Twickenham TW1&2 June 2020

Connecting Community and Local Business

June 2020

Twickenham

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Help Each Other and Support In these difficult times, we all need to help each other and work together to save our local businesses and community projects like The Real Junk Food Project, Twickenham.

Since the Covid-19 crisis, the pop-up cafes run by the TRJFP, using food diverted from landfill at ETNA Community Centre, East Twickenham, and Greenwood Centre, Hampton, have had to close. Instead, they are now redistributing their food collections from supermarkets and local independents to other organisations and charities, as well as delivering fresh care packages to those in need.

To raise awareness of all the hard work TRJFP are doing, we have dedicated this free space to local businesses and hope to encourage our community to shop local (don’t forget Father’s Day on 21st June!). For those who can, please donate just £5 to TRJFP, via PayPal to trjfp.twickenham@ gmail.com. The link is www.paypal.me/ trjfptwickenham.

Our cover features a striking linocut of the Eel Pie Island with Footbridge, by local artist Jennie Ing. Jennie is generously donating the proceeds from FOOD & DRINK CAFE PERA 36 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AH Perfect for Brunch and they Deliver Please send your order to 0783 437 6203 MASANIELLO RISTORANTE NAPOLETANA 22 Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ Authentic Italian Pizzas to takeaway Call us 0208 891 5777 Corto Italian Deli 46 Church St, Twickenham TW1 3NR, UK This Italian deli is fully stocked with essentials - and they deliver!

Text your order to 07804207915 (min £20) for next day delivery free of charge.

Le Salon Privé 43 Crown Road, St Margarets, TW1 3EJ This French restaurant in St Margarets has a daily ‘2go’ 4 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

the next print sold from this edition to The Real Junk Food Project, Twickenham.

(See page 3 for all details).

Furthermore, to support local businesses, the BID has been reaching out to its members and promoting those who are still open and delivering locally. They have set up TwickTraders, a free online trading platform for local businesses to sell to neighbouring residents.

TwickTraders is now an immediate response to C-19 and is running a low-key launch, with a small number of traders. Many businesses in Twickenham have online operations and home delivery services, some of which may have been affected by C-19 as their doors have been closed to the public. This platform is here to help any business that is based in and around Twickenham High Street, and that can deliver their goods locally. If you would like some more information on how to get involved with TwickTraders, please contact: n.heaphy@discovertwickenham.co.uk menu as well as a deluxe menu and drinks menu. Dishes include lobster, Sunday roast, oysters, chateaubriand and more. They offer FREE home delivery for the Richmond, Twickenham, St Margarets, Teddington and Isleworth areas and you can order on the day or in advance. Call 020 8892 0602 to order.

AJs Proper Pies In this crazy current climate the world needs Pie!!

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Contactless Collection/Home Delivery* (Min order £25 for free delivery) All my Pies are baked fresh so perfect apocalyptic freezer food.

Order online for local delivery or collection. https://www.ajsproperpies.co.uk/ Brewery Market Open Wed Thurs Fri 3pm until 7pm Sat Sun 1pm until 7pm

Your Local Businesses Closed Mon and Tues 02036019494, Cheers@brewerymarket.co.uk 48 - 49 Church St, Twickenham, TW1 3NR GIFTS / HOMEWARE / BABY Allissias Attic 42 Church St, Twickenham TW1 3NR, UK Furniture & Homeware - make us an offer on anything in our shop window - Free Local Delivery Still delivering orders via our Website : www. allissiasattic.co.uk or email us at shop@allissiasattic.co.uk Bella Baby We are reopen on an appointment only basis to ensure the safety of our customers and team members, please call us to book in on 020 8891 5321. Our online store is open 24/7 on www. bellababy.co.uk, you can attend your appointment in our beautiful showroom 58-60 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BE HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING C Goode Pharmacy With the huge need for social distancing now that business and education establishments are planning to open - we have a full range of PPE availablegloves, masks, aprons, visors, alcohol gels, infra red thermometers and many other items Please contact us or pop into the pharmacy.

