Sunbury Cricket Club is holding another Open Day. This year it is on Sunday 17th April to welcome prospective Colts, Adult Players and those interested in non playing membership. It is hoped that numbers will exceed the 300 adults and children who turned up for a fun afternoon in 2010.

Prospective colts in the U5 – U9 age groups will be invited to join in practice sessions and games as appropriate for the different age groups. Older age groups will have the opportunity to use the Club nets (no studs allowed). It is not necessary to have any cricket kit. Prospective colts must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We shall also have kit samples for sizing on the day and Committee Members on hand to answer questions.

Further information is available in the Membership section of Sunbury CC’ website www.sunburycricket.co.uk/membership.html

Surrey Police have just issued the following crime alert to boat owners on the River:

Overnight on the 11th/12th April 2011 a number of thefts where property was stolen, and attempted thefts, from motor boats took place on the River in the Shepperton area. It is believed that a boat was used to approach other moored vessels and the stolen property was taken away and probably landed elsewhere.

If you have a boat moored on the river please could you secure it as much is possible and should anyone see any suspicious activity either on the river or the riverbank or have any information which may assist please do not hesitate to call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 or 999 in case of emergency.

Sunbury Sports Association is expanding its activities with a new season of music and entertainment events in the clubhouse of what most you will know best as Sunbury Cricket Club in Lower Hampton Road. Here are details of the first two events. These are open to all, not just members of the Club, and we would look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday 21st April - THE 60s ALL STARS

A fantastic evening of classic sixties music and rock 'n' roll provided by four guys whose careers go back to those heady days. They are Alan Lovell (Swinging Blue Jeans), Mick Avory (The Kinks), John Dee (The Foundations), Del Mandel (Crispian St. Peters/George Harrison). 8.00 p.m. onwards. Admission £4.00 on the door. www.60s-Allstars.co.uk. Promoted in association with Stayin' Alive Rock Events (www.stayin-alive.org.uk)

Friday 29th April 7.30pm - HIT FOR SIX

An evening of comedy. Round off the Royal Wedding Day with an evening of original comedy sketches performed by members of popular local drama groups Manor Players and Shepperton Players

Performers include award-winning local favourites Eric Champion, Ellie Roper, Robert Hardy, Olwyn Holme, Lorna Doyle, Sue Dye, Jo Stockbridge, Adam Pollington, Nigel Smith and professional comedienne Debra-Jane Appleby. The show is directed Riverside Arts Centre's Geoff Buckingham (also one of our Club members) and Carmen Souchet. It will have some risque moments and maybe a hint of innuendo, but will be suitable for all the family! Music from 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm.

Tickets £7.00 in advance from Sunbury Cricket Club, from the Manor Players Box Office on 0777 145 8696, from the Manor Players on-line box office at http://store.ajhtech.co.uk/manorplayers/, or £8.00 on the door.

These events are just the first of many that will be happening over the coming months, so it's a chance to get in the habit of coming to the Club for great entertainment as well as excellent sporting facililties. We look forward to seeing you there.

Forthcoming attractions:

• Friday 13th May FIRE AND WATER
• Friday 27th May PROTECT THE BEAT
• Friday 10th June PREZENCE
• Friday 8th July CHARLIE FABERT with PAUL COX

Residents who have received our Spring newsletter, or viewed it on line, will by now know that the Public Inquiry to determine the appeals by London Irish will be held on 7th June at the Council Chamber. In preparation for this hearing, LOSRA is required to submit its 'Statement of Case'. This document represents a preliminary step towards the next phase, the submission of proofs of evidence and all supporting documents by the beginning of next month.

The purpose of this article is twofold: to remind you of the important public meeting to be held on Thursday 12th May at St.Mary's Village Hall at 8.30pm; and to ask you to view the statement of case by clicking here.

Thanks to the support of local resident volunteers, a great deal was achieved in the clean-up of Sunbury Lock island on 12th March (See article dated 4th March). Over 20 bags of (some unmentionable) rubbish, discarded traffic cones, and other detritus were removed from this beautiful nature reserve.

More work still needs to be done however and a second clean-up operation is planned for Thursday 21st April. If you are available, and can spare the time, do please join Thames 21 for what will prove to be an enjoyable and very worthwhile few hours.

The Council will be introducing Borough-wide waste food collections in the autumn.

LOSRA has been sent the following press release which can be accessed by clicking here.