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June 2019

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Contents Contents 2 2 4-5 4-5 6 6 8-10 8-10 12 12 14 14 16 16 18-19 18-19 20 20 22 22 24 24 26 26 28 28 30-31 30-31 32 32 34-43 34-43 45 45 46 46 48-49 48-49 50 50 52-53 52-53 54 54 56 56 58 58 60 60 60 60

CONTENT, COMPETITION WINNER CONTENT, COMPETITION WINNER CHESTNUT SUNDAY REVIEW CHESTNUT SUNDAY REVIEW THE RIVER THAMES BOAT PROJECT THE RIVER THAMES BOAT PROJECT HISTORY - STANLEY ROAD HISTORY - STANLEY ROAD SUDOKU SUDOKU ON THE WILD SIDE ON THE WILD SIDE TED’S TALK TED’S TALK RNLI 60 YEAR CELEBRATION RNLI 60 YEAR CELEBRATION RECIPE - COURGETTE FLOWERS RECIPE - COURGETTE FLOWERS TREBLE WINNERS ATHLETIC CLUB TREBLE WINNERS ATHLETIC CLUB THINKING ABOUT CARE AT HOME? THINKING ABOUT CARE AT HOME? DAVID LINDSLEY, LOCAL AUTHOR DAVID LINDSLEY, LOCAL AUTHOR GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL GUIDE YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL GUIDE NPL WATER ROCKET CHALLENGE NPL WATER ROCKET CHALLENGE FOSSIL FUEL VS RENEWABLE FUEL FOSSIL FUEL VS RENEWABLE FUEL LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL EVENTS LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE EVENTS LANDMARK ARTS CENTRE EVENTS TEDDINGTON PRAM RACE TEDDINGTON PRAM RACE ART HOUSE OPEN STUDIOS ART HOUSE OPEN STUDIOS RICHMOND BOROUGH IN BLOOM RICHMOND BOROUGH IN BLOOM COUNCILLOR’S UPDATE COUNCILLOR’S UPDATE ARBONNE COMPETITION ARBONNE COMPETITION SUDOKU SOLUTION SUDOKU SOLUTION

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It’s June!

We are almost halfway through the year. Here is a summary of the variety of the work we deal with in our Private Client Department in Teddington.

Wills We can help with all types of Wills from the simple to the Wills containing trusts for business assets.

We can also discuss and advise on what to do with foreign property.

Powers of Attorney We can prepare simple general Powers of Attorney for one off tasks, advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney - Finance and Health Decisions, and on the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Court of Protection We can act for clients who wish to make an application to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a Deputy to deal with someone’s affairs when they no longer have capacity to do so.

Probate We can deal with all aspects of the administration of Estates - including intestacies.

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Trusts We can arrange and document Trustees’ meetings. We can help Trustees understand their obligations and record their decisions.

Taxation From advice on the Residence Nil Rate Band to Inheritance Tax and potential Capital Gains Tax on gifts and assets.

Legal services for vulnerable clients We can help clients who may need to move into residential care in discussing their options and explaining the charging provisions. Approving the Care Home Contracts and explaining the terms. Ensuring benefits are being claimed, and we can help you prepare for, and attend with you meetings to review Continuing Care from the checklist to the Decision Support Tool.

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Chestnut Sunday This is the biggest day in Bushy Park’s calendar.

Each year, people come from all over London and the South East to join in our local tradition of celebrating the blossom on the magnificent horse chestnut trees in the park.

Don’t miss the Hanworth Classic, vintage cars & bikes event, in Bushy Park on Sunday the 30 June. FREE ENTRY. More info on www.HanworthClassic.org.uk

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Time to Celebrate 30 Years on the River with the River Thames Boat Project, by Kate Dodds

Celebrations: Last month the River Thames Boat Project celebrated 30 years with an event to say ‘Thank you!’ to the many people who have made the charity what it is today. Both our community boats Thames Venturer and Thames Discoverer were moored up at the event at the Tamesis Club on the banks of the Thames in Teddington. We have always been dedicated to making the river accessible for people of all ages with disabilities and for elderly people – and now that we have two community boats, we are able to provide even more therapeutic cruises, and environmental education days for primary school children.

Thank you to our volunteers: Without our 70-strong team of volunteers we would not be able to fulfil our mission to bring the Thames directly into so many people’s lives. Our groups tell us that people just can’t stop talking about their precious day on the water. We always need new volunteers to join the team. Helping on our cruises and education days as well as at events, is fun and fulfilling so please consider joining us to volunteer.

‘Linking people afloat’ days on the river: We provide a safe and caring environment on board our community boats and these special restorative day cruises bring people together to make a group of 12 people. We have dates every month from June to October when individuals can join with a family member, carer or friend and come on 6 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

board - this provides a much needed break from the confines and routines of home, as well as a chance to meet new people and share experiences.

What our clients say: “Our residents absolutely love your trip. It’s a wonderful and uplifting experience and there is always a queue of people wanting to go.”

“Thanks to you, one of our ex-service veterans went on your boat trip and he has talked about it ever since. This was his first ever trip in years. Thank you so much for opening up his world.”

Making this possible: Our cruises run from Kingston, as well as from Walton and Weybridge – upstream towards Windsor and downstream towards Chiswick. We operate with a staff team of four, plus our amazing volunteers. We rely on grants, donations and our own fundraising to subsidise the cost of days on the river.

To book a cruise, or an education day, to volunteer or to make a donation, please get in touch: info@thamesboatproject.org www.thamesboatproject.org 020 8940 3509 Registered Charity 1080281

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Stanley Road by Dr Christopher French In the 1800 Teddington Enclosure Award, Stanley Road was described (but not named) as a public carriage road and, to quote Paddy Ching, as “an ancient gravel road branching off from Hampton Road at Hedge Corner”.

Sixty-five years later, Stanley Road had still not been named and was popularly, but not officially, known as Fulwell Road. The only buildings fronting the road at this time were Manor Farm and, next door, Maud Cottage, both on the bottom right-hand side of the road, plus the one-story cottage on the top left-hand side of the road which was demolished a couple of years ago. However, with the arrival of the railways at both Teddington and Fulwell stations in 1863/64, the area known as ‘Upper Teddington’ was ripe for expansion and Stanley Road – named as such in 1868 after either the 14th or 15th Earl of Derby whose family name was ‘Stanley’ – could fulfil its potential as an important link between Teddington and Twickenham. By the 1890s, Manor Farm had gone (to be replaced by a terrace of shops – now also gone) and a number of rather splendid houses had been built along both sides of Stanley Road; see Figure 1.