22 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3RR 020 8892 1614 enquiries@cgoodepharmacy.com Walk to Run Richmond An abundance of expert online support coaching and programs to help you start and stick to running.

Manageable program, injury prevention, motivation, nutrition For info, contact Chrissie chrissie@fitnessrefresh.co.uk Essentially Hemp / Kannaway Kannaway is the premier brand of CBD and hemp based lifestyle products. Kannaway offer high quality, triplelab-tested, high concentration CBD oils and wellness products. www.facebook.com/EssentiallyHempInfo 07811 763226 / info@essentially-hemp.com

Wonderful World of Wellbeing Festival, Twickenham. With 100’s of wellbeing providers at our fingertips from around our region. Call now and see what our holistic providers are offering in therapy, services and products.

Wellbeing therapies that heal and adjust the Mind, Body & Soul. Ph: Diane 07522760068 Email: wwowellbeing@gmail.com Viva Birth hypnobirthing Online 121 classes designed as a complete antenatal course. Learn relaxation techniques to release fear and build confidence and gather tools to give your baby the best possible start.

Email vivabirth@gmail.com, or call 07757812822 Insta @vivabirth Maternal Journal Online groups for expecting mothers (all stage of pregnancy) Creative journaling sessions to support women’s mental health and well being.

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For more information email maternaljournaltw@gmail. com Or call 07757812822 SERVICES & TRADES / PHOTOGRAPHY Emma Durnford Photography www.emmadurnfordphotography.com Please contact Emma via her website to purchase local greeting cards and prints or to discuss family photoshoots when everyone is able to safely get together in the future. emma_cox@btopenworld.com Bluebird Care (Richmond & Twickenham) 15 Lion Road TW1 4JH Supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities to remain safe and well at home Our office has remained open throughout the crisis and our award winning, dedicated team have been working to provide a safe, regulated service to those who need it most.

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TechDivision IT Support services for local business and home workers.

To enquire e-mail info@techdivision.co.uk or call 020 8891 3010 (9-5pm M-F)

Habibe London 56 Heath Road.Twickenham.TW1 4BX. T: 020 88672707 M: 07786996707 Tailoring and Alterations for Ladies and Gents, Review your existing item Made to measure Curtains and Blind STAR PRINT Stationers & Artist Materials For all your home working, home schooling and creative, and, children’s art & crafts needs.

Free delivery for orders over ÂŁ25 across the Borough, collection for smaller amounts, and, virtual shopping available.

20 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4BZ email : ravi@starprinttwickenham.co.uk Twitter @StarStationers ; FACEBOOK @ starprinttwickenham

RV Tass & Co Local family-owned paint shop, specialising in colour tinting - we can match many designer label colours. We also stock leading decorating brands to support your current project. We can take payment over the phone for a quick collect from the store service. 0208 892 3643.

During the Covid-19 crisis we are offering free local delivery. 382 Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2DY Q Executive Cars - your premium cab company servicing Richmond, Twickenham & surrounding areas.

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Buying Locally Is the Choice for Consumers could be how you are supporting key workers.

As lockdown measures continued to be reviewed against scientific advice, the high street of Twickenham has started to come back to life. For our local business owners, this has to be very good news. The lockdown measures have not been easy for any business owner, and this is no different in Twickenham.

According to Newsmedia Association (formerly The Newspaper Society) research called, “Loving Local”, consumers will spend their money locally with 76% buying from within five miles of their home and 92% buying from within ten miles of their home. A massive 93% of consumers outlined that they liked companies who involve themselves in their local communities and 84% of consumers outlined that they were more likely to buy from local brands that gave something back to the community.

For local businesses here in Twickenham it has never been so crucial for your brands to be visible within the community. Your neighbours want to buy from you but they need to know you are open for business, and that you can provide a safe environment.

Having a website is a good conduit for your business to provide up to date information that can really help your local community to engage with you. This information could be a sale message, it could be your delivery options, it

Having a business presence on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram is another way that your business can talk directly to people that you want to do business with. Sometimes it is as simple as saying, “we are open” to generate interest in what your business is doing.

