The Sheppertonian Weekly: 5th-11th November
Fireworks, Remembrance Sunday and folk in Walton, plus a new podcast episode with councillors Maureen Attewell and Sinéad Mooney on what changes when West Surrey Council takes over. And Sheppertonians FC stay unbeaten.
Hello Sheppertonian 👋
Welcome to The Sheppertonian Weekly.
🎧 New on the podcast, Maureen Attewell and Sinéad Mooney: your West Surrey councillors
On 1st April, the councils that run Shepperton hand over to West Surrey. Your two councillors on the new authority talk about what the job really involves, what they’ll fight to protect, and the day in 2014 an army officer knocked on Maureen’s door and told her to pack a bag.
🗓️ What's On
Here are the top picks for what’s happening in and around Shepperton in the next week. Visit the Events page on the website for the full listings.
🪕 Friday 6th November, 8pm
Walton Folk: Peter Knight's Gigspanner Trio.
Riverhouse Barn, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames. The folk trio on their new album preview tour. Tickets and info.
⚽ Saturday 7th November, 2pm
Sheppertonians FC v Beacon Hill Under 23s.
Home league match in the Guildford & Woking Alliance Youth to Adult Transition Division. The Sheppertonians are unbeaten and third in the table. Fixtures.
🎆 Saturday 7th November, gates 5.30pm
Shepperton Cricket Club Fireworks.
Manor Park, Russell Road, Shepperton. Hot food, a licensed bar, music and a great display, with fireworks from 7.15pm. Adults £10, children (5 to 15) £5, family ticket £26, under 5s free. Pre-purchased tickets only, none on the night. Tickets via the club.
🌹 Sunday 8th November, 10.45am
Remembrance Sunday at Shepperton War Memorial.
Assemble at the memorial for a short service led by Reverend Carole George, with the silence at 11am. Services also take place across Ashford, Laleham, Littleton, Staines, Stanwell and Sunbury. Full times from Spelthorne Borough Council. Armistice Day follows on Wednesday 11th November, with a two-minute silence at 11am.
Looking for great coffee in Shepperton? The Ferry Coffee Shop is a much-loved riverside café near Shepperton Lock on the banks of the River Thames, serving excellent coffee, generous breakfasts and lunches, and freshly made cakes. It’s a go-to spot for relaxed meetings, weekend catch-ups, and quiet working sessions with a view of the river. Whether you’re searching for breakfast in Shepperton, a café near Shepperton Lock, or somewhere by the Thames to meet friends or clients, The Ferry Coffee Shop delivers. Next time you’re heading into the village, make it your stop by the river. Find out more at ferrycoffeeshop.com.
👀 Looking ahead
⚽ Saturday 14th November
Sheppertonians FC v Reigate Priory B.
Home tie in the Surrey FA Saturday Lower Junior County Cup. Fixtures.
❓ Saturday 14th November, doors 7pm
Laleham Residents Association Quiz Night.
Laleham Village Hall, The Broadway. Quiz Master Laurence returns with his Connections Quiz, a mix of general knowledge, lateral thinking and hidden links. £8 per person, teams of up to 8, and individuals can join a team on the night. Bring your own food and drinks. Book and pay in advance via the Laleham Residents Association.
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📗 From the directory
Each week we shine a light on one local group or service from our directories. This week it's the Spelthorne Dementia Choir, run by Spelthorne Dementia Support.
A weekly singing group for people living with dementia and the people who care for them, meeting on Fridays from 2pm to 3pm at the Greeno Centre. You can hear our podcast episode all about the choir here.
🏅 Sport
Sheppertonians FC 2 - Dunsfold Reserves 0. Captain Joe Irwin scored both goals on Saturday, following his hat trick the week before. Manager Chris Nisbet calls him “our very own Sheppertonian local, leading our new team”. The win keeps them unbeaten and third in the Youth to Adult Transition Division. Next up: at home to Beacon Hill Under 23’s, Saturday 7th November, 2pm.
Goldfingers Reserves 2 - Shepperton Pumas 2. The Pumas fought back from two goals down to draw away on Saturday. After a difficult first half they trailed 2-0 at the break, before Alex Hall pulled one back and Nath Williams struck a last-minute equaliser. The point keeps them unbeaten in the league ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Earlsfield.
📰 News
Pedestrian dies in Sunbury car park. Surrey Police were called to the Tesco Extra car park on Escot Road last Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was hit by a car and died. Read more.
£100 one-off help with energy bills. The Chancellor has announced a one-off £100 payment for homes in council tax bands A to D, to offset utility bill rises from 1 January 2027. Spelthorne Borough Council says nothing will be paid before January 2027 at the earliest, once the legislation is passed. Spelthorne Borough Council.
Surrey mayor deal moves closer. As part of the Autumn Budget, the government said it is in the final stages of agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority devolution deal for Surrey. Spelthorne Borough Council.
Are you new to Shepperton, or just never got round to exploring? Our guide to the village covers the river, the village, the pubs and the landmarks, everything worth knowing in one place.
🎧 On the podcast
On 1st April, Spelthorne Borough Council and Surrey County Council hand over to the new West Surrey Council. So I sat down with Maureen Attewell and Sinéad Mooney, the two councillors elected to represent Laleham and Shepperton on it. For now, Maureen sits on all three councils at once. Sinéad is Deputy Leader of Surrey County Council, and chairs the committee scrutinising the new one.
We talked about what the job actually involves, from the angry calls about overnight roadworks to the one about a food bank. We also talked about what made them stand in the first place, and why both of them are ready to fight for the Greeno Centre. Along the way there’s the Sunbury Golf Club application, the River Thames Scheme, the High Street, and the debt West Surrey inherits. Plus the story behind the poppies on the High Street this week.
Want to contact them, or anyone else who represents you? It’s all on our Your Local Representatives page.
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Guardian Angel Carers: Friendly, professional home care from a team on your high street.
The Ferry Coffee Shop: purveyors of fine coffee, tea and snacks, by the lock.
Meon Media: small business support.
Island Motors: family-run MOT and servicing, who will collect and return your car.
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