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Issue 70 – June 2016

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TW11

First Look at the FringeLocal Notice Board

The Healing Benefits of the SunHistory Focus

Events CalendarCouncillor’s Update

Landmark Arts Centre

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Welcome to TW11

JUNE has arrived and with it the start of summer! Make the most of the lovely long days, there are so many activities to enjoy this month, many of them outdoors. The Teddington Village Fair, which

we are very proud to sponsor, returns on the 26th of June, it’s a wonderful day out with a great selection of family activities, I hope to see you there.

Of course this month sees the Queen celebrate her 90th birthday. We know Teddington loves a street party, are you holding one to help Her Majesty celebrate? Send in your photos if so. Happy Birthday Ma’am, have a very special day.

I hope you enjoy this edition of TW11 and I look forward to seeing you again next month.

This monthFirst Look at the Fringe Page 6

First Look at the Fringe

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THE EDINBURGH FRINGE IS COMING to Teddington. Well, not the entire Edinburgh Fringe because that is around 2,500 performers and 50,000 performances. And we really would struggle to accommodate an influx of people that large. They’d all have to live in a massive refugee camp on the green outside the Landmark Centre and no-one would like that. Except perhaps Teddington Hardware who could do a roaring trade in groundsheets and tent pegs.

This year will be my sixth year visiting Edinburgh in August for the insanity of the Fringe, and the second year I’ve performed a show for the whole month. The Edinburgh Festival is an extraordinary thing, still the largest arts festival in the world after sixty nine years. It’s an overwhelming experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list. The best thing about it is that there are so many shows to see. And the worst thing about it is that there are so many shows to see. It’s the living embodiment of what the young people call FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): you just have to trust that you’ll find your way to the shows that are right for you and not become obsessed with the shows you’re not seeing.

Preparation for the Fringe kicks off for comedy performers early in the year when they start doing shambolic, work-in-progress previews of their shows with only a very sketchy idea of what the finished product will look like. Or at least that’s what I do. By May or June the shows are coming together in a slightly less hazy form. By July they should be very close to finished. Or at least the comics will pretend they are.

Our mini-Fringe at The Anglers is a three-night festival featuring five stand-ups, all hoping for a friendly audience who can show them where the strong bits are – and, more importantly, where the bits are that just aren’t funny enough yet. Previews are fascinating because you get to see an Edinburgh show before it has been to Edinburgh. If it’s a big hit, you get to say: ‘Oh, I already saw that in Teddington.’ If it sinks without a trace? Well, we shall never speak of it again.

Not that there isn’t a little bit of Teddington at the Fringe too. Every year I’ve been there I’ve always been amazed at the number of people from TW11 who pop up out of nowhere on the Royal Mile (a focal point in Edinburgh) and at the Pleasance Courtyard (a focal point for drinking). It’s always strange, though, when you see someone out of context. A few years ago I was in the middle of performing a show and asked a kind-looking woman in the audience: ‘What’s your name and where do you come from?’ I received the answer: ‘You should probably know, Viv. Our children have

been in the same class at Collis for five years.’ You can’t really come back from that. I blame the stage lights.

Edinburgh Festival Preview Weekend with Dead Parrot Society at The Anglers: Thursday 30th June, 8pm Darren Walsh, David Mills Fri 1st July, 8pm Viv Groskop, Sofie Hagen Sat 2 July, 8pm Viv Groskop, Christian Talbot Tickets £5 from thedeadparrotsociety.co.uk

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Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Events Calendar – Page 2

Notice Board – Pages 4

First Look at the Fringe – Page 6

Local Events – Pages 8 & 10

News – Page 12

Children’s Activities – Pages 14, 16 & 18

The Healing Benefits of the Sun – Page 20

Hampton Wick Train Crash – Pages 22 & 24

Councillor’s Update – Page 28

Landmark Arts Centre – Page 28 & 30

FREE ENTRY

Lots To See And Do

Teddington Village

FairSunday 26 June 2016

UDNEY HALL GARDENS off Langham Road Organised by The Teddington Society, The Landmark Arts Centre & St. Mary’s Parish Church

SPONSORSThe organisers wish to thank this year’s sponsors The Lensbury, NPL, TW11 Magazine. deLICIOuS

ICe CreamHOt dOGS

Noon to

5pm

Phone Box - the new family show by the award-winning Corey Baker Dance Company

Facepainting Games & Activities The Community Stalls Live Music Beer Tent Refreshments

‘Juggling Jake’s Circus

Skills’

