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Issue 44 – April 2016
Spring Clean Your Diet Councillor’s Update Children’s ActivitiesLocal Events Pages
Wild GarlicStrawberry Hill House
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APRIL begins as we come into my favourite time of year. The days are starting
to draw out and with the equinox and Easter behind us already, there are plenty of ways to make
the most of that ever increasing daylight. Perhaps this year I will manage to keep up with the garden, it is bursting with life already and threatening to get the better of me again!
As the wintery carbohydrates that have comforted us through the cold weather start to look less appealing, Vicki Clubley has some great tips for Spring Cleaning Your Diet on page 18. While Tony Rowe suggests some fresh ideas for using seasonal wild garlic on page 6. Both of which will give some welcome inspiration as we look to make some changes for spring.
I hope you enjoy this edition of TW Mag and I look forward to seeing you again next month.
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Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is finally here, and as far as I’m concerned if there’s any time to make drastic changes to your diet, it’s now. As a start, here are five habits to adopt if you want to feel more energized, focused, lighter and brighter.EAT WHAT’S IN SEASONEating according to what’s in season will give you a multitude of benefits. Seasonal foods taste better, are often produced locally (so they’re cheaper), and contain higher levels of essential nutrients – especially the ones we need at the time of year when they’re available.
Spring is a great time for getting in plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost our vitamin and mineral intake. Some great examples of foods to opt for during spring include asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, and sweet potato. All of these are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, folates and fibre. Lemons, oranges and rhubarb are also great choices for this time of year. AIM FOR AT LEAST FIVE PORTIONS A DAYWith all these brightly coloured fruits and vegetables available, why not aim to eat at least five different colours every day. This will give your diet the widest range of health-promoting anti-oxidants and phytonutrients, and support your health and happiness. For Vitamin C, red foods such as tomatoes, radishes, red peppers, strawberries and cherries are perfect – they’re good for bones, teeth, skin and adrenal glands.
Eat orange foods such as oranges, sweet potatoes and carrots, all packed with carotenoids, to act as protection against free-radical damage.Yellow foods such as bananas, lemons, melons and butternut squash contain lutein, and help to support metabolism and increase energy.
Further along the rainbow, green foods such as broccoli, spinach, avocado, kale, green beans and apples are all rich in B vitamins and chlorophyll, supporting heart health and improving our mood.Finally, purple foods such as red cabbage,
beetroot, red onion and berries like blueberries, blackberries and blackberries contain anthrocyanins, which support cognitive function and brain health.
EAT REAL FOOD This one’s simple: eat foods you can picture in their raw state or growing in nature, avoid anything that your grandmother wouldn’t recognize, and steer clear of foods that are advertised on TV. Foods with a long shelf life generally contain some ‘nasties’, so always opt for food in its most natural
form (this also means you can avoid ‘light’ or ‘non fat’ versions). In short, avoid as far as possible processed foods which are most likely to be high in sugar, salt and trans fats… all they will give you is empty calories with no nutritional benefit!!
EAT PROTEIN WITH EVERY MEALAs well as helping to build muscle mass, protein slows the release of energy from food into the bloodstream - so it makes you feel full for longer and helps to maintain energy levels. It’s also essential for liver detoxification, and helps to balance hormones. Good sources of protein are: fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, pulses, legumes, organic tofu, organic soya milk, quinoa, nuts, nut butters and seeds.
