TW Mag Sept '14

Issue 25 – September 2014

Autumn, A Time of ChangeEvents Diary

Crayfish & Hazelnuts Children’s ActivitiesCouncillor’s Update

Strawberry Hill House

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boiled the crayfish in a Dutch oven over the fire pit. Crayfish will die instantly when immersed in fast boiling water. Usually just the tails are eaten but first remove the vein along the topside of the tail.

Our crayfish were accompanied by a vegetable we had foraged from an adjoining field thinking they were broad beans. We were later told that we were in fact eating ‘field beans’ grown only for cattle fodder. However, I can recommend them cooked and mashed with some local hazelnut oil, delicious with a glass of river cooled chardonnay.

One of my first cheffing positions in the 1970’s was at Au Jardin des Gourmets in Greek Street. A signature dish was Écrevisse à la bordelaise.This is the traditional French recipe for cooking crayfish which are served whole and unshelled. The dish can be prepared the day before and re-heated gently.

To serve 4 people – finely chop 2 onions, 2 carrots and 4 shallots. Melt 300gm butter in a large pan and simmer the vegetables until soft. Add 2kg crayfish and stir with a wooden spatula. Splash over some cognac and flambé.

For my 60th birthday Adrienne took me on a mystery holiday. Having reached our destination we walked through hazelnut orchards as I heard the flowing of river water and then saw what a railwayman’s wagon – and then another. I was being taken ‘glamping’. A word I had never heard of before but was soon to understand is a combination of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. A quick recce discovered one wagon containing the most comfortable bed I was ever to slept in and a woodburning stove. The other was fitted out with a tiny sink, two ring calor gas stove and a shower. A little further down the field was a hut containing something else new to me – a compost toilet!

Adrienne had chosen this location because the river was full of freshwater crayfish – my favourites. Crayfish are known in various countries as yabbies, mudbugs or crawdads. They are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters to which they are related. In the UK it is illegal to catch native white-claw crayfish which are a protected species. The signal crayfish in our river are not a native species and, since their importation from the Western United States, have colonised many waterways in the UK. When sourcing crayfish, remember that you should be sold signal crayfish, which have a distinctive red underside.

Crayfish feed on living and dead animals or plants. I wanted to find a fishmonger so I could bait the trap with fish heads or mackerel but could only find a butchers shop, so my crayfish dined on burgers and bacon. I baited the heavy iron trap with the meat, threw it into the river and waited. In less than an hour there were four good sized crayfish in my trap.

At camp there was just a very basic food cupboard in the kitchen so the first day I simply

Crayfish & Hazelnuts

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Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Events Calendar – Page 2

Notice Board – Page 4

Crayfish and Hazelnuts – Pages 6 & 8

Events Pages – Pages 10, 12 & 14

Children’s Activities– Pages 14 & 16

Autumn, A Time of Change – Pages 18 & 20

Councillor’s Update – Page 22

Strawberry Hill House – Pages 24 & 25


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Events Calendar September 2014

8th 9th 10th

25th

20th

22nd 23rd 24th

19th

13th

15th

11th 12th

27th26th

18th16th 17th

28th

30th

14th

29th

7th

21st

6th1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Master Shakeshafte 25th - 28th see p4

