Welcome to
Strawberry Hill
Residents' Association
Strawberry Hill Residents' Association
SHRA - representing Strawberry Hill residents since 1965
Do you live in Strawberry Hill? If yes, then you are a member of Strawberry Hill Residents’ Association or SHRA. Strawberry Hill is named after Horace Walpole’s ‘little Gothic castle’ (above). The area falls mainly in South Twickenham Ward and has about 2,400 households. SHRA represents residents through: helping to protect local amenities and heritage; researching local history; monitoring planning applications; working on environmental projects; and promoting community spirit.
Information
Latest Bulletins & Social Media
The Bulletin is an e-newsletter published three times a year in Spring, Summer and Winter. To receive the link, you need to sign up to our mailing list.
Join the SHRA Meta/Facebook Group to read regular posts about Strawberry Hill
About SHRA
SHRA or ‘the Association’ works through a Committee of 15 residents elected at the Social Evening/AGM in April. Meetings are held six times a year and minutes are published on this site. SHRA is apolitical and works with South Twickenham Ward councillors and Council Officers to preserve the charm of our area.
Our Activities
SHRA organises events that promote community spirit including ‘Carols in the Village’ at Christmas and ‘The Strawberry Hill Community Picnic’. The AGM includes a Social Evening when residents meet Councillors and SHRA Committee members. We organise a monthly village clean up and welcome new members to join our regular litter pickers. The thrice-yearly SHRA Bulletin keeps residents informed about recent and forthcoming activities. St Mary’s University and Strawberry Hill businesses support our events through sponsorship.
History & Heritage
SHRA works with Strawberry Hill House and Pope’s Grotto Preservation Trust to promote the area’s foremost heritage assets. SHRA publishes and updates the definitive local history book – ‘Strawberry Hill: a history of the neighbourhood’. We research the history of the 42 streets and closes in our area and offer a house history service. We have produced a history trail providing a guided walk to investigate our heritage.
Gallery
SHRA aims to document events and issues affecting Strawberry Hill through creating a photographic record. The Gallery allows you to view Strawberry Hill images by year and activity.
