The Weeping Willow Tree
“Bury me beneath the Willow,
‘Neath the Weeping Willow Tree,
So when he knows where I am sleeping
Then perhaps he’ll weep for me.”
THE CARTER FAMILY
Some sources say that the most common of the cultivated Weeping Willow species (salix x sepulcralis) was first introduced into this country from a German nursery in 1908… which does seem a little late in the day considering the hundreds of thousands of the trees that are now to be found across the length and breadth of Britain.
26 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
What's for tea tonight dear?
Dear Reader,
You might already know me from yellowwedge cheese or the My St Margarets Magazine, but I have just entered the blogosphere with what I hope will quickly evolve into an enjoyable food resource, whatsforteatonightdear.wordpress.com. Your visits and comments would be very welcome. As you’ll see the site is also advertising my services as a freelance food and travel writer, do use the contact page on the site if you’re interested in finding out more. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Philip Brocklehurst
26 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
yellowwedge cheese makes Times 'Top 10 Cheese Shops in Britain'
In July 2010, local retailer yellowwedge cheese has been named by The Times as one of the ‘Top 10 Cheese Shops in Britain’! Juliet Harbutt who compiled the list wrote; “Whatever David Harries does, from recycling to educating his…
26 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [1]
Six Week Suspension of Heathrow Runway Alternation
For six weeks from 13 September 2010, essential maintenance work will be taking place on taxiways connecting Heathrow’s northern runway with the rest of the airfield. During this period, planes will be unable to alternate daytime use of the runways…
24 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]
New Drama Class to Tackle Self Esteem Problems
With the current problems regarding anti-social behaviour and youth violence Performance Academy London is endeavouring to change the self-image of children in the local area. We thought you might be interested in putting this information onto your website. In…
24 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [1]
A Mysterious Presentiment... or Two?
The Royal Naval Female School that came to St. Margarets from Richmond in July 1856 was founded in 1840 by Admiral Sir Thomas Williams to “provide education for the daughters of necessitous officers.” His endowment of £1000 (equivalent to £55,000 today) marked the end of a long career serving his country with distinction during the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic War.
5 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
Great Annual Street Sale - It's A Gass!
Haliburton Road/Heron Road/Newry Road And Northcote Road This is the North St Margarets Residents Association Annual Street Sale, this Saturday 11th September 1.00pm - 4.00pm, with up to 75 stalls offering bric-a-brac, books, clothes, CD’s and DVDs, toys, children’s items,…
5 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
Marble Hill Fun Run - 5 September 2010
Join us for a scenic fun run set in the beautiful historic grounds of Marble Hill Park in aid of Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. This will be a fun filled charity day with something for all the family….
5 August 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
Vince Cable Meeting with Twickenham Station Developers
Dr Cable will be meeting the developers, Solum, on the 6th of August. This is an extract from an email sent to the Twickenham Action Group. “Some of the environmental worries have been take into account - none of the…
3 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [3]
The St Margarets Community Newsletter on the BBC!
Ziggy Stardust Came From Isleworth
On the 23rd April 2009 the St Margarets Community Website carried an article about Vince Taylor, a 1960’s rock ‘n’ roll singer born in Isleworth. After enjoying some moderate success in France Vince fell victim to the powerful psychedelic drug LSD. During his struggle to hold his mind and his failing career together Vince meet David Bowie who was inspired by him to create his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, the “leper Messiah” swallowed up by the excesses of rock stardom.
30 July 2010 | Category » around town | Comments [0]
