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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello Shepperton. Welcome to 2022! As we entered the new year, it seems that the High Street was in pretty good shape over the holiday period. Shops and businesses appeared to be doing a brisk trade on the whole and the High street was bubbling along. Our stalwart businesses – the butchers, bakers, greengrocers, Homecare and pharmacies reported busy times up to and over Christmas and the New Year. Our supermarkets seemed quite pleased with footfall on the whole as well. We could see that our hairdressers, beauty businesses and the coffee shops were also doing OK. This included many of the newer traders that have opened more recently. Overall, Shepperton High Street is holding up quite well so far. They will still need our support and help over the coming year – times are still difficult for many of us. KEEP SUPPORTING THE HIGH STREET.

On the planning front, Ken Snaith writes:

Christmas and New Year are comparatively quiet times for processing planning applications. Two most recent applications which will be more obvious to residents are the new café, 4 Thurlestone, in the old Top Tune motor accessories shop, which is awaiting a decision on an alcohol licence. And the revision to the outline planning approval for the Shepperton Studios enlargement by replacement of a car park with a backlot area which includes further encroachment into the green belt but which was approved at the January planning committee meeting. It is proposed to provide replacement parking in a multistorey car park near the new main entrance in Shepperton Road to which the Laleham, Charlton Village and Shepperton Residents’ Associations are concerned as to the appearance and impact on traffic flow in the area. This issue is expanded further in the article by Shepperton, Laleham and Charlton Village Residents Associations - also in this magazine.

So, nothing is life is perfect – we have to watch and react to the various issues and developments that can affect our lifestyle quality in Shepperton – and, at the same time, maintain the key part of our community – the High Street … Keep shopping – NOT all online – but socially as well. Meet your friends and neighbours ..and Shopkeepers - in your High Street.

Carl Phillips, Vice-Chair, Shepperton Residents’ Association

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St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Chertsey are seeking two Foundation Governors.

St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is situated in a culturally and socially diverse community. It is a high-achieving, successful and over-subscribed two form entry school. We currently have 455 happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning, plus an outstanding partnership between parents/carers and the school. Foundation governors are crucial to the successful running of our school and are appointed by the Bishop of Arundel. Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds with appropriate professional experience to contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our school. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:-

• Is a practicing Catholic • Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school • Has some spare time and the energy for the role • Is able to work well as part of a team Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements If you would like further information or register your interest please contact the Chair of Governors, Lyn Derrington on 01932881696 or Chair@stannes-chertsey.surrey.sch.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

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BIG TREE NIGHT WINDOW DRESSING COMPETITION 2021

Although Big Tree Night could not go ahead for 2021 the window dressing competition still took place. The shops in the High Street and around the village encapsulated the spirit of Christmas and the festive season injecting their usual competitive spirits and efforts into what was a splendid array of dressed windows. After much deliberation and judging during the day and into the twilight hours on what would have been Big Tree Night, the 15th December the winning window was decided upon. Normally the winner is announced on Big Tree Night and presented with the shield. However, I was delighted to be able to present the window dressing winning shield for 2021 to:

McAteers Opticians

Mike McAteer was delighted as it was not since 2002 that they had been announced winners and holders of the much-coveted shield! McAteers had 6 windows to adorn but their hard work and time-consuming efforts paid off! Their winning window designs encapsulated the spirit of the village and bought a smile to many passing folks during these difficult times. Congratulations McAteers and when Timpson’s have their new engraving machine installed, I will reclaim the shield and have your name added to the list of winners! May I take this belated opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a very happy and healthy 2022. In the meantime, here is a date for your diaries!

BIG TREE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2022

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