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A memorial was placed near the accident site in Waters Drive, Staines, in 2004, as was a stained glass window depicting a dove in St. Mary’s Church in the town. A memorial service was held there on the anniversary.

British European Airways flight 548, operated by a Hawker Siddeley Trident registered G-ARPI (callsign ‘Papa-India’), had taken off from Heathrow bound for Brussels a mere 150 seconds before. It crashed into a field between the A30 Staines bypass and the town itself, just opposite the King George VI Reservoir, narrowly missing high voltage power lines. There was no fire on impact, but one started later during the rescue effort as cutting equipment was used. All 118 people aboard the flight lost their lives, although two people incredibly did survive the immediate impact, a male passenger who later died at nearby Ashford Hospital, and a young girl who died at the scene. The 112 passengers came from all over the world, including 29 Americans, 29 Belgians, 28 British, 12 Irish, four South Africans, three Canadians and one from French West Africa, India, Jamaica, Latin America, Nigeria and Thailand respectively.

The primary cause however, was a series of seemingly inexplicable mistakes made by the crew. The airspeed fell below that recommended, and the leading edge flaps which improved lift were retracted too soon. This put the aircraft into a stall, but the automatic stall warnings were ignored, and indeed the crew disabled the stall recovery system, possibly because they failed to realise what the problem was. Whether the Captain was then suffering from his heart problem, and the inexperienced first officer was reluctant to intervene, we shall never know for sure. The presence of a ‘spare’ Captain in the cockpit third seat may have been a distraction too. In fact as a result the installation of cockpit voice recorders was made mandatory in British passenger aircraft.

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Ironically, the flight was unusually full for a Sunday as people were travelling early to avoid a pilot’s strike due to start the following day. At the inquest and the official enquiry which followed, the forthcoming strike was found to have indirectly played a part in the accident. The pilot, Captain Stanley Keys, was against the strike, and had had a major argument about it in the crew room before take -off. This was thought to have aggravated an existing heart condition, and it seems he had some kind of medical incident in the time between the argument and the crash.

The Staines Air Crash - 50 Years on By Nick Pollard

50 years ago, on 18th June 1972, the worst ever air accident in Britain happened on the outskirts of Staines. (The Lockerbie disaster in 1988 caused more deaths, but was a deliberate act of terrorism).

The Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society will have displays at the Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta at Dumsey Meadow on 30th July, and Sunbury Regatta on 13 th August. Do come and meet us! The crash scene off the A30 at Staines (photo courtesy Barry Dix)

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For the first time this year there was a raffle to support the running of the event. All in all, it was just a wonderful event.

A Truly Fabulous Fair

Thank you to the organising committee of the Shepperton Fair and Raft Race for putting on a spectacular day this year. The weather was fantastic and the crowds were surely record breaking. Everyone seemed happy. Food stalls sold out by mid afternoon. The arena was running a packed agenda, with performances by Urban Dance, Spelthorne Gymnastics, Stars Performing Arts and the Rockwell Dog Display Team. Elsewhere the climbing wall was doing a great trade, as was the bucking bronco and the Punch and Judy for the little ones. There was a buzz in the marquee, with some interesting displays from the photographic competition and the history of the fair as well as some great acoustic music and lots of crafting.

Heroes and Heroines was the theme of the 2022 raft race. We saw Nelson and his column, the RNLI with a mermaid called Kevin, the Fab Four, Eco Warriors, Batman and Robin, The people of Ukraine and many more. And of course the Shepperton crowds and the organising committee who must be the winning heroes and heroines of the day! you.

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Faced with no official event on the weekend of the Jubilee, Cllr Vivienne Leighton took it upon herself to make something happen. The call went out for rivercraft to register to take part in a pageant to run from Weybridge Mariners and back. Riparian owners were also invited to put some bunting up and cheer crafts on. Well, the result was beyond expectations! Around 140 vessels took part, from paddle boards to large passenger boats, and everything in between. The atmosphere was fantastic. I am proud to say I was in a skiff and loved every moment. Special thanks to Desborough Sailing Club, Weybridge Mariners and to Walton on Thames BID.

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Many of us will have watched the jubilee fly past in awe. Some of us might have been lucky enough to see two of the aircraft, Poseidon and Rivet Joint, fly over Shepperton. The precision of the flying at these events is breath taking.

