kicks off in Richmond’s libraries on Saturday, May 12.
WWT London Wetland Centre shortlisted for Countryfile’s ‘Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve’ Award
9th May 2012
London wildlife reserve WWT London Wetland Centre has been nominated for the ‘Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve’ category in the prestigious Countryfile Awards 2012. The Centre, which opened just 12 years ago, was transformed from four concrete-lined reservoirs into an urban … Continue reading →
Millions outstanding in child support
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th May 2012
Parents in the borough are owed more than £3.3m from ex-partners who have failed to pay child maintenance, the Department for Work and Pensions has said.
Richmond Park - Starfish Decoy Sf8A - The Fires Burn On!
by St Margarets Community Website
9th May 2012
Following on last week’s article about Starfish Decoy SF8A - the “fake” town built in Richmond Park during WW2 to attract Luftwaffe bombers away from London - I have located some interesting photographs taken at the time. The first, taken...
Man who stabbed himself in Natwest was an employee, police reveal
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
A Natwest employee stabbed himself in the neck at the bank in Richmond last week, in what was described as a “cry for help”.
Food festival delights at Hampton Court Palace
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
Culinary talent and Michelin-starred chefs got mouths watering at a bank holiday weekend food festival.
Charlie Higson impresses Orleans Park School pupils
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
Charlie Higson, of Fast Show fame, visited students to share his stories as an author, actor and comedian, and his cheeky attempts to scare his own children when he put pen to paper for his new book.
Community art project gives Ham women a boost
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
Taking part in a community art project at Ham House has given one group of women a well earned confidence boost.
Teenager jailed over restaurant theft
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
A teenager who snuck into the staff area of an Italian restaurant and stole £700 from the chef’s bag has been jailed for 18 weeks.
Countess of Wessex delights at Shooting Star, Hampton
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th May 2012
The Countess of Wessex joined in a sing-along session with disabled youngsters when she visited a hospice.
Volunteering opportunities available in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th May 2012
Richmond residents are being sought for a range of volunteering opportunities across the borough.
Glynne brothers taking West End by storm
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th May 2012
Meet the Glynne brothers – a pair of dance enthusiasts set for stardom.
Pooches put their best paws forward
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th May 2012
Dogs of all shapes and sizes stepped out for a charity walk and – unlike their owners – loved splashing about in the wet weather.
Former Twickenham schoolgirl Patsy Kensit promotes Birdseye peas again
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th May 2012
Patsy Kensit, who grew up in Twickenham, is promoting the 65th anniversary of Birdseye, having spent eight years starring in adverts from when she was four.
Motorist shocked at £6k bill to fix path
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th May 2012
A motorist whose car scrapes on an odd-shaped pavement outside his new home was shocked when the council said it could cost £6,000 to fix the pathway.
Artsrichmond's book picnic full of special guests
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th May 2012
Booklovers are in for a treat this month as Artsrichmond prepares to host its annual book picnic.
Classic coalhouse play relaunched at Richmond Theatre
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th May 2012
A play charting all the major strikes, victories and disappointments in British mining history will launch its national tour at Richmond Theatre.
More Breaking News form the St Margarets Traders Association
by St Margarets Community Website
5th May 2012
It is with great regret we announce that the famous St Margarets Diamond has gone missing! The story so far… The famous and very valuable St Margarets Diamond was recently re-discovered in St Margarets after being lost for centuries....
Queen to visit Richmond on May 15
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th May 2012
String yourself in bunting and dig out your cameras, because Richmond Park is set to get the very best of Royal visitor this month.
Richmond and Wandsworth neck and neck in bunting race
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th May 2012
A battle has begun between Richmond and Wandsworth, as the fight to become the borough with the most diamond jubilee street parties approaches the finish line.
Wild London to host Queen's visit to Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th May 2012
Richmond Park’s new festival, Wild London, will launch in honour of the Queen’s jubilee this summer, with a family-friendly programme of activities including a chance for visitors to learn about local wildlife.
First World War play raises intriguing questions at Orange Tree
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th May 2012
Send yourself back to 1914 and into the lives of a family facing near-impossible decisions as the First World War approaches.
Tory Tony Arbour wins South West London assembly seat
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
Tory Tony Arbour has been declared the winner in the race to represent Kingston, Richmond and Twickenham people in City Hall.
Man injured in 'incident' at Natwest Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
A man in his 20s has been injured in an incident at Natwest Bank in Richmond this afternoon.
Conservatives retain North Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
Conservative candidate, Stephen Speak has triumphed in the North Richmond councillor byelection winning with 1,733 votes.
Foodies Festival at Hampton Court Palace this weekend
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
The Hampton Court Palace Foodies Festival will be serving up some bank holiday delights this weekend.
Chihuahua woman fined for making up dog robbery
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
A woman who invented a story that knife-wielding robbers stole her chihuahua has been fined £80 for wasting police time.
Sir David's the natural selection for an afternoon's entertainment
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th May 2012
Families can learn about predators and the history of natural selection from Sir David Attenborough this month.
Richmond Park - Starfish Bombing Decoy SF8A
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd May 2012
“I think it is well also for the man in the street to realise that there is no power on earth that can protect him from being bombed. Whatever people may tell him, the bomber will always get through.”...
Event Reminder: East Twickenham Village Jubilee Picnic
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd May 2012
Monday 4 June 2012 - from noon to 3pm Celebrate the Jubilee with an old-fashioned picnic in Cambridge Gardens, our local riverside park. Bring your own food and drink, or buy snacks and drinks at Rachel’s Café. They will be...
New Local School for Twickenham
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd May 2012
A bid to open an 11-18 secondary free school in the Twickenham area has progressed to the next stage of the assessment process. The RET Twickenham Trust, which includes local parents and representatives of the Russell Education Trust (RET), will...
Events: June 2012 Half Term - Orleans House Gallery
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd May 2012
_Activities for Children and Young People_
Orleans House Gallery offers a range of fun, inspiring and creative activities to keep you busy creating. Visit our website to find out more about what is happening each day.
Abandoned bikes headed to Africa
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd May 2012
Bikes abandoned in Richmond will be re-homed in Africa for the second year running, as part of the Re-cycle charity scheme.
Hell’s Kitchen at St Benedict’s School
3rd May 2012
On Friday 27th April, St Benedict’s School welcomed 120 guests for its very own charity event inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, with The Mayor of Ealing, John Gallagher, as the Guest of Honour. The four School Houses, Barlow, Gervase, Pickering and Roberts competed against each other to raise money for several charities including Magic Breakfast, Mary’s Meals, PESTS, Treloar’s School and Westminster Catholic Children’s Society.
Streaker arrested at Army vs Navy match
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd May 2012
Often considered the liveliest of rugby crowds, this year’s Army vs Navy game fans were on their best behaviour yet.
Usain Bolt's signed shoes to be auctioned
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd May 2012
Usain Bolt’s signed running shoes and House of Commons Whisky, signed by David Cameron, are just some of the incredible prizes available at this year’s Richmond May Fair Ball, with all proceeds going to charity.
Twickenham free school proposal moves to the next stage
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd May 2012
A bid to open an 11-18 secondary free school in the Twickenham area has progressed to the next stage of the assessment process.
Tributes paid to judge who drowned in floods
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
A judge who drowned after his car was swept away by fast-flowing flood water has been described as a “first class man” who was dedicated to his wife.
Burst pipe cuts off water across swathes of London
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
A burst pipe in Twickenham has cut off water supplies to homes across Hounslow, and north-west London.
Bishop opens St Catherine's redevelopment
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
A five-year multimillion pound redevelopment programme for St Catherine’s School concluded this week with a poignant blessing ceremony of its new lawn building.
River Crane clean-up later this month
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
An environmental group dedicated to caring for the borough’s nature is taking part in a river clean-up along the River Crane this month.
Jubilee theme for Richmond in Bloom
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
Richmond’s gardens are set to become a sea of gold, purple, crimson and white this year in honour of the Queen.
Dozens of Shooting Star Chase supporters run London marathon
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd May 2012
Eighty-five Shooting Star Chase supporters took to London’s streets and competed in this year’s London marathon in support of the Hampton-based children’s charity.
26. The Best Seats in London: Eating on the Bar
by Stickyboard
2nd May 2012
They may be the only seats left in the restaurant when you try to call up for a last minute reservation, but I think counter top seats are the best in the house. Whether it is at Riding House Cafe, my personal favourite, Bocca di Lupo or Mishkins, counter-top seating offers the same menu but with that little bit of added atmosphere and entertainment. What’s more, you’re more likely to get the
Flood death victim was 52-year-old from Teddington
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st May 2012
A man who died when his car was submerged by flood water near a Hampshire ford has been named.
Good manners campaign launched
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st May 2012
Good manners are something the British are known for, but one Twickenham has offered a little encouragement of better manners across the country.
Military nurse's dream one step closer
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st May 2012
An aspiring military nurse has got one step closer to her dream after completing her basic training.
Springtime snaps could win you a prize
1st May 2012
Spring has sprung and now is the perfect time to take your camera for a stroll around WWT London Wetland Centre. You have until Thursday 31 May to enter your wildlife photographs for the springtime heat of the WWT Photography … Continue reading →
Petersham Nurseries' new chef makes his mark
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st May 2012
Leaving behind an award-winning restaurant to move halfway across the globe was not a decision chef Greg Malouf took lightly.
Richmond woman honours fallen boyfriend with marathon effort
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th April 2012
This year’s London marathon was about more than completing a momentous physical challenge for one 24-year-old - it was a tribute to her former boyfriend who died in Afghanistan last November.
Hundreds of books go for free at Teddington library
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th April 2012
Book lovers were able to pick up more than 1,560 free novels as part of an initiative to get people reading.
Quins go green with rickshaw rides
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th April 2012
Rickshaws became the favoured mode of transport for Harlequin fans when the team decided to host its own Go Green Day.
Breaking News from the St Margarets Traders Association
by St Margarets Community Website
30th April 2012
The rumours are true! You may have heard the the famous St Margarets Diamond has been found in time for The Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The priceless diamond disappeared several hundred years ago. We are pleased to announce that...
Pub and Shop News
by St Margarets Community Website
30th April 2012
I hear from a reliable source - the doyen of the Richmond town pub trade - that both the Marble Hill (Rising Sun as was) and the Old Anchor have been bought from Young’s by Sainsburys supermarket, with the intention,...
Rats run rampant on Barnes Common
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th April 2012
Rodents are claiming Barnes Common for their own according to residents concerned about an increasingly bad rat infestation.
Dimensions: A line, a loop and award or two
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th April 2012
A sci-fi film made through the sale of a Twickenham couple’s home has won best film at the London Independent Film Festival.
Trag hits £10k for judicial review
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th April 2012
The group against the Twickenham station plan has reached its £10,000 target for a judicial review.
Strawberry Hill Christian takes cross fight to European Court
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th April 2012
A devout Christian who, for six years, has fought against a decision to ban her from wearing a Christian cross to work has been given the date for her hearing at the European Court of Human Rights.
Sparks fly as Petersham meadows cows moo-ve back in
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th April 2012
Descendants of one of Petersham’s oldest families have had an annual pilgrimage to their ancestral home marred by controversy once more.
Diabetic proves everything is do-able after marathon achievement
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th April 2012
One Mortlake man raised more than £1,500 for Diabetes UK after wanting to prove to himself and others that having diabetes does not stop you achieving your goals.
Free school proposal reaches interview stage
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th April 2012
Plans for a 336-place free primary school have received a positive reaction.
Uncertainty forces youth group to leave Twickenham Studios
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th April 2012
A company that runs film camps for young people has been forced to move from its home in Twickenham Film Studios, amid the uncertainty over its future.
Homeless teens face wait as Richmond Council plans improvements
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th April 2012
Homeless 16 and 17-year-olds had to wait an average of 19 days last year before the council found them accommodation.
Hundreds sign Heathrow petition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th April 2012
Hundreds of homeowners have signed a petition opposing rumoured Conservative Party plans to reconsider a third runway at Heathrow.
Garden Gang offers summer solutions
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th April 2012
In celebration of national gardening week, people keen to keep their outside spaces in good shape over the summer were being reminded about the Garden Gang nursery in Twickenham.
Alice in Wonderland recreation to wow at Ham House today
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th April 2012
A dramatic recreation of Alice in Wonderland will be held today, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Thames boat trip that inspired Lewis Caroll to write the classic.
Dark mood descends on floodlight debate
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th April 2012
Sports clubs have accused the council of hypocrisy after it cut the number of hours they could use a floodlit pitch, while it promoted Olympic events.
Richmond woman thanks pedestrians who saved her life
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th April 2012
A 65-year-old woman who had a near miss with a Transit van and fell into oncoming traffic has praised the quick thinking of passers-by who helped her and called for new traffic measures.
Campaign group staging anti-arms play in Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th April 2012
A campaign group calling for the cessation of the sale of arms to foreign dictators is putting on a play in Twickenham this weekend to encourage people to sign their petition.
Furniture scheme will open Fridays
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th April 2012
Richmond Furniture Scheme will be open on Fridays from May onward.
Collis Primary School champs to play Wembley
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th April 2012
These young champs have been celebrating after learning they will get to fulfil every footballer’s dream and play at Wembley.
The First Cuckoo?
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
bq.. "Hounslow, whose heath sublimer terror fills,
Shall with her gibbets lend her powder mills."
??WILLIAM MASON "Heroic Epistle" 1773??
There were two things that must have depressed people living around these parts in the 18^th^ and 19^th^ centuries. The first was the likelihood of being robbed by highwaymen and footpads on Hounslow Heath. The second was the real possibility of being blown up by any one of the many gunpowder mills operating along the River Crane.
Although it is difficult to prove, it does seem that this area has had a long association with explosives...
Event Reminder: Cambridge Park Bowls Club Open Day - 5 May 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
Saturday May 5th, from 11am to 4pm Enjoy a gentle introduction to the game with the help of our friendly coaches and teachers. No experience needed - all ages welcome. All equipment provided - you just need to wear...
Summer Weather
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
"Whether the weather is cold. Or whether the weather is hot. You should weather the weather, Whatever the weather, Whether you like it or not!" What will the weather be like this summer? Shall I go cruising around the...
Letter from Twickenham Residents Action Group - 25 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
editor’s note: we received this email and are posting as is, as we cannot prove the allegations in the letter, but believe it deserves publishing. Dear Editor, Lord True (Leader of Richmond Council) and the Planning Office have covered-up a...
Dreamcatcher Film Camps to Survive Twickenham Studios Closure
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
You may have heard about the impending closure of Twickenham Film Studios and wondered what’s happening to our Film Camps this summer. Well, although we’re very sad to see the demise of such historic studios, we’re delighted to announce that...
I Love to Hear a Choir!
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
“I love to hear a choir. I love to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race!” PAUL McCARTNEY Singing in...
Help HANDS - Donate Baby and Children's Clothing
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
At HANDS (Help a neighbour in distress) we are planning to hold a Baby & Child clothing sale. We are therefore looking for donations of Pre-loved, good quality child & baby clothing. Donations can be dropped to HANDS, Bath House,...
Local Job Vacancy: Sessional Playworker, Toy Library
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
The Toy library has an extensive catalogue which includes baby toys, construction toys, dressing up, role play, books, sensory toys and more. Borrowing rather than buying toys is a green way of introducing children to new experiences, helping to shrink...
Hundreds without phone and internet after cable theft
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th April 2012
Hundreds of households and businesses have been left without phone or internet connection after thieves stole two underground cables.
Twickenham Film Studios gets a lifeline
by St Margarets Community Website
25th April 2012
Agreed sale will see the studios’ work continue and all jobs saved, say administrators Campaigners attempting to avert the closure of Twickenham Film Studios are holding their breath after it was announced on Tuesday that a sale had been agreed...
Charitable pair launch Guess2Give initiative
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th April 2012
Two keen sportsmen have launched a fundraising sweepstake to help charities struggling in the tough economic climate.
Richmond reminded to cast its votes
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th April 2012
Londoners have been encouraged to make sure they know how to cast their vote in next week’s mayoral and London Assembly elections.
Teen died after inhaling deodorant, inquest hears
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th April 2012
A 19-year-old woman collapsed and died after sniffing deodorant to get high, an inquest has heard.
25. The Man-Date: A Chap's London Day Out
by Stickyboard
25th April 2012
Conditions: If you haven’t read Chap magazine, you’re not welcome to ingest the below.
Wow! What a special occasion! You are actually going to be able to spend some real time, with a real person, who you have a real connection with. Don’t blow it! If you have any intention of seeing this chap again you must make sure you pull out ALL of the stops to impress him. No bloke wants a wet friend
Serial rapist guilty of four attacks spanning 16 years
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th April 2012
A serial rapist who believed he was “untouchable” after prosecutors decided not to charge him has today been convicted of four sex attacks spanning 16 years.
Twickenham man dies after balcony fall
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th April 2012
A 28-year-old man from Twickenham has died after falling from a balcony in Spain.
St George's Day parade draws in the crowds
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th April 2012
Morris dancers, circus performers and hell’s angels were among the colourful mix of groups that came together to celebrate all things English at a St George’s Day parade.
Langdon Down Museum backs learning disabilities petition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th April 2012
Teddington’s Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability has backed a petition aimed at protecting the interests of people with learning disabilities.
Boat race protestor charged with causing public nuisance
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd April 2012
The protestor who brought this year’s annual Oxford-Cambridge boat race to a standstill has been banned from the Olympic torch route after he appeared in court charged with causing a public nuisance.
Woman, 67, hit by train at Whitton station
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd April 2012
A 67-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a train at Whitton station.
Shooting Star Chase supporting 90 more sick children
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd April 2012
For dozens of terminally ill children not expected to reach their 19th birthday, Hampton’s Shooting Star hospice has provided their families with the practical and emotional support they need to
help them through the tough times. Within the past year, the team of nurses and care workers which provide that free, crucial assistance has been bolstered following the merger between Shooting
Star and the Chase charity, based in Guildford, in April 2011.
Models and rugby players to help in charity fundraiser
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd April 2012
Gorgeous curvy models, London Welsh rugby players in kilts and entertainment from a popular local singer are all being laid in to raise funds for a fantastic charity.
Tributes to fishmonger who was 'simply the best'
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd April 2012
The creator of Sandys fishmongers in Twickenham will be remembered by loved ones as being “simply the best”, after losing his fight with cancer.
Kew Gardens unveils floral Olympic rings
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd April 2012
As Olympic fever heats up, and with only 100 days left until the start of the 2012 games, Kew Gardens has unveiled its own nod to the impending events.
Volunteers needed for charity fundraising projects
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd April 2012
Richmond Council for Voluntary Service is looking to attract more residents to help with local voluntary projects.
Church to unveil its new community hall
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd April 2012
St Philip and St James Church will unveil its new community hall next month, after its church community “dreamed of the moment for decades”.
Taylor Wimpey Withdraw Bid for Twickenham Film Studios
by St Margarets Community Website
21st April 2012
A property developer has withdrawn its bid for Twickenham Film Studios because it said it wants to give film consortiums a chance to buy and maintain the site. Members of the Save Twickenham Film Studios campaign said they were delighted...
Primary School Offers Day - 91% Get a School of Their Choice
by St Margarets Community Website
21st April 2012
As demand for primary school places reaches an all time high, more in-borough applicants than in previous years have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools - 91% compared with 89% in 2011. On 18 April 2012,...
Marquess visits historic pub to unveil coat of arms
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st April 2012
The Eighth Marquess of Ailsa visited an 156-year-old pub in St Margarets to unveil his family coat of arms, which is part of the venue’s new sign.
Man accused of sexual assaults appears in court
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st April 2012
A 23-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman has appeared in court.
Ofsted praise Hampton Academy's progress
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st April 2012
Ofsted has praised an academy’s progress since it opened.
Former soldier leads Help for Heroes expedition to Belgium
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st April 2012
A soldier turned firefighter from Twickenham is leading a group dressed a World War I soldiers from Whitehall to Belgium to raise money for Help for Heroes.
Developers withdraw bid for Twickenham Film Studios
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th April 2012
A property developer has withdrawn its bid for Twickenham Film Studios because it said it wants to give film consortiums a chance to buy and maintain the site.
Fashion guru Mary Portas opens shop in Barnes
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th April 2012
Bringing a bit of star quality to a new charity shop, television star and fashion guru Mary Portas has opened the latest of her living and giving shops in Barnes.
Breast cancer mum takes part in third Pink Ribbonwalk
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th April 2012
Taking part in this year’s Pink Ribbonwalk will be especially poignant for one mother-of-two after having spent the past year undergoing treatment for breast cancer herself.
Lord Watson to speak at jubilee celebration
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th April 2012
Lord Watson of Richmond will be speaking at a special meeting of the Richmond Society as part of the Queen’s jubilee celebrations.
Sci-fi funded by house sale to be screened in London
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th April 2012
A British independent 1920s sci-fi drama, funded through the sale of a Twickenham couple’s house has bagged two London screenings.
Happy Birthday, Chris!
by St Margarets Community Website
19th April 2012
We all like to think that we are independent souls, free to make our own decisions and go our own way… but in reality we’re not. Our lives are shaped and directed by outside influences - and these reveal...
Vineyard School Rocks with Rick Astley
by St Margarets Community Website
19th April 2012
Forget cake sales and tombola stalls, Richmond’s Vineyard Primary School is taking fundraising to a whole new level by staging its very own music festival, ‘The Vineyard Live’ on Saturday 19 May. In the first event of its kind to...
Local Job Vacancy: Gardening Service Coordinator
by St Margarets Community Website
19th April 2012
Part-time 15 hours a week 6 month fixed term contract Do you enjoy gardening? Would you enjoy helping older people in the community? We are a charity based in Richmond upon Thames running a handyperson and garden-tidy service for...
Barnes wetland centre launches Scott-inspired letter competition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th April 2012
Future generations could be inspired by letters written by Richmond residents after Barnes’s WWT London Wetland Centre launched a new competition to mark the centenary of Captain Falcon Scott’s death.
Blackout couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th April 2012
A couple who met in a blackout during the Second World War have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Richmond's royal links exhibited in fine display
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th April 2012
An exhibition showcasing the borough’s royal history will be in held to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
Disabled access smartphone app launched
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th April 2012
A new smartphone application has been launched to help residents pinpoint cafes, libraries, parking facilities and other services with disabled access.
Get ready for tomorrow's Richmond Business Expo
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th April 2012
Do not miss your chance to check out more than 100 businesses in the borough and beyond at the Richmond Business Expo tomorrow at Twickenham stadium.
Road to improvements start here
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th April 2012
Roads and footpaths across the borough are being nominated for a makeover.
Happy 100th for Richmond "party girl"
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th April 2012
Releasing her inner “party girl”, one Richmond pensioner celebrated her hundredth birthday with not one but two celebrations.
Silent Witness comes to Richmond Park
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th April 2012
The first episode of BBC’s crime thriller Silent Witness series 16 finished an 11-day stretch of filming at Richmond Park on Tuesday, April 18.
24. London's 'Ripping' Yarn: Jack the Ripper Tour
by Stickyboard
18th April 2012
I know it sounds naff, touristy, and outright geeky, but the Jack the Ripper tour by London Walks deserves a place as one of the 100 Great Things About London. Please keep reading. I’ll explain; if you love London, which you do, and you don't mind a bit of history then it will interest you. Parts of London which you walk past every day suddenly come alive with meaning and significance; if that
Environment Trust gives grant for gardening project
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th April 2012
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £31,500 in initial development funding to the Environment Trust for the borough for its market gardens project.
Two killed by trains in rush hour distress
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th April 2012
Two people were hit by trains and killed during rush hour yesterday in a double tragedy that caused chaos for commuters.
Jubilee fever hits Richmond as parties top 100
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th April 2012
The borough looks set to hold the most street parties in London for the Queen’s diamond jubilee after it emerged that the number of residents organising celebrations had smashed the 100 barrier.
Orange Tree hits the road
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th April 2012
Actors from the Orange tree Theatre took to the road last week to perform for audiences around the borough.
Woman hit by train at Richmond station
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
A woman has been killed after she was hit by a train at Richmond station.
Former Quins youngster banned over steroids
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
Jonathan Spelman - who has played for Harlequins - has been banned from rugby after admitting taking steroids.
Woman suffers hip fracture after pavement complaint
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
A 72-year-old woman fell and broke her hip just weeks after a neighbour wrote to the council to complain the pavement was dangerous.
Friends join forces for marathon mission
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
Four friends have decided to take on one of capital’s toughest sporting challenges this year and tackle the London marathon together.
Swinging event comes to Petersham's Dysart Arms
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
The golden age of swing will be brought back to life as part of a special charity fundraising concert this month.
Entrepreneurial mum-of-one organises networking event
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th April 2012
An entrepreneurial mother-of-one has set up a networking event for fellow mums to pursue their own business dreams.
Carolyn Pertwee's short story collection on sale now
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th April 2012
Most of us probably associate short stories with childhood, being as they are little snippets that can be delved in and out of at the drop of a hat and do not demand too much attention or thought.
Ben Fogle steps up for Barnes Thames clean-up
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th April 2012
TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle is set to help out cleaning up the banks of the Thames in Barnes as part of a campaign to preserve English water banks.
Social club tea dance gets people on the floor
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th April 2012
Pensioners had a ball doing the waltz and the foxtrot at a social club tea dance.
Richmond businesses show some Easter kindness
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th April 2012
Delighted children and big kids, aka pensioners, alike happily received a mammoth delivery of chocolate eggs ahead of the Easter holiday, thanks to the kindness of Richmond businesses.
Tributes flood in for Eddsworld creator, who died aged 23
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th April 2012
Friends and family of an acclaimed young animator have paid tribute to him after he lost a six year battle with cancer.