Deadline to book an ad in TW Mag or

tell us about an up-coming

event

Riverside Walk

see p4

Market

Gardening

Talk see p4

Paintings of Marble Hill House

see p4Classical Babies

see p14

Kids Art Club see p16

Dead Parrot

Society see p12

Dead Parrot Society

see p10

Every Sunday Screen on the

Green see p10

Hampton Transport

Gala see p10

Richmond Film

Society see p10

Richmond Film

Society see p10

Alan Darby’s Guitars Deluxe

see p10

Landmark Wedding

Fair see p10

Normansfield Theatre

Open House see p10

Birds in the Park

Talk see p12

Susan Calman –Lady Like see p12

Lunchtime Book Club

see p12

Great River Race

see p12

Soweto Kinch see p12

Until 9th

November

Automata

Exhibition

see p25

Until 5th October

Enchanting Words

Exhibition see p25

Until 9th November

Anne Seymour Damer -

Sculpture and Society see p25

Twilight Tour

see p25

Twilight Tour

see p25

Gothic Book Club see p25

Bronze Art Award see p25

Garden Tour

see p25

Garden Tour

see p25

Until 16th In Their Footsteps Exhibition see p10

Indoor Picnic see p14

Kids Art Club see p16


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The Hidden Heritage of Market

Gardening in Twickenham

Jam Yesterday Jam Tomorrow is bringing

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in Twickenham. Verusa Calabria will talk

about the important history of this industry

in the area with a focus on its legacy and

bringing back the lost varieties that were

once grown in the area. Tickets: £2

Saturday 20th September, 2pm

Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd

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Sunday 7th September 2pm, Exiled French Royals found refuge in ‘dear quiet Twick’ where an octagonal garden pavilion was said to have been designed for a Queen’s visit and a Palladian villa was built for a Royal mistressMeeting point: St Mary’s Church, Church Street, TW1 3NJ Tickets: £3 Enquiries: 020 8940 6888

Twickenham Riverside Walk

Twickenham Riverside Walk

Friday 19th –Sunday 21st September 9.30am–5pmTwickenham Art Circle Autumn ExhibitionThe long established Twickenham Art Circle, bring their Autumn Show to the Landmark. Local artists will show original work in a variety of styles, subjects and media, all at reasonable prices.Admission: free

Landmark Arts Centrewww.landmarkartscentre.org

Master ShakeshafteThis new play speculates on Shakespeare’s ‘lost years’ – a riddle that has long puzzled, and divided, Shakespearean literary and historical sleuths. A fascinating fantastical fiction based upon possible truth... in which you’ll not only see Shakespeare in love, but in Lancashire too!

Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th

September7.45pm

Richmond Shakespeare Society,

Mary Wallace Theatre, The Embankment,

TW1 3DU Box office: 020 8744 0547

www.richmondshakespeare.org.ukTickets from £8

Paintings Tour of Marble Hill House Find out about the beautiful artwork at Marble Hill in this specialist guided tour.Booking: 0870 333 1183 Marble Hill House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 2NLSaturday 27th September, 3-4.30pm

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Monday Night Yoga!

When Monday 7.30pm–8.45pm Where Twickenham Rowing Club,

Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3DY

Cost £8 (first class free)

What better way to start your week than a dynamic vinyasa flow class overlooking

the River Thames.Monday Night Yoga!

When: Monday 7pm-8.15pm

Where: Twickenham Rowing Club, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3DY

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Food & Drink

pit. Crayfish will die instantly when immersed in fast boiling water. Usually just the tails are eaten but first remove the vein along the topside of the tail.

Our crayfish were accompanied by a vegetable we had foraged from an adjoining field thinking they were broad beans. We were later told that we were in fact eating ‘field beans’ grown only for cattle fodder. However, I can recommend them cooked and mashed with some local hazelnut oil, delicious with a glass of river cooled chardonnay.

One of my first cheffing positions in the 1970’s was at Au Jardin des Gourmets in Greek Street. A signature dish was Écrevisse à la bordelaise.This is the traditional French recipe for cooking crayfish which are served whole and unshelled. The dish can be prepared the day before and re-heated gently.

To serve 4 people – finely chop 2 onions, 2 carrots and 4 shallots. Melt 300gm butter in a large pan and simmer the vegetables until soft. Add 2kg crayfish and stir with a wooden spatula. Splash over some cognac and flambé. Add a cup of dry white wine, 3 tbsp cream, 2

For my 60th birthday my wife, Adrienne, took me on a mystery holiday. Having reached our

destination we walked through hazelnut orchards as I heard the flowing of river water and then saw a railwayman’s wagon – and then another. I was being taken ‘glamping’. A word I had never heard of before but was soon to understand is a combination of ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. A quick recce discovered one wagon containing the most comfortable bed I was ever to slept in and a woodburning stove. The other was fitted out with a tiny sink, two ring calor gas stove and a shower. A little further down the field was a hut containing something else new to me – a compost toilet!