Finally, taking out advertising space in your local TW Magazines is another way to reach your consumers in Twickenham as it has a consistent presence in your locality and is trusted. But it also cuts down on costs to your business such as leaflet printing, leaflet delivery costs, and time.

TW Magazines provide one piece of relevant messaging delivered to many households in Twickenham.

Getting your digital presence organised and identifying your route to market is a message that local Twickenham residents want to hear. After all, life is truly local right now so make sure your business capitalises.

Steve Hamilton is the Director of Media in a Box, a digital, media and creative consultancy. Steve has held senior positions with companies including KM Media Group, Reach Plc (Formerly Trinity Mirror) and now supports local businesses with media and marketing consultancy. www.mediainabox.co.uk To get in touch, email christiane@twmagazines.co.uk | 7

Gardening Tips Grow foxgloves Foxgloves can be a tall and striking addition to your garden, they can grow up to 2 metres and they look stunning grown alongside a hedge.

Get rid of pests To prevent your plants from being damaged, make sure to regularly check them for any pests.

Examine their shoot tips for pests such as capsid bugs, including the underside of their leaves.

Summer is approaching and now is a very busy time for gardeners — sowing, potting, and preparing your plants for the warmer season.

Have you accomplished all your May gardening jobs yet?

If not, don’t worry, our expert Alex Rose of Roses Garden Design and Landscaping is here to help!

Water your plants The weather is starting to warm up so it’s important to keep plants properly hydrated and if you’re growing tomatoes, cucumbers or courgettes don’t forget they need regularly watering this month.

Weed Choose a dry day and run a hoe over your plant beds or between rows to get rid of weed seedlings. This technique will dry them out on the surface of the bed rather than re-rooting into moist soil.

Prepare the lawn Now is a great time to revamp your lawn, clearing it free from debris to make room for new growth and increase access to sunlight. Rake away leaf and vegetation including dead grass this month to prepare your lawn for the warmer weather.

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Prepare your pots Summer is a great time to grow plants outdoors, plant and keep them in a greenhouse or porch for a few weeks to establish, before putting them outside in time for summer.

Sow bean crops Begin sowing dwarf, runner, and climbing beans this month. All these crops love a rich, deep, welldrained soil in a sunny position.

Plant potatoes Potatoes are one of the summer favourites for being a simple crop to grow. They thrive from being planted in the warmer months as they need a warmer soil temperature of above 7 degrees Celsius to flower.

Lawn Invest in a sprinkler if you do not already have one. Given how unpredictable the great British weather is its good to have one in stock to keep your lawn looking great!

Landscaping With many people utilising their gardens more than ever at the moment why not give it a transformation the Roses Way? Rose’s cover all aspects of landscaping and driveways and can be contacted on rosesenquiries@gmail.com or 07547 671 855.

• Resin Driveways • Landscaping • Shed Foundations & Builds • Driveways & Patios • Decking & Fencing • Turfing • Artificial Grass • Brick Built BBQs • Garden Design & Transformation • Porcelain Patios Known for our incredible garden transformations and very competitive prices. We provide a high quality garden design and landscaping service to residential and commercial properties throughout London and Surrey For a FREE CONSULTATION please call Alex on 07547 671 855 or rosesenquiries@gmail.com Follow Us @roseshq_

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Volunteers Rally for Ruils During Covid-19 Pandemic

Locally based disability charity Ruils is known for its work in supporting children and adults with disabilities and the elderly to live independently, be part of their community and live life to the full. It provides information, advice, befriending and activities to its clients and their families on a daily basis.

However, the Covid-19 crisis has created a whole new set of challenges for the many disabled people who are shielding during this time. Ruils very quickly adapted its services, recruiting over 100 volunteers from across Richmond borough and beyond, and matching them to those families and individuals who needed help.

