Lots of local sights have been spotted on TV lately – here is a run down of what you might have missed. As Jane pointed out in the comments for this post “The beautiful stage of Normansfield Theatre was spotted in a recent episode of Downton Abbey where it was used for the village hall…
This year the Teddington Christmas Lights will be switched on by Mayor Cllr David Marlow and award-winning children’s book author Jacqueline Wilson. This will be taking place on the evening of Thursday November 25th 2010. The lights will be switched on at 6pm and most participating shops will be open until 9pm. *** NOTE THIS…
Despite having recently celebrated a victory over proposed parking charges, car users visiting Bushy Park may soon face a new obstacle to their enjoyment of this space. From Monday 8th November, one of the most used car parks in Bushy Park will close permanently. Work will soon begin after to dig up the surface of…
Plans to turn Park House into a Travelodge hotel have been approved by Richmond Council. This development is a big investment from the hotel chain – a 25 year lease will be signed which is much longer than most office-based companies commit to and a change in use that is strongly endorsed by local businesses…
Teddington Sub Aqua Club is a branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). The club organises diver training on a regular basis and they have a new course starting on 24 November, 2010. The club meets every Wednesday night at Teddington Pool for training (8.30pm for 9pm start) and afterwards at the Royal British…
This is the view that commuters and residents now face opposite Adelaide Road. Sadly this 150 year old horse chestnut had to be felled recently not long after the Papal cavalcade passed underneath it, travelling along one of the more pleasant tree-lined roads in Teddington. Council arboricultural Officers surveyed trees in Park Road and found…
South West Trains has re-iterated that they have no plans to fully integrate the Oyster into their systems. They remain the only train operator in London that doesn’t offer these services at their stations despite ever increasing pressure from its passengers and politicians alike. Posters at South West train stations inform travellers that their Oyster…
The high street will be getting a vets soon. Planning permission has now been approved for this new surgery to move into the charming Geneva Developments space. Currently this company has surgeries in Surrey and are now opening small-animal clinics in Shepperton and Teddington. They promise to take advantage of all the positive aspects of…
A list of the ten most threatened buildings in England and Wales has been published by the Victorian Society that includes Teddington’s Normansfield Hospital. The Grade II Listed hospital buildings, built from 1866 to care for mentally handicapped children have been in a state of disrepair for many years now and have suffered from vandalism…
Happy Potter Ceramics will be hosting a colourful party to celebrate opening on Saturday the 16th October (10am-6pm). Come along to check out the new pottery-painting centre and don’t forget to bring your creative side with you. As well as bubbly, lots of treats will be available during the day and an introductory 10% off…