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replaced by more modern developments and in-filling. Core housebuilding was completed at the top left-hand side of Stanley Road in the 1920s, with Teddington’s first Council School (now Stanley Road Junior School) having opened opposite these houses in 1907.

One of the oldest buildings in the road is The Red Lion pub, which received its first licence on 13th March 1869 and so celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. At the higher end of Stanley Road, parades of shops also began to appear on both sides of the road in the 1890s, to service the growing local population. For example, on the left-hand side, after Princes Road, by 1905 the first two shops (on what was known as Green’s Corner) were an oil seller (William Green) and a hairdresser. Then came the 14 shops of King’s Parade consisting of a dining room, bootmaker, Fulwell Fish Market, tobacconist, dairy, haberdasher, Teddington Corn Stores, cycle maker (James Palmer, whose grandson David Palmer has only recently given up the family business: see Figure 2), baker, butcher, greengrocer, stationer, The Criterion Laundry and another confectioner. Similar shops were opened on the other side of the road; see Figure 3 (page 10) which also shows The Red Lion.

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Stanley Road continued (Note: all directions in this piece assume that the reader is looking up Stanley Road from Broad Street, towards Fulwell. Thanks to Ken Howe, Joy Palmer and Steve Perrins for the illustrations and to Ken Howe for information on the naming of ‘Stanley Road’.)

This profile of shops remained similar until well after the Second World War, with the majority of shops largely serving the local community in providing the goods (food, drink, newspapers, tobacco) and services (hairdresser, chemist, shoe repairs) it needed. Today, however, the retailer profile of the area is rather different, with many of the Stanley Road shops catering to a much more specialist market. For example, C. E. Perrins (a wet fish and game shop) is now Teddington Osteopaths; see Figure 4.

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Cullifords source a collection of the world’s premium natural stones, originating from locations such as South Africa, Norway, Italy, Brazil, India, China amongst many others. Selecting some of the most exotic and interesting materials and offering unrivalled expertise and access to many of the world’s finest surfaces. Surfaces that will help you create a scheme that is guaranteed to leave a long-lasting impression. Cullifords is the go-to destination for true statement piece materials for any application within the residential or commercial sector.

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On On the the Wild Wild Side Side By

By Sue Sue Lindenberg Lindenberg Teddington Teddington Wildlife Wildlife Photographer Photographer

As we move on into late spring the days are As we move on into late spring the days are longer, and the early mornings are frost free longer, and the early mornings are frost free and often misty. A water bird baby boom is and often misty. A water bird baby boom is evident. We now have seven Egyptian Geese evident. We now have seven Egyptian Geese goslings, and one Canada Goose gosling by goslings, and one Canada Goose gosling by the Heron Pond in Bushy Park . This is the the Heron Pond in Bushy Park . This is the first time I have seen Red Crested Pochard first time I have seen Red Crested Pochard ducklings – there were eight, at the time of ducklings – there were eight, at the time of writing, sadly only two remain. The Red Deer writing, sadly only two remain. The Red Deer Hinds are congregating on the Teddington Hinds are congregating on the Teddington side of the park, while the Stag keep over to side of the park, while the Stag keep over to the Hampton side. This is because the Hinds the Hampton side. This is because the Hinds will be dropping their calves soon. Once the will be dropping their calves soon. Once the calves are born one has to be extremely careful calves are born one has to be extremely careful to keep a very safe distance from them as it is to keep a very safe distance from them as it is not the mothers, but the “Aunties” who can be not the mothers, but the “Aunties” who can be aggressive and will give chase to anyone who aggressive and will give chase to anyone who they deem to be a threat to mothers and babies. they deem to be a threat to mothers and babies.

Next month I hope to share some images of Next month I hope to share some images of the Red Deer calves, and Cygnets. the Red Deer calves, and Cygnets. suelindenberg7@gmail.com suelindenberg7@gmail.com 0740 333 2112 0740 333 2112

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Ted’s Talk As you know, I love old advertisements and nothing recalls this quite so vividly as the enamelled metal signs. In the enamel sign - washed by the rain, impervious to the grime - is a hard fact reinforcing its message through almost total permanence. Ruby red and emerald green, cobalt blue, ivory white and ebony black, and an abundance of reassuring text and opulent imagery; they are the true relicts of the past.

The heyday of enamel iron signs was comparatively short. They reached their peak before the First World War and went into decline in 1918; their end was in sight by the 1940s. In the half century leading up to World War 2, millions of signs were produced. A vast quantity of signs was exported, but this market declined and foreign countries, one by one, established their own enamelling firms.

The first enamelling business in Britain was started up by Benjamin Baugh, in Birmingham, during the mid 1800s. Baugh was described in the Patent Office register as, ‘’ Manager of Salts Patent Enamel Works’’.

A boom in enamel signs came with the expansion of the railways and orders for 10,000 signs were quite normal.

Unfortunately, by the 1950s production had more or less come to an end. A new and powerful rival emerged in the form of huge hoardings, which not only masked the bomb sites but also displayed the novel American style photographic posters. This was the final nail in their coffin. However, this was not the end of the enamel sign; although many were destroyed, a lot stayed where they were.

Most people did not notice the signs that remained, since they were neglected and their messages were often irrelevant. It was not until the early 1970s that an interest in these signs was shown. Slowly but surely they disappeared from their original placements and went into private collections. Luckily, many have been 16 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

rescued and can be seen in museums around the country.

These days, any that come onto the market command very high prices.

Funnily enough, I was lucky to be able to buy one at a car boot this weekend. It was advertising Friary Ales & Stouts, not the most exciting but another one for my collection!

Ted is a local resident and keen collector.

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RNLI Twickenham, Teddington and District Fundraising Branch

by Peter Miller Branch Chairman and Jill Goddard, Branch Events co-ordinator

We are the fundraising Branch of the RNLI in the Twickenham, Teddington and surrounding area which began on 29th October 1959, following a visit to Twickenham by the Walmer lifeboat the “Charles Dibdin”. The then Mayor, Councillor Erio Lewis called a meeting immediately when he realised there was no local RNLI fundraising branch and the Twickenham and District branch was formed. Two of the founder members were Bob Tough and his sister from Teddington.

The Tough family have been hardworking and enthusiastic supporters throughout the life of the Branch. John Tough is the current President who was preceded by his father Bob in the position.

Bob Tough’s father led many local sailing boats in the call to rescue thousands of British soldiers stranded in Dunkirk during the second world war.

Teddington Lifeboat station was opened in 2002 when four lifeboat stations were opened on the Thames following the Marchioness disaster in August 1989 in Central London.