We met recently with a Shepperton local ’Squadron Leader Bill’ whose job it is to make these flypasts and other display events happen. He joined the RAF in 2001 and has been posted to many bases in the UK as well as serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Originally training to be a fast jet navigator (just like Goose in Top Gun) he eventually became an Operations Officer. This role incorporates all the organisation, planning and logistics required to get aircraft in the skies It can involve everything from mission planning, booking airspace, fuel, airfields, and helping the squadrons function, through to the planning of large exercises to practice what would happen in a real conflict or humanitarian crisis. “The pilot can get all the credit, but there are a lot of people working hard as a team in the background to make everything happen”. Since moving to Shepperton in 2014 Bill has worked for the MOD in Whitehall, moving on to Chinooks at RAF Odiham and is now based in RAF Northolt where he runs the RAF Ceremonial and Air Events Team. This includes providing troops, marching bands and flypasts for state events and national commemorations as requested by the RAF, Government or the Royal Household. He also coordinates the RAF contribution to public air shows. Bill was involved with the planning of the recent jubilee fly past itself, but also a further 160 flypasts that the Battle of Britain Memorial flight Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster flew across the country over the 4 day jubilee weekend at other public events. The purpose of the RAF attending these prestige events is to raise the profile and awareness of the RAF and the armed forces, encouraging new recruits and also to commemorate the sacrifices of previous generations. Having joined the team in 2019, Bill had planned a full calendar of air shows and celebration to look forward to in 2020, pre lock down. When all that was cancelled, the crews still needed to train and new tasks emerged. It is possible that you might indeed have seen the Red Arrows themselves pass over Shepperton along with the French display team during this time. I wonder why? The state visit of the French President may have provided the opportunity for the team to be routed over our village by a certain ‘Squadron Leader Bill’ on its way into 10 Downing St. It might also have been pre notified miraculously on Friends of Shepperton! Yes, do keep a look out for any future events. It is one of the great advantages of living here. During the recent jubilee celebrations them-

Flying over Shepperton (the river bend just visible, is where the Red Lion is) and seen from below.

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Bill’s children watch a fly past in awe

selves, Bill and his family were honoured to attend the Trooping of the Colour. They watched the 70 aircraft flypast from The Mall, over Buckingham Palace, no doubt with a little pride. What an unforgettable event for his two children to see The Queen on the balcony even if this was one of many flypasts they have Evenexperienced.moreof an honour for Bill was to be invited to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving for the Platinum Jubilee at St Paul ’s alongside the Royal InFamily.hisdowntime, he is very much in the community. He was part of a team called the Thames Dunkers who had just taken part in the 24 hour swim event at the Shepperton Open Water Swim and he is also involved as a leader with the local 1st (St Nicholas) Scout BillGroup.said goodbye and returned to planning the RAF involvement with Farnborough Air Show displays. I returned to my desk marvelling at the variety of interesting people who live in our village! For information on careers in the Royal Air Force or to find out about displays see www.RAF.mod.uk

Our village celebrated the Jubilee in style, from flags and post box toppers to community street parties galore. Pictured below, Cassocks Square, Gaston Way, D’Oyle Carte Island, Catlin Crescent (bottom right from the silver jubilee in 1977 just for fun and left 2022) and Swan Walk.

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What I have always admired about The Red Lion, is their ability to adapt. During the pandemic they started take outs, including a cocktail. When we were allowed out but social distancing was de rigueur, they opened their beautiful outdoor seating space under a canopy. One dream they had even 9 years ago, when they took over the pub, was to offer boat hire. They have now got boats on the water in time for the heat wave. Perfect!

Some of you may remember that until the 1950s boats were for hire from the Rosewell family who lived in the cottage next to the Red Lion, now a part of the pub. Always determined to get the finer details right, the team sourced solid old Shetlands and upcycled them. The interiors have been fitted out to seat 6, the steering column is in the middle of the boat, giving great stability. The seating is in a modern style and the finish is very stylish with a canopy you can take shelter under should the rain come down or the sun be too strong. They have also had top of the range electric engines fitted so the boats are environmentally friendly. You can hire a boat for anything from 1 hours. One hour will set you back £75, but between 6 of you, that is a great way of spending an hour. You can take your own picnic/refreshments, or take a boat out then return for lunch/dinner. My companions and I were set off with a bottle of Miss Molly bubby which was a real treat. The section of river you have access to is one of the nicest local stretches. You are asked to stay between Shepperton and Sunbury locks. That gives you plenty of scope to explore. We meandered up round Desborough Island, D’Oyly Carte Island and Hamhaugh Island. You may have lived in the area for a long time, but probably have not had the opportunity to see these places close up from a boat. The boats are available for hire to over 25s. You do not need boating experience. Life jackets are provided but the boats have been selected as they are a very stable model. They are also very easy to use. One of the Red Lion crew will give you an introduction, a summary of rules of the river and show you how to steer. We all took it in turns and it was extremely easy and pleasurable. It is also pretty much silent! That is the joy of electric. There are no fumes. There is no noise. It is just blissfully relaxing. Prices are £75 for one hour, £130 for two and £180 for three. Booking is currently online only: redlionshepperton.com In terms of accessibility you will need to be able to get on to the boat down a short ladder. There are plans for a pontoon. inside bar and restaurant, the huts and outdoor

24 Hour Swim at Shepperton Raises £100,000

Hannah Pym (left) and Emma Pattinson (right) who runs Shepperton Open Water Swim

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travelled from all over London for this event but many regularly swim at the popular Shepperton Open Water Swim lake, on Ferry Lane .