Cheer on the Pram Race

The Snailympics two snails battle it out slowly - in the greatest

race known to Snaildom!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

2nd 3rd 4th

19th14th 16th 17th 18th13th

7th 9th

5th

6th

21st20th

10th 11th

22nd 24th 25th23rd

15th

26th

27th 28th 29th

12th

30th

8th

1st

Events Calendar June 2016

Teddington WI

see p

Concert see p10

Deadline to book an ad in TW11 or tell us about an up-coming

event

Summer Music see p8

Art House see p4(& 1st - 3rd July)

Flowerr Class see p10

Hold the Hearse! see p8

Rent June 26th - July 2nd see p10

Queen Celebration see p4Art Exhibition see p28

Music & Fun Day

see p32

Follia see p32

Edinburgh Preview see p6

Water Rocket Challenge

see p4

Concert see p28

Shooting Star Open Day

see p4

Exhibition see p28

Teddington Fair

see p3 & P28

Tedd Summer Music

see p8

Tedd Summer Music

see p25

Concert see p10

Rent see p10

Textile W/Shop

see p30

Textile W/Shop

see p30

Textile W/Shop

see p30

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FREE ENTRY

Lots To See And Do

Teddington Village

FairSunday 26 June 2016

UDNEY HALL GARDENS off Langham Road Organised by The Teddington Society, The Landmark Arts Centre & St. Mary’s Parish Church

SPONSORSThe organisers wish to thank this year’s sponsors The Lensbury, NPL, TW11 Magazine. deLICIOuS

ICe CreamHOt dOGS

Noon to

5pm

Phone Box - the new family show by the award-winning Corey Baker Dance Company

Facepainting Games & Activities The Community Stalls Live Music Beer Tent Refreshments

‘Juggling Jake’s Circus

Skills’

Cheer on the Pram Race

The Snailympics two snails battle it out slowly - in the greatest

race known to Snaildom!

4 | TW11– June 2016

Notice Board

Saturdays 11th, 18th and 25th

June – from 10 am to 3pm.

Pope’s Grotto On the 18th &25th there will be

performances of a new dramatic piece

by award-winning storyteller, Giles

Abbott, in the grotto itself.

More info at Eventbrite:

popesgrotto2016.eventbrite.co.uk or

visit popesgrotto.org.uk.

The grotto is in Radnor House School

on Cross Deep.

Shooting Star House Open Day

An opportunity to visit the children’s hospice. Come and see first-hand how

supporters help make every moment count for babies, children and young

people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

To book a place: 019320823100, [email protected]

Friday 10th June, 10am – 4pm. The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RH.

Wednesday 15th June, 5.30–8.30pmTake the NPL Water Rocket ChallengeCome and join in, spectators, families and everyone else are welcome to attend. Small entry fee, donated to the Shooting Star Chase children’s hospice charity. There are also workshops and activities, as well as food and drink available.Entry via NPL Queens Rd gate, TW11 0EBnpl.co.uk/educate-explore/water-rocket-challenge/

Art HouseRichmond upon Thames’ annual open

studios festival, celebrating the variety

of creative talent within the borough

runs from 24th–26th June

and 1st–3rd July.

Now in its 21st year, the festival

features artists and creative

craftspeople from all corners of the

borough exhibiting in their homes,

studios and other spaces. With a great

showing of artists from Teddington, see

arthouseopenstudios.co.uk for artists

and maps.

Celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday

at St Mary with St Alban Teddington

Floral Displays in Church June 11th -12th 2-6pm

Created by local children’s groups

Churchyard Teas and Handbells June 12th 2-6pm

served by Teddington 2nd A Guides

Service of Thanksgiving June 12th 6.30pm

with choir and orchestra performing Vivaldi Gloria

St Mary with St Alban, Ferry Road, TW11

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First Look at the Fringe

6 | TW11– June 2016

THE EDINBURGH FRINGE IS COMING to Teddington. Well, not the entire Edinburgh

Fringe because that is around 2,500 performers and 50,000 performances. And we really would struggle to accommodate an influx of people that large. They’d all have to live in a massive refugee camp on the green outside the Landmark Centre and no-one would like that. Except perhaps Teddington Hardware who could do a roaring trade in groundsheets and tent pegs.

This year will be my sixth year visiting Edinburgh in August for the insanity of the Fringe, and the second year I’ve performed a show for the whole month. The Edinburgh Festival is an extraordinary thing, still the largest arts festival in the world after sixty nine years. It’s an overwhelming experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list. The best thing about it is that there are so many shows to see. And the worst thing about it is that there are so many shows to see. It’s the living embodiment of what the young people call FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): you just have to trust that you’ll find your way to the shows that are right for you and not become obsessed with the shows you’re not seeing.

