Proposed 93 bedroom Hotel for Premier Inns refused Planning Permission  At last night’s meeting ( March 11th 2013) of Embridge’s North Area Planning Sub Committee, the proposals put forward for a new 93 bedroom Premier Inn ( and two new shops) at the corner of Manor Road and Terrace Road in Walton were refused. The plans were rejected on grounds of overall scale and bulk of the proposed development which was felt would be detrimental ... Read More

Heritage Day this year (September 8th) was blessed with the best weather we have yet to see for the event, now in its 16th year. We attracted a healthy number of visitors over the afternoon, and several of the stalls present recorded takings well above 2011’s.  Many of the local groups and charities that take stalls on Walton Wharf see the day as a key event to raise funds for their chosen charitable purpose, and ... Read More

WALTON HERITAGE DAY EVENT SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 11.30 to 4.30pm   The Organising Committee for the annual Walton Heritage Day celebrations is delighted to announce that event will take place this coming Saturday 8th September by The River Thames at Walton Wharf, off Manor Road, opening at 11.30 am. We have lots of stalls put together by local organisations and there is very much a nautical flavour to the stalls this year, including displays from ... Read More

Below is our letter to support a new planning application regarding the former Jolly Boatman site at Hampton Court.   Richard Morris Head of Town Planning, Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, ESHER, SURREY KT10 9SD Dear Mr Morris, Planning Application 2012 / 2362 Re Public Park Proposal for former Jolly Boatman Site I write on behalf of The Walton Society to express support for the above proposal. I went over to Hampton Court ... Read More

Heritage Day 2011 Another successful Heritage Day was held at Walton Wharf on Saturday.  A couple of showers did not dampen the enthusiasm of those involved, and, as in previous years, there was a steady stream of visitors through the afternoon. The Cobham Brass Band , the Jazz Band and the Punch and Judy provided fun entertainment through the afternoon, and  there was a welcome return to the event by Heathside School and their band.  ... Read More

Just a day to go before Hertiage Day! Walton Heritage Day 10th September come and support your local charities who do so much to support your local communities   There will be plenty to see and do as well as entertainment for all!!

Heritage Day on September 10th is but just a few weeks away and as usual we have lots of attractions for all the family. Many of our usual stalls will be there and we will be welcoming some new attractions; already booked are: Routemaster Bus Chris’s Balloon  Sculptures Shrapnels Battery Richmond Venturer   Royal British Legion Elmbridge Community Link Walton Conservatives Mencap RNLI The Walton Society St Peters Hospital Thames Homeless Project Marie Curie St Mary’s Church East ... Read More

The images below offer the reader a little bit of the personal history of Joseph Thomas Weedon who was born in Walton on 20th January 1878. When Joseph was a boy he, like many others growing up in Walton around this time, had to start work very early in life and he had three post rounds which covered Bridge Street, Church Street and the High Street.  In later life Joseph wrote down what he remembered ... Read More

Attractions so far arranged for September 10th are: Routemaster Bus Chris’s Balloon Sculptures Shrapnels Battery Richmond Venturer   Watch this space for more attractions to come

Once again we are looking forward to another highly successful day by the River Thames in Walton. If you wish to run a stall or display, please could you confirm your interest to Andrew Reid as detailed below. The cost for each stall will be £15 (as last year). Maximum stall area will be the size of a medium gazebo. The Committee has decided that the fee will be collected in advance this year, to ... Read More