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East Sheen is set to tantalise tastebuds this September with its first ever Food Fest, a one‑day celebration of the area’s vibrant food and drink scene.

From 10am onwards* on Saturday 6 September 2025, local cafés, restaurants, bars, and food retailers along the Upper Richmond Road West and Sheen Lane, SW14, will be offering an irresistible selection of bites and sips — ranging from free tasters to dishes and drinks priced at no more than £5.

Food lovers of all ages and tastes are welcome to explore, sample, and enjoy the best of East Sheen’s food and drink. The event not only promises delicious flavours, but also the chance to discover the warmth and community spirit of this lovely London neighbourhood.

The event is FREE but guests must pre-register for their map here: http://bit.ly/4mObcxI

In her latest weekly newsletter Sally Hamwee MP reports on her meeting with Heathrow’s Director of Carbon Strategy following the publication of the latest proposals for the construction of a third runway at the Airport.

She noted the proposal to increase their capacity for arrivals and departures from 480,000 to 756,000 flights a year. Heathrow representatives stated that noise pollution would be reduced by the introduction of new fleets, and air pollution would be limited with the move towards sustainable aviation fuel. These assertions, she writes, will not mitigate the impact of an additional 276,000 flights over London.

Our MP noted that a number of my queries regarding investment in the project, the proposed flight paths for the third runway, and the impact that surface access would have on residents around Heathrow, could not be answered.

Locally we have noted an increasing number of complaints about more and noisier early morning flights. Heathrow seems determined to ignore this issue. It cannot possibly be the case that an additional 276,000 flights will do other than increase early flights.

Intergenerational Board Game Afternoon

Saturday 13 September 2025

1pm to 4pm Mortlake Hall

This event is organised by the Mortlake Community Association and the 2nd Mortlake Scout Group Cubs and aims to provide an afternoon of fun and laughter where young and older residents can interact over traditional board games.

There will be a bouncy castle, a variety of board games, chess led by the Chair of West London Chess Club, indoor activities such as art, codebreaking, and word searches.

Outdoors, we will offer sports including cricket, football, and table tennis.

To keep those brain cells working we will be offering an energy-fuelled menu of pizza, homemade cakes, hot drinks, and homemade lemonade. 

Please register here: Intergenerational Board Game Afternoon  

September Chess date is Wednesday 24 September 1pm – 3pm. 

October date is Wednesday 29 October 1pm – 3pm. 

Saturday, 4th October, 6.00pm to 7.00pm at All Saints.

Pianist Vedran Janjanin returns with co-founders of The Knight Trio playing in aid of Medical Life Lines Ukraine / ASFT.

More information and tickets for £10 (students and children free) from – ruthmannuk@yahoo.co.uk

A request is being made for the collection of materials to be sent to Ukraine on the next Medical Life Lines Ukraine  convoy, which is leaving early on Sunday 7^th September 2025.

 Urgently needed: Bed Linen – to turn into camouflage nets. (sheets/duvet covers).

Goods can be put on a table at the back of All Saints Church in SW14 – at the latest by 1 September. Queries to Alastair Grant ag@grantcomms.co.uk or 07946 701 057 or respond on EastSheenMatters.

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Inspection of Richmond upon Thames local authority children’s services

Inspection dates: 30 June to 4 July 2025

Judgement Grade

The impact of leaders on social work
practice with children and families Outstanding

The experiences and progress of
children who need help and protection Good

The experiences and progress of
children in care Outstanding

The experiences and progress of
children care leaver Outstanding

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The Report states:

Strikes are planned on bus services operated by First Bus.

This could affect the 33.

Services in west, northwest and southwest London will be affected on these dates:

• From 05:00 on Friday 29 August to 05:00 on Saturday 30 August 2025
• From 05:00 on Monday 1 September to 05:00 on Tuesday 2 September 2025