Eight magpies
Earlier this week, just as the sun was rising over the houses, I saw eight magpies sitting in a tree at the bottom of my garden. Eight of them. I know that magpies in groups are supposed to have special significance …one meaning sorrow, two meaning joy, three for a girl, four for a boy and so on …but eight?
26 November 2020 | around_town
New Coronavirus Restrictions - Tier 2 High Alert
The government has announced that, as of 2 December, the London region, including St Margarets will go into the revised Tier 2 High Alert category. Socialising in any environment is limited to your own household or ‘bubble’ and the ‘rule of 6’ applies for any outdoor meetings.
26 November 2020 | news
Event: Axel Scheffler hosts festive family workshop - 5 December 2020
Habitats & Heritage, the new charity dedicated to conserving and developing the natural and historic environment of south and west London, is kick-starting the Christmas season with an exclusive, online family workshop hosted by the world-famous illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
26 November 2020 | around_town
New solution for Hammersmith Bridge?
A radical new solution to the on-going closure of Hammersmith Bridge, negating the need for a second temporary bridge structure, has been welcomed by Richmond Council.
26 November 2020 | news
Council calls for 2021 school exam review
Young people deserve a “level playing field” when it comes to school examinations, says Richmond Council.
25 November 2020 | news
Care home Christmas gift box appeal
Local charity, Embracing Age, is creating Christmas Gift Boxes for care home residents that do not have family or friends so that they feel valued and loved by their community at this difficult time.
25 November 2020 | around_town
Looking to change careers as a result of Covid?
A new FREE career transition programme has been launched by Richmond Work Match to help those who have been made redundant or are at risk of losing their job as a result of Covid-19.
24 November 2020 | around_town
Recent Entries
- A memory of Des O'Connor
19 November 2020 | around_town - Win a Christmas hamper and support local environment charities
19 November 2020 | around_town - Share some Winter Sparkle to spread some joy
19 November 2020 | around_town - Get your flu jab
19 November 2020 | around_town - New technology helps Council fill potholes
19 November 2020 | news - Event: The Chair and the bodger - 2 December 2020
16 November 2020 | around_town - 25% 'No shows' at Townmead Road
16 November 2020 | around_town - 149 souls from Isleworth
12 November 2020 | around_town - Rapid Covid testing for vulnerable residents
12 November 2020 | news - Beware thieves targeting people at parking machines
10 November 2020 | around_town
Upcoming Events
Here are the events coming up in the next few weeks in our area. For all events, check out our events section.
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Bearcat Comedy Club
Jen Brister, John Ryan, Neil Delamere, Simon Brodkin
Saturday, 5 December 6:30pm
The Turks' Head Public House -
Bearcat Comedy Club
Erich McElroy, Ian Stone, Joanne McNally, Tim Vine
Saturday, 12 December 6:30pm
The Turks' Head Public House -
The Helen Astrid Singing Academy
Opera Live at Home - concert with Soprano Christine Buras and Thomas Ang, piano
Friday, 18 December 7:30pm -
Bearcat Comedy Club
Bob Mills, Paul Thorne, Raul Kohli, Josh Pugh
Friday, 18 December 6:30pm
The Turks' Head Public House -
Bearcat Comedy Club
Paul McCaffrey, Alasdair Beckett-King, Andrew Ryan, Paul Pirie
Saturday, 19 December 6:30pm
The Turks' Head Public House -
Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Within the garden walls at Hogarth's House. Val Bott
Wednesday, 27 January 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
A painter's garden: J.M.W. Turner and the grounds of Sandycombe Lodge. Catherine Parry-Wingfield
Thursday, 28 January 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Alexander Pope: the poet and the poetic landscape. Doctor Marion Harney
Friday, 29 January 7pm
Online
Upcoming plays
Here are the plays that are currently running or happening soon in our area. For all plays, check out the events play section.
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Richmond Shakespeare Society
CONSENT
17-23 January
Mary Wallace Theatre -
Richmond Shakespeare Society
DREAM
21-24 February
Mary Wallace Theatre
Recent Forum Posts
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Local newborn baby photographer
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to leave with you my details. I am a local baby and family …
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Experienced Maths tutor availible on a flexible basis - keep up your children's maths skills while schools are closed
Hi all, I'm a Maths tutor with experience teaching both in schools and hold a 1st Class …
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Cambridge Park Bowls Club Needs a New Caterer!
The Indoor Bowls Club are looking for a caterer for the remainder of our indoor season to …
— 2020-02-11 by Dawn at CPBC in Classifieds
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