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Surbiton’s Armageddon warning… few survivors!0
- History, News
- 5th April 2020
We’re doomed! The Surrey Comet spared no opportunity to scare Surbiton back in March 1986, when this extraordinary headline appeared. It’s a chance to put the coronavirus in perspective. While spending some bonus lockdown hours rooting through a pile of old issues which had gathered in The Good Life’s cupboards and attic, this story surfaced.
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Walking a tightrope 0
- Environment, News
- 4th April 2020
Many people are walking a tightrope as they try to remain safe during the pandemic shutdown, but some are taking that literally. During the Good Life’s afternoon exercise on the Long Ditton rec, this enterprising woman was putting her spare time to interesting use… teaching herself how to tightrope. Whether she’s aiming to get a
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Fines waived and library books extended during health crisis 0
- Arts, News
- 3rd April 2020
Surbiton and Tolworth libraries are closed for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus crisis, but there is no need to worry if you currently have a book on loan or your membership card is due to expire. All borrowed items have been automatically renewed until April 30. Fines will also be automatically waived until the
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Contribute to community survey 0
- Environment, Food, News
- 2nd April 2020
What do you think about your community? Tolworth-based community interest company The Community Brain is keen to learn what people feel about the community in which they live. It has launched a survey to get your ideas and opinions. “Each year we ask people’s views on what it’s been like to live, work or study
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We’re just a phone call away 0
- News
- 1st April 2020
Help for those who don’t have support from neighbours, friends or family during the coronavirus crisis is just a phone call away. Kingston council has launched a phone and online support service for its vulnerable residents and those who are self-isolating. Councillor Caroline Kerr, Leader of Kingston Council, said: “We are primarily focusing on people
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NHS staff get COVID-19 tests at Chessington World of Adventures 0
- News
- 31st March 2020
Frontline NHS workers are being tested for coronavirus at a new drive-through test centre at Chessington World of Adventures. Six lanes with cabins have been set up in one of the main car parks at the theme park in Leatherhead Road, which has been closed since Saturday, March 21 because of the coronavirus restrictions. A
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