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t is with a very warm heart that I want to say a big thank you, to all readers of TW Magazines, for your loyalty in 2018.

Moving into the ninth year of the publication, it will be a pleasure to continue supporting the local community and putting local businesses first.

To help you find that special Christmas gift and support your local traders in Teddington & Twickenham, I have put together a Christmas Shopping Guide.

There is so much to do locally in December - please check out some of the events listed this month and enjoy the last issue of the year.

I look forward to seeing you next year, in the January issue, when we will do it all again, but until then… Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christiane

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A Hive of Activity

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he People Hive, which is part of the RHLT charity, was opened by Vince Cable in June 2018 and has since gone on to welcome hundreds of visitors to its Twickenham store.

Now, The People Hive will be launching a new programme of workshops for local residents, starting in the new year. Open to anyone in the community aged 18 upward, there will be activities and training opportunities, from Knit and Natter and general arts courses to presenting workshops and talks, in return for a nominal donation towards the charity.

The high street shop, with a social enterprise twist, offers retail space to local artists and businesses in the community, on a commission basis. All profits from The People Hive are ploughed back to support RHLT in providing activities and finding job opportunities for people with learning disabilities, in and around the borough of Richmond Upon Thames.

Samantha Fyn, The People Hive CEO, said: “The People Hive benefits the whole community. Local artists and businesses are able to showcase and sell their products, and those with skills are able to give back to others. We’ve also been encouraged to see that some of our benefactors with disabilities have found employment through the contacts they’ve made at the Hive!”

“From the New Year, we will be offering both workshops and talks provided by local professionals, in order to raise awareness and perception of the lives and needs of adults with a learning disability. These will help to support their recreation, social integration and personal development.”

We recently took part in Purple Tuesday, an initiative that helps to raise awareness about the need for accessibility in shops and offices. RHLT met with local business teams to help them take

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steps in making small changes that will enhance the disabled customer’s shopping experience.

Located in the bustling hub of Twickenham, the new premises offer arts and crafts, soaps, quality knitted goods and ceramics, among other items.

Co-managed by Alice Maslen-Roberts and Joseph Field, the retail shop cites one-of-a-kind products, including novelty greeting cards, items of local scenes, handmade soaps and an innovative eco-wrap made from beeswax, among its best-selling items.

The People Hive is proving to be a great success and has enhanced our reputation, but we do need more volunteers to enable us to open for even more hours, especially over the Christmas period.

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit The People Hive, 8 Heath Road, Twickenham or email alice.maslen@rhlt.org.uk or joseph.field@ rhlt.org.uk and follow @thepeoplehive on Twitter, Instagram thepeoplehive and facebook RHLT charity.

The People Hive was awarded the best local charity/social enterprise in the borough at the recent Richmond Business Awards.

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Get to Know Your Neighbour

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anta Claus, aka Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, is a billionaire philanthropist who brings Christmas presents to well-behaved children in the wee small hours of Christmas morning. The business is a huge multinational concern. Mr Claus tells TW Magazines about his busiest time of the year.

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

Spreading good cheer at Christmas! Every Christmas, I cry great big Santa tears of happiness because as I analyse my graphs, spread sheets, economical, geographical and technical factors, I realise what gets me up in the morning is not a global business model, but one graph in particular: the love graph! What gives me great joy is that there is a huge spike on the graph every Christmas Day. What made you start your own business?

My wealthy parents died young and I inherited a lot of money. So, the best use of my wealth was to deliver presents to children all over the world.

As the snow falls at Christmas I think of my gifts in a similar way, all these unique surprises descending down dark chimneys and giving light and joy!

What lessons have you learned?

When everything else has been taken into consideration, I feel that my life’s work is about social networks because without friends and family life is meaningless. A faithful pet also gives great comfort to people at this time of year. I’m very lucky to have my reindeer, Rudolf, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. At Christmas I give them their favourite treats: willow and birch leaves, mushrooms, and they especially love moss. After they have eaten their moss, they run through the snow at great speeds with their hooves making joyful clicking sounds and their great big happy mouths making deep honking and grunting noises into the cold air.