Twickenham clubhouse gets welcome makeover
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th April 2012
A 130-year-old clubhouse in Twickenham that has seen little changes since 1880 is receiving some well-deserved improvement and expansion.
Richmond College recognised as leading Olympic institution
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th April 2012
Richmond College has been recognised in a UK-wide competition as one of three schools to have best inspired volunteering with the “magic dust” of the London 2012 Games.
Youngsters delighted with Easter egg haul
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th April 2012
Young patients at West Middlesex Hospital were delighted when they got an extra special Easter gift, a delivery of surprise Easter eggs.
Campaigners protest over Twickenham Film Studios sale
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th April 2012
Campaigners against the sale of Twickenham Film Studios to property developer Taylor Wimpey are staging a protest this weekend in St Margarets, amid rumours the sale is a done deal.
St Benedict’s celebrates its Patronal Feast
13th April 2012
On 21st of March St Benedict’s School celebrated the Patronal Feast of Our Holy Father St Benedict. The School was visited by Bishop Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark, who enjoyed the Charity fundraising activities in the morning and then celebrated Mass for the whole school in the afternoon in the Abbey Church.
Eel Pie manager to fly for charity
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th April 2012
The assistant manager of the Eel Pie pub in Twickenham is descending through the skies of Wiltshire for charity next month.
Humanists and Risc taking Richmond Council to court over Catholic school
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th April 2012
Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign (Risc) is taking Richmond Council to court over the long-running argument about plans for a voluntary aided Catholic secondary school.
Apprentices join forces with Richmond Housing Partnership
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th April 2012
Fresh-faced future business moguls have been getting their first taste of the working world after pairing up with Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) to encourage more businesses to get involved with local apprenticeship schemes.
Octavia drive heralded a success
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th April 2012
A drive to attract more volunteers to help at the Barnes branch of the Octavia Foundation shop has been heralded a great success.
23. Lights, Stars, Music: A Date at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stickyboard
13th April 2012
For an atmospheric night of theatre, entertainment and romance you cannot beat the Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park. Because of the glorious British weather, the Open Air Theatre only runs during the “summer” months (May to September) but it is a must for anyone who hasn’t been. Last year’s Crazy for You was an all-singing-all-dancing extravaganza and I loved every minute of it. The show wasn't
April 14^th^ 1912 - 11.50pm - Lat. 41.46 N. Lon 50.14 W - "Struck Iceberg. Sinking Fast"
by St Margarets Community Website
12th April 2012
“There were no more boats, water was swirling around the upper deck, people were beginning to panic… and the band continued to play.” HELEN CHURCHILL CANDEE - Titanic Survivor In Isleworth Cemetery, at a place where two paths meet, is...
Missing Tortoise - April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
12th April 2012
I was hoping that someone could help me finding my missing tortoise! He goes by the name of Basil, not that that will be of much help, but he is greatly missed. It may be the case that he is...
Age UK Jumble Sale - 21 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
12th April 2012
BARNES GREEN CENTRE SATURDAY 21st April 2012 OPEN 11am-2pm Admission 50p Tea coffee cakes ~ Clothes ~ Bric a Brac all proceeds to Age UK Richmond...
Legal Challenge to New Catholic Secondary
by St Margarets Community Website
12th April 2012
In February, Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign (RISC) pointed out to the Council that, under the new Education Act, a council that thinks it needs a new school must first seek proposals for an Academy/Free School, where there is a limit...
Twickenham Farmers' Market Plant Fair - 14 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
12th April 2012
It’s that time of the year again! Twickenham Farmers’ Market holds its annual Spring Plant Fair this Saturday - 14 April 2012! We have some great nurseries attending this year - let’s hope we can squeeze them all in! We...
Poster competition kicks off Richmond in Bloom
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th April 2012
Eye-catching posters of floral blooms captured the imaginations of competition judges as Richmond in Bloom kicked off its annual gardening competition.
Richmond's new Premier Inn promises 37 new jobs
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th April 2012
A new Premier Inn hotel, due to open in Richmond on Monday, June 18, looks set to bring at least 37 new job opportunities to the borough.
Chernobyl charity looking for Richmond's help
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th April 2012
A children’s charity that helps victims of the Chernobyl crisis is appealing for host families to look after children affected by the tragedy this summer.
Boris launches election campaign in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th April 2012
Boris Johnson launched his re-election campaign in Richmond this week, in his typical comical style.
Husband raises thousands in Mt Kilimanjaro challenge
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th April 2012
A doting husband climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and raised more than £6,500 for a cancer charity after doctors diagnosed the disease in his wife.
Gala Bingo owner facing trial over demolition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th April 2012
The owner of Gala Bingo Hall in Kingston is to face a Crown Court trial on charges of altering the grade II-listed building, after magistrates declined jurisdiction.
Helping hand gives Richmond charity a boost
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th April 2012
Richmond charity Hands - which provides help for elderly people - has been awarded a £2,800 grant by mobile phone giant Vodafone’s World of Difference programme, which will be used to establish a Meals on Wheels type service for the borough’s elderly.
Lady Gaga Coming to Twickenham - 8 September 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
11th April 2012
Lady Gaga today announced she will perform the “most spectacular show London has ever seen” and even plans to build a medieval castle on stage. The 26-year-old superstar said she has now outgrown the O2 arena as she announced her...
Teen ranger wins award for helping horse riders
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th April 2012
A 13-year-old schoolgirl has won a £200 prize for being an inspirational mentor to other members of her horse riding club.
Airline calls to end Heathrow night flight ban
by St Margarets Community Website
11th April 2012
Super-jumbos could be allowed to land at Heathrow for more than 20 hours a day under plans being considered by ministers. Emirates Airline hopes to bypass restrictions on night flights by landing its A380 airbuses — the world’s largest passenger...
Michael Gove calls for faith pupil limit in Twickenham school
by St Margarets Community Website
11th April 2012
Education Secretary Michael Gove has suggested a proposed new Catholic school should limit Catholic pupils to 50% of its intake. Business Secretary Vince Cable wrote to Mr Gove about the proposed school, which is in his Twickenham constituency. Mr Gove...
Anita Dobson arrives at Richmond Theatre tonight
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th April 2012
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and EastEnders star Anita Dobson plays Joan Crawford in a production coming to Richmond Theatre about the Hollywood diva’s bitter rivalry with Bette Davis.
A very special Easter Egg: London conservationist celebrates hatching of world’s rarest bird
10th April 2012
A London conservationist is today celebrating news from Madagascar where the Madagascar pochard – arguably the world’s rarest bird – has bred successfully in captivity building hope that it can be saved from extinction. Idris Bhatti, a warden at WWT … Continue reading →
Married bliss for 60 years
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th April 2012
A couple celebrated 60 years of married bliss recently - comparing the length of time they had been together to a prison sentence.
Event Reminder: Jubilee Jazz Festival - 3 to 4 June 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
10th April 2012
Why not spend Jubilee Weekend, Sunday 3rd June and Monday 4th in the beautiful grounds of Strawberry Hill House? Building on the success of the first Strawberry Hill Jazz festival in 2011, there will be a two day celebratory...
Cheese Olympics end Hampton cheese week
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th April 2012
Cheese Olympians played games such as hoopla and catch the mouse to mark the end of Hampton’s celebration of the tasty snack.
Heatham House hangs in the balance after consultation
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th April 2012
The chances of retaining Heatham House as a youth centre seems to be slipping away, after Richmond Council’s youth provision consultation indicated that young people want a new facility.
Talk on prayer at Richmond church
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th April 2012
A free, public talk about prayer as a form of healing is being held at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Richmond.
Richmond Business Expo draws ever nearer
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th April 2012
Excitement is building as this year’s Richmond Business Expo nears.
Ex-soldier flies Falklands flags to mark anniversary
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th April 2012
An ex-RAF regiment soldier, keen to keep the Falkland Islands British, raised six national flags to mark the 30th anniversary of the conflict.
Pooches' parade looks to aim thousands
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th April 2012
A parade of pooches will put their best paws forward at a sponsored dog walking event.
Group of 20 sign up to Pink Ribbonwalk
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th April 2012
A group of more than 20 friends have signed up to the Pink Ribbonwalk, to raise money for breast cancer care.
Fisherman fined for illegally trying to net eels
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th April 2012
A man has been fined for illegal eel fishing in the River Thames with an unlicensed rod and line.
Crane Park classroom vandalised
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th April 2012
The newly launched outdoor classroom at Crane Park in Whitton, has been vandalised, meaning families will not be able to use it during the long Easter weekend.
Richmond school gets a new bus
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th April 2012
Pupils at one Richmond school will be travelling around in style in future thanks to the addition of a new school bus.
Volunteer opportunities arise in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th April 2012
Richmond Council for Voluntary Services is appealing for more residents to get involved with volunteering opportunities in the area.
Moscow State Circus comes to Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th April 2012
Revolving aerial chandeliers, high wire tricks and vertical pole balancing will be the focus of jaw-dropping entertainment that will amaze audiences when the Moscow State Circus comes to town.
Reuse, repair and reap rewards
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th April 2012
Richmond shoppers are being encouraged to buy reused items and repair services.
Poo penalty for pooches to clean up Royal Parks
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th April 2012
Dog owners could be fined if they fail to clean up after their pet pooches in Richmond Park and Bushy Park under strict new measures.
Petersham Spring Open Gardens - 22 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
5th April 2012
Make a note in your diary, on "Sunday, April 22^nd^":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/event/200705143286 a selection of gardens in Petersham will be open to the public. The event is being held to raise money for the Petersham Environmental Trust, a charitable trust whose aim is to help fund environmental causes in and around Petersham. This year over 10 gardens will be included in the ticket price of £10 per adult and for children under 16 entry is free. Gardens will be open from 11am to 6pm, with last ticket sales at 5pm.
This year the gardens are open earlier in the year than in previous times to enjoy viewing early spring displays of flowers and foliage. There will be a wealth of variety, size and style to enjoy; with gardens ranging from the grand and ornate to simple, cottage gardens.
Green Light Given for Twickenham Station Development
by St Margarets Community Website
5th April 2012
Construction work on the new Twickenham Station development is set to start in September 2012 now that the plans have been formally approved by Richmond Council. Following the announcement that neither the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government...
Genesis and the Easter Egg
by St Margarets Community Website
5th April 2012
“The fact that I cannot remember too much of it doesn’t mean that I wasn’t there. The fact that I can remember some of it doesn’t mean that I was…” Nearly 40 years ago I was sitting in a...
Poems in the Park... in the Park!
by St Margarets Community Website
5th April 2012
For those looking for a bit of local exercise and outdoor cultural inspiration over the Easter Holidays, look no further than Richmond Park. The winners’, runners-up and commended poems from the the Poems in the Park competition, organised by the...
Cyclist hospitalised after collision
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th April 2012
A man believed to be in his 40s was taken to hospital on Saturday, March 31, after colliding with a car.
Thames Water tops leakage table
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th April 2012
As the hosepipe ban comes in to force this week, figures from industry regulator Ofwat revealed Thames Water, which serves Richmond, topped the leak table of British water companies.
Teddington quiz king gets play on stage
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th April 2012
A pub quizmaster who moonlights as a playwright is set to see one of his works performed at a festival.
Twickenham station group wants funds for judicial review
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th April 2012
The residents group opposing the current plans for Twickenham station is appealing for funds to help engage a barrister for a judicial review against the decision, which will cost £10,000.
Fathers make a classroom return
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
Proud fathers spent a day back in the classroom with their little ones after being invited to a special VIP day at Meadlands Primary School.
UPDATE: Power company investigates outage blackout
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
A power company that plunged much of London Road, Twickenham, into darkness this morning has launched an investigation.
Businesses blacked out by power outage in Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
Businesses in Twickenham could lose thousands after a scheduled power cut in London Road affected unaware businesses.
Richmond College flies the flags for dyslexia
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
Hundreds of little flags were planted at Richmond College last week, as part of an initiative to help students affected by dyslexia.
Richmond ready for 100-day Olympic countdown
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
Free sporting events across the borough have been organised to encourage Richmond to get in the Olympic spirit.
Drunk man found asleep at the wheel banned for 15 months
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th April 2012
A man who attempted to drive while three times over the limit has been disqualified for 15 months.
22. No Timid Thames: An Amazing Slice of London's River
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
That big blue (sometimes dank) streak of water which runs through London: where the boats float by, modern high rise apartments fill the banks, and tourists climb on top of one another to get the best photo of Big Ben! Yes, we all 'know' the Thames. But do the majority of people know what lies beyond East of Tower Bridge and West of Vauxhall Bridge?
Having spoken to many...it seems not. And
21. The Magnificent Seven: London's Beautiful Crypts
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
“You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.”
No, not spaghetti westerns: London historian Hugh Meller used the phrase ‘the magnificent seven’ for the first time in 1981 to refer to the group of large Victorian cemeteries established between 1832 and 1841 to deal with the problem of overflowing graveyards in inner London.
Old people liberated after £1k pothole repair
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd April 2012
An emergency funding of £1,000 has been agreed to repair potholes on pavements around an elderly care home in Twickenham.
Richmond College pilots Cambridge Pre-U qualification
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd April 2012
Richmond College invited parents and students to learn about the Cambridge Pre-U qualification this month, after it was announced it will be piloted at the college from September 2012.
Blue badge warning from Richmond Council
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd April 2012
Blue badge fraudsters have been warned by Richmond Council to think again about illegally using the disabled passes.
John Barrowman thrills with Hampton Court Palace Festival bonus date
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd April 2012
Torchwood star John Barrowman has been announced as an extra special date in the Hampton Court Festival line-up.
Pond Works
by Pensford Field Environmental Trust
2nd April 2012
Please come and help to make our new pond in Pensford Field on Saturday 21st April from 10.00am - 12.00
Refreshments and a simple lunch provided.
Please let me know on info@pensfordfield.co.uk
Thanks,
Mary
Milano Express Pizza £7
2nd April 2012
Any pizza, any size, any time from Milano Express Pizza for £7, including delivery to west and south west postcodes -- or for pick up if you'd prefer (up to a £14.95 value
Your Local Area's Treasure Hunt £7
2nd April 2012
For £7, any ages from elementary, dear Watson, to the heads of the family, can engage in a personalised full-colour treasure hunt for your local area (a £14.99 value) including delivery.
Rents in Richmond leave families struggling, charity warns
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Families earning less than £56,900-a-year cannot afford to rent a two-bedroom house in Richmond, a homelessness charity has warned.
West Mid celebrates 300 days with no MRSA
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
West Middlesex University Hospital has celebrated reaching 300 days without a single case of MRSA.
Comedy Dandy Dick saunters into Richmond Theatre
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse will all be amusing audiences when the play Dandy Dick comes to Richmond Theatre this summer.
U13’s Triumph at Rosslyn Park National School Sevens
2nd April 2012
St Benedict’s Ealing took the first tournament of the prestigious U13 Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens with a storming 24-0 win over Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf School in Cardiff on Tuesday 27th March.
St Benedict’s director of sport Nick Guise was understandably delighted and said: “It was personally one of my greatest sporting achievements, and I am very proud of the boys who wore their colours with pride and passion for all to see. It's just great to be National Champions!"
Headteacher and pupils raise Heatham House concerns
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
A teacher at Orleans Park School raised some thought-provoking questions for Richmond Council last week, on the recent youth consultation carried out about youth provision in Twickenham.
Biggest losers go the extra mile
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Richmond Borough’s Biggest Loser competitors took part in the Sport Relief mile last week, achieving a goal some of them never thought they would.
Greggs depot counts cost of pasty tax
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
The beleaguered Greggs depot in Twickenham could suffer further setbacks after the Chancellor added VAT on warm meat pies and other hot food.
Firemen call in to Collis Primary School, Teddington
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Primary school pupils were thrilled when firemen paid them a visited and let them sit in their truck.
Event Reminder: Nick and Susie Prater Singing Workshop - 13 May 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Let Your Heart Sing! Sunday 13th May from 11 am to 4 pm Come and sing with us in the beautiful Victorian Normansfield Theatre (www.langdondowncentre.org.uk off Kingston Rd, Teddington, TW11 9PS) Uplifting, soulful harmonies, simple, powerful songs of freedom,...
Clocks in south London must go forward by nine minutes, experts warn
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Clocks in South London will have to go forward an extra nine minutes this weekend to 'realign' its time with the rest of the city.
Man used modelling promises to get nude photos of teens
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
A man pretended to be a modelling agent to obtain nude photos of women and teenagers.
Richmond health services ready for change
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd April 2012
Public health services will get an overhaul when accountability for services is transferred from the primary care trust to Richmond Council.
Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society: Annual Exhibition 2012 - 4 to 15 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
_featuring a Diamond Jubilee presentation of informal photographs of H.M The Queen_
This year the Exhibition will include a large selection of informal portraits of Her Majesty by Joan Williams, which will form The Society's tribute to Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Many of the photographs have not been seen in public before.
This year's annual exhibition will include fine art prints and projected digital images, plus the Royal Photographic Society Visual Art Group touring exhibition and exhibition work by students of St Catherine's Girls School, Twickenham, and a Shop open selling cards and books.
The New Station
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
... or how we nearly came to be living in Ailsa Bridge.
In the 1870's St Margarets had everything that any small self respecting Victorian suburb might wish for - some shops, a church or two and a pub if you needed one. Although the now familiar streets of two-ups and two-down 'villas' hadn't been built yet, there were still plenty of smart, well appointed houses on tree lined avenues to admire. St Margarets even had a railway line running out from London westwards towards Reading. There was only thing that it didn't have - a railway station... and this really ticked off the local populace...
Thames Water Hosepipe Ban Starts 4 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
This Notice will come into force at midnight on 4 April 2012 It will remain in force until further notice. Thames Water Utilities Limited has given notice to all of its customers, that the water it supplies throughout its entire...
Event Reminder: From Brahms to The Boyfriend - 21 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Enjoy an eclectic evening of music and verse all in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital. A wonderful local quartet, Dolcedivas4, will be joined by a soloist and pianist as well as scattering of local actors. With music from Brahms to The Boyfriend, there's bound to be a favourite for you!
Events from Surya
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Gentle and Restorative Yoga Thursday 10.30-11.30am The Studio, Haliburton Rd Twickenham TW1 1PH, next to All Souls Church on. Starting April 19th £10 a class or pay £50 for 6 consecutive classes. Individual assessment advised. Please phone 07770 993289, or...
Pubs for sale: Old Anchor and Marble Hill
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Young & Co Brewery plc, who these days are in truth a pubco that no longer brews any beer, are trying to sell 14 pubs, including the Old Anchor and Marble Hill on Richmond Road. The Old Anchor’s asking price...
Stars join campaign to save film studio
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Steven Spielberg, Sir Paul McCartney and Colin Firth are among the celebrities supporting a campaign to stop Twickenham Film Studios closing. The studios were used in blockbusters War Horse and The Iron Lady and were also used for the Beatles’...
St Benedict’s Pupils help organise the Ealing Sport Relief Mile
26th March 2012
Ben Farmer and Jack Elliott, Year 8 pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, helped to organise the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Ealing on Sunday 25th March. As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active and raise cash for a good cause. All the money raised helps to change the lives of people living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the UK and in some the world’s poorest countries.
Dig This!
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
bq. "The standard allotment plot in England and Wales is the '10 pole plot', which if properly husbanded, should feed a family of four for a twelvemonth."
??National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Website??
When I first took up my allotment on Cole Park 20 years ago it was like the steppes with small groups of plot holders scattered across a vast undeveloped plain that hadn't seen spade or billhook since the days of "Dig for Victory". The only sound was the gentle swish of scythe and click-clack of clippers. The only concession to modernity was the plastic sacks full of horse manure. This was an ageing community, with some members who claimed they had learned to dig on D.Day. My own neighbour warned me never to walk on freshly tilled ground, not because of the seeds that might be growing there, but because of possible land mines!
Update: Save Twickenham Film Studios
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Just to update you, Dr Cable has come out in support and we’re meeting him on Monday. He is raising the issue with Jeremy Hunt. It would also help if residents could write the Council through our three local ward...
Music at the St Margarets Jubilee Fair
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
_What to play at the Jubilee Fair?_
The St Margarets Jubilee Fair and Street Party Fair takes place on Sunday 3^rd^ June in Crown Road. If you are interesting in showcasing your band or group at the fair please contact Alistair at "livemusic@blueyonder.co.uk":mailto:livemusic@blueyonder.co.uk.
St Stephens NUT Strike Information - 28 March 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
As you will be aware from the media, colleagues in NUT will be taking industrial action on the 28th March 2012. The action (a one day strike) will result in class or whole school closures across the country. The decision...
Turner's Villa Opens to the Public
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Sandycombe Lodge, designed and lived in by Turner, will open its doors to visitors on the first Saturday of the month from April - October 2012, commencing on Easter Saturday, April 7.
The house will be open from 10.00am to 1.00pm (last entry 12.30pm) and guides will be on hand to talk about this fascinating Regency building, the famous painter who became his own architect, and his 'Old Dad' who kept house. The house now awaits a major restoration, so come and see the 'before' stage of this nationally-important project. The entrance fee is £4.00
Charity lecture by Elizabeth Banks - 25 April 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Happiness is Gardening FUNDRAISING EVENT ON BEHALF OF INS (Integrated Neurological Services) a charity helping people with Parkinsons-Multiple Sclerosis-Stroke/and other neurological conditions. Elizabeth Banks will give the lecture on “Happiness is Gardening” on 25th April 2012 at Hampton School, Performing...
Annual dance event sees record attendance
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd April 2012
Over 400 residents flocked to this year’s Richdance Festival held at Hampton School last weekend, making it the most attended dance event in the borough. The two day festival, now in it’s 10th year, showcased the talents of over 27...
20. A Great Saturday AM Ritual: Pottering about Borough Market
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Here's my $.02 (£.01?...) on one of most obvious-but oft overlooked places in London that makes London such an incredible place: Borough Market....
I have a confession: I get up earlier on Saturday morning than I ever do during the week for work. Crazy, I know-but this is what you do when want to be at Borough Market before 8.30am on a Saturday! This is what you do to get the best pick of
19. Oasis of Calm in London’s heart: Picnic in Phoenix Gardens
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
When you are stuck in town on a sunny day with hot pavement beneath your feet and air full of exhaust fumes, it all can get a bit too much. Luckily tucked behind the Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, close to the hustle and bustle of Soho and the exhausting entertainments of Covent Garden is a little oasis of calm. Phoenix Gardens are the ideal place to take a picnic (or just a coffee or book) and
Get more out of your garden with WWT London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
WWT London Wetland Centre’s Garden weekend, part of the WWT Festival of Gardening for Wildlife, offers both budding and keen gardeners the chance to find out how to make the most of their own garden. Managing the 105 acres at … Continue reading →
Top Gun of the Bird World goes LIVE!!
28th March 2012
The first egg laid by a pair of Peregrine falcons nesting on the roof of a Fulham hospital, just a short flight from their daytime haunt at WWT London Wetland Centre, has been captured for the first time in high … Continue reading →
Ealing pupils celebrate Commonwealth Day
15th March 2012
Eight pupils from St Benedict’s School, attended a special service at Westminster Abbey on 12th March to celebrate Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Observance Day. Hannah Cockshutt, Jack Davies and Matthew Barrett (Year 7), Olivia Smith, Theo Byrne and Matthew Gosztony (Year 8), and Francis Curran and Finn Hobson (Year 9) were selected because of the work they have done contributing items for the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule, a gift for Her Majesty The Queen to mark sixty years of her reign.
18. Swimming with ducks in Hampstead Heath.
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
We Londoners easily loose touch with nature (my interaction with nature is nowadays limited to the disease-ridden basil plant in my kitchen – or an occasional dog poo on foot incident). That’s why I have found taking a dip in mossy water amongst semi-naked Londoners and other equally obscure forms of wildlife so…restorative.
A century old tradition, bathing in the wooded Hampstead ponds was once
17. Putting the 'Art' into clogged arteries: London's Fast Food Greats!
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
So the economic downturn seems to have created a capital craving for good ol' fast food. Here's some of the finest:
Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms:
A street food take on pub grub. If you like your burgers sloppy, greasy, and named after film stars, Nettil Market's burger van based Lucky Chip have taken residency at the transformed old man's pub The Sebright Arms.
TOP FACT Michael
St Benedict’s children ‘Dance with the Dinosaurs’
9th March 2012
Jane Clarke, children’s author and poet brightened the lives of pupils and staff at St Benedict’s Junior School when she visited on Friday 2nd March as part of World Book Day celebrations. Librarian Celia Sweetman said: “Nursery children were entranced with their own poetry performance in the Library, joining in a reading of Jane’s ‘Stuck in the Mud’. The day came to an effervescent close with the Prep-Prep 3s ‘Dancing with the Dinosaurs’ from Jane’s latest publication.
16. Become a Culture Vulture: London's Galleries in one Swoop
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Right now in London there has never been so much art. I mean it is literally pouring out every single corner of central London. And, not only is it everywhere, the quality is truly outstanding. What is also wonderful about this, is that everyone I know (OK this could be an age thing) is getting involved and wants to go see these exhibitions.
Whilst the selection is quite literally intoxicating,
Follow in the footsteps of Scott of the Antarctic (without leaving London)
28th March 2012
To celebrate the centenary of Captain Scott’s expedition to the South Pole visitors to WWT London Wetland Centre can take part in their own ‘expedition’. Throughout March families will have the chance to find out if they have what it takes … Continue reading →
Ireland U18s Rugby Call Up for St Benedict’s Student
2nd March 2012
Sean O’Hagan, a Lower Sixth student at St Benedict’s School in Ealing, represented the Ireland U18 rugby side against Italy on Saturday 18th February. The match was played in the small town of Badia Polesine in the Province of Rovigo. It was a close game which Ireland narrowly lost 11–17.
Despite the result, Sean was still buzzing after his first cap. “The atmosphere was incredible. To sing “Ireland’s Call” in front of 1,000 people was one of the best experiences of my life.”