Preparation for the Fringe kicks off for comedy performers early in the year when they start doing shambolic, work-in-progress previews of their shows with only a very sketchy idea of what the finished product will look like. Or at least that’s what I do. By May or June the shows are coming together in a slightly less hazy form. By July they should be very close to finished. Or at least the comics will pretend they are.

Our mini-Fringe at The Anglers is a three-night festival featuring five stand-ups, all hoping for a friendly audience who can show them where the strong bits are – and, more importantly, where the bits are that just aren’t funny enough yet. Previews are fascinating because you get to see an Edinburgh show before it has been to Edinburgh. If it’s a big hit, you get to say: ‘Oh, I already saw that in Teddington.’ If it sinks without a trace? Well, we shall never speak of it again.

Not that there isn’t a little bit of Teddington at the Fringe too. Every year I’ve been there I’ve always been amazed at the number of people from TW11 who pop up out of nowhere on the Royal Mile (a focal point in Edinburgh) and at the Pleasance Courtyard (a focal point for drinking). It’s always strange, though, when you see someone out of context. A few years ago I was in the middle of performing a show and asked a kind-looking woman in the audience: ‘What’s your name and where do you come from?’ I received the answer: ‘You should probably know, Viv. Our children have been in the same class at Collis for five years.’ You can’t really come back from that. I blame the stage lights.

Edinburgh Festival Preview Weekend with Dead Parrot Society at The Anglers: Thursday 30th June, 8pm Darren Walsh, David Mills Fri 1st July, 8pm Viv Groskop, Sofie Hagen Sat 2 July, 8pm Viv Groskop, Christian Talbot Tickets £5 from thedeadparrotsociety.co.uk

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Tuesday 7th June, 7pm Hold the Hearse!An interactive, extraordinary theatrical journey

through a myriad of museum collections that

have impacted on the lives of the Mad,

the Bad and the Unruly in our midst.

In this extraordinary production, Julie

McNamara – who describes herself as

‘a Mad woman made good’ – brings

previously hidden and disavowed

lives to light and, in doing so, invites

audiences to question our collective attitudes

towards difference.

Tickets £5 / Concessions £3

Tickets and enquires: langdondowncentre.org.uk/

or 0333 1212 300

Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a

Langdon Down Centre, Teddington, TW11 9PS.

Teddington Summer Music The fourth annual festival, commences with

A Summer Garland 11th JuneSoprano Alson Rayner, Tony Lamb (clarinet), Roy

Stratford (piano), and actor

Paul Alexander perform a programme of words

featuring works by Shakespeare, Kipling,

Mozart, Joplin, Rachmaninov and others. Cost:

£12.50 (£10 concessions), from 0333 1212 300

at the Normansfield Theatre.

String Serenade18th June Returning to the Normansfield a week later with

the London Dvorak String Ensemble (conductor,

Tom Higgins) performs Mozart,

Elgar and Holst. Tony Lamb is the soloist in

Gerald Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto.

Tickets (£12.50/£10 conc) for both the above

events from 0333 1212 300 or at

the door. Normansfield Theatre.

Finally, at the Landmark Arts Centre on 25th

June, the Richmond Symphonic

Concert Band – see full details on page 28.

Saturday 11th June, 7.30pmTea with Oscar WildeLadies, Gentlemen, Etc… You are cordially

invited to the 1890’s wittiest “Chit-Chat” show

where a gay time is guaranteed! You’ll be

‘Wilde’ about who he has on his chaise…

Recommended 16+

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Saturday 11th June 12-4pm Axel Scheffler & The Gruffalo - Live!Illustrator Axel Scheffler, and the Gruffalo itself,

appearing in person on Diamond

Jubilee Gardens.

Three ticketed story-and-drawing sessions with

Axel (each followed by book signing): 12.15pm,

1.30pm, 2.45pm.

Please note: signing of pre-owned/new copies

on the day will be limited to one per child,

to enable as many children as

possible to meet Axel in person.

Free children’s craft tent.

Free tickets to story sessions

available from 10am onwards

from Diamond Jubilee Gardens on

the day of the event. Tickets are

limited to four per applicant, in

person only.

Diamond Jubilee Gardens, The Embankment, TW1

Dates for your Diary

Local Events

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Wednesday 13th June, 8pmTeddington WIFood Demo.