INCREASE ‘GOOD’ FATS‘Good’ fat is the kind which helps us feel satiated, supports the liver, balances hormones, and improves the skin (anti-aging). It helps our lipid metabolism, and so helps to keep us at optimum body weight while improving memory and nerve function. Good sources of fat are: oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies); nuts and seeds; avocados, coconut oil and coconut milk, olive oil
So – let’s make this season about stocking up on in-season produce and ingredients, so you can start cooking more from scratch and eating more ‘real foods’. Vicki Clubley runs a healthy food delivery service. [email protected]
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Contents
Welcome – Page 1
Events Calendar – Page 2
Notice Board – Page 4
Wild Garlic – Pages 6 & 7
Local Events – Pages 8, 10 & 12
Children’s Activities – Pages 14 & 16
Spring Clean Your Diet – Pages 18
Councillor’s Update – Page 20
Local Contact Information – Page 22
Strawberry Hill House – Page 24
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[email protected] www.callaghan-interiors.co.uk
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Events Calendar January 2016Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Events Calendar April 2016
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Garden Tour see p24
Voice of Spring see p12
Art Classes see p11
Guitar Expo see p10
Twilight Tour see p24
Pub Quiz see p10
The Real Wolf Hall
see p4
Landscape Talk
see p24
Sonnets see p12
Film Society see p8
Sam Carter see p10
Hedgehog Talk
see p4
The Mercy Seat
see p8
Twickenham Arts Circle see p8
Deadline to book
an ad in TW MAG or tell us about
an up-coming event
Eel Pie Club see p8
Dining Club see p24
Shizia Mirza see p10
The Mercy Seat see p8
Boeing Boeing see p12
Marble Hill Singers see p10
Film Society see p8
John Etheridge see p12
Botanical Painting see p24
Film Night see p8
Guitar W/shop see p12
Boeing Boeing see p12
Twilight Tour see p24
Eel Pie Club see p8
Eel Pie Club see p8
Garden Tour see p24
Garden Tour see p24
Garden Tour see p24
Film Night see p8
Film Night see p8
Singing W/shop see p10
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Notice Board
Planning on celebrating
the Queen’s birthday with a
street party? Applications on
either the weekends of 11/12
June or 18/19 June will be
free.
Visit richmond.gov.uk/
street_parties.
COME TO THE FAIRThe Teddington Village Fair is on Sunday June 26th this year. Organised by the Teddington
Society, the Landmark Arts Centre and St. Mary’s Parish Church, it’s a great day out for all
the family.
Local businesses and charities who’d like to have a stall can get an application form from
teddingtonsociety.org.uk Completed forms need to be returned by April 15th.
So don’t delay, apply today. teddingtonsociety.org.uk
Thursday 28th April, 8pmFBHP Talk on HedgehogsSue Kidger last
spoke to FBHP
in 2010 when
she gave a
most interesting talk about how
she rescues hedgehogs and keeps
them at the top of her Twickenham
home. She will bring you up-to-
date on her rescue operation and
hopefully will bring one or two
with her. fbhp.org.uk
The Real Wolf Hall by Tracy Borman Jack Ellis Memorial Lecture The Life and Times of Thomas CromwellThe architect of England’s break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England’s history. Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant.Tickets: £6 from Twickenham Museum or Ken Howe (020 8943 1513)St Mar’s Hall, Church Street, Twickenham
Monday 11th April, 8pm
If you have some free time after the Easter holidays, and you are a parent or grandparent, you could help other families
with pre-school children. Local charity Home-Start Richmond is offering a free course to train you to be a home-visiting
volunteer, supporting families with difficulties such as post-natal illness, bereavement or disability. The course runs 10am-
2.30pm, every Thursday from 28th April to 30th June (not half-term). After the course, you would visit a family for 2-3
hours a week. For more information, please contact Angie Ahmed
on 020 8487 8500, [email protected] or
visit homestart-richmond.org.uk.
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in the narrow, deep valley of the brook.The oak trees either sidereach across, clasping hands,trapping the heat and the smell.– Hannah Morse
IN APRIL A WALK in the woods along the riverside you will feel drawn to the heady
scents in the air of wild garlic. It thrives in mixed woodlands and other damp, shady places like country lanes and near streams. In the right place it will be widespread and easy to spot.
Easy to identify, the small white flower indicates when the leaves can be harvested.
Care should be taken not to confuse wild garlic with the poisonous lily of the valley which has a similar shaped leaf. The way to test wild garlic is to rub the leaf between your fingers and the pungent smell is unmistakable. The leaves of lily of the valley come from a single purple stem, while the wild garlic leaves have individual green-coloured stems.
The harvesting season is short – usually from mid-March to mid-April. The flavour of the leaves is stronger once the plant flowers.
Do not dig up the bulbs and never strip a plant of all its leaves or remove all the flowers or plants in a small area. Pick mid-sized to larger leaves and flower heads that have blossomed. Try to pick away from areas where people and dogs have walked. Leaves are best used fresh or can be dried or preserved in oil.
Baskets are ideal for gathering (particularly for the flowers) but if you plan to preserve the leaves choose roomy plastic bags. Pack loosely and do not press down or you may bruise the tender leaves and flowers.
