If you have ever wondered what highly specialised work goes on behind the doors of the National Physical Laboratory then you can take a peek during a second open day, created after the huge success of the one in 2010. Almost 3,000 visitors are already registered to attend this year’s event on the Wednesday 14th…
The Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society Exhibition returns to the Landmark Arts Centre this year from the 4th to the 15th of April 2012. The society invites membership from residents of surrounding boroughs including photographers of all ages and abilities. As per usual the exhibition will include inspiring fine art prints and projected images as…
A planning application has been received to revitalise the empty unit that was previously Bottoms Up on The Causeway. If approved “The Tumble Cafe” will provide a relaxing cafe and soft-play facilities for parents and children (up to the age of 6). Sadly though, Hair Associates opposite on The Causeway will be closing after many…
Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre (Vicarage Road) will soon be benefiting from a £230,000 refurbishment. Richmond Council are investing the money into improving various aspects of the centre including tiles, paintwork, changing room lockers and benches. Visitors to the centre will also benefit from improved ventilation and changes made to ceilings, walls and windows that…
The highly acclaimed Riverside Opera will be performing an evening of opera classics at the Landmark Arts Centre on Saturday 17th March 2012. This innovative opera company have previously brought high quality opera to audiences at the Richmond Theatre and the Menuhin Hall in Cobham. At the Landmark they will be staging a unique evening…
To compound the misery experienced by road users lately with various roadworks all converging at once, there are more on the way! Another stretch of the high street will be worked on by Thames Water now from the 7th until the 10th of February – potentially creating more tail backs during busy times. In addition…
It has is now confirmed that Carluccio’s will be soon headed to Teddington high street. Four Brasserie Gerard sites were purchased out of administration including Teddington’s – the building will be refurbished for the restaurant and delicatessen counter, all expected to open in spring. The company is currently recruiting to fill a variety of positions…
Lots of river and early-morning action for this photo update. Getting up early in the morning to train canoeists on the Thames definitely its benefits, like this stunning sunrise. Photo: GB canoeing coach and 3 times Olympian sprint canoer Paul Darby-Dowman . F1 presenter Jake Humphrey celebrates reaching Teddington Lock with a Vettel ‘number one’…
Some TW11 residents are currently reporting a lack of water in their homes and businesses. Your Local Plumbing Company of Hampton Hill have mentioned that there is a burst water main that is affecting pressure across the area. Thames Water are on the case trying to fix this currently. https://twitter.com/#!/plumbinglocal/status/164668046399647744 [Update 12:30pm] https://twitter.com/#!/thameswater/status/164685457655996417 [Update] water…
The Saturday Times included an article about Mo Farah’s early days in the UK and how “Teddington has become a running community” with the help of PACE Sports Management. An un-assuming semi-detached house has produced a steady stream of world-class athletes in recent years and made locals used to the sight of the “Teddington Kenyans”.…