Two-Hour Personal Shopping Experience for £29
1st March 2012
Shikkuu Guides Two-Hour Personal Shopping Experience with Initial Consultation - £29 (£100 value). After an initial phone consultation -essential for mapping out where you want to go - you'll spend two hours exploring undiscovered territories utilising your capable attendant's native wit and local knowledge, tracking down outfits that match your budget, style, and body type.
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90-Minute Makeover for £29
1st March 2012
Suzanne Cambray 90-Minute Personalised, Professional Makeover Including Make-Up Consultation and Goody Bag for £29 (a £60 value). A professional makeup artist with over 20 years of experience, Suzanne specialises in highlighting natural beauty, working to promote healthy skin and inner confidence.
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15. Just Hanging Around: Rock Climbing at Westway
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Ah the mid-week hump! A gritty morning coffee has relieved the lurking hangover, and come 5:30 I’m ready for some alternative evening’s entertainment to celebrate a successful Wednesday.
Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to alternatives, but here’s my insider’s tip: try indoor rock climbing.
It’s natural to question the fun of clambering artificial rocks, as well as the sanity of
Richmond Housing Partnership one of the UK's best employers
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th February 2012
Housing association Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has been named one of the top companies to work for in the UK.
Horse Ranger Association march to Hampton Court Palace
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th February 2012
Hundreds of Horse Ranger Association members marched to Hampton Court Palace, led by eight horses and riders.
Shooting Star celebrities raise £110k
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th February 2012
Celebrities came out in force to support children’s charity Shooting Star Chae at a star-studded valentine afternoon tea event.
Broken down train derails Monday for many
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th February 2012
A broken down train at St Margarets caused severe delays on trains between London Waterloo and Reading this morning.
Royal photographer displaying unseen shots for diamond jubilee
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th February 2012
A former BBC photographer will mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations with a special exhibition of pictures she took of Her Majesty.
Bra amnesty to give Richmond women a lift
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th February 2012
Women are being given an opportunity to take part in a bra amnesty.
Petition to Save Twickenham Film Studios
by St Margarets Community Website
26th February 2012
We have no time to waste! Twickenham Film studios has gone into administration and word has it that property developers are moving in. Please sign our petition to help stop the developers in their tracks! We don’t need more executive...
Looking Good Martyn Day!
by St Margarets Community Website
26th February 2012
Photograph: Emily Stein for the Guardian
When we opened this Saturday's Guardian, the last thing we thought we would see staring back at us was our own "Martyn Day":http://www.google.com/cse?cx=011552492105320257021%3Aaklyesuuk5c&q=Martyn+Day&sa=Search&cof=FORID%3A0#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=Martyn%20Day&gsc.page=1. But there he was in his Nark Drool _Crepe and Drape_!
bq. "When I put on my outfit, I do feel a bit mean. I feel mean, moody and magnificent."
Martyn, you look great!
Operatic classics at Landmark Arts Centre
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th February 2012
A night to mark in the diary for all opera lovers is March 17, when the Riverside Opera Company will perform a night of classics at Teddington’s Landmark Arts Centre.
No more waiting for Richmond writer's new novel
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th February 2012
Launching a new novel is an exciting prospect, and the result of months of blood, sweat and tears.
Woodville feeling fine after feline find
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th February 2012
With a swish of their tails and a dab of their paws, two new residents have been quick to win over the affections of everyone at Ham’s Woodville Centre.
Early cuddles for twins in neonatal unit
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th February 2012
Baby twins can sleep side by side at St Peter’s neonatal intensive care unit thanks to fundraisers.
Call for dragon boat race participants
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th February 2012
Conscription has begun for this year’s dragon boat race in the run-up to the Queen’s jubilee and Olympic celebrations.
Sushi Saturdays - Photo
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
photo from Maddie Menzies
How are people liking the sushi?
Joe Moretti - A Tribute to a "Session Musician"
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
In the mid 1950's a new type of singer appeared on the music scene - the teen idol. They were young, appealing and some of them were even able to hold a tune. With a little work and a change of name to something meaningful like Danny Trouble, Billy Sincere or Ricky Livid, they and their managers hoped to open a door to fame and fortune. The problem was for all their toothy smiles these performers weren't smart enough to turn the lacklustre songs of the time into hit records. The Dannys, Billys and Rickys needed a new type of musician to support them. They had to be young, talented, in step with rock 'n' roll music and above all busting at the seams with new and exciting ideas. These were the players who would come up with the musical licks and hooks that would catch a listener's attention and hold it. These were the musicians who could turn garbage into gold and in the coffee bars and skiffle cellars of Soho they found them - the session men.
Event Reminder: Dance for Justice - 3 March 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
_”3 March 2012 at 7.30pm, St Stephen’s Church”:http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/event/200705143231 A dramatic evening of dance, music and fundraising for Hope for Justice, performed by students from the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and Richmond Upon Thames College.Your support will...
Book-Keeper/Administrator Wanted - Part-Time, St Margarets
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
We are looking for an experienced book-keeper/administrator to join our busy public relations agency. Your role will include the preparation of invoices and monthly accounts, credit control, payroll and VAT admin, as well as general office duties to support the...
Review of Dolce Divas 4 Concert
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
An audience were treated to a wonderful concert on Saturday by the St Margarets based quartet The Dolce Divas 4 at All Saints Church, Isleworth. Consisting of two flutes, cello and piano they played a variety of different pieces ranging...
Cancer survivor walking for charity
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th February 2012
A breast cancer survivor has spoken about her dedication to raising awareness of the disease and why she is taking part in the Pink Ribbonwalk 2012 for charity this June.
River Crane Pollution October 2011 - was it the only time?
by St Margarets Community Website
25th February 2012
In late October 2011, when the major pollution occurred in the Crane, I posted the following to the St Margarets site. “Just in case my comment didn’t get through to this subject - we alerted NRA on 9th Oct that...
CBeebies star feeding up some healthy fun
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th February 2012
A children’s TV presenter and cook will host a one-off Very Hungry Caterpillar show at Hampton Court Palace, as the attraction launches a new healthy eating campaign targeting youngsters.
Mr Men runners happy to take on London Marathon
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th February 2012
Two runners from the borough have been training hard for this year’s London Marathon to raise money for Children with Cancer UK.
Bunfight breaks out over Greggs, the baker
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th February 2012
A Greggs lorry was attacked at a depot in Twickenham last night and one man attempted to block others getting into the site this morning.
A century of movie magic at Twickenham Film Studios
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th February 2012
In its 99 years Twickenham Studios has had a rich history, which all started in 1913 on the site of a former ice-rink in St Margarets.
Tyger Drew-Honey at Twickenham ahead of record attempt
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th February 2012
Teen heartthrob Tyger Drew-Honey, from award-winning sitcom Outnumbered, visited Twickenham stadium last week to prepare for a charity dance involving 600 other teenagers.
Riot reassurance from Liberal Democrat campaigners
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th February 2012
Plans to bring together the police and the community to jointly tackle crime have been announced.
St Benedict’s Junior School Pupils Go for Goals!
23rd February 2012
Every pupil and member of staff was encouraged to set themselves a goal for the half term and a tally was kept on a display board in the Junior School Hall. The culmination came during the weekly Thursday assembly on 16th February, when the goals were announced and everyone waited to see how many pupils and staff had reached their goals. It turned out to be just about everyone! Our Deputy Head Mrs Monica McCarthy even put her fears behind her and managed to roller skate!
Outstanding times at Barnes Montessori Nursery
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd February 2012
A Barnes nursery has been praised for having an “extremely welcoming and inclusive environment” after achieving an outstanding Ofsted report.
Call goes out for student volunteers
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd February 2012
Richmond Volunteer Centre wants people to come forward for student volunteering week.
Technological wonders grace Kew Green Preparatory School
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd February 2012
Schoolchildren have been creating their own animated video games and movies as part of a nine-week crash technology course.
Foundation trust consultation open
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd February 2012
A public consultation giving people a chance to have their say on the future of local healthcare has officially launched.
Supermarket application loses appeal
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd February 2012
A new supermarket in Richmond will not be allowed, after an appeal against refusal failed.
Italian restaurant evacuated after fire
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd February 2012
Staff urgently evacuated an Italian restaurant last night after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
Depression tackled by Teddington actress
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd February 2012
A Teddington actress will perform in a play about the highs and lows of manic depression.
Out of this world effort on space hoppers
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd February 2012
A colourful charity space hop organised by a group of teenagers has raised more than £1,400.
14. A Shortcut to happiness: Swing Dancing in London
by Stickyboard
22nd February 2012
Want to get fit without trying? Meet fun friends, pretty girls and fine young men? Laugh out loud? Well these are all common side-effects of swing dancing!
When I first came to London seven years ago, knowing no-one and keen on anything that didn’t cost much, I turned up shyly to a free Christmas concert in the Royal Festival Hall ballroom. With a whirl of live big band music and a roomful of
Tribute paid to council worker and mother
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
The chief executive of the council has paid tribute to a long-serving member of staff who was found dead in her garden pond.
Woman hospitalised in one of three crashes this morning
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
A woman has suffered head injuries after being hit by a Tesco lorry this morning in Chertsey Road.
Boris Johnson promises free travel to Londoners over 60
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
Boris Johnson promised today, if re-elected he will extend the Freedom Pass to Londoners aged 60 years or older.
Pool improvements to make a splash in Teddington
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
Fitness enthusiasts are set to benefit from a £230,000 refurbishment of a leisure centre.
Siren saga leads Richmond Council on an oddysey of its own
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
The council has appealed for help finding the source of a mystery siren that has led to one person being rudely awakened every morning.
Funding gives Coldbusters a boost
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
More than £100,000 of funding has been added to Richmond Council’s Coldbusters winter warming fund.
Rolf Harris to exhibit at Richmond's Whitewall Gallery
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st February 2012
Wobbleboard-playing favourite Rolf Harris is heading to Richmond.
Mother drowned in garden pond, post-mortem examination reveals
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th February 2012
Police have launched an investigation after a 52-year-old woman was found dead in her garden pond.
Fraudster conned Richmond Theatre out of £2.5k
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th February 2012
A box office manager at Richmond Theatre is facing jail after he swindled his employers out of nearly £2,500 to fund his gambling habit.
Mayor receives 3,000-strong Twickenham station petition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th February 2012
The fight against the high-rise development at Twickenham station was put in the hands of the Mayor of London last week.
Cabbage Patch told to remove neon sign
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th February 2012
The owners of the Cabbage Patch have been ordered to remove an illuminated sign, installed during recent refurbishment works, following complaints from residents.
Recycling changes bring £250k savings
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th February 2012
Recycling collections across Richmond are set to become more efficient and save the council £250,000 in the process.
IT consultant takes on infamous Marathon des Sables
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th February 2012
An IT consultant will take part in “the toughest footrace on Earth” to raise money for two charities that helped his mother before she died.
Cake and dance at gala for Richmond's mayor
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th February 2012
The deputy mayor of Richmond is surrounded by children as she tucks into a special cake in the shape of a curtained stage following a school dance show.
Cape Town to Twickenham for heroes and tusks
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th February 2012
A 22-year-old graduate has taken on a 13,000km cycle from Cape Town to Twickenham to raise money for two charities.
Future jazz star set to perform
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th February 2012
Richmond and Twickenham’s jazz club, hosted at St Margarets Crown Bar and Kitchen, is preparing to welcome an exciting new jazz musician to the stage.
Twickenham Film Studios put up for sale
by St Margarets Community Website
18th February 2012
Twickenham Film Studios is being sold one year before its centenary. A current freelance worker at the studios, where films including Alfie and the Italian Job were produced, said staff had to leave the premises by July. Future projects already...
Vineyard centre to re-open
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th February 2012
Richmond’s Vineyard community centre will re-open its doors next month thanks to a supportive community who pulled together to help gather funds to keep the service going.
Olympic rentals prove a winner
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th February 2012
Homeowners across Richmond told they could strike gold at Olympics by renting out homes and bedrooms to visiting tourists.
Teddington singer one step closer to O2 Arena
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th February 2012
A Teddington singer and songwriter could be in with the chance to perform in front of thousands of people at the O2 Arena, as part of the Live and Unsigned original music competition.
Visit opens youngsters' eyes to natural beauty
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th February 2012
Looking through magnifying glasses and having the opportunity to explore the world of nature brought delighted smiles to the faces of youngsters at Windham Nursery.
Richmond Travelodge refused planning permision
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th February 2012
An application to build a 78-room Travelodge in Richmond has been refused.
After 99 years of movie magic, Twickenham Film Studios put up for sale
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th February 2012
Twickenham Film Studios is being sold one year before its centenary.
Royal School of Needlework welcomes Duchess of Gloucester
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th February 2012
The Duchess of Gloucester has opened an exhibition celebrating the Royal School of Needlework’s royal connections.
The dulcet tones of the valleys to grace Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th February 2012
One of Wales’s top male choirs will bring a bit of valleys spirit to Richmond when they fill Duke Street Church with song to celebrate St David’s Day.
St Valentine's Day
by St Margarets Community Website
16th February 2012
Last Tuesday, the 14^th^ February, was St Valentine's Day when lovers who remember will exchange gifts and romantic cards plighting their troth etc etc and lovers who don't will exchange apologies and excuses.
There were lots of Saint Valentines - 14 according to some sources and all martyred!- but most authorities, including the Catholic Church, have settled on Valentinus who lived in Rome around 200 AD as the saint behind the annual smooching. This was a period in Roman history when Christians faced relentless persecution and Valentinus was accused not only of being a Christian, but of helping other Christians to escape and marrying Christian couples. This last activity particularly upset the Emperor Claudius. He was trying to raise an army and believing that married men made bad soldiers he had banned marriage... and here was Valentinus secretly marrying people. Mistake No. 1.
St Margarets Book Club?
by St Margarets Community Website
16th February 2012
I have recently moved to St Margarets and am looking to set up a book club. The Club would meet on the third Thursday of each month at 8.00pm at the Turk’s Head Pub in St Margarets. To get the...
Event Reminder: High Tea and Drawing with Axel Scheffler - 4 March 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
16th February 2012
High Tea with live drawing session with renowned children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler on Sunday, 4th March 2012. Come and join us for High Tea at the Bingham Hotel in Richmond and help the UK charity Hope for Konya build...
Pensioner jailed for molesting boys in Bushy Park
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th February 2012
A serial sex offender who molested three young boys in Bushy Park has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Travelodge application at council tonight
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th February 2012
An application to build a 78-room Travelodge in Richmond was due to be put before Richmond Council’s planning committee tonioght.
‘Go, go, go Joseph!’
16th February 2012
On a cold evening in February, St Benedict’s School production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ provided a wonderful spectacle that gladdened the eye and warmed the heart. The school’s Orchard Hall was transformed with kaleidoscopic sparkling lights, sand, palm trees and a Sphinx that transported the audience to ancient Egypt. The production was directed by Head of Drama, Katie Ravenscroft, with musical accompaniment under the direction of Music teacher Jane Pashby.
Complaints up six-fold during Heathrow runway trial
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th February 2012
Heathrow’s controversial runway trials have led to a six-fold increase in the number of complaints about aircraft noise.
Super cyclists get boost from Boris
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th February 2012
Hospital staff have been given the thumbs up from London Mayor Boris Johnson, after showing a dedicated commitment to greener travel.
Bid to bring big improvements to Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th February 2012
A study has been launched to assess whether a Business Improvement District (Bid) should be given the go-ahead in Twickenham.
Olympic ticket bonanza for Richmond schools
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th February 2012
More than 2,000 Richmond school children will have the opportunity to see some of the Olympic Games for free.
Bernard Shaw comes to Barnes
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th February 2012
George Bernard Shaw’s comedy favourite Mrs Warren’s profession is set to hit the stage in Barnes.
Volunteering gets £364k for infrastructure
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th February 2012
Richmond’s voluntary sector received a major boost after being awarded nearly £364,000 to spend on its work.
Sushi Saturdays
by St Margarets Community Website
15th February 2012
The "St Margarets Traders Association":http://www.mystmargarets.com is delighted to announce the opening of a new Sushi stall in St Margarets. Starting this Saturday 18^th^ February 2012, local resident Eddie Holmes will be running a sushi stall on the paved area outside Armstrongs Butchers in St Margarets Road. Operating from 10am to 2pm.
Duchess of Gloucester opens exhibition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th February 2012
The Duchess of Gloucester has opened an exhibition celebrating the Royal School of Needlework’s royal connections.
13. Weekly wine tasting for a Fiver...in Kensington!?!
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
For about 3 years now, every Thursday evening I go to the whole food’s supermarket for an event they call “Thirst Thursday”. I believe it started as a marketing ploy but has slowly turned into an un-missable London Social Event.
The premise is simple. For £5, you get to try 5 small glasses of wine and 5 small plates of food. The evenings are usually themed and generally try to promote different
12. A True Diamond in the Rough: Mudchute City Farm
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Beneath heady towers of London’s financial district, on the isle of dogs, sits 32 acres of green and pleasant land. This 32 acres of land that was once used to defend London from Nazi bombers and had the Eastend community of dockers at its heart, is now home to something special.
It is home to Mudchute Farm, the UK’s largest city farm.
Since 1977 the farm has been growing and it now has over
11. King of the Swinger ohh: Flying Trapeze London Style
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Ever climbed something reeeally high and had the urge to jump, do a couple of stylish spins in the air and land flawlessly on the ground with everyone watching and wooping? I haven’t.
But in some fantastic moment of madness last summer I signed up for a flying trapeze lesson on Acton Common with a company called Gorilla Circus, and it was amAZing!
Basically you climb this big ladder, which feels
Love letters uncovered at Kew show love through the ages
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
Declarations of love, and romantic sweet nothings, clearly last the test of time at Kew, if the recent discovery of love letters dating back more than 150 years is anything to go by.
Gym evacuated following gas scare
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
More than 300 gym members escaped from a leisure centre this morning following a gas leak.
Gas leak in London Road flat
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
A family were evacuated from their Twickenham flat following a gas leak at the weekend.
Club owner to face trial over financial offences
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
A Kingston nightclub owner who lives in Twickenham has been bailed after appearing in court charged with 11 financial offences.
Baby safe after oven catches fire in family home
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
A three-month-old baby girl was checked for smoke inhalation yesterday after an oven set alight in her family home.
Pet chinchilla rescued from behind toilet
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th February 2012
A teenager's pet chinchilla had to be saved by Twickenham firefighters last night after becoming lodged behind a toilet.
Officers rescue woman trying to save dog from icy pond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th February 2012
VIDEO: Officers saved a woman who plunged into icy water trying to save her dog from a lake in Richmond Park.
Nothing to do this Valentine's? Take Me Out
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th February 2012
Anyone looking for love in Twickenham can take part in the town’s very own version of Take Me Out this Valentine’s Day.
Drugs tests do the trick for Richmond police
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th February 2012
Thirty drug addicts have gone through treatment thanks to Richmond police’s new test on arrest initiative.
Nightclub boss charged over demolition of Kingston hall
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th February 2012
A nightclub owner from Twickenham has been charged with unauthorised demolition work at a historic former cinema in Kingston.
Swift action keeps chiropractor in the clear
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th February 2012
An East Sheen chiropractor has been cleared of allegations relating to professional misconduct.
8. The One and Only... National Theatre
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
A theatre? What is so good about a theatre? I hear you say, apart from the obvious enjoyment of the evening and perhaps matinee performances. Well the National Theatre, I believe, is unlike any other theatre for the enormous variety not only in the productions being shown but all the other things that this building has to offer!
Situated on the Southbank which is considered to be one of the
Teddington Theatre Club welcomes home an old friend
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th February 2012
Two very different perspectives on the same family, seen through the eyes of a brother and sister, is the subject of a new production by Teddington Theatre Club.
West End musicals come to Teddington tonight
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th February 2012
A lifeboat crew member will hang up her overalls and perform in a spectacular concert of songs from the West End and Broadway.
Valentine's wedding for sweet Richmond couple
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th February 2012
A couple will tie the knot at Richmond Register Office this Valentine’s Day.
Builders in at long-derelict Twickenham site
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th February 2012
Work has started at the long-derelict former open-air swimming pool site in Twickenham.
7/7 survivor hopes for flower show success
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
11th February 2012
A garden designer whose vocation was inspired by surviving London’s worst ever terrorist attack is appealing for help bringing his experience to life at this year's Hampton Court Palace flower show.
The Temporary Rules of Golf
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
Golf has many stories and jokes associated with it. Here's an example....
GOLFER 1: _I've got a golf ball that is impossible to lose._
GOLFER 2: _Really?_
GOLFER 1: _Yes. Knock it into water and it floats. It glows in the dark and has a radio tracking device and GPS system built into it. It is specially scented to draw tracker dogs - and if you hit it into long grass it cries out "Over here! Over here!"_
GOLFER 2: _That's fantastic! Where did you get it?
GOLFER 1: _I found it!_
(Loud rattling noise as people with expensive sticks collapse on ground with laughter.)
One of the most popular golf stories is the one about the set of Temporary Rules drawn up by Richmond Golf Club during the early days of the Second World War. It goes like this...
Pope will receive hand delivered copy of RTT
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
The Pope looks set to receive his very own copy of the Richmond and Twickenham Times's (RTT) special edition "Popewatch" newspaper which documents his visit to Twickenham last year.
Event Reminder: Dolcedivas 4 Concert Supporting St Stephens School - 18 February 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
We are a quartet based in St Margarets- ’ Dolcedivas 4’ — and are giving a fundraising concert for St Stephens School building and refurbishment on Saturday 18th February at All Saints Church Isleworth at 7.30. Entrance is free...
BAFTA-lauded filmstar still sprightly at the age of 91
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
Becoming the star of a Bafta-lauded film at the age of 91 has left one long-term Sheen resident beaming with joy and full of excitement.
Supergran to skydive for BHF
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
A 76-year-old supergran is due to leap out of a plane at 12,000ft in a charity skydive.
Linked Primary Schools to be Scrapped for Orleans Park from 2013
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
As expected, the February 6 meeting of the Richmond Upon Thames Admissions Forum decided (9 to 2, 4 abstentions) to recommend “that Cabinet should approve the proposal to remove the links” for September 2013 admissions and beyond, affecting current year...
Sheen Mount show sporting spirit
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
Sheen Mount Primary School host a celebration of sport as children brought face to face with former Olympians.
Mogden Works to Improve Capacity 50% by March 2013
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
The half-way line to completion has been crossed in the £140m improvement work at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works. Thames Water remains on track to finish work to boost the site’s treatment capacity by 50 per cent by the end of...
Event Reminder: Celebrate Orleans Infant's New Hall - 24 February 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
The Orleans Infant School PTA (FOOI) has booked St Margarets favourites Fake Tan on 24th February to celebrate the opening of the new school hall. Tickets are £20 and include a glass of bubbly and Indian snacks. Funds raised...
Still Wondering What To Do For Mid-Term Break Next Week?
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
What about a 5 day filmmaking course where children get the chance to make their own film under instruction from industry professionals? LAST FEW PLACES LEFT!! Dreamcatcher Media have been running Summer holiday and mid-term break film camps for several...
New Local Free Secondary School for Twickenham Proposed
by St Margarets Community Website
10th February 2012
A local parent steering group has joined forces with an educational trust to create a proposal for an 11-18 secondary free school in the Twickenham area. The New Local School for Twickenham Steering Group is proposing an innovative and inspirational...
New police counter opens in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
Richmond police officially opened their new front counter service this week.
Love cosies up to Church Street, Twickenham
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
Heart flags have gone up outside Church Street businesses and shops as part of the borough’s Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Charlie Butler decision delayed
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
10th February 2012
The fate of Mortlake’s popular Charlie Butler pub hangs in the balance after a decision on whether developers be allowed to knock it down was deferred.
A Good Citizen is …?
9th February 2012
The children and staff dressed as ‘good citizens’ for the day and thoroughly experienced, through a range of activities, what being a good citizen is all about, just as our school mission states: ‘Teaching a Way of Living. Included in those guest speakers were: a Human Rights lawyer, a consultant in Critical Care Medicine, a Police Officer, the London Fire Brigade and Angie Bray, MP for Ealing Central and Acton.
Packed meeting hears proposals for Teddington Memorial Hospital
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th February 2012
Doctors and supporters of Teddington Memorial Hospital have proposed a business plan to run it as a social enterprise.
Catwalk-strutting mums raise hundreds for cancer research
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
9th February 2012
Fashion Week came to St Margarets last week, with a charity fashion show that raised more than £900 for research into childhood cancers.
2. Night at the Museum... without Stiller
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you think you’ve been to the Science Museum? Not like this you haven’t. Keen to get more young adults into science, the museum, alongside others in London, has been throwing their doors open after hours for special Lates events.
Open access, exclusive demonstrations and yes, “refreshments”, combine to make one of the most educational and fun nights you’ll have out in town this year. To get
10. An experimental Sunday @ Brixton Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
For those of you who sing the praises of Borough Market but are hankering after something new, I can not recommend Brixton Indoor Market and the Brixton Electric Avenue Street Market enough. If you are a lover of food, or just enjoy a potter and a nibble, both of these will appeal! Ideal for a lazy late Sunday morning: you can peruse the delights of the markets and then settle down for a spot of
Early action being taken to tackle homelessness in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th February 2012
A points system for benefits claimants was just one of the things being looked at by Richmond Council in light of changes to national housing and welfare policy.
Murderer Bellfield denied right to appeal
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th February 2012
Killer Levi Bellfield has been denied the right to appeal against his conviction for murdering Walton teenager Milly Dowler.
Twickenham gets hiring for National Apprentice Week
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th February 2012
Twickenham has been leading the way with encouraging apprenticeships, with figures revealing 340 local people benefited from the work scheme last year.