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

My wife, Julianne Claus, says it is my kindness.

Every stormy wintry night, I pray for the safety of sea travellers everywhere.

What is your favourite place in the Richmond Borough?

King Henry’s Mound, Richmond Park. The panoramic views of the Thames Valley to the west and distant view of St. Paul’s Cathedral to the east.

What’s your favourite part of your day?

Late at night relaxing with a drink by the open fire. After a busy day, I hang my red jacket and trousers up behind the door and watch the light from the fire colour the fur collar and cuffs of my jacket and my black leather boots, with a deep warm umber light.

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Merry Christmas To All Santa Claus was speaking to Richard Mills, academic and author of The Beatles and Fandom: Sex, Death and Progressive Nostalgia (Bloomsbury 2019) richard.mills@stmarys.ac.uk

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Chipped Chinese Dish Sparks Bidding War

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hipped Chinese dish – bought for around £3 sparks international bidding war to sell for six-figure sum

An ancient chipped Chinese dish – originally bought for around £3 - sparked an international phoneline bidding war at auction to sell for tens of thousands of pounds.

Despite having a chip on the rim and some surface scratches, the centuries-old blue and white dish decorated with gardenia flowers - unearthed by Hansons London - sold for £100,000.

paid as little as £3 for the dish at a country house sale in the 1950s.

Eight phone bidders battled it out at Hansons Saleroom, Normansfield Theatre, Teddington, to restore the plate to its homeland – and a Chinese buyer succeeded in securing the rare antique.

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons London, said: “The dish was found languishing on a dresser next to a few plates worth £25. The vendor had no idea of its worth.”

“It’s highly valuable because it carries the Chinese Yongzheng mark of the period 1723-1735. It’s nearly 300 years old and its striking reverse decoration with raised slip detailing is inspired by the Ming and Yuan ceramics of the preceding dynasties.”

“Similar examples are held in major museums around the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Nezu Museum in Tokyo.”

“The vendor is delighted and tells me his father paid around £3-£5 for this dish in a country house sale in the mid-1950s.”

“Wealthy Chinese collectors deluged us with enquiries when they heard the object was in our September (8th) auction, such is the demand for these valuable Oriental antiques.”

And today the delighted seller, who had no idea of its potential value, revealed that his father

“The Chinese market is booming as the country’s growing numbers of wealthy collectors flock to repatriate what they regard as their history and heritage. They are prepared to pay huge prices for the privilege, frequently outbidding western collectors.”

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Chipped Chinese Dish “Yet again, this result shows us how important it is to get items valued, particularly Oriental objects.”

The Chinese dish, lot 49, was sold at Hansons London Saleroom, Normansfield Theatre, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington on Saturday, September 8. Its original guide price was £70,000-£100,000. To find out more, email charleshanson@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call

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Free Valuation Days in Teddington Every Saturday until 15 December 9.30am - 12.30pm

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“A Dog Is For Life Not Just For Christmas”

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’ll never forget the day my sister and I brought home the best Christmas present we could have ever asked for. I was five and she was eight. We had been begging our parents to get a dog for what seemed like an eternity. But, despite my parents having had dogs their whole life, they were hesitant to bring a new dog home after their dog, Max, died some years earlier. We were beginning to give up hope.

It was about a week before Christmas and my mum had picked us up from school. On the way home, she told us that she had a “last minute errand” to run. That errand turned out to be a stop at the Humane Society - and it would change our lives forever.