[email protected]

Constitutional Club, 5 Stanley Rd, TW11

Sunday 12th JuneLa TraviataVilla In Canto present La Traviata (the fallen

woman) tells the moving story of how a

beautiful but doomed courtesan, Violetta, in the

Paris of 1850, finds true love but then has to

sacrifice her real happiness for the sake of her

lover’s reputation.

0333 1212 300 or at langdondowncentre.org.uk

Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a

Langdon Down Centre, Teddington, TW11 9PS

Sunday 19th June, 2pm

Flowers for All Seasons: Summer BouquetsAt the second installment of the series learn

two techniques for making stunning hand-tied

summer bouquets with master florist

Henck Röling.



Thursday 23th June 7.30pmKatya Lazareva & Calin Andrei: Illumination of Spring GardensPresenting a wonderful programme by Mozart,

Bach, Halvorsen (Theme by Handel), Spohr,

Kali-woda and Martinu which will evoke the

atmosphere of the pleasure gardens in

your imagination.


Strawberry Hill House,

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Saturday, 25th June, 7.30pmHey, Ho, The Wind and The RainMarble Hill Singers present a programme

featuring songs and sonnets for a summer’s

evening. They will be including Rutter’s Birthday

Madrigals, George Shearing’s songs and sonnets

of Shakespeare, and music by Purcell and

Bernstein conducted by Robert Mingay Smith.

from 0333 1212 300 or online at

langdondowncentre.org.uk

Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre,

Teddington, TW11 9PS.

Sunday 26th June - Saturday 2nd July, Sunday 6pm , weekdays 7.45pmRentBook, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson,

directed by Dane Hardie.

Set in New York City’s gritty East

Village, this multi-award winning rock

musical tells the story of a group of

bohemians struggling to live and pay

their rent. Exuberant, passionate,

uplifting and joyous, Rent is about

falling in love, finding your voice and

living for today!

This show contains adult themes and is

unsuitable for persons under 14 years

Ticket prices: £15 & £17

Box office: Telephone: 0845 838 7529 (10am –

8pm). Online: ttc-boxoffice.org,uk

teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk/production/rent

Special Event

Post-show discussion with director Dane Hardie

on Sunday 26 June. This special event is free

for ticket holders of that day’s performance

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RESIDENTS OF GOMER GARDENS, Teddington, have marked the 100th birthday of their

neighbour Richard Emerton with a street party, held on Saturday May 7. The party was attended by current and former residents and Richard’s family.

Everyone made the most of the fine weather, enjoying a barbecue, a singalong to Richard’s favourite Frank Sinatra tunes, plus a ‘This is Your Life’ segment during which he was presented with gifts from family, friends and neighbours, as well as his former employer British Airways. Richard, a lifelong Brentford FC supporter, was also presented with a book charting the history of the Bees.

King George V was on the throne when Richard was born on May 10, 1916. He was born at 44 Gomer Gardens, one of two properties in the street occupied by his family. The other, number 17 is a stone’s throw away and where Richard has lived almost all his adult life. His father worked at Teddington Lock, Richard and he and his brothers and sisters attended Christ Church School.

His childhood memories evoke a bygone era: standing on the footbridge at Teddington Station as trains passed underneath so that he would be engulfed in steam; cycling along Chestnut Avenue and trying to hitch a free ride from the horsedrawn carriages.

Richard’s first job was as an usher at Teddington’s Savoy Cinema, which was located on the corner of the High Street and Elmfield Avenue, where Harlequin House now stands. A keen darts player, he was often to be found in the Kings Arms (now the Clock House), which is where he met his wife Elsie.

During World War II, Richard was seconded to a government facility in Crayford specialising in the development of ground penetrating radar.

Celebrating 100th year Birthday Elsie and Richard became stalwarts of the Gomer Gardens community and former neighbours recall their kindness, with a warm welcome, help and advice always available.

After Elsie passed away in 1999. He devoted much of his retirement to gardening, growing vegetables both in his own garden and at the Royal Paddocks Allotments in Hampton Wick, where he was a frequent prize winner.

Richard has seen many changes in Teddington over the years but is grateful to have lived his life in Gomer Gardens, which he says is ‘the best’. ‘Neighbours have come and gone over the years but the people have always been great: really friendly and I look forward to the get-togethers.’ As to the secrets of a long life, he says it’s simple: ‘Do what comes naturally and keep on keeping on.’