Adrienne had chosen this location because the river was full of freshwater crayfish – my favourites. Crayfish are known in various countries as yabbies, mudbugs or crawdads. They are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters to which they are related.

In the UK it is illegal to catch native white-claw crayfish which are a protected species. The signal crayfish in our river are not a native species and, since their importation from the Western United States, have colonised many waterways in the UK. When sourcing crayfish, remember that you should be sold signal crayfish, which have a distinctive red underside.

Crayfish feed on living and dead animals or plants. I wanted to find a fishmonger so I could bait the trap with fish heads or mackerel but could only find a butchers shop, so my crayfish dined on burgers and bacon.

I baited the heavy iron trap with the meat, threw it into the river and waited. In less than an hour there were four good sized crayfish in my trap.

At camp there was just a very basic food cupboard in the kitchen so the first day I simply boiled the crayfish in a Dutch oven over the fire

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and chopped red pepper and a couple of teaspoons of tomato puree. Stir in 2 teaspoons of ground coriander seeds and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin seeds, and refrigerate.

Rouille: Break a slice of day old white bread into pieces. Add a few tbsp of fish stock or water to soften it. Squeeze excess liquid out of the bread and put in a food processor with 150ml Harissa, 2 sliced garlic cloves and an egg yolk. Blend until smooth. Gradually add 150ml olive oil and continue to blend until the sauce is smooth and thick.

Another delicious accompaniment for the crayfish is Hazelnut and Pastis Butter. This was particularly appropriate as we were located in an orchard of hazelnut trees. Hazelnut and Pastis Butter: Put 3 slices of roughly torn day old bread into a food processor and blend into medium sized breadcrumbs. Add a large handful of hazelnuts, zest and juice

of 1 lemon, 125g butter cut into small cubes, 2 chopped garlic cloves, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of Pastis. Blend until

thoroughly combined. Stir in a large handful of chopped parsley. Use the butter to stuff the crayfish tails prior to grilling or BBQ’ing.

This glamping lark and the wonderful and varied local produce has given us an idea for next year where we will take some of our adventurous customers here on a cooking holiday. By then I will have perfected the recipe for the Orange and Hazelnut Marmalade which we bought from a stall in the village church.

If you’d like any cooking hints or advice then pop in and I’ll try to help. Though it’s best to phone first.

tbsp tomato paste, 1 crushed clove of garlic, a bouquet garni and a sprig of tarragon. Cover and cook gently for 6-8 minutes. Take off the stove and season with sea salt and black pepper. Add cayenne

pepper to taste. Serve with fresh crusty bread.

The following day we went to the local farmers market and stocked up on all manner of delicious ingredients plus some fish off cuts for bait. To say that Kent is the garden of England is no exaggeration, the array of fruit, vegetables and herbs at the market was fantastic. With a fully stocked cupboard my next dish was Crayfish Bisque.

To make a Crayfish Bisque first prepare 16-20 crayfish. Cook in boiling water until they turn red. Remove tails, devein and put aside in a fridge (or a cool place if you’re glamping). Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan. Add crayfish heads, shell and claws. Add chopped vegetables - 1 carrot, 2 sticks celery, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic and 1 bulb of fennel. Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables have softened but not coloured. Add juice of ∞ lemon, glass of dry white wine and a pinch of saffron. Stir in 400g tin of chopped tomatoes. Cook for 20 minutes. Add 3 tbsp cognac and reduce to a third. Sieve the mixture, pressing with the back of a ladle to push out as much liquid as you can, then return to the pan. Add crayfish tails and gently heat through. Traditionally the bisque would be served with rouille and croutons or fresh bread.