Throughout its life, the success of the branch has been dependent on its vibrant committee and supporters. At every event we all turned out with great enthusiasm and it was fun! During the ‘80s, Arthur Lowe of “Dad’s Army” fame was 18 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

our President and many of the ITV stars from Teddington Studios gave our events their 100% support including the famous quizmaster Bamber Gascoigne who was then president of the Richmond branch. Jack Lowe, Arthur’s grandson is also an ardent supporter of the RNLI, and is currently halfway through photographing the volunteer crew at each of the 238 Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland to raise funds.

Back in the realms of time we held gardens parties and barbecues every summer- no gazebos in those days. if it rained –we just got wet! For many years we held an Annual Ball at the Lensbury Club with a grand tombola of at least 150 prizes. Then there were the Annual Steamer trips up and down (or down and up) the Thames with various musical entertainment and mostly good weather. I can only remember one really wet evening. More recently who can forget the first Open Day at the Lifeboat station. The tow path on both sides of the river was full of stalls, punters and music. The approximate footfall over the bridge was said to be over 4000.

Sometimes the most lucrative event is the simplest e.g. collections in Twickenham and at various riverside pubs on Rugby Days, and collections at supermarkets and local annual fairs. We can easily raise over £700 at a supermarket with only a couple of hours help from a small team.

Conversely some of our most memorable events were not fundraising at all. For example the presentation at the House of Lords of a Branch Certificate of Thanks, when the Queen passed our stall at the Millenium event in Bushy Park.

Our closer working contact with the crew of Teddington lifeboat has broadened our horizons including a hugely popular fish supper and our very well supported annual quiz night at the NPL. This year sees our fundraising branch celebrate 60 years, and we have raised over £1.3M since it’s inception. In 2018 the RNLI raised over £192M in total, mainly through legacies and donations and with the commitment of over 23, 000 volunteer community fundraisers like us.

Our fundraising branch was supported for many years by Cynthia Gray, Freda Hale and Joan Catt, our committee stalwarts but we now seek new members to join our fundraising team. If you can spare even a few hours a week we would love to hear from you. Please contact claire_cardwell@rnli.org.uk for more information.

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Courgette Flowers & ‘Baccala’ Salt Cod Mantecato We do our best at the restaurant to grow our own every year and I love it when the flowers first start developing, it usually means that the sun has arrived and it’s time for al fresco wining and dining. My Italian zia ‘auntie’ first introduced me to the idea of stuffing and frying courgettes flowers when I was a child, she always has a wonderful trail of them growing in her front garden... I was sold from the first bite – delicious. Ok, deep fried food is not the healthiest but hey, surely you’re allowed to indulge every now and then!

Buon appetito! Massimo, Shambles Italian Restaurant, Teddington, 020 8977 9398 Serves 4 Ingredients 4 x Baby courgette flowers Rape seed oil for deep frying Mantecato filling 400g x Salt cod - baccalà 2 ltrs x Milk 1 x Bay leaf (torn) 2 x Stems of flat parsley 2 x Cloves 1 x Garlic clove 3 x Crushed juniper berries 10 x Peppercorns Pinch x Freshly grated nutmeg 200ml x Extra virgin olive oil The batter 50g x Cornflour 150g x Tipo ‘00’ flour & little more for dusting 20oml x Cold beer 50ml x Cold sparkling water

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Method 1. It’s important to rinse the cod for a minimum of 24 hours to rejuvenate the fish and wash away any excess salt.

2. Now place the fish in a saucepan with the milk, spices, garlic and herbs. Bring to the boil and simmer very gently for about five/six minutes.

Take off the heat, cover and leave for another ten minutes.

3. Remove the fish from the milk and separate it into flakes, removing the skin and any bones that might remain. 4. Place the fish in a food processor with 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Pulse until it forms a pâté like paste.

5. On low speed, add the olive oil little by little as if making a mayonnaise. When you’ve used up all the oil the baccalà should have a light and fluffy consistency.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as required. You probably won’t need to add any salt. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

7. To make the batter, sieve the flours over a bowl, then using a whisk mix in the beer and water.

Season with salt and pepper and allow to rest for 10 minutes. You should have a consistency of a pancake mixture.

8. Using your fingers, gently pop out the stigma found inside the flower and discard.

9. Stuff each flower with the baccalà mix and gently fold the flower top closed, then lightly dust all over with some ‘00’ flour. 10. Dunk them in the ready-made batter, making sure they’re fully coated.

11. Drain off any excess batter and deep fry at 170°C, for 2/3 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

12. Once cooked, place onto kitchen paper to soak up any unwanted grease and serve immediately.

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Teddington Athletic Football Club Treble Winners

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Teddington Athletic Football Club U18 Panthers have secured a historic ‘treble’ for season 2018/19, by winning the Surrey Youth League Premier Elite division and League Cup, plus the Middlesex FA U18 County Cup. With most of the players heading off to university, it was a great way to sign off the Panthers’ last ever season.

Paul Stallard, Panthers Manager said: ‘We are very proud to be the first team in the history of Teddington Athletic Football Club to win all three trophies competed for. Our boys have performed consistently well over many years but to win three demanding competitions whilst also studying for their A-levels this year is amazing. Our League Cup win on Sunday, 12th May against Sheen Lions FC was the last ever competitive game for the players, and so it was especially poignant for me, as my son Jack, and Adam’s son Hal, played their very last match for the team.

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over 10 years and have watched many of our original U7 and U8 team grow into both fine footballers and exceptional young men. It has been a proud and emotional time for us all.

Bob Smith, Chairman of Teddington Athletic Football Club emphasised: ‘We are a growing football club and our focus is on football for all levels of ability. We are tremendously proud of our U18 Panthers and hope their success inspires other boys and girls to play football and achieve their dreams.’

Teddington Athletic Football Club, established in 2006, runs boys and girls football teams from U6s to U18s and is a real force for ‘football for all’ in the local community. The club will move into a new clubhouse in Bushy Park in Autumn 2019.

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Thinking About Care at Home?

Investigating at-home care and support options can be daunting but, thankfully, there is plenty of information available and setting up care is usually quite straightforward.

Presently, anyone with savings of more than £23,250.00 will be deemed a self-funder and required to arrange care themselves. An internet search for local home care providers in your area will quickly reveal a host of options.

The independent care companies and larger franchised national operators offer the benefit of being tangible local businesses. They afford their clients and their families the expertise and proximity of a team of care professionals.

Reputable care providers are registered, inspected and regulated by the industry governing body, the Care

Quality Commission (CQC). Research and shortlist the companies which most appeal, ensuring to check their CQC rating at www.cqc.org.uk. It’s also good to review relevant ratings on sites such as NHS Choices www. nhs.uk.