The Shepperton Open Water Swim lake recently hosted the London 24 hour relay swim charity event for Level Water UK. Level Water UK provide one to one swimming lessons for children with disabilities. Swimming is like nothing else. The skills you develop, the confidence you build and the joys you feel are all universal. Yet access to swimming in the UK is not. The event raised an astounding £100,000+ for this charity, with swimmers ranging in age and ability, and even some amputee swimmers! It was a truly magical event with a sense of community as crowds gathered to cheer on the swimmers as they changed over in all hours of the night. Teams of up to 7 swimmers took on the challenge. During the down time, some of the participants (I swear I saw one in a wet suit!) could be seen enjoying the nearby Shepperton Fair which was on the same Swimmersday.

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Thames Sailability is run by volunteers. In common with all charities, they only exist with the generosity and support of local organisations, individuals and of course the commitment of their volunteer crew. They are always on the look out for new crew so if you have boating experience and some time on your hands, get in touch. If you can help financially, they would be very happy to hear from you too! Running a boat is an expensive business. Last year there were generous donations from Shepperton Aurora Rotary, the River Thames Society, Shepperton Marina and proceeds from the Staines 10K run. The tranquillity of the water is well known to promote calmness and feelings of well being. These effects are therapeutic for everyone but especially for people with disabilities and life challenges. Adding fresh air, close up views of wonderful wildlife, social interaction, encouragement to help steer the boat and the result is an experience that is really beneficial to our very special passengers. Their appreciation can be seen in positive behaviour, smiles and the repeated requests to “come back again”. It also provides the carers a little relaxation and a break from the challenging role they have. 2021 saw the crew reach almost pre pandemic levels, completing 110 trips and carrying 617 passengers. For more information please visit www.thamessailability.org.uk Charity 1189796.

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You may have seen the Impossible Dream on the river. Run by Thames Sailability, the local charity set up to take over management of the boat, it provides accessible boating for wheelchair users, people with reduced mobility, and those with learning challenges. It can take up to 10 passengers including 3 wheelchairs, and operates all year round.

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The Greeno Centre also had a very successful lunch during the Jubilee week. Over 100 turned up (including councillors) for great food and entertainment in the afternoon. Well done to those who made that happen!!

Finally, as I said earlier, it was good to see the High Street being so busy in the lead up and during the celebrations especially our locals butchers, greengrocers, bakers, card shop and homecare / DIY and supermarkets.

Thanks to all of you for giving them your Althoughsupport. the Jubilee has now passed, please, please don’t forget our wonderful High Street. Many local villages would wish they had a similar one. But we do have ours! Keep it alive … It’s down to every one of us to use it and as often as we can. Think of all the car fuel you will save by shopping local!!

The High Street did a great trade in Jubilee paraphernalia; bunting, flags, crockery and cutlery. They all seemed to sell out over the weekend. Well done to all those residents who used our High Street shops for these Anditems.it seemed that our pubs and restaurants had a busy time as well, all getting in the buoyant mood of the Queen ’s Jubilee. The Summer Fair was back and the Raft Race too, having had a two year pandemic break.

A variety of Platinum Jubilee events went well in Shepperton, particularly the River Pageant, organized by Councillor Leighton and colleagues. Over 120 different boats, canoes, paddleboards and skiffs provided a colourful spectacle on the afternoon / evening of Thursday 2nd June. It was a fabulous and joyous sight!

Another bumper crowd enjoyed all the rides, shows and stalls which were back as usual.

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In addition to group events, like these, there were a number of enthusiastic street parties that took place all over Shepperton, particularly on Sunday 5th June, where the weather (just about) stayed dry!!

Currently, Shepperton Residents ’ Association is continuing in the process of assessing some important changes regarding subscription cost and a more convenient method of collecting subs. We have also taken further steps in the possibility of setting up a Facebook page. Since any Facebook page will need administering, we are asking if anyone among our residents would like to take on this job, voluntarily. If so, please call me Carl Phillips - on 07850 722379. We can discuss it!!

On current planning issues, Ken Snaith gives a brief update as follows: Shepperton Studios : As residents will see travelling along Shepperton Road, steelwork has started to be erected for the new buildings in the studios expansion on the South side of the River Ash. A further application, in line with the original outline application and reserved matters, is to be submitted to convert the existing surface car park, North of Studios Road, into another multi -storey car park.

On a separate issue, a new planning application has been submitted for 34 dwellings in Manor Farm, Charlton Road, Charlton Village. The details are vague at present but previous applications for developments on this land were refused. Watch this space!

Pictures of all these festivities are elsewhere in this edition.

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Dare to Dream Age is no barrier to adventure!

