At the end of 2010, South West Trains announced that full Oyster payment integration would be coming to stations by May 2011. May has now arrived and there has been no update or official word on when this might happen. Once complete, upgraded ticket machines will be able to provide Oyster functions – it is…
The community-led project to develop hydro power at Teddington Weir is moving ahead rapidly. The project has received a favourable flood risk assessment and a new ‘fish impact’ study is currently being carried out. A top city law firm has given its support to the scheme in the form of pro bono legal support, research…
Not content with being promoted to the London leagues, Teddington RFU are to return to Twickenham next weekend to fight for the national crown of the Senior Vase knock-out competition. Teddington RFU is notching up an impressive list of accolades – 5 promotions in 6 years, winning the Junior Vase last year, bagging Rugby World’s…
Pinewood Studios is set to be sold to 30% shareholder Peel Holdings after the board gave its blessing to accept an increased offer last week. The deal was struck after Peel Group, owned by billionaire property developer John Whittaker fought off interest by Mohammed Al-Fayed by raising its bid to £96 million. Former ITV chairman…
With only a week to go, there are plenty of celebrations planned for Teddington to watch and commemorate the big day. Here are the street parties and special events planned by businesses in the area (will be updated over the next week so check back nearer the time). [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=217389138143258665817.0004a13837931d02c4330&ll=51.425651,-0.332336&spn=0.026759,0.04283&z=14&output=embed&w=500&h=500] Even before the big day…
With spring bringing us this hot weather, it’s clearly a time when photographers like being outdoors snapping local sights! Crowd control at the weekly Bushy parkrun. Photo: David Rowe. “Mandarin ducks in Bushy Park. Oddly colourful and not native to the UK, but very photogenic!” Photo: Alan Crossland Flying Cloud Cafe opened last weekend and…
One of Teddington’s many hidden gems is Simply Skin which can be found above New Generation nail bar near Tesco. Owner Sally has just been celebrating being in business in Teddington for five years by having a party on site and giving out cupcakes created by CakesByClaire. To continue the celebrations a birthday promotion over…
On Monday 4 April 2011, Playwam Pre School, Langham Road, Teddington held a Toddle Waddle in the Woodland Gardens, Bushy Park to help raise awareness of Meningitis and funds for the Meningitis Trust. Over 30 children from Playwam, recently awarded an Oustanding Ofsted rating and their parents took part in the sponsored event. The Toddle…
A new cafe is opening this week by the river and is sure to be a hit with those visiting and passing through the area: Flying Cloud Cafe. It will be serving a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice-creams – all from a customised shiny Flying Cloud Airstream caravan. Customers can relax…
At around 12:30pm today police started rushing towards the Pheasantry Cafe in Bushy Park and began evacuating public from the area. A suspected WWII bomb has been found in the grounds and police have also cordoned off roads and surrounding areas to all park users. Chestnut avenue is currently still open at time of press.…