WWT London Wetland Centre: A year in two minutes
28th March 2012
Warden Mike Caiden took photographs of WWT London Wetland Centre from different angles as he worked outside throughout 2011, managing the Centre’s wide range of habitats. Mike edited the images together to make a short film showing the transformation that … Continue reading →
Olympianist cycling the country with music
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
8th February 2012
One would imagine an acclaimed concert pianist would enjoy the highest levels of comfort when travelling on a national tour.
Princess Alexandra visits Royal Star and Garter
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th February 2012
Veterans welcomed Princess Alexandra to the Royal Star and Garter home when she paid them an informal visit.
Railway reprimand for five youngsters
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th February 2012
Five children aged between nine and 13 were reprimanded by police after they were caught running on to railway tracks.
Appeal after second money box raid
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th February 2012
Two men in hooded tops snatched a money box from a security guard in the second crime of its nature in less than a month.
North Sheen's tree top walkway to go on display
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
7th February 2012
The designs for North Sheen station’s new footbridge are set to go on show to the public.
Dog saved from fire in Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th February 2012
A dog was saved from a house fire in Richmond last week, thanks to brave efforts of firefighters.
Kew man named Britain's top Rotarian
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th February 2012
Rotarians in Kew had the opportunity to grill Richmond’s mayor, Councillor Clare Head, about her career when she popped in for a job talk at the Coach and Horses Hotel in Kew Green.
St Stephen's Table Top Sale - 3 March 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
6th February 2012
It’s the perfect time for a good Spring clean, so why not clear out all those unwanted clothes, bikes, toys and household goods… they may be just what someone else is looking for… and could earn you some extra cash....
Nigella cooking up a fundraising storm
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th February 2012
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is aiming to cook up some cash for a Surrey-based children’s hospice.
9. Exercise and Indulgence: Richmond Park
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
This is the ultimate day trip if you have time, energy and feel like you just need to just get out of the city but you don't have a car. All you have to do is hop on the underground and go to Richmond Station and head to Richmond Park
Out the station turn left and weave your way through yummy mummies, city-boy-dads, prams and posh poodles. Stop off at Paul's on the way and grab yourself a coffee
New sixth forms on the way
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th February 2012
Plans to create sixth forms at Richmond secondary schools and academies are one step closer to reality, after Twickenham and Hampton academies won ministerial approval to create extra post-16
provision.
Volunteers to run libraries
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
6th February 2012
Richmond Council wants organisations to come forward to run its libraries.
Former RTT theatre critic dies after losing battle with cancer
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th February 2012
A former theatre critic for the Richmond and Twickenham Times died this week after losing a year-long battle with cancer.
Harassed vicar pledges to get on with job
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th February 2012
A church vicar who was the victim of a harassment campaign has reassured his congregation that the ordeal will not distract him from his job.
Biggest Loser finalists hope for successful battle
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th February 2012
The lucky finalists for Richmond Borough’s Biggest Loser competition will start their 12-week fitness regime next week.
Schools to lose £200,000 from maintenance budget
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
5th February 2012
More than £200,000 has been wiped from the Richmond schools’ maintenance budget.
Lib Dems back station overhaul bid
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th February 2012
Support is growing for an overhaul of Whitton station, following proposals from a passenger group, backed by Liberal Democrat councillors.
Special exhibition marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th February 2012
Cow-riding races, grinning competitions and good old fashioned tea parties will all be the subject of a special exhibition marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Mortlake's karate kid to fight for championship
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th February 2012
Mortlake’s very own karate kid is preparing to jet off for yet another international fighting competition.
Moor bad news for unscrupulous boaters
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
4th February 2012
Boaters who moor on council land without permission could soon face prosecution, after the authority began formal proceedings to make it illegal.
Charity Ball
3rd February 2012
Changez Charity Ball to be held at Twickenham Stadium June 16th 2012 Tickets £75 Dinner & Ball . Black tie event
Contact Changez on 20284049374
Watch Six Nations highlights online
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
Never miss a scrum, kick or try with the Surrey Comet’s Six Nations rugby highlights starting this weekend.
Young dancers stage spectacular showcase
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
A huge troupe of young dancers staged a spectacular performance at their school’s biggest showcase.
30th January - Dinner at the Calves Head Club
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd February 2012
bq. "A meal is made by the company you keep - so be careful who you dine with!"
When despots fall and regimes crumble it often results in unease amongst the populace. There will be some - Group A, who are happy to welcome the new system with the optimistic hope that it will lead to better times. There will be others - Group B, who will mourn the passing of the old arrangement but do it rather quietly fearing an adverse reaction from Group A. There will be Group C whose lives, brief and brutish, will remain unchanged - and there will be group D who will celebrate the change in circumstances loudly with a slap up meal.
Former council worker cleared of sex abuse charges
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
A former council worker has been cleared of allegations he sexually abused a teenage girl.
Dilapidated gravestones to be restored
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
The memory of more than 100 people is being honoured thanks to an act of kindness.
Hampton FC pays tribute to former player
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
A former Hampton footballer has been fondly remembered by the club where he made his name more than 70 years ago, following his death aged 93.
Police smash Surrey heroin gang
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
3rd February 2012
Police say they have smashed a drug gang which was supplying heroin and crack cocaine in north Surrey.
Richmond May Fair Ball 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd February 2012
Friday 11 May, The Green, Richmond Over 200 eager Ball fans have already reserved their tickets for the Richmond May Fair Ball, which takes place on Friday 11 May in a beautiful marquee on Richmond Green. In this, its 19th...
Governor Vacancy for Orleans Infants School
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd February 2012
Orleans Infants School has a vacancy for a Local Authority Governor. Governors are vital to the running of the school and it is exciting being involved in new developments and helping the school improve and meet its targets. Having been...
Houses of Richmond Park
by Richmond Local History Society
2nd February 2012
Max Lankester of the Friends of Richmond Park will be talking about the Houses of Richmond Park on Monday 13 February to the Richmond Local History Society at Duke Street Church, Richmond, 7.30pm coffee, talk starts 8pm. Visitors welcome £1.00
National Grid saves Twickenham Pancake Race
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd February 2012
Pancake-lovers can breathe a sigh of relief as news that Twickenham Pancake Race will still go ahead, thanks to a change in schedule from the National Grid.
Richmond Housing Partnership wins praise for antisocial behaviour project
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd February 2012
Housing association Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has been sharing its experiences of how to deal with antisocial behaviour.
Small still beautiful, says Richmond Park MP
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd February 2012
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has taken part in a debate addressing global economic and environmental issues.
Olympics safety meeting to reassure residents
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
2nd February 2012
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, to discuss the London-wide approach to policing that will be undertaken during the Olympics.
Oldest conservation group joins fight to 'save Richmond Hill'
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st February 2012
Britain’s oldest conservation body has joined a campaign to save the views from Richmond Hill.
Boost for Barnes as pavements get a makeover
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st February 2012
New pavements will attract shoppers to Barnes in future as one of the village’s main shopping streets gets a makeover.
Reptiles Undercover!
28th March 2012
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 February Slither over to WWT London Wetland Centre this half term and enter the fascinating world of reptiles. All weekend there will be snakes, lizards and many more for you to meet up close. Learn … Continue reading →
‘All Aboard’ – St Benedict’s Gains RYA Status
1st February 2012
St Benedict’s School, Ealing is now a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre. This allows students who are in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to have the chance to gain international yachting qualifications from the school’s ICT classrooms. There are only five other schools with RYA status, however, St Benedict’s is the first to offer the courses interactively with online learning.
Runway capacity not key to London's future, Hacan warns
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st February 2012
A campaign group opposed to Heathrow expansion has claimed traffic and pollution in London were deterring businesses from the capital – not a lack of airport capacity.
7. London’s Heart; A touching memorial
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
London is a reflection of the people who live in it. Our lust can be found in the narrow alleys of Soho, our need for knowledge is reflected in London’s libraries and bookshops. Our gluttony and our multi-culturalism can be seen in restaurants providing food from all over the globe. Our capacity for violence can be found in the need for police stations and our neglect for those less fortunate
6. Zoo Lates; See the animals in a whole new way!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Going to the zoo doesn't just have to be for toddlers and hassled parents trying to keep tabs on their over excited children, there is in fact a whole animal kingdom out there waiting for the rest of us; Zoo Lates at London Zoo.
As the last of the lunch boxes and school coaches roll out of the gates, the green picnic spaces make way for pop up bars, food stands (from Ostrich burgers to Spanish
5. A date with a view!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
On a glorious summer evening I went for a cocktail at Searcy's at The Gherkin - a Private Members Bar with one of the best views in London.
On the 48th floor, the bar has a 360 degree view of all of London and it is simply breath taking! I was with a date but rather than try and impress each other with sophisticated chat, our excited giddiness took over and we started playing i-spy, capering
RichDance festival returning to Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
1st February 2012
A celebration of talented dancers will hit the borough when the RichDance festival returns in March.
4. London in Bloom; Columbia Road Flower Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Every Londoner should visit this fantastic market in Shoreditch. It's one of the few excellent London markets open on Sunday and worth a visit any time of the year. This unassuming road is filled with market stalls of flowers and plants, barrow boys, food stalls and craft shops.
The prices are incredible. Last time I was there I got an mini orange tree with fruit on it for £3. I know a few
Full Dental Exam, X-Rays Cleaning, Polish (£29)
31st January 2012
Get your facts straight and put your butterflies to one side by making today's deal from the Putney Hill Dental Practice your specialist subject. Come up with the answer to your tooth troubles by paying £29 for a full examination, up to five X-rays, and a dental cleaning with mousse polish worth up to£102.
Location
9 Putney Hill
London, SW15 6BA
020 8788 2727
Ten Classes of Power Yoga, Zumba, or a Mix of Both (£15)
31st January 2012
A 10-class pass for Power Yoga and Zumba (or a mix of both) classes at London Fitness and Health for £15 (a value up to £100),
At one of London Fitness and Health's three London locations, choose Power Yoga, which offers the serenity and balance of yoga with a strength training workout, or Zumba, the fun, Latin-inspired dance workout, or a combination of the two.
Locations
Baden-Powell House SW7 5JS
Dragon Hall Covent Garden WC2B 5LT (Power Yoga only)
Fulham SW6 1NJ
Story inspires donor push from Twickenham MP Vince Cable
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
31st January 2012
Vince Cable has urged people to join the NHS organ donation register after a constituent told him about a relative in desperate need of a new kidney.
Plans to expand primary school one step closer
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
31st January 2012
Plans to expand a Hampton primary school have moved another step forward after it was agreed to start accepting tenders from approved contractors.
It takes True to tango at York House
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
31st January 2012
A “thank you” party was held for elderly residents around the borough this week, after savings made from the reduction of the leader of the council’s allowance.
Hampton Court Palace's chief curator delivers lecture
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
31st January 2012
Members of the Surbiton & District Historical Society were treated to a special lecture from the chief curator at Hampton Court Palace.
Shock as bus crashes in Hampton Hill
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th January 2012
A bus careered dangerously across a road and smashed into a fence after the driver suffered a suspected stroke.
Thousands raised for Remember Radnor appeal
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th January 2012
An incredible £3,500 has been raised for the Remember Radnor appeal thanks to generous donations from residents and businesses.
New therapies brought to East Sheen
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th January 2012
Cupping and life coaching are just some of the new therapies that will soon be on offer in East Sheen.
Richmond Council Approves Expansion of Orleans and St Stephens Schools
by St Margarets Community Website
30th January 2012
The January 26 Council Cabinet meeting decided to go ahead with the ‘Expansion Of Orleans Infant And Nursery School And St Stephen’s Church Of England Junior School’. ‘… The proposals are that, in September 2012, Orleans Infant would be converted...
Richmond's bids for Outer London Fund rejected
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th January 2012
Forty-three separate bids for Richmond to receive monetary backing from the Mayor of London’s Outer London Fund have been rejected.
Kew artist wins spot on national art exhibition
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
30th January 2012
A passion for and dedication to art has led to one Kew artist’s work being selected for a national art exhibition, writes Christine Fleming.
3. London's Prestige: A night @ the Magic Circle
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you’ve taken in a couple of shows, checked out the latest exhibits, but have you visited the premier magical society in the fascinating world of mystery and illusion?
Well...neither had I. That was until I went the Magic Circle’s headquarters for one of their public show. Forget Darren Brown, forget David Blaine, this promises to be an evening full of magic, comedy, ventriloquism and a guy
1. Ice Skating with Ravens
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
It's that time of year - Winter arrives, sites all over London put up ice rinks in their back gardens, and Londoners suddenly become convinced that they too can glide gracefully around on thin slithers of metal whilst retaining perfect balance and poise...
But with so many venues now sporting rinks, the real difficulty can be deciding where to go. This year I had heard that the Ice Rink at the
Marathon fundraising effort starts now for one Teddington mum
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th January 2012
A Teddington mother running the 2012 London Marathon for children’s charity Shooting Star Chase, has organised a fundraising night.
Multimillion pound primary expansion plan approved
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th January 2012
A £10.4m expansion project for six primary schools in the borough was approved at cabinet on Thursday.
Zac backs rules on campaigning councillors
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
29th January 2012
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has called restrictions preventing councillors from voting on issues they have campaigned on as “absurd”, and welcomed the Government’s decision to repeal the rules.
Strictly Cycling to return in summer
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th January 2012
Richmond’s cycling champion, Councillor Katharine Harborne is promoting the return of Strictly Cycling to Richmond this summer, as part of the borough’s Olympic legacy.
GLA candidate urges Heathrow runway vigilance
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th January 2012
South-west London Greater London Authority candidate Munira Wilson has called for a focus on protecting runway alternation instead of re-opening the debate over a third runway at Heathrow.
Twickenham's only strip club in doubt after licence refusal
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
28th January 2012
The only strip club in Twickenham could be completely closed down after Richmond Council refused a new sex establishment venue licence application for the venue this week.
Academies to build sixth forms
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th January 2012
Two academies have won ministerial approval to build new sixth forms.
More volunteer opportunities available through Richmond Volunteer Centre
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th January 2012
People looking for volunteering opportunities are being urged to get in contact with the Richmond Volunteer Centre.
Artistic spirit flourishes at Hampton Infant School
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th January 2012
Hampton Infant School came alive with creative spirit this week at its third annual art week.
Drunken riverside behaviour causes concern
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
27th January 2012
A number of concerned people have spoken out about the drunken behaviour of teenagers along Twickenham embankment.
Disorder on the Border
by St Margarets Community Website
26th January 2012
bq. "A good fence helpeth to keepe peace between neighbours; but let vs take heed that we make not a high stone wall, to keepe vs from meeting."
??1640 E. Rogers Letter in Winthrop Papers??
The best of neighbours are not always the best of friends and so it was with Twickenham, Isleworth and Heston. For over 1,000 years they have been squabbling about something or other.
In the 7^th^ century. Theodore, the 8^th^ Archbishop of Canterbury, in a move to reform the fledging church, introduced a system of parishes run by a parish priest. For us this meant the parish of Isleworth, later subdivided into the parishes of Heston, Isleworth and Twickenham. All would have been well were it not for the tithes, the payment each church collected within its parish. The larger the parish the more tithes the church could collect... and where there's tithes there's trouble!
February Half Term at Orleans House Gallery - 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
26th January 2012
Coach House Club for 6 - 9 Year Olds 10am - 3pm £25 per day Please bring a packed lunch. Sculpted Landscapes - Wednesday, 15 February Work with Megan Dowsett to use different media, including modroc and wire, to...
Gardening project gets £5k funding
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th January 2012
A gardening project encouraging disabled people to enjoy the outdoors has been given a £5,000 funding boost.
NHS trust looking at neighbours to fill £27m black hole
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th January 2012
Croydon’s health bosses could be going cap in hand to neighbouring boroughs to help fill its £27m funding black hole.
Teen sentenced for stealing bikes from school
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th January 2012
A 19-year-old man who stole bikes from a school in Hampton was sentenced to 80 hours community service this week.
Put down the computer and go tweet hunting, RSPB asks
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
26th January 2012
The RSPB is encouraging Londoners to watch their garden birds this weekend, to help understand more about environmental change.
Livingstone promises suburban rail improvements if elected
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th January 2012
Ken Livingstone has promised to improve the capital’s suburban rail system if elected London Mayor.
Candidates on the beat with successful street pastors
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th January 2012
Patrolling the streets to listen to, care for, and help people out and about late on the streets of Richmond was all in a night’s work for one Greater London Authority (GLA) candidate.
Hampton North next in line for Uplift project
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th January 2012
A multi-use games area and town square could be introduced in Hampton North, in the next stage of Richmond Council’s Uplift project.
Winning snap! A hunting lizard wins a prize for a wildlife photographer
28th March 2012
Saut Hutabarat has won a WWT Photography competition People’s Choice prize with this striking photo of a hungry lizard. Visitors to the WWT photography competition website voted this image as the winner for the autumn heat of the contest in … Continue reading →
Richmond College students get a taste for uni life
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
25th January 2012
College students had a taste of university life last week, to prepare them for leaving Richmond later this year.
A right royal Richmond celebration? Again? Well, if we have to
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th January 2012
Richmond is being urged to pull out its party hats and start stringing up the bunting ready for the Queen’s jubilee.
Deadline for wrongly fined motorists extended
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th January 2012
Motorists who received a parking ticket from Richmond Council’s CCTV spy cars between April 2009 and April 2011 have three weeks left to apply for refunds.
Child abuse tackled by Richmond Council
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th January 2012
Prevention measures for child abuse are being driven forward by Richmond Council and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, in an attempt to protect more children from harm.
Rejuvenated Crane Park sets sights on Green Flag status
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
24th January 2012
As the £400,000 improvement programme for Crane Park nears completion, Richmond Council is preparing its bid for a new green flag award for the borough.
Oxbridge
24th January 2012
Some say good things come in threes and that was certainly the case when this year’s Oxbridge interview results were announced at St Benedict’s School, Ealing. Three girls, Christina Haddad, Chirar Tolentino and Head Girl Rhianna Ilube wrote their names into the school history annals by becoming the first female students to obtain offers of places at the prestigious universities. St Benedict’s Senior School went co-educational four years ago and the girls have progressed a long way.
Car catches fire en route to mechanic
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd January 2012
A car caught fire in Twickenham last week, while a man was on his way to get it serviced.
Woman's suicide provokes improvements at hospital trust
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd January 2012
A 50-year-old woman's suicide caused by "gross failures" by mental health nurses has provoked improvements at South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
Bakery owner fined £10,000 for hygiene breaches
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd January 2012
The owner of a bakery in Twickenham has been fined £10,000 for failing to comply with food hygiene regulations.
Quartet jailed after crime spree across south London
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd January 2012
A gang of robbers who held up a string of cash vans were caught after one of them shot two men in a Tooting hostel.
Children's Laureate visits Richmond Park Academy
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
23rd January 2012
Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen delighted students at Richmond Park Academy when he popped into school for a special visit this week.
RAF gunner from Twickenham remembered
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd January 2012
An ex-RAF pilot, who lived in Twickenham for 56 years, died last week after losing a long battle with pneumonia.
Back to the floor for volunteer Twickenham MP Vince Cable
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd January 2012
The Business Secretary brought smiles to the faces of Teddington shoppers last week, when he rolled up his sleeves for charity.
Great River Race inspires charity drive
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
22nd January 2012
A company that competed in last year’s Great River Race for Help a Capital Child has chosen the group as its 2012 charity of the year.
Miss Moneypenny helps Twickenham school kick-start arts festival
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st January 2012
Samantha Bond helped Trafalgar Junior School launch its two week arts festival this week, with an inspirational speech.
Unusual chamber concert coming to East Sheen
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st January 2012
An unusually orchestrated chamber concert will entice listeners to the inaugural performance of local musicians the Zadok Baroque Orchestra in March.
Self-help takes just 15 minutes thanks to Twickenham author
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
21st January 2012
The start of a new year puts pressure on people to change their lives in some dramatic way.
A Vast Esteat To Entertain Soe Many
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
bq. "Here let us trace the matchless vales of Thames,
Far winding up top where the muses haunt,
To Twitnam's bowers."
??James Thomson??
In the 17^th^ century the walk along the river from Old Isleworth to Twickenham was regarded as one of the most beautiful in Britain. Even as late as 1948 local historian G.E Bate was still generally complimentary. _"Although much of it is still beautiful it has lost some of the freshness and rural aspect that it then bore."_
Twickerati: Heatham House: Kids! Have Your Say (Again)
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
The future of youth provision in the Borough is bubbling up nicely as part of the TWAP (Twickenham Area Action Plan). You will recall that when the Plan got its first airing there was a lot of consternation from...
Finally, Richmond Council Consultation on Clifden Road Site
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
Council statement: Use of the Clifden Road Site, Twickenham [Consultation of residents by the borough council] January 17, 2012 6:38 PM LAST year, the Council agreed to buy the Clifden Road site of Richmond Adult Community College and is now...
Event Reminder: Catwalk Connections Fashion Show - 2 February 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
It’s SHOW TIME! Come along to this fun ladies evening with bargain high street fashions offering BIG DISCOUNTS off the in-store prices! Famous high street fashions at CUT PRICES! If your wardrobe could do with a few new mix-and-match separates...
The Good Wine Shop Closes St Margarets Shop
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, "The Good Wine Shop":http://www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk/ will be moving out of our St Margarets Shop on Monday 23 January.
It has been a pleasure to be part of this amazing community for the last 12 years and we would like to thank you all for your incredible support.
Our business is in good health and within the next year we plan to open two new shops and we are currently scouting for the best locations to do so.
We also have our lovely shop in Kew, which stocks all the St Margarets wines plus many many more. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to show you around.
If you have one of our blue bags, it will still work in Kew and as a thank you for your loyalty you will receive a free bottle of Prosecco the first time you fill the bag up in Kew!
Alternatively, we would love to continue serving you via our website, which provides free delivery on all orders to TW1, TW7, TW9 and TW10 post-codes. You can still enjoy your favourite wines and better still we'll deliver them directly to your door.
*Mark Wrigglesworth*
Owner
We wish them the best of luck and hope they fine a nearby location soon.
Green Fingered Grant for Local Charity
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
Local charity Richmond AID’s gardening project for disabled residents is set to receive £5,000 as part of Richmond Council’s Civic Pride Grant fund. The volunteer-run Richmond SPADE provides a tailored gardening service for elderly or disabled residents in the borough....
St Margarets Kumon Starts Fifth Year
by St Margarets Community Website
20th January 2012
St Margarets Kumon centre is now in its 5th year and we have helped numerous children from the community and local schools to do better at school. It may be Early Primary years, end of Primary school or transition to...
Motorcyclists asked to join celebrity ride
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th January 2012
Motorcyclists from across Richmond are being invited to join a big celebrity ride, featuring comedian Ross Noble and TV star Danny John, to support charitable group Riders for Health.
St Benedict’s Pupils predict the End of the World
20th January 2012
“Is the world going to end this year?” Well hopefully not before Year 10 Green pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing make deadline. Green were the third group of pupils writing the news for the BBC this year in a massive project involving the whole Year 10 cohort. On their practice news day they investigated and filmed reports on racism, the rumoured end of the world, the effect of the London riots, the Wikipedia blackout and hackers targeting children's gaming sites.
Diners have an app-etite for Richmond restaurant's mobile phone innovation
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th January 2012
A Richmond restaurant has been causing stir among its clientele after taking a chance on two local businessmen to pilot a unique new diner-friendly phone application.
Success elementary for Barnes author
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th January 2012
After the success of the Lord Francis Powerscourt series, Barnes author David Dickinson has embarked on a new series of books about Sherlock Holmes’ elder brother, Mycroft. Reporter Laura Pronto finds out more about the author.
Record-seeking rowers approach end of Atlantic
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
20th January 2012
A team of intrepid women have almost finished their trans-Atlantic row to raise awareness of human trafficking.
MVPs celebrate nine years serving Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th January 2012
The Met Volunteer Programme(MVPs) celebrated nine years in Richmond by sharing their stories at a special anniversary meal.
Woman's suicide caused by "gross failures"
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th January 2012
A 50-year-old woman's suicide could have been prevented if mental health nurses had not committed "gross failures", an inquest heard.
Happy Hampton welcomes Waitrose at last
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th January 2012
Hampton shoppers celebrated the opening of a new Waitrose store in Oldfield Road on Wednesday, January 11.
Catholic school consultation starts tomorrow
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
19th January 2012
The consultation on the use of the Clifden Road site in Twickenham will begin today, giving parents their right to say whether they welcome or oppose a Catholic school in the borough.
Ham and Petersham's low carbon zone saves £80k
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th January 2012
Thermal imaging cameras, low energy light bulbs and water-cylinder jackets have all been helping people rethink their carbon footprints.
Richmond NCT branch gets gold standard award
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th January 2012
Richmond’s branch of charitable organisation the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has received national recognition for its successful fundraising sales.
Pensioner admits sexual assault on eight year old boy
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th January 2012
A 75-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy.
Friends and family remember servant to Richmond
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th January 2012
Friends and family have paid tribute to Richmond Council’s former director of public relations, following her death aged 89.
Volunteer lock keepers needed to keep Thames running smoothly
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
18th January 2012
Volunteer lock keepers are needed to help the River Thames run smoothly this summer.
Paddick on the campaign trail
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th January 2012
The Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor has claimed incumbent Boris Johnson is not doing enough to inspire Londoners to get active and exploit the Olympics legacy.
Home-Start needs help for designer sale
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th January 2012
Residents are being encouraged to make the most of unwanted gifts, shopping mistakes and barely worn sales bargains by donating the proceeds of their 2012 wardrobe clearouts to Barnes Friends of Home-Start.
Foundation trust consultation begins
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th January 2012
A formal consultation into Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare Trust’s plans to become a NHS foundation trust has begun.
