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Deputy Mayor Matthew Wherry speaks about the history and development of Mortlake Station. “One hundred and eighty years ago today, the first scheduled public passenger trains ran on this line. On Monday 27 July 1846 Mortlake station opened, together with … Continue reading →

Woodman, Spare That Tree! Woodman, spare that  tree!Touch not a single bough!In youth it sheltered me,And I’ll protect it now.‘Twas my forefather’s handThat placed it near his cot;There, woodman, let it stand,Thy axe shall harm it not. That old familiar tree,Whose glory and renownAre spread o’er … Continue reading →

See the previous posts on this matter, https://childlawobserver10.com/2026/07/30/vine-road-development-2/ This is beginning to look like the ‘hard to follow’ Council planning application with changing dates rather than the open CommunnityBluescapes Consultation.

The proposals for this development were highlighted on EastSheenMatters on 23 June 2026. Local concern has now been expressed about the planned removal of the paddling pool. The pool has been part of Vine Road Recreation Ground for around 90 … Continue reading →

The blessing of the River Thames on Sunday 16th August at 11.00am – gather at JubileeGardens for an outdoor service, to include blessing of the river, singing and fellowship. Light refreshments afterwards – bring & share finger food. There will … Continue reading →

Fine gardening at the junction of Sheen Lane and Sheen Gate Gardens

An appropriate model for the celebration with the FiSH Choir behind. Deputy Mayor Matthew Wherry addresses the gathering.

Tim Catchpole, Chairman of the Mortlake With East Sheen Society, presenting Stationmaster Daniel Opoku, with a rare celebratory MESS mug Daniel responding to the award and with Railway Chaplain Christopher Henley

Definitively! And you can now buy model cars! Opposite Mortlake Station.