Cars will be allowed to enter Richmond Park again as the Royal Parks start a 6-month trial to restrict some through traffic in the park. From Saturday 15th of August, motor vehicles will be allowed to drive between Kingston, Ham, Richmond and Roehampton gates on weekdays. Motor vehicles will not be allowed to use Sheen…
After the news that TfL are now dependent upon funding from the Department for Transport to repair Hammersmith Bridge, Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney is asking residents to share their views and experiences of life since the bridge has been closed to motor traffic. She hopes that the results of the survey will show the impact…
Peach and Almond Galette recipe I’m not a natural peach fan, I’m more of a nectarine lover if you ever get asked which is my favourite in a quiz. The furry skin of a peach can often be upsetting, but not when they’re cooked. And they couldn’t be more delicious when baked in this Peach…
The list of independent restaurants and cafés taking part in the Eat Out To Help Out scheme has just been announced. From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the scheme. The discount only applies to eat in food and non-alcoholic drinks, and only…
Pilates Sheen is a small independent Pilates studio within the Apples & Bees shop on Sheen Lane. They are offering personal Pilates training and have some availability for new clients as the studio opens again from 25th July. The sessions are 55 minutes long and cost £65 per session or £300 for 5 sessions. It…
Residents are invited to have their say on community issues, feedback their experiences of the Covid19 pandemic, and share their ideas on local priorities following the impact of the pandemic, in a series of virtual community engagement events. The Community Conversation is chance for ward councillors to hear what matters most to residents and businesses…
Online booking is now in place at Townmead Road, Household Waste and Recycling Centre operational from Monday 20th July, with allocated appointments being fully booked through until the 26th July. Drivers are asked NOT to come to the centre without an appointment as they will be turned away. Since the centre reopened when lockdown measures were eased,…
Peanut Butter Houmous Recipe Ooh, the sun’s back for at least a couple of days this week. Which can only mean one thing; socially distant drinks in the garden are back on. That said, we did spend a good portion of last week in friends gardens drinking far too much rosé and eating more than…
Husband- and wife-owned Pickle and Rye has managed to survive the pandemic through a crucial pivot to local delivery services, and will continue as a takeaway and home delivery restaurant. In a time where every small business owner has had to adapt and rearrange their services and method of delivery for even the chance at…
Sessions will run ONLINE using the Laidlaw Firefly Portal with its embedded Zoom facility. Given the recent disruption to schooling, the summer holiday this year will be more important than even, especially for those preparing for entrance exams in the Autumn and those in year 9/10 preparing for GCSE’s. As the lessons will all be…