The road is tucked away between Teddington High Street and station - and for as long as anyone can remember, the sense of community has been exceptional. The recent party continued a tradition of community events stretching back to the first recorded street party in 1904 to celebrate Empire Day. National occasions have been marked ever since and more recently, residents have instigated an annual party around the time of Richard’s birthday.

Submitted by Gomer Gardens resident Rosemary Alton

If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please

phone first to check the details.Children’s Activities

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Busy Bees Tuesdays & Fridays: 10–11.30am, parent and toddler group for 2∞ years to pre-school.Contact: Siobhan Crowther 020 8977 8000. Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11

Catch-a-ballsFridays: various times and ages. Fun games and activities including ball handling skills, bat and ball techniques and agility. Develop balance and posture, co-ordination and spatial awareness and social skills. Book your free trial class now.Contact: 020 8398 3034, [email protected], catch-a-balls.co.uk. Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11

ChatterbooksSecond Tuesday of the month: 4.15pm, school yrs 4-5Chat about books, play games, do quizzes, find out about authors and have a lot of fun together! Contact: 020 8734 3304, [email protected] Library, Waldegrave Rd, TW11 8NY

Church Mice ServiceFor parents/carers and children under 5 years old. 20 minute service followed by refreshments & play. Every Wednesday, 10.30am. St Mary with St AlbanFriday, 10.30am. St Peter and St PaulDonation of £1 per family, no need to book..

CoffeepotWednesdays: 10-12 noon, parent and toddler group. No charge, open during school holidays. Contact: Gerardine StockfordTel 020 8977 6144Christ Church Hall, Station Rd, TW11 9AA

Dragon Drama Improvisational theatre, storytelling, acting, movement, mime, magic and mayhem! Workshops for Preschool - Eighteen year olds. Contact 07590 452 436 or [email protected]. dragondrama.co.uk

Dramacube Saturdays at St. Mary’s University, Drama, Music & Movement (4-6 years, 9.30-11.00am and 10.30-12pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (7-11 years, 9.30-12.30pm) & (11-16 years, 2-5pm),Musical Theatre Productions (7-16 years, 2-5pm)

Contact 020 8408 0245 or email [email protected] Hill TheatreDrama, Music and Movement (4-6 years, Weds 4-5pm. Pre-school Drama (2-4 years Thrus 9.45-10.30am)United Reformed ChruchDrama, Music and Movement (4-6 years, Sat 10.30am - 12pm. Musical Theatre Training (7-16 years Weds 4.45-7.30pm)

Fairtrade FridaysEvery Friday 10am - noonFairtrade cafe with tea, coffee and snacks served. All welcome - toys available for the children.Teddington Methodist Church, 1 Stanley Rd, TW11 8PT. Enter via Hampton Rd doors.

Footie TotsTuesdays and Wednesdays, 2∞–8 years.An Introduction to the world of fitness and football for children. Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way. Contact Andy 07931 707720 or [email protected]. footie-tots.co.uk/Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, & Salvation Army, Church Rd, TW11

Frankie & Flo’s Play CafeTues/Weds/Thurs, 2.30-5.00pm5 years and under, older siblings welcome. A friendly environment with bouncy castle, ride on toys, craft activities, baby area, dressing up clothes, play shop, roller coaster. Cost: Under 1 yr £2, 1 yr and over £4.50, 1st Sibling £2, additional siblings £1 (under 6 months free)Contact: Jacqueline on 07905 533015St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Rd, TW11

Jo JinglesThursdays, time dependant on ageMusic, Singing and movement.For babies – 5 years. Teddington.Jojingles.com/classes.asp. Teddington Baptist Church. Church Road.

Little Wrigglers Dance, Perform & PlayMonday 2-2.45pm 2-4 yearsThursdays: 9.45-10.30am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11am, 2-3 years. A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.

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Open MorningWhole School Friday 17 June 9.30am - 11.30amIntroductory talk at 9.30am

Prospective families are very welcometo attend. To reserve a place, please telephone 01372 473624 or email: [email protected]

Claremont Fan Court SchoolAn independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

www.claremont-school.co.uk

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If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please

phone first to check the details.Children’s Activities

Little Wrigglers Dance, Perform & PlayMonday 2-2.45pm 2-4 yearsThursdays: 9.45-10.30am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11am, 2-3 years. A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.Contact: Rachel 07817 691660 [email protected], littlewrigglers.co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Monkey MusicTuesdays, United Reform Church, First Cross Rd, Wednesdays, St Stephen’s, Crossway. Times according to age group. Age: 3 mths-4 yrs. Small, tailor-made classes to encourage children to learn through songs and games. Contact: Claire Slade 020 8847 4031,

