Welcome to the LOSRA Website
Like any local community, the policies and decisions shaping the character and future of Lower Sunbury are influenced by a combination of local and national government initiatives, alongside market forces and vested interests operating within these frameworks. As with many areas, Lower Sunbury faces challenges stemming from an aging infrastructure, rapid urban development, increasing traffic congestion, and other pressures that impact both quality of life and the distinctive character of the neighbourhood.
In collaboration with local authorities, other residents’ associations and amenity groups, LOSRA plays a vital role in addressing fundamental issues that affect its members' lives. This organisation not only engages with broader strategic concerns but also focuses on the everyday matters that shape community well-being.
To stay informed, we encourage you to subscribe to our regular e-bulletins via the link at the top left of this page. Your continued support is essential to our efforts, and we urge you to join or renew your membership. Subscriptions for 2026 are now payable at £5 per household. Donations are also welcome.
Capture Spelthorne Photography competition 2019
Spelthorne Council is looking for the best photographs of the borough.
This is a chance for you to get outside, explore our beautiful borough and show off your photography skills. Y
ou don't need an expensive camera to take part, any camera or smart phone will do, as long as the photograph was taken in Spelthorne after 1 January 2018 and is submitted by the closing date.
For further details, click here
Local Green Spaces Assessment Methodology - Have Your Say!
The following self-explanatory email has been received by LOSRA and is published here for the attention of all residents who wish to make their views known during the preparation of the Council’s revision of the Local Plan.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Spelthorne Borough Council are holding a consultation on the Local Green Space Assessment Methodology as part of on-going work for the emerging Local Plan 2020-2035.
The methodology sets out the process by which green spaces which are considered to hold importance to their community can be protected through the Local Green Space designation.
The Council intend to use this designation to replace the Protected Urban Open Space (PUOS) local designation that has been applied to green spaces since 2001 Local Plan.
The consultation on the methodology will run for a period of six weeks from Tuesday 23 April 2019 to 11:59pm on Tuesday 4 June 2019. Any comments or feedback on the methodology would be welcomed. If this could circulated amongst your members and any other interested parties that would be appreciated.
The document and how to respond to the consultation can be found here
Kind Regards,
Craig Hatton, Planning Officer (Strategic Planning)
Spelthorne Borough Council, Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1XB
01784 446361
Advance Warning - London Irish Mini Festival, Sunday 28th April
Further to the notice published on this site on 29th March, the following parking arrangements for the London Irish Mini Festival on Sunday 28th April will be of interest to all residents living in roads close to the Hazelwood Centre off Green Street:
The Club has a record number of teams arriving by coach who will all be parked in their grounds and this mode of transport is something the Club has vigorously promoted this year in the hope that it will help relieve some of the parking problems experienced in previous years. The Club has also increased the spend on buses and car parking facilities and has promoted these through several emails and facebook posts. Unfortunately, however, the usual park & ride facility at Kempton Park is unavailable this year due to a racing meeting at that venue. The alternative Rosebine facility on the A316 (see notice to visiting clubs) is to be used instead.
This said, and despite the best efforts of organisers to prevent inconvenience to local residents, there is little the Club can do about visiting parents and supporters who choose to disregard the travel and parking arrangements. Blocked streets and driveways are always a possibility. The busiest time for traffic will be 8am to 10.30am peaking between 9 – 10am as teams arrive for a 10am start. The event has a staggered finish from approximately 2pm (age group dependent) with the last games finishing about 4pm.
Family Fun Day – Saturday 27th April
The following email extract from the London Irish Amateur Rugby Club has been sent to LOSRA and we are pleased to reproduce it here:
“....I have attached an invitation for a family fun day, this is on the day before [the Mini Festival] Saturday 27th April, we would really welcome Sunbury residents to come down and join in the festivities, see the visiting teams from across Europe and see what a lovely family atmosphere is created during this event.
They are also welcome to come on the Sunday and support the teams, especially if they think rugby is a sport their child would like to participate in they can come and speak to parents here and see what benefits the sport can bring.”
A Celebration of Wayne Shorter at the RAC on Sunday 14th April
As a departure from our familiar Terence Collie trio, we welcome Terry Seabrook, piano/leader in this tribute to the music of Wayne Shorter at the Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street on 14th April.
Terry will be accompanied by Andy Panayi, saxophone; Graeme Flowers, trumpet; Simon Thorpe, bass; and Peter Hill, drums.
For further details, click here
March 2019 Fraud Newsletter from Surrey & Sussex Police
Surrey & Sussex Police fraud newsletter for March makes you aware of fraudsters masquerading as a model agency, using Facebook Messenger to con people out of money, and posing as landlords.
