Fiona Mitchell discovers what a difference a Crossroads Care community respite group is making to fathers of children with often profound disabilities and special needs. With all the joy that being a parent brings, it can also be a worrying time. And for those who have a child with a disability, the stress can be […]
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Catalysed by Eel Pie Records and the Church Street Association, High Tide has grown to become a Twickenham-wide festival that is also now one the biggest free music festivals in the whole of London! Pretty amazing and something that Twickenham should, and does, feel justly proud of. High Tide is a community-based, not-for-profit festival showcasing
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TW’s animal expert Dr Enric Pallarols discusses the risks of hot weather for pets and offers some tips on how to keep them safe… Summer is here (yay!), and our four-legged friends could struggle with it. Dogs and cats are more sensitive to heat than humans as they can’t sweat like we do, making them
In the course of her work, TW regular Jess Sargent explores the many heartwarming ways local people give back… Another month and another fascinating small business! I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the generous, kind-natured family who run Meet and Deep newsagents on Twickenham Green and who offer so much more than your
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With the summer holidays almost upon us, it’s not just children who can benefit from some playful creativity, says TW regular Imogen Bond… School may be (nearly!) out for the year, but no matter whether you loved or loathed your studies, you can make this summer one of lively learning through creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
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Ahead of a new album tour later this year, The Exchange Twickenham caught up with singer/songwriter Horse, who describes music as “my salvation, a major form of self-therapy”… From a teenager who didn’t fit in, through to present day, she reflects that “by some osmosis, emotions and anger and sadness and happiness – joy! –
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Lucinda MacPherson brings news of a new exhibition at Turner’s House starting July 8th, illustrating the artist’s discovery of Italy (the ‘land of all bliss’) in 1819. An exhibition of watercolours by J.M.W. Turner, focusing on his transformative visit to Italy in 1819 will be shimmering on the walls he designed for himself in Twickenham.
With the huge uptick in air traffic post-pandemic, I’ve been hearing from more and more constituents whose sleep is disturbed at night, and who are worried about the impact on human health and the environment. As a local resident and the mother of young children, I very much sympathise and am taking reports of increased
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This month we speak to local resident Melissa Ayres about her homeopathy business – and how resolving her own health issues inspired her to want to support women at the change of life. When, and why, did you start your business? I’ve been a professional homeopath for over 12 years now. I was inspired to
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