Welcome to the LOSRA Website
As with any other local neighbourhood, the policies and actions which affect the character and future of Lower Sunbury are generally framed and implemented by a combination of local and national government, along with the vested interests and market forces which operate within those frameworks. Lower Sunbury is by no means unique in being under threat from a creaking infrastructure brought about by rapid urban development, the growth of traffic, and other pressures affecting the quality of life and the character of the area.
Working with the local authorities, we see it as the responsibility of residents’ and amenity groups such as LOSRA to address the underlying issues which fundamentally affect their members’ lives, as well as the minutiae of everyday life with which such groups are often concerned.
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Hazelwood Development - Public Consultation
The plot of land owned by Angle Properties at the top of Hazelwood Drive has been bought by Bellway Homes subject to planning permission. It is proposed to build 67 homes including 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties from two to three-storeys.Lower Sunbury River Crossing - Update
It's very welcome news that Surrey County Council and both Spelthorne and Elmbridge councils are supportive and currently giving the cycle/footbridge very serious consideration.
Regular visitors to this site, readers of our newsletters and Sunbury Matters will know that our Association has been campaigning for a river crossing at Lower Sunbury for many years.
To read the latest update on progress, click here
LOSRA Representation to the Spelthorne Local Plan Consultation
Further to the article posted here on 18th July and in the Council's Summer Bulletin, our Committee considered the implications of the Plan as it affects Lower Sunbury and have submitted the following representation:
LOSRA Autumn Newsletter
Our Autumn Newsletter is currently with the printers and will be distributed to all households shortly.
Please note that it is our 50th anniversary and to mark the occasion we will be hosting a social gathering at Sunbury Cricket Club on Thursday 20th October. Do let us know if you are able to attend by sending a brief email to the address shown on the front page.
Fire and Water Rock Band Returns to the SCC on 14th October
The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club is on Friday 14th October, when the Club is delighted to welcome back a band who played one of first Music Nights more than 12 years ago, and who have headlined one of our Beer & Music Festivals in the past.
Capturing the spirit and music of Free, Bad Company and Led Zeppelin, Fire & Water comprise Paul Cox, who Radio 2’s Paul Jones says has “one of the best voices in Europe” and has worked with Ray Charles, Eric Clapton and others; guitarist Mike Summerland, who was with Blodwyn Pig, Georgie Fame and William Bell; bass player Al Maclean, formerly with Kokomo and Hershey & The 12 Bars; and drummer Jim Russel, whose background includes Stretch, Scotty Moore, Curved Air, Desmond Dekker and others.
An evening of top quality rock and blues is absolutely guaranteed, and it will be a classic Sunbury Music Night.
It's £10.00 on the door payable by cash or cards. Hot food will be available as usual from about 7pm.
Mayor's Charity Night - 'A Night with Elvis' starring Johnny Quatro, 15th October
The Mayor, Cllr Susan Doran is holding 'A Night with Elvis', starring Johnny Quatro at the Stanwell Village Hall on Saturday 15th October.
This Event aims to raise money and awareness for the Mayors chosen Charities : Spelthorne Mental Health & Stanwell Family Centre.
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Spelthorne Natural History Society - Calendar of Events
Spelthorne Natural History Society has now finalised its full winter meeting programme.
We hope that our programme is informative and of interest to some of you and look forward to welcoming you at Charlton Village Hall. 83 Hetherington Rd, Shepperton TW17 0SN.
Walking Rugby to Start at London Irish Amateur RFC on 14th October
Walking Rugby is intended to be a simple version of Rugby suitable for ex-players, injured players and non-players of all ages, abilities and gender who enjoy an active and physical, above all, competitive passing game using a rugby ball.
Anyone interested should come to the Hazelwood Centre, Hazelwood Drive TW16 6QU on Friday 14th of October 14:30.
For further information, click here
Consultation on New Public Space Protection Order
Spelthorne Borough Council is launching a consultation to establish whether residents support the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) prohibiting street drinking associated with anti-social behaviour within the Borough.
Types of anti-social behaviour in relation to street drinking include:
- groups causing intimidation and annoyance to members of the public and businesses.
- drinking alcohol in public places, including high streets, outside train stations, parks and open spaces and by the River Thames
- urinating/defecating in public open spaces.
- anti-social behaviour within public car parks.
To see more and, if you wish to make your views known, click here
The public consultation closes on 21st October
Dave & Judith O'Higgins Accompany Terence Collie Trio at the RAC, 2nd October
Judith O'Higgins, a forensic pathologist who also plays tenor sax joins her other half Dave who has to content himself with merely being one of Britain’s top jazz saxophonists. Here, they engage in a traditional “tenor battle”, in which two well-matched tenor saxes take it in turns to show what they’re made of.
The concert will be followed by 2 Jazz Jam sessions on 4th October and 8th November.
Bad Influence Blues/Rock Band Returns to the SCC on 16th September
The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club is on Friday 16th September when the Club is delighted to welcome back BAD INFLUENCE. This was meant to be the weekend of the Beer Festival, but unfortunately that’s not happening, so they're putting on the band that was going to top the bill at the Festival on the Friday night instead.
BAD INFLUENCE are one of the Club's most popular bands, and have done some storming shows at the Club, including headlining a previous beer festival.
They feature Val Cowell on guitar and vocals, Richard Hayes on guitar, Pete Stroud on bass, and Johnny Brister on drums, performing their distinctive brand of hard-hitting up-front blues/rock, blending original material from their albums with interpretations of material from the likes of Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt and Fleetwood Mac. It will be a fine evening of archetypal Sunbury Music Night fare, and a great night with all the Beer Festival atmosphere. More info at www.badinfluence.org.uk.
It's £10.00 on the door payable by cash or cards. Hot food will be available as usual from about 7pm. It should be a good night!
Renowned Double Bass Player Comes to the RAC on 4th September
Matt Ridley is a freelance double bassist, bass guitarist, educator and composer bandleader based in London.
He has a performing career spanning more than 2 decades.
He makes his debut at the Riverside Arts Centre with the Terence Collie trio on Sunday 4th September.
For further details, click here
Walled Garden Awarded Green Flag for 12th Year Running
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
The historic Walled Garden in Sunbury Park was built in the early part of the 18th Century. Following years of neglect, Spelthorne Council embarked on a restoration project of the two-acre garden in 1985. Now home to dozens of varieties of clematis, this 'hidden gem' provides a tranquil spot all year round.
Sunbury Regatta on Saturday 13th August
After a long absence the Sunbury Regatta returns to Rivermead Island on Saturday 13th August.
A great day out for the family is in prospect..
