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The county Middlesex to disappear

By kenh5245

Does Russell Grant know ? He was a key player in keeping the name last time it was under...

By alisond2010 at 13:30 on 04/08/10

It is likely that the county and the word Middlesex is to disappear from our vocabulary. It’s always been difficult to answer the question – “and where do you live?” Answer. “Teddington”. Question – “where’s that then”? Answer – “well it’s in Middlesex, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, which is in Surrey. And...
Thames Barrier to Teddington Photography Challenge

By alisond2010

Photowalk of Thames at Teddington is announced - 11:00am on 19th September for a walk along the...

By alisond2010 at 17:23 on 12/08/10

The popular blog Londonist has announced a photography challenge. They are looking for entries of photographs of the stretch of the River Thames from the barrier to Teddington. For criteria and details of how to enter the challenge please review the Londonist blog. The competition will close at the end of September. Some photographs have already been uploaded at project flickrpool. ...
Pinocchio goes and Laurel S comes to Teddington

By alisond2010

News just in! The toy shop will remain open at No 81 and the new hairdresser will open at 81A - up...

By alisond2010 at 12:23 on 18/08/10

The children’s shop Pinocchio, next to Shambles Restaurant at 81 High Street Teddington has closed. A new hairdresser called Laurel S will be opening and the new business is recruiting. The salon will be using the popular Aveda product range - Mint and Rosemary shampoo anyone? It is interesting to look at the advertisement, which for those of you who don’t know, it's a picture from the 1975 movie Shampoo,...
Osborne announces budget announced and Harman swipes at local MP Cable

By StaineSiobhan

Eeek, I winced at that comment Harman made at the expense of our MP for Twickenham. Poor Vince...

By alisond2010 at 19:37 on 22/06/10

The first Coalition “tough but fair” Budget has been announced by George Osborne today to uproar in the House of Commons. Some contents of the budget are:- · VAT will rise to 20% from 4th January 2011 · Personal income tax allowance will be increased by £1000 in April to £7475 – which is £170 per year to basic rate taxpayers · ...
rnli committee

By alisond2010

Thank you so much for sharing this information Ann! If you have any photographs to share also,...

By annvthompson at 23:55 on 24/05/10

My mother Marjorie Sims was the secretary of the local R.N.L.I committee in Teddington for many years and she was awarded a medal for her valuable work for the R.N.L.I in 1968. My father John (Jack) Sims was also a member of the same committee and he also worked for the R.N.L.I. as a naval arcitect.surveyor in their offices in Grovensor Square London. Thought this information might be of interest to you. They...

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What's On in Teddington

By alisond2010 at 11:22 on 03/09/10

There's tons of stuff coming up in Teddington and here’s just a snippet of what's going to be on. If you know of anything else, let everyone know on the What’s On section. Beer Festival The Lion is holding the 11thAnnual Beer Festival this weekend starting this evening, Friday 3rd September - until Sunday, 5th September. Today starts at 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon. Tasting notes are...
Beauty treats in Teddington

By alisond2010 at 19:38 on 01/09/10

With the last bank holiday of the summer just behind us, it’s back to work until.... Christmas! If you want to relax soon, here are some local Teddington pamper opportunities and discounts to choose from! The Lensbury Spa, Broom Road, Teddington The Lensbury Spa is probably Teddington’s most well-known club and conference centre. If you didn’t know, The Lensbury has its own spa and I went along to Broom...
Keeping warm in Teddington

By alisond2010 at 12:53 on 30/08/10

It’s been noticeably cooler now and it’s all a bit of a shock to the system after the warm summer temperatures we have had this year. As autumn approaches you may have noticed that Kindle Wood Burning Stoves have decided to open a new shop in Teddington. Work has started on the old bathroom shop in Station Road, Teddington, next door to NatWest bank. Kindle will join Teddington’s established Fusion Fireplaces where...
Hydropower project comes to Teddington Weir

By alisond2010 at 12:06 on 19/08/10

After a considerable time, the plans for the hydropower project have come closer to Teddington, with the announcement of the appointment of Ham Hydro by the Environment Agency to facilitate the project. This is big news for Teddington. The success of the project could result in nearly 1000 homes being powered with energy and it would stop a large amount of CO2 emissions going into the environment. Also, the project could generate...
Local Teddington Girl to be in the Final of Don't Stop Believing

By LizzieRees89 at 09:22 on 11/08/10

Lizzie Rees, 20, from Teddington appeared on television last Sunday afternoon, competing in Channel 5's Don't Stop Believing with her show choir 'The Songtimers' . They were lucky enough to win the public vote, sending them straight to the grand final which will take place live on 22nd August. Lizzie and The Songtimers have been working so hard to get to the final, and now that they have secured their place, they will...