Royal Parks are proposing to introduce parking charges in all the public car parks in Bushy and Richmond parks. They launched their consultation on 7 September which will run until 1 November 2020. Their proposals aim to discourage the use of the car parks by commuters, raise revenue towards the maintenance and upkeep of the parks and align their parking strategy with their other…
One Pot Chicken with Orzo and Parmesan recipe Some weeks I’m very organised and know what we’re eating, what I’m cooking for the blog and what everyone’s meant to be doing in a really quite impressive way. And some weeks I don’t. This lack of organisation led me to create this One Pot Chicken with…
Have you thought about doing your commute on an electric bike but not sure if it would work for you? Or taking your children to school in a cargo bike? Thanks to a new council scheme, Richmond residents can now try a bike for a monthly fee from £10 for kids bikes, £20 for adult…
East Sheen’s last bank branch, the Barclays on the corner of Sheen Lane and the Upper Richmond Road is closing on 26th November 2020. The nearest Barclays branch will be in Richmond, on George Street. Sheen will not be left fully without banking services, however, because you can access your high street bank account in…
One of Sheen’s much-loved independent businesses, Pearson is officially recognised as the world’s oldest bicycle business: their Sutton branch was founded in 1860. Currently it is run by the fifth generation of the Pearson family, who strive to maintain the hard-won reputation established by their predecessors. Pearson Performance in East Sheen was set up in…
Lemonade Scones recipe We are a family of scone lovers. George always requests them as part of his birthday tea and I don’t need an excuse to whip up a batch at a moments notice. During lockdown, this three ingredient Lemonade Scone recipe kept popping up on my feed so I didn’t need to be…
Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup recipe I’ve had my feet up for the last couple of weeks and been spending some time in the Isle of Wight with the boys and oh yes, turning 50. We didn’t have quite the big bash I had in mind, just a discreet lunch for 11 of my family…
The Mayor of London is carrying out a public consultation on revised Planning Applications for the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, following his ‘Call In’ of the local Planning Committee decision. On 29 January, the Planning Committee resolved to approve Applications A and B for the redevelopment of the Stag Brewery and refuse Application C…
Due to urgent safety concerns, Hammersmith and Fulham Council have announced on 13th August that Hammersmith Bridge will be closed to all members of the public, including pedestrians and cyclists, following expert technical advice. Inspections carried out as part of the restoration works identified an existing crack has worsened over the past week. Engineers believe this is…
Level Crossing Records is hosting the only Record Store Day event in SW14 on Saturday, 29th August, creating a safe and socially distanced experience for music fans. Doors will open at 8am when Record Store Day vinyl officially goes on sale. The store has taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of its customers and…
