Issue 60 – August 2015

In this issue

TW11

Teddington Fair Pictures Summer Sun Care

Meditative MandalaThe Building of St Albans

World of WineLAC Summer Art School

Notice Board

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The August issue departs from its usual format, with the bulk of our adult events sections taking their holiday too, they’ll be back with the September issue.

We have a picture round up of a great day out at the Village Fair, see page 4. Perhaps you can spot yourself if you were there.

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Teddington Fair Pictures Page 4

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Teddington Village Fair

THE FAIR HAS SEEN a renascence in recent years thanks to the Teddington Society, Landmark Arts Centre (LAC) and St Mary’s Parish Church joining forces to create a bustling fair where local families can enjoy a great day out. Lesley Bossine, Manager of LAC has brought her expertise to deliver must see entertainment. This year visitors of all ages were thrilled to learn circus skills from Juggling Jake. The live show from

The Wonderful World of Mr E enthralled youngsters with their rampaging Octopus, while the mums, dads and grandparents watching their enthusiastic charges lose themselves in the exuberant drama. Brave riders clambered on the giant globe under the watchful eye of the Lensbury team and attempted to take a turn around the gardens, some managing to cling on longer than others.

With stalls from local charities, businesses and organisations, it was a great opportunity to meet the community. We at TW Magazines took a stall and had a wonderful day; it was such a pleasure to meet the local readers. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to come and say hello and for all the kind

words of encouragement we received.There was a plethora of tasty cakes of all descriptions on offer, and the Pimms bar sponsored by Dexters kept the grown-ups suitably watered.

The Teddington Pram Race raised an outstanding £4,ooo for local charities. Alan Benns, Vice Chair of the Teddington Society has worked wonders in reviving the race with ever more teams competing this year. A special mention went to the team from the Masons Arms, the Masonettes who alone raised £1,600 – an incredible achievement. See footage of the event at youtu.be/t8rO8zWOwpU

Well done to Teddington Society Chairman, Sheena Harold and the team for all their hard work bringing all the fun of the fair to Teddington.

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Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Notice Board – Page 2

Teddington Fair Pictures – Page 4, 6 & 8

Meditative Mandala – Page 10

Local News – Page 12

Children’s Activities – Pages 14 & 16

Summer Sun Care – Page 18

The Building of St Albans – Pages 20 & 22

World of Wine – Page 24

Landmark Arts Centre – Page 26 & 27

Councillor’s Update – Page 28

Notice Board

Saturday 15th August 11.00am - 12.30pm

Teddington Tales

A walk around Teddington with Johanna Coombes of Richmond

Heritage Guides taking in its history including the lock and

weir, Peg Woffington’s cottages and the site of a

Bronze Age barrow.

Meet at the ‘Tide End’ pub, 8 Ferry Road, Teddington

£3. No need to book. Just pay the guide on the day. Tel: 020 8979 9670.

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‘VisitRichmond’, run by Richmond Council, is recruiting

locals to sign-up to help support the Council during

the Rugby World Cup tournament, this September and

October.

The job requires local knowledge and community spirit

and includes manning ‘pop-up’ tourist information stalls

in Twickenham, Whitton, Richmond and inside the Fan

Zone. The stalls will be helping visitors on match days

with local information and promoting the wider borough

as a destination of choice.

To sign up to become a Visit Richmond volunteer, visit

Council’s Rugby World Cup webpage: richmond.gov.uk/

rugby_world_cup/rwc2015_volunteers.htm

The deadline is 21st August 2015. All volunteers will be

asked to attend a briefing session on either Wednesday

2nd September from 7 to 9pm in the Loggia, York House

or Sunday 6th September from 11am to 1pm in the

Terrace Room, York House.

Contact: Angela Ivey on a.ivey@richmond.gov.uk

The River Thames Scheme are

holding public events to invite

locals to find out more about

the scheme that is working with

local councils, The Environment

Agency and other partners to

reduce flood risk. They want

to hear your views and include

your local knowledge in the

development of the scheme.

Drop in on

Thursday 3rd September at

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry

Road, between 4 and 8pm.