Keith had always had a thing about the desert; the big skies, the intense dark at night, the bright stars and the vast expanses just waiting to be explored.

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On route the team faced many challenges. They lost one of their members who wandered off from the camp site for a “quiet moment”, only to get disorientated. Thankfully he was found the following day, albeit dehydrated and suffering from hypothermia. The team took on the famous Cirque du Jaffar (have a look on YouTube for an understanding of how extreme this terrain is). At one point they met locals who were far from welcoming and children pelted them with rocks. But the joy of having taken on this challenge, survived and thrived on it, is clearly etched on Keith’s face. When asked what the next challenge is he answers with a twinkle in his eye “Well….” Then goes on to talk about a solo motorcycle trip across Australia…!

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At the age of 70, many will be slowing down. But that does not have to be the case, as we deduced after a recent talk we attended at Brooklands Museum in KeithWeybridge.Futcher was flicking through a glossy magazine one day. He had just turned 70. He stopped at a photo of 3 guys astride classic motorbikes in the Sahara watching the sunrise. As if struck by a lightning bolt, he decided “I want that!”. He has just published his book ‘Absurd’, which tells the story about realising his dream. There was one minor impediment at the start Keith had never ridden a motorbike in his life! He told his wife about his dream. He told friends and family. They all listened patiently but incredulously and told him it was absurd. The more he was told his dream was absurd, the more he wanted it. “Just because something is absurd doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it” he says. Why should people in their 70s be wrapped in cotton wool? Why should people tell you that you are “too old” to follow a dream? Thankfully his brother Michael was supportive… indeed interested. So one became two. Two became 3, became 4. The team had come together. They were going to make this dream come true! The guys had the (not insubstantial) hurdle of getting their bike licences. As Keith says “Now it was a matter of turning old men into warrior motorcyclists”. Warriors because the plan was to ride from southern Spain, across Morocco and some very challenging terrain, ending at the Sahara where they would watch the sun come up. They started at basics, with the motorcycle theory test, followed by the CBT (compulsory bike training). This is no mean feat, but if you want something enough, you find a way to make it happen. Fast forward two years and the dream became reality. The guys had now got riding experience and specialist training. For the terrains they were going to be riding in, this was essential. They would be riding on dirt roads and doing wild camping. They had opted to take a support vehicle but this afforded no luxury. They roughed it….and they loved it!

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Spelthorne in Bloom has launched and we await judging and results over the summer. As always, the entry form sports a beautiful design by a local child.

The winner was Jessica Martin from ‘Our Lady of the Rosary’ who was aged 10. We will be reporting on the results in detail in a future issue. This year Village Matters is delighted to be sponsoring the Best Kept Pub. I guess I have a great excuse to visit a few Sonow!we look forward to seeing your gardens, large and small, blooming over the summer. Flowers and gardening give such great joy, to those who create, or those who just enjoy.

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Rotarians managed some activities such as foodbank donations and supporting Surplus to Supper. Now we ’re keen to return to ‘business as usual’ and move ahead with new Weideas.are delighted the first of these is working with Shepperton library. The former monthly coffee mornings, a victim of C -19, have started up again and more frequently. They have moved to fortnightly on Thursdays, 10.30 to 12.30. Rotarians are providing and serving tea, coffee and cakes at a nominal cost, any profits going to support community library projects. We hope this regular opportunity to meet and socialise will also offer support to those who come along. Upcoming dates are 7th and 21st July, 4th and 18th August and 1st September.

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The Platinum Jubilee was a defining moment for the nation, not only a unique moment in British history but also a well-needed opportunity for the nation to emerge from the confines and horrors of Covid over the last two Andyears.what a weekend it was! Rotary was determined not to miss out. Our club grasped the opportunity to join in the fun at the Sunbury Jubilee event by providing ‘Hogwart’s’, our version of a roller coaster. Undeterred by some nasty showers, lots of youngsters enjoyed the ride. (see photo)

Moving on, 13th August is Sunbury Regatta. S&S Rotary will be there. Come along and try our games, or simply visit us for a chat.

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The Big Run at 60 by Suzanne Ranse van Rensburg

Over the last two years running has become a very important part of my life. Until 2 years ago I had never run more than 5km. The running community welcomes everyone with open arms, I’ve made many new friends, seen the most stunning wildlife and magnificent scenery. On 28 May 2022, I took on the 100km London to Brighton Challenge. As I set off from Deer Park at 06:40 I was confident I could do this, running is said to be one third training, one third nutrition and one third in your mind. The first 56km went by quickly, I felt good. But as I left the halfway checkpoint I knew nothing of the mental and physical struggle that lay ahead, I really had to dig deep and find the mental strength to get me to the 67km checkpoint there I stopped moving and with that terrible leg pain, nausea, dizziness took over and self doubt crept in. I met an amazing nurse in the Medic Tent, she encouraged me to lie down for 20 minutes, made me tea, refilled my water bottles, heat sprayed my legs and helped me remember why I was doing this which gave me the determination to continue to move forward. I completed the challenge in just over 16 hours and finished 21st female, out of 248 and 163 rd out of 657 overall. I learned a lot about myself that day, I met amazing people and saw some of the most stunning countryside.