Katie and I were full of excitement, but still completely convinced that Mum was just running an errand and we’d be leaving shortly. Next thing we knew, we were walking through a swinging door that read DOGS. My mum looked at us and said, “If you had to choose just one, which one would you choose?” You’d think we’d begin jumping up and down with joy, but we remained calm as we were still convinced that this was just part of running “the errand”. We walked past all of the dogs and had a good look at them. Some of them barked at us, some of them spun in circles, and some of them were sound asleep. But there was one dog, lying down on the floor of her cage, with her nose 10 | To advertise please call Christiane on 07974 500895

pressed right up against the bars. We walked up to her cage, expecting a grand reaction, but she just remained lying there, calmly. She gave us a good sniff and her tail began to wag. Katie and I immediately looked at our mum and said, “This one!” The shelter worker grabbed a lead and brought the calm, waggy-tailed dog out to meet us. And in that moment, I’d never seen a dog go from completely calm to overwhelmingly excited, so quickly! Her name was Reggae – just like the Jamaican music. She was 4 years old and a complete mongrel. Reggae licked our faces over and over and made us roar with laughter - it was love at first sight. Mum then asked us, “Should we bring her home?” And in that moment, she had never seen her daughters go from completely calm to overwhelmingly excited, so quickly.

Reggae was my first dog. She was a gentle, yet playful, soul who taught me the meaning of unconditional love. We don’t know what her story was before she became ours, but she was a wise soul who knew how to feel love and give it back, ten times more. She was always up for a cuddle or a late-night snack. She was there to comfort me during a good cry and protect me when I was scared. Sure, there were moments of astronomical vet bills and messes in the house, but none of that ever changed the fact that from Day 1, she was one of us… She was family.

I must have said ‘Goodbye’ to her at least 1000 times in the months leading up to the day she left us. Not only was she a part of my childhood but, to this day, she is still a part of my life as she made me the dog obsessed, animal loving person I am today.

As the saying goes, ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.’

Truer words have never been spoken.

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

Baby Sensory

Booking in advance required, teddington@ babysensory.co.uk. Classes last 1 hour. £8.50 per session. Monday, 10am - 7-13 mths, 11.30am - birth - 6 mths, 1.30pm - birth-6 mths, 3pm - 7-13 mths Sari - 07932089848.

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Catch-a-balls

Thursdays: various times and ages.

Fun games and activities including ball handling skills, bat and ball techniques and agility. Develop balance and posture, coordination and spatial awareness and social skills. Book your free trial class now.

Contact: 020 8398 3034, heather@catcha-balls.co.uk, catch-a-balls.co.uk. The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, TW1 2PD

Chatterbooks

One Thursday a month: 4-5pm, 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, twickenham.library@richmond.gov.uk Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT Tel: 020 8734 3340

Dramacube Productions

Musical Theatre training & productions for 7-15yrs Hampton Hill Theatre, Tue 5pm-7.15pm Hampton Hill United Reformed Church, Wed 5pm-7.15pm The Exchange Theatre, Fri 5pm-7.15pm St. Mary’s University, Sat 10.30am-1.00pm / 2pm-4.30pm 020 8408 0245 / contact@dramacube.co.uk www.dramacubeproductions.co.uk

Frankie & Flo’s Play Cafe

Tues/Weds/Thurs, 2.00pm-5.00pm 5 years and under, older siblings welcome.

A friendly environment with bouncy castle, ride on toys, craft activities, baby area, dressing up clothes, play shop, roller coaster. Contact: Michala on 07934 309207 St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Rd, TW11

The Hot House Funky Dance Class

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dance classes for boys and girls as taught at Newland House and St Catherine’s schools.

Cost: £75 per school term Contact: Kym on 07979 108717 or kymrichards@hotmail.com Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Tw11 9NN

Jo Jingles

Mondays: 10.15am mixed ages family time.

11.10am 3mths-walking.

Music, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children from 3 months to 5 years of age.

Tel. 020 8241 8139 twickenham.jojingles.com Holy Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2 5TS

Kids’ ART Club Saturday 10am – 12 noon 5 -11 yrs, Fun art workshops with a different project every month. This month: make a colourful, illuminated story box! Tutor: Sarah Richardson Cost: £13 per child, per session, including all materials. Contact: 020 8977 7558 or info@landmarkartscentre.org

Little Wrigglers

Dance, Perform & Play. Monday 2-2.45pm 2-4 years, Thursdays: 9.30-10.15am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11.15am, 2-3 years.