With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and
has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. By the 12thC there are references to flavouring butter with garlic.
WILD GARLIC BUTTERCream 100g salted butter, add 100g chopped fresh garlic leaves, squeeze of lemon juice and a little grated zest. Roll into a cylinder and wrap with greaseproof paper. Keep in the fridge to harden. This can be served with grilled meat or fish or it can be used to make garlic bread.
WILD GARLIC, ONION AND POTATO SOUPSweat 150g peeled and chopped onions with 30g butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. When onions are soft add 350g floury potatoes, peeled and diced and 1.25 litres of chicken or vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes then add a handful of fresh torn wild garlic leaves and cook for a further minute or two.Puree briefly to a rough consistency, season and serve hot with some warm crusty bread.
WILD GARLIC AND GOATS CHEESE SCONESCombine 225g plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ∞ tsp salt and 15g castor sugar in a bowl.
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Rub in 35g butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in 30g goats cheese and 50ml wild garlic pesto. Slowly add 100ml milk and mix into a firm dough. Roll into a cylinder and cut into slices ∞ inch thick. Put on a greased baking tray, brush with milk and bake for 12-15 mins, at 180C.
WILD GARLIC PESTOIn a food processor blitz 120g fresh wild garlic leaves, 25g pinenuts, 200ml olive oil and 40g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season to taste. Pour in a sterilised jar and keep in the fridge.
WILD GARLIC CHAMPWarm 250ml whole milk with a handful of roughly torn fresh garlic leaves. Steam 1kg floury potato in their skins until tender. Dry potatoes with a cloth then peel. Mash the potatoes with a big knob of butter. Add the
milk, garlic and season to taste. Serve piping hot.
I hope you like these recipes and as always if you would like any hints or advice about cooking then just pop in to Arthurs and I’ll try to help. It’s a good idea to phone first though.
Tony Rowe is Owner of Arthur’s on the Green. arthursonthegreen.co.uk Tel: 020 8893 3995
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020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
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PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
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ALL LEVELS
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CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
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PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
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ALL LEVELS
020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
We welcome applications from experienced local teachers/tutors.
PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
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ALL LEVELS
020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
We welcome applications from experienced local teachers/tutors.
PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
SOUTH WEST LONDON ALL SUBJECTS
ALL LEVELS
020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
We welcome applications from experienced local teachers/tutors.
PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
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ALL LEVELS
020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
We welcome applications from experienced local teachers/tutors.
PRIVATE TUTORS AVAILABLE
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ALL LEVELS
020 8741 1979www.progresstutoring.co.uk
CAREFUL CRB CHECKS.
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Telephone: 020 8894 0165Email: [email protected]
Strawberry Hill Golf ClubWellesley Road, Twickenham TW2 5SD
Strawberry Hill Golf Club
Complimentary 9 holesOr beginner’s coachingBar and Barbeque from noon
Club tourContact Amanda Godwin to book your place
www.shgc.net
Open DayBank Holiday Monday, May 2nd, 10am – 4pm
Eel Pie ClubThursday 7th AprilBirdwoodThursday 21st AprilDona Oxford See eelpieclub.com for full details.
Eel Pie Club at The Patch, 67 London Road,
Twickenham TW1 3SZ
Arthur’s Screen on the GreenSunday 10th April, 7pmRio, I Love YouSunday 17th April, 7pmThe Lady In The VanSunday 24th April, 7pmSteve JobsSunday 1st May, 7pmSunset SongTony creates a menu around the subject of
the film. £25 per guest.
Booking: [email protected] or
phone Arthur’s on 020 8893 3995.
Arthur’s on the Green, The Green, TW2 5AB
Richmond Film Society Tuesday 5th April, 8pmPhoenix (Germany/Poland)
- Director Christian Petzold
Tuesday 19th April, 8pmNorthern Soul (UK)
- Director Elaine Constantine
The Pete Postlethwaite Theatre (Room G5), at
St Mary’s University College in Waldegrave Rd,
TW1 4SX. Tickets on the door £6 (students £4).
Telephone 020 8893 3503, richmondfilmsoc.org.
uk, E-mail: [email protected]
Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th AprilSunday 6pm, Weekdays 7.45pmThe Mercy Seat By Neil LaBute, Directed by
Michelle Hood
9/11 – a chance to die and love
again. Ben sits alone in the New
York apartment of his mistress,
his ringing cell phone unanswered.
