Twelve million people are expected to host street parties over the Jubilee weekend Britain is hanging out the bunting in preparation for a weekend of celebrations to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A host of events are planned nationwide, while thousands of communities are throwing their own Jubilee parties and activities to mark her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. Here’s…
Three years ago, the iconic West London landmark of Hammersmith Bridge was closed to motor traffic after micro-fractures were discovered in its cast-iron pedestals. The bridge was never designed to carry car traffic, and due its listed status and Victorian construction and materials, it soon became clear this was the most expensive bridge in Britain…
FESTIVE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER Local businesses along our High Street taking part, with a bit of detail listing the individual business offers for the evening. For more detail and for opening hours, please check with local businesses directly. Upper Richmond Road West May London Sheen Uncovered Culver + Nelson Pickle and Rye…
After 6 years of planning and local funding being made available to develop the new Playground we are pleased to announce this exciting addition to East Sheen Village! Hidden in the woods just off Sheen Common the playground has been built with nature and fun in mind! With climbing frames and slides made out of…
NEWS FLASH: OVER £21,000 RAISED, MORE THAN DOUBLING PICKLE & RYE’S GOAL – WOW! THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT REWARDS TO BE CLAIMED THOUGH & STILL TIME TO CONTRIBUTE! You may have heard the fantastic news that our very own American restaurant, Pickle & Rye are moving to a new, bigger location in Sheen. They…
Do you live in East Sheen? Have you got a garden, however small? Join the Barnes Hedgehog Superhighway and help extend the territory of these lovely little mammals in our area. The Barnes Hedgehog Superhighway is the brainchild of Barnes resident Michel Birkenwald. His ambition is to build the largest hedgehog superhighway in the country…
Local families and individuals who are struggling financially due to the impact of COVID-19 and need help and support accessing food, paying for school uniforms, energy bills or other household essentials, can still come forward to apply for financial help! Last year, the Council awarded a number of grants to local organisations to enable them…
Laidlaw Education have launched an exciting line up of BRAND NEW courses with a choice of OUTSIDE, INSIDE and ONLINE for children of ALL ages from 6 to 16 April! Primary Aged Children OUTSIDE: New Forest Adventure mornings in Palewell Park IN PERSON: Creative Writing & Art – Minding Me Wellbeing Workshop ONLINE: Money Skills…
Cherry Bakewell Blondies recipe This year, Mother’s Day, like most other celebrations, will be a bit different. So many people have not seen their families for so long, this day meant for cherishing Mother figures will have to be from afar. These Cherry Bakewell Blondies were made with a) my stomach and b) postability in…
The Friends of Barnes Common are crowdfunding to upgrade the Vine Road recreation ground to build a temporary pump track for skateboarders and scooters, a sand and water play area for smaller children and plant more trees. Their crowdfunding project already has over 70 supporters and over £6000 pledged. The Vine Road recreation ground’s catchment…
