Over the last week or so, many park users have experienced close encounters with at least one deer in Bushy Park – some may have unknowingly got too close at this particularly dangerous time of year, but others have mentioned being chased and charged at despite keeping their distance. Even dogs on the lead are…
Despite only being in existence for 2 years, St Mary’s Strength – St Mary’s University College Weightlifting Club has quickly established itself amongst the best in the country. The club won the Student Championships in March for the second year in a row and now have a Commonwealth champion and many British champions amongst its…
A police raid on a south-west London scrap metal dealer’s yard has led to the discovery of a major haul of stolen items as part of the Metropolitan Police Service crack down on this illegal trade. 150 intact memorial brass plaques with inscriptions of names and messages from loved ones were found in the haul…
Recent essential sewer works near the Teddington gate of Bushy Park Chestnut Avenue have led to tailbacks in all directions during busy times and now delays are set to continue for a different reason. Twickenham Road has had sections resurfaced recently in preparation for the Olympic cycling road races. Now ageing gas pipes are causing…
Everyone will be spoilt for choice for local events this weekend! Teddington Bowling Club is hosting an open weekend where interested members can pop along and join in some games and bowling lessons. Also all weekend visitors can drop in to the Teddington Artists exhibition hosted in the atrium of the NPL buildings, £3 entry…
Maggie Philbin with NPL scientists being shown their work in reducing energy usage by lighting as part of NPL’s Centre for Carbon Metrology. While she was at NPL to discuss TeenTech, an initiative she has developed to give teenagers hands on experience of real-world engineering and science. Happy Potter Ceramics were featured in Woman’s Weekly…
The Wharf have a new seasonal menu just arrived and a packed calendar of events coming up starting with a 4 course dinner & wine masterclass with Master of Wine Adrian Garforth this Friday. The new seasonal menu includes Jersey Royals, asparagus, grass and heather fed lamb alongside samphire and rock oysters from Maldon and…
Olympic silver medalist Iwan Thomas dropped in to Stanley Primary School to present an award to head of PE James Watson for outstanding sporting performance in 2011. Iwan gave an inspiring talk to the school children and afterwards held a track and field masterclass covering the principles of running, jumping and throwing. Watson said of…
Local piano teacher Frances Wilson is holding a concert with music for piano & other instruments performed by students, friends & colleagues of her piano studio. This will be taking place at Normansfield on Sunday 20th May 2012, 3-5pm. Tickets are £4 in advance, £5 on the door and children go free. There will also…
Sammy’s Bar & Restaurant closed after 4 years and several re-launches. The lease for this building is now up for sale – for any interested parties contact vinceroyaloak@aol.com. Work is underway at other locations for refurbishment – Red Peppers is closed for this reason and should be open in mid-May (3 weeks from 23rd April),…