Does he reassure his frantic wife
that he’s still alive? Should he play ‘dead’ and
start a new life elsewhere with his mistress?
Share their dilemma in this hard hitting play
of two people as fractious as any couple seen
since Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
Warning: This play contains explicit sexual
references
Tickets: £10.00 & £12.00
Box office: 0845 838 7529 (10am - 8pm) Online:
ttc-boxoffice.org.uk
Hampton Hill Theatre.
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th April9.30am - 5pmTwickenham Art Circle Spring Exhibition Their only show in 2016 of original work by local
artists. Artworks in a variety of styles, subjects
and media at reasonable prices. I
Admission: Free (incl. catalogue).
Contact: [email protected],
020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org
Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11
Thursday 14th April, 7.30pmShazia Mirza – The Kardashians Made Me Do ItSub-tilted ‘Illusion and seduction in Iraq and
Dates for your Diary
Local Events
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fabr i c. HOUSE .1 Broad Street
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Spring Offer starts
2nd April until 16th April
Up to 25%
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Syria’, Mirza’s highly acclaimed
new stand up show pulls no
punches in its examination of
the rise of ISIS and why so many
young British women are running
away to become Jihadi brides.
Inspired by the three Bethnal
Green girls whose flight ignited the media,
Mazia contrasts their life with her experience
of growing up in Britain. ‘Brave and urgent’
Telegraph, ‘well informed…potent’ Standard
Tickets: £14 / £12 concs & LAC Members
Sunday 17th April, 7pmMarble Hill Singers ConcertIt will include music by Purcall, Rutter and
Langlais and will last about one hour with
refreshments to follow. Admission is free but
there will be a retiring collection in aid of the
church.
St Mary’s, Twickenham.
Thursday 21st April, 8pmPub Quiz My Life Films is a charity that makes free
biographical films for people with dementia.
They are holding their first quiz night as part of
their Big Spring Fundraiser. There will be prizes
so brush up on your general knowledge. Email
([email protected]) or call (020 8948 7560)
us to get your name on the guest list. Maximum
team size is 6. Tickets are £10 on the door – all
of which will go towards making more films.
Turk’s Head - 28 Winchester Rd, Twickenham,
TW1 1LF
Friday 22nd April, 7.30pmSam Carter‘The finest English-style finger-picking guitarist
of his generation’ Jon Boden (Bellowhead).
Since Sam Carter released his debut
album Keepsakes in 2009, there’s
been a mounting excitement about
this songwriter, guitarist & singer.
Tickets: £12 / £10 concs
& LAC Members
samcartermusic.co.uk
Contact: [email protected],
020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org
Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11
Saturday 23rd April, 10am - 1pmMen’s Singing WorkshopLed by Chaps choir founder and director,
Dominic Stichbury. No experience required, all
welcome. Register in advance; pay on the day.
Cost: £12.
Contact: [email protected],
020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org
Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11
Saturday 23rd April, 11am – 4pmThe Great Guitar Fest ExpoA free day of seminars, demonstrations & jam
sessions plus display & sales stands.
Activities include:
Charlie Chandler from Charlie Chandler’s Guitar
Experience will be running seminars on getting
the best from electric guitar effects & how to re-
string your guitar. guitarexperience.co.uk
Meet custom guitar builder, Tom Gray of Gray
Guitars. Tom will be demonstrating & talking
about how he approaches creating unique,
custom built electric guitars tailored to meet
clients specific requirements.
Charlie Chandler’s staff Guitar Surgery.
Your Guitar Academy will be running short have-
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12th April 2016We run part-time 14 week classes for both beginners and improvers which
provide a comprehensive introduction to drawing and painting. Full step-by-step tuition is provided by a qualified art tutor, covering the techniques of drawing, oil pastels, watercolours and acrylic painting.
Learn how to draw and paint even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before. Each week our students create beautiful landscapes, still life,
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a-go sessions.
Richmond Music Trust will be running jam
sessions & a showcase classical guitar recital.