For more information contact:

rts@environment-agency.gov.uk

www.gov.uk/government/

publications/river-thames-flood-

risk-management-scheme

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Teddington Village Fair

THE FAIR HAS SEEN a renascence in recent years thanks to the Teddington Society, Landmark

Arts Centre (LAC) and St Mary’s Parish Church joining forces to create a bustling fair where local families can enjoy a great day out.

Lesley Bossine, Manager of LAC has brought her expertise to deliver must see entertainment. This year visitors of all ages were thrilled to learn circus skills from Juggling Jake. The live show from The Wonderful World of Mr E enthralled youngsters with their rampaging Octopus, while the parents and grandparents watched their enthusiastic charges loose themselves in the exuberant drama. Brave riders clambered on the giant globe under the watchful eye of the Lensbury team and attempted to take a turn around the Fair, some managing to cling on longer than others.

With stalls from local charities, businesses and organisations, it was a great opportunity to meet the community. We at TW Magazines took a stall and had a wonderful day; it was such a pleasure to meet the local readers. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to come and say hello and for all the kind

words of encouragement we received.

There was a plethora of tasty cakes of all descriptions on offer, and the Pimms bar sponsored by Dexters kept the grown-ups suitably watered.

The Teddington Pram Race raised an outstanding £4,ooo for local charities. Alan Benns, Vice Chair of the Teddington Society has worked wonders in reviving the race with ever more teams competing this year. A special mention went to the team from the Masons Arms, the Masonettes who alone raised £1,600 – an incredible achievement. See footage of the event at youtu.be/t8rO8zWOwpU

Well done to Teddington Society Chairman, Sheena Harold and the team for all their hard work bringing all the fun of the fair to Teddington.

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raise funds for Shooting Star Chase. The local children’s hospice do amazing work caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, as well as offering invaluable support to their families. Vincent at Retro Bistrot kindly donated the prize of a meal for two at the popular High Street restaurant. Joe Moffat, Vicar of St Mary’s with St Alban helped us pick the winning square, that sees Teddington mum Erin Shardlow win the fabulous prize. Erin’s daughter Sophie (pictured here with Erin) had taken quite some time to deliberate over just which square to pick, she’s obviously got the knack.

Retro Owner Vincent Gerbeau said, ‘We were happy to offer the prize to dine at Retro to help raise

awareness and funds for Shooting Star Chase. A really worthwhile cause that we are very pleased to be able to support. I’m looking forward to Erin’s visit, I hear she’s wanted to come for some time but due to family commitments hasn’t had the chance, so we’ll make sure she has a very special Retro night with us.’

Teddington Village Fair (Continued)

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News

ON TUESDAY JULY 21st the Landmark was proud to unveil a stunning birthday mural made

for the Centre by local people. Commissioned to mark the Centre’s 20th birthday, the mural comprises 84 hand painted tiles, portraying the distinctive building, a flavour of the arts activities it organises and elements of the local area such as the footbridge over Teddington Lock. Local artist Una Fagan, owner of Teddington’s Happy Potter, worked with the Landmark to design the 2 metres x 1 metre mural and over 100 people turned up at the Centre for a free Arty Party on June 7th, painting a tile or making 3D flowers. Several weeks of hard work by Una and her team followed - firing and finally assembling the massive ‘painting’. The Landmark Arts Centre is extremely grateful to London Square Teddington for sponsoring the creation of the community mural.

On Tuesday July 21st some of the children who had taken part in June returned to help Una fix the final pieces – three ceramic butterflies – into place. The mural will be lifted into its final position in a few weeks’ time, but until August 21st it will remain on show at a lower level so that visitors can get a close up view.

Email: festival@teddingtonrfc.co.uk for an entry form and more information.

Hampton Hill Playhouse has changed its name to Hampton Hill Theatre. It is the home of

Teddington Theatre Club (TTC) which raised the money to create the building with the help of grants from the National Lottery and Sir Noel Coward’s Estate as well as contributions from many local businesses and the generous donations given by its members and their friends. It officially opened in 1999.

TTC’s Chairman, Clare Henderson Roe, explains why they’ve made the change ‘There has been some confusion in the past regarding the use of the word ‘playhouse’ and we felt the time was right to rename our premises to reflect that we are, in fact, a theatre. We have a new website and facebook address, and a new logo featuring the distinctive windows.’

