For the week of Thanksgiving, we interviewed Val Minor, the owner of Sheen’s fantastic American restaurant, Pickle and Rye, about her experiences of lockdown. The pandemic made her restaurant move online for home deliveries, with the restaurant closed and cancelling weekend brunches. But despair not: they’re planning to open at a new location in SW14,…
Mincemeat recipe I am struggling with the whole Christmas thing this year, and I doubt I’m alone. This year has been so hideous, I just can’t focus on the season with all my usual gusto. That said, we’ve put up some festive lights outside the house, I’ve made my Christmas cake and now, I’ve made…
During these challenging times, our community has raised an astonishing £8,395 for the Roehampton Community Box Project (RCBP) and started 10 new street collections which regularly deliver food to RCBP. A group of local families living in and around East Sheen have been fundraising for The Roehampton Community Box Project (RCBP) which currently distributes boxes…
We at East Sheen Village would love to see homes, schools and offices in East Sheen illuminated with fairy lights as the nights are getting longer. Richmond Council has joined the #RichmondSparkle campaign encouraging residents to light up their homes, businesses and schools this winter to help spread some joy across the borough, according to…
If you or someone you know are experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid, struggling to afford food or other essentials, Richmond AID and Citizens Advice Richmond (CAR) may be able to help with a DEFRA emergency assistance grant for food and essentials. The grant can be up to £500 for households with two children or £300…
Yoga can be for everyone, no matter what their level of experience, age or ability – a regular yoga practice has clear health benefits. So why not give it a go? Sheen-based Frankie Arpino Yoga has adapted her classes and her private tuition so that you can enjoy yoga from the comfort of your own…
Was your business forced to close for the current lockdown? You may be eligible for a cash grant from the council. There will also be a discretionary scheme for businesses which do not qualify for this grant which the council hopes to launch shortly. Richmond Council is now accepting applications for Covid-19 Local Restrictions Support…
Small Batch Granola recipe I am going through one of my spells of not knowing what the hell to eat. I’m all out of sorts; the second lockdown has buggered my new found new normal routines. I’m back to replacing breakfast with a pint of coffee and eating lunch at 3pm. The boys seem to…
Fitness has been temporarily forced back online for many of our local providers but they are all working incredibly hard to bring their classes to your home. If you’re already a participant then you’ll have details but if you feel like trying something new (what better time when no-one is looking?) or picking up where…
Sheen’s beloved party shop has been a favourite fixture of our high street for 12 years. We asked owner Adrienne D’Souza about the challenges the first lockdown posed for her business, and her strategy for trading safely in a pandemic. For now, they’re open online for click and collect and local delivery – ready to…
