Strong community spirit has transformed a much unloved former school playground tucked away in South Teddington into a green space that all can now enjoy. Resident Jane Harnden explains in this short piece how School House Lane Orchard was handed over to the Council when the school closed but became dilapidated over the years. In…
This years Chestnut Sunday is upon us and just like last year the weather isn’t starting the day looking too fantastic but don’t fret – rain isn’t forecast and it’s likely to brighten up throughout the day. The fair has been in place all weekend and was joined by some overnight visitors in the form…
There are some very promising signs on the high street this week – one empty shop space (Escape) is under offer, another (next to the vacant Subway shop) is currently having air-conditioning installed for its new owners. Ambience was previously reported to be closing but we are now happy to report will remain open (the…
This Sunday at Teddington Lock, the 70th anniversary of the rescue of forces from Dunkirk in WWII will be commemorated in a ceremony attended by Prince Michael of Kent (Honorary Admiral of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships) who will unveil a new memorial at 3:30pm to honour the part that Teddington’s boats played in…
Additional car club parking spaces have appeared in Teddington that enable users to get ‘cheaper, greener, fairer travel’. Car clubs offer privately owned ‘pool cars’ can can be booked by members at late notice (an hour before use) and be used for short trips or longer journeys of several days – proving to be cheaper…
NPL is investigating whether their new ultrasound technology can more successfully diagnose breast cancers better than current methods. The new ultrasonic detector was developed by NPL and could improve diagnosis of breast cancers. Currently 1 out of 10 cancers in the under 35s age group currently go undetected and early detection is crucial to patients…
Teddington RFC Juniors have soundly beaten Bristol Imperial 41-5 at the semi-finals today and will now play in the national final of the RFU Vase at Twickenham. Teddington RFC Mini and Junior rugby clubs moved back to Bushy Park at the end of 2009 after seven years at Imber Court – the Bushy Park clubs…
The Environment Agency plans to turn the energy created at Teddington Weir into green power has attracted interest from a local group based in Ham – they are submitting their plans this week along with other companies that will all vie for the rights to run the project. The “Ham Hydro Project” aims to provide…
The skies around Heathrow have slowly but surely returned to business as usual – good news for those still stranded abroad. A strange new phenomenon took hold of the nation – plane spotting! After a break of almost a week, residents are for the time-being at least acutely aware of low flying planes passing over…
Teddington Rugby Football Club Juniors have successfully battled their way through to the semi-finals of the National Cup and are now tantalisingly close to playing in the final at Twickenham on the 15th of May. The semi-final will take place in Bushy Park on Saturday 1st of May at 3pm – a whole host of…