Landmark Arts Centre Unveils 20th Birthday Community Mural

All Change for Theatre

Teddington RFC are holding an Open Day & Touch Rugby Tournament on Sunday 13th September in Bushy Park.

Teddington Rugby FC are seeking entries from local businesses, groups and organisations to take part in a Community Touch Rugby Tournament. They are looking for 6-a-side teams, players must be

over 17 years of age. Touch Rugby is a fun, non contact sport, which can be played by all with no previous experience required.

All entry fees will be donated to Teddington Memorial Hospital. Registration 1pm, Matches start at 2pm.

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More information can be found at teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk and hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk.

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Proud as a Peacock for Under 5sWednesday 5th August, 11amSupport the Strawberry Hill Peacock Appeal. Make your own fabulous peacock headdress so you can be as proud as a peacock.For under 5s. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Woodland Art - PeacocksSaturday 8th August, 12.30 – 3pmCreate your own nature based artwork and support our Peacock Appeal. Join us in the garden of Strawberry Hill to create a masterpiece using materials sourced from nature and amazing coloured mud. Warning, this will be messy!Please dress weather and activity appropriate and note muddy participants will not be able to access the historic house after the activity. There is a small charge of £2 per child made payable in the shop. Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.No booking required.

Den BuildingSaturday 15th August, 12.30 – 3.30pmThe whole family can have fun building dens in the woodland of Strawberry Hill.Please dress weather and activity appropriate.There is a small charge of £2 per child made payable in the shop.Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.No booking required.

Cinderella for Under 5sWednesday 19th August, 11amThe fairytale surroundings of Strawberry Hill will set the scene for this timeless tale. Trans-form yourself into a prince or princess and bring the story of Cinderella to life.

For under 5s, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Everlasting Bubbles for Over 5sWednesday 19th August, 2pmMake a magical bubble wand that blows everlasting bubbles in this fun and fantastical workshop.For over 5s, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Teddy Bears PicnicSaturday 22nd August, 12.30-3pmWill you be brave enough to go down to the woods today? Bring your favourite teddy and a picnic and join our storyteller in the grounds of Strawberry Hill for a traditional Teddy Bears Picnic.Please dress weather and activity appropriate.There is a small charge of £2 per child made payable in the shop.Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.No booking required.

We’re All Going On a Bear Hunt For Under 5sWednesday 26th August, 11amEnjoy an adventurous storytelling session in the woodland and then get crafty and make a souvenir to take home.For under 5s, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Superheroes for Over 5sWednesday 26th August, 2pmTurn yourself into a superhero and test your powers in our awesome workshop.For over 5s, under 8s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Feed the BirdsSaturday 29th August, 12 - 3pmLearn to make bird feeders and fat balls so that we can look after our garden birds throughout the colder months. You’ll get to take feeders and balls home so you can look after the birds in your garden too!Please dress weather and activity appropriate.There is a small charge of £2 per child made payable in the shop.Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.No booking required.

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Protection is one of the most important steps we can take to look after the largest organ of our body. According to research from the skin Cancer Foundation there is an epidemic happening in skin cancer and sun care!

We already know that generally people are living longer. Statistically speaking, the older you get, the more prone you are to skin cancer. But it’s a problem for the younger generation too, who aspire to a cloning of being ‘tanfastic’! It seems this bronze-oriented generation must have an all year round permo-tan in order to exist!

There is a strong cocktail of ingredients causing skin damage. Tanning beds are some of the worst offenders, add a thinning ozone layer with generally more exposed fashion trends and you’ve created the catalyst for a wide range of skin related issues. Melanoma and skin cancer are the most common. However UV light also causes aging, so even if you don’t address the cancer side, at least consider the aesthetic effects. For daily protection you should use a moisturizer with SPF 15. It’s also great if your foundation contains SPF too. Just because you’re not lying on the beach, doesn’t mean you’re not exposed to harmful sunrays. Activities such as gardening, walking the dog, or taking road trips for long periods of time in the car are just a few examples where you are in the direct sunlight and at risk of sunburn.

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Teddington Lights Up

ANY STRANGER VISITING Teddington on the Twickenham or Kingston Roads must wonder

how a small riverside town like Teddington ended up with a ‘Gothic Cathedral’.

