Many residents will have been sent the 2011 census forms, if not then they should be with you soon. It is important that these forms are completed and returned – results of the census directly affect our community, determining how the government plans and funds our schools, social housing, transport and healthcare. The better the…
Lots of events are being planned to celebrate this year’s Royal Wedding and you can join in the fun by having your own street party! If you want to hold a street party or fete in your area then you will have to first apply for permission via Richmond Council – the deadline for this…
Commuters might be interested in recently published performance results from South West Trains. Highlights include an overall increase in general satisfaction scores from last year, influenced by positive scores in most available categories. Customer survey measures included: Availability of staff on train Helpfulness/attitude of train staff Punctuality/reliability Upkeep/repair of train Comfort of seating area Provision…
More good news for Olympic class cycling fans! In addition to the 250km long-distance road race, the time trials will also be seen nearby and pass through Teddington. This shorter course will start and end at Hampton Court to help promote London’s historical palaces to the huge audiences that will be watching the games next…
If you or someone you know has suffered the misfortune of going through a divorce there is a local support group that may be of interest. Meeting weekly in Teddington, groups are small, safe and informal groups where all are welcome to join in over a cup of tea. The plan is with some serious…
Burglaries seem to be on the increase for the area after several high-profile incidents – police are advising residents and businesses to be extra vigilant. Elements Mini-Me children’s hairdressers was broken into one weekend in late February – thieves broke through a window (cutting themselves enough to leave blood behind) and made away with flatscreen…
Message from the The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital who are having to campaign for our valued hospital again. Teddington Memorial Hospital (the building itself) is currently owned by NHS Richmond (formerly Richmond & Twickenham Primary Care Trust). Under new NHS legislation all Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are in the process of closing…
After two successful years of business in Clapham & Wandsworth, NappyValleyNet.com has expanded and launched a new local community site just for Richmond, Teddington & Twickenham. Run by a team of local mums, NVN gives mums the inside track on everything local; from schools to softplay, childcare to cafes, restaurants to reflexology, toys to tantrum…
Latest and greatest photos from in and around Teddington. COOK Food celebrates opening its Teddington store with a specially commissioned ice sculpture for the opening event. More work in progress – the Abercorn Arms is under new management and has undergone a refurbishment topped off nicely with this new hand-painted sign. Sign painted by Matt…
The first in a new series of ITV’s House Gift that aired yesterday featured sites from in and around Teddington. Local couple Bev and Ash had three ‘housegift’ items pitched to them to compete for the chosen item and help them escape from a “bombardment of boring beige“. These were picked from a series of…
