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🗓️ What's On: 16th-22nd April

Gareth Davies

16 Apr 2026 — 6 min read

Hello Sheppertonian 👋

✨ The Sheppertonian Live! The Sheppertonian podcast is coming out of the headphones and into the room. Join us for a special live evening at Bishop Duppas Bowls Club on Wednesday 3rd June. Two podcast episodes recorded live in front of an audience, with local guests (to be announced), real stories and a social interval in between. The bar will be open all evening and is card only. ✨

Grab your free tickets here 👇

Here’s your guide to what’s happening in and around Shepperton in the next week - events, activities, and a few local highlights.

🎉 Top picks

🔪 Friday 17th April 7pm
Murder Mystery Dinner!
The Ship Hotel, Monument Green, Weybridge KT13 8BQ. Join us for a night of murder, mystery, and double entendres—think Agatha Christie meets Carry On. Tables work together as a team to resolve the mystery and the winning team gets a bottle of bubbly! Book here.

🕺 Friday 17th April 7pm
Boogie Bingo!
Holiday Inn Shepperton, Felix Lane, Shepperton, TW17 8NP. Join us for a night of fun, music and games at Boogie Bingo! 4 games, DJ until midnight plus lots of prizes. Food available to purchase on the night. Book your tickets today.

🎶 Saturday 18th April 9pm
Elvis Live.
The Retreat, Staines Road, Staines YW18 2RT. Elvis is coming to life again at The Retreat on 18th April! Bring out your blue suede shoes and come dance the night away with us. Entry is free!

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🎶 Thursday 16th April (7.45 doors. Music 8.30pm)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Eel Pie Club at The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. Best known for his UK Number One single, "Fire", his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice. His countless collaborations include The Alan Parsons Project, The Stranglers and The Prodigy. £23 Advance. £26 on the door. Tickets via www.eelpieclub.com Enquiries: 07732 322610 or eelpieclubuk@gmail.com

👋 Thursday 16th April 5-7pm
Informal networking, cohosted by The Sheppertonian & nikibakes.
The Ferry Coffee Shop, Ferry Lane, Shepperton TW17 9LQ. Do you run a business in or around Shepperton? Then come and join us. No pitches, no pressure. Just good coffee and conversation with other business owners. Register your interest here.

🎶 Friday 17th April 10.30am-12.30pm
The Café Jazz Band at the Rose Theatre café.
Free event. Grab a drink and snack and enjoy some free music.

🍿 Saturday 18th April from 11.30am
Gathering Place 360 by Katie Green.
Experience four Virtual Reality films of places and their history. Sunbury Library. Book on www.eventbrite.co.uk and search 'Made by Katie Green'.

🕰️ Tuesday 21st April 7.30pm
'Adventures of the Plant Hunters' by Sue Rhodes is the subject of the next meeting of the Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society at Halliford School All welcome, admission £3 for non-members.

🎭 Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th April
"We are Family" by Zodiac Musical Society.
Riverside Art Centre, Sunbury. www.zodiacmusicalsociety.org

The Shepperton to Weybridge ferry is back. The river's been on red boards through the winter - but the water's calmed down, and the crossing is open again. To celebrate, they're offering a special April fare: adults cross for just £2.50 single or £5 return, and children £1.50 single or £2.50 return - that's a saving on the usual price - running from the 7th of April to the 7th of May. The ferry runs every day from 9am to 5:30pm, every fifteen minutes, or just ring the bell.

👀 Looking ahead

⚫️ Friday 17th May 2pm
Staines Bowling Club taster sessions.
The Pavilion, Burgess Way, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1AJ. We are hosting a free taster session from 14:00-17:00 on Sunday 17th May for anyone who wishes to give lawn bowls a go. A great way to enjoy the outdoor summer months and meet new people. We are a friendly club, open to all ages and abilities. Please bring a pair of flat soled shoes and we'll provide the rest! To reserve your place, give us a call or text on 07550 023528.

Saturday 21st May 10am
Dementia information street market.
Find out what support is available for people living with Dementia, their loved ones or simply to learn more. This is a free and welcoming space to get to know local support organisations and businesses allocating their knowledge, skills and available services. Contact Anja at companionship services for more details: Info@companionship-services.com

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📰 News

CAST Youth Theatre company nominated for two youth awards

The Shepperton to Weybridge ferry is back with an April offer

Five ducklings are recovering at The Swan Sanctuary in Shepperton after being dumped in the River Thames in East London

The full list of candidates nominated for the West Surrey Council elections on 7th May has been published

🎧 On the podcast

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Partners:

The Ferry Coffee Shop: purveyors of fine coffee, tea & snacks.
Danielle Davies: Celebrant: every story deserves a ceremony as unique as the people at its heart.
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Members:

Island Motors: MOT & Servicing / Repairs.