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The Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Susan Doran, said: "Cllr Smith-Ainsley was a good friend to so many people in the community and at the Council and will be greatly missed. He worked tirelessly to support the community he served for over a quarter of a century. My sincere condolences to all his loved ones."

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On June 16th Spelthorne Council announced the death of Cllr Richard Smith Ainsley.

Paying tribute to Cllr Smith-Ainsley, Daniel Mouawad, Spelthorne Borough Council's Chief Executive, said: "I am shocked and saddened to receive such unexpected news. Cllr Smith-Ainsley dedicated 27 years of his life as a Spelthorne Borough Councillor. He always wanted to make things better for people living in his ward, and all the residents of Spelthorne. I would like to express my sympathy and deepest condolences to his family and friends."

Cllr Smith Ainsley was first elected to the Council to represent Laleham and Shepperton Green in 1995. Throughout the years, he was an active councillor and held various roles, including Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member, and was the Chair of the Planning Committee.

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Strawberry Hill’s 18th century garden is one of the earliest in the English naturalistic style.

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Visitors to the Flower Festival should make time to wander around the wonderful grounds.

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Horace Walpole’s delightful essay on garden design is perhaps the most famous and influential piece of writing on the English landscape garden, first published in 1780 as part of his Anecdotes of Painting in England. In recent years, the house and garden have been sympathetically restored to recreate Walpole’s unique vision and in the 21st century his “land of beauties” continues to thrive as a haven for wildlife and visitors throughout the year.

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The Flower Festival has developed a devoted following and become a highlight in the event diary at Strawberry Hill House, as festival manager, Claire Leighton explains: “Visitors were amazed. I spotted one visitor looking at the stairs and saying, ‘I didn’t realise flowers could look like this’.”

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Strawberry Hill House (seen on this month’s front cover) and garden has been open to visitors for over 250 years. If you have not yet discovered it, I urge you to go. Created by renowned writer Horace Walpole (1717-1797), Strawberry Hill is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of domestic Georgian Gothic revival architecture.

Horace Walpole was a keen gardener, writing the hugely influential essay The History of the Modern Taste in Gardening which was first published in 1780. Walpole’s five acre garden has been faithfully restored to much of its original appearance, with a variety of beds, borders, walks, groves, lawns and woodland that would be wholly familiar to him today. Tickets for the Flower Festival are available online now. Prices, tour and talk times can be found at the

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The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for a fourth successive year on 23rd 25th September with a spectacular showcase of the very best of British grown flowers, foam-free sustainable floristry and the design creativity of the UK’s leading floral designers. Curated by Leigh Chappell and Janne Ford, the Flower Festival is produced for the first time this year in association with Flowers from the Farm, the award -winning membership organisation championing artisan growers of local, seasonal British cut flowers. With vividly decorated or gilded rooms, illuminated by beautifully shaped windows, complete with stained glass, Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham offers a breath taking setting for the three day Flower Festival. Shining a spotlight on the beauty, variety and versatility of the fresh and dried flowers and foliages cultivated by British flower farmers, the Flower Festival gives free creative rein to the invited florists to share their artistry, expertise and passion for sustainable floral design in design installations and floral demonstrations throughout the remarkable Gothic manor house.

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The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for a fourth successive year on 23rd 25th September with a spectacular showcase of the very best of British grown flowers, foam-free sustainable floristry and the design creativity of the UK’s leading floral designers. Curated by Leigh Chappell and Janne Ford, the Flower Festival is produced for the first time this year in association with Flowers from the Farm, the award winning membership organisation championing artisan growers of local, seasonal British cut flowers. With vividly decorated or gilded rooms, illuminated by beautifully shaped windows, complete with stained glass, Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham offers a breath taking setting for the three day Flower Festival. Shining a spotlight on the beauty, variety and versatility of the fresh and dried flowers and foliages cultivated by British flower farmers, the Flower Festival gives free creative rein to the invited florists to share their artistry, expertise and passion for sustainable floral design in design installations and floral demonstrations throughout the remarkable Gothic manor house.

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It’s why we just have to look after ourselves and be very careful about divulging details about our finances that could be used to fleece us.