Drivers braced for 12 weeks of road works
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
17th January 2012
Drivers are bracing themselves for long delays during 12 weeks of road works on one of the busiest routes around Hampton.
Full-scale fun at London Wetland Centre this half-term
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th January 2012
Anyone stuck for ideas for the February half-term can slither their way to the London Wetland Centre to enter the fascinating world of reptiles.
Iron Lady's cohort smoothes out film's wrinkles
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th January 2012
One of Margaret Thatcher’s right hand men gave Richmond residents a unique insight into the former Prime Minister’s working life at a special screening of a new film about her life.
Traffic and trains create another Monday morning of commuter misery
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th January 2012
Traffic queues, accidents and problems with trains created another Monday morning of misery for commuters this morning.
Tipple on tap 24-hours-a-day at Twickenham Travelodge
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
16th January 2012
The new Travelodge in Twickenham was granted a 24-hour licence to supply alcohol this week, despite fears from residents that permitting the licence may encourage crime and disorder in the town centre.
A wee dram for a good cause, at Richmond mayor's Burns Night
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th January 2012
Richmond's mayor is inviting residents to put on a tartan skirt for some Scottish dancing at her charity event in Twickenham.
Dream come true for East Sheen songstress
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
15th January 2012
Making a name in the performance industry, and hoping to capture the imaginations of a wide range of listeners, one musician looks ready to set the music world alight.
Big win for Barn Elms, but no time to relax, say campaigners
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th January 2012
Barnes residents have had a boost in their battle to ensure Barn Elms playing fields are removed from a list of potential super sewer development sites.
Positions aplenty at Richmond Council for Voluntary Service
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
14th January 2012
Richmond Council for Voluntary Service is looking for new people to up positions across the borough.
The Last Wolf in England?
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
Although it is less than 7 miles from St Margarets you’ve probably never heard of Perry Oaks and you’d be hard pressed to find it on a map - but according to legend this medieval hamlet, now buried under...
The St Margarets Supper Club
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
Are you a single 38 to 48 something (give or take a few years) and sometimes feel you have lots of friends all over place but just no one local, or maybe you’re so busy you don’t really have many...
Local Choir Offers Free Taster
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
If you are one of the many who have relished the particular thrill of communal singing at Christmas carol services and concerts in recent weeks, why not make it a weekly pleasure by joining a choir? Local choir ‘Vocality’ has...
Event Reminder: Sixties Night - 3 February 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
_3^rd^ February 7.30pm til midnight in Winchester Hall, Turks Head Pub_
Back by popular demand are The 60s All Stars with original band members of Kinks, Foundations and George Harrison Band. Just £20 a ticket, to include a light supper, it's a fabulous evening out. Twist & shout, jump & jive and dance the night away.
Places are limited so please book in advance.
Event Reminder: Charity Dog Walk in Richmond Park
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
_Sunday 29^th^ January 9.30am Starts opposite Pembroke Lodge Carpark_
You'd be Barking Mad not to fetch your coat and wellies to join us for walkies in Richmond Park. Sweep away the New Year cobwebs and raise much needed funds for The Royal Marsden Hospital too. All mutts, mongrels and pedigrees are welcome, as long as they're accompanied by an adult.
Mid-Term Break Film Camps with Dreamcatcher Media
by St Margarets Community Website
13th January 2012
Seeing “Warhorse” hit the screens was interesting for us here at Dreamcatcher Media as it’s not long since we walked out of our office at Twickenham Film Studios to see Steven Spielberg in the forecourt discussing the next take with...
EuroCrash! The Musical returns to Barnes
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th January 2012
EuroCrash! The Musical is coming back to Barnes.
Hampton Court Festival tickets now on sale
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th January 2012
Music lovers will be pleased to hear tickets for Hampton Court’s 20th Anniversary Festival are now officially on sale.
Arthouse studios event in June
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
13th January 2012
Local artists will be taking part in the Arthouse open studios event in June.
Fares campaign launched after ticket price hike
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th January 2012
A campaign pushing for fairer train fares has been launched as increased transport costs take their toll on outer borough residents.
Cash box taken in robbery empty, police say
by Richmond and Twickenham Times
12th January 2012
A cash box robbed from outside a bank in Twickenham was empty, police announced this week.
Discount rates offered at Richmond fitness clubs
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
Richmond Council is encouraging residents to stick to new year resolutions, by offering discounted rates at the council’s four sports and fitness centres this January.
Free art classes on offer at Mortlake youth centre
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
Youngsters are being offered free art classes at Mortlake’s Powerstation Youth Centre.
Police appeal after 20-year-old spat at in Hampton
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A 20-year-old woman was spat at and racially abused while she was walking along a path in Hampton.
Hampton Hill Junior School rated outstanding by Ofsted
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A school in Hampton has been awarded an outstanding in a recent Ofsted inspection, published in the education watchdog’s latest performance report.
St Benedict’s Pupils Scoop Prestigious Architecture Awards
11th January 2012
Ben Medlam and Pablo Wheldon, Year 10 pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing were presented with Architecture awards at a prestigious ceremony at the Cowcross Gallery on Tuesday 13th December, hosted by Open City. Ben won the Key Stage 4 Model Making Architecture in Secondary Schools Award, while Pablo won the KS4 Imaginative Design Award.
Science teacher fails in vicar harassment appeal
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A retired science teacher has failed in his bid to overturn his conviction for harassing a church vicar.
Missing teen found safe and well
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A 15-year-old girl who went missing from her Walton home on December 29 has been found safe and well.
Richmond councillor immortalised in school history book
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
Councillor David Williams has been featured in a comprehensive book on the history of his school, alongside two other pupils at Eltham College – all of whom have knighthoods.
Public meeting set to address Denmead School expansion plans
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
Members of residents action group Denmead Neighbours' Association (DNA) are determined to make their concerns over Denmead school's expansion plans heard.
Atlantic rowers reach halfway mark
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
Two adventurous rowers have passed the halfway mark in an ambitious charity row across the Atlantic.
Volunteers ease burden on stretched staff
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
Most people see volunteering as a way of giving something back to the community. But in many ways the act of giving up your spare time to help others is also about so much more, it is a chance to
make new friends, learn new skills and share your experiences and knowledge with others.
Langdon Down museum ready this month
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A museum dedicated to the history of how care for people with learning disabilities has changed over the years is set to open in Teddington.
Ham House launches centenary awards
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
Operator of Ham House, the National Trust, has launched a new award to mark the centenary year of its founder Octavia Hill.
Silver medallist visits Hampton Academy
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
An Olympic rower visited a school to inspire youngsters ahead of the London 2012 Games.
Twickenham parents launch website for son's life-changing surgery
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A Twickenham family whose six-year-old son suffers from cerebral palsy have launched a campaign to get him to America for vital surgery.
Air stewards fly in to rescue Christmas at West Middlesex Hospital
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
Air stewards made this a Christmas to remember for youngsters staying in the Starlight ward at West Middlesex Hospital this year, when they paid a visit with a trolley full of toys and games.
Cabinet reshuffle at Richmond Council
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
Richmond Council’s cabinet member for community development, Councillor Sam Salvoni, has stepped down from the post to focus on her family.
Denmead School downgrades expansion plans
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
An independent preparatory school has downsized its expansion plans after neighbours expressed safety concerns.
Teddington Theatre Club starts 2012 well with Shakespeare
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
Kicking off 2012 with a bang, Teddington Theatre Club will be flexing its literary and acting muscles with a production of Shakespeare’s classic play All’s Well that Ends Well.
Kew Market's future secured
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
After a slew of successful trial events, Kew residents have been awarded permission to operate their own market for its first full year in 2012.
Japanese fly in to celebrate bloom sponsorship
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A Japanese cosmetics company flew staff half way around the world to admire where new flower displays, which they are sponsoring, will be planted in future.
WIN! Harlequins tickets courtesy of Alfa Romeo UK
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
Richmond and Twickenham Times have teamed up with Alfa Romeo to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch Harlequins play Gloucester in the Heineken Cup on January 14.
Volunteers needed for 2012
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
Richmond Volunteer Centre is looking for new people to take up positions across the borough in 2012.
Trag starts petition to force Mayor's hand on Twickenham station
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A residents’ action group opposing the approval of Solum Regeneration’s Twickenham station application has collected almost 1,000 signatures calling for the Mayor of London to take direct action against the plans.
Richmond restaurant Cirrick evacuated after New Year's Day kitchen fire
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A restaurant was evacuated on New Year’s Day after a kitchen fire broke out.
Hampton Hill's town centre manager steps down
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A town centre manager has stepped down after more than two years in the role.
Petition to Overturn Planning Permission for the Twickenham Station Tower Blocks
by St Margarets Community Website
5th January 2012
There is overwhelming opposition to the tower blocks over Twickenham Railway Station. Less than 20 comments to Richmond Council supported the height of the residential development and over 5500 opposed it. Despite the extent of public opposition, Richmond Council...
LATEST: Police appeal after daylight robbery in Twickenham
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
Police blocked off part of Twickenham town centre after two robbers attacked a guard delivering money to a bank.
Zac Goldsmith backs solar subsidies
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has been helping the fight to save solar subsidies after the Government tried to drastically cut them.
Wind threatens to topple wall near primary school
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
Russell Primary school has sent out emergency texts and emails to parents following fears a wall close to the school's entrance may collapse in the current strong winds.
'Dance Cabaret' at St Benedict's School
5th January 2012
With a cast of over sixty pupils, ‘Dance Cabaret’ staged at St Benedict’s School provided a colourful festive spectacle to warm the heart and gladden the eye. From the sleigh bells of ‘Winter Wonderland’, through the hip-hop number ‘Let’s Go’ and street dance with ‘Turn It On’ to the graceful ‘Set Fire to the Rain’, thirteen acts featured different combinations of year groups with a variety of dance and music expertly choreographed and directed by dance teacher, Ruth Kestenbaum.
Twickenham town centre closed after daylight robbery
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
Police have blocked off Twickenham town centre after two robbers attacked a guard delivering money to a bank.
First Images of New Twickenham Pool Site Unveiled
by St Margarets Community Website
5th January 2012
The first images of how Richmond Council will transform the derelict swimming pool on Twickenham Riverside into a new park and public square have been revealed. An artist’s impression and other drawings of the site have been made public...
January 6th
by St Margarets Community Website
5th January 2012
Sidney Goulter was a strange boy and a constant anxiety for his parents. When he was 15 he developed a morbid fixation on his mother who he followed from room to room. He told his friends that she was dead and even wore a black armband in remembrance. He was also sexually provocative. His father, a retired Metropolitan Police inspector, feared for the safety of Sidney's younger sister and began escorting her to and from school. He also insisted that the girl kept her bedroom door locked at night. Sidney would spend hours sitting in complete silence with his head in his hands. His mother noticed that he was stealing things from around the house and hiding them. He also spent many hours wandering alone in Richmond Park which was just around the corner from where he lived.
Thousands raised in Twickenham Rotary Club Christmas appeal
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A rotary club has thanked people around the borough after generous donations brought the club’s charity collection total to more than £6,000.
Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her home after Christmas.
Richmond Council joins the fight against blue badge fraudsters
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
Drivers who fraudulently use disabled people’s blue parking badges to claim free parking could find themselves facing fines or prosecution, following a crackdown by Richmond Council.
Gsk Helps The Pluto Appeal Smash Halfway Target
by St Margarets Community Website
4th January 2012
THE PLUTO APPEAL smashes through fundraising halfway mark, thanks to a corporate donation of £500,000 from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The £1.5 million appeal is to buy a surgical robot named Pluto which will allow surgeons at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital...
Richmond tops Sats tables
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
Richmond primary pupils have topped the national league table for key stage two Sats results.
Popular Pat Ealey made an MBE
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
Becoming an MBE after 19 years helping at Richmond Park’s Holly Lodge centre has been the icing on the cake of a fulfilling career change for project director Patricia Ealey.
As the weather turns, Twickenham told to stay safe on the roads
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
Motorists in south-west London are being helped stay safe on the roads this winter.
Pianist John Lill to play Wathen Hall
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
Renowned pianist John Lill is set to fill Wathen Hall with the dulcet sound of piano music this month.
Calendar launched to help marathon fundraising
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
One young mother has found a novel way to boost her marathon fundraising efforts, by launching her very own risqué calendar.
Lions, witches and wardrobes come to life in Russell School play
by Stickyboard
2nd January 2012
Donning costumes and getting into character was easy for one group of starry-eyed youngsters when they acted out favourite children’s’ book The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe as part of a special drama workshop.
Cutting edge Trauma Centre at St George's Hospital set to save lives
by Stickyboard
2nd January 2012
If you are unlucky enough to be stabbed, shot or involved in a serious crash in 2012 in south-west London the chances are you will be whisked off to St George's Hospital.
Blues icon to play at Landmark Arts Centre
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
Teddington’s Landmark Arts Centre has announced a blues icon will be heading to its Ferry Road stage in February to entertain music-lovers.
Backstage with the panto stars
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
The pantomime season is in full swing and many families will be spending a fun day out at a show over the festive period.
Nature snaps impress in Barnes competition
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
A dive-bombing bird, inquisitive duck, chameleon-like bird and star-crossed swans out for a moonlit swim have all helped a trio of enthusiastic snappers to photographic success.
Cinderella wows the crowds at Richmond Theatre
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
The production of Cinderella at Richmond Theatre provides everything you expect from a pantomime – cheesy jokes, a happy ending and a little sprinkling of in-jokes for the adults.
Twin girls arrive early to make an extra special Christmas
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
A festive feast helped one East Sheen family get a very special Christmas gift this year - the early arrival of their twin baby girls.
Apprentice training programme introduced
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
A Twickenham business has introduced a new Government-funded apprentice training programme aimed at strengthening its customer service.
Shooting Star receives £20k from Richmond mayor's fundraising
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice has received a £20,000 boost following a successful year of fundraising led by former mayor Councillor David Marlow and aided by Richmond residents.
Free Christmas tree recycling in Richmond
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
A free Christmas tree collection service will be in place between Monday, January 9, and Saturday, January 21.
Grants available for energy efficiency projects
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
Green community projects can apply for grants of up to £50,000.
Twickenham Riverside plans unveiled
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
Drawings of how Twickenham Riverside is set to be transformed into a thriving community hub have been revealed.
Langdon Down museum to open in Teddington
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A new museum dedicated to Dr John Langdon Down and his work with people with learning disabilities will be officially opened on Friday, January 28.
Baby seal makes surprise visit
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A special visitor arrived on the riverbanks between Richmond and Kingston this Christmas - a baby seal.
Abandoned sick puppies on the mend
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A litter of traumatised puppies found dumped in New Malden are on the mend thanks to caring staff at an animal shelter.
Riverside project for war veterans and disabled gets Christmas delivery
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
Father Christmas delivered an usual present when he handed a plastic sack of old clothes to a riverside project.
Hydro-electric application submitted
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A community group has submitted its official planning application to install a hydro-electricity project at Teddington weir.
Councillors pay tribute to former mayor
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
Councillors paid tribute to a beloved former mayor with a one minute silence at full council on Tuesday, December 13.
Access Self Storage hands presents to West Mid kids
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
A Twickenham store handed kindly donated presents to children at West Middlesex University Hospital, as part of the company’s nationwide Christmas Gift Appeal campaign.
Employment minister visits Twickenham High Street
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
The employment minister and Richmond Council’s cabinet member for business met with Twickenham businesses last week as part of a government scheme to save high streets during the economic crisis.
Darell Primary School puts on out of this world nativity
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
The traditional nativity play came with an interesting twist at Darell Primary School this year, when “aliens” invaded the stage.
Proposals for a free school emerge
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
Proposals are afoot for a new free school, with a focus on encouraging children in sport and involving the whole community with the learning process.
Richmond to bounce back quickly from recession
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
Richmond has been named one of the most likely borough’s to bounce back from the recession quickly thanks to a determination to support local businesses.
Colonel stands down after 34 years
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
After 34 years of voluntary service to the Middlesex and Northwest London Army Cadet Force (ACF), Colonel Ian Denison will hand over command of the whole sector at the end of December.
Skills stretched to the limit
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
Richmond youngsters have been vaulting, stretching and putting their gymnastics skills to the test at the borough’s first gymnastics festival.
Council calls on Boris for Crane Park re-opening
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
Richmond Council has asked Boris Johnson to officially re-open Crane Park next year, after completing most of the planned environmental improvements last month.
St Margarets carol service raises £251
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
A carol service in St Margarets that was held to raise money for Cancer Research UK raised £251 for the charity.
Rickshaw Run rockers raise hundreds for charity
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
A drummer, whose life was saved by a kidney transplant, is to embark on a 1,000m rickshaw race in India.
Swimmer takes on Channel, in Hampton Pool
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
A man swam the length of the English Channel in less than 10 hours at Hampton Pool.
Children's services merger report wins approval
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
Richmond Council has come closer to establishing a social enterprise company to provide children’s services, following the approval of a cabinet report last week.
Orange Tree Theatre mourns loss of Vaclav Havel
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
The artistic director for the Orange Tree Theatre has spoken of his sadness following the death of Czech politician and playwright Václav Havel on Sunday, December 18.
Teddington School first year completes charity walk
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
An 11-year-old boy completed a charity walk around Richmond Park to help his neighbour who suffers from ME.
Twickenham boys gets his wish to meet Santa
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A six-year-old boy from Twickenham was whisked off to Lapland as part of a special Christmas wish, granted to him by the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Waste and Recycling Collections moved back by one day
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
Residents are being asked to be aware of a change in waste and recycling collection dates over the festive season.
Charity celebrating 21st anniversary needs volunteers
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A charity celebrates its 21st anniversary next year and to honour the milestone they need to recruit more volunteers to help with their mentoring project.
Richmond Art Service gathers collection for Teddington Memorial Hospital
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A group of artists have contributed a collection of their work to a hospital for patients and staff to enjoy.
Cable pushes SWT on Teddington improvements
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
Train passengers are set to get a desperately needed new footbridge at Teddington station in the new year.
Longest case ends with two nursing home workers guilty
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
After 11 years, the longest-running case in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) history concluded with two Twickenham women found guilty of misconduct.
Serious injury at spot described as an "accident waiting to happen"
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A woman was taken to hospital with life changing injuries following a crash between a motorbike and a car yesterday.
Choirboys on ice at Hampton Court Palace
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
Seventeen choirboys in red robes took to the ice at Hampton Court Palace as part of fundraising efforts.
Robo-Attack hits Richmond
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A comic book-style art exhibition called Robo-Attack is on display at The Riverside Gallery in Richmond.
Deaf burglar locked up for Christmas
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A profoundly deaf burglar has been jailed for five years after committing a spate of more than 30 burglaries.
Mortlake and Barnes safer neighbourhood teams unveil new base tomorrow
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
Mortlake and Barnes safer neighbourhood teams are officially opening their new team base tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21.
Maharishi meeting attracts a crowd
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
More than 150 people attended a public meeting about a proposed new Maharishi free school.
Twickerati: Twickenham Station Plans Approved
by St Margarets Community Website
20th December 2011
Solum Regeneration’s plans for Twickenham station were approved by Richmond Council’s Planning Committee last night. At a long and sometimes stormy meeting at York House the cases for and against were presented. Despite the ruling Tory Council having recently...
Open Mornings in 2012
20th December 2011
Open Mornings for entry to Nursery (Early Years Foundation Stage):
Wednesday 18th January; Thursday 8th March
Memories of Twickenham riverside sought
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
Residents are being urged to share their memories of five areas around Twickenham riverside for a local history project in order to preserve memories of Twickenham Riverside.
Twickenham station plan approved in stormy night at York House
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
Plans to redevelop Twickenham station were approved at planning committee tonight, amid delays and noisy protests about the number of people allowed inside.
No room at the inn as protesters disrupt Twickenham station meeting
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
Angry protesters halted a planning meeting about the redevelopment of Twickenham station tonight.
Nativity Plays at St Benedict’s School
19th December 2011
In the last week of term, Pre-Prep children at St Benedict’s School, Ealing performed a variety of Nativity plays. Each one had its own outlook on the Birth of Christ.
Whether it was a hungry innkeeper, rhyming owls, rapping shepherds or aliens, the children sang catchy and uplifting songs to entertain the audience. All involved had a fun and enjoyable time, and the children deserved their applause after each performance with everyone leaving with huge smiles on their faces.
Snow clearing and services as normal for Richmond Council
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
Richmond Council will continue to deliver services including meals on wheels, gritting and snow clearing over the Christmas and New Year period.
Unexpected gem gains East Sheen charity £700
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
An unassuming picturesque landscape painting has helped one East Sheen charity shop raise £700 for local community and resident projects.
Goldsmith privileged to meet Auschwitz survivor
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
Zac Goldsmith said he felt privileged to have had the opportunity to meet Auschwitz survivor Dr Eva Schloss on Monday, December 12.
Shoeboxes flying to Romania and Ukraine
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
More than 1,600 gift filled shoeboxes are set to delight the Christmas’s of vulnerable Romanian and Ukrainian children, thanks to kind-hearted Richmond residents.
Derelict site unveiled as open public space
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
The final plans to create a new open public space on the site of the long-derelict swimming pool at Twickenham Riverside have been unveiled by Richmond Council.
Twickenham Rotary Club hitting the streets
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
The Rotary Club has taken to the Twickenham streets this month to collect money for charities in the borough.
RFU supports Solum's Twickenham station plan
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has made a formal representation to Richmond Council supporting Solum Regeneration’s redevelopment proposals for Twickenham station.
Richmond Housing Partnership helping people get online
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
Housing association Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has pledged to help people get online by helping sponsor a Digital by Default Campaign.
Sixth form expansion plans win council vote
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
Richmond’s Conservative councillors have won a vote to push ahead with original plans proposing the creation of sixth forms at schools.
St Margarets hosting charity carol service tomorrow
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A carol service will be held in St Margarets tomorrow to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
St Benedict’s U18 Netball Girls Celebrate First Trophy
16th December 2011
St Benedict’s U18 Netball team have had an exceptional month, claiming their first trophy by winning the Emanuel tournament, and also qualifying for the Middlesex County Finals. Under the excellent coaching of Holly Collison, everyone has put in a massive effort to ensure this team fulfils its potential.
Snow will bring travel disruption, Met Office warns
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
Travellers have been warned to expect disruption as London experiences its first snowfall of winter.
Sobering news for Hampton supermarket
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A supermarket has had its alcohol licence revoked after it twice sold booze to undercover police cadets.
Sleep and health troubles led to suicide, inquest finds
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
Trouble sleeping and issues with noise irritation emerged as two of the factors that led a 77-year-old Ham man to take his own life, a coroner has heard.
"Here We Go a'Thomasing!"
by St Margarets Community Website
15th December 2011
"Here We Go a'Thomasing!"
h3. or a Guide to Safe and Sensible Carol Singing.
And if you haven't started already then you need to get on with it now. According to centuries old tradition carol singing - or 'Thomasing' as it was once known - should kick off on St Thomas's Day, the 21^st^ December . On this day people would go out into the streets, singing carols and collecting small gifts of money and, note this, drink!
Some say that the word 'carol' comes from the Greek _'choros'_ which means 'dancing in a circle'. Others say the word is derived from the Latin 'choraula' which means 'a circle dance'. Whether it is Greek or Latin could this dancing in a circle be the result of too much Thomasing? Is this why Rudolph has such a red and shiny nose?
Yoga Class at the Bingham Hotel
by St Margarets Community Website
15th December 2011
Local resident Chris James is offering Yoga classes at the Bingham in Richmond. Regular Monday Class Yoga at the Bingham with Chris James offers a bespoke class which eases tension in the body and mind, reenergises, and redresses your...
Choral Workshop and Concert - 28 January 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
15th December 2011
Eternal Light, a Requiem by Howard Goodall Dear Singers, You are warmly welcome to join rehearsing and performing this stunning work. This is open to all. The ‘Come & Sing ‘day is 11.30am -5.30pm and the evening performance at 7pm...
Please help us "Phil the Boat"
by St Margarets Community Website
15th December 2011
We want to collect all types of unwanted textiles including: Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Belts, Hats, Curtains, Towels, and Bedding. We have teamed up with textile recycler “Phil the Bag” who will convert your clothes into cash to enable the Richmond...
Work on home for ex-service men and women to start
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
Building work on a new care home for disabled ex-service men and women will begin in the new year.
Whitton bus route wins cabinet backing
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
Liberal Democrat councillors have won the backing of Richmond Council’s cabinet member for transport on the campaign to get the 110 bus re-routed through Whitton High Street.
Fond farewell to longest-serving teacher
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
An animal-loving long serving teacher was given a special retirement tea party as pupils and staff bid her a fond farewell after 31 years in the classroom.
Richmond's disabled superstars rewarded
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
Disabled residents, carers and volunteers have been honoured for their bravery and contribution to the community.
Snack guru insures tastebuds for £3m
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A snack inventor is due to get her taste buds insured - for a whopping £3m.
National Physical Laboratory to open its doors
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has announced it will open its doors to allow the public to see its scientists’ work.
Home Start Richmond raises £1k at carol service
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
The sweet sound of success ringed out at Home Start Richmond’s Christmas carol service, at which the charity raised more than £9,000.
West Mid Hospital calls for second-hand clothes donation
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A hospital has appealed for second-hand clothes to help patients who arrive without a spare set.
Danny Care sorry after arrest at bar
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
England and Harlequins player Danny Care has been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.
Secret Santas sought
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
Ham’s Mind charity shop is searching for secret Santas to help make Christmas magic for others in the community.
Pastor releases Littlest Stars for Christmas
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A minister, a journalist and an artist are some of the people who have come together to produce a charity children’s book in just three weeks.
Christmas CRacker Price Crunch
13th December 2011
with Christmas round the corner, we now have some amazing deals on, see our website for details
Teen found guilty of murdering promising athlete
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a promising 17-year-old athlete who was hunted down and murdered in the stairwell of a block of flats.
