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.
Please sign up to receive our regular e-bulletins by subscribing via the facility at the top left hand of this page. It goes without saying that, without your continued support we would cease to function so we urge you to join, or renew your membership now Subscriptions (£5 per household) for 2018 are now payable.
Debut Night for The John Verity Band at the SCC on 16th March
The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club falls on Friday 16th March when the Club is delighted to welcome for the first time THE JOHN VERITY BAND for what promises to be a great night of rocking blues. John is the former front man of Argent , taking over that role from Russ Ballard in 1973, and was later a member of CBS-signed band Phoenix with the late Jim Rodford of The Zombies and Argent, as well as producing albums by Charlie and Saxon during that time. In subsequent years he worked as a session and touring musician with many top names as well as producing other artists, and made a highly-acclaimed solo album “Interrupted Journey”. His career CV is packed with performances and recordings in illustrious company.
In recent years John returned to performing under his own name, drawing his band from a pool of excellent musicians - the line-up for this show is John Verity (guitar/vocals), Roger Inniss (bass guitar – see his web site at www.rogerinniss.com for his extensive top flight background) and Liam James Gray (drums – more info at www.ljgdrums.com). John appeared last year at the Southern Guitar Show at Kempton Park, to demonstrate his JV Signature guitar, and the audience implored him to get a gig at a venue in the area, so we are happy to oblige. This show is one of over 40 dates he is playing in the UK this year, and it is already generating significant interest. There’s full information and fascinating background on his web site at www.johnverity.com, with videos of ‘live’ performances, so you can get a good taste what you’re going to enjoy on the night. Food will be available as usual. To see flier, click here:
One other thing you should know about – Mark Doyle, a great Music Night supporter, who supplies our PA system when we need one, as well as being a member of The Chain Gang, is promoting events at the nearby Hammond Theatre at Hampton School, starting with the legendary Georgie Fame on Friday April 20 which promises to be a great evening. Tickets are available here. You can find out about Mark’s future events by signing up for the mailing list here: mailchi.mp/1c4678cf22cb/mcd-concerts.
Join the Manor Players in Celebrating their 70th Anniversary 23rd - 24th March
You are cordially invited to join Manor Players in celebrating our 70th anniversary. Come and catch up with members and friends old and new over a meal and a fantastic night of entertainment.
Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th March 2018
Doors: 19:00 / Start: 19:30
Following audition sessions full of talent, our 70th anniversary spectacle has now been cast. We have secured a cast of fantastic performers keen to show off their talents over two intimate cabaret-style evenings at our very own Riverside Arts Centre. There is sure to be something for everyone as the material ranges from musical numbers featuring Sinatra, musical theatre classics & modern showtunes to drama, sketches & a mini-pantomime. The show will also feature a number from Riverside Arts Centre’s in-house dance school KH Dance Academy. This is certainly one not to miss!
The ticket price includes a two-course meal, and our cheap bar will be open all night for you to purchase refreshments. These cabaret nights have been highly popular in the past so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
Advance Booking Only at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FEHHIJ
Gerald Ceaser, FRICS, MBEng
It is with deep sadness that Spelthorne Council announces the death of Gerry Ceaser past Mayor, former Leader of the Council and local Sunbury East councillor, who died at St Peter’s Hospital in the early hours of Sunday 25 February, after a short illness.
Gerry’s career at the Council spanned 34 years during which he was Leader of the Council twice, from November 1995 to May 1997 and from May 2005 to April 2007. He also had the honour of serving two mayoral terms, for the municipal years 1985 to 1986 and 2003 to 2004.
We at LOSRA extend our heartfelt condolences to Gerry's wife, Zandra and family.
Residents Invited to Enter Spelthorne Photography Competition
Open to all age groups. For information on how to enter, the categories, prizes and all the Terms and Conditions, visit: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/capture.
For poster advertising the event, click here
Sunbury Cricket Club Appeals for Scorers
The cricket club urgently needs scorers for the 2018 season. Richard Barker is stepping down as 1st team scorer after many years of excellent service so a replacement is needed, particularly on Saturdays for league cricket (there will be 18 matches in total). This opportunity needs someone who is already familiar with scoring and is able to use / willing to learn to use the Play Cricket Scoring App as this is the preferred system in the Surrey Championship. The commitment is considerable so payment is available if required.
There are other scoring opportunities so if you do not have enough experience for the 1st XI spot, please do still get in touch.
Please contact Karl Burgess if you are interested. Do feel free to get in touch with questions of for an informal chat: 07557024503 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. uk
Are You a Concerned Resident With a Little Time to Spare?
Our 15 member Committee comprises Lower Sunbury residents who give their time voluntarily. Our expenses are kept to an absolute minimum but In order to maintain our democratic and apolitical credentials we do rely on members putting themselves forward for nomination to the Committee from time to time.
Owing to moves and retirements we are currently holding three vacancies. If you think you would be interested in joining us please contact our Secretary, Colleen Cuthbert on 01932 783606 or by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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New Development Proposed for Upper Halliford Road
The following email has just been received from Angle Property Ltd:
I am writing to you on behalf of Angle Property Ltd (Angle), a specialist residential developer who has acquired the freehold interest in the former Bugle Nurseries site on Upper Halliford Road. Angle are looking to bring forward proposals for a residential and care home development on previously developed parts of the site incorporating high quality open market and affordable homes.
Angle have commenced an engagement programme with the local community to ensure the plans are informed by local feedback. As part of this programme, Angle would like to invite you to attend a public information event to view and discuss the specific proposals for the redevelopment of this site. The public information event is scheduled for:
Friday 23rd February 2018
Alan Freeman Community Centre, Upper Halliford Road, Shepperton, TW17 8SE
4.30pm – 7.30pm
We have also attached a copy of the newsletter which is being distributed to local residents in the vicinity of the site.
