Conﬁrmation of talk venue and date

Newsletter date: 7 March, 2022

Dear Hampton Society supporter,

I hope you are all well. I have an update for you regarding our next talk and Annual General Meeting on 28 April.

We have received a note from several members that the date printed in the spring newsletter for the Capital Ring talk was incorrect and we apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

Kind regards,

William Redfern
Chair, The Hampton Society
enquiries@thehamptonsociety.org.uk

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The Capital Ring

A talk by Robin Field-Smith

The Greenwood Centre, Hampton Hill,
Thursday 24 March, 7.30pm for 8.00pm start

The Capital Ring is an urban walking route in a loop around inner and central London, staying within ten miles of Big Ben. It crosses the Thames at Richmond in the west and Woolwich in the east and takes in many of the city’s open green spaces as well as sections along canals and waterways.

Robin and a group of ‘Parish Plodders’ from his church have recently completed walking the ring. His talk will explain the route, how to make the best of it, and show photos of places of particular interest.

Our talks are free to members. Guests are welcome but we ask for a donation towards our speaker costs.

The Greenwood Centre is accessible from Windmill Road and then School Road or from Holly Road and then School Road.
Please note that we are unable to offer refreshments at this talk.

Ukrainian Refugee Help

You may have heard that the owners of Prosperity restaurant in Twickenham are collecting collecting essential items for displaced Ukrainians. They are in need of first aid kits, baby food, baby milk, nappies, sanitary items, hot water bottles, ibuprofen, toothpaste, sleeping bags and blankets. They are then being driven to Ukraine.

Closer to Hampton, Bentons café at the junction with Hampton Hill High Street and Hampton Road will take in items and transport them to the Prosperity restaurant in Twickenham.

Alternatively…

There are other ways you can help including the British Red Cross appeal here:

A Hire Cargo Bike is coming to Hampton!

A new transport initiative from Richmond council.

Give it a go! You can register interest now so you are on the waiting list for the introductory sessions once the dates are released: Hire an electric cargo bike by the hour. | Our Bike

Two hours free per day (yes ‘each day’) and just £5 per hour thereafter
Face-to-face introductory sessions available throughout the year on site to ensure riders are comfortable and able to book and ride the bike
Ability to reserve the bike in advance through an app to suit your business needs.
No need to have storage space in your business – the cargo bike will be parked at a docking spot on street and can be unlocked through the app
Three wheels for extra stability and electric motor to assist
You can see the model of cargo bike coming to Hampton here: Ridgeback MK5 | Electric Cargo Bikes | Freewheel | Ridgeback
Available to everyone – businesses, organisations, charities, residents, places of worship etc. – everyone means everyone!
All in all, a handy mode of transport to have on your doorstep!

Stay tuned for an announcement on its docking location and go live date.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

William Redfern
020 8286 7071
Iacopo Sassi
07761 670911
Lesley Cesenek
07540 342813
Brian Brignall
020 8979 9499

Linda Brignall
020 8979 9499
Alice Fordham
020 8979 3543
Rosemary Hill
020 8973 3604
Maura Waters
020 8979 9654

UPCOMING EVENTS

Quiz Night

We plan to run a quiz night in February 2023.

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Annual General Meeting 2022

The AGM will be held on Thursday 28 April 2022 at he Greenwood Centre, Hampton Hill.

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Updates of forthcoming events will be updated soon.

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