Local crafts organisation Ariadne’s Thread Group hosts ‘The Kanthas of Friendship’, an innovative participatory textile project. Kantha stitching is a centuries-old tradition from Bangladesh and
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Kingston Council approves application for new leisure centre
Planning application for the revamp of Kingfisher Leisure Centre has been approved by the council with construction expected to begin this spring.
Designed by award-winning architect Roberts Limbrick, the sustainability-designed building, featuring both two-and-three-storey parts, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool with a movable floor, a 20m training pool with a splash zone, a fitness gym, a cycling studio, two squash courts, multi-purpose activity studios, indoor soft play areas and an upgraded play area in Fairfield East Green Space.
Kingston Council approves plans for rewilding of Tolworth Court Farm Fields
Tolworth Court Farm, Kingston’s largest nature reserve, will be rewilded as part of the Wetland Restoration Project after Kingston Council rubber-stamped the application. The plans
Watch: GoodGym Kingston cleans up Canbury Community Garden
GoodGym is an organisation that encourages its members to get fit whilst doing good.
Kingston’s GoodGym members regularly visit Canbury Community Garden, a volunteer-run space on the riverside.
The club tackling men’s mental health one step at a time
The Proper Blokes Club is a men’s wellbeing organisation working to tackle the stigma around male mental health by organising walk and talks in various locations across London.
Locals concerned about plans to turn Canbury Car Park into apartments
Kingston residents have raised objections including concerns about traffic and the effects on existing housing.
Some drivers believe more congestion will form following the layout alterations planned for Richmond Road and 12-50 Kingsgate Road as part of the residential development.
Kingston domestic abuse charity celebrates fifth anniversary
Voices of Hope is a Kingston-based domestic abuse charity celebrating its fifth anniversary on Friday 31 January at Kings Gate Church between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.
Watch: 120 Santas run 5K for charity in Kingston’s first ever festive fun run
The Pub Run Club organised the event to fundraise for the Kingston Hospital Charity and The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service. The Pub Run
An LGBTQ+ guide to navigating Christmas in and around Kingston
Christmas can be a challenging time for many people within the LGBTQ+ community, and safe spaces are especially crucial during this period If you are
Watch: Twickenham’s SOUL Café wins a Good Food Award
SOUL Café on Heath Road has won the Blue Ribbon in the Good Food Awards 2024-25 for its exceptional service and offerings The café offers