Contact two or three companies. They should confirm prices, send information and offer to arrange an assessment of need, usually free of charge. Normally conducted in the home, this assessment meeting with the care manager or supervisor will establish the full detail of what’s required. Ask about CQC registration and rating, carer checks and references, carer training and matching with clients, continuity of care, sickness and holiday cover, out-of-hours contact, and company values.

A quality care agency will be professional but helpful and caring. They will work collaboratively, enabling their clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.

Adrian and Ciara Mullins CuraCare owners

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We provide care and support services to the elderly in their own homes.

We can help with: • Short term or on-going support • Hourly visits to 24 hour live in care • Companionship & Home Help • Personal Care & Dementia Care • Medication & Meal Support

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Ladies it’s time to get ready, summer is here!

Hayley, who formerly worked in Teddington High St, offers the same quality, professional salon treatments in your own home.

Specialising in Electrolysis for hair, skin tag & thread vein removal and Waxing.

I also offer CACI Non Surgical Face Lift, Geleration, and eyelash tinting and perming, manicures/pedicures CIBTAC & ITEC qualified

To book an appointment 07801 296333/020 88924447

Say it with a kiss Unique Miniatures and Jewellery We are a local Teddington Business

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Jewellery making and silversmithing

Workshops Get creative and make your own jewellery!

Relaxed, friendly workshops for adults in Twickenham.

Beginners Jewellery making with gemstones and wire Beginners silversmithing - rings, earrings, pendants etc More information and booking online:

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health & beauty spa • holistic & therapeutic massage therapies • beauty treatments & AVEDA facials • sports injuries • acupuncture & reflexology • pregnancy & fertility support

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Local Author David Lindsley David has published several books including a trilogy featuring a swashbuckling hero who, when he isn’t travelling the world solving challenging and dangerous mysteries, lives on a houseboat moored at Hampton Wick.

David started his literary career in an attempt to rectify the poor impression that many people have of engineers and engineering.

‘We need people in general to know more about what a professional engineer is and what he or she does,’ he says, ‘and we need young people to recognise engineering as a satisfying, stimulating and rewarding profession. Only when we do this will we re-ignite the enthusiasm that we need if we are going to take the lead again. It’s not that we don’t have the right talent; it’s that we don’t recognise, reward, support or promote it enough.’

He points out that in the EU, the USA, and the tiger economies of the Far East, the professional engineer is recognised as a man or woman who has degree-level qualifications and is highly regarded. ‘That’s very largely why the world of commerce is today dominated by the likes of Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Samsung and Huawei.’ he says, adding that in Britain the term “engineer” is loosely applied across a wide range of activities, most of which require few academic qualifications.

‘Very often,’ he adds, ‘the impression given is of a man (and it is usually a man!) who turns up in overalls to fix your boiler or washing machine. In this way the country that led the world with aircraft, steam turbines, railways and nuclear power stations has lost its direction.’

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recruit top-class engineers in the UK, David later decided to bite the bullet and try to raise the profile of his profession. This is why he set about writing novels to popularise the engineer.

In an exciting new development, the first book in the trilogy has just been released as an audiobook, downloadable from Amazon, iTunes and Audible.

‘I wanted to catch the attention of people who say that they can’t find time to read physical books but who would be happy to listen to a good yarn as they commute, relax or work out.’

David has another compelling reason for having the book converted to an audio form; over the past decade his own eyesight has steadily deteriorated to the point where he is now registered blind. He finds it extremely difficult to read, and he has become enthusiastic about audiobooks. Now he wants blind and partially-sighted people to be able to enjoy his literary work.

The audiobook production process was a new experience for David and his wife Jo. They selected Amazon’s Audible service as the platform for the production because of its ease of use and its popularity.

Having auditioned several actors, the couple chose IrishCanadian actor Julian Casey as the narrator. ‘Julian’s voice was just perfect for the job,’ says David. ‘We were very lucky to be able to get hold of him between his movie work.’ Julian lives in Quebec, and his film commitments meant that the project took longer than expected to complete; originally scheduled for release in mid-2018, the audiobook finally appeared at the end of January 2019.

David and Jo are now watching to see how the venture fares and will think about having the other two books converted into an audio format if it is successful.

To hear a sample of the audiobook, go to https://www. amazon.co.uk/Far-Point/dp/B07N4BN4SR and click on the cover image.

To get in touch e-mail: lindsley@btinternet.com

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Get to Know Your Neighbour Matt is 41 and has worked in marketing for the last 23 years. He was the commercial manager at Brentford FC before leaving to work in the City for a year. Realising the demand for social media marketing services, he initially freelanced before forming The Bright Click in 2012.

What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?

I’m lucky enough to love what I do. I started the business after experiencing a difficult couple of working years. Whenever I’m having a tricky day, it doesn’t take me long to remember how fortunate I am that my destiny is in my own hands.

What challenges do you face and how do you overcome them?

I enjoy challenges; I think they are there to improve you and life would be boring without them! The main challenges we face are making sure that we continue to win new business and that we keep our current clients as happy as possible. So, staying on top of trends and continuing to deliver results based on our clients’ objectives remains top of our agenda.

What made you start your own business?

Honestly? Desperation..! I was incredibly unhappy in my last job and commuting into central London daily.

My son, Tommy, was a baby and I went a whole week without seeing him awake. I thought there had to be more to life. My mum was very sick at the time. I spoke to her on my way home from the office and she wasn’t complaining, but I was. She couldn’t change her situation but I could. It was definitely a risk but I’m so glad that I took it.

What’s your favourite part of the day?

First thing in the morning. I’m at my most productive and I get most done.

Who inspires you and why?

My parents. My mum had a terrible childhood and did 28 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

literally everything she could to make sure that Dan (my brother and colleague) and I had the best upbringing you could ask for. Dad worked his way up from an office clerk to a very senior position, with an amazing work ethic that I hope I’ve inherited. I live by the values that they’ve instilled in me, and I know Dan does too.

What lessons have you learned?

Know your numbers. Trust your instincts. Face your problems head on - the best way out is through. Your biggest challenge is often the route to the greatest reward, so prioritise the things that feel like the hardest.

What would the closest person in your life say if I asked them for the one characteristic that they totally like about you?

My positive outlook.

What is your favourite place in Richmond?

The view across the river, on the hill near the Petersham Hotel, is hard to beat. Also, the view across the City from Richmond Park is spectacular.

The Bright Click is a Digital Marketing Agency, based in Waldegrave Road, Teddington for the last five years.

Contact 020 3131 2230 or info@thebrightclick.co.uk .

