The Royal London Club Championship - National Final - Sunbury CC v Sandiacre Town CC

Following the Club's fabulous win on Sunday against Brentwood CC (scorecard here) in the National Knockout Cup we have reached the final. Our opponents are Sandiacre Town CC from Derbyshire.

The match is being held on the Gloucestershire county ground in Bristol on Sunday week, 14th September. The start is at 11:00am.

We should like to enable as many members and supporters as possible to attend the match to support the Club and are therefore arranging a supporters' coach - or coaches.

It is a journey of approximately two hours and 30 minutes with a stop midway, and we need to make some allowance for any hold ups

The coach(es) will be ready for boarding at the Club by 7:30am and, after allowing for any stragglers and last minute adjustments to clothing, it will depart at 7:45am precisely.

To Book The Coach:

Contact Tony Schaffer by Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bookings Taken Now. Final numbers needed this Sunday evening 7th September.

Approximately £20 per person

Readers of this Site may also have received our local magazine, Sunbury Matters but for those who haven't, LOSRA contributed the following article for the August edition: click here

The September edition featured a reply from one of our local County and Borough Councillors, Tim Evans: click here

In normal circumstances this exchange of views would have been the end of the matter but, regrettably in this case, to say nothing would be to signify acceptance, and it gives us no pleasure in having to publish a robust evidence-based rebuttal.

Day by day, week by week, the narrative has gathered momentum; one by one, the jigsaw pieces have fallen into place. They make a picture. Accordingly, LOSRA's Vice Chairman with the support of our Committee penned the following reply to Cllr. Evans's September article: click here

Cllr. Evans replied as follows: click here

Readers are asked to make up their own minds as to the merits of our respective positions. You may also wish to keep up to date via the KKG button on the top of the Home Page.

Spelthorne Borough Council has raised further objections to the Eco Park proposal at Shepperton.

Surrey County Council will make a decision at its Planning and Regulatory Committee on 24 September on 46 changes its contractor, SITA, wants to make. However, it has been required to consult again on whether further issues have arisen.

Spelthorne Council has presented new information as part of the consultation. This includes recently published research from Public Health England on the impact of particulate air pollution, highlights from Surrey’s report on traffic congestion, the Council’s latest air quality monitoring results and the implications of the site being in a designated Smoke Control zone.

Cllr Vivienne Leighton, Cabinet Member for Planning, said: “This is yet another step in a long and protracted saga in which Surrey County Council and SITA are seeking to plague the lives of residents in Shepperton, Sunbury, Charlton Village and Upper Halliford. We have taken and will continue to take all reasonable steps to stand up for our residents and prevent this monstrous and unwelcome proposal.”

Cllr Richard Smith-Ainsley, ward councillor for Laleham and Shepperton Green, added: "This is a good example of local councillors working with their residents for the benefit of the community."

Spelthorne Council is currently compiling the 2015 Leisure Directory which contains information on sporting and other active lifestyle activities, social clubs and organisations, play and youth activities.  The Leisure Directory is available from leisure centres and libraries as well as online at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/leisuredirectory

Entry into the Leisure Directory is free. If you run a club, play session, group or youth activity and would like to be included then please let us have your details. Simply complete the online form at http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/leisuredirectory or call Leisure Services on 01784 446433.

The deadline for receipt of entries is Friday 3 October 2014.

Sunbury Cricket Club kicks off the Autumn/Winter music nights on Friday 5th September with MICK UNDERWOOD’S GLORY ROAD, and an evening of high class rock to get things going with a bang.

Mick is one of great drummers in British rock, whose career goes back more than half a century to his days with The Outlaws in the early ‘60s alongside future Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and Chas Hodges, later of Chas & Dave. Apart from making records in their own right, they were the house band at the Holloway Road studios of legendary innovative producer Joe Meek, playing on dozens of his productions including hits like Heinz “Just Like Eddie”.

The Club is absolutely delighted to be able to welcome an artist of Mick’s stature to Sunbury, and we can guarantee a rousing night of quality rock to kick of the season. There’s more information about the band at www.mickunderwoodsgloryroad.com and we also urge you to have a look at Mick’s own website at www.mickunderwood.com, where there is a comprehensive biography, and full listings of his own discography and sessions he has played on – it makes for fascinating reading.

Spelthorne Council is bringing an exciting and free piece of celebratory theatre to Lower Sunbury for one day only, on Saturday 6 September, 2pm. Our June’s Wedding is a play about family, celebration, love and tradition (with time travel... and cake!).