For centuries the parish church of Teddington was St Mary’s and we like to claim its Saxon origins but blanch when asked to point them out. The earliest chapel had been founded by Benedictine monks from Staines and certainly by the time of the Norman Conquest, there existed an established church building. Over the years, it was extended and much altered, particularly in the time of the Rev Dr Stephen Hales (1709-1761), who funded much of the work out of his own pocket.

The nineteenth century saw an expanding town, particularly with the coming of the railway in 1863. This brought about a substantial increase in population from 699 at the turn of the century to 1,183 in 1861 to 6,599 in 1881. SS Peter and Paul was created as a chapel of ease to St Mary’s in 1865 and became a separate parish in its own right later. During this period Rev Daniel Trinder (1857-1878) was parish priest and he caused a huge rift in the congregation because of his ‘popish’ ways. This led to a number of parishioners leaving the church and setting up the Free Church of Christ (Station Road) in 1864.

In 1884 the 28 years old Rev Francis Leith Boyd, accepted the ‘living’ at Teddington from the Earl of Bradford. Boyd was a very ambitious young man and immediately realised that, even with the help of SSPeter and Paul, the structure of the church was too small for what was still a growing congregation. To make any further extensions was not a practical proposition; he decided that a new church was required.

Fortunately he was supported by a staunch and wealthy group of parishioners and with their backing, Boyd set about the challenging task of raising funds for the new church. One of the most important considerations was to appoint an architect worthy of such a project. Boyd sought the

advice of local parishioner, William Niven, who had come to Teddington a couple of years earlier. Niven suggested two well established architects to Boyd, who secretly had Niven in mind for the job and continued to press him, until he reluctantly agreed to accept in October 1884. The commission was to be modelled on an existing medieval building and Niven agreed to defer his fees by up to two years if necessary.

Fundraising now began in earnest. It is said that Henry Chinnery donated £10,000 as the first gift. Niven produced his drawings in the Gothic style, based on a French Cathedral, which also reflected Teddington’s early monastic connections. Work began in 1885 but Nevin’s role was never easy as early donations exceeded expectations and Boyd then wanted Niven to expand and enlarge the original design. In May 1886 Boyd wrote to all parishioners saying that building would be ‘from East to West, proceeding as far as funds allow.’ Even at this stage it was suggested that the West end would be left unfinished.

A fighting fund of £19,000 had been raised and work went ahead. On 29th April 1887 the foundation stone was laid by the Bishop of London, the Right Revd William Temple (coincidently a contemporary of Blackmore’s from Blundell’s School).

That autumn Boyd and Chinnery visited the Holy Land to look for a suitable souvenir from Jerusalem for inclusion in the new church. Whilst there Boyd visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where he was much taken by the 10,000 silver lamps which

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lit the church and hit upon the idea of obtaining seven of these for Teddington. These could not be sold, being consecrated property but if Boyd could find something of similar intrinsic value in Damascus to replace them he could have the lamps. Suitable replacements were found with the help of the British Consul.

The building works, as far as funds would permit, was finished in the summer of 1889. There was an outstanding debt of some £6,000, so the consecration could not take place. Instead a service of dedication was held by the Bishop of London on 8th July 1889. A procession then moved out of St Mary’s and into the new church of St Alban the Martyr. St Mary’s was then closed.

Although this was a massive structure compared to St Mary’s, it was substantially smaller than originally planned. To the East there should have been another bay leading to the High Altar and two further bays to the West end where a ‘temporary’ corrugated iron structure closed off the West front.

With the main body of the Church built, the next task was to furnish it and once again the parishioners came to the rescue. The pulpit, designed by A H Skipworth and made by L A Turner, was given by John Pullman; the reredos, Fontana candelabra, the lectern and the altar frontals were also presented by members of the parish. Mrs Cavendish Bentinek of Ham Common (the late Queen Mother’s maternal grandmother), donated candlesticks. Alas many of these items have disappeared completely but attempts are still being made to trace them.

St Alban’s was up and running. The rail network had made travel much easier and more affordable. The population was still rising, from 6,599 in 1881 to 14,038 in 1901. Unfortunately such change was not what the gentry wanted and with tram lines being laid before their front gardens, they felt their world becoming enclosed and their privacy evaporating. They therefore moved out to less populated parts of Surrey. The newcomers from the middle and working classes did not have the

means of their forebears and the Church’s income suffered.