Story Time @ Twickenham LibraryTuesdays: 3.45pm. Free weekly story time for the under 5s. Tel: 020 8734 3340, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

See SawFriday morning, Under 5’sPlay and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. Drop-ins welcomed. Contact: 020 8831 6000, [email protected] House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

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Teddington Dance StudioBallet, modern, tap, street jazz and melody movement, musical theatre, tinny tappers. For ∞ to 16 year olds.Contact: Natalie 07887 353950, [email protected]

Tiny Teddies Second and fourth Friday of the month: 10.30-11am. Bounce and rhyme for babies and toddlers. Contact: 020 8734 3340 Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT.

Tiny TunesThursdays 10-10.40am and 11am-11.40am3 months-5 yearsNew term starts 4th October. £5 per child/£2.50 siblings. Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, [email protected], tinytuneslive.com Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

Toddler TimeEvery Friday, 10am-noonDrop-in group for Parents, carers with babies, toddlers. More information contact Charlotte 07879606852 or [email protected] Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA

Tempo TotsMondays and Fridays. Time according to age. Music making with singing and dancing. Each week there’s a different theme. Contact: 07956 447118, [email protected], tempo-tots.comThe Hyde Room, York House, Richmond Rd, TW1 3AA and The Maple Room, The Crossways, St Stephen’s, 306 Richmond Rd, TW1 2PD

Twinkle Toes BalletThursdays, 1.15–1.45pmAges: 2–4 yearsMagical Ballet classes that provide a great introduction into the dance world. Classes incorporate the use of props and fairy tale storylines and are suitable for both boys and girls.Contact: Gemma Querino on 07847 323655 [email protected]. twinkletoesdancing.co.uk

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FOR YEARS WE HAVE BEEN told to cover up in the sun to minimise the risk of skin cancer, but

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IS THE SUN GOOD OR BAD FOR US? A sensible amount of sun can reduce the risk of developing a number of serious health conditions, thanks to the positive impact of Vitamin D. Our bodies make Vitamin D through the action of the sun’s UVB rays. Fair skinned people can produce a useful amount of Vitamin D in just 15 minutes exposure to sunshine, with darker skins needing up to six times as long. It is essential for absorbing calcium and keeping our bones healthy, protecting against osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Vitamin D can also be found in oily fish, eggs, milk and fortified breakfast cereals, but most of us don’t eat enough of these foods to get adequate amounts, leaving the sun as the primary source of this important vitamin.

HOW CAN THE SUN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?Sunshine boosts levels of serotonin, the body’s natural ‘happy hormone’, which is why we feel happier and more energetic when the sun shines. Exercising outdoors creates more endorphins than exercising indoors and can help with moderate depression, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – just 15 minutes a day in the summer or an hour in winter months can be beneficial. Being outside in the sunshine can ease muscle stiffness and reduce inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. Sunlight boosts testosterone levels in men and reduces levels of melatonin that can suppress fertility, so it is more likely you will conceive in summer.

Skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis and eczema, can improve with 30 minutes exposure to sunlight, before putting on the sunscreen. White blood cell production can increase and help boost your immune system, fighting any infection.

Research has shown that women with polycystic ovaries are more likely to be deficient in Vitamin D, along with people with Crohns disease or inflammatory bowl disorders.

HOW TO TAN WITHOUT BURNINGSPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and indicates the length of time you can stay in the sun without burning: SPF 30 sunscreen provides 30 times the protection of no sunscreen, for example. SPF numbers are not exact and blonds and red heads will want to be extra careful. Also, reapplication every couple of hours is recommended, especially if you are swimming or sweating.

If sunscreens trigger sensitivities, itchiness or allergic skin reactions, switch from chemical to mineral sunblocks. There are many natural alternatives on the market. If you have oily skin, don’t use a product higher than SPF20, as you risk overloading your skin with chemicals and more oil. Sunscreens labelled ‘Oil-free’ are best and won’t clog the pores. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen or SPF lip balm to your lips - they have almost no collagen and can burn very easily.

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FOR THIS MONTH’S EDITION, I am straying over the border and into Hampton Wick, to

tell what I hope you will agree, is an interesting story.

Bank Holidays were introduced in 1871 by Sir John Lubbock to compensate for the loss of some traditional religious holidays which were dispensed with in 1834. Sir John was a cricket enthusiast and picked days when he knew cricket was being played; Easter Monday, Whit Monday and the first Monday in August, as well as Boxing Day.