To view, click here
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London Irish Minis' Festival – Calendar Notice for Sunday, 28th April
This notice is no more than an early warning to local residents that the annual London Irish Minis’ Festival will take place on Sunday 28th April.
Further details will be published on this site nearer the date.
The Trembling Wilburys Return to the SCC on Friday 5th April
The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club falls on Friday 5th April when the Club welcomes back THE TREMBLING WILBURYS for their third appearance at the Club, having done their New Year show in January last year. As you may know, The Club doesn’t really present many tribute acts, but The Wilburys are very different, in that they are not just a tribute band but offer a veritable cavalcade of rock cameos, performing not just Travelling Wilburys’ material, but songs by the individual Wilburys members Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne as well.
They do that with a top class seven-piece line-up, which includes Dzal Martin on guitar, originally with No Dice and now also with Terry Reid and The Equals, as well as the uncanny George Harrison persona of Glen Knowler, and Dave Collison recapturing Roy Orbison in startling fashion. They do some high-profile gigs around the country, and regulars will know from previous experience that they are guaranteed to give us another really fun night. Tickets are £10 at the door. There’s full info at www.tremblingwilburys.co.uk
Food will be available as usual from about 7.15.
Tennis Anyone?
Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club launch brand new artificial clay courts, a whole new experience at your local friendly tennis club.
Grand Opening at Dorney Gardens, Walton Lane, WEYBRIDGE, Surrey, KT13 8LU on Saturday 6th April from 1pm to 5pm attended by the Mayor of Elmbridge, Shweta Kapadia.
Free refreshments, the chance to chat with members about the club, try out the new courts and join in family friendly fun!
Just come along on the day or sign up in advance at: www.lta.org.uk/gbtw Search for: KT13 8LU
The Club is a non-profit making organisation. All surpluses will be used to maintain or improve the Club's facilities and in furtherance of the Club's objectives.
Appeal for Newsletter distributors!
Since our Association was formed in 1972 the distribution of our newsletters has been a central feature of our communications strategy and is particularly welcomed by residents who prefer to read hard copy or who are unable to access our online editions.
We are immensely grateful to all those distributors who give their time to this important part of our work. From time to time however, whether due to house moves, retirement or ill health, it becomes necessary to recruit additional volunteer distributors and we are at that point now.
We are currently trying to recruit specifically for The Avenue to Manor Lane and for reserves to stand in for absences (eg. Due to holidays etc). Rounds, of which there are three a year, typically take about an hour.
If you are in a position to help please give our Secretary, Colleen Cuthbert, a call on 01932 783606 or by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Third Sunbury CC Player to be Selected for International Duty
Residents will wish to congratulate former Sunbury CC Colt and 1st XI player Stuart Poynter who is currently playing in the inaugural Test match between Ireland and Afghanistan in Dehradun in the Himalayan foothils of Utterakhand in northern India.
Stuey, a wicketkeeper/batsman (pictured), is no stranger to representative cricket having played for Ireland and Middlesex age groups and for Ireland in One Day Internationals and in the T/20 format. He also played for Middlesex before gaining a more secure place with Durham.
He already enjoys a footnote in history when he won a recent T20 match for Ireland against Netherlands when he hit a six off the last ball of the match with 9 wickets down providing a winning margin of just one run. To do that for your country is every schoolboy's dream - and not just a few misty eyed old fogeys as well, no doubt.
Stuey is the third Sunbury Colt to play Test cricket, following in the footsteps of England's Richard Johnson and Toby Roland-Jones. We wish him well - and hope to see him playing in the Test match between England and Ireland at Lords in July.
Letter of Objection to Proposed Development at Rear of 79 Thames Street
Further to the article posted here (scroll down to 4th March) regarding the proposal to develop the garden at the rear of 79 Thames Street, the Association has now submitted a letter of objection, which may be viewed by clicking here
Sunbury and Shepperton Rotary Invite You to Their Charity Fair on 16th March
“What makes our area such a happy place to live? Come and talk to our many local charities and discover what they do. Refreshments available, entrance free.”
The event will be held on Saturday 16th March between 10am – 1pm at Shepperton Village Hall, High Street, Shepperton TW17 9AU.
Click here to see poster for further details
Free Open Event at Nuffield Health on Saturday 16th March
On 16th March, Nuffield Health, Sunbury will be hosting a free open event to the public hosting a range of 1 day activities to include additional group exercise classes, personal training taster sessions, mini health MOTs, food and beverage offers and many more.