Many of us use social media to connect with friends. And sometimes there are posts that claim to give out free gift cards or vouchers to popular retailers. Could even be that we’ve “won” a lottery prize. All we have to do is give our banking details to receive the winnings. The sure warning bell of a scam about to take place is when we click on a link to a site that requires us to give the sort of information we’d not give in a thousand years to a stranger who stopped us in the High Street. Of course something for nothing is tempting; but hey! Let’s really think about it before divulging more of our personal

It’s not easy for law enforcement to track and bring to justice the scammers who plague us. They can be sitting anywhere in the Theyworld.do not leave fingerprints, aren’t to be found on CCTV cameras, haven’t left a footprint in the mud outside of our winSodow.Sherlock cannot deduce that the criminal is left handed, 6 foot tall, walks with a limp and speaks fluent Polish, albeit with a heavy Glasgow accent.

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Let’s be very mean about giving anyone information that they do not deserve to get, especially to a stranger on the phone, offering to help us with the problem they’ve just informed us we have. Or claiming that with their expertise they can ensure that we’ll become richer.

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The coarse fishing season has just started but phishing is an all year round game. one that we must be aware of to avoid being scammed. For if we avoid engaging with scammers then we cannot be Phishingscammed.is where someone approaches us pretending to be from say a bank, insurance company, police, tax office, etc. Their intent is to gain more details from us to top up what they already know; then to steal from us. At times we assume that they are real for they seem to know all about us, but they don’t, and they are fishing for the missing bits that will allow them to scam us. It’s not easy for law enforcement to track and bring to justice the scammers who plague us. They can be sitting anywhere in the Theyworld.do not leave fingerprints, aren’t to be found on CCTV cameras, haven’t left a footprint in the mud outside of our winSodow.Sherlock cannot deduce that the criminal is left handed, 6 foot tall, walks with a limp and speaks fluent Polish, albeit with a heavy Glasgow accent.

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The coarse fishing season has just started but phishing is an all year-round game. one that we must be aware of to avoid being scammed. For if we avoid engaging with scammers then we cannot be Phishingscammed.is where someone approaches us pretending to be from say a bank, insurance company, police, tax office, etc. Their intent is to gain more details from us to top up what they already know; then to steal from us. At times we assume that they are real for they seem to know all about us, but they don’t, and they are fishing for the missing bits that will allow them to scam us. It’s not easy for law enforcement to track and bring to justice the scammers who plague us. They can be sitting anywhere in the Theyworld.do not leave fingerprints, aren’t to be found on CCTV cameras, haven’t left a footprint in the mud outside of our winSodow.Sherlock cannot deduce that the criminal is left handed, 6 foot tall, walks with a limp and speaks fluent Polish, albeit with a heavy Glasgow accent.

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It’s why we just have to look after ourselves and be very careful about divulging details about our finances that could be used to fleece us.

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SUMMER RETIREMENT APARTMENTS FOR SALE JOIN US ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY LIVE MUSIC | ICE CREAM | PIMM’S & FIZZ Celebrate with Churchill Retirement Living come rain or shine! If we’re unlucky with the weather, we’ll carry on in the Owners’ Lounge. ENJOY... Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm crl.co.ukenquiries@crl.co.uk Call us on 0800 084 6947 to RSVP 14ThursdaythJulyatAshLodgebetween2pm&4pm WALTON-ON-THAMES Churchfield Road KT12 2SY Langton21ThursdaystJulyatLodgebetween2pm&4pm STAINES-UPON-THAMES Thorpe Road TW18 3EB Friday 29 th July at River View 2pmbetweenLodge&4pm SHEPPERTON Manygate Lane TW17 9EQ

Volunteers at Elmbridge Runnymede and Spelthorne Talking Newspaper celebrated two important anniversaries recently. In 2020 Elmbridge and Runnymede Talking Newspaper would have celebrated its 45th anniversary, but this was not possible due to Covid. However, 2020 also marked the merger with Spelthorne Talking Newspaper, founded in 1947 by Jimmy Wright, who was blinded in World War II. So a party for the volunteers and listeners was held earlier this year.

Members welcomed Cllr Tony Popham, Mayor of Elmbridge , Cllr Margaret Harnden, Deputy Mayor of Runnymede and Mr. Tim Baty of the Talking Newspaper Federation. A very special guest, Mrs. Wright, wife of the founder of Spelthorne Talking Newspaper, joined Life President of Elmbridge Runnymede and Spelthorne Talking Newspaper, Keith Goldson, former chairman of Spelthorne Talking Newspaper and Mrs. Rosalie Goldson, who joined Spelthorne Talking Newspaper as listeners in 1947.

Cllr Popham and Cllr Harnden presented long service awards to Ross Archer for over 15 years ’ service to talking newspapers, Chris Florence and Anne Prevost (over 25 years) and Keith Goldson for over 45 years’ service. Certificates were sent to Tony Harman and Mari Smith for over 10 years’ and to Mary Cobham for over 25 years ’ service as they were unable to attend.

