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How will you celebrate the Queen's big day? Share your Jubilee plans with Walton-on-Thamespeople
With a month to go before the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, celebrating her 60 years on the throne, localpeople.co.uk want to hear how YOU plan to celebrate this truly historic occasion on 2nd-5th June 2012. Share your preferred choice of 'Jubilee jaunt' by completing the poll here. Will you be toasting the Queen's big day with a glass of Champers or brewing the perfect English pot of tea in Her Majesty's honour? Will you be feasting... -
BarnArmy strikes some moves at The Heart
The Riverhouse Barn's Street Dance Crew, BarnArmy, performed a gutsy routine at the Heart Shopping Centre on Saturday, April 14. BarnArmy workshops are under the direction of Tony Denton, a hip hop dancer, teacher and choreographer with over 20 years experience. He works both nationally and internationally as an innovative performer and teacher. Tony was responsible for introducing Ashley Banjo (leader of "Diversity")... -
Walton-on-Thames People Poll
Walton-on-Thames people have been carrying out polls this month to find out what people love and hate most about their town. Is there a particular eyesore you hate driving past? Or is something so great you visit often? Whatever your opinion we would like to hear from you. CRUK Walton answered our poll on Twitter and wrote: "Best: love being near the river, worst: parking at The Heart. The polls have taken part across all the... -
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Two residents banned from Walton-on-Thames and Hersham pubs
Members of the newly created Walton-on-Thames and Hersham Pubwatch have held its first meeting of the year to hear about incidents taking place in the town. The details are minimal but all members approved an immediate ban after two pubgoers attacked staff in two separate incidents. One on December 16, 2011, saw a man become rowdy and punch a member of staff in the face while the other had entered a pub on January 21,... -
Recognition for Walton on Thames' drive against bad behaviour on the roads
A campaign run in Walton on Thames to tackle anti-social driving is in the running for a national award. Drive SMART will go forward to the national finals after winning the anti-social behaviour category of the Home Office's Tilley Awards. The Tilley Awards were set up in 1999 and are named after Professor Nick Tilley, who has carried out considerable work in the UK, often commissioned by the Home Office, to develop policing. ...
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Community Publisher sought for Walton On Thames website
Following the departure of our current Community Publisher, Northcliffe Digital are looking for a new Community Publisher in Walton on Thames. The new publisher will be expected to build upon the success to date of this website. Combining user-generated local news and discussions with professional journalism, localpeople sites are designed to be the focal point for online news and social networking in Walton on Thames. We are looking... -
Walton on Thames GCSE success story after school
One Walton on Thames teenager has shown how there is life after disappointing GCSE results. Brooklands College only runs the three most difficult GCSEs English, Maths and Science, many of the learners who take GCSEs at the college are our 16-18s, who have not achieved in school but have now achieved while completing other qualifications at college. One such student this year was Jordan Sharma, age 17, from Walton... -
Blue Belle Designs opens its doors in Walton on Thames
A new home accessories and gift store has opened its doors in Walton on Thames. Blue Belle Designs has taken up residence at 35 High Street, Walton on Thames, next door to Martin Flashman estate agents. The store has a lot of unique home accessories you wouldn't find in High Street chains. The shop is billing itself as "What Walton's been waiting for" and to a point that is true. The more independent retailers the town... -
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Cast your vote the Walton on Thames pizza poll
Walton On Thames People is looking to find out where is best to pig out on pizza in the town. The three main contenders are Zio's, Pizza Express and Pizza Hut. Now the Hut is takeaway only so is that a draw back for you? Or is it a plus to be able to enjoy your favourite topping while watching the X-Factor? Cast your vote in our poll or put your own contender forward. Photo via Flickr with thanks to Seth W -
Angels announce arrival in Walton on Thames
Street Angels will be hitting Walton on Thames before the end of the month, it has been announced. Church and civic leaders from across borough are coming together this Friday (June 17) to endorse the Walton Street Angels programme. Walton Street Angels came about with the assistance of the churches in Walton, with support from the Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership, Surrey Police and the Elmbridge Multi-Faith Forum, to offer...
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Most Popular Discussions in Local People
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Hello Everyone, I am your new community publisher for Walton-on-Thames People. I will be keeping this site updated with news, reviews and events....
By VictoriaE at 10:54 on 13/12/11
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Shocking news about the teenaged cyclist in collision with a car in Rydens Road, Walton on Thames yesterday. I've heard he's been taken to a...
By wowwowwalton at 16:57 on 11/08/11
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Unbelievably a bank can be turned into a betting shop or pawnbroker without planning permission or community say so. And the government is looking at...
By AlisonnLS at 11:49 on 08/08/11
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Hi. I've recently moved to the area and am looking for a function room that isn't too expensive but good value for money in the Walton-on-Thames area....
By DANNY_FOX at 09:08 on 26/05/11
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Are stay-cations still the holiday plan for 2010? Last year, the credit crunch crippled many people’s plans for a sunshine break abroad so many...
By MIKENEWS at 14:49 on 27/07/10
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Latest Discussions in Local People
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Happy St George's Day to everyone in Walton-on-Thames. Who thinks we should have had a Bank Holiday today? See results of our poll coming soon.
By VictoriaE at 10:30 on 23/04/12
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Who watched my Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on TV Tuesday night? Apparently it was the one filmed in Hersham a few weeks ago.
By VictoriaE at 09:27 on 29/03/12
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Walton-on-Thames People will be running an annual town survey for the whole of March. Watch out for some great polls next week. This way we learn what...
By VictoriaE at 08:22 on 02/03/12
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New Year's Resolutions? We're a month on from the festive period but I wonder how many Walton-on-Thames residents have stuck to their new year's...
By VictoriaE at 17:02 on 05/02/12
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What a great way to get involved in the 2012 Olympics? Surrey County Council is calling for Walton-on-Thames residents to volunteer as Surrey...
By VictoriaE at 11:54 on 16/01/12
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