Shire horses William (left) and Henry load up for their first carriage ride of the day Rides are available until and including Christmas Eve The shire horses were on parade today (sunday) providing carriage rides through Bushy Park. The first two horses to set off from the Pheasantry starting point were William (left) and Henry…
European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut Meganne Christian tests the HIFIm exercise machine at the Teddington HQ of PML A small Teddington-based company called Physical Mind London (PML) and based behind the Royal British Legion HQ in the High Street is aiming for the MOON! Led and developed by local innovator and inventor John Kennett,…
Woodland Gardens in Bushy Park closed tomorrow (sun) because of more high winds The Royal Parks, which is responsible for Bushy Park, issued the following statement today; “Due to predicted high winds this weekend the Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens and playground will all remain closed on Sunday 22 December.” The two catering outlets The Pheasantry…
“Their presence provides a sense of safety across the park,” says Chair of Friends of Bushy and Home Parks, Colin Muid The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks have joined the campaign against proposed police cutbacks, it was announced today. The Chair of the Friends, Colin Muid, has written to the 1500 members of the…
Teddington residents’ Thames Water bills will increase by 35% by 2030 following a decision by the industry regulator, it was announced today. At the same time the beleaguered water giant – under fire for leaks and sewage controls – was also handed an £18.2 million fine for paying “unjustified” dividends to shareholders. The average annual…
Take a stunning horse drawn carriage ride around Bushy Park this Xmas Travel in style around Bushy Park Over the Christmas period you can enjoy a glorious carriage ride in Bushy Park with The Royal Parks magnificent Shire horses. The magical experience begins at The Pheasantry Car Park at Bushy Park and £15 per person…
The MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney says she has been told the Metropolitan Police is considering cutting funding for the park police which patrol Bushy and Richmond Parks. The Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has recently warned that massive cuts will be required because of the lack of resource. In her newsletter to residents,…
BUSHY PARK ANNOUNCEMENT Due to predicted high winds of over 40mph, the Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens and playground will all be closed until around 1pm on Wednesday 18 December. The Pheasantry Café will remain open as normal but access to the Woodland Gardens beyond the café’s doors and windows will be closed. The Royal…
Bins outside Hampton Group full of discarded Pitch@Palace publications Glossy hard backed books and smaller guidebooks were left behind Two bedroomed property and former Free Library where discarded Pitch@Palace publications were found today Jean Jameson linked to local addresses for Hampton Group run by Chris Yang Andrew Methven linked to Hampton Group and described himself…
Waste and recycling collections Richmond Council will be running a revised collection schedule from Wednesday 25 December 2024 to Saturday 4 January 2025. Normal collection day Revised collection day Wednesday 25 December Friday 27 December Thursday 26 December Saturday 28 December Friday 27 December Sunday 29 December Monday 30 December No change Tuesday 31 December…