🇬🇧 Memories of VE Day & Shepperton Now 💻
Podcast. Newsletter. Socials.
Easter Hamper Competition: Winner Announced!
A huge thank you to all the brilliant local businesses who kindly donated to our Easter Hamper - your support was incredible: Jamz, Café Mocha D, Daines & Gray, Felicitations, Yellow Stone, High Street News, Hamhaugh Hops, Deli Terra e Mare, Willow & Finn, Orchard Meadow Therapies, Co-op and Tulip Treasure Florist.
Congratulations to Paul New, who was drawn as the winner! Thanks to everyone who entered and helped spread some extra springtime cheer around Shepperton.
Dallas Barnes-Hughes: Memories of VE Day
In this month’s podcast episode, Shepperton resident Dallas Barnes-Hughes shares vivid memories of her childhood during WWII, from life on a Buckinghamshire farm to witnessing D-Day preparations and celebrating VE Day. Her warm and candid reflections remind us of the hardships, resilience, and moments of joy that defined those years - and the importance of treasuring every celebration.
Listen to Dallas on the latest episode of the podcast.
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Tony David: Behind the Scenes of Shepperton Now!
Also this month, Gareth chats with Tony, the founder and admin of the hugely popular Shepperton Now! Facebook group. Recorded at the Red Lion, Tony reveals how the group started, what goes into managing a community of 25,000+ members, and why keeping it welcoming and fair is so important to him.
Listen to Tony on the latest episode.
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What’s On (sponsored by Shepperton Matters)
Thursday 22nd of May from 10-3pm during Dementia Action Week
Companionship Services are part of the Dementia Friendly Spelthorne. They are helping to organise the Dementia Awareness street market on Staines High Street.
Saturday 10th May 10am-2pm
Tuesday 13th May 5pm-7pm
Monday 26th May 10am-2pm
Bishop Duppas Lawn Bowls Club try outs / open days. Just bring flat shoes or trainers to Bishop Duppas Park.
Website
Staines Ramblers are a very friendly and active group who have members throughout Spelthorne. Our programme has walks midweek and at the weekend of varying lengths, where we make the most of the countryside around.
www.stainesramblers.org.uk
Thursday 1st May 7.30pm
Leee John of IMAGINATION brings The FLASHBACK 40th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour to The Exchange, Twickenham. A great night of 1980s nostalgia.
www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show or Box Office 020 8240 2399
Friday 2nd to Saturday 24th May
Marie and Rosetta starring Beverley Knight at The Rose Theatre, Kingston. A roof-raising play with music telling the story of Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight.
020 8174 0090 | www.rosetheatre.org
Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th May 7.45pm
Staines Players present "The House on the Cliff" by George Batson at Stanwell Village Hall, TW19 7JR.
Tickets £11. Box Office 0333 666 3366 or www.stainesplayers.com
Saturday 10th/Sunday 11th May
Hampton Court Gardens are offering FREE entrance.
Sunday 11th May 10am – 4pm
Open Day: World War II at West Horsley Place. Explore the history of a house that sheltered Canadian soldiers during WWII.
www.westhorsleyplace.org
Monday 12th May 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Laleham Good Neighbours invite you for afternoon tea at Laleham Village Hall. Bring neighbours and friends. Tea and cake provided.
Friday 16th May 7.30pm
Evening concert – Trio Brontë (Piano, Violin, Cello) at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames. Tickets £30.
www.riverhousebarn.co.uk or 01932 253354
Saturday 17 May 10am-4pm
Summer Shopping Festival
Food, drinks, shopping, pop up baking, cooking demos, artisan stalls and more!
The Courtyard (behind the Ferry Coffee Shop), Ferry Lane, Shepperton TW17 9LQ
Saturday 17th May 7pm
Weybridge Male Voice Choir perform at St. Nicholas Church, Shepperton, in support of the Friends of St Nicholas Church.
Tickets £15. Call 07801 074076
Wednesday 21st – Tuesday 27th May
The Walton Film Festival. Screenings and talks at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames.
www.riverhousebarn.co.uk or 01932 253354
Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th May
The Great Gatsby. A brand-new stage adaptation by Teddington Theatre Club marking the novel’s 100th anniversary.
www.hamptonhilltheatre.org.uk
Thursday 22nd May 10am - 3pm
Dementia Awareness Street Market in Staines High Street. Information stalls, speakers, and advice.
Email info@dementiafriendlyspelthorne.org.uk for more information.
Thursday 22nd May 7.45pm (doors open 7.15pm)
North West Surrey RSPB Local Group indoor meeting and illustrated talk at St. Charles Borromeo School, Weybridge.
https://group.rspb.org.uk/nwsurrey/news-blogs/news/events/
Friday 30th May 7.30pm - 9.45pm
Runnymede Jazz Club present The Excelsior Vintage Jazz Band at The Addlestone Centre, Garfield Road, Addlestone, KT15 2NJ.
www.runnymedejazzclub.com | email runnymedejazzclub@hotmail.com
Members £12, Non-Members £14 (pay at the door). Box Office 01784 441694
Saturday 28th/Sunday 29th June
The Rose Show at Squire’s Garden Centre, Shepperton. Free entrance.
Saturday 5th/Sunday 6th July
GuilFest returns to Stoke Park. Featuring Soul II Soul, The Jacksons, KT Tunstall, Razorlight and more.
www.guilfest.co.uk
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