This article has been written by officers of the Teddington Society Committee: Sally Howland, Liz Waters, Andy Weston and Ann Whitmore

It is with huge sadness and deep regret that the Teddington Society announced the death of Sheena Harold, its Chairman, on Monday evening, 9th January after a short illness. 

As a mark of respect, we have decided to cancel the New Year party, which was due to take place on Saturday 21st January at St Mary's Parish Hall. 

Sheena had been active in the Society for some 25 years – where, with colleagues, she instigated the redesign and replanting of two public gardens and relaunched the annual Teddington in Flower event, which over the years has raised many thousands of pounds for local charities. 

Then in 2013, in partnership with the Landmark Arts Centre and St Mary with St Alban Church, she helped reinstate the annual Teddington Village Fair which, since then, has raised more than £10,000 – all donated to local charities. 

Sheena Harold (right) with Cllr James Chard and former Landmark Arts Centre Director Lesley Bossine

In addition to her Society work, Sheena did much more besides, not just in Teddington but also across the Borough of Richmond. It was entirely fitting, therefore, that in 2017 she was presented with the Richmond Borough Community Award for her outstanding public service. For all of us, it was a delight to see her acknowledged for her tireless, unceasing work on behalf of the Society and the town she loved so much. 

In due course, probably in the spring, we will organise a memorial event in Sheena's honour.