A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.

Contact: Rachel 07817 691660 rachel@littlewrigglers.co.uk, littlewrigglers. co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11

Mini Professors

Fun science for pre-school children.

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

Mum&Baby Dance/Fitness Classes

For new mums carrying their babies in a sling or carrier. Toddler Dance sessions (14yrs) full of Latin beats.

Fridays 1-1.40pm Tots (1-4 yr) 1.45-2.30pm Mum & Baby (baby carrier required). Free All Souls Church Hall, Northcote Road (off St. Margaret’s Road), TW1 1PB info@latinobambino.co.uk

Tiny Tunes

Thursdays 10am and 11am mixed ages 3 months-5 years £6 per child/£2.50 siblings.

Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, info@ tinytuneslive.com Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

Toddler Time

Tuesdays: 3.45pm. Free weekly story time for the under 5s.

Tel: 020 8734 3340, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

Every Friday, 10am-noon Drop-in group for Parents, carers with babies, toddlers.

More information contact Charlotte 07879606852 or cstryton@betinternet.com United Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA

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Tempo Tots

Story Time @ Twickenham Library

Friday morning, 10.30am - 12.30pm Under 5’s Play and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, coordination and social interaction. Drop-ins welcomed.

Contact: 020 8831 6000, artsinfo@richmond.gov.uk Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

Mondays and Fridays. Time according to age.

Music making with singing and dancing.

Each week there’s a different theme.

Contact: 07956 447118, bookings@tempotots.com, tempo-tots.com The Hyde Room, York House, Richmond Rd, TW1 3AA and The Maple Room, The Crossways, St Stephen’s, 306 Richmond Rd, TW1 2PD

Singing Hands

Imaginative, inspiring, confidence-building drama! Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Twickenham Library and The Exchange.

Various times and classes for ages 2-11 years. www.whiterabbitdramaclub.co.uk (whiterabbitdramaclub@gmail.com).

Learn how to sign using Makaton to develop your child’s communication skills with puppets, multi-sensory props and instruments. Baby Signing Class suitable for 6 months upwards Thursday afternoons 1.30pm – 2.10pm All Souls Church Hall, Northcote Road, St Margarets, TW1 1PB Contact: 020 8288 1706,singinghands.co.uk

Stagecoach

Singing, Dance & Drama: Build confidence, have fun, make friends!

Fri and Sat, various times and ages.

St Catherine’s School, Cross Deep, TW1 & Waldergrave School twickenham@stagecoach.co.uk 0208 9770843/ 07824 999414

Tiny Teddies

Second and fourth Friday of the month: 10.30-11am. Bounce and rhyme for babies and toddlers. Contact: 020 8734 3340 Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT.

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Zenchild Yoga

Tuesdays 4–4.45pm. Ages: 5–8 years Children’s yoga in a fun and non-competitive environment. Courses run on a half termly basis and are to be booked and paid for in advance. A Free Taster session available. £45 for a 6 week course Philippa at zenchildyoga@gmail.com

Footie Tots

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

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Ted’s Talk As you know, I have a passion for collecting items that reflect the society that they were made for, as well as changing trends in design and patterns generally. Collecting ephemera is a great source for this theme.

It is quite a strange word, and I used to think it was derived from a Latin word. It is, however, a 16th century Greek word meaning something that does not last. Having said that, most ephemera is, in fact, some sort of paperwork.

There are a few grey areas, but packaging for items that were sold up and down our high streets definitely fall nicely into this category. Even the humble paper bag can provide a lot of information. I did see one for Devonshire Dairies which had an outlet in Ashtead, Surrey; it was beautifully decorated and the telephone number for the shop was Ashtead 1. Unfortunately, the dreaded plastic carrier bag was introduced in the 1960s, and the paper bags were slowly fazed out. Now, it looks like the plastic bag’s days are numbered but, don’t worry, I have been putting away some of the more interesting ones!!