To make the rouille first make some harissa (which is a great addition to lots of dishes).Harissa: Remove the top and seeds from 8 large dried peppers and leave to soak in a little warm water. Crush 6 cloves of garlic with a little coarse sea salt. Remove the peppers from the water and blend with the garlic to a paste in a processor. You may need to add a little of the soaking water. I usually add a freshly roasted

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Every Saturday, 9am-1pmTwickenham Farmers’ MarketHolly Road Car Park, Twickenham, TW1 4HF

lfm.org.uk

Until 16th NovemberIn their Footsteps: Richmond’s First World WarCommemorating the centenary of the First World

War. Working with photographer Othello de Souza

Hartley, young people explore the stories and

histories through people and places and the

impact of the War on the locality.

Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

Tel: 020 8831 6000, [email protected]

Arthur’s Screen on the GreenSunday 7th September, 7pm – Labor Day

Sunday 14th September, 7pm– Yves Saint Laurent

Sunday 21st September, 7pm– Tracks

Sunday 28th September, 7pm– Cycling with Molière

Tony creates a menu around the subject of the

film. £25 per guest.

Arthur’s on the Green, The Green, TW2 5AB

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Friday 5th September, 8pmThe Dead Parrot SocietyStand-up comedy night featuring Mark Restuccia,

Viv Groskop, Tom Webb, Lindsay Sharman, Darius

Davies, Thanyia Moore and Evan Davis.

Tickets: £10, thedeadparrotsociety.co.uk

Royal Oak, 172 High St, Teddington, TW11 8HU

Sunday 7th September, 10am –5pmHampton Transport Gala Sunday See the 1885 London & South Western Railway

steam loco and coach plus a display of vintage

London buses, with free bus tours.

Transport Collectors’ Fair at Hampton Junior

School, ride the 71/4” gauge steam railway,

model railways, the role of London’s buses in

World War 1 exhibition, fairground rides, lots of

family fun. At and around Hampton Station

www.hamptontransportgala.co.uk

Richmond Film SocietyTuesday 16th September, 8pm– The Lunchbox

Tuesday 30th September, 8pm– The Wall

Tickets: guests £6, full time students £4

Telephone 020 8893 3503,

[email protected] Room G5 (the Pete

Postlethwaite Theatre), St Mary’s University

College, Waldegrave Rd, TW1 4SXN

Thursday 11th SeptemberAlan Darby’s Guitars DeluxeA unique band that unites three generations of

guitar players brought together by the common

appreciation of the instrument and its wealthy

musical heritage. Tickets: £10 (£8 Members).

www.eelpieclub.com Tel. 07732 322610 aspects@

blueyonder.co.uk. Eel Pie Club at The Patch,

67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ

Sunday 14th September, 10.30am–4pm Autumn Wedding FairA large selection of wedding suppliers offering

everything you need to plan the perfect wedding.

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Dates for your Diary

Open MorningThursday 12th June, 20149am – 12 noon

Please email [email protected] to book a place.Please note that children cannot be accommodated on this occasion.

The Mall School, 185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NQwww.themallschool.org.uk

The Mall SchoolIndependent day school for boys aged 4-13 years.


Please email [email protected] to book a place.Children cannot be accommodated on this occasion.

The Mall School, 185 Hampton Road,Twickenham TW2 5NQT: 020 8614 [email protected]

The Mall SchoolIndependent day school for boys aged 4-13 years.


Please email [email protected] to book a place.Children cannot be accommodated on this occasion.

The Mall School, 185 Hampton Road,Twickenham TW2 5NQT: 020 8614 [email protected]

The Mall School Independent day school for boys aged 4–13 years.

Open MorningSaturday 11th October, 2014

10 am – 12 noon

The Headmaster and staff look forward to meeting prospective families. There is no need to pre-register your attendance.