The country was going through a period of change with employee protection being high on the list of social reform. This meant that for the very first time, working people had some leisure time on their hands.

What do we do today at Bank Holiday time? Why, we head away from our homes to the seaside or the country or visit a distant relative. The roads become clogged with traffic and radio and television bulletins are taken over with reports on the progress of the processions of cars leaving and returning to the capital.

Victorian Hampton Wick was no different from any other local population – they did not have the luxury of cars; their mode of travel was the steam train and they went out in droves to take advantage of an additional day’s holiday, on the London and South Western Railway.

Bank Holiday Monday 6th August 1888 was no exception. It had been a day of typical bank holiday weather and at the end of it, the fleet of trains that had taken the people away for their day out, were now in action again, returning them to their final destinations.

However, at that point, a terrible event occurred. In the words of the Surrey Comet, ‘A collision occurred between the 10.50pm passenger train from Waterloo via Richmond, due at Hampton Wick at 11.42 and a light engine which was returning from Kingston to Twickenham and which by a terrible blunder had been allowed to proceed along the wrong line.’ A misunderstood remark between Daniel Pickles, the driver of the light engine and Thomas Parsons, the signalman at Kingston Junction, meant that the points had not been changed for the light engine’s return journey to Twickenham. The passenger train consisted of the engine and thirteen carriages which included two guards’ vans and a horsebox.

By this time it was very dark and a light drizzle was falling. So much so that the crew of the engine failed to realise that they were on the wrong track. The light tanker, running chimney first, violently struck the passenger train, which was travelling bunker first, at Hampton Wick Station. Next to the passenger engine were a guard’s van, a third class, a composite and a first class carriage and these took the brunt of the collision and were piled on top of each other on the bridge.

Walter Pacey of Twickenham, the driver of the passenger train, was taken to the Rose and Crown where he was tended by the landlady and Nurse Chappell; he remained conscious and in

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great pain for almost an hour before he expired. His dying words, several times repeated were ‘It wasn’t my fault, mother.’ The body of the fireman, James Janvey also of Twickenham, was jammed in the cab and was badly mutilated, so much so that it was taken directly to the local mortuary.

The Mindenhall family had been visiting relatives at Colnbrooke for the day and were returning to Hampton Wick, Mr & Mrs Mildenhall, their two daughters Gertrude and May, and two nieces. Mr Mildenhall gave this account to the inquest :‘We all sat on one seat with our backs to the engine. My wife had been nursing one of the little girls, but just before we got to the station the child got down, asking to be allowed to stand on the seat. Had she not done so she would most certainly have met with the same fate as my wife.’

‘All was going well when, just as our part of the train was entering the station, I heard a sharp shrill whistle blowing and I knew something was wrong. My little girl at the same time remarked, “The train is coming, papa”. The next thing was the collision. The front of the carriage was forced down upon us, the lights were extinguished, and I could not move hand or foot. We screamed, and the sensation was something awful. Presently I heard the rescue party running over the top of the carriage. We must have remained helpless for nearly half an hour, It was dying by inches. ‘

‘At last they got to us. They first took out the children, and then my wife, who was dead. I was quite helpless, and felt sure I had lost my left arm. I put my right hand over to my left

side to feel if my arm was there. It was hanging down quite useless. My legs were amongst the splintered timber, and my back was very painful. I was lifted out and taken to one of the rooms, where I was laid on the floor and attended to.’

The other fatality was Mrs Lydia Figg of Norbiton who was returning home with her husband and daughters, Lydia and Ellen, all whom received minor injuries. Mrs Figg was taken to the residence of Mrs Usher – No 1 Palmerston Villas, suffering from internal injuries, from which she died, about an hour after the accident. Her body was then taken to the Rose and Crown.

The driver of the light engine, Daniel Pickles, gave this account : ‘It was a very dark night. Just as I was entering the station, I saw the train. “Good God!” I said to my mate, “we are on the wrong road.” We did all we could to stop the engine. I reversed her, and my mate – well he acted without a moment’s hesitation, and tugged at the brake. We knew then it was life or death. We hadn’t time to say another word, but looked at each other. I don’t know what he did then but I held my breath. Crash!’

There were many injuries, dealt with by the station staff, survivors of the crash and the local police and doctors who were quickly in attendance.

Dr Diplock, the Coroner for West Middlesex, opened the inquiry into the deaths of the four people at Rose and Crown on Thursday 9th August. A Board of Trade Inquiry opened on the following day. It was the biggest tragedy to ever be reported on the London and South Western Railway.

