Apologies to Lady Sally Hamwee and Sarah Olney MP for the confusion over their names in last night’s posting.
But it all adds to drawing local attention to the reality of plans for Heathrow.
Good luck to all British pairing Neil Skupski and local boy Joe Salisbury in the Men’s Doubles Final in New York today.
The tournament was last won by an all British pairing in 1903.
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
An Ode to Heathrow by Brian Coope our local singer and founder of Stiff Joints
Starting with the sound of distant thunder
Rising to a climax overhead
A bleary-eyed four thirty in the morning
Hours before the birds are out of bed
Soon they all just become a number
As they form the great queue in the sky
Hear the rumble and roar down Decibel Drive
And the second hand reads eighty five again
Keep the windows closed on a summer’s day
If you want to hear the music play my friend
If you want to cause the maximum disruption
To the greatest number of people down below
Find a lousy place to build an airport
It’s already here — the place is called Heathrow
Still they fly in the face of reason
And repeat all the wrongs of long ago
Add a runway here and a terminal there
Increase the noise ‘cos they don’t care Oh no
For airport chiefs their ground to give
We gonna have to make them live in Hounslow
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 7th 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.
Come with your knowledge and contribute to the discussion.
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:
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