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There will also be two fashion shows.

Admission: £4/LAC Members & U16s: free

Contact: [email protected],

020 8977 7558, www.landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11

Friday 19th September, 8pmThe Dead Parrot SocietyA welcoming stand-up comedy night featuring

Russell Hicks, Viv Groskop, Sheraz Yousaf, Ben

Clover, Jack Samuel Warner and Justine Panks.

Tickets: £10, thedeadparrotsociety.co.uk

Royal Oak, 172 High St, Teddington, TW11 8HU

Sunday 21st September, noon to 4pmNormansfield Theatre Open HouseVisitors can view the gothic presenium arch

and elaborate stage in the Grade II listed

Victorian theatre.

Normansfield Theatre, 2a Langdon Park,

Teddington, TW11 9PS. Tel: 0333 1212 300

[email protected]

Thursday 25th September, 7.15pmBirds in the ParkThe Friends of Bushy and Home Parks present a

talk by Richmond and Twickenham RSPB group.

All welcome, no charge.

St John Ambulance Hall, Park Road Teddington,

Enquiries: Annie Murray 020 8287 2748

Thursday 25th September, 8pm Susan Calman – Lady LikeAward-winning comedian Susan Calman is

embarking on her first UK tour. A show about

being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever

anyone might say.

Tickets: £15/£13 LAC members




Friday 26th September, 1pmLunchtime Book ClubSeptember’s book is Americanah by

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Tickets: £5 /£3.50 concs




Saturday 27th September, 10.30amGreat River RaceA spectacular

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Saturday 27th September, 7.30pmSoweto KinchAward winning alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto

Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile

young musicians, his impressive list of awards

includes a Mercury Music Prize nomination and

two MOBO awards for Best Jazz Act.

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Ballet for ChildrenClasses for 3 years upwards.Established 1982. Fully registered and qualified. Contact: Geraldine Maguire, ARAD020 8894 3991 www.balletforchildren.org St. James’ Hall, Radnor Rd, Twickenham

Busy Bees Tuesdays: 10-11.30am, parent and toddler group for ∞ years to pre-school.Contact: Siobhan Crowther 020 8977 8000. Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11 8PF

Catch-a-ballsThursdays: 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], www.catch-a-balls.co.uk. The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2PD

Cheeky Monkey’sEvery Tuesday, 10am till noonUnder 5’sA friendly drop-in for parents and carers with pre-school children. Good quality toys with plenty of space for the children to play and a singing time. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits available.To find out more, contact the church office [email protected], 020 8892 5258The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, TW1 2PD

Classical BabiesFriday 26th Sept and 10th Oct, 11-11.45am, parents and up to 3 years45 minutes of music by professional musicians in a family friendly environment. Contact: Nadine Andre on 07732 058705 or [email protected] Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Dragon Drama Improvisational theatre, storytelling, acting, movement, mime, magic and mayhem! Workshops for preschool – eighteen years old. Contact 07590 452 436 or [email protected]. www.dragondrama.co.uk

Dramacube Saturdays, 9.30-11 (for 4-6 year olds) and 9.30-12.30 for 7-11 year olds.Creative 90 minute and 3 hour acting, singing and dance workshops. This Autumn term our 4-6 year olds’ workshops will be inspired by Disney’s Frozen and our 7-11 year olds’ workshops will see them develop their own unique production of Billy Elliot. Free taster session available.St. Mary’s University, Waldegrave Road, Contact: Steve 020 8408 0245, [email protected], www.dramacube.co.uk

Fairtrade FridaysEvery Friday, 10-noonFairtrade cafe with tea, coffee and snacks served. All welcome – toys available for the children.Teddington Methodist Church in the main hall, 1 Stanley Road, TW11 8PT

Footie TotsThursdays and Fridays, 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 on 07931 707720 or [email protected], www.footie-tots.co.ukHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2