Keith Goldson and Cllr Tony Popham

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Talking News 45th Anniversary

Elmbridge Runnymede and Spelthorne Talking Newspaper is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers and supplies weekly recordings of local news to sight and print impaired people in the three boroughs. If you would like to receive the recordings or join our team of volunteers, please see www.erstn.org.uk or phone the helpline 01784 435622.

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44 Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts www.villagematters.co.uk Shepperton Fair Photo Winners Congratulations to this years winning photographers in the Shepperton Fair photo JuniorWinnerscompetition.asfollows:Seren Jefferies Senior Amy Hannaford Cooper Open Anthony Batten Derek Belsey Amy Hannaford Cooper People Amy Hannaford Cooper Seren’s winning photo is seen right. We loved the composition, the framing, the detail the focus. Well done Seren! Judging was undertaken by Martin Gammon (Here and Now Photography), Dave Thwaite (DJT Images and Laleham Camera Club) and myself (a keen amateur Itphotographer).wasgreatto see some new names to the competition, and a new style as a result. Also one old name...Amy was back, living just within the 3 mile catchment area of Manor Park. Well done to you all.!

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Christian Aid Week

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Many thanks to all who contributed to this year's Christian Aid Week! St Nicholas Church ran a stall outside the village hall for two days, and at the time of writing £2233.73 has been raised, including Gift Aid a wonderful effort. In addition, according to the Lodge Brothers website, £1060 has been donated for Christian Aid in memory of Fran Chandler, who was Christian Aid rep. at Littleton Church for many years she would have been delighted. Will Hardy

We have free weekly Rhymetimes that run every Tuesday 11am. No booking. Just turn up. Our library reading group runs every last Friday of the month 2.30 - 3.30pm. If you would be interested in joining, please enquire at the desk. Our 'Summer Reading Challenge' starts on 9 July this year and will run until 17 September. This year's theme is 'Gadgeteers' which combines reading and science. Usually this runs for children between the ages of 4 11 but you can take part if you are older. We have a 'Mini Summer Reading Challenge' for those who are younger. So what is The Summer Reading Challenge? Well... We want the children to read at least 6 books over the summer holidays. They get prizes after each book read and a certificate after the 6th upon completion of the challenge. Did you know it is free to join the library? All you need is something with your name and address on it to join. We don't just lend out books. We do so much more! For example, we also hold lots of events, have a Foodbank donation point, free Binti sanitary products, have free PC use and printing and photocopying facilities!

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Thank you to everyone who came to our Jubilee 'Big Lunch' at the library. It was great fun and we are so happy you came to celebrate with us!

Summer at Shepperton Library

Cllr Maureen Attewell holds her monthly surgery in the library from 1.45 3.45pm on the first Saturday of the month. Our fortnightly coffee morning in partnership with Shepperton and Sunbury Rotary will be held on Thursday 7th/21st this month, 4th/18th August, and 1st September at 10.30 12.30pm. Come and have a coffee, some cake and a great chats for just £2!

If you would like to keep up with 'The Happenings' of Shepperton library, please like our social media FacebookpagesSheppertonlibrary Instagram Sheppertonlibrary Twitter @Sheppertonlib

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All year long, come rain, shine and snow, you will hear the sounds of happy swimmers taking the plunge at the Hampton Pool. I particularly love walking down Dukes Passage on my way in to Bushy Park and seeing the steam rising off the pool on a winter ’s morning. It is quite unusual to find an outdoor pool in the UK these days, although I have (mixed) memories of learning to swim in the local outdoor pool, unheated, when I was a child.

Opening day in 1922

The pool in 1950 By Monica Jones

Fast forward several decades and the Hampton Pool is looking to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a series of popular pool side concerts, as well as concerts at the Hammond Theatre down the road. Your editor very much enjoyed the Illegal Eagles there recently, one of the early celebratory gigs. Fund raising is still very much the order of the day and the summer concerts do a lot to support the finances of the pool. The decision to allow development of the building itself, adding an undercover viewing facility and improved changing rooms, was received in February this year. It is a huge undertaking. But the pandemic did a lot to introduce new members to the pool, when outdoor activity was allowed. It is a fantastic facility that needs cherishing for future generations.

Find out more about the pool and the summer concerts at www.thehammondtheatre.co.uk/whatsonwww.hamptonpooltrust.org.uk

100 years of the Hampton Pool

Hampton Pool is a registered charity and run as a not for profit company. If you want to do your bit (and can’t get tickets for their excellent concerts) you can donate on JustGiving under ‘supporthamptonpool’.

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The Urban District Council of Hampton originally opened Hampton Pool in 1922 and successive local authorities managed it until it was temporarily closed after the summer season of 1980. For 4 years after the closure, the pool became a fly tippers paradise and the council announced it would permanently close it and return it to parkland. Step in the Sink or Swim campaign where, what is now the Hampton Pool Trust, took on the council and proved beyond doubt how much local support there was for the pool, raising £25,000, largely down to the inspiring John Boyle, who rallied an army of fund collectors. The council admitted it had been wrong and added £20,000 to the fund and the future of the pool was decided. It has not always been plain sailing (excuse the pun) and further fund raising was needed in the form of the Splash for Cash.