Yellowwedge Xmas Ordering 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
13th December 2011
Dear Cheese Lover, Just a quick note to let you know that this year’s Christmas and New Year order form is now available to download from the yellowwedge cheese website. Orders by the 15th of December please. At the...
Major disruption hits commuters
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
Signalling problems are causing commuter chaos in South West London this morning.
Families invited to Tangley tour
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
Families have been invited to look around a new family centre before it opens in the new year.
UPDATE: Reward offered after cable theft
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A £1,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information on cable thefts from a train line near Twickenham station, which have caused severe delays to train schedules.
Pedestrian hospitalised after crash in Richmond
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A man was taken to hospital with head injuries after he was hit by a lorry in Richmond town centre this morning.
Copper theft leads to severe train delays
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
Signalling failures have caused severe disruptions to trains after thieves stole copper from signalling units near Twickenham.
Woodville wins them over
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
As Ham’s newly refurbished dementia day care centre approaches its second month of operation, one carer has reassured sceptics and spoken of the “lifeline” the service offers.
Whitton historical society releases river walk book
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
In a bid to further promote Whitton, a historical society has released a book about about walks along the ancient Whitton Brook.
Whitton gets a 1930s Uplift
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
Independent business in Whitton will receive a touch of 1930s glamour in the next few months, as part of Richmond Council's Uplift programme.
Pledges are music to the ears of Chapel Royal fundraisers
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
An inaugural choral foundation needs £1.5m to support one of only two Royal chapel choirs in the country.
Zac Goldsmith to light up parliamentary committee
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has taken on a new role.
Twickenham Station Planning Meeting - 19 December 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
10th December 2011
The station scheme 11/1443/FUL will be the main business at the Planning Committee meeting on Monday, 19 December starting at 7 pm; the papers will be published 5 clear working days before the meeting. THe meeting will be held in...
Richmond Housing Partnership helps staff deal with domestic violence
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has helped its employees understand the effect domestic abuse and violence can have on people’s lives.
Hampton School 130 years ago revealed in new book
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
A boy’s diary of life at Hampton School more than 130 years ago has been revealed in a new book.
Fury at full-price companion decision by big airlines
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
Buying low-cost plane tickets is something many of us take for granted.
Campaign aims to get patients the right kind of care
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A campaign aimed at directing patients towards the most appropriate healthcare services for their needs has been launched.
West Mid munch wins award
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
Catering staff at West Middlesex hospital have found the recipe for success after being awarded a five star food rating.
Zac Goldsmith to meet Anne Frank's step-sister
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith is set meet Anne Frank’s step-sister on Monday, December 12.
Start your New Year bird watching with an expert
28th March 2012
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Twickenham pupils pitch perfect
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
Musical pupils from a school in Twickenham performed with a full symphony orchestra and adult choir last week.
High Quality Secondary Education for All
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
Richmond’s Cabinet confirmed its commitment to providing high quality secondary education for all its residents last week, outlining its proposals on how it will provide sufficient high quality school places, establish sixth forms and support free schools. In considering a...
Photos from the St Margarets Christmas Fair 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
What a great day! Here are some photos to remember it by....
Parody, Pills and Pink Pyjamas
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
Parody is one of those fine grammatical terms like anaphora, chiasmus and synedoche that English teachers understand and the rest of us don’t. Simply put a parody is a spoof or send-up by means of humorous, satirical or ironic imitation....
Christmas Services 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
Here is a list of church services for Christmas Eve and Christmas for some local churches. St Stephen’s Church Sunday 11 December 4pm - All Age Café 6pm - Alternative Christmas Service Sunday 18 December 9.15am - Holy Communion...
Victory For Residents Against Thames Water
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
Residents successful in ‘David & Goliath’ battle After a long and arduous fight, 1,350 residents living near Mogden Sewage Treatment Works in Isleworth, Middlesex have won their mammoth battle against Thames Water Utilities Limited in relation to odour nuisance. The...
Sol Singers Looking for New Members
by St Margarets Community Website
8th December 2011
Sol Singers is recruiting new members to join the fun and music we make. Based in Richmond, we regularly perform a variety of songs from around the world. Rehearsals take place Thursdays 8.15-9.45pm at The Vineyard Church Sidehall, The Vineyard,...
Pop-up shop earns £3k for Christmas
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A pop-up shop in Richmond town centre has raised £3,000 for charity in the run up to Christmas.
Kneller Hall open for weddings
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
Couples can now tie the knot in Kneller Hall in Twickenham, after Richmond Council signed an agreement allowing weddings and civil partnerships to take place there.
Have yourself a body popping Christmas at Richmond Council
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
Street dancers, body poppers, actors and singers will be just some of the exciting acts on show when York House hosts an Urban Christmas spectacular.
Writers asked to create Barnes anthology
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
Aspiring writers have been invited to try to capture the spirit of their Barnes neighbourhoods and help create a new local anthology.
Richmond Council launches takeaway campaign
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
Challenging takeaways to rethink how they tickle youngsters’ tastebuds has become the focus of a new healthy eating pilot project.
Community art gives Whitton an Uplift
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A community art project in an empty unit on Whitton High Street is now open, as part of the Uplift programme.
Trains running and New Malden station reopened after death on tracks
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
New Malden station has reopened following the death of a person hit by a train this afternoon.
‘From Russia with Love’
7th December 2011
Thirty students from St Benedict’s School, Ealing enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Moscow and St Petersburg during six days of the autumn half-term holiday.
An action packed two full days in the Russian capital covered the incredibly grand Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Mausoleum of Lenin, the world famous Red Square, the Kremlin and the Moscow Space Park.
Pupils have fun with numbers
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
Schoolchildren had fun with numbers at a special day to learn more about maths.
Elderly encouraged to prepare for winter
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
Richmond residents have been encouraged to prepare for winter thanks to a new campaign.
Zac Goldsmith speaks of 'rage' with the press
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
Zac Goldsmith has likened tabloid newspapers to Auschwitz and argued the press should not be allowed to resort to immoral practices to
maintain financial viability.
Doctor becomes a West End star for a night
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A doctor became a West End star for one night when she took to the stage for a charity show.
Tributes paid to Nigel Luby three years after his death
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
The partner of a well-known sound engineer who died three years ago this week has paid tribute to the man she loved.
Richmond College students expand their learning
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
Richmond College students have been enjoying learning about a range of interesting topics including civil rights in US history, music journalism and higher education courses that will help them get the jobs they most want.
Cadet centre open its doors
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
Parents, friends, former cadets and other visitors were able to visit the new Cadet Centre for a special open evening for the first time earlier this week.
Repeated metal thefts put Twickenham church at risk
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
Repeat metal thefts from a church in Twickenham have led parish workers to put out an appeal for funding to repair the damage caused, estimated to be at least £35,000.
Teenager taken to hospital following collision with dangerous driver
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a collision in the middle of a busy Richmond shopping street.
Burglars steal deceased war hero's medals
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
Burglars have stolen a highly decorated war veteran’s medals, including the French Legion of Honour, when they raided a family home.
Twickenham teen makes it to Crufts
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
A 15-year-old girl from Twickenham has qualified for the grand final of the Young Kennel Club Dog Groomer of the Year competition, at the world’s largest dog show, Crufts, next March.
Petersham Nurseries offers festive fun aplenty
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
Richmond residents will be getting in to the Christmas spirit early with an evening of carolling and festive shopping at Petersham Nurseries.
NHS delivers it first online maternity care survey
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
NHS South West London yesterday released its first online survey to gather feedback on maternity services.
Normal service to return to Teddington
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
Teddington should regain its mobile phone signal in a fortnight, after nearly two months with next-to-no reception.
Clock ticking for would-be Olympic advertisers
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
The clock is ticking for businesses who want to trade or advertise close to near year’s Olympic venues.
Arrests and seizures as part of Operation Hawk
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
Drug related arrests and weapon seizures were just some of the things Richmond’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers were faced with when they took part in a Met-wide search warrant blitz.
New post office opens in East Sheen
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
Snail-mail enthusiasts will be pleased to hear a new post office has opened in East Sheen.
Citizens Advice Bureau to benefit from charity Christmas concert
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
A Christmas charity concert will be held in Twickenham next week to raise money for the mayor of Richmond’s chosen charity, the Citizens Advice Bureau.
There's a bird man, waiting at the London Wetland Centre
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
A bird that looks like David Bowie is among a new exhibition at the WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.
Marshgate pupils meet Afghan education minister
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
Proving the point education should be for all, not just those living in well off countries, a group of English and European students gathered to meet, and talk education with, the Afghan Education Minister Farooq Wardak.
Twickenham station Plan B to go to planners
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A fully-costed and financially viable Plan B for the Twickenham station redevelopment will next week be presented to Richmond Council planners, RFU bosses, Network Rail chiefs and the head of the Rugby World Cup 2015 organisation.
Towns light up at Christmas switch-on events
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
Streets around the borough came to life last week as residents celebrated the beginning of the festive period, with late night shopping events and the annual Christmas lights being switched on.
Advent
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd December 2011
Advent (Lat, adventus, arrival). The four weeks before CHRISTMAS, beginning on St. ANDREW’S Day (30th November), or the Sunday nearest to it, commemorating the first and second coming of Christ; the first to redeem, and the second to judge...
Little pigs go on show
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
Kew-based micro pig breeders Kew Little Pigs are gearing up for a meet and greet weekend where residents can pop along to meeet the latest batch of piglets.
Borough commander honours fallen officers
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
Borough commander Clive Chalk attended the Metropolitan Police Service’s Annual Ceremony of Remembrance this week, to honour the lives of 657 police officers killed in the line of duty.
Minicab driver fined for touting
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A 56-year-old taxi driver who illegally touted for passengers in Richmond has been fined £365.
Twickenham Air Cadets Throw Open the Doors
by St Margarets Community Website
2nd December 2011
Twickenham’s 267 Squadron ATC threw open its doors last night to welcome family, friends and former cadets at a special open evening at the new Cadet Centre in London Road. Over fifty visitors saw the cadets of all ages...
Employers and apprentices meet Vince Cable MP
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
Employers, apprentices and members of the National Apprenticeship Service joined Business Secretary Vince Cable MP to celebrate the launch of the London Academy of Apprenticeships, in association with Hawk Training, in Twickenham last week.
Bottoms up, and down, as Hampton Court Palace ice rink opens
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
As I approached Hampton Court Palace’s beautifully illuminated ice rink, I felt confident.
London Wetland Centre - Family Ticket £12
1st December 2011
Sir David Attenborough calls it "a miracle", and Kate Humble "an oasis in the middle of London". With WWT London Wetland Centre, the whole family can discover one of the capital's best kept secrets. For just £12, receive a family day pass for two adults and two children to the centre (a £29.40 value).
Location: Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT
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Gastro School Two-Hour Nutritional Cookery Class £79
1st December 2011
Master the art of healthy cooking with a cooking class with nutritionist Kyla Williams at Gastro School for £79 (a £220 value), where you'll wrap your head around power foods in this intensive two-hour class. You'll prepare, cook, taste, and then eat a delicious and perfectly balanced meal while learning how to make the most out of the supermarket - all with the aim to help you towards that shape you've always wanted.
Location: 67 Wellesley Road W4 3AT
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Santa congas into Teddington
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A conga of Santa’s took part in a Christmas parade and helped raise £1,000 for schools in Africa.
Cable conveys flight noise fury
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
Vince Cable has written to Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers after constituents flooded him with letters complaining about an increase in aircraft noise.
Twickenham hosts ambassadors event
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
The Bishop of Kensington and Reverend Ruth Bushyager launched the second in a series of London-wide training events for 2012 ambassadors at St Stephen’s Church, East Twickenham.
Music at the Fair - 4 December 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
1st December 2011
We’re often asked for more information about the bands that play at the fair. Please find below a short bio of each of the bands. St Margarets Elastic Band The St Margarets Elastic Band are back again to play their...
Re: St Margarets Christmas Fair - 4 December 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
30th November 2011
We have just received confirmation that our star guest for this weekends St Margarets Christmas Fair will be 00.7 himself Jason Bond aka Sean Canary. Sean will be arriving in his vintage Aston Martin Car and will be suitably dressed...
Paramedics under 'severe pressure' during strike
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
Paramedics will continue to struggle to respond to emergency calls in the capital this evening after ambulance staff walked out on strike, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) said.
Hospitals may have to cancel appointments as strike bites
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
The two hospitals closest to Richmond have said they may need to cancel some patients’ appointments at short notice today, as health workers take part in the national strike.
Putney Rowing Club gets £50k grant
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
A rowing club has been celebrating after the Mayor of London awarded it a £50,000 grant.
Mourners cheer to celebrate life of newspaper man at funeral
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
Three cheers rang out to celebrate the life of a great newspaperman at his funeral service.
Early start for 2012's great book giveaway
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
Booklovers are already gearing up for next year’s World Book night and have been called upon to start applying to help giveaway their favourite books on Monday, April 23.
Three Richmond schools 'fully open' in tomorrow's strike
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
Only three out of 52 state schools in the borough will be fully open during the national public sector strike tomorrow.
School travels back to Victorian times
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
Children stepped back into the 19th century to find out about school life in Victorian Britain.
Richmond Aid celebrates International Day of Disabled
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
Richmond Aid will mark this year’s International Day of Disabled people by celebrating the achievements of those locally.
Diesel spill leads to bus evacuation
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A double-decker bus was evacuated after it started leaking diesel on to the road.
Campaign launched to combat exploitation of children
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
Barnardo’s has launched a campaign to tackle sexual offenders who exploit children in the borough.
Richmond Housing Partnership wins praise for Urban Academy
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A social inclusion programme for children and teenagers has been praised by police for reducing antisocial behaviour.
Christmas stories to charm East Sheen library users
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
Actors will entertain visitors with an evening of Christmas stories at a special library event.
Santa makes a surprise visit to Ham House
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
Christmas came early to Ham House on Saturday, November 26, when Father Christmas paid a surprise visit to the historic house.
St Benedict’s U15s have look of Champions
28th November 2011
St Benedict’s School Under 15s have had a tremendous start to the rugby season, winning all 15 matches, scoring 1014 points and conceding just 30. The highlights of the season so far have been a 118-0 victory over St James’ Catholic High School, the 23-7 win against Wellington School. The U15’s have progressed through the Daily Mail Cup, in which they have now reached the sixth round, having recently beaten Queen Elizabeth School, Barnet 48-3 in the fifth round.
Richmond police investigate circus campaigner complaint
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
Police have been carrying out an inquiry into whether officers breached the Data Protection Act when they arrested an animal rights protester outside a circus.
Richmond's mayor goes to Specsavers
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
Richmond’s mayor followed popular advice and went to Twickenham Specsavers recently, to test out new ear screening equipment.
New bike racks up in Twickenham
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
New bike racks are being introduced to Church Street in Twickenham to help the growing number of cyclists in the town.
Robert Muchamore wows students at Hampton School
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
Six hundred excited children greeted an award-winning author when he visited a school.
Youngsters exhibit for Black History Month
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
Showing off their artistic sides, 25 youngsters grouped together to put on a special art exhibition at Ham Youth Centre.
Bird scarer immortalised in Heathrow book
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A Twickenham resident has been made famous by Tony Parson’s latest book, Departures; Seven Stories from Heathrow.
Astronaut goes boldly to Kew primary school
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A Nasa astronaut left schoolchildren in awe after giving them an inspirational talk about the mysteries of space.
Bar lets down partygoers
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
Hundreds of revellers could be forced to cancel their Christmas parties after a Kingston bar closed without warning.
Golden start for team Richmond in 2012 London Youth Games
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
Team Richmond took home gold in the first ever event of the 2012 London Youth Games last weekend.
Engineers bring industry to life at Teddington School
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
Engineers took a multimedia road show to a school to bring the industry to life and tell pupils about career opportunities.
Waldegrave School tops parent power list
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A school in Twickenham has been voted top of the Sunday Times parent power survey for the second year running.
Heritage Lottery Fund gives £78k to projects
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
The Heritage Lottery Fund is awarding more than £78,000 to two projects in the borough that are focusing on the history and royalty within the area.
Car club bays sitting empty, say residents
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
Car clubs were once hailed as an innovative new solution to tackling air pollution and the spiralling costs of driving.
PORTRAITS fashion to feathers
28th March 2012
Justin de Villeneuve photographic exhibition at London Wetland Centre An elegant new exhibition – PORTRAITS fashion to feathers – at WWT London Wetland Centre pairs images of models and rock stars with exotic birds and highlights some striking similarities. Iconic … Continue reading →
Event Reminder: St Margarets Christmas Fair - 4 December 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
_The St Margarets Traders Association proudly presents..._
The St Margarets Christmas Fair - "Sunday 4^th^ December 2011 from 11.00am
Crown Road St Margarets.":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/fair/200705143078
Strike Closures - 30 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
Please be aware that many local schools and businesses will be closed in support of the national public service worker strike action on 30th November 2011, including: St Stephens C.E. Junior School Orleans Infants School The National Archives If you...
Occupy London and the Gardeners
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
The Occupy London protest is not the first to have upset the good people of St Paul's. There were similar ructions in 1345. Then the dispute was not about anti-capitalism but about fruit and veg... and chickens.
Volunteer Minibus Driver Needed
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
HANDS Caregroup are looking for a volunteer minibus driver (Midas trained) who is available once a fortnight on a Thursday between 12.00 and 17.00. They would need to collect the minibus from Richmond and Kingston Community Transport and then pick up 8 clients to take them shopping at Tesco, Mogden Lane and then take them home afterwards and drop the bus back to the depot. Small expenses are available.
Regular Volunteer helpers/escorts would be available to support the clients and driver.
Poems in the Park Attracts 650 Local Poets
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
Young and older poets from St Margaret’s and Twickenham were among the 22 shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Poems in the Park competition organised by The Friends of Richmond Park and Sheengate Publishing (publishers of The Richmond and Elmbridge and...
Initial Responses to Pollution Damage of the River Crane
by St Margarets Community Website
24th November 2011
Late last month there was a devastating pollution incident on the River Crane that killed at least 10,000 fish and is likely to take several years to fully recover from. The Friends of the River Crane Environment (FORCE) is a local volunteer group that has been working to improve the Crane corridor for the last eight years and last Sunday the group held its first volunteer event since the pollution spill.
Bespoke Disability Equality Training
by Shape
24th November 2011
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Traveller exhibition pops up in Hampton
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A pop-up art exhibition is one that can spring to life anywhere conjuring up different feelings, thoughts and ideas.
Students suspended for weapons offences
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
Eight children were expelled or suspended from schools in the borough for possessing a weapon during the last academic last year.
Marshgate Primary School pupils meet minister on Aghanistan
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A group of students from Marshgate Primary School were set to meet Minister for International Development Alan Duncan on Thursday, November 24.
Richmond Park Academy goes vocational
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
Richmond Park Academy (RPA) students have been building up skills for the future by taking part in two new vocational courses.
Richmond police issue internet fraud warning ahead of Christmas shopping
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
Police have warned residents to be wary of internet fraud during the Christmas shopping period.
Richmond Park deer stampede video is web sensation
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
VIDEO: A dog walker has become an internet sensation after a video of him chasing his dog, chasing deer in Richmond Park was posted on YouTube.
Goldsmith sacked from envoy role over EU vote
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
Zac Goldsmith has been sacked as the Prime Minister’s climate change envoy for defying party bosses in a crucial Commons vote.
Calendar to help Twickenham church's £1m refurbishment
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
An award-winning photographer has produced a calendar to help raise money for a £1m refurbishment to Twickenham United Reformed Church.
Councillor's baby attends first meeting
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
Councillor Virginia Morris welcomed her new born son to his first council meeting last week, at four weeks old.
East Sheen Primary School up 50 in Sunday Times schools list
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
Pupils and teachers at East Sheen Primary School have been celebrating after flying up the Sunday Times list of top 100 state primary schools in the country.
Crane cleanup under way
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
Youngsters from a Green Flag Eco-school last week showed their concern over the devastation from the pollution spill into the River Crane.
Orleans Infant School gives poppies a new twist
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
Putting their own special twist on the tradition of donning poppies for Remembrance Day children at Orleans Infant school marked November 11 gathering around a giant poppy.
Amputee wins £160k compensation from Richmond Council
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A grandfather who needed to have his fractured leg amputated after he fell into a hole in a park has won £160,000 in compensation.
Magistrates could quit following courts shake up
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
From January, magistrates’ courts in Wimbledon, Battersea and Richmond will each specialise in certain types of case – rather than just hearing those from the immediate neighbourhood.
Richmond Council's tunnel position scrutinised
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
Richmond Council’s position on the Thames Tunnel Commission has come under scrutiny.
Ace pet detectives lead search for Mortlake's Munch
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
A crack-squad of search and rescue specialists caused a flurry of excitement when they descended on Mortlake.
Next Time I'll Sing to You offers something to think about
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
The first revival for many years of James Saunders’ startling and innovative 1963 play, Next Time I'll Sing to You is currently showing at the Orange Tree theatre, brought to the audience through renowned director, Anthony Clark.
Richard Morant dies, aged 66
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
A respected British actor will forever be remembered for his generous and loving nature, after his death at the age of 66.
Former chief sub-editor was a “living legend to everyone who met him”
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
Late in the 1960s John Vivian limped into the Surrey Comet and asked the then editor, Brian West, for a job.
Sixth form plans could cost Richmond Council £25m
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
The council’s plans for new sixth forms at five of the borough’s secondary schools are set to cost taxpayers more than £25m.
School based on Beatles' guru's teachings applies for Hampton site
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
Children would learn meditation techniques used by the Beatles at a proposed new Maharashi free school.
Winning women raise money for charity
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
Some of Richmond’s leading business women turned out to support charitable group Arthritis Research UK, and pick up tips for driving their enterprises through in future, at a women-only event at The Lensbury Club on Thursday, November 10.
Miracle mallards: ducklings hatch in November
28th March 2012
A mallard at London Wetland Centre has hatched a clutch of 11 ducklings, about six months later (or perhaps earlier?) than usual. The ducklings, which should have made an appearance sometime between April and June, are enjoying the winter sunshine … Continue reading →
Richmond Council to remove CCTV cars
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
Unpopular CCTV spy cars that illegally issued more than 18,500 parking fines are set to be taken off the road permanently.
Lorry sheds load of confidential papers
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
Motorists suffered traffic chaos when this lorry shed its load of papers across the road.
Children in Need in full swing in Richmond
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
Pudsey the bear is returning to the borough today in aid of Children in Need 2011, which will see residents raising money for the children's charity in a variety of ways.
Hampton School first XV named team of the month
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A young rugby squad has been named “school team of the month” by a leading magazine.
Brian Paddick holds Bushy Park talks
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Brian Paddick visited Bushy Park to talk about his concerns over cuts to its funding.
In Memorium
by St Margarets Community Website
18th November 2011
‘Go tell the Spartans, thou that passeth by, That faithful to their precepts, here we lie’ Simonides of Ceos (556-468 BC) Last weekend we marked Armistice Day and that moment at the end of the 1st World War when...
Local Schools Statutory Proposals Now Online
by St Margarets Community Website
18th November 2011
The statutory proposals to convert Orleans Infant & Nursery School and St Stephen’s Church of England Junior School from three-form entry infant and junior schools into two-form entry all-through primary schools have been published in the Richmond and Twickenham times...
Twickenham Film Studios, Richmond Council and Recycling
by St Margarets Community Website
18th November 2011
Twickenham Film Studios have asked the council to consider removing the recycling bins from the council property adjacent to The Barons. The studios have decided that the bins are not suitable for outside their main reception area and request...
Calling All Aspiring Rowers and Coxes
by St Margarets Community Website
18th November 2011
_Twickenham Rowing Club welcomes new and aspiring rowers and coxes!_
What better way to get fit than to join Twickenham Rowing Club where for less than it costs to join a gym you get coaching, a regularly updated training programme, peers with which to train and enjoy social evenings, and the opportunity to embrace your competitive spirit in all-round-the-year races.
We also seek coxswains for our boats - Coxes have the very important role of steering crews towards a Win, and to give instructions and commands about what needs to be done, motivate your rowers and finally coach from within the boat.
Twickenham Rowing Club is a welcoming open club and accepts people of all ages and abilities. We offer a number of different squads for experienced rowers and run regular courses for beginners of all ages.
Twickenham Specsavers gives hearing a go
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
Twickenham Specsavers is turning its attention to ears this week, when it launches a new hearing screener.
Arvon – One Extraordinary Week
17th November 2011
A group of seventeen students from St Benedict’s School, Ealing, were lucky enough to spend an intensive week of reading, reflecting and writing in the depths of the Shropshire countryside. Their home was playwright John Osborne’s house, The Hurst, now part of the Arvon family. Authors Christopher Wakling and Helen Cross, and poet Neil Rollinson enthused the young writers and a wonderfully creative week culminated with the production of ‘Ink’ – an anthology of prose and poetry.
Richmond cinema hosts opera live from New York
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
Film goers have a chance to experience a unique cinematic event this December as one Richmond cinema prepares to screen opera performances live from New York on the big screen.
Twickenham art auction raises £11.5k
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
An art auction in Twickenham raised £11,500 for Richmond’s Environment Trust last week.
Christ's School opens new building
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
Welcoming a very special visitor to their school pupils and teachers at Christ’s School, Richmond, proudly showed off an array of new school buildings on Thursday, November 3.
Hundreds descend on Heathrow meeting
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
More than 250 people packed a public meeting to ask BAA executives about night flights at Heathrow and the airport’s controversial runway trials.
Meditation workshop for domestic abuse charity
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A two-day workshop is being held to raise money for a charity that helps victims of domestic violence.