The First World War robbed the British church of many of its old congregations. So much so that the smaller St Mary’s was adequate for the reduced size and reopened in 1936 for services. Meanwhile services also continued in St Alban’s but with a much reduced congregation. Another World War and a further fall in congregations saw St Alban’s struggle on until the last service in 1975 and on 1st January 1977 the church was declared redundant. A Grade II listing had been sought and obtained in 1952. A debate then took place as to what should be done with the old Church and fortunately, Landmark Arts Centre won the day. The ‘temporary’ corrugated iron structure remained until 1993 when a grant of £500,000 from English Heritage was made for repairs to the exterior and re-roofing to make the building secure and weatherproof. A further £250,000 came from sale of land to complete the West end and to secure a stained glass window from the redundant church of St Peter in Islington. The Church was completed one hundred years after work had first started.

Landmark Arts Centre is now in their 20th year of running the old church and has made a valuable contribution to the local social scene.

History Focus (Continued)

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PORTUGAL HAS A wonderfully long trading history with the United Kingdom dating back to

the Methuen Treaty of 1703. One of the principal tenets (among others) of this treaty was to ensure that the duty on Portuguese wine imports would be lower than that imposed on French wines! Port wines particularly, were enjoyed by the British market and continuity of supply was deemed to be of the highest importance.

ALVARINHO TO ALGARVEThe joy of Portugal lies in the fact that wine is produced from the cooler Minho region in the north where the Atlantic Ocean has a great influence and famous for the green wines of Vinho Verde, right down to the much more arid Algarve. In between, you discover a wonderful variety of regions and grape varieties you may well never have heard of. For me, this is another wine country that celebrates indigenous grape varieties and rejoices in the unique style that they present.

In the north, Alvarinho is the quality grape. Better known by the Spanish name Albarino, this grape is getting many accolades for its characteristic, crisp, dry and minerally style. South of Porto, you encounter the historic regions of Dao and Bairrada. For a long time characterised by tired oxidised reds and whites, these areas have been through a transformation. Luis Pato, one of the most renowned winemakers in Portugal, has been instrumental in raising quality and gaining recognition for these historic zones. The unfortunately named Baga grape finds its home here.

Further south you find a host of smaller areas which rarely roll off the tongue in general parlance and relatively few are exported. When in Portugal though, look out for Bucelas and Colares in particular. The driving force behind volume success has been the Alentejo region. Covering a wide area from middle to south the quality at every level is excellent.

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THE DOURO VALLEY - IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT PORT…..Most people default to the famous fortified Port wines whenever Portuguese wine is discussed. The importance historically cannot be overstated but the Douro Valley has developed its offering substantially in recent years. The Touriga Nacional grape is a premier league variety and is now used to make high quality wines that have gained international recognition and despite the heat, there are some terrific white wines being produced as well. The valley has benefitted from substantial EU investment in modern winemaking kit and the results are now clear to see.

TIM’S DINNERSIt has been a while since I was in Porto but one particular event stands out. There is a very famous institution called the Port Institute which occupies a prime position overlooking the Douro river. The Port Wine Shippers’ Guild was created in 1933, The Port Wine Institute was created that same year with a mandate to study and promote the quality, control and dissemination of the product Port wine.

Oozing history, this is a superb place to taste a quite extraordinary range of Ports. On this occasion, I had arranged a lunch for that year’s wine tours and it is an afternoon that has gone down in tour history. Commencing with white Port mixed with tonic and some nibbly aperitives, we then proceeded to drink and taste over eleven different Ports: LBV, a selection of aged tawnys up to 40 Year Old and a mix of top class vintage Ports. Each flight of Port was accompanied by superb food – the details of which are now a bit fuzzy... Well worth popping in if ever you happen to be in Porto.

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During August, the Centre will be running its popular Summer Art School once again. Designed to offer a concentrated period of time to develop your creative potential, all the classes run from 10am – 4pm for either one, two or three consecutive days. Suitable for beginners and intermediate levels, a number of classes are already sold out so early booking is strongly recommended. Full course descriptions are available from the Landmark, but brief details of classes with places available are below.

Felt Making - An IntroductionThursday 6th August Felt is a natural and friendly wool fabric that can be made anywhere with very little equipment. Our workshop is designed for beginners who will learn how to felt wool fibres using soap, water, friction and heat, causing fibres to shrink and interlock. Experience the tactile and hands-on approach and the effect of wet felting. Tutor: Cathy Unwin£45 inc. basic mats

Introduction to Hand EmbroideryTuesday 11th August, 10.30am – 4pmThis day class is suitable for those with no previous experience or those who would like to refresh their embroidery skills.Tutor: Sophie Long£35 & £15 starter kits available to buy on the day.

Introduction to Silk ShadingWednesday 12 August, 10.30am – 4pmAlso known as painting with a needle, this class will introduce you to this stunning technique, allowing you to practice silk shading using long and short stitch. No previous experience required. Tutor: Sophie Long£35 & £15 starter kits available to buy on the day.

Developing Goldwork Thurs 13 August: 10.30am – 4pmSuitable for those who have previous experience of goldwork, this is a day class which will teach you how to develop your

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Summer Art School

goldwork embroidery skills Tutor: Sophie Long£35 & £15 starter kits available to buy on the day.

Felt Making - Floaty Felt Evening WrapWed 12 – Thurs 13 August: Understand the qualities of different fibres, gain an understanding of the felt making process and create fine lightweight felt for wearables by integrating the wool fibres with fine fabric.Tutor: Cathy Unwin£90 + additional mats cost

Creative Printmaking Without A PressTues 18 - Thurs 20 August: ‘Where We Live’ will be the main

theme and your interpretation can be based on your own home or your local area. Concentrating on relief printmaking without a press you will explore the whole creative process from generating ideas and experimenting with techniques and approaches through to producing a selection of finished linocut prints. Tutor: Jennie Ing£135 inc. basic mats

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Councillor’s Update

running a nursery in our area. The only truly free nursery places are those in state school nursery classes. Sadly not all primary schools have nursery classes and those that do are heavily over-subscribed.

Huge investment in new buildings is needed locally just to deliver the current legal entitlement, let alone the expanded entitlement that is planned. The planned rebuilding of the infant block at Collis School offers an opportunity to expand the capacity of free nursery provision in Teddington and we’ll be pressing for this to be included in the plans.

The future of the Imperial College sports ground in Udney Park Road is still very much in doubt as I write this column. The site has been up for sale and advertised for potential development. It appears that bids either to use the site for purely sports use or for a new local school have been rejected, which might indicate that Imperial are looking for a more lucrative private development of the site. The council’s planning policies give the ground considerable protection from development, so hopefully we will be able to fight off any such scheme.

The Teddington Ward councillors hold a surgery on the first Saturday of each month, 10.30am to 12.00 at Teddington Baptist Church, Church Road.

RESIDENTS IN SOUTH Teddington recently got to

elect a new councillor after Tania Mathias resigned her seat on the council to focus on her new work as our local MP. I am delighted to welcome Geraldine Locke as the winner of that by-election and Richmond Council’s newest member. Geraldine is known to many as the Chair of Governors of Collis Primary School and will make an excellent champion for the South Teddington and Hampton Wick area that she now represents.

After years of pressure from your local councillors, residents in central Teddington are currently being consulted on potential changes to parking controls in the area. You’ve been raising concerns for years and this is your opportunity to let the council know what you’d like done. The council has already conducted counts of parked cars in the area at different times of day and night to inform any changes. The current consultation ends on 14th August, so if you haven’t already responded, please do so. If you prefer to respond on-line rather than use the paper form you were sent, then go to consultation.richmond.gov.uk and follow the link to ‘Teddington Parking Review’. Note that there’s a slightly different version of the form if you live within the existing zone or outside it.

You may have heard that the government has recently promised to extend the entitlement to free early years places for 3-4 year olds from 15 hours a week to 30 hours a week. Whilst an extremely welcome move in principle, there are serious questions about how councils will deliver it in practice. This is especially true in Richmond since a recent council report highlighted that only a quarter of the 4,000 local 3-4 year olds currently receive their 15 hours of provision free of charge, as they are entitled. The other three quarters are charged top up fees by private and voluntary nurseries, since the funding is inadequate to cover the costs of

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