To join in with the jam session there will be
small charge (£3) payable on the day. Bring your
guitar. richmondmusictrust.org.uk
Detailed times of seminars plus other activities
& exhibiting companies will be announced on
LAC’s website as they are confirmed.
landmarkartscentre.org
Saturday 23rd - Saturday 30th April, 7.45pmBoeing-BoeingThe celebrated farce by Marc Camoletti directed
by Dawn Lacey
Matinees at 3pm on Sunday 24th April and
Saturday 30th April. No performance on
Wednesday
Call the box office, 10am - 7 pm, 020 8744 0547
£10/£12 members / £12/£14 non-members
Mary Wallace Theatre, Twickenham
Sunday 23rd April, 10.15amShakespeare’s SonnetsAs part of Celebrations for Arts Richmond’s
50th anniversary, come and experience some of
England’s best poetry, at a pop-in-pop-out event
on Shakespeare’s birthday. The full sequence
of 154 Sonnets will be read by
representatives of Arts Richmond’s
affiliated societies, alongside
Patrons, including Sir David
Attenborough, Gyles Brandreth, Sir
Vice Cable, Clive Francis, Michael
Frayn.
Free (no booking required).
Coach House, Orleans House Gallery
Sunday 24th April, 7.30pmJohn Etheridge’s Sweet ChorusOne of the world’s most respected jazz
guitarists, John formed Sweet Chorus as his
personal tribute to his mentor Stephane
Grappelli. Taking its cue from the Hot Club of
France, John’s dazzling guitar work fuses with
the scintillating violin of Chris Garrick, this is a
must for fans of Django Reinhardt and Grappelli
and swinging acoustic jazz.
Tickets: £15 / £14 concs / £13 LAC Members
Contact: [email protected],
020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org
Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11
Sunday 24th April, 10.30am & 12.15pmCorcoran’s Jump Blues & Swing Guitar WorkshopsA chance to develop your technique with one
of the UK’s hottest blues guitarists. The first
workshop will explore chordal approaches, with
the second looking at phrasing & lead guitar
technique. Each workshop lasts one hour & is
suitable for all levels. Places are strictly limited
& early booking strongly recommended.
Tickets: £20 per workshop or book both for £35.
Contact: [email protected],
020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org
Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11
Sunday 24th April, 2.30pmVoices Of SpringThe Middlesex Yeomanry (Duke of Cambridge’s
Hussars) Band. Chelsea Pensioners will be there
to enjoy a programme of well loved concert
band music.
Tickets: £10 inc refreshments and programme.
Children free. Contact 020 8941 1227
The White House, Hampton, TW12 3RN.
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If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please
phone first to check the details.Children’s Activities
Ballet for ChildrenClasses for 3 years upwards.Established 1982. Fully registered and qualified. Contact: Geraldine Maguire, ARAD020 8894 3991. balletforchildren.org St. James’ Hall, Radnor Rd, Twickenham
Catch-a-ballsThursdays: various times and ages. Fun games and activities including ball handling skills, bat and ball techniques and agility. Develop balance and posture, co-ordination and spatial awareness and social skills. Book your free trial class now.Contact: 020 8398 3034, [email protected], catch-a-balls.co.uk. The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, TW1 2PD
ChatterbooksOne Thursday a month: 4.30pm, school yrs 4-5Chat about books, play games, do quizzes, find out about authors and have a lot of fun together! Contact: 020 8734 3304, [email protected] Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT Tel: 020 8734 3340
Classical BabiesFriday 22nd April, 11-11.45am, parents and up to 3 years45 minutes of music by professional musicians in a family friendly environment. Contact: Nadine Andre on 07732 058705 or [email protected] Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN
Dragon Drama Improvisational theatre, storytelling, acting, movement, mime, magic and mayhem! Workshops for preschool – eighteen years old. Contact 07590 452 436 or [email protected]. dragondrama.co.uk
Dramacube Saturdays at St. Mary’s University, Drama, Music & Movement (4-6 years, 9.30-11.00am and 11.30-1.00pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (7-11 years, 9.30-12.30pm), Street Dance (4-6 years, 1.30-2.15pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (11-16 years, 2.00-5.00pm)
Wednesdays at Hampton Hill PlayhouseMusical Theatre Productions (7-10 years, 4.00-6.00pm), Musical Theatre Productions (11-16 years, 5.30-7.30pm)Call 020 8408 0245 to book or email [email protected]
Fairtrade FridaysEvery Friday 10am - noonFairtrade cafe with tea, coffee and snacks served. All welcome - toys available for the children. Teddington Methodist Church, 1 Stanley Rd, TW11 8PT. Enter via Hampton Rd doors.