Richmond drives new business opportunities
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A drive to bring new businesses to Richmond has helped highlight unique opportunities within the area.
Beware of Bogus Force Representative
by St Margarets Community Website
16th November 2011
Heathfield Safer Neighbourhood Team have informed us that a man has been calling door to door in the Crane Park area, claiming to be working on behalf of the Friends of the river Crane Environment (FORCE) and requesting bank details...
Barnes duo king and queen of the stage
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
Acting stalwarts Isla Blair and Julian Glover, from Barnes, are set to take to the stage in a special performance of the production Kings and Queens.
Super-fit oldies pump some iron
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
These active oldies showed they were still fighting fit when they visited a gym recently.
Zac Goldsmith helps take a bite out of food waste
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has been helping highlight the importance of tackling food waste and praised a project to try and educate businesses to reduce food waste.
Hard hats on for Barn Elms transformation
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
Work is under way on a £2.3m project to transform a plot of land on Barnes playing fields into a sporting hub.
Paddling peregrines and baffled daffodils at WWT London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
The warm winter weather has caused a flurry of unseasonal activity at WWT London Wetland Centre. Temperatures of 16C and clear blue skies proved too much for a couple of peregrines which were seen paddling, up to their breasts, off … Continue reading →
Hampton School boys selected for English National Opera
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
Two talented schoolboys have been chosen by a world famous opera company to sing in Puccini’s Tosca.
Barnes boutique plans advent fun
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A popular Barnes boutique is gearing up for the festive season and has planned a special event to mark the start of the Christmas festivities.
Woman dies after suffering cardiac arrest
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A woman died in Hampton Court Green this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Woman taken to hospital following Clifden Road crash
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
Ambulance crews were called to Clifden Road, Twickenham, this morning following a road traffic collision.
Firefighters rush to petrol leak car
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
Firefighters rushed to a car that was spotted leaking petrol in a residential road in Twickenham last week, to prevent the fuel catching fire.
Injury leads to "easy-going" triathlon
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
Getting injured while training is something every athlete dreads, but for one determined East Sheen resident even picking up an injury while training for a marathon could not stop her in her tracks.
A taste of Chinese life for Richmond Park Academy headteacher
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
Facing her life-long dislike of flying to journey halfway across the globe and learn about Chinese culture Richmond Park Academy’s (RPA) headteacher had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn what Chinese life was really like.
Whitton gets aboard the Lidl bus
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
Ahead of the new Lidl opening in Whitton next week, the Lidl team have hit the road for a festive charity tour of the UK.
Rufus hound brings Teddington man a new PC
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
Comedian Rufus Hound gave a Teddington resident a new PC this week as part of a Microsoft campaign.
Twickenham youngsters raise thousands for charity
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
Children from a primary school in Twickenham raised more than £3,000 for a new school hall at a duathlon last week.
East Twickenham community group launches
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
A new community group in East Twickenham launched on the 25th birthday of a long-standing community group in the area this weekend.
River Crane Pollution Update - 10 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
12th November 2011
Rob Gray gave the FORCE AGM on 10th November 2011 the inside story: the cause was a jammed ‘penstock’ (a sluice or floodgate for regulating the flow from a pent body of water, as in a watermill) at the point...
Literary salon opens in Richmond tomorrow
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
The borough’s first ‘literary salon’ will be held in Twickenham next week as part of Richmond’s annual literature festival.
Atmospheric paintings on display in Teddington
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
A one woman show of intensely atmospheric paintings and limited edition prints will be exhibited in Teddington later this month.
Olympic torch passing through Richmond twice
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
Richmond will be the only borough to see the Olympic torch twice during the summer games, and local taxpayers may well have to foot the bill for the privilege.
National Physical Laboratory trains Ethiopian teachers
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), based in Teddington, teamed up with the Institute of Physics (IoP), to provide a week of training for physics teachers in Ethiopia.
Two girls turn 11 on the 11th of the 11th
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
Birthdays are an exciting proposition for all youngsters, especially as they generally include a whole host of gifts and a party.
Lovers Lights opening in Twickenham Green
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
A local designer from Hampton Wick is opening a new art gallery in Twickenham Green next week.
Boom! Boom! Out Goes the Lights!
by St Margarets Community Website
11th November 2011
Last week the power failed twice in St Margarets. The first time was just before noon on Wednesday, 26^th^ October. The radio fell silent, the fridge stopped humming and the computer rolled over and died. After a few of minutes of confused scrabbling around on the phone I finally found a nice pre-recorded woman who told me that Twickenham, Brentford and Isleworth were experiencing "a power outage" and not to worry too much about the food in the freezer. _"Normal service will be resumed in two to three hours"_, she said - and it was. It was announced later that the "outage" was caused by equipment failure.
River Crane Pollution Update from FORCE
by St Margarets Community Website
11th November 2011
h4. Summary
* Lakes at Syon Park affected as well as Northumberland and Crane rivers.
* An estimated 10,000 fish are now believed to have been killed
* Water quality has benefited substantially from heavy rain over the weekend but people and pets still advised to stay out of the water
* Thames Water have accepted responsibility
* Thames Water are likely to be prosecuted
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Olympic Torch to Visit Richmond Twice - 24 and 27 July 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
11th November 2011
In the week that Richmond upon Thames has been confirmed as a host for the Olympic Torch Relay next July, the Leader of Richmond Council has urged organisers to ensure that the Council is fairly funded for all the local...
Event Reminder: A Scottish Evening - 24 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
11th November 2011
Integrated Neurological Services, a local charity supporting people who have Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or Stroke on "Thursday, 24^th^ November at 7.30pm in Clarendon Hall, York House":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/party/200705143125 present:
h4=. A Scottish Evening
Guests arrive from 7.30pm, drinks followed by a traditional Scottish meal. Scottish dancers will then perform and afterwards invite guests to get up and join them with dancing led by the Richmond Caledonian Society.
Event Reminder: Subterranean Jewels - 8 December 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
11th November 2011
A fundraising evening for the Environment Trust for Richmond upon Thames at Orleans House Coach House on "Thursday, 8^th^ December 2011 from 7 to 9:30pm.":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/event/200705143124
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust celebrates 65 years
28th March 2012
One of the world’s largest wetland conservation organisations celebrates its 65th anniversary today (10 November). The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has saved species, pioneered scientific research and helped governments and communities reap widespread benefits from wetlands. Since its formation at … Continue reading →
Environment Trust's art auction
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
Twickenham Farmers’ Market by Jill Storey is just one of the many images from around the borough, that will be featured in the Environment Trust’s annual Art Auction tonight.
Event Reminder: The Therapy Charity - 14 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
10th November 2011
Changez Charity for alternative therapy presents an evening of pure indulgence. On MONDAY 14th November 2011 we will be holding a CHARITY CHRISTMAS PAMPERING FAIR at ‘The Winning Post’ Chertsey Road, Whitton, Twickenham, Greater London TW2 6LS. between 6 and...
Kew Rotary armed with alarms for awareness week
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
Rotarians in Kew Gardens have been busy spreading awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of CO-Awareness week which starts on Monday, November 21.
Borough's sporting best ready for 2012
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
More than 60 youngsters will be racing to keep the borough’s sporting reputation high in the next two weeks, as they compete in the first of the London Youth Games 2012 events.
Strawberry Hill House wins architecture award
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
Strawberry Hill House was the joint winner of an architectural award that recognises vision and commitment to restore Georgian buildings and landscapes across the UK.
Richmond Council gets £3.9m for school places
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
An additional £3.9m will be given to Richmond Council to address the shortage of school places in the borough.
Train delays after level crossing crash
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
Commuters faced delays this morning following an accident at Mortlake railway crossing.
Richmond Seeks Youth Laureate
by St Margarets Community Website
8th November 2011
Aspiring writers, pick up your pens! The new Young People’s festival, which is part of the borough’s Literature Festival is seeking a Youth Laureate this November. For the first time ever, in addition to the main Literature Festival, young people...
Workshops helping businesses go green
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
Carbon management workshops are being set up to help companies get green and get rich doing it.
X Factor finalists bring a festive treat to the Stoop
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
Twickenham Stadium will once again play host to some of this year’s X Factor finalists.
Charity fuels the fire for reading
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a special gala book reading during Richmond Literature festival.
Blooming good businesses to be celebrated at awards
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
Bloom-loving business leaders are being invited to mark Richmond’s successful London and Britain in Bloom bids at a special celebration ceremony.
All smiles at Whitton dental practice
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A dental practice in Whitton is offering free oral screening examinations throughout November as part of Mouth Cancer Action month.
Catholic school consltation will take place
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
Richmond Council resolved to hold a borough-wide public consultation into school places once the Government gives the diocese permission to publish its proposals and the dioceses formally applies to the council.
Victorian evening returns to Richmond after 10-year wait
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
Following a 10-year absence, Richmond Green and Hill Rise will become a hub of historical activity with a street parade, live entertainment and charity stalls selling seasonal nibbles as Victorian Evening comes back to the borough.
Violent robber behind bars after manhunt
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A violent robber has been caught following an intensive two-day manhunt.
Bike advice from Twickenham SNT team
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
Residents have been receiving tips on how to stop thieves cycling off with their beloved bikes.
Lord gives talk to Waldegrave girls
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
A member of the House of Lords gave a talk to pupils at a school in Twickenham this week to encourage them to engage more with the political and parliamentary process.
Cops clean up in Halloween action
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
A Halloween weekend coup by a new special constables’ team saw seven people arrested and action taken against a further 14 for other offences.
Fire brigade set to tweet every bonfire night call out
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
London firefighters will tweet about every fire its crews are called out to tonight as the capital prepares for the biggest bonfire night in five years.
'Children in Need' Rock n' Roll Hop
by St Margarets Community Website
5th November 2011
“I wanna be your Teddy Bear!” ELVIS PUDSEY This is the time of the year when minds turn to fireworks, fallen leaves and fundraising for the BBC’s annual ‘Children in Need’ Appeal for disadvantaged children around the U.K. This...
Landscape gardener commemorated by English Heritage
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
A revolutionary landscape gardener is to be commemorated with a blue English Heritage plaque at Hampton Court Palace next week.
Winning Post passes refurbishment hurdle
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
A pub in Twickenham re-opened this weekend after a £400,000 refurbishment.
Poor reception for mobile mast work
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
Mobile phone users in Teddington have been left without signal after developers started demolishing masts on top of a derelict office block.
A light-hearted side to Vince Cable's data dump
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
It was not all serious private information leaked due to careless document disposal – there was also a much lighter side to found documents.
Dr Cable's diary contained flight details, drivers' numbers and more
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
The Business Secretary’s diary of appointments is laid bare in the discarded documents – posing serious security concerns if it fell into the wrong hands.
EXCLUSIVE: Vince Cable's office puts details at risk
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
Vince Cable’s office has for months put hundreds of his constituents at risk of identity fraud by carelessly dumping sensitive papers and letters.
Vince Cable's apology in full
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
Twickenham MP Vince Cable has issued an apology to consituents after the Richmond and Twickenham Times broke news confidential information was being left outisde his consituency office. See the letter in full here.
Big victory in battle for Barn Elms
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
Sensational news for Barn Elms campaigners this morning, after Thames Water announced the playing fields were no longer the preferred site for a shaft entrance.
EXCLUSIVE: Cable whistleblower, read where it all began
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
“Careless and irresponsible” is how an outraged member of the public described Twickenham MP Vince Cable’s attitude to disposing of correspondence, after finding bags of confidential and personal letters discarded in the street.
EXCLUSIVE: Sensational Vince Cable revalations
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
Vince Cable has apologised to all of his constituents in Twickenham. Find out why ONLY in the Richmond and Twickenham Times this week.
Major Pollution Damage to the River Crane
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd November 2011
FORCE trustees and members have been very saddened to see the effects of a major pollution incident in the River Crane over the last few days. This has been caused by raw sewage flowing into the river by the A4 Bath Road between Saturday night and early Monday morning due to a defective valve on the two metre diameter sewer that services the Heathrow area.
On Sunday there was clear evidence of a major fish kill along the 10 kilometres of the lower River Crane, as well as the 5 kilometre linked channel known as the Duke of Northumberland's River (DNR). The Environment Agency stated at the time that around 3,000 fish were believed dead. By Monday the lower Crane resembled an open sewer, local people were visibly shocked by its appearance and the smell was forcing people to cover their faces with scarves and handkerchiefs.
The Environment Agency (EA) has described this as a "devastating raw sewage spill" which has effectively "wiped out" the aquatic life in the lower 10 kilometres of the River Crane, considering it to be "the most serious incident we have had on a tributary of the River Thames for several years".
Event Reminder: Thames Riverside Walk
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd November 2011
_Saturday 26th November - 10.00 am - 12 noon approx._
Explore the River from Richmond half lock to Richmond Bridge. Find out about the history and the function of Richmond half lock and the work of Port of London Authority from the lock-keeper himself.
Walk along the foreshore with the Richmond Archaeological Society and discover the Tudor wharf of Richmond Palace. Learn about what lives in and around the river with aquatic ecologist Joe Pecorelli, and meet the traditional boat builders at Richmond Bridge. Who knows what exciting discoveries may be made as the walk coincides with the annual draw off when the the river is allowed to drop to its natural level.
The Obelisks
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd November 2011
About 20 years ago I was walking home along the towpath between Twickenham Bridge and Richmond Lock when an elderly man stopped me.
"Do you know what they are?" he asked, waving his arm in the vague direction of the two obelisks in the Old Deer Park. Thinking that he was a visitor to the area I was about to tell him that I didn't when he launched into this story...
Smarter St Stephens Duathlon was a Huge Success
by St Margarets Community Website
3rd November 2011
The Smarter St Stephen's first ever Duathlon took place on Wednesday, 2 November 2011 in Moormead Park. An amazing all day event with over 300 pupils from St Stephen's School taking part. The children, aged 7 - 11, had to run, cycle and run again around Moormead Park to raise money for the Smarter St Stephen's campaign. Local Estate Agent, Churchills, sponsored the event and England Rugby International, Simon Shaw, presented the trophies in a school assembly.
Petersham cows heading away for the winter
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
Sharing a snack of apples and basking in what could be the last of the good weather, the cows of Petersham Meadows and their friendly herdsman said goodbye for another year.
Harrods Internships for St Benedict’s Students
3rd November 2011
Five St Benedict’s Sixth Form students completed internships at Harrods during the summer. They had the opportunity to fulfil a number of roles in Marketing, Public Relations and Buying, and the experiences they gained were truly extraordinary. Oliwia Henshaw, Tess Fawcett, George de Cintra, Daniel Rodgers and Kisanet Yohannes showcased their experiences and shared their ideas with an audience of parents, school staff and members of the Harrods team, including Harrods Director Marigay McKee.
RACC gets £300k entrepreneur boost
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
Richmond Adult Community College (RACC) has received more than £300,000 for a new entrepreneurial development project.
RCVS event looking for volunteers today
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A volunteer service has urged potential trustees to come forward and help run charity groups.
Mast campaigners left without signal
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
Mobile phone users in Teddington have been left without signal after developers started demolishing masts on top of a derelict office block.
Last chance to enter – autumn heat in photography competition draws to a close
28th March 2012
Autumn is a wonderful time for photographers. The trees put on a display of gorgeous orange, red and yellow hues and the ducks returning to the UK for the winter are dressed in their … Continue reading →
Time running out for shoebox generosity
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
People are being urged to help make this festive season one to remember for disadvantaged children across the globe.
Super sewer could be replaced by "cheaper, shorter" alternative
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
London's sewage problems might be solved by a tunnel that is half as long, and costs half as much as Thames Water's £3.6bn super sewer, a new report has found.
River Crane 'destroyed' by sewage spill
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
Thames Water has pledged to repair the damage caused by the river Crane sewage spill, but local residents feel it is already too late.
East Sheen application sparks fears of 'another Trafalgar'
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A controversial proposal to demolish a building dating back to 1872 and rebuild all but the remaining front facade has sparked uproar.
Sharp shooting scouts win rifle championships
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
Eagle-eyed Hampton youngsters were right on target when they won the 35th national scout rifle championships for the fourth time running.
Bonfire safety warning issued
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
Bonfire night revellers have been reminded to take extra care when enjoying themselves on Saturday, November 5.
Cyclists get bike security advice
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
Residents have been receiving tips on how to stop thieves cycling off with their beloved bikes.
Choir donates concert profits to charity
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A choir donated all the proceeds of a concert to the Crossway Pregnancy Crisis Centre.
Adult college gets £300,000 funding
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
Richmond Adult Community College (RACC) has received more than £300,000 of funding for a new entrepreneurial development project.
River Crane Polluted
by St Margarets Community Website
31st October 2011
A two-metre valve (penstock) in a major sewer serving Heathrow Airport jammed shut on Saturday afternoon at Cranford Bridge on the A4 Bath Road while engineers carried out routine maintenance. Initial attempts to re-open the valve were unsuccessful but,...
Chez Stephan Haircut, Blow Dry, and L'Oréal Treatment £29
31st October 2011
Just £29 gets you a haircut, blow dry, and a L'Oréal treatment (a £80 value). This stylish salon feels like it has just been transported to London from a chic Parisian street. You'll admire the art on the walls whilst the team of stylists show off their scissor skills to give your hair a bit of French flair.
Location 26 Lacy Road, Putney
http://livingsoci.al/v9pylb
Incredible Massage for £22 (usual worth £85)
31st October 2011
A reflexology, shiatsu, or deep tissue massage at ProActive Clinic for £22 (worth £85). ProActive Clinic specialises in alternative therapies which aim to promote health, including
shiatsu - to help restore balance and harmony to the body
reflexology - designed to stimulate different parts of the feet to help alleviate chronic complaints such as migraines and arthritis
deep tissue massage - tackles muscle pain and stiffness.
Location: South Kensington
http://livingsoci.al/v9pylb
Richmond Housing Partnership holds its One Event
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) is gearing up for its big work, training and volunteer event on Tuesday, November 1.
Kew Art Studios hosts its first Christmas exhibit
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
Prints, paintings and tapestry are just some of the things which will be on offer when Kew Art Studio host their first ever Christmas exhibition this year.
Hampton Hill shop opens
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
A charity that tackles deprivation and social isolation has opened a new arts and crafts shop in an innovative bid to make up for reductions in funding.
Richmond hill named in top 10 descents
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
Cyclists in Richmond have been brimming with pride after hearing a favourite local spot has been named one of the UK’s top 10 hills to cycle down.
Hampton inspires Tuscan artist
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
With its picturesque landscapes and rich heritage, Hampton has inspired countless artists over the years.
Man wins battle of the booze, but only just
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
Stepping up to the plate and showing off their beer knowledge, two pint-loving experts took on a battle of the sexes food and drink matching challenge.
Richmond Theatre ready for panto season
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
The advent calendars are in the shops, Christmas lights are starting to appear and Richmond Theatre is gearing up for the start of the pantomime season.
Seb Coe opens university sports centre
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
Olympic athletes and Sebastian Coe visited St Mary’s University to open its new £8.25m sports centre.
La Petit Mort comes to Petersham Playhouse
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
Marking Halloween with a night of food, frights and theatrical entertainment newly established Petersham Playhouse will host a special Halloween event called La Petite Mort.
Richmond Council to kick bad parking to the curb
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
Disability advice and information charity Richmond Aid has praised Richmond Council’s move to stop motorists parking across drop curbs in the borough.
Waldegrave School given teaching school status
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A school in Twickenham is among one of the first in the country to join a pioneering programme to raise standards at other schools in the borough.
Extinguisher removal for residents' safety
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
Residents living in Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) properties have been told the removal of fire extinguishers from common areas in their blocks of flats was for their own safety.
Tone Up Voice Workshops
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
Inspiring creativity, confidence and well-being. This new and unique approach to health and wellbeing uses breathing, warm ups, stretches, and rhythmic and vocal exercises to develop the power and range of your voice and gain confidence in singing and speaking....
7 January 1928 - The Day That St Margarets Flooded
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
The warning signs were in the local newspapers for all to see...
* "Kew Garden sustained greater damage by the recent frost and snowfall than had been experienced for 40 years"
* "Owing to the strong steam it took three tugs to tow and push two coal lighters through the centre arch of Richmond Bridge on Tuesday."
* "Twenty three degrees of frost were registered at Kew Observatory at 7.00am last Saturday - a record low temperature for 1927."
* "The thaw was accompanied during the night by the wind which at times rose to gale force. These heavy gusts, together with the thud of snow falling from the roofs, kept many Londoners awake."
Guy Fawkes Night and Fireworks 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
h3. Friday 4^th^ November 2011
h4. Kingsmeadow Athletics Stadium - Kingston
_The Kingston fireworks display promises to be a massive London fireworks event, with a huge display, family attractions and more kicking off at Kingsmeadow Athletics Stadium._
* gates 6.30pm, display 8pm
* Admission: Adults £6.00, children aged 5-11 £4.00
** Advance Tickets: Adults £4.00, children aged 5-11 £3.00
Twickenham Station Development - Public Meeting on 18 October 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
The meeting at York House, organised by TRAG, was attended by more than 200 local residents and councillors. Attendees were: Shocked by the true scale of Solums’ high-rise residential tower blocks, the resulting wall of development, and the poor...
Art event at Teddington Tennis Club
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Leaving their mark on an innovative piece of art, visitors to Teddington Tennis Club took to the courts to paint with their feet this weekend.
Halloween harassment warning from Richmond police and council
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Teenagers who set out to harass their neighbours could be in for more tricks than treats this Halloween.
Twickenham group pleased with station response
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
The campaign group opposing current Twickenham station redevelopment plans have received dozens of responses on the issue.
"Super-sewer" findings to be announced on Monday
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
The recommendations of an investigation into Thames Water's proposed Thames Tunnel will be made public on Monday.
Whitton searching for artist in residence
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Artists are being invited to apply to become Whitton’s artist in residence.
Plans rejected amid Barnes High Street concerns
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A bid to convert an empty shop in Barnes into an estate agent has been rejected amid claims the landlord kept rents high and priced smaller shops out of the market.
Warning as con artists target Barnes elderly
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Police have issued a stark warning to elderly residents after six pensioners became the targets of door-to-door fraudsters in the space of one week.
Local cricketers stump up donations
28th March 2012
Ducks at Kew Cricket Club have been put to good use, helping out their feathered friends at nearby WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes. Scoring a duck – being bowled out without scoring any runs – would normally be a … Continue reading →
Renovations helps primary school expansion
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Two primary schools will renovate their buildings to increase the number of places, as part of a long-term plan to relieve growing pressure.
Business invited to In Bloom celebration
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Richmond businesses are being called upon to join in the borough’s Britain in Bloom celebrations.
Twickenham improvements up for discussion
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Twickenham businesses have been invited to a public meeting on Monday, October 31, to discuss how to improve shop fronts in the town centre.
Books, Glorious Books
25th October 2011
St Benedict's Junior School celebrated Book Week at the beginning of October. The highlight was 'Dressing-up Day' with children and staff coming dressed as their favourite book character. On one day everyone stopped work for half an hour and settled down in classrooms and corridors to read. Older children shared books with younger ones and Year 6 even made their own charming picture books to share with children in the Nursery.
Meet the Travel Experts at Strawberry Hill House - 19 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
Spend an inspiring day at historic Strawberry Hill House and plan your next holiday with expert assistance Old Isleworth-based Sunvil and its sister companies Expert Africa and GIC The Villa Collection are hosting a ‘Meet the Travel Experts’ event at...
Announcing the Opening of Dolly Rock
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
The "St Margarets Traders Association":http://www.mystmargarets.com is proud to announce the latest edition to St Margarets - *Dolly Rock boutique* at 14 Crown Road St Margarets.
Dolly Rock opens on Thursday 3^rd^ November.
Event Reminder: Working Mums Networking Evening - 10 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
For Sanity’s Sake’s Working Mums Networking event at the Cabbage Patch Pub is an evening to help local working mums, those looking to return to work or those looking to start-up their own business get together to learn from...
Rare plant blooms again, and frogs croak their confusion
28th March 2012
It is rare enough to see a Deptford Pink in bloom as these nationally scarce plants are hard to find, but to discover one blossoming into October is unheard of. These delicate pink flowers usually come out in June until … Continue reading →
Lib Dems Call Extraordinary Council Meeting for Clifden Road
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
Lib Dems call extraordinary council meeting to press for consultation on new school Richmond’s Liberal Democrats have called an extraordinary council meeting to press for consultation with parents before the council takes a decision on a new catholic secondary school...
Richmond Council Denies Offering Site for Catholic School
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
The controversy in the London Borough of Richmond about the plan for a new Catholic secondary school took a surprising turn last night when the Council denied that any decision had been taken to offer the proposed site to the...
The Thames Valley Cotton Fields
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
bq. "I have heartaches, I have blues. No matter what you got, the blues is there. 'Cause that's all I know - the blues."
??John Lee Hooker??
In the early 60's something rather strange was taking place in Britain and particularly around Twickenham. Roy Carr of the 'New Musical Express' summed it up rather neatly...
bq. "Squeezed into off-the-peg Italian mohair bumfreezers and cuban heel boots, earnest young singers attempted to disguise regional accents as they made their chest beating claims...."Ah'm A King Bee.....", "Ah'm Yo Hoochie Coochie Man...", or just plain "Ah'm A Ma'an..." before crowing on about mojos, lemon squeezers, wang dang doodles, crawlin' king snakes, hell hounds on their trail, American cities most would never get to visit and all those pretty women allegedly left panting for a repeat 60-minutes more of their inexhaustible favours."
_White middle class boys had just discovered the blues!_
Local Boys Help Raise Money for Charity
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
Hampton Wick based charity, Jeevika Trust's youngest ever walker, along with his brother and 30 other walkers have helped the charity to raise over £2000 for water projects in rural India.