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with some new buses. There is a new hourly service on Sundays. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbours.

Although a planning application has yet to be submitted, Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) has been consulting on its proposals for affordable housing with offices and parking beneath to replace Informer House at 2 High Street on the road bridge over the railway, As the use will be generally welcomed the main issue may be height and design.

Meanwhile there has been only limited progress on RHP’sTravel Plan for their offices at 8 Waldegrave Road to protect residents of roads nearby from commuter and business parking. At the time of going to press proposals for new or longer hours controlled parking on some of these roads has been going out to consultation. We have asked that consideration of the results be combined with a review of the Travel Plan and the new double yellow lines recently put in outside the new London Square development to protect sightlines and the restored pedestrian refuge.

Finally the good news is that the Fruit and Vegetable stall at the corner of Broad Street and Church Road is back on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The Councillors’ surgery is on the first Saturday of each month from 10.30 to 12 noon at Teddington Baptist Church, Church Road.

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The Department for Transport has now released funding to Network Rail for the first stage of designing lifts for Teddington Station, taking account of the footbridge as well as the station being listed Grade II. The target date for the lifts remains 2018.

Meanwhile Network Rail has obtained planning permission for a cycle hub building between The Cedars and the railway platform. Because the land is subject to a 19th century private railway Act, the Council could only take account of visual appearance. However they added informatives to the planning consent asking Network Rail to tidy up and restore the woodland appearance of the rest of the land.

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Mambo JamboFriday 3rd June, 8pmAcoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo present a musical feast; taking you on an enjoyable and intriguing musical journey, mixing sounds from around the world, folk and jazz, plus their own compositions. Using more instruments than the average orchestra, their repertoire covers a wide range of styles including Bluegrass, Latin & Caribbean, New Orleans, Balkan and more, creating an upbeat rhythmic and rootsy sound all of their own. Tickets: £10 / £8 concs & LAC MembersPre-show supper also available for £8.50 per person.

Thames Philharmonia Saturday 11th June, 7.30pmCellist Christina Meissner joins Thames Philharmonia to perform one of the greatest cello concertos. Dvorak’s gloriously romantic concerto is complemented by his Wanda overture and his Symphonic Variations, in which a simple melody is mutated through a dazzling array of rhythms, moods and orchestral colours. Vltava, Smetana’s exciting musical portrayal of the iconic river in his Czech homeland, completes the programme. Conductor: Byung-Yun YuTickets: £12 / £8 LAC members, seniors & U18s / £24 family (2 adults & 2 children U16)

Teddington Summer Music presents Favourites of Stage & ScreenSaturday 25th June, 7.30pmThe Richmond Symphonic Concert Band is one of South-West London’s newest and most exciting ensembles and has quickly established a fine reputation in its home area. Under its conductor Tom Higgins, it presents an evening of popular music from Stage and Screen including Prelude – Carmen, the magic of the

International Art ExhibitionThursday 9th – Sunday 12th June1 – 4pm Thurs; 10am – 4pm Fri & Sun; 10am – 2.30pm SatAn exhibition of contemporary art presented in partnership with the Thames Philharmonia, whose concert takes place on Saturday 11th June. (See MUSIC section for concert details.) Admission: free

Between The Lines – East Anglian Stitched Textiles Exhibition Wednesday 15th June – Sunday 10th July*10am – 3pm weekdays, 11am – 4pm weekends *closed 25th June & 3rd JulyEast Anglian Stitched Textiles (EAST) is a

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Music musicals and Disney’s Frozen.Tickets: £12.50 / £10 concs / £7 U16s

Teddington Village Fair in Udney Hall GardensSunday 26th June, noon – 5pmOnce again we will be organising the entertainment for this fabulous free family friendly day. Juggling Jake’s Circus Workshop will be back by popular demand, plus you can watch or take part in The Snailympics, where two intrepid snails risk life and shell in the most gruelling race known to Snaildom. Plus live music, stalls, food and drink and lots more.Admission: Free

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Between The Lines Special EventsA programme of special events with EAST members will complement the exhibition.

Lines of Communication: Textile WorkshopSaturday 18th June, 10am - 4pm

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Between The Lines: Tea and Talk Tuesday 21st June, 2pmMembers of EAST will give an illustrated talk about the themes, methods and techniques explored in their exhibition commemorating the First World War. For some it became a very personal exploration of their family history, whilst others chose to examine broader themes.Cost: £5 including tea

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