Frankie & Flo’s Play CafeTues/Weds/Thurs, 2.30-5pm5 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. Professional children’s (and adult) haircuts. Beauty therapist Cost: Under 1 year £2, 1 yr and over £3.501st Sibling £2, additional siblings £1.Contact: Cassie on 07803 594786St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington TW11 9HF

Indoor PicnicFriday 5th Sept 1-3pm. For Sanity’s Sake indoor picnic sponsored by Catch-a-balls who will be running ball-handling and movement skills games during the party to burn off kid’s excess energy, plus other


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entertainment! Bring a blanket and some lunch, meet other local parents and children. St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HF

Jo JinglesMondays: 9.30am walking-2yrs; 10.25am 2yrs+; 11.20am 3mths-walking.Also TuesdaysMusic, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Contact: 020 8241 8139 www.twickenham.jojingles.comHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2 5TS

Kids’ Art ClubSaturdays 20th and 27th September10am-noon, 5-11 yrsA different art project for each session, including drawing, painting, relief making, printing and collage. Fun workshops are fully designed and supervised by art educators. Cost: £12 per child, inc. all mats. Book early. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 Call 020 8977 7558 to book.

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], www.littlewrigglers.co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Monkey MusicMondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. 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, www.monkeymusic.co.uk Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

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’sChildren to learn, play and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. No booking necessary and drop-ins welcomed. Contact: 020 8831 6000, [email protected] House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

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. Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT. Contact: 020 8734 3340 and Teddington Library (fourth Wednesday of the month).

Tiny TunesThursdays 10-10.40am and 11am-11.40am3 months-5 yearsNew term starts 4th September. £5 per child/£2.50 siblings. Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, [email protected], www.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


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SO HERE WE ARE AGAIN, it seems another year has flown by and we once again begin

to reshape our lives in preparation for new beginnings and challenges heralded by the end of annual holidays, the return to school or maybe children flying the nest as they set off to university or to travel the world.

Many of these changes offer an opportunity to take stock of our homes and the way we use them. A once ‘crammed to the rafters’ teenagers bedroom looks, after the first pangs of sadness at the sight of the bare shelves and empty wardrobes have passed, like a real decorating bonus!

Could it be that this room might become a temporary workroom perhaps, in which to pursue that long forgotten hobby? Or, could it turn into a refuge away from the rest of the family’s television choices with the addition of a comfortable chair and a standard lamp for a quiet read? Does this room need to keep a permanent bed in place, would a sofa bed work for the times when its occupant returns?

If smaller children form your household this will be the time of new exercise books, sharpened pencils and shiny shoes! Of course, we all start a new term with the noblest of intentions about getting things organised and regaining control after the hectic free-for-all of the summer holidays but without places to hang blazers and spaces to put shoes away, a hallway soon takes on the appearance of a crime scene after the school run is finished!

With all of the above in mind, I have compiled a list of my top five tips for making the most of the opportunities to reform and regroup at this time of fresh starts.

1. UNDER STAIRS CUPBOARDS Totally and completely empty this space and if you don’t already have shelves in here get some put up pronto. Take your self off to somewhere

reasonable and buy plain white or black cardboard storage box’s with lids. Make sure they are all the same size and not those annoying sets of three ever diminishing ‘Russian doll’ like sets (the smallest size is useless and the lack of uniformity on the shelf just looks untidy. Label each box, light bulbs, shoe polish, candles, batteries etc. It’s easy to lay your hands on small items like this when they aren’t all pushed into one kitchen drawer.

2. SHARED CUPBOARDSThis is one of my personal favourites (though many people have told me it wouldn’t work for them) Here it is, instead of pairing up socks and then storing them in each individual’s room, I keep a large cupboard on the landing in which I have the ‘sock basket’ everyone’s socks are in here and if socks are your thing then it confirms the truth of the old saying ‘First up best dressed’! In the same cupboard we have boxer shorts too! In my book, uniformity is key.

