Surbiton

Sir Ed elected as Lib Dem leader 0
- News
- 28th August 2020
Surbiton MP Ed Davey has become the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Sir Ed beat fellow MP Layla Moran with almost twice the number of votes from party members. He secured 42,756 votes (63.5 per cent) to Ms Moran’s 24,564 (36.5 per cent). Sir Ed, who has been acting head of the party since the
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Take part in Kingston survey to shape local housing stock 0
- News
- 28th August 2020
You can help shape Kingston Council’s new housing strategy by completing a survey to let them know what you think. The council is reviewing the range of accommodation available across the borough to understand where there are gaps and where it can meet residents’ needs – from finding a home to living independently in your
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Veterans enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at care home 0
- Food, News
- 27th August 2020
The taste of rum, the smell of delicious seafood and the sound of steelpans were among the exotic treats enjoyed by residents at the Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton during a Caribbean party at the veterans’ care home. The charity’s home in Upper Brighton Road was given a makeover for the celebration, with exotic
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Meet the Artist event heralds Flowing Colours exhibition 0
- Arts, News
- 25th August 2020
Anna Dyson’s Flowing Colours exhibition launches tonight (Tuesday) at the cornerHOUSE. The Meet the Artist event at the Surbiton arts centre from 7-9pm also includes a screen presentation of Anna’s oil-on-canvas paintings. As well as the chance to buy her artwork there is also the opportunity to snap up leggings, bags, gifts and cards which
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Free cycle training for adults and families at home or in local park 0
- Environment, News
- 17th August 2020
A bit rusty on the old bike? Kingston Council is offering free cycle lessons to rebuild confidence on the road – and cycle instructors will even come to your home to teach you! There are a variety of one-to-one sessions on offer including the very basic skills to learn to navigate around your immediate area,
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The tabletop of hope 0
- Food, News
- 16th August 2020
Another table groaning with donations of food. While Surbitonians await an announcement on the return of the farmers’ market, and organisers and councillors work together to achieve a safe return of the monthly gatherings in Maple Road in these troubled times, the regular foodbank collections continue to remind everyone that there is a wider picture
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