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…
2022
Bridging the Future Saturday 9th April Between 10am and 2pm – Barnes Farmers Market
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…
2021
26 September (Sunday) – East Sheen Common Playground Grand Opening
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…
2020
Cultivate a Healthy Body, Quiet Mind, Open Heart and Vibrant Spirit through Live Stream Yoga
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…
2020
Lockdown Chronicles: Pearson Performance
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…
2020
Love wine? Then you’ll love new local company Wine@Heart – and there’s free delivery to your door!
Founded by local residents, Cara and Tilly, Wine@Heart offers a fresh, honest and passionate approach to exploring wine, delivering variety to your door and to your palate, too. Wine@Heart creates monthly themed wine boxes of six bottles, using them to showcase different wines and regions and encouraging us to explore beyond our regular ‘go to’…
2020
Free exhibition spaces for young artists @ Richmond Art House Open Studios Festival 2020 – apply now!
Richmond Art House Open Studios Festival is offering young visual artists, designers and makers from across the borough the opportunity to take part in the 2020 Open Studios Festival for free, as part of its new First Steps Programme initiative. Richmond’s annual Open Studios Festival celebrates visual arts in the borough by inviting local visual…
2020
Low Traffic Neighbourhood plans cancelled for Parkside
The consulted-on options for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in East Sheen will not be going ahead, following a detailed period of engagement with residents in the area, the Council’s press release states. In recent years, the area has suffered from an increase in traffic using local residential roads between Richmond Park (Sheen Gate) and…
2020
Lucy Loves…Crispy Cauliflower with Lemon Sauce
Crispy Cauliflower with Lemon Sauce Recipe As I write, the Christmas tree’s down, presents have been put away and there’s only two tubs of Celebrations left to be eaten. I am clutching a glass of wine with the prospect of not having another until, at best, Thursday and feeling, frankly, deflated. I know I’m not…
2019
Lucy Loves…Meatloaf with Rosemary and Bacon
Meatloaf with Bacon and Rosemary Recipe With just over a week to go until Christmas, activity in the kitchen is ramping up. Well, apart from the fact I have a hideous cold and hacking cough, and can think of nothing I want to do less than cook. But the show and Lucy Loves and everyday…