3. MAKE THE MOST OF A SEMI EMPTY ROOMAs I mentioned above, a newly vacated room has many potential new uses; if possible box up the former occupants stray belongings labelling of course (in case you get a call to send some

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4. PAPER STORAGEIf scattered papers are cluttering up useful surfaces, get hold of some

sturdy magazine files, and yes you guessed it label them with the owners name or description, Ollie’s Homework, Bills, Letters from School, Interesting Articles etc. Place in a neat row on a clear surface and truly be thrilled with the ease of finding just what you were looking for.

5. HIDE THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE PROCESSED IN ONE PLACEGather together all the items that need gluing or fixing into one box. Have one large central laundry basket. Store everybody’s shoes in one basket, use box’s for communal pencils and pens. Its just so much easier to put things away if there’s only one place to put them.

Happy Decorating!

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be aware of the extensive works on Hampton Road. Much of the road has now been resurfaced. In order to minimise traffic disruption a lot of the work was done in the evenings from 8pm until the early hours of the morning. As well as the roads the pavements are also being improved as you can see from the photo of that well known local landmark the Prince of Wales pub.

GLORIANA CONSULTATIONAt the time of writing the council is consulting with residents over the proposed Gloriana project. This is a high-profile proposal. I hope that you have taken the opportunity to express your views. The consultation period has been extended to the end of August and the outcome will be known by the middle of September WALDEGRAVE SCHOOL - SIXTH FORMFor most of us August is a holiday month, however for many of our younger residents it brings with it the stresses of GCSE and A level results. Waldegrave School will be welcoming its first intake of Sixth Formers shortly. This change will be particularly significant for Waldegrave as boys will also be admitted to the Sixth Form. This significantly extends choice for local parents and pupils. This introduction of Sixth Forms is not limited to Waldegrave School as from this term all of the borough’s state schools will have them.

I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE all enjoyed your summer. August is perceived to be a quiet month when

nothing happens. However this has not been the case for us. I thought it would be useful to update you on several local developments as they relate to our ward and residents. As you are aware Twickenham town centre

has been receiving some much needed investment. It is always difficult to do large-scale work on such a busy public area as it serves so many varied functions. The centre of Twickenham hosts the junctions of several significant roads as well as being a centre

for the retail trade, a hub for public transport, a centre for education, a centre for leisure and a place of employment as well as being home to many people. I know that some have expressed frustration at the disruption associated with these works. (A fractured gas pipe didn’t help!). However, no significant improvement to our town centre would have been possible without some disruption. The investment in Twickenham will make it a better place for residents, shoppers, retailers, pupils, students, diners and workers alike for many decades to come. It is a long-term investment in our community. SANTANDER / SUPERDRUG / M & COThe council has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the block of commercial property at the corner which leads down to the riverside. The legal process will be fully completed in October and the site will form part of a future phase of Twickenham redevelopment and will be the subject of public consultation.

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Horace Walpole’s castle will be the scene for a week of seriously spooky Halloween

activities for children and adults from 25th October to 31 October 2014.

The Castle of Otranto, considered to be one of the first horror novels, was written by Horace Walpole at the house, and the gothic revival architecture means it’s the perfect place for a season of ghostly activities. The exciting programme is supported by Twickenham based Milestone & Collis.

Mysterious and spooky workshops will be held for children including last year’s sell-out Confusing Concoctions Workshop on 29th and 31st October from 1pm. Colourful liquids and a spell book will be just two of the tools on hand to help the children create their own magic potion and befuddle their friends.

Young wizards and witches who are under 5 years can take part in the special Pointy Hats workshop on 29th and 31st October from 11am.

On 30th and 31st October, children will have a chance to make their own scary Halloween masks in the Monstrous Masks workshop before embarking on a spooky tour of the house led by popular local drama group, Dragon Drama.

