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Heel For Leather is now open for business after transforming from “As It Is”. Shoes found here will unlikely be found in nearby shops – they are all bespoke & high quality brands such as Paco Gil, Morah Morah, Trixi Belle’s, Love Art Wear Art and Mary G of Ultimate Collection and others from Spain,…

Olympics Update

Dick and Dom are on a mission to help local areas welcome the Olympic flame and have made this video at Stanley Primary School to kick-start the Olympics ‘line the streets’ campaign. The School’s children demonstrate various ways that they can support the Olympics in their community including tidying up, helping out with an Olympic…

NPL Open Day 2012 round-up

Once again the NPL Open Day has dazzled and educated the estimated 3,000 visitors to the laboratory complex that carries out work that affects many aspects of our daily lives. The NPL’s primary objective is to improve the accuracy of measurements and support UK businesses. It does so by employing world-class scientists – many of…

New secure bike storage at station

In addition to the platform extending and long-overdue bridge refurbishment & window refit, our station will soon also have its cycle storage improved. The TFL Cycle Security Plan includes improving security at stations that are plagued by the highest numbers of bicycle thefts – this is more of a problem in outer London. Surprisingly Twickenham,…

Photo Update

Photo update: Spring edition! Colour is definitely returning to our lives after the short-lived cold snap. A bird has a cheeky paddle whilst the water is low at Teddington Weir. Photo: Sunshine Soon. Our beloved baroque Carnegie library – one of 600 built in the UK by Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Photo: Jonathan…

Jamie Martyr in regional Finals of ‘Live and Unsigned’

Teddington singer and songwriter Jamie Martyr has made it through to the regional finals of the ‘Live and Unsigned’ – the UK’s biggest original music competition. Jamie, 23, powered her way through the audition stages and will now compete in the live regional showcase on March 11th which will be filmed for Sky TV. If…

NPL Open House registrations still open

If you have ever wondered what highly specialised work goes on behind the doors of the National Physical Laboratory then you can take a peek during a second open day, created after the huge success of the one in 2010. Almost 3,000 visitors are already registered to attend this year’s event on the Wednesday 14th…

Photographic Society Exhibition returns to the Landmark

The Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society Exhibition returns to the Landmark Arts Centre this year from the 4th to the 15th of April 2012. The society invites membership from residents of surrounding boroughs including photographers of all ages and abilities. As per usual the exhibition will include inspiring fine art prints and projected images as…

High Street Update

A planning application has been received to revitalise the empty unit that was previously Bottoms Up on The Causeway. If approved “The Tumble Cafe” will provide a relaxing cafe and soft-play facilities for parents and children (up to the age of 6). Sadly though, Hair Associates opposite on The Causeway will be closing after many…

Fitness centre to benefit from refurbishment

Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre (Vicarage Road) will soon be benefiting from a £230,000 refurbishment. Richmond Council are investing the money into improving various aspects of the centre including tiles, paintwork, changing room lockers and benches. Visitors to the centre will also benefit from improved ventilation and changes made to ceilings, walls and windows that…

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