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The Rose’s Peter Pan doesn’t fly 0
- Arts
- 8th December 2023
Oddly dark, light on laughs and lacking razzmatazz and special effects, The Rose’s annual Christmas show, Peter Pan, is about as far from Disney’s classic animated version as it’s possible to travel. There are some very good performances, notably by the engaging Kaine Ruddach as Peter, Michelle Bishop cleverly doubling up as Mrs Darling and
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View waste as a resource says Kingston’s green business group 0
- Environment, News
- 30th November 2023
Where there’s muck there’s brass was the takeaway message from a discussion on the circular economy by members of the Kingston Green Business Community. Two panels of local entrepreneurs and innovators from the world of fashion, construction, food and the information and communications technology sectors were quizzed by David Symons of environmental consulting company WSP
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Help skier Jolie race to the top 0
- News, Sport
- 20th November 2023
It’s quite something, hurtling down a precipitous mountain at speeds upwards of 30mph. But that is what 11-year-old ski racer Jolie Welsh loves doing – and is hoping to do more of – if she can get sponsorship this winter. Jolie, of Pine Walk, Berrylands, started skiing when she was just two. Skip forward nine
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Cultivating Passiflora is a passion 0
- News
- 30th September 2023
Myles Irvine is a bit of an alchemist. From his home in Lovelace Road, Surbiton, the passion flower expert and commercial breeder creates new hybrids with the aim of producing stunning, free-flowering plants. “Every now and again you get something spectacular – you are just hoping for that,” said Myles who has been growing passion
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Blues face Roma in friendly 0
- Chelsea FC Women, Sport
- 31st August 2023
Chelsea Women start their build-up to the new Women’s Super League season this weekend with a friendly against Roma at Kingsmeadow, where (above) scarf sellers are further testament to growth in the women’s game. OK, schools are still on holiday, so it’s even possible for youngsters to come to an evening match… but who in
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Oceans to benefit from eco fair 0
- Environment, News
- 31st May 2023
Fifteen-year-old Tessa Stanier and her chums are organising an eco-fair at St Mark’s Church in Surbiton this coming Saturday (June 3). Tessa, and friends aged 11 to 15 from the church choir, are organising the event to raise awareness about environmental issues. They are also hoping to donate money to the Blue Marine Foundation which supports the oceans
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