Monthly Archives: October 2024

Petanque at Palewell

The Pitch and Putt might be closing for the winter but the adjacent terrain is in perfect condition for pitching your boule at jack. Comparing boules A close call Requiring close study and debate. A fair spread If you are … Continue reading

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Richmond Park

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FROM THE RIVER TO THE PARK

BARNES HOME GUARD CLUB A TRIP AROUND EAST SHEEN & MORTLAKE, 1850-1950 THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2024 1100am to 1230pm Join us at the Home Guard for an engaging talk with Richard White, a BHGA member since 1994 Discover the fascinating … Continue reading

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Northern Lights in Sheen

Will they return tonight?

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Public Inquiry: Continuing Obfuscation

A local resident has managed to extract a response on the livestreaming issue from the Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council. He wrote “The idea that this [livestreaming] would be cost free is a fallacy. The equipment we have will … Continue reading

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The Planning Inquiry : A Conspiracy of Silence

When eventually it became possible to see the note of the Pre-Inquiry Case Management Conference it could be seen that a decision had been taken not to livestream the hearings. Inquiries were made of the Planning Inspectorate and brought the … Continue reading

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Synaesthesia

Synaesthesia is a type of ‘merging of the senses’. It is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.There are various types. Between 4% and … Continue reading

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The Conspiracy of Silence

Our Richmond Park MP reports in her weekly newsletter that she has been meeting with residents from Mortlake and Kew to hear about the local and national issues that have been on their minds over the last few months. “ … Continue reading

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Final Report on Alastair’s Ambulance Trip to Ukraine

At the end of 2023 Alastair Grant learnt that ambulances filled with medical supplies were being driven to Ukraine. It was organised by Medical Life Lines Ukraine (MLLU) who sent a convoy every two months. This post is based on … Continue reading

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Richmond Sports and Fitness Centres

If you are interested in the operations of Fitness Centres within the Borough take a look at the Consultation at the link below. The Consultation ends on 28 October 2024. https://haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/richmondecs/sfcs-24/ Is the name of the Consultation a misnomer? The … Continue reading

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