New shopping and telephone befriending service Cathy Maker, CEO of Ruils explains “This pandemic has had a significant impact on our

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clients, many of whom fall into the ‘high risk’ category and have been unable to leave the house to access food or medicine. In response we launched a shopping service, and have already supported over 150 families and individuals. We also launched a telephone befriending service which we hope has provided some comfort to those isolating alone. We are so grateful to our volunteers who have worked tirelessly to deliver shopping, prescriptions and other supplies across the borough.”

PPE distribution Ruils volunteers have also been responding to the demand for much needed PPE for key workers.

Ruils was able to distribute PPE to staff in all care homes, residential homes and GPs in the borough, thanks to the Richmond GP Alliance who worked extremely hard to secure the supplies.

How to support Ruils’ work In order to continue this important work, Ruils relies on fundraising as many of its services are not government funded. What’s more, like many other charities, Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of many fundraising events, meaning the loss of vital funds.

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Who Am I Interviewing This Month?

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His business can be found in Twickenham on Heath Road across from the Three Kings.

His premises are very modern with state-ofthe-art equipment.

Customer Service is very important to him.

He is rightly proud of his highly skilled very friendly team of staff.

He has a passion for interior design which is demonstrated throughout his business premises. (On entrance you are offered fresh ground coffee and welcomed by the tunes of a gramophone playing newly picked favourites from Eel Pie Records or the local charity stores.)

He is a firm believer in supporting local independent businesses and can be spotted in Sandy’s fishmongers, Samis Barber, Ruben’s bakeshouse, Corto’s Deli, Ballaro’ restaurant, Rosie Chai or Brown’s Artisan Butchers to name but a few.

His clients describe him as calm and professional, kind and patient, a perfectionist with a warm heart.

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He qualified in 1999 at Goteburg University, Sweden.

He opened his new built practise in Twickenham in 2017.

He speaks three languages, English, Swedish and Greek.

When he is not at work, he can often be found with his young family enjoying Thameside walks or supporting local events and markets.

He has recently been elected Deputy Chair of Discover Twickenham, the local Business Improvement District (BID).

Since starting his dental practise in Richmond January 2014 the business had to move and expand due to demand and has since quadrupled in size, now serving more than 2,500 patients.

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Yes of course, it can only be one man, Dr Antimos Ouzounoglou of Richmond Dental Suite.

I asked Antimos what people should do in these difficult times if they have a dental problem. The Chief Dental Officer and Public Health England has advised all dentists to close. In the first instance Antimos recommends that individuals should contact their own dentist as they hold important information on file about a patients general health and teeth. However, if you do not have a dentist for one reason or another, you can phone Richmond Dental Suite for advice and speak to an experienced nurse or the dentist if needed. One can also find some basic guidance and information through their social media channels. Alternatively the government has set up https://111.nhs.uk/ for support and advice on where to find the Urgent Dental Care Hubs dealing with genuine acute emergencies. Some details of main London hospitals available can be found on www.richmonddentalsuite.co.uk As Deputy Chair of Discover Twickenham BID, Antimos and the new team has some exciting ideas to put Twickenham on the map as a place to live, work and visit. He is a firm believer that businesses should work closely together and help each other. In the current challenging environment Twickenham BID will have an important role to play in making sure the town is moving successfully through the crisis and remain strong and attractive in the future years to come.

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Ted’s Talk I wouldn’t say I was a fossil collector, but I do find them very interesting. Whenever I am on holiday, I always look out for interesting stones.

I think most of us have done it - you go to the beach and wander along the edge of the water looking for shiny attractive stones, ending up with a handful and putting them in the boot of your car. The next time you see them is when you get home. By this time, they’ve all dried out and gone dull, and you wonder why you bothered! Having said that, over the years I have built up quite an impressive collection.

There are only three different types of rock: sedimentary, which is laid down on the seabed; igneous, which is volcanic; and metamorphic, which, as the name suggests, is rock that goes through change caused by heat and pressure. Probably the most well-known is the ammonite, which can be commonly found on the coastline in Dorset.

When looking for them, you must be sensible as the cliffs are very fragile and it is not wise to interfere with the actual cliff face. The best time to find them is when there has been a landslide and the rocks have been broken open and are lying on the beach, but care must still be taken.