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Teddington & Twickenham local

Father's Day - Gift Guide

Taylor’d Bundles is an award winning gifting service that prides itself on creating the right gift for the right time.

Jumpers, illustrations, papercuts, keyrings - we have some fun & unique Father’s Day ideas to help show your Dad how much you love him so why not head over to www.taylordbundles.co.uk and have a browse...

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Help to update his wardrobe for summer, som shorts in an agreeable colour. Dapper dads wh love a new wallet, perfect fit for his pocket collection or offer him a gi Studio148 Ltd, 148 High Street, Ted Tel: 02089439954, www.stud

‘Every home needs a touch of fun and our collection of loveable animal doorstops make a handsome addition to any room. Perfect for Father’s Day, each one has a unique personality – discover the full collection at our design showroom on Teddington High Street.’

Marcus Fielding Fox £45 Amos Hare £45 Patchwork Badger £35 Contact: connect@jennyblanc.com, T: 020 8943 4144, 59 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8HA

FATHER'S DAY TREATMENT Enjoy a relaxing black mask including under eye mask experience with the award winning British brand 'Barber Pro' for FREE when booking a relaxing wash, cut & style at £30.

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Join us under the Sun or Stars for a taste of Italy, in our idyllic Summer garden.

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1:1 indoor rowing tuition & workout at home/garden £25 for 1 hour. We bring the rowing machine to your home.

OR Indoor rowing class at Twickenham Rowing Club.

First class free, next 2 for just £8 (saving £10). Mon & Wed 9:45-10:45 / 12:45-1:15 Conditions apply

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Children’s Activities Rhythm Time Fridays Award winning multisensory music classes for newborns-toddlers. Times according to age range. Come and make new friends and have fun whilst helping your little one develop. It’s never too early for them to enjoy the wonders of music! Contact Rosie 07378 348247 www.rhythmtime.net/rg 249 St John Hall, Park Rd, TW11 0AQ Footie Tots Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2–5 years.

An introduction to the world of fitness and football for children. Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way.

Contact Andy 07931 707720 or andy@footie-tots.co.uk. footie-tots.co.uk/ Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, & Salvation Army, Church Rd, TW11 Footie Wizards 5-12 years various venues.

Wiggle Tiggles A fun movement class for 2-4 year olds developing their confidence, imagination and dance skills. Join us on an exciting adventure; where will we go next? The zoo? To meet the Queen? Or maybe even to the Moon! Come along and find out.

Classes: Monday 13.45-14.30 or Thursday 10am-10.45am at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Email info@wiggletiggles.co.uk or visit www. wiggletiggles.co.uk for more information.

Baby Sensory Award-winning developmental classes for babies 0-13 months. Enjoy an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing, and more with your baby. Booking required.

Visit www.babysensory.com/teddington for timetable and to book a space. Classes run in Teddington (Mondays) and Hampton (Thursdays). Contact Jo on 07932089848 or teddington@babysensory.co.uk Mini Professors Fun science for pre-school children.

Booking required in advance - £9 per session, trial £15 for 3 weeks. Classes last 40 minutes.

Thursdays - 10am - 3-4 yrs, 11.30am - 2-3 years, 12.30pm - 3-4 years, 1.30 - 3-4 years. richmond@miniprofessors.co.uk.

Nansi - 07951535734.

Teddington Baptist Church.

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Noah’s Ark Thursdays 10-11:30am Join us with your babies or children under 4 for fun with toys, crafts, singing and stories.

There is a baby area for pre-walkers.

All are welcome.

Contact claire.h.wood@gmail.com St Michael’s Fulwell, Wilcox Rd, TW11 0SP Chatterbooks Second Tuesday of the month: 4.15pm, school yrs 4-5. Chat about books, play games, do quizzes, find out about authors and have a lot of fun together! Contact: 020 8734 3304, teddington.library@richmond.gov.uk Teddington Library, Waldegrave Rd, TW11 8NY Church Mice Service For parents/carers and children under 5 years old. 20 minute service followed by refreshments & play. Every Wednesday, 10.30am. St Mary with St Alban. Donation of £1 per family, no need to book.

Mums Connect A group for mums and preschoolers, with craft for the mums and help with childcare for the children. A perfect place to meet other mums. Every Monday during term time, £2, 10-11:30am. St. John’s Church Warehouse, Hampton wick. Contact: clare@stjohnshamptonwick.org Story Time @ Teddington Library Tuesdays, 2.15pm A free weekly session for the under 5s.

Contact: 020 8734 3304, teddington.library@richmond.gov.uk Teddington Library, Waldegrave Rd, TW11 Busy Bees Tuesday & Fridays: 10-11.30am, parent and toddler group for 6 mths to pre-school.

Contact: Church Office 020 8977 8000 Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11

If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please phone first to check the details.

Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Gentle Yoga to De-stress & Relax

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Group And Private Classes In Teddington

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• Bottle & Teddy Tombola • Tin Can Alley • Hook A Duck • and More!!

PLAYWAM PRESCHOOL

Celebrating 50 years of Playwam!

Saturday 15th June 11am to 1pm at Colville Court Gardens 30 Park Road, Teddington, TW11 0AQ

Tickets: Adults £3 (including a glass of Pimms) Children £2 (including a glass of cordial)

PLAYWAM PRESCHOOL Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ May 2016

Early years provider

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Park Lane Stables Horse Rides • Face-Painting • Little Kickers • BBQ

Cakes • Biscuit Decorating • Bouncy Castle

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Choosing a School

by Darryl Wideman, Radnor House School Head

The season of summer term open mornings gives the chance to visit a variety of schools to make the difficult decision about which one might be best for a child. Parents are fortunate to have the choice of such good schools in our area, but at the same time so many options can be very confusing when it comes to taking the plunge.

After over thirty years in the teaching profession, and as a head since 2008, I feel I have some credibility when it comes to advising and guiding. However, for all the alleged wisdom such experience may generate, I do not have a silver bullet answer that can address everybody’s questions.

The best advice I can offer is not to overthink it or analyse it in too much detail. The education sector is as adept as any at manipulating statistics to its own advantage, so beware league table comparisons because all they tell you is how selective a school is likely to be at 11+. If a school only admits the brightest pupils, it should be self-evident that it will achieve high standards at GCSE and A Level.

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hard to judge if these genuinely guide a school from day to day until you have signed up, by when it may be too late if they do not.

I have a sign in my office that simply says ‘It’s not rocket science’ because, frankly, it usually isn’t. Once you have decided whether your child would thrive in single sex or co-education, boarding or day, local or more distant, in the end I would strongly suggest you just go with your gut instincts. If it feels right, it usually will be right.