Footie TotsThursdays and Fridays, 2∞-8 years.An Introduction to the world of fitness and football for children. Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way.Contact Andy on 07931 707720 or [email protected], footie-tots.co.ukHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2
Frankie & Flo’s Play CafeTues/Weds/Thurs, 2.30-5pm5 years and under, older siblings welcome. A friendly environment with bouncy castle, ride on toys, craft activities, baby area, dressing up clothes, play shop, roller coaster. Professional children’s (and adult) haircuts. Beauty therapist Cost: Under 1 year £2, 1 yr and over £3.501st Sibling £2, additional siblings £1.Contact: Cassie on 07803 594786St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington TW11 9HF
Jo JinglesMondays: 9.30am walking-2yrs; 10.25am 2yrs+; 11.20am 3mths-walking.Also TuesdaysMusic, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children from 3 months to 5 years of age.Contact: 020 8241 8139 twickenham.jojingles.comHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2 5TS
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If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please phone first to check the details.
Teddington Dance StudioBallet, modern, tap, street jazz and melody movement, musical theatre, tinny tappers. For ∞ to 16 year olds.Contact: Natalie 07887 353950, [email protected]
Tiny Teddies Second and fourth Friday of the month: 10.30-11am. Bounce and rhyme for babies and toddlers. Contact: 020 8734 3340 Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT.
Tiny TunesThursdays 10-10.40am and 11am-11.40am3 months-5 yearsNew term starts 4th October. £5 per child/£2.50 siblings. Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, [email protected], tinytuneslive.com Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT
Toddler TimeEvery Friday, 10am-noonDrop-in group for Parents, carers with babies, toddlers. More information contact Charlotte 07879606852 or [email protected] Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA
Tempo TotsMondays and Fridays. Time according to age. Music making with singing and dancing. Each week there’s a different theme. Contact: 07956 447118, [email protected], tempo-tots.comThe Hyde Room, York House, Richmond Rd, TW1 3AA and The Maple Room, The Crossways, St Stephen’s, 306 Richmond Rd, TW1 2PD
Twinkle Toes BalletThursdays, 1.15–1.45pmAges: 2–4 yearsMagical Ballet classes that provide a great introduction into the dance world. Classes incorporate the use of props and fairy tale storylines and are suitable for both boys and girls.Contact: Gemma Querino on 07847 323655 [email protected]. twinkletoesdancing.co.uk
Little Wrigglers Dance, Perform & PlayMonday 2-2.45pm 2-4 yearsThursdays: 9.45-10.30am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11am, 2-3 years. A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.Contact: Rachel 07817 691660 [email protected], littlewrigglers.co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN
Monkey MusicTuesdays, United Reform Church, First Cross Rd, Wednesdays, St Stephen’s, Crossway. Times according to age group. Age: 3 mths-4 yrs. Small, tailor-made classes to encourage children to learn through songs and games. Contact: Claire Slade 020 8847 4031,
Story Time @ Twickenham LibraryTuesdays: 3.45pm. Free weekly story time for the under 5s. Tel: 020 8734 3340, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT
See SawFriday morning, Under 5’sPlay and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. Drop-ins welcomed. Contact: 020 8831 6000, [email protected] House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ
Singing HandsLearn how to sign using Makaton todevelop your child’s communication skills with puppets, multi-sensory props and instruments. Contact: 020 8288 1706,singinghands.co.uk
StagecoachSinging, Dance & Drama: Build confidence, have fun, make friends! Summer Holiday Workshops available. 2-3 yrs - 9am , 4-6 yrs - 9am, 9.15am & 10.45am, 6-16 yrs - 10-1pmHampton Wick Infant & Nursery [email protected] 9770843/ 07824 999414
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AUDITIONS: 5.00 - 7.30pm on 20 April at Hampton Hill Theatre
TWICKENHAM REHEARSALS: Saturday afternoons at St. Mary’s University
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Songs by Matthew Gerrard, David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg Songs by Robbie Nevil Songs by Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts and Bryan Louiselle Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Book by David Simpatico Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd.