Six year old Cameron and his little brother Ryan, four, who attend Orleans Infant School and are from St Margarets, took part in the charity's annual sponsored Walk for Water through Bushy Park and along the Thames towpath on Sunday 25^th^ September along with other friends and supporters of the charity. Ryan was picked up by his dad half way round the 6 mile route after doing a sterling job, but Cameron had so much energy at the end, he ran home! Liz, the charitable boys' mum said 'The boys and I had a great time doing it together. Ryan did a super job to get as far as Ham House, and Cameron felt so wonderful at the end, that after our bus ride to Twickenham, he ran the last half mile home. I am so proud of them - the sponsorship is still coming in and it looks like they have managed to raise well over £100.'
Local wildlife warden helps save world’s rarest duck
28th March 2012
Film about the project opens at London Wetland Centre A local wildlife warden from WWT London Wetland Centre has been instrumental in leading a vital conservation mission to Madagascar. Londoner Idris Bhatti’s trip to the island in the Indian Ocean … Continue reading →
Event Reminder: Halloween Disco - 29 October 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
On "Saturday 29^th^ October 2011 from 10am to 12pm":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/party/200705143061 in Winchester Hall, the National Childbirth Trust, Twickenham and Diddi Dance bring you Halloween Disco!
* Fancy Dress!
* Spooky Treats!
* Face Painting!
* Tea and Coffee!
Applying for Reception Place at St Stephens 2012/13
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
Any local parents who have already applied online for a reception place for September 2012 entry and who wish to add St Stephen’s as a preference, can do so, by the closing-date of Sunday, 15th January 2012, by logging-in again...
Orleans Infants and St Stephens to Convert to Primary Schools by September 2012
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
It appears that the Richmond Council has finally found some money and are going to push St Stephens CE Junior School and Orleans Infants School to renovate their buildings and become primary schools, each with two form entry with 60...
The Cottingley Fairies
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
In the summer of 1917, in the small village of Cottingley in Yorkshire, 15 year old Elsie Wright and her 10 year old cousin Frances Griffiths were enjoying a holiday together. Frances had just arrived with her mother from South Africa and was staying with Elsie in Yorkshire while Frances's father was away fighting the war in France. The two girls spent the summer playing in the woods that ran behind Elsie's house... and it was in these quiet woods that Elsie and Frances meet the fairies.
Music at the St Margarets Christmas Fair
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
_Want to play at the Christmas Fair?_
The 2011 St Margarets Christmas Fair takes place on Sunday 4^th^ December in Crown Road. If you are interesting in showcasing your band or group at the fair please contact Alistair at "livemusic@blueyonder.co.uk":mailto:livemusic@blueyonder.co.uk.
Over 50s flock in their hundreds to the Full of Life Fair
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
500 of Richmond's senior residents took part in Yoga, voice workshops, dance sessions and Pilates amongst a range of other activities at Richmond Council's annual Full of Life Fair that took place on Thursday, 6 October 2011.
The event, which was held at the Harlequins Rugby Club in Twickenham, featured a selection of over 60 informative stalls ranging from advice on Council services to volunteering, housing and care options, health checks and information on local arts, culture and fitness.
Event Reminder: ETNA's 25th Birthday Party - 5 November 2011
by St Margarets Community Website
27th October 2011
There willl be a 25th Birthday Party for the _East Twickenham Neighbourhood Association_ on "Saturday, 5th November from 1.30pm":http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/event/party/200705143102, at the ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, TW1 2AR. Find out what goes on at the centre. Enjoy displays, performances and activities. Grab a bite to eat from the barbecue and a drink from the bar. And buy some raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes donated by local traders. Come and find out what you've been missing!
Bats and spiders weekend at London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
If you’ve never seen a curly haired tarantula or the closest you’ve been to a bat is as it swoops by overhead, then head down to WWT London Wetland Centre on 22 and 23 October. A display of spiders and … Continue reading →
8Th October 2011 8pm
5th October 2011
The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue are joined by Mike Gunn, Debra Jane Appleby and Christophe Davidson for a brilliant night of comedy.
Reserve tickets via www.bearcatcomedy.co.uk
Rare plant blooms again
28th March 2012
And frogs croak their confusion It is rare enough to see a Deptford Pink in bloom as these nationally scarce plants are hard to find, but to discover one blossoming into October is unheard of. These delicate pink flowers usually … Continue reading →
Urban Krav Maga Self Defence - Five Classes for £12
3rd October 2011
Urban Krav Maga Self Defence is offering a five-class pass for just £12 (a £30 value) or ten classes for only £24 (a £60 value).
Take a swing at the London self-defence school, where you will learn Urban Krav Maga, which is a scenario-based system that teaches students the best way to deal with a violent situation, focussing on the ten most common methods of street attack in the UK.
Locations: Central London locations, Putney, Hammersmith & Ealing
For More http://livingsoci.al/qpKdgV
Valentina Fine Foods Gourmet Olive Oil Hamper - £19 instead of £39.99
3rd October 2011
From Valentina Fine Foods: drizzle us with £19 and you'll get a gourmet olive oil hamper with two bottles of extra virgin olive oil with infused oils and two olive wood tasting bowls (a £39.95 value).
No need to go zipping across Europe on a Vespa for your treats, simply pick up the hamper from three London locations -- East Sheen, Putney, and Notting Hill.
Locations: Nottinghill Gate and 75 Upper Richmond Road, Putney
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Salon in St Margarets denies tabloid's Angelina Jolie story
by Stickyboard
3rd October 2011
A beauticians in St Margarets has denied information printed in the The Sun about Angelina Jolie and her children visiting the beauty salon.
The tabloid reported earlier this week that Jolie’s eldest daughter had her ears pierced at Sirisha’s Health and Beauty.
However an employee at the store, who did not want to be named, said staff would never give out information about a customer’s treatment and all their rooms are private, so no one...
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Over 50s brush up on IT skills at Richmond library
by Stickyboard
3rd October 2011
A series of free IT courses for over 50s was held in Richmond recently, to help people brush up on their computer skills.
Itea and Biscuits, co-ordinated by Age UK, ran from Monday, September 19, to Sunday, September 25, at Richmond reference library. The lessons gave computer novices an opportunity to learn how to use computers at a taster session, with the added benefit of getting a cup of tea and a biscuit...
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Holistic therapy clinic in Teddington holds grand opening
by Stickyboard
3rd October 2011
A new holistic therapy clinic held its grand opening ceremony to mark its arrival to Teddington.
The Orange Tree Clinic, in Broad Street, welcomed Richmond’s deputy mayor Councillor Meena Bond to the event on Friday, September 23.
Holistic therapist Bernadette Douetil said the clinic laid on tea and cakes and described the day as “fantastic”.
She said: “The place just filled up, we couldn’t believe it.
“When you go in there’s such...
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Artists to hold exhibition for Japanese tsunami victims
by Stickyboard
3rd October 2011
Artists from across the area are exhibiting at the Japanese Embassy this week, to support a charity that helps young people affected by the tsunami.
Eiko Yoshimto organised the exhibit, which will begin on Wednesday, October 5, to raise money for the Hatachi Fund, helping young people affected by the natural disaster in March.
The charity aims to provide ongoing support for the education and independence of children so they can grow into independent 20...
Read More http://bit.ly/oVPSWj
New Lab Opening
30th September 2011
St Benedict’s School has officially opened the Bowen Laboratory, named in honour of Mr Evan ‘Buzz’ and Mrs Joan Bowen, wonderful supporters and benefactors of the School for over thirty years. Headmaster Chris Cleugh said, “We have a fantastic science team of teachers and technicians and they will make sure that the laboratory is used to give pupils of all ages the opportunity to experience more challenging and exciting practical work.”
Richmond Council's 'divisive' Catholic school consultation comes under attack
by Stickyboard
26th September 2011
The council has sparked an “extremely divisive” controversy over a proposed Catholic secondary school by not consulting all taxpayers, the leader of Richmond’s Liberal Democrat group has claimed.
Councillor Stephen Knight warned that Richmond Council’s hopes for the church to move into a site in Clifden Road, Twickenham, could cause serious damage to community relations unless it allowed all parents in the borough to have their say.
Thousands of...
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/owDOoN
David Essex appearing at Richmond Theatre
by Stickyboard
26th September 2011
Soap lovers are in for a mighty treat as newest EastEnders star David Essex is set to come to Richmond Theatre for just one week.
Inspired by his greatest hits album and identically titled, singer, actor, composer and lyricist David Essex stars in the musical All the Fun of the Fair in Richmond from Tuesday, September 27, as part of a major UK tour.
Think dodgems and motorbikes, crafty cons and candy floss, fairground horses and fights...
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/ps9blh
Raucous Royal Marine fondly remembered after death in Twickenham care home
by Stickyboard
26th September 2011
A retired Royal Marine with a great sense of humour will be fondly remembered by friends and family after he died aged 87.
Leslie Evans, born on May 1, 1923, died peacefully in his sleep at Dalemead Care Home in East Twickenham on Sunday, September 11, having lived a full and eventful life.
After four years’ training, from the age of 11, at the Exmouth, in Grays, Essex, in 1939, he entered into his country’s service...
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/mY8ZBb
Entries sought for river regatta competition
by Stickyboard
26th September 2011
Schools and colleges have been invited to participate in creative competitions after this weekend’s Riverside Regatta.
Organisers are offering students the opportunity to enter competitions in writing, photography and video clips - with the event itself being the required theme.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/nJTFQr
Free International Money Transfers to New Zealand
by Global WebPay - Send Money Abroad
19th September 2011
To celebrate the launch of their new and improved service, and as a thank you to
its customers, GlobalWebPay are offering free money transfers to New Zealand.
When sending money with GlobalWebPay, typically the money will arrive in the recipient’s
account the next working day. GlobalWebPay’s secure online money transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per
week maximising customer convenience.
For more information on GlobalWebPay please visit the website: www.globalwebpay.com
Nurse caught pleasuring himself in Richmond station toilets
by Stickyboard
19th September 2011
A nurse caught pleasuring himself in a toilet cubicle at Richmond station has been struck off for bringing the profession into disrepute.
Laurance Dowling, 40, from Surrey, faced the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) on Thursday, September 8, after clocking up a string of offences that called into question his suitability to remain within the profession.
Read More - http://bit.ly/pmcC3U
Dad cleared of punching cop in Barnes after magistrates said officer exaggerated evidence
by Stickyboard
19th September 2011
A father-of-one accused of repeatedly punching a police dog handler in the face has walked free from court, after magistrates decided the officer exaggerated his evidence.
Darren Benassi, 32, claimed he was the victim of police brutality and spent four days in hospital with a fractured nose and eye socket, bites on both arms and cut hands, after PC Ian Mouland tried to arrest him by the Thames, in Barnes. PC Mouland said Mr Benassi, who had earlier run...
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Funky youngsters from Ham play in new music studio
by Stickyboard
19th September 2011
Funky youngsters from Ham have been strumming, drumming and singing in their new outdoor music studio built in a shipping container.
But despite the unusual surrounds, teenaged visitors to Ham Youth Centre will not feel all at sea when they enjoy the new BeatBox studio, as they have already had several months practising music in the youth centre’s indoor music studio, which opened in February.
Read More - http://bit.ly/nymTcU
Record GCSE Results at St Benedict's School
15th September 2011
St Benedict's School is celebrating record GCSE results. The % of passes at A* was 21.8% and the overall A*/A was 55.9% - a clear 6% above the previous result. Top performer was Joe Kelly who achieved 11 A* grades. Headmaster Chris Cleugh said, "Very well done to all the pupils and staff! This year group has set a very high standard which will now become a benchmark for the future. High academic achievement is what we expect at St Benedict's but we are always looking for ways to improve."
New Free Telephone Befriending Service for older people
15th September 2011
Richmond Homeline is a new Telephone Befriending Service that supports older people who are experiencing isolation and loneliness in the borough. We support people in their own homes by providing friendly social phone calls from our volunteers to check that people are safe and well and also provide the opportunity to chat.
The is a free service. Can you refer anyone or would you like phone calls yourself?
Please call Elaine on 020 73859689 for more information
Next Trip
15th September 2011
David Essex All the Fun of the Fair at Richmond Theatre Wednesday 28th September 2011. 1pm depart Redknap House, Cleves Rd, Ham, Richmond TW10 7LE. Cost £12 per ticket.
The Fitness Doc Five Sessions with Personal Trainer Including 30-Minute Consultation - £24
12th September 2011
If your stamina's been lacking of late, get back into fighting shape with today's deal: five personal training sessions with The Fitness Doc for £24 (a £250 total value). With more than 12 years of experience and a degree in sports medicine, Fitness Doc's Deepak Hiwale is the perfect person to help you meet your fitness goals.
Location: (Initial Consultation) The Shepherds Building (East Entrance)
Richmond Way, Shepherds Bush
London, W14 0DA
For More See - http://livingsoci.al/njyBEW
Two Course Gastropub Meal With Glass of Wine for Two for £25 at The Barrow Boy
12th September 2011
The Barrow Boy is a gastro pub situated in the North End Road. The decor is tastefully done and the pub has a great ambience.
Highlights
Includes glass of Malbec or Chardonnay each
Starter and main each
Notable dishes: Chargrilled leg of lamb with anchovy butter; seared duck breast with cherry compote
Regular comedy nights and quiz nights (please enquire when booking)
Location: Close to Fulham Broadway Tube
For More See http://bit.ly/ndB2sH
Restaurateur death accidental, inquest rules
by Richmond
12th September 2011
A much-loved restaurateur who died after being knocked over by a cyclist, died an accidental death, a coroner concluded on Tuesday.
Pensioner Fernando Izquierdo-Alvarez was crossing Petersham Road on April 21, when he was hit by cyclist Sarras Papasavva, who was overtaking a stationary bus.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/nzFnxF
Cheers for Walliams as he swims from Teddington Lock
by Richmond
12th September 2011
Comedian David Walliams set off from Teddington Lock this morning for the final leg of his epic bid to swim the Thames for charity.
The Little Britain star is due to complete the 140 mile challenge, in aid of Sport Relief, at Westminster Bridge later today.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/q47zqj
Globe of Death coming to Twickenham Green
by Richmond
12th September 2011
A death-defying motorcyclist act, which made its first appearance in Britain this year, will be coming to Twickenham Green this month with the award winning Zippos Circus.
The line-up for this year’s Zippos Circus show is better than ever, hosted by well-known ring master Norman Barrett MBE, with a special appearance from equestrian expert, Yasmine Smart.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/qeG2Hj
London Wetland Centre announces launch of the WWT Photography Competition 2011-2012
28th March 2012
Win a trip to Antarctica WWT London Wetland Centre is encouraging all local photographers to enter the WWT Photography Competition 2011-2012 which launched yesterday. The competition is being held in association with Canon, and in celebration of the Scott Antarctic … Continue reading →
OMID DJALILI
5th September 2011
Omid Djalili joins Lucy Porter and Philberto for the show on Saturday 10th Sept.
Reserve tickets via www.bearcatcomedy.co.uk
Computer hackers targeting Richmond households in sophisticated new scam
by Stickyboard
5th September 2011
A new breed of sophisticated hackers have been targeting households in the borough, trading standards officials have warned.
The conmen’s cyber attacks mark a disturbing development in internet crime because they gained access to a victim’s computer while talking to her on the phone.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/qPSxJl
Campaigners collect more than 1,000 signatures opposing Catholic school plan
by Stickyboard
5th September 2011
Councillors will hold a second debate over plans for the Catholic Church to run a new voluntary-aided secondary school, after a campaign group collected more than 1,000 signatures opposing the proposals.
The Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign launched an online petition on August 2 and took less than a month to reach the threshold.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/q5Us0g
Cameraman will exhibit work from the past 25 years at Osterley House
by Stickyboard
5th September 2011
A Sky cameraman and freelance photographer will be sharing his photos from the past 25 years with the public, at an exhibition in Osterley House this month.
Chris Bonass will display photographs from his vast collection in the Garden Gallery at the National Trust property from Wednesday, September 7.
Read More Here - http://bit.ly/o5dvNA
Neat Feet Spa 30-Minute Fish Pedicure - £9
5th September 2011
For £9 (a £25 value) get a 30-minute fish pedicure, where you can relax with your feet in a freshwater spa as the Garra rufa -- also known as 'doctor fish' -- nibble at dry, dead skin on your soles and toes, a refreshing and relaxing experience that can be especially beneficial for eczema. The treatment can also help to improve body circulation and stimulate acupuncture points.
Location: 357 Portobello Road
See More Here http://livingsoci.al/q13NTy
Three Star Car Valet for £26 at H2O Car Valeting (£60 Value)
5th September 2011
Without cars getting around would be a lot harder, but all the spare tyres would make for excellent lassos when hunting feral traffic cones. Step things up a gear with today’s Groupon: £26 for a three star valet at H2O Car Valeting (Westfield)
Highlights
Use of Auto Glym products
50% off high definition Auto Glym premium wax (£20 value)
90 min interior and exterior clean
California Scent air freshener and screen wash for £6 supplement (usually £8)
See More Here - http://bit.ly/lCrtUD
Dr Wakde's Natural Health Clinic Hour-Long Ayurvedic Head, Neck, and Back Massage - £18
1st September 2011
Aretha Franklin may have been lucky enough to find someone who made her feel like a natural woman, but we can tell that you're beginning to resemble a heap of of old machinery. Jump-start your sense of well-being with today's deal: a 60-minute Ayurvedic head, neck, and back massage at Dr Wakde's Natural Health Clinic for £18 (a £75 value).
Location:
299 King Street
Hammersmith
London, W6 9NH
To take advantage visit - http://livingsoci.al/n7OPcQ
£20 Two Course Meal With Large Glass of Wine or Pint of Lager For Two at The Hand and Flower
1st September 2011
(Value Up to £50.40)
Having transformed a nation of chip-eaters into epicurean experts, celebrity chefs have refused to accept responsibility for the dramatic rise in wok-related accidents. Take your hob’s heat off with today’s Groupon and enjoy this offer at The Hand and Flower (24 Upper Ham Road TW10 5LA London).
Highlights
Locally sourced ingredients
Large garden seats 150
Over 60 wines stocked
To take advantage visit - http://bit.ly/lCrtUD
Man "hanged himself" in Hampton garage
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
A builder has told of the shocking moment he discovered a man had hanged himself in a garage in broad daylight.
Joe Carter, 53, was working on the roof at a house, in Hampton Court Road, Hampton, when he saw Wielaw Wtorek, 36, wander off the street on to the drive.
Read More - http://bit.ly/nwtnZY
Motorists involved in a car crash at Whitton roundabout escaped unscathed
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
The drivers of two cars that collided at Whitton roundabout last night have walked away from the crash unscathed.
London Ambulance Service was called to help with the accident but on arriving found no one had been hurt.
Read More - http://bit.ly/nHVHMm
Former Twickenham resident releases first children's book
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
A grandmother who drew on her imagination to entertain younger members of her family has seen her children’s fantasy story about a young mouse made into a book.
Read more - http://bit.ly/n0YItR
Still time to sign up fore golf with Ronnie Corbett in Richmond
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
Keen golfers still have time to sign up for last-minute entry to a charity golf day with comedy legend and golfer Ronnie Corbett.
The Trinity Hospice annual golf day will be held at Richmond Golf Club on Thursday, September 8, and will be a chance to enjoy a leisurely round of golf on the 6,091 yard, par-70, course while helping raise money for the Clapham hospice, currently celebrating its 120th year.
Read on - http://bit.ly/nwoYLj
Richmond Council will give £50k to riot fund
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
The council will spend up to £50,000 helping businesses outside the borough affected by the riots.
Richmond Council said it wanted to contribute to the London High Street Fund, which will give grants to small and medium-sized companies not directly damaged during the disorder but which may have suffered a loss of trade.
Read on - http://bit.ly/oCkR43
The 17-year-old kayaker whose body was pulled from the Thames yesterday has been named as William Ca
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
Mr Carus, who is believed to have been a member of Tonbridge Canoe Club, had been taking part in Richmond Canoe Club’s annual regatta on Sunday, July 31, when his kayak capsized.
A marine policing unit and RNLI crew trawled the waters near the car park at the bottom of Ham Street, near where William went in, but could not find him until more than 24 hours later, at around 1.50pm yesterday.
Read on - http://bit.ly/qI9GLr
Amazing aerial acrobatics on screen
28th March 2012
If you have ever tried to follow the twisting, rolling, high-speed flight of a sand martin (Riparia riparia) you will know just how difficult it is to keep track of them. Their amazing avian acrobatics are impossible to fully appreciate … Continue reading →
St Benedict's School achieves Eco Silver Award
31st August 2011
St Benedict's Senior School has achieved the Eco Schools Silver Award. The school Eco Council compiled an Action Plan and pupils began a Bird Box making club and Sunflower growing competition. They have worked with Ealing Council to introduce a food waste collection and visited the Anaerobic Digester in Bedfordshire where the food waste is processed. The School is campaigning for Fairtrade status and pupils are encouraged to walk more, through the Walk to School and Free Your Feet campaigns.
Better Services, better value: South West London NHS Review
31st August 2011
We give you an update on NHS South West London's review of local healthcare services. Read it at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Bringing Eyecare closer to home
31st August 2011
Richmond LINk helps to bring new ophthalmology services into the community. Read all about it at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Putting more compassion into care
31st August 2011
We're starting to see great results from our Compassionate Care Audit at West Mid Hospital, including the introduction of ward rounds to make sure patients don't experience long and uncomfortable waits if their needs aren't met. Find out more at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Are you surviving the cuts?
31st August 2011
Are you being affected by the changes to the personal contributions policy in Richmond? Find out more at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
LINk to assess local residential care homes
31st August 2011
A report on our forthcoming work to identify care homes that might be at risk of providing poor quality care. We need your help if you've had experience of local residential care homes. Read more at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Health Bill update
31st August 2011
A precis of the amendments that will have the most significant impact upon local healthcare. Read it at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
From our GP Correspondent - Jul 2011
31st August 2011
We ask local GP, Dr Kate Moore how the changes set out in the Health Bill are starting to take effect in Richmond. Read her column at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Mental Health - the 'Cinderella' service of the NHS
31st August 2011
Richmond LINk is working hard to secure standards in local mental health care - calling for better engagement and consultation, enter & view visits, care pathways and more. Read the full article on our website at www.richmondlink.org.uk/news
Bearcat Comedy New Season
31st August 2011
The New Season of Bearcat Comedy begins on Saturday 3rd September 2011. Look here for future details!
Ealing Schoolboy's work featured in Royal Academy Exhibition
31st August 2011
Tim Sanderson, a Year 13 student at St Benedict’s School, has had his work, ‘Negative Spaces’, chosen from thousands across the country to feature in the Royal Academy’s annual online schools exhibition, live from 22nd June to 3rd July. In Tim’s words, “This piece explores the aesthetic value of text instead of the literary meaning. The negative space around the text becomes the solid form and, when aligned with other pieces, hints at recognizable letters and literary meaning.”
RUILS launches new Recruitment website
by RUILS
31st August 2011
Employ a home help or carer? Worried about employment law? Then look no further RUILS has launched a new site www.employ-a-pa.co.uk. This sites take the domestic employer on a step by step guide to the process of recruiting & managing their own staff. With useful examples and templates this site has all that you need in one place.
10% Off
by Decide2Revise - Maths Courses
31st August 2011
Request a booking form for our GCSE Maths Revision Course or Year 6 HeadStart Programme between 17th and 19th and get 10% off!
Close encounters of the animal kind at London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
Birds of prey, otters and hedgehogs Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June A whole host of wonderful animals will be visiting London Wetland Centre during an Animal Encounters week to showcase the astonishing biodiversity of this unique urban wildlife … Continue reading →
Ducklings and lizards welcome spring arrival
28th March 2012
This newly hatched mallard duckling took time out to smell the daisies at London Wetland Centre this week. Just in time for Easter the first broods of wild ducklings are hatching and spend most of their time darting around at … Continue reading →
Ducklings and daffodils
28th March 2012
See the newly hatched ducklings take their first dip Chocolate eggs are nice, but not very exciting to look at. So this Easter skip along to WWT London Wetland Centre to see the duckling displays during which you can follow … Continue reading →
Top five tips for wildlife gardening
28th March 2012
The primroses pushing their heads above ground are a sign that it’s time to start planning your gardening calendar for the year. As well as considering the plants and shrubs that need your attention before they blossom into life, spare … Continue reading →
Saving the world’s rarest duck and other wetland wildlife tales
28th March 2012
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March, 2011 In July 2009 an expedition to Madagascar confirmed that there were just 20 Madagascan pochards left in the wild and only six of those were female. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) teamed … Continue reading →
Art Exhibition
31st August 2011
Richmond Art Society's Spring Exhibition runs in the Vestry House Paradise Road from Saturday 21 May to BH Monday 30 May
Festival of gardening at WWT London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 March, Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 April 2011 Whether you are an avid gardener or an amateur planning to plant your first window box, get ready for spring with a series of talks, walks and … Continue reading →
Reptiles undercover!
28th March 2012
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 February Get half term off to a wild start by uncovering the secret world of reptiles at WWT London Wetland Centre. All weekend there will be snakes, hissing cockroaches, giant millipedes, turtles, lizards and many … Continue reading →
Valentine love birds: posh date vs cheep date
28th March 2012
1.30pm – 4.30pm, Theatre Impress your Valentine with a designer love nest… or a bird feeder from recycled materials. Plus downloadable bird mating calls, fun e-cards, quirky lovers’ walks… and a great day out. We’ve devised the perfect solution for … Continue reading →
Chris Packham awards photography prizes at WWT London Wetland Centre
28th March 2012
Photographer and TV naturalist Chris Packham spent the day at WWT London Wetland Centre on Monday to judge and present six national prizes for WWT’s photography competition. All finalists were invited to the winners’ day to be on hand for … Continue reading →