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though, and that is why it is so important to preserve what still survives.

There are a number of museums that have reconstructed whole high streets and filled the shops with period contents. These are well worth a visit. There are far too many things for me to cover in one go, but I will just touch on trade catalogues and posters. I have what they called a ‘general price list’, from 1939, for the Army & Navy store which had its main outlet in Victoria Street, London. This has over 1,000 pages and covers a huge variety of wares sold in their store. There’s nothing new about online shopping; you could phone the store and get your goods delivered free, the next day, as far afield as Hampshire.

Advertising posters would have been everywhere. They would have been replaced on a regular basis and just thrown away. Some of the railway and cinema posters can be worth thousands of pounds. The more permanent advertising signs were made of enamel, but these do not fall under ephemera and next month I will be writing about them.

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JOHN IDAN & THE NATURAL BLUES BAND John Idan is current lead guitarist/vocalist with the Thur 6 December world famous Yardbirds. He is taking a break from touring to play at The Eel Pie Club with his Doors open 7.45 pm own band, The Natural Blues Band, featuring Bob Haddrell on keyboards and Foxx on bass.

John originally formed this band in his home city of Detroit. £12 (£10 Members) Cash on door or by credit card via www.eelpieclub.com Enquiries: 07732 322610

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Special Christmas decorations as part of the Twickenham Library shopping fair. It is suitable for ages 4 – 10 years old. It will be run between 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm in Twickenham Library.

Cornelia Costenau will be showing children how to make lovely Christmas decorations. It is a free event and all are welcome. Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, TW1 3JT

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Entries are judged in four age groups with prizes for all winning entries. In addition, Arts Richmond appoints a Junior and Senior laureate who will be given opportunities during the following year to write about events taking place in the borough, for possible publication.

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Local Events Sat 8 December 7.30pm

The Joyful Company of Singers: Rejoice and Be Merry! A Christmas concert given by one of Britain’s leading chamber choirs, performing well-known carols for choir and audience along with motets by Victoria, Mendelssohn and others. Tickets £10 (Under 18 FREE) on the door and in advance from www.Eventbrite.co.uk (booking fee applies).

Sat 8 December 1.30pm - 5pm

Twickenham Craft Fair welcomes you to their annual Christmas Gift Fair with handmade goodies & gifts from local crafters and artists. Entry is free, the hall is wheelchair accessible and there is a small refreshment area with seating where you can buy hot drinks and homemade cakes from a local baker. 1.30 - 5pm. St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ

8 - 9 December 11am - -5pm

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Sun 9 December 3pm - 7.15pm

The Richmond Shakespeare Society presents “Twelfth Night”, a lively, cheerful, slapstick comedy set in 1950s at Christmas.

The Mary Wallace Theatre, 3:00pm. Click on the link below for tickets. Mary Wallace Theatre The Embankment, Twickenham, TW1 3DU

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Tues 11 December Potter’s ensemble comedy at The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BE.Nonmember tickets £5 (cash only), in advance from The Exchange’s Box Office or online at http:// 8pm exchangetwickenham.co.uk/events/

Sat 15 December 7.30pm

Teddington Choral Society is excited to present their Christmas Concert for 2018. Tickets available: online (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-of-wonder-teddington-choral-societychristmas-concert-tickets-52050250701), at infoteddchoral@gmail.com, at the door £15 (under 16 free) St Mary’s University Chapel, Twickenham, TW1 4SX

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In Harmony present CHRISTMAS CRACKERS United Reformed Church, High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NB. Tickets: £15, Concessions: £10, Under 10s: FREE. Buy on the door, phone 020 8255 4947 or email christmas.crackers@blueyonder.co.uk

Wed 19 December 7.30pm

EEL PIE CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY - EEL PIE ALL-STARS + GUESTS!! The Eel Pie Club Christmas Party is now famous! Great music, great fun, free mince pies and mulled wine (if you get there early enough), and ‘the best party in town’. The Eel Pie All-Stars are Don Craine and Keith Grant (Downliners Sect), Robin Bibi (ex Pretty Things), Alan Glen (formerly with The Yardbirds), Chris Hunt (Lonnie Donegan Band, The Bruvvers), Dave Lennox (formerly with Blodwyn Pig).

