MP Munira in red jacket and Cllr Martin Elengorn, far right Local MP Munira Wilson tonight paid this tribute following the death of Teddington’s campaigning local Lib Dem councillor Martin Elengorn. She said: “Martin Elengorn faithfully served the residents of Teddington for over 40 years on the council. He was absolutely passionate about climate change…
(Photograph of Joe Louis at Bushy Park, donated by John Cork © Bushy Park Archive, The Royal Parks) Souvenir programme from the amazing Bushy Park (Camp Griffiss) boxing contest Joes was one of eight siblings born into a large family in rural Alabama, where his grandparents had once been enslaved. When he…
Teddington Direct River Abstraction events We’re holding several community information events in November 2023. If viewing on mobile please scroll along the table to view the registration link Date Location Time 03/11/2023 York House, Twickenham Open to the public 2pm – 8pm Register 09/11/2023 Peter and Paul Centre, Teddington Open to the public 2pm –…
Cllr Martin Elengorn (in red shirt) has passed away after years of dedicated service to Teddington Teddington Town is sad to announce the death of long-serving local Lib Dem Councillor, Martin Elengorn – a familiar and friendly figure around the area. Fellow Cllr.James Chard, said: “Very sad to learn of the death of Cllr…
Richmond Council has approved plans to finance a new group exercise studio at Pools on the Park to enable greater community activity and improve access to services as part of the work promoting healthier, more active lifestyles for all residents. Councillor Julia Neden-Watts, Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, said: “Offering better…
Hampton & Richmond Football Club will be playing at home this Remembrance weekend, against Maidstone United. As part of the Remembrance commemorations, a two minutes silence will be observed prior to kick-off, in conjunction with a reading of ‘The Ode of Remembrance’ and a rendition of the Last Post. Both sets of…
The slightly buried open books mark the positions of the huts in Camp Griffiss. Can you find them? Map showing the huts lay out of SHAEF at Camp Griffiss and the book end locations in Bushy Park Hut markers have Inscription on the left hand…
Teddington Lottery is delighted to announce its Community Fund has donated £1000 to Teddington. Together Director Lucy Rock said: “We are delighted that the Teddington Lottery Community Fund has chosen to support Teddington Together and our Lights Up campaign with such a generous donation. The Lottery is a brilliant way of really supporting local…
Teddington Lottery is delighted to announce its Community Fund has donated £1000 to the Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club (HWRCC) crowdfunding campaign towards building temporary accommodation following the devastating fire which burned down the pavilion in early September. The donation will be matched by Sport England which means the campaign has reached its first…
The Willloughby Pub at 59 Church Street, Teddington, was hit by extensive enemy bombing on November 29th 1940 and reduced to a ‘heap of dirt’ and killing 17 people. It was never rebuilt and the site is now a school playground. KEY DATES In the Teddington and Twickenham area, about…