Do you like the head? If not, you may not like the school, because the personality of the leader is more influential in a school than in many other walks of life. Do the children seem genuine and natural, or have they been coached to say the right thing? Is there a ‘win at all costs’ mentality or is success promoted in a more realistic way?

Do you know anybody whose children go to the school? If so, ask them before you ask anyone else.

When choosing a school, think of your child’s personality and learning style. Not all schools suit all children, but it’s hard to disagree that children who are happy will be much more likely to learn, thrive and reach their potential. For many children, a school that provides stretch and challenge with support rather than pressure will be far and away the best choice.

Radnor House is an independent ‘through school’ inspiring girls and boys from age 9 to 18. Our core values of

Courage, Excellence, Perseverance & Respect are at the heart of our ethos.

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Teddington Cricket Club from September 2019

Admissions at Year 5, Year 7 & Sixth Form

OPEN DAYS SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING

18th September WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN DAYS

5th October 9th November VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO BOOK A VISIT AND FIND OUT MORE

www.radnor-twickenham.org 020 8891 6264

• admissions@radnorhouse.org

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Radnor House

At Radnor House, we bring a breath of fresh air to independent education in this part of the world.

We are a selective co-educational day school enjoying a stunning location on the banks of the River Thames in Twickenham, where our pupils thrive in small classes with a strong focus on individual attention. We educate and inspire girls and boys from ages 9 to 18.

With a proven track record of success at GCSE and A Level, achieved through our preferred approach of favouring encouragement over pressure, our core values of courage, excellence, perseverance and respect permeate everything we do. We stretch, challenge and support every pupil through inspirational teaching, proactive pastoral care and a wide range of co-curricular activities, helping children to become genuinely immersed in all aspects of their broader development.

An exciting addition to our sports provision comes through a new long-term partnership with Teddington Cricket Club, creating an impressive facility to strengthen existing programmes for the boys at the school and allow significant developments for girls’ football and cricket, while retaining our use of first class facilities for

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athletics, girls’ hockey and netball at St Mary’s University. These superb opportunities will help all our sportsmen and sportswomen further develop their skills and enhance their rounded and grounded Radnor House experience.

A top quality education and a genuinely friendly atmosphere combine to create an exceptional environment, where happy children enjoy a busy, enriched school life supported by an involved parent community. Children are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning journey at school, developing important skills and positive educational habits alongside a wealth of knowledge. They are empowered to look after themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually, building resilience as they navigate their formative years with us.

Twickenham Prep At Twickenham Prep we know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most daunting and important decisions you will make.

We believe that our nurturing environment, firstclass facilities and strong pastoral care provide an excellent start to life at school. TPS is an inspiring place to be, with happy, enthusiastic children and experienced, committed staff.

Our pupils achieve great success, both academic and extra-curricular, moving on to excellent independent secondary schools, including Hampton, King’s College, Sir William Perkins, Lady Eleanor Holles, Kingston Grammar, Surbiton High School and St George’s College with regular academic, sporting, art and allrounder scholarships. We are committed to working in partnership with our parents so that our pupils leave TPS as happy, confident,

responsible and well-rounded individuals ready to move onto senior school and contribute to their community.

Entry to the school is non-selective at Reception, with limited places available in other year groups subject to an assessment. Conscious of the needs of modern family life we have wraparound care facilities operating from 7.30am-6.30pm and we offer morning minibus services throughout the surrounding areas.

Visitors are always welcome, either at our regular

Whole School Open Day Saturday 12th October 10am-12noon

“We’d rate this a must visit prep”

Come and visit us in Hampton

Good School’s Guide 2017

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Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep We offer an excellent all-round education, with superb pastoral care and exceptional teaching.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual and allowed to flourish in a caring, lively and happy environment. Our 2016 ISI report found: ‘The achievements of the pupils are excellent….

A close and nurturing atmosphere is at the heart of the School.’

The School’s stunning new state-of-the-art Prep building opened recently and includes many environmentally friendly features such as a ‘living roof.’ Our pupils have an abundance of outdoor space with onsite grass playing fields, an all-weather games area, and ‘the allotment corner’ with raised beds for growing flowers and vegetables. Inside, the design is light and spacious. Facilities include IT suites, a purpose-

built art room, library, music rooms, and an attractive, spacious hall.

Part of the Hampton School Trust, the Pre-Prep & Prep School enjoys close links with the nearby senior school and an increasing number of our boys move onto Hampton School via the Assured Place Scheme.

COLLEGE GUARDIANS YOUR CHILD THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN THE WORLD

Ever Thought of Hosting an International Student?

We are currently seeking host families to look after children attending boarding school in the UK whose parents are based overseas.

Our hosts look after the children during some half term holidays and occasional weekends.

Dates of stays will depend very much on the school that the child attends.

In exchange for your hospitality you will receive a generous compensation package as well as the invaluable experience that hosting an international student can bring to you and your family.

For more information please contact Caroline Lloyd, Guardianship Manager

caroline@collegeguardians.co.uk • +44 (0) 1684 581600

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Part of the Hampton School Trust.

IAPS Independent Day School for boys aged 3 -11 & girls aged 3 - 7 years

Open Mornings Friday 13 September and Thursday 17 October 2019 9.30am: Headmaster’s welcome – Prep School 9.45am - 11.00am: Tours – Pre-Prep and Prep Book your place via our website: www.hamptonprep.org.uk - ‘Visit the School’ page

Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School is highly successful in meeting its aims.

The achievements of the pupils are excellent.

ISI Report 2016

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Stagecoach launches a new school in Twickenham to meet the growing demand for Performing Arts.

Sarah & Will Chitty, local Principal’s of Stagecoach Teddington & Twickenham are excited to announce their NEW THURSDAY EVENING Performing Arts Classes at Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham.

youngsters can enjoy the benefits of thriving in the performing arts.

Sarah says of her new position, “I’m buzzing with excitement at the opportunity to build a strong, creative syllabus that will challenge the talented children in the local area, whilst being fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding place for them to develop, have fun and make life- long friends. Stagecoach is much more than a class – it is a family and we all have a ball every week!

