News

It’s showtime at the cornerHOUSE online!0
- Arts, News
- 3rd March 2021
A stunning bedroom version of the Stones’ anthem Honky Tonk Woman is one of the acts in an online variety night organised by Surbiton’s cornerHOUSE arts centre this Friday. The hour-long show, which includes recordings of poetry, comedy and stage drama, is available from 7.30pm… and it’s free. All you have to do is reserve
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Support young talent and join dance and disco fundraisers 0
- Arts, News
- 26th February 2021
Three dance classes and a disco will take place on Sunday afternoon (Feb 28) via Zoom to raise money to support young artistic talent. The event is a fundraiser for Kingston-based Creative Youth’s talent programme which identifies and nurtures young and emerging artists and companies. Jason Piper (former lead swan in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake)
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What makes the global fashion industry tick? New book tells all 0
- Arts, News
- 25th February 2021
Want to know what turns the cogs of the fast-moving, multi-million pound fashion industry? Read Virginia Grose’s book A Practical Guide To The Fashion Industry: Concept to Customer out today (Thursday). This is the second edition of her Basics Fashion Management series containing all-new international case studies, interviews and attention-grabbing images of the catwalk, prêt-à-porter and couture.
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Big sky at night, viewer’s delight 0
- Environment, News
- 22nd February 2021
There was something almost apocalyptic about sunset over Victoria rec, where the big sky often creates drama.
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Sir Ed to run online advice surgery for small businesses 0
- News
- 19th February 2021
Self-employed? Freelance? Running a small business? MP Ed Davey (pictured left) is holding an online advice surgery and asks anyone in Surbiton, Berrylands and Tolworth who needs his help to make contact. It takes place via Zoom, or phone, on Thursday Feb 25 from 9am to 11am. Book a slot by emailing [email protected] “I know many
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Wakey, wakey world, shake a leg, it’s time to rise and shine!0
- Environment, News
- 18th February 2021
The stunning glow of a Surbiton sunrise, captured by Good Life reader Rosy Gross.
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