Guests (at time of writing) include Mick Avory (The Kinks), Belinda Campbell (The Deputies), Paul Cox, Mark Freeman (Rollin’ Stoned, Downliners Sect), Pete French (Atomic Rooster, Leaf Hound), Derek Griffiths (The Artwoods), Peter Hammerton (ex The Others), Andrew Heart (ex Billy Idol, Bob Geldof band), Ali Mackenzie (The Birds), Dzal Martin (The Equals, Box of Frogs, We Will RockYou), Cleo Sylvestre (aka Honey B Mama).Not to be missed!! £14 (£12 Members).

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Teddington Lights Up...

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As in previous years, the High Street was closed to traffic and all the local shops stayed open late and offered various Christmas treats and entertainment. There were also a number of bands showcasing local talent, providing musical entertainment.

One of the evening highlights was the switch on of the huge Christmas tree, sponsored by The Lensbury. Squires also donated the tree on Broad Street.

Attendees might never have known that five weeks ago this event was at risk of cancellation.

However, the community and local Council rallied together and gave a huge amount of support to the Lights Up organisers, Teddington Together.

When it was announced that the organisers were struggling, local businesses and a group of ward councillors, along with Cllr Gareth Roberts, the Leader of Richmond Council, met with Teddington Together, to discuss the reasons why the light switch on ceremony had been cancelled.

Following this meeting, in addition to a financial contribution to the lights, the Council waived its fee for the road closures and negotiated with Transport for London (TfL) that their charges for diverting buses would also be dropped. This is in addition to the Council subsidising charges for street cleansing after the event.

However, one of the biggest challenges for the event is raising the money for the lights. Every year they cost around £25k, and now, for the first time, a new GoFundMe site has been set up by the community to enable everyone to contribute to the cost.

This year, the community has already raised over £3,700. Hopefully, the website will continue to gather donations to help with the 2019 event.

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Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “Like everyone else, I was very disappointed to hear that the Teddington Christmas event was to be cancelled. We support all the high street events around the borough and Christmas light events not only promote community spirit – they also are vital financial boost for local businesses.

“I am therefore thrilled that thanks to our donations, decisions to subsidise street cleansing and not to charge for the road closures, the event was able to happen.

“However, organising events such as this is a huge task. And not one that a few individuals can deliver without the support of local businesses and volunteers. In addition, they are also costly.

Fundraising around the year is essential to ensure that they can happen. So, I would encourage residents across the borough, if you would like to help support your Christmas light switch on, please continue to donate.”

Bhavna Patel, Chair of Teddington Together, the organisers of the lights, said: “I am thrilled that the Lights Up event was able to go ahead.

However, it would not have been possible without the help of the local community – through donations, offers of support and indeed assistance from Richmond Council and the local businesses, the 2018 event was very successful!

“Over the years the Christmas light events have grown exponentially. Not just in terms of the huge number of people attending, but also the costs.

These costs won’t go away, so we need to work together as a community to make sure we raise enough money throughout the year and make this event as good as it can be for everyone.”

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Santa came to Squire’s to open his magical Christmas Grotto, which you can visit on Saturdays and Sundays, plus the week before Christmas. As well as seeing your child’s face light when they see Santa and receive a beautiful wrapped gift, you’ll also get a warm glow, as you’ll be benefiting a local charity.

Tickets cost £6 per child, with £1 from every ticket being donated to Squire’s Twickenham local charity, the Integrated Neurological Services.

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