Set amongst the pomp and ceremony of an English wedding in the Surrey Countryside, we meet our characters ... Richard the nervous groom, Hilary his formidable mother, Peter the proud father of the bride, and of course June, our blushing bride-to-be. But Our June’s Wedding is a little bit different as the wedding guests are the audience, making this a very special experience for all who come along. The play is suitable for all ages, lasts about 45 minutes and there’s no need to book.

Please note that the play moves from location to location and the audience with it - starting at the Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street and finishing at the Walled Garden which is a five minute walk away.

The play has been created, developed and presented by theatre company Theatre Exchange with funding from National Lottery through Arts Council England, Grants for the Arts, Arts Partnership Surrey and Farnham Maltings.

Family Craft workshop

In preparation for the performance the Council is running a free family craft workshop on Thursday 4 September at Riverside Arts Centre, 3.30 – 6.30pm. All ages are welcome. Spaces are limited so to book your place or find out more information please contact Leisure Services on 01784 446433 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Patients registered with the Sunbury Health Centre, Green Street may wish to note the following dates/times for flu vaccination clinics which are by appointment only:

• 4 October 8.30 - 12.00
• 11 October 8.30 - 12.00
• 18 October 8.30 - 12.00
• 25 October 8.30 - 12.00

Who's Eligible:

• OVER 65?
• or HEART DISEASE?
• or DIABETES?
• or ASTHMA?
• or LUNG DISEASE?
• or SPLENECTOMY?
• or LIVER DISEASE?
• or REGISTERED CARER
• or PREGNANT

PROTECT YOURSELF - BOOK AN APPOINTMENT - TEL 01932 713399

Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner is inviting residents to attend the Spelthorne Crime Summit being held on Thursday 4 September at Spelthorne Council's Offices in Knowle Green.The event starts at 7pm, with refreshments available from 6.30pm.

The evening will provide residents with an opportunity to share their views on crime and policing in their local area and brings together local partners, including Spelthorne Borough Council, Surrey Police, Surrey County Council and the Crime Commissioner's Office. It's a chance to hear what Surrey's Crime Commissioner has been doing over the last twelve months to address the local issues, learn more about community safety work in your local area and discuss ways to make Surrey an even safer place to live and work. The Summit will be two hours long and refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited at these events and attendance is by registration only, so please do reply early if you would like to take part. You can register to attend the event in a number of ways. The easiest way is to register online at http://spelthornecrimesummit.eventbrite.co.uk/. Alternatively, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01483-630200.

The following email has been received by LOSRA from Mark Carter, Awards Co-ordinator, BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey and we are pleased to reproduce it here:

Hi,

I wanted to let you know that we are now seeking nominations for this year’s BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey Community Heroes Awards.

Now in its fourth year, and firmly established as a local celebration of the area’s unsung heroes, this is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of people who go the extra mile.

Making a nomination couldn’t be easier. Simply choose one or more categories from the list below, then tell us who you would like to nominate and why. There is no limit on how many people you can nominate. All we ask is that your entries arrive by no later than Midnight on 19th October 2014.

Young Achiever - Awarded to anyone aged 18 or under, who has demonstrated courage or maturity beyond their years 

999 - Presented to a member of the emergency services or the armed forces for commitment to their profession

Sport - Awarded to someone who has contributed to local sporting life, either playing a sport or acting as a referee or official

Good Citizen - Awarded to an individual or organisation that either helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live on an ongoing basis, or through a single act of kindness or bravery

Fundraiser - Someone who has given up their time to raise funds for a charity or good cause 

Volunteer - Awarded to a person who gives up their time voluntarily to help out a charity or good cause

Animal Welfare - Someone who goes out of their way to care for animals

Education - Showcasing an individual who goes the extra mile in the field of education and learning

Music and Arts - Celebrating the best of local creative talent - everything from local choirs to talented actors

Full details, including terms and conditions, can be found on the attachment or at www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsussex or www.bbc.co.uk/bbcsurrey

We look forward to receiving your nominations and please do spread the word among family, friends and colleagues too.

Best wishes

Mark Carter

Awards Co-ordinator

BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey

Broadcasting Centre, Brighton, BN1 3XB or Broadcasting Centre, Guildford, GU2 7AP

We have no way of knowing how many of our local youngsters take advantage of this facility but for those who use the skate park in Green Street, please note that it will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, 18th & 19th August. The closure is necessary to allow for maintenance and repair work to be carried out.

Anyone looking for alternative facilities in the Borough can make their way to the Shepperton Skate Park off Shepperton Court Drive; or Lammas Park off Wraysbury Road.