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ACS International School sell out event 10,000 school children bagged sought after places at a STEAM themed day at Thorpe Parke this summer. This is the first of its kind event which will offer a unique learning experience to students from a broad range of backgrounds, while driving student interest and engagement in STEAM careers. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. The event targets both primary and secondary school children who will have sole use of the STEAM themed park. A great line up of expert speakers and high profile, dynamic organisations will host STEAM related activities and workshops throughout the day from giant robots, live science demonstrations and orchestral performances to supersonic cars. Organisations confirmed include: the RAF, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Airforce Air Cadets, Intel and Barclays Digital, Vex robotics, Satro, INTO Film, Inner Wings and more unforgettable and inspiring providers. An ACS spokesman said “We hope that this unique event, with the participation of many fantastic organisations, will enhance a wide range of students’ learning while giving them the opportunity to learn more about the many exciting STEAM opportunities available to them in the future.”

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British Airways Brass Band, 17th July - Jake Fryer and All That Jazz, 24th July - Magna Carta Chorus (2pm) Rock Choir (3pm), 31st July Sing Spelthorne, 7th August Saxophany and 21st August Thameside Harmony Chorus. LAMMAS BAND STAND 14th August Lammas Band

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Chertsey Show 13th 14th August. Chertsey Meads. Open from 8:30am to 5:30pm each day, the Show is a wonderful day out for all the family. Egham Royal Show 27th 28th August. Caddey's Field, Whitehall Lane, Egham, TW20 9NW. For more information see eghamroyalshow.org.uk

Black Cherry Fair Thursday 7th July (Edwards Fairground on Abbey Field), Bands & Bar on Friday 8th and the town procession and Black Cherry Fair on Saturday July 9th. Abbey Fields, Chertsey, KT16 8RY. Full timetable and information at www.blackcherryfair.com

Music in the Parks this Summer Sunday afternoon concerts are back, They run from 2 4pm. You don’t need to book and they are FREE!

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MostSeedurebleforseementing.peopleGardeningwithTheyiftheyfree,ortodosomethingoftrying.collectingseeds60Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts www.villagematters.co.uk Gardening Matters By Rachel LevertonGone to Seed

Gardening is a hobby and, after a while, most people with hobbies find themselves experimenting. They get a bit creative and want to see if they can do something on the cheap, or for free, or simply find out whether it ’s possible to do something just for the simple pleasure of trying.

Seed collecting falls into this category for me. Most seeds are not particularly expensive to buy, so why would I or anyone else want to collect our own? Well I can’t speak for anyone else, but I get a real buzz from collecting seed, knowing that I can perpetuate a favourite plant without any outside involvement. Sometimes I ’ll collect seed with a fair degree of certainty that I ’ll be able to raise hundreds of little seedlings, and sometimes I do it for the challenge, as not all seeds are easy to propagate. If you want to have a go at seed collecting (and be warned, it’s a highly addictive pastime) then here are a few tips. You will need: Large paper bags Must be paper. Plastic bags won’t do as they retain moisture and cause the seeds to develop fungus or go mouldy. You can buy them from eBay or make your own from brown paper and artist ’s paper tape. Felt pen for labelling. This is important as you will forget what you’ve collected even if you think you won’t! Box or trug for carrying the bags of seeds around the garden.

Nigella damascena (love-in-the-mist) Aquilegia (ladies bonnets) Papaver (Poppy) Digitalis Purpurea (Foxglove) Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos) Lunaria annua (Honesty) You’ll soon discover many more. Happy collecting.

Small pair of scissors or secateurs for snipping the heads. Choose a dry day with little or no wind. Select a healthy, pest and disease free plant with seedpods which look as though they’re about to Labelsplit.a paper bag (it’s much easier to do this first) then cut off the seedhead and turn it upside down into the bag. Place the bag into a dry place and wait for the seeds to ripen. Check regularly. When most of the seedpods have opened, tip out the contents on to a dry surface and separate all the seeds from any remaining bits of Storepod. the clean seeds in a small, labelled paper bag or envelope, in a cool dry place until ready to be used. Easy seeds to collect and grow

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Gardening Matters

Shepperton Fair photo winners

Summer at Shepperton Library

100 Years of Hampton Pool “What’s On” 58/59

ScamWatch

Jubilee Street Parties in pictures

Shepperton Residents Association

A Truly Fabulous Fair 6/7 The Shepperton Jubilee Pageant Shepperton’s Red Arrows connection 10/11

Staines Air Crash 50 Years On

The Red Lion Pub Tub has launched

Dare to Dream - Age is no barrier

Strawberry Hill House, Garden & Show

Recipe of the Month