Stagecoach Twickenham & Stagecoach Teddington offer weekly classes on Fridays & Saturdays with nearly 600 students learning singing, dancing and acting from an expert team of Performing Arts teachers. Such is the popularity of these sessions that Sarah is expanding her offering, opening an additional weekday Thursday school, so that more local

“For more information about the 2 week trial email: Twickenham@stagecoach.co.uk or call 0208 979 5276

PUT ON A SHOW

H WO OLIDA RKS Y HO P

Make friends and build confidence at our theatre workshops CATS ABRIDGED MAGIC MUSIC BOX 29 th JULY - 2nd AUGUST 29 th JULY - 2nd AUGUST Age: 6 - 18 year olds Age: 4 - 6 year olds Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm Cost: £195 (£165 for sibling) Cost: £135 (£120 for sibling) WONDERFUL WEST END THE BIG TOP 5th - 9 th AUGUST 5th - 9 th AUGUST Age: 6 - 18 year olds Age: 4 - 6 year olds Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm Cost: £170 (£140 for sibling) Cost: £135 (£120 for sibling)

Venue: Langdon Down Centre Normansfield, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PS stagecoach.co.uk/twickenham

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0208 979 5276

Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals.

Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

Stagecoach Twickenham

HAMPTON COURT HOUSE

cultivating a lifelong love of learning

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 3-18

Contact Rachel Bowles, Registrar, to book a tour on 020 8614 0857 or visit our website at www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk

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Can You Prevent Bullying?

Well it’s not particular news that bullying goes on in many ways, face to face and cyber, both in school and at work!

Last year, reported cases of self-harm increased 30% in young people under 17, which is probably greatly caused by bullying in its many forms.

How does this happen and what can you do about it?

The real worry is that children (and adults too) begin to believe these bullies, who pathetically pick on someone, usually because they feel so bad about themselves that they need to project it on someone else. However, there can only be a bully if there is a victim.

HELP YOUR CHILD, TELL THEM IF IT HAPPENS, TELL SOMEONE IMMEDIATELY The child must inform the relevant person at school and also parents . Don’t let them become a victim of it. Explain once they have unburdened what they are going through it already feels better. They’ve taken action. Explain if they feel threatened you will contact the authorities there are many ways to deal with it. It’s important to mention that self harming, blaming themself and becoming depressed is not dealing with it, that’s victim hood. The must realise action is the way out of it (often they are keeping it to themselves) which is worsening the problem.

that your child is the ‘quiet’ type and doesn’t really bother with others too much. People may think because of this that they are an easy target, well not if their self-worth and emotional resilience is strong. This is something that children cannot work on early enough in life.

Whatever people say or do they must know that “YOU MUST ACCEPT YOURSELF as a VALUABLE HUMAN BEING who has RIGHTS and who exercises them. Tell them to stand up for themselves look the bully in the eye, even if it feels fearful, if you don’t NOW, when will you? It’s good to role play it with them too, otherwise it doesn’t usually happen. Whatever happens, they must realise NEVER to take it out on themselves and become that victim. Take action!

As soon as they have taken action they’ve taken control in their life, this alone helps boost and reinforce self-worth. The bullies must STOP, if they stop targeting your child, they will find someone else to bully, unless that someone else also reports it. The really important thing is catching it and doing something about it immediately. Not just reporting it, but teaching your child the bully mind set and helping them become stronger at handling it. It’s an invaluable lesson.

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Libby is passionate about helping children to be their true selves, lighting up their paths, helping them to see and believe in who they are so they can reach their true potential and happiness.

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zones, whilst trying to earn additional bonus points by time of flight.

Following the afternoon school competition, the public festival welcomes teams and spectators in the evening from 6pm.

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Open to schools, families, friends, colleagues, universities, apprentices and youth clubs to enter teams or spectate.

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Local Events Teddington Summer Music Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park Teddington TW11 9PS, Tickets: £16 (and £14 for concessions) Group discounts apply (for 2 concerts or 5+ tickets) Box Office: www.langdondowncentre.org.uk or 0333 1212 300 PATRON – THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR VINCE CABLE MP

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Cantanti Camerati presents a concert entitled “The Flowers Appear On The Earth”. Part of the Twickenham Goes Green festival. Music on the natural world by Purcell, Haydn, Greene and others, including Delibe’s well known Flower Duet, at St Mary’s Parish Church, Church Street, Twickenham TW1 3NJ Tickets £15, under 12s £8, on the door or in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/cantanti-camerati

Sat 15 June 7.30pm Sat 15 June 7.30pm-9.30pm

Elton John and Billy Joel – A Tribute Join us for a night of live music as outstanding piano vocalist James Hawkins pays tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Tickets (£15) are available now at this link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jameshawkinsmusic/242182/ www.jameshawkinsmusic.com. Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park , Teddington, TW11 9PS. www.langdondowncentre.org.uk

29 June 7.30pm-9.30pm

Deep River – Marble Hill Singers The Marble Hill Singers are returning to Normansfield Theatre for their summer concert Deep River, soulful and moving songs and piano music, including Handel’s Water Music. Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PS. www.langdondowncentre.org.uk

21-23 & 28-30 June

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Tickets: £20 / £18 concessions Tickets: £20 / £18 concessions Saturday 8th June, 8pm Saturday 8th June, 8pm Edinburgh Festival Preview Shows: Edinburgh Festival Preview Shows: Flo & Joan - Before The Screaming Starts Flo & Joan - Before The Screaming Starts Rob Auton – Work in Progress Rob Auton – Work in Progress In January, musical comedy sisters Flo & Joan watched In January, musical comedy sisters Flo & Joan watched the Bros documentary and saw a glimpse into their the Bros documentary and saw a glimpse into their future; a lot of dog portraits and male pattern baldness. future; a lot of dog portraits and male pattern baldness.

Anyway, following a sell-out run in 2018, they have Anyway, following a sell-out run in 2018, they have a new hour of their dark and waggish songs to parade a new hour of their dark and waggish songs to parade about the place. Best Musical Act 2018 (Leicester about the place. Best Musical Act 2018 (Leicester Comedy Festival). Tickets: £10 Comedy Festival). Tickets: £10 Friday 14 – Sunday 16 June Friday 14 – Sunday 16 June 2019 Korean Art Exhibition 2019 Korean Art Exhibition Friday: 1 – 4pm; Saturday 10am – 2.30pm; Sunday Friday: 1 – 4pm; Saturday 10am – 2.30pm; Sunday 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm An exhibition of contemporary Korean art exploring key An exhibition of contemporary Korean art exploring key themes in Korean culture including the spirit of the pine themes in Korean culture including the spirit of the pine tree, flora and fauna and “the moment of light”, blending tree, flora and fauna and “the moment of light”, blending the natural beauty of Hanok with the artificial light of the the natural beauty of Hanok with the artificial light of the city. Free Event city. Free Event Saturday 15th June, 7.30pm Saturday 15th June, 7.30pm Thames Philharmonia with David Campbell Thames Philharmonia with David Campbell Renowned clarinettist David Campbell, one of the Renowned clarinettist David Campbell, one of the finest musicians of his generation, is the soloist in finest musicians of his generation, is the soloist in an evocative clarinet concerto by the Irish composer an evocative clarinet concerto by the Irish composer StanfordProgramme also includes Vaughan Williams’ StanfordProgramme also includes Vaughan Williams’ jolly English Folk Song Suite; Rossini’s overture The jolly English Folk Song Suite; Rossini’s overture The Turk in Italy, Faure’s Pavane and Mendelssohn’s joyous Turk in Italy, Faure’s Pavane and Mendelssohn’s joyous Italian Symphony.