It is in this area, which is known as the Jurassic Coast, that a Victorian lady first became interested in fossils. Her name was Mary Annings. Over the years, she made many special finds that contributed to important changes to what was known about prehistoric animals and the history of the Earth.

In 1833, she had a lucky escape when part of the cliff she was working on collapsed, but unfortunately her dog was killed.

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The ammonite became extinct about 65 million years ago, which in geological terms is quite recent. Another common fossil is the sea urchin, and these lived in our seas around 450 million years ago; that’s 220 million years before the dinosaurs were around.

Sometimes, on my travels, I find strange, heavy, metallic-looking stones, and I try to convince myself that they are meteorites. They are probably not, but they can be found if you are very lucky.

In 1969, in Murchison, Australia, a meteorite was found weighing over 200 pounds! Now, meteorites are in a league of their own when it comes to being old. They are older than any rocks found on Earth. They are over 7 billion years old! Some have been found to contain prebiotic complex organic substances, and there is a school of thought that believes that they are the ingredients for life.

Ted is a local resident and keen collector.

Want to get in touch? e.hiscock953@btinternet.com

Take part in the #Landmark25Challenge to help celebrate our 25th birthday and to raise money for our emergency fundraising appeal to

Save The Landmark Arts Centre How to get involved Choose any arts challenge - it could be singing, dancing, playing an instrument, comedy, yoga, Pilates, crafting, wellbeing, painting, drawing. Whether you’re an expert or want to learn a new skill, it doesn’t matter, just have a go!

Challenge yourself to do an activity over 25 days or for 25 minutes or 2.5 minutes, perhaps create 25 of something and ask friends and family to sponsor you, or make a donation yourself.

Share your challenge on social media tagging in

@LandmarkArts, landmarkartscentre @LandmarkArtsCentre #Landmark25Challenge and nominate friends and family to get involved. Or send us photos or video clips to landmarkartscentre.org and we will share to inspire others to take part.

25 ways to do the #Landmark25Challenge, or choose your own!

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Sew 25 pennants to make bunting

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Recite 25 gags in 25 minutes or 2.5 minutes!

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Meditate for 25 minutes for 25 days

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Create a 2.5 metre piece of art

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Play a piece on your musical instrument 25 times

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Paint, draw or create a piece of art every day for 25 days to remember lockdown

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Hold a Pilates plank for 25 seconds or 2.5 minutes

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Read 2 or 2 and half books in 25 days

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Write a diary for 25 days to record what you did during lockdown

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Create a piece of art using 25 pictures of your family, friends or pets

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Do 25 yoga downward dogs or sun salutations

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Sketch a still life, landscape, pet portrait or anything that takes your fancy in 25 minutes

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Sing for 25 minutes on your daily walk

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Compose a poem 25 words or lines long and perform it to your family or to friends over a video call

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Play your guitar, trumpet, violin, cello, recorder or other musical instrument every day for 25 days

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Create a lockdown time capsule with 25 items from around the house

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Take 25 photos representing your time during lockdown

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Dance for 25 minutes non-stop to your favourite tune

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Create a collage using 25 pictures and other items from newspapers and magazines from May 2020

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Compose an original song 2.5 minutes long (or thereabouts!)

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Choreograph a new dance routine 2.5 minutes long

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Recite or create a 25-line poem on the subject of the virus or a birthday

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Choose a plant - take a photo of it each day for 25 days - measure it

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Write a short story of 2,500 words

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We look forward to hearing about your challenge, good luck & thank you!

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Children’s Activities Please use your local businesses once they reopen.

They will need your support.

Please phone first to check the details.

Some classes are online, see below.

Rhythm Time ONLINE

Join our Facebook Members Hub with music classes for 0-6 years. Pay once and you can access all levels of classes and watch them as many times as you want. Extra mini sessions, storytime & craft making videos throughout the week. You can now book our monthly package for just £22.50 ( ONLY 75 p a day!)

