Visitors in Bushy and Richmond Park have started to notice the change in doe behaviour in the last week, this is due to birthing season when female deer feel that they have to protect the young and nursery areas (where bracken will or has already grown). There have been two incidents already in Bushy Park…
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Squatters are currently occupying the former Bottoms Up unit in the Causeway and offices in the three storeys above. Notices from the occupiers in the window state that “This is not a ‘residential’ building within the meaning of section 144, legal aid, sentencing and punishment of offenders Act 2012 because it was NOT designed or…
The Loft were pleased to recently reach the finals of Independent Gift Retailer of the Year 2013 – finalists are nominated by their suppliers. At an awards ceremony this week there were five finalists who were chosen because they had shown excellence in all areas across the retail spectrum over the last year, including range…
Several fire engines were seen in and around Bushy Park this afternoon, tackling a fire within the park near the Pheasantry Cafe. Some visitors to the park reported smelling smoke several hours earlier but were not aware of a fire was being fought nearby. Firemen just before 6pm told a crowd of onlookers that the…
Richmond Council is asking for feedback for proposed re-planning schemes for two parks in central Teddington – Elmfield and Jubilee Gardens: these are the green spaces near Elmfield house, where Lights-Up switching-on takes place in November and opposite, near Travelodge. This work will form part of the Parks Improvement Plan II which aims to improve…
Children and horses at Park Lane Stables dressed up in odd socks to help raise awareness of Down’s Syndrome on the 21st of March. Cakes and balloons were given away and children were taught about the condition on World Down Syndrome Day. Around the world, supporters wore mismatched socks and some wore 3 – to…
Mackenzie Gallery closed it’s doors for the last time on Easter weekend after hosting a platform for artists to provide art to locals for seven years. A note was left on the door thanking their customers and artists they have worked with or sold to over the years. Some art pieces were sold to anyone…
Royal Parks last week introduced a license now required for dog walkers who use the parks. In addition to a license fee per walker and additional commercial vehicle parking permit, a limit of 4 dogs is now in place for professional dog walkers when using Royal Parks despite a lack of consultation. Funds raised will…
You might need your thermals to find the latest addition to Bushy Park! Hidden deep within one of the Woodland Gardens in Bushy Park, is a newly carved Oak Honey Bee. Bees are essential to the environment, and the decline in bee populations over the last 50 years has been significant. Different species of bee…