Archives from August 2017

Gass Day - 9 September 2017

In other places it might be called “A Yard Sale” or “A Garage Sale” or even “A Car Boot Sale” but not in North St Margarets. There is a ‘Sale’ coming all right but you won’t find a Car or a Boot, or a Garage or a Yard for that matter. In North St Margarets their street sale is called “G.A.S.S Day” which fans of acronyms might recognise as “Great Annual Street Sale”. Acronym fans will also recognise that it is run by NSMRA - the North St Margarets Residents Association - and like all good street sales it takes place in the street.

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31 August 2017 | around_town

A History of Marble Hill - 9 September 2017

Come along to the launch of a month long exhibition celebrating 115 years of Marble Hill as a Public Park.

It will take place at the Arthur Burrell Room, Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham TW1 3JT on Saturday 9th September.

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31 August 2017 | around_town

First Thursday - 7 September 2017

Harris and Hoole coffee shop are opening their doors late to allow local businesses a chance to hold stalls to advertise their products and services to the public.

We will have artists, crafters, photographers, jewellery makers, Streets Fruit and Veg shop, Movers and Shapers fitness, The Toy Shop along with live music and competitions.

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31 August 2017 | around_town

Watermans' Mini Book Fest - 15 September 2017

We’ve teamed up with North London’s ArchWay With Words Book Festival to bring you our very own mini book festival, themed around London and its river.

This event is part of Watermans’ River Weekender, a weekend festival of arts and exploration for all ages.

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31 August 2017 | around_town

Dive in - last places available for swim school

There are still a few places available at the Autumn Feel Good Swim School at Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre.

Whether you are looking for a ‘baby swim’ lesson or you are an adult who never quite learned how to do breast stroke or front crawl - there is a class for you.

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31 August 2017 | around_town

Facing the last Trump!

Having noted President Trump’s rather gung-ho, fire and fury attitude to nuclear deterrent and the possibility that he might wake up at 3.00am one morning, reach for the Twitter button on his mobile phone (I was going to say ‘smart phone’ but clearly ‘Smart’ and ‘Trump’ do not sit very well together) and inadvertently trigger World War 3. I decided to dig out my battered copy of Civil Defence Handbook No. 10 “Advising the Householder on Protection against Nuclear Attack” and swot up… just in case.

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26 August 2017 | around_town

Adult Workshops at Orleans House Gallery - Autumn 2017

Orleans House Gallery has an exciting new programme for adults this autumn - from painting classes, creative writing, workshops and art history lectures.

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26 August 2017 | around_town

2017 London Open House - 16 to 17 September 2017

Architectural extravaganza opens borough’s buildings for all

Over 25 landmarks including mansions, churches, schools, theatres and much more will be open to the public to explore on 16-17 September as part of London’s Open House event.

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26 August 2017 | around_town

Rambert School open house - 9 September 2017

For one day only, Rambert School opens up its doors to the public and offers a sneak-peek into the inner workings of one of the UK’s oldest professional dance schools. Free and open to all, there will be taster classes in dance for children / young people aged 2.5 to 15 years and yoga for adults, as well as exclusive shows and school tours throughout the day.

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26 August 2017 | around_town

Changes at Twickenham Station

From 25 August, the station entrance has moved. Access to trains, ticket machines and other services will be via a temporary construction next to platform three (near the car park).

In addition, near the temporary station entrance there will be one Blue Badge holders bay, one ‘Kiss & Ride’ bay as well as two spaces for taxi set down and pick-ups. Replacement cycle parking facilities are also being provided.

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26 August 2017 | news

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