Visit : online.rhythmtime.net/120/ or contact Rosie on 07378 348247

Footie Tots

Thursdays 1.45pm and Fridays 10am, 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/ Holy Trinity Church Twickenham Footie Wizards 5-12 years various venues.

Super Players Saturday mornings

Super Players is a fun, exciting, high energy and high quality Unique Physical Education and Sport programme developed for children of all abilities between the ages of 2 to 8!

Covering all major sports.

Contact Darren 07484 146823. For your free 4 week trial session go to http://www. superplayers.co.uk/index.php/trial/ Also available in schools and nurseries http://www.superplayers.co.uk/index.php/ school-nursery-free-trial/ Chasebridge Primary School, Kneller Rd, Twickenham TW2 7RD

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.

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/ find-a-class for local timetables and to book a space. Classes run in Teddington, Hampton, Whitton and Isleworth, and surrounds.

Monkey Music

Wednesday (times according to age) Claire and her team have been bringing Monkey Music’s award-winning classes to local families for over 20 years. Exciting and progressive weekly classes that nurture your child’s natural love of music so that it will last a lifetime.

Contact Claire 020 8847 4031 kew.teddington@monkeymusic.co.uk St Stephen’s Crossway Centre

Cheryl’s Mini Movers

Every Tuesday 9.30 am-10.15 am. Under 5s Cheryl’s class is a creative singing and dance class providing toddlers and their parents with a place to dance sing and have fun. Great for developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and improving coordination. £6.50 or block booking £5 / class (min 4 classes) Babies in arms free with a toddler.

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They may want to express that, for some, this was a moment where they discovered hidden wells of good humour and resilience. By creating a patchwork square, Richmond residents of all ages can express those thoughts and feelings.

The square will be fashioned into a quilted wall hanging representing the lockdown experience of the residents of Richmond upon Thames. The finished quilt will go on display at the Museum of Richmond.

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Councillor’s Update Personal These have been unprecedented times.

Neither my wife nor I have been ‘shielded’ in the 1.5m. We are both well equipped to cope with a period of isolation.

We have enjoyed seeing our children and grandchildren on ‘House Party’, and the granddaughters on ‘Tik Tok’. Of course, it is not a substitute for being close to a 5 year old when she is confiding in you her views on the world. The health of one of my sons has also been affected.

Nevertheless, I feel that we have been lucky.

I am aware of, and can empathise with, the many for whom this has been a financial and/or personal struggle. My Green Party colleague and friend Councillor Andree Frieze is experiencing bereavement. Her mother, a Strawberry Hill resident, quite suddenly and shockingly died of the virus.

Our Borough Our Local Government Officers and volunteers immediately rose to the challenge of the lockdown. We may be more fortunate than most London boroughs, but there are essential needs and demands, and they have been anticipated and responded to. We can be proud of the professionalism and commitment of our Councillors, Officers and so many of our residents. This praise is not a courtesy but truly meant.

Home working for most Council staff was quickly implemented. A command structure and a Community Hub were established. Waste Collection experienced only minor disruption, despite the one-third growth in domestic volume from people being at home. Distributing Government grants was pursued with a sense of urgency. Food supplies got to the vulnerable and the homeless were taken off the streets.

Townmead Recycling re-opened on May 18th. A

phased resumption of primary schools started in June (too early to predict how this will work out).

It has felt like a ‘family’ in operation, and I am grateful in recognising what has been achieved in supporting our community.

Openness There has been concern for the potential ‘democratic deficit’ in not being able to function normally. However, through cross-party cooperation, transparency and effective virtual meetings, I feel involved, well-informed and consulted. Richmond has been a leader, getting our virtual democracy functioning in April.

New Mayor At our virtual full Council Meeting, on May 19th, we approved a change of Mayor. We said goodbye to Councillor Nancy Baldwin and Deputy Mayor James Chard, who had both shone so brightly and personably. We welcomed Councillor Geoff Acton as Mayor and Councillor Julia Cambridge as Deputy Mayor. I am sure that they will be excellent successors and rise above the current obstacles.

Cllr Richard Bennett South Twickenham Ward.

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