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AUDITIONS: 5.00 - 7.30pm on 20 April at Hampton Hill Theatre
TWICKENHAM REHEARSALS: Saturday afternoons at St. Mary’s University
HAMPTON HILL REHEARSALS: Wednesday afternoons at United Reform Church, Hampton Hill
PRESENTS
Songs by Matthew Gerrard, David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg Songs by Robbie Nevil Songs by Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts and Bryan Louiselle Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Book by David Simpatico Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd.
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Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is finally here, and as far as I’m concerned if there’s any time to make drastic
changes to your diet, it’s now. As a start, here are five habits to adopt if you want to feel more energized, focused, lighter and brighter.
EAT WHAT’S IN SEASONEating according to what’s in season will give you a multitude of benefits. Seasonal foods taste better, are often produced locally (so they’re cheaper), and contain higher levels of essential nutrients – especially the ones we need at the time of year when they’re available.
Spring is a great time for getting in plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost our vitamin and mineral intake. Some great examples of foods to opt for during spring include asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, and sweet potato. All of these are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, folates and fibre. Lemons, oranges and rhubarb are also great choices for this time of year.
AIM FOR AT LEAST FIVE PORTIONS A DAYWith all these brightly coloured fruits and vegetables available, why not aim to eat at least five different colours every day. This will give your diet the widest range of health-promoting anti-oxidants and phytonutrients, and support your health and happiness. For Vitamin C, red foods such as tomatoes, radishes, red peppers, strawberries and cherries are perfect – they’re good for bones, teeth, skin and adrenal glands.
Eat orange foods such as oranges, sweet potatoes and carrots, all packed with carotenoids, to act as protection against free-radical damage.
Yellow foods such as bananas, lemons, melons and butternut squash contain lutein, and help to support metabolism and increase energy.
Further along the rainbow, green foods such as broccoli, spinach, avocado, kale, green beans and apples are all rich in B vitamins and chlorophyll, supporting heart health and improving our mood.
Finally, purple foods such as red cabbage,
beetroot, red onion and berries like blueberries, blackberries and blackberries contain anthrocyanins, which support cognitive function and brain health.
EAT REAL FOOD This one’s simple: eat foods you can picture in their raw state or growing in nature, avoid anything that your grandmother wouldn’t recognize, and steer clear of foods that are advertised on TV. Foods with a long shelf life generally contain some ‘nasties’, so always opt for food in its most natural form (this also means you can avoid ‘light’ or ‘non fat’ versions). In short, avoid as far as possible processed foods which are most likely to be high in sugar, salt and trans fats… all they will give you is empty calories with no nutritional benefit!!
EAT PROTEIN WITH EVERY MEALAs well as helping to build muscle mass, protein slows the release of energy from food into the bloodstream - so it makes you feel full for longer and helps to maintain energy levels. It’s also essential for liver detoxification, and helps to balance hormones. Good sources of protein are: fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, pulses, legumes, organic tofu, organic soya milk, quinoa, nuts, nut butters and seeds.
INCREASE ‘GOOD’ FATS‘Good’ fat is the kind which helps us feel satiated, supports the liver, balances hormones, and improves the skin (anti-aging). It helps our lipid metabolism, and so helps to keep us at optimum body weight while improving memory and nerve function. Good sources of fat are: oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies); nuts and seeds; avocados, coconut oil and coconut milk, olive oil
So – let’s make this season about stocking up on in-season produce and ingredients, so you can start cooking more from scratch and eating more ‘real foods’.
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Councillor’s Update
LAST NIGHT, MONDAY 14th March I attended one of the regular Council Scrutiny meetings
and on the Agenda was a rather dry-sounding item entitled Richmond upon Thames Strategic Assessment. Please don’t turn the page over as you will be glad you kept reading!
On the panel was Cllr Tony Arbour’ Cabinet Member for Performance and Community and our GLA member; Nicholas Hall the Community Safety Data Analyst; and the main speaker, the Borough Commander, Colin Kennedy, the Borough’s Chief of Police, whose policies and their implementation keep us safe.
The independently verified news is that Richmond has moved up one place to be the 3rd safest Borough in London. The even better news is that the safest ward in the borough is South Twickenham! These figures are, of course, a mixture of different components and I will be examining how we can take better precautions to safeguard ourselves and our possessions.
Residential burglary has gone down by 9% (- 52 crimes) which makes us the safest borough in London.
