Author Archives: Richard AH White

Further to the report on this blog of the recent meeting of Richmond Council’s Education and Children’s Service’s Committee at which an idea was put forward about Thomson House School, here are the impressions of one reader, gleaned from the … Continue reading →

East Sheen FC: One of Football’s Oldest Clubs Returns After 120 Years See Https://eastsheenfc.com One of the oldest football clubs in the country is set to return to East Sheen for the first time in over a century. East Sheen … Continue reading →

Sarah Olney visited the Royal Ballet School last week. She reports: “One change which has impacted the school is the removal of the dedicated parks police unit. The location of the school means it can take a while for forces … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago TFL contacted our local MP’s office to state that the 493 service will run every 15 minutes, instead of its current rate of every 12 minutes.  Sarah met with them and reports: “The 493 is the only … Continue reading →

Friday 27 March 7pm Evi Wang Trio Violin, Clarinet and Piano Tickets at the Door £15

The discussion can be seen and heard on the Council website at from minutes 3.45 to 45. Cllr Crookdake’s statement on a ‘Ward Concern’ to the Education and Children’s Services Committee on 26 March 2026. “Thomson House School governors are … Continue reading →

Councillor Crookdake (Mortlake and Barnes Common Ward) has given notice that at the Education and Children’s Services Committee meeting this evening she wishes to present a Ward Concern that Thomson House School governors are concerned that the safety and wellbeing … Continue reading →

Continue the Easter Fun and bring your little bunnies along to East Sheen’s Spring Hunt – a family-friendly activity in the heart of SW14 It’s back! East Sheen’s popular post-Easter trail around lots of SW14’s fabulous independent businesses will take … Continue reading →

Given the reporting today of the court decision about the impact of social media, EastSheenMatters wishes to announce that it is not designed to maximise engagement at the expense of user wellbeing.

The talk by MESS Chair will be held at All Saints Church and will start at 7.30pm.  Forty years ago almost to the day the GLC, who managed the South Circular, was abolished and the Government seized control of the … Continue reading →