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Talk on The Good Life newspaper and the launch of Ziggy Stardust 0
- Arts, History, News
- 20th September 2021
READ ALL ABOUT IT! Tim Harrison, editor of The Good Life, will be talking about Surbiton’s community newspaper at the cornerHOUSE arts centre this Thursday (23rd) at 7.45pm ahead of its 10th anniversary year. Tim will also be delving into the extraordinary history of Tolworth’s Toby Jug pub, and signing copies of his new book
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New book on Tolworth launch of Bowie’s most famous character 0
- Arts, History, News
- 14th September 2021
The extraordinary history of Tolworth’s Toby Jug pub is told in a new book by Surbiton’s Good Life newspaper editor Tim Harrison. Hello Tolworth, I’m Ziggy tells the story of the launch of David Bowie’s most famous character on February 10, 1972 at the 1930s roadhouse on the A3. It also charts appearances by other
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Organic bargains in fruit and veg 0
- Environment, Food, News
- 25th August 2021
Get down to Sage’s Health Store today (Wednesday) for bargains on organic fruit and veg. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Sage Parmar will discount her organic, seasonal, package-free, fruit and veg from her local supplier ahead of tomorrow (Thursday’s) new arrivals. Sage, who expanded her health store in Brighton Road to add a refill and recycle
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Garden statue goes walkies 0
- Gardening, News
- 20th August 2021
Beware there is a thief about. One who is partial to Surbiton’s garden statues. Ginny Colwell had this attractive 2ft classical figure (pictured with mask and Santa hat for Christmas) nicked from her front garden in Southborough Road on Friday 13th. “It is sad, as we inherited her from the previous owners,” said Ginny who
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How Berrylands is leading the way on tackling climate change 0
- Environment, News
- 3rd August 2021
Berrylands is at the forefront of combating the climate crisis. Find out why in a talk by high voltage engineer Bob Dean at the cornerHOUSE tomorrow (Wednesday). The Tolworth resident will discuss the issues around the climate crisis and describe his experiences on large scale wind power and hydroelectricity projects in the UK and Africa
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Mayor bashes balsam and opens boardwalk at Six Acre Meadow 0
- Environment, News
- 7th July 2021
Cllr Sushila Abraham gets stuck in with a spot of Himalayan Balsam bashing. The mayor of Kingston set to work tackling the invasive plant which has a stranglehold on Tolworth’s Six Acre Meadow which borders the Hogsmill River. She was joined by Kingston’s biodiversity officer Elliot Newton, also pictured, as well as Alexandra ward’s Cllr
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