Although violent crime has gone up because of the changes in recording practices and improved confidence in victims reporting these crimes, Richmond still remains the safest out of the 32 London boroughs, a record we have held for five years.
We are also the 3rd safest borough for all crimes and 4th best for burglaries and serious acquisitive crime, both of which have gone down by 17% and 8% respectively.
However, there comes a disappointingly big % drop when we examine vehicle and non residential crime figures. It is in these areas that we need to pull our weight much more. But it just needs a little more common sense, more vigilance and discipline. So no more popping out of the
house to get a pint of milk and not locking the back door! Are all your windows and doors secure?
Vehicle crimes ie theft of and theft from vehicles have risen. So please lock your car every time you get out of it, even if you are only going to be a minute. That will bring down our + 53 crimes which has gone up 20% and drops us down to 8th safest.
Much worse is theft from vehicles which although it has dropped by 19% or 149 crimes means other boroughs are doing much better than us as we are now only 10th in London. Please hide valuables in a locked boot and cover them up. Always lock your vehicle.
However, our worse stat is non-residential burglary ie from sheds or outhouses. Again although we have improved by a huge 24% or 165 fewer crimes, so have other boroughs and we have our worst statistic - we are only 19th in London. Please can I implore you to stow your beautiful and expensive bikes etc indoors or in a really substantial shed which has a well fitting locked door which is well lit. Flimsy, poorly locked and unlit sheds at the end of the garden are child’s play to break into for visitors to our borough. With bikes costing over £500 this is a no-brainer!
So there we have it. If you want to see the full report just google Richmond upon Thames Strategic Assessment (1 April 2014 - 31 March 2015) and the 13 page report will come up.
Don’t forget that Cllrs David Marlow, David Porter and I are here to help you in any way we can. You can find all our contact details on the Council website or by ringing the Council on 020 8891 1411. Please do not hesitate to ring or email us if you have any worries. All the best and stay safe.
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Associations• Friends of Radnor Gardensfriendsofradnorgardens.org.uk
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• Strawberry Hill Residents’ Associationshra.org.uk
• Twickenham Choral Societyemail: [email protected] twickenhamchoral.org.uk• Twickenham upon Thames Rotary Club tutrotary.org
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compare wines from the vineyards in France with the New World, complemented by delicious light bites, as you journey through the House.Tasting menu and wines included with ticket.Membership of The Dining Club is required. Adults only
Botanical Painting at Strawberry HillSaturday 23rd April, 10am – 4pmRenowned botanical illustrator and author Christabel King will demonstrate and then guide you in the art of flower painting using pencil and watercolour techniques.You will learn how to make preparatory sketches for composition and then apply water colours using washes and fine brushwork. Ticket includes all art materials, and morning and afternoon refreshments.Adult
The Origins of the English Landscape MovementMonday 25th April, 6.30pm2016 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown .To celebrate this event Strawberry Hill is holding an introductory talk on his life and work, how the English Landscape movement developed and how to recognise a Capability Brown garden and Brown’s lasting legacy to garden design.
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Easter Workshop: Botanical BubblesWednesday 6th April 2.30pmInvestigate the world of botanicals in this bubbletastic workshop.For over 5s. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Easter Family Activity: Fairy DoorsSaturday 9th April, 12.30-3pmDiscover Strawberry Hill’s mythical creatures. Search for fairies and elves and make your own fairy doors so you can take the magic home.£2 per participating child, made payable in the shop on arrival.All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.No booking required.
Twilight TourWednesday 13th & 27th April, 8pmExplore Walpole’s gothic castle out of hours and at a magical time of day. Our expert guides will show you the theatrical delights of Strawberry Hill and tell you about its unique history, architecture and restoration.There is opportunity to enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco beforehand from 7.30pm.Recommended 18+
Garden TourWednesday 17th, 2pm Wednesday 20th, 12pm 13th & 27th, 3pmOur knowledgeable garden guides will take you on a free 45 minute walking tour of the garden. You will learn about its key feature, restoration and place in the historical context of the Thames landscape.No booking required.Rothschild Old and New
The Rothschild Collection Fine Wine Comparison eveningThursday 21st April, 7pmMembers of The Dining Club are invited to
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to book your place
Or call: 020 8614 1082
www.themallschool.org.uk
185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 5NQ