For parents and adults, a traditional Agatha Christie style murder mystery set in the 1930s will be held at Strawberry Hill on 25th October from 7pm. Guests will have a chance to interview suspects in the gothic surroundings of Strawberry Hill House and test their detective skills over a three course meal in the Waldegrave Suite at St Mary’s University. Guests are invited to dress in 1920/30s costumes to enjoy this exclusive event.

Nick Smith, Director at Strawberry Hill said,

Seriously Spooky Halloween Activities

“This is the second time Milestone & Collis has supported Strawberry Hill for which we are very appreciative as it has enabled us to stage a very special week of Halloween activities for children and adults. Make sure you do not miss out on the fun at Strawberry Hill in October.”

“We are really pleased to lend our support to Strawberry Hill for the exciting Halloween week which includes the fantastic Murder Mystery evening. There really is something for all both children and adults and it is certainly one week to make a date of in the diary!”, said Antony Robson, Managing Director of Milestone & Collis, Twickenham.

For further information on the week of Halloween activities visit www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/events

Advance booking required.

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Grownups can test their detective skills in Murder at the Manor a 1930s murder mystery. Children can turn themselves into witches and wizards in our workshops Pointy Hats and Confusing Concoctions or go on a terrifying tour led by Old Madge the zombie.Our chilling treasure hunt will challenge brave souls as they search for clues around Horace’s little gothic castle, fancy dress encouraged!


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WHAT’S ONAutomata Exhibition Until 9th Nov (as house opening times) Automata and mechanical and moving toys from Sir Nicholas Goodison’s contemporary collection will be shown in Walpole’s original display cabinets. The display includes traditional toys from around the world and witty works by some of the best-known modern British makers. Entry to the exhibition is free with a paid entry ticket to the house.

Enchanting Words Exhibition Until 5th October (as house opening times)Our second exhibition of the year in the Round Education Room has now opened. The South London Lettering Association are showing beautiful calligraphy and illuminated letters inspired by Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill. On Sundays throughout August and September, demonstrations of this wonderful technique will be given. No booking required.

Anne Seymour Damer - Sculpture and Society Until 9th November (as house opening times) This loan exhibition is the first ever to be devoted to sculptor and author Anne Damer, Horace Walpole’s cousin. He promoted her as a ‘female genius’ and bequeathed her Strawberry Hill. The exhibition reassesses her sculptural achievement and illuminates her life in a world of politics, the theatre and passionate private friendships.

Entry to the exhibition is free with a paid entry ticket to the house. Supported by the Henry Moore Foundation No booking required.

Twilight Tour Wednesday 10th & 24th September, 8pm Explore Walpole’s gothic castle out of hours and at a magical time of day. Our expert guides will show you the theatrical delights of Strawberry Hill and tell you about its unique history, architecture and restoration. There is opportunity to enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco beforehand from 7.30pm.Recommended 18+, advance booking required

Garden Tour Weds 10th & 24th September, 3.30pm Strawberry Hill’s Eighteenth Century garden is one of the earliest in the English naturalistic style. This beautiful landscape offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy views of the fairy tale castle from Walpole’s extraordinary recreated shell bench, see a rare example of a theatrical border and discover the quaint gothic revival style Priors Garden. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a free 45 minute walking tour of the garden. No booking required.

Bronze Art Award Tuesday 23rd September 4-6pm Work with practicing artists and make your own sketchbook, choose from a multitude of media to make your own art, including printmaking and marbling, visit arts events and share your skill with others. Grow your arts and leadership talents and gain a Bronze certificate awarded by Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England. You will also have the opportunity to show your work at the Walpole and the Wider World Exhibition, the exciting culmination of our second phase of Lottery funded restoration, to be held at Strawberry Hill House in Spring/Summer 2015. 11-14 years

Gothic Bookclub Thursday 25th September 7.30 - 9pm Join us in the Gallery to discuss Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Adults

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