We look forward to meeting you on Friday 23rd February 2018. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact a member of the team on the project’s information line: 0800 319 6187.
Yours sincerely,
Mike Denness
For and on behalf of Angle Property
Phantom Debt Fraud Comes to Sunbury
One of our members has recently received a message on her phone from a company purporting to be collecting a debt on behalf of Customs & Excise, threatening a Court appearance, and asking to be called back.
Wisely, she didn’t but she was concerned that Sunbury residents might be being targeted.
To find out more about how this fraud works and the precautions to take, click here
Nigel Price Plays Wes Montgomery at the RAC on 4th March
Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of jazz, Wes Montgomery virtually defined modern jazz guitar during the 1950s and ’60s. His unique idiomatic conception of the instrument and the power of his soloing influenced generations of players who followed him; guitar icons such as George Benson, Pat Martino, Larry Coryell, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour and Russell Malone.
As a tribute to this great artist, guitarist Nigel Price will be performing at the Riverside Arts Centre on Sunday 4th March and will be supported by Terence Collie – piano; Max Luthert – bass; Matt Skeaping – drums.
Doors 7pm
Music 7.30pm
Entrance £12 on the door or £9 in advance via website: www.moodindigoevents.co.uk
The Riverside Arts Centre Presents Their Ruby Anniversary Grand Dinner
Bookings are now being taken for the RAC’s Grand Ruby Anniversary Dinner on Saturday 31st March.
The Friends of St. Mary's Are Pleased to Present a Recital on 10th March
The Friends of St Mary's are very pleased to announce that two up and coming young pianists, Li Fei Weng and Robert Cheung, currently both scholarship students at the Royal College of Music and who have given recitals and performed concertos nationally and internationally, are coming to St Mary's Church, at 7.30pm on the 10th March courtesy of Prof. Vanessa Latarche, Head of Keyboard and Associate Director of the R.C.M., to support our current fund-raising efforts for the restoration work in the Apse and Chancel of our Grade ll* listed building.
They have chosen for us a programme including popular works by Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Shostakovich, Beethoven and Liszt.
For further details see fliers/look at our website: www.fosmsunbury.org.uk, or contact Ann on 01932 78035 or Mollie on 01932 785807, or any Member of the F.o.S.M. Committee.
Tickets are £10 in advance and £12 on the door.
Book your tickets now! Ann and Mollie are awaiting your call!
Eco Park Update for January and February
The Eco Park update prepared by the contractors, Suez, may be viewed by clicking here
The Rebel Yell Jazz Orchestra Returns to the SCC on 18th February
The next Sunday Lunchtime Jazz event at Sunbury Cricket Club is on Sunday 18th February, and it features the return of THE REBEL YELL JAZZ ORCHESTRA, who made their debut at the club during last year’s jazz season.
The Rebel Yell Jazz orchestra specialises in re-creating and celebrating the music of the great Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band, which was the most accomplished and exciting jazz big band formed outside the US in the '60s, comprising the cream of European and expatriate American players like Ronnie Scott, Johnny Griffin, Tony Coe, Benny Bailey and the master of bebop drumming himself, Kenny Clarke. The group astonished audiences around Europe with Francy Boland's exciting and daring arrangements.
The Rebel Yell Jazz Orchestra was formed 3 years ago specifically to play the music of this exciting band and has had many of the pieces especially transcribed. The band recently featured the “Fellini 712” suite, one of Francy Boland's most audacious long-form pieces ever written for jazz orchestra - at the Spice of Life in Cambridge Circus in front of Tony Coe, one of the original band members. The suite, which was recorded by the legendary Clarke-Boland Big Band in December 1968, is a musical tribute to the city of Rome in three movements, each of which contains variations on a recurring theme. The band plan to revisit at least part if not all of the suite on the 18th February, where the concert will feature a wide range of material from the Clarke-Boland repertoire and some other interesting big band pieces.
Doors open at 12 noon, and entry is £7.50 on the door - a bistro lunch menu will be available from soon after 12, with the band coming on around 1pm. It’s great way to spend a chilly winter Sunday, and it’s a rare opportunity to see a band of this ambitious size and style.
Mayor's Charity Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club, 9th February
The Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Vivienne Leighton, is holding a special music night at 8.30pm on Friday 9 February at Sunbury Cricket Club in aid of her charities: Spelthorne Dementia Support, Impossible Dream and the Swan Sanctuary.
The line-up will include guitarists Gerry Cook (The Saxons), Tim Renton (3 AM), Mark Doyle (Marshall Taylor Band), Chris Allard (Little Hampton Band); bassists Colin Pattenden (Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Nashville Teens), Roger Harding (East of Eden), Martin House (Life & Soul), keyboard player Kevin Welling (Stan Bland Band), harmonica ace Adam Russel (Nashville Teens) multi-instrumentalist Phil Miller-Tate (Marshall Taylor Band) and Alan Worrell (drums) plus Music Night host and organiser Paul Watts (vocals & guitar). Karl Green (Herman's Hermits) is hoping to be in the UK to join us.
It will be a great night of top class rock 'n' roll, blues, '60s, R&B, rock and country. It's all for a great cause and will be a fun community night. The bar opens from 6pm and the show will start at 8.30pm.
The musicians will be giving their services free, so all the door money will go to the charities. Tickets cost £10 and can be bought on the night.
Sunbury Cricket Club, Lower Hampton Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5PS