Once again the NPL Open Day has dazzled and educated the estimated 3,000 visitors to the laboratory complex that carries out work that affects many aspects of our daily lives. The NPL’s primary objective is to improve the accuracy of measurements and support UK businesses. It does so by employing world-class scientists – many of…
In addition to the platform extending and long-overdue bridge refurbishment & window refit, our station will soon also have its cycle storage improved. The TFL Cycle Security Plan includes improving security at stations that are plagued by the highest numbers of bicycle thefts – this is more of a problem in outer London. Surprisingly Twickenham,…
Photo update: Spring edition! Colour is definitely returning to our lives after the short-lived cold snap. A bird has a cheeky paddle whilst the water is low at Teddington Weir. Photo: Sunshine Soon. Our beloved baroque Carnegie library – one of 600 built in the UK by Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Photo: Jonathan…
Teddington singer and songwriter Jamie Martyr has made it through to the regional finals of the ‘Live and Unsigned’ – the UK’s biggest original music competition. Jamie, 23, powered her way through the audition stages and will now compete in the live regional showcase on March 11th which will be filmed for Sky TV. If…
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…
