On Sunday, Prince Michael of Kent arrived at Teddington Lock on one of the original boats involved in the Dunkirk evacuations – the Bluebird – to unveil the memorial which pays tribute to those involved in the evacuation 70 years ago. John Tough (grandson of Douglas) first read a speech explaining how the memorial is…
This month, teddingtontown.co.uk celebrates it’s first anniversary! 236 articles over 24 pages, it’s hard to believe it’s been going this long already. This might be an apt time to ask for any feedback or comments, its content and the direction it is headed. Is there anything you feel is missing from the site, anything you…
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…