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Printmakers, Richmond Printmakers, Kew Studio, and Printmakers, Richmond Printmakers, Kew Studio, and the Southbank Printmakers. Free Event the Southbank Printmakers. Free Event Friday 21st June, 8pm Friday 21st June, 8pm Will Pound’s Through The Seasons Will Pound’s Through The Seasons An innovative celebration of the year in folk dance, An innovative celebration of the year in folk dance, blending the spellbinding stories of Debs Newbold with blending the spellbinding stories of Debs Newbold with the exceptional musicianships of Will Pound, Benji the exceptional musicianships of Will Pound, Benji Kirkpatrick (Faustus, Bellowhead, The Transports) Kirkpatrick (Faustus, Bellowhead, The Transports) and Ross Grant (Inlay). Together, they showcase and Ross Grant (Inlay). Together, they showcase stunning arrangements of traditional dance tunes and stunning arrangements of traditional dance tunes and songs through both music, image and spoken word. An songs through both music, image and spoken word. An illustration of a hidden culture for newcomers, a host illustration of a hidden culture for newcomers, a host of memories for seasoned dancers and a unique and of memories for seasoned dancers and a unique and powerful experience for all to enjoy. powerful experience for all to enjoy.

Tickets: £17 / £10 Under 21s Tickets: £17 / £10 Under 21s Pre-show supper available; £9.50 per person.

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Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 June Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 June Richmond Art Society Summer Exhibition 2019 Richmond Art Society Summer Exhibition 2019 10am - 6pm (5pm on Sunday) 10am - 6pm (5pm on Sunday) A wide variety of media, including oils, watercolours, A wide variety of media, including oils, watercolours, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and more. prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and more.

Demonstrations and a separate themed exhibition will Demonstrations and a separate themed exhibition will also take place. Free Event also take place. Free Event Sunday 30th June, noon – 5pm Sunday 30th June, noon – 5pm Teddington Village Fair Teddington Village Fair Udney Hall Gardens, Langham Road, Teddington.

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Teddington’s annual free summer party is back! Fabulous Teddington’s annual free summer party is back! Fabulous free entertainment from Folk Dance Remixed – where free entertainment from Folk Dance Remixed – where hip hop meets folk, music by Half A Dozen, plus circus hip hop meets folk, music by Half A Dozen, plus circus skills workshops and lots more. With stalls, food and skills workshops and lots more. With stalls, food and drink and all profits going to local charities, it really is an drink and all profits going to local charities, it really is an unmissable day with something for all ages to enjoy! Fair unmissable day with something for all ages to enjoy! Fair generously supported by Lensbury Ltd, Principal generously supported by Lensbury Ltd, Principal Sponsor.

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The The Action Action Plan Plan provides provides guidance guidance to to the the Council, Council, the Royal Parks, the Environment Agency, the Royal Parks, the Environment Agency, the the many many Friends Friends Groups Groups involved involved in in our our Green Green Spaces Spaces and and every every other other property property owner owner on on how how best best to to manage manage our our parks, parks, rivers, rivers, commons, commons, playing playing fields fields and and public public and and private private gardens, gardens, in in order order to to maintain maintain biodiversity. biodiversity. It It identifies identifies policies policies for for aa variety variety of of habitats habitats but but also also for for specific specific species under under threat. threat. species There There are are chapters chapters on on Ancient Ancient and and Veteran Veteran Trees, Trees, Hedgerows, Hedgerows, Lowland Lowland Acid Acid Grassland, Grassland, Neutral Neutral Grassland, Grassland, Private Private Gardens, Gardens, Reed Reed Beds, Beds, Rivers Rivers and and Streams, and the Tidal Thames.

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Individual Individual species species with with chapters chapters of of their their own own are are Bats, Bats, the Native Native Black the Black Poplar, Poplar, House House Sparrows, Sparrows, the the Song Song Thrush, Thrush, the the Stag Stag Beetle, Beetle, the the Swift, Swift, Tower Tower Mustard, Mustard, the the Water Vole, the White Hairstreak Butterfly Water Vole, the White Hairstreak Butterfly and and the the Elm. Elm. The The final final chapter chapter is is on on Pollinators.

Pollinators.

It’s It’s not not just just in in our our protected protected Green Green Spaces Spaces that that nature nature can can flourish. flourish. Nearly Nearly 20% 20% of of land land in in the the borough borough is is made made up up of of private private gardens gardens and, and, increasingly, increasingly, residents residents make them them less less friendly friendly to to wildlife wildlife by by putting putting in in hard hard make surfacing, surfacing, artificial artificial grass grass and and decking. decking. I’m I’m hoping hoping to to set set | advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895 58 58 | To To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

The The Planning Planning Inspectorate Inspectorate has has postponed, postponed, until until midmidOctober, October, the the Public Public Inquiry Inquiry on on Quantum’s Quantum’s appeal appeal regarding regarding their their plans plans for for redeveloping redeveloping the the playing playing fields. fields.

This This should should enable enable the the related related re-examination re-examination of of the the Council’s Council’s proposal proposal to to upgrade upgrade the the fields’ fields’ designation designation to Local Green Space to be considered to Local Green Space to be considered by by aa second second Inspector, Inspector, but but also also enable enable consultation consultation to to take take place place on on amended proposals from Quantum, intended to amended proposals from Quantum, intended to address address some of of the the criticisms criticisms of of their their scheme. scheme. However, However, in in some principle, principle, objections objections remain. remain.

The The Garden Garden Last Last Month Month Wisteria Wisteria sinensis sinensis made made its its short-lived short-lived appearance appearance but, but, if if it it is is fertile, fertile, the the flowers flowers will will be be succeeded succeeded by by hanging hanging beans. beans. Flowering Flowering well well every every year depends depends on on good good pruning. pruning. year Unless Unless you you want want your your wisteria wisteria to cover more space, to cover more space, keep keep its its fast fast growing growing new new shoots shoots cut cut back back during during the the summer. summer. In In October shorten October shorten these these to to just just aa few few buds buds above above the the previous previous year’s growth, and year’s growth, and in in February February cut back back to to 22 or or 33 buds buds of of new new cut growth. growth.

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