Bold Nevison

“And the fame of Dick Turpin had been something less
If he’d never rode to York on his bonnie Black Bess.”

ELIZA COOK: Black Bess

Everyone knows the tale of brave Dick Turpin, don’t they? The handsome hero of Hounslow Heath, the gallant ‘Robin Hood’ highwayman who, with a hearty “Stand and Deliver!” stole from the rich to give to the poor, his legend immortalised by his epic 200 mile ride from London to York on his faithful steed “Black Bess”?

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17 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

New Cooking Classes for Families

Tuck for Tots is passionate about tasty home cooked food, healthy eating and families enjoying meal time together around the kitchen table. Run by local Mum, Elaine Baxter, Tuck for Tots knows that all parents want what’s best for their family but not all children are enthusiastic about food! The aim is to give Mums and Dads the know-how to create simple delicious meals that will be loved by all the family.

Perhaps you didn’t cook much before you had children and need some classes to build your confidence? Or you already like to cook but would appreciate some inspiration to refresh your menu. Maybe you have little time during the week and want to know how to knock out great meals in twenty minutes? Our classes range from the basics of weaning to cooking meals that are suitable for Mums, Dads, teenagers, little ones and babies!

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17 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Orange Tree Theatre's 40th Birthday Garden Tea Party

Continuing the Orange Tree Theatre’s 40^th birthday celebrations, this extra-special Garden Tea Party presents a rare opportunity to enjoy tea, cake, BBQ and Pimm’s and a selection of local stalls in the sumptuous grounds of Grade I-listed Trumpeters’ House, situated between the River Thames and Richmond Green on the historic site previously occupied by Richmond Palace.

This annual event raises funds for the Orange Tree’s renowned Community and Education programme, whilst providing the ideal opportunity to browse stalls selling everything from bath products to romantic dresses, to olive oils and silver jewellery.

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17 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

New Yoga Fitness Classes

I have been practicing yoga for over 6 years and am currently training as a student teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (UK Governing Body for Yoga in the UK).

After the birth of my two sons (have two sons under the age of three), I realised that I needed a career that could work around my children (my previous career was Account Director within a busy marketing agency, so long hours and lots of stress) and I have been lucky enough to turn a passion into that career, hence the birth of Yoga Fitness and my new Yoga class in St Margarets, Twickenham.

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17 May 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Richmond Furniture Scheme has Extended Their Hours

I should be most grateful if you could publicize the fact that the Richmond Furniture Scheme a charity (1133019) based in 1a Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham TW2 5LS has extended its opening times and is now open from Mondays to Fridays…

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17 May 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Sir David Attenborough Digs New Jubilee Pond

During the Queen’s visit to Richmond Park on Tuesday, 15 May, Sir David Attenborough dug the first spade of earth for the new Jubilee Pond to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.

Funded by the conservation charity Healthy Planet, the Friends of Richmond Park and through a public appeal, the pond will retain water in the park and create a new wildlife habitat.

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17 May 2012 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Event Reminder: National Garden Scheme Open - 27 May 2012

Our garden at 7 St.George’s Road, St Margarets is open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 27^th May from 2-6pm. Lots of unusual plants for sale and our speciality pelargoniums. Tea and cakes. We also have an evening opening on Saturday 30^th June, 6-8pm with a glass of wine. Absolutely all proceeds go to charity which include Macmillan Cancer, Marie Curie and Help the Hospices.

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17 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Idea of the Week : Go to Isabella Plantation 2012

We have been told that the azaleas in Isabella Plantation are perfect. It will probably only last a couple of weeks, so be sure to get there soon if you are interested.

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12 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

New Jubilee Pond in Richmond Park to be Created

Sir David Attenborough launches Richmond Park Ponds & Streams conservation appeal.

The Queen’s visit to Richmond Park on May 15 will see a new Jubilee Pond being created in her honour and to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.

Sir David Attenborough, Patron of the local charity the Friends of Richmond Park, will dig the first spade of earth and hand over the pond to The Royal Parks (which manages Richmond Park) for completion.

Located on the road from Sheen Cross to the Royal Ballet School, the pond is next to the area of the community celebrations which The Queen will visit during the Wild London Jubilee event, which will be held on Richmond Park’s sports fields on May 15.

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11 May 2012 | Category » news | Comments [1]

Event Reminder: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Richmond Park - 15 May 2012

In Her Majesty’s first official visit to the borough in 23 years, The Queen will attend the specially commissioned community festival ‘Wild London’ in Richmond Park on 15 May 2012. Richmond Council and The Royal Parks have teamed up to host this special event which will pay tribute to The Queen’s six decades on the throne and celebrate both London’s natural environment and the important role that the borough’s parks and gardens play in bringing people closer to nature.

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